• Sammi (Exercise Assistant) joins the team
  • Maternity leaves – Sarah & Emma
  • April/May Promotion: Kids Health 
  • Dietitian focus – gastrointestinal health
  • Local Trader Affiliations
  • April 1st Fee increase

Sammi Cockerill – Exercise Science Therapy Assistant Group Class

Sarah Morgan has taken her maternity leave, as she expects her second child and we look forward to hearing the happy news. Sammi joins the BodyFixEP team to take over group classes and she is also available for NDIS clients requiring ongoing exercise interventions for their health.

Exercise Physiologist

April – May Promotion – Kids Health

Kids supplements and products are 10% off for April and May. Here are some helpful tips to get your kids through the cooler months thanks to Tim Howden, ND.

Autumn brings a unique set of challenges to our immune system such as smoke haze, cooler weather and increased humidity. I’d like to offer you some excellent tips to help fortify your child’s innate defences, protect them against avoidable illness and prepare for Winter. 

  • Keep warm. Babies and children have less body mass to weight ratio compared to adults making them more susceptible to cold. Ensure their feet, lower back and necks are kept warm. Wear socks and slippers inside and shoes when playing outdoors. Jumpers, thermal tops and neck gaiters are excellent at keeping your children warm and toasty.
  • Encourage adequate rest.  When your child is rested they are more resilient at fighting off illness. In my last article I wrote about sympathetic dominance or, Fight and Flight overdrive which results in chronic stress and compromised immune function.  A well rested child will be relaxed and have better quality sleep.   A significant amount of immune surveillance and repair occurs during sleep and a relaxed child will assimilate more nutrients in their small intestine.  This is important given around 80% of immune function depends on gut health.  
  • Amazing diet.  A whole food diet, rich in plant-based foods that are seasonal and preferably organic will serve your family well.  There is plenty of evidence to support the health effects of whole foods in preventing, treating and reversing illness.   A diverse diet will provide a rich array of phytonutrients and building blocks that support excellent immune development and function.  In my practice I encourage children to eat at least 15 different foods every day with as many colours of the rainbow.  I get them to make a chart and map their success.  It’s best to avoid cold food and drink during Autumn and Winter too. Remember, the body is trying to keep cold out, not invite it in. 
  • My kids are still sick……Troubleshooting tips  Sometimes though,  kids are still prone to frequent illness.  In these cases it’s necessary to dig deeper, and address the underlying cause(s). I routinely find that gut dysbiosis, nutrient deficiency, malabsorption, food sensitivity, and environmental drivers such as mold and biotoxins,  compromise immune function. This can be quite a mine field to navigate and should be assessed by a qualified and experienced practitioner.  

I have no doubt your kid’s immune systems will function better with  these tips.  Wishing you all the best for a cosy and healthy Winter – Dr. Tim Howden, Naturopath

Dietitian Emily Hummel – Gastrointestinal Health

Emily consults from BDHH on Wednesday afternoons with a special interest in gut, weight loss and gastrointestinal health for adult clients.

Some conditions that can be helped working with Emily include SIBO, coeliac disease, IBS, IBD and other gastrointestinal disorders.  Struggling with gut issues can impact more than just your digestion, it can affect your energy, mood, and overall quality of life. Emily is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a Master of Dietetics and a strong passion for helping people manage conditions like IBS, IBD, SIBO, and many other gastrointestinal conditions with clarity and confidence. Using a realistic, evidence-based approach, I work with clients to reduce symptoms, rebuild trust in their bodies, and enjoy food again without fear or restriction. I believe that health is not just about what you eat, but the joys your life brings including your social, emotional and physical health, and I’m here to help you feel your best from the inside out. 

You can organise a care plan from your GP to help with funding for your consultation and some private health insurance funds will also rebate consultations with an Accredited Practicing Dietitian. 

Local Trader Affiliations

Do you run a business in the Lilydale and Bayswater locations?

We would be happy to chat with you about a Local Trader Affiliation to provide access to healthcare for your business employees and contractors. BDHH has been building rapport in our region for over 22 years and we are looking to further strengthen that professional connection by being your preferred healthcare provider for Osteopathy, Exercise Physiology, Remedial Massage and Myotherapy services for our community. Email jonathan@bdhh.com.au to discuss your affiliation. 

 

April 1st Fee Increase

Keeping in line with our annual small fee increase across most services at the clinics at this time of year, you will notice this change effective from April 1st. This normally happens at this time of year so there are no surprises to our valued clients and patients.