Aside from offering a range of natural care health services, our clinic provides specialist health care in several key areas.
Autoimmune conditions are becoming alarmingly common in Australia and most western countries. Once a person is diagnosed with an autoimmune disease they are at an increased risk of developing a further autoimmune condition. Research has convincingly confirmed that pathogens, stress, chronic inflammation of the gut, genetics, allergies and food intolerances can all play a role in the development of autoimmune disease. Experienced naturopaths at Darling Health will ensure that potential causative factors are addressed and therapies that will reduce inflammation and aim to quieten the hypersensitive immune responses will be employed.
Autoimmune conditions are becoming alarmingly common in Australia and most western countries. Once a person is diagnosed with an autoimmune disease they are at an increased risk of developing a further autoimmune condition. Autoimmunity means that the body is failing to recognise some parts of itself and instead is forming confused messages against its own tissue. Increasingly, we are seeing autoimmune-like symptoms without a definitive diagnosis of a particular condition.
Autoimmunity is a multifactorial condition and research has convincingly confirmed that pathogens, stress, chronic inflammation of the gut, genetics, allergies and food intolerances can all play a role in the development of autoimmune disease.
At Darling Health we regularly treat autoimmune conditions including:
- Coeliac Disease
- Recurrent Miscarriage
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Graves disease
- Diabetes
- Multiple Sclerosis
- SLE or Lupus
- Scleroderma Psoriasis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Sjogren’s Disease
- Vitiligo
Medically, autoimmune diseases are treated with powerful immunosuppressant drugs that can have profound and long-lasting side effects. At Darling Health, we take an integrated approach to treating your condition by both exploring all contributing factors, thorough functional medical screening and aiming to both reduce inflammatory symptoms whilst also quietening the aberrant immune response.
Experienced naturopaths at Darling Health will ensure that potential causative factors are addressed and therapies that will reduce inflammation and aim to quieten the hypersensitive immune responses will be employed. Treatment recommendations can also be safely prescribed to augment any other therapies or medications. We aim for full transparency and will work respectfully alongside specialists or any practitioners who play a role in your healthcare team. Please call us on 9555 6606 if you have any further questions regarding our management of autoimmune conditions.
We all want to raise healthy, happy and intelligent children – but sometimes, despite our best efforts, our kids get sick. It’s not surprising; today’s typical child is exposed to a myriad of unnatural environmental and dietary toxins. At Darling Health, we treat a wide range of children’s health problems including food allergies and intolerances, ear and sinus infections, eczema and rashes, asthma, weaning and infant nutrition, ADHD and behavioural disorders, autism and Asperger’s syndrome, poor immunity, colds and flu, OCD and other neurological disorders.
We all want to raise healthy, happy and intelligent children – but sometimes, despite our best efforts, our kids get sick. It’s not surprising; children today are exposed to a myriad of unnatural environmental and dietary toxins. At Darling Health, we treat a wide range of children’s health problems including food allergies and intolerances, reflux and digestive disorders, ear and sinus infections, eczema and rashes, asthma, weaning and infant nutrition, ADHD and behavioural spectrum disorders, Autism and Asperger’s syndrome, poor immunity, colds and flu, OCD and other neurological disorders.
Treatments may include nutritional supplements and herbal medicine as well as diet and lifestyle changes. We know these can be challenging for children and parents however we offer you the support and guidance you need to help you make gradual and realistic changes to support you and your little ones.
Late nights and poor lifestyle choices such as junk food, smoking, alcohol and drugs can leave you feeling sluggish, lethargic and not firing on all cylinders. Weight gain, recurrent headaches, muscle pain, short-term memory loss or mental health issues can be a sign of toxicity in the body, as can infertility and recurrent infections.
Late nights and poor dietary and lifestyle choices can leave you feeling sluggish, lethargic and not firing on all cylinders. Weight gain, recurrent headaches, muscle pain, short-term memory loss or mental health issues can be a sign of toxicity in the body, as can infertility and recurrent infections.
A good detoxification program can help your system rest and regenerate and maybe necessary if you’ve been through IVF treatment, suffering chronic health conditions such as candida, IBS or other digestive disorders or simply seeking enhanced health and vitality. Our naturopaths can tailor 2, 4 and 6-week programs to your individual needs, with an emphasis on fresh, organic foods, regular exercise and nutritional and herbal supplementation. With our detoxification programs you will feel renewed energy, weight loss, clear skin, improved mood and concentration and a healthier digestive system. These programs will also help correct illnesses associated with poor liver function such as hormonal imbalances, allergies, skin issues and auto immunity.
Preconception and Fertility Health Care
Some couples fall pregnant easily, but for others, it can be an ongoing struggle that lasts months or years. At Darling Health, we specialise in preconception health care which educates both parents in ways to improve their health before deciding to conceive, which can have a profound effect on the health of the baby, as well as reducing miscarriage risk and improving pregnancy outcomes.
Some couples fall pregnant easily, but for others, it can be an ongoing struggle that lasts months or years. At Darling Health, we specialise in preconception health care to educate both parents on ways to improve their health before deciding to conceive. Preconception health care can have a profound effect on a couple's fertility and the health of the baby, as well as reducing miscarriage risk and improving pregnancy outcomes.
Our natural fertility practitioners are experienced in treating male and female reproductive health issues. Complementary medicine can help, whether your fertility struggles are associated with endometriosis, PCOS, thyroid conditions, poor sperm health or autoimmunity. We take a multi-layered approach to correcting your specific fertility issues and we work in conjunction with medical specialists should you require IVF support or help with gynaecological or hormonal irregularities. We also offer pregnancy and postnatal care.
You’re pregnant! It’s an exciting time, but can also be a daunting one as you wonder how to provide your unborn baby with the best possible start in life. Should you change your diet? Start taking supplements? How can you keep your stress levels low? We find many couples benefit from extra support and guidance at this time.
Congratulations, you are pregnant! It’s an exciting time, but can also be a daunting as you wonder how to provide your unborn baby with the best possible start in life. Should you change your diet? Start taking supplements? How can you keep your stress levels low? At Darling Health, we find many expecting parents benefit from extra support and guidance at this time.
We provide essential tests and treatment programs that can steer you through the unique challenges of each trimester, which may include morning sickness, heartburn, thrush, constipation, muscle cramps, varicose veins and haemorrhoids, fluid retention, high blood pressure, allergies and preparing for labour. We provide postnatal support with professional and caring advice to answer the many questions you may have about the rewarding and sometimes challenging time of becoming a parent.
Stress Management and Emotional Wellbeing
If you suffer from mental health issues such as stress, depression or anxiety, you’re definitely not alone. Mental health conditions are escalating in our society, with around 10 percent of Australians now suffering from depression. Studies show that eating disorders, insomnia, alcoholism, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease are also on the rise.
If you suffer from mental health issues such as stress, depression or anxiety, you are definitely not alone. Mental health conditions are escalating in our society, with around 10 percent of Australians now suffering from depression. Studies show that eating disorders, insomnia, alcoholism, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease are also on the rise.
Depression and mental illness can often interfere with how you function on a day-to-day basis and like any disease progression, can be caused by a combination of nutritional, hormonal, environmental and hereditary factors. However, there is hope and there is help, with natural medications and psychological therapies proving to be very successful in treating mental illness and mood disorders. At Darling Health, our practitioners can explore the underlying causes of your condition and formulate a plan of treatment that goes beyond the management of symptoms to promote long-term healing.
Women's Reproductive Health
At Darling Health, we specialise in treating women throughout their reproductive years – from puberty through to menopause. Hormonal imbalance and gynaecological health issues usually result from a combination of inherited and genetic patterns, environmental toxins and nutritional imbalance.
At Darling Health, we specialise in treating women throughout their reproductive years – from puberty through to menopause. Hormonal imbalance and gynaecological health issues usually result from a combination of inherited and genetic patterns, environmental toxins and nutritional imbalance.
Using the most up-to-date diagnostic testing – combined with the wisdom of natural medicine – we identify your particular hormonal pattern and restore balance to your reproductive system. We offer effective treatments for menstrual irregularities, endometriosis, PCOS, PMS, miscarriage prevention, pregnancy care, post birth mother and baby care, insulin resistance, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disease, hormonal imbalances and menopausal symptoms.