Angela Reid Naturopath - Optimal Health & Wellbeing

13/02/2018

Constant learning and upgrading qualifications makes for a better Naturopath.... Ive just applied to Deakin Uni to start my Master of Nutrition & Population Health..... wish me luck!! Cant wait to sink my teeth into some hard core learning 🤔

12/02/2018

I am very excited to announce that i will be conducting consultations from my home office in Frankston. Its a really great space and Im looking forward to working with you all towards optimal health!!
I specialize in weight management, peri and menopausal symptoms, stress management and mental health issues.
For an appointment or enquiry please contact me on.....
M: 0407 475 723

11/01/2018

Is 2018 the year for a healthier you? Start the year off on a positive note!!!

Book a consultation to: get an individualized healthy eating plan, a weight management plan, a stress management protocol, a liver detox protocol or simply to boost energy levels and reach your health potential!!

I will be at The Wangaratta Health & Wellbeing Centre next Thursday (18th Jan). Call the clinic to book a time. Ph: 5721 416

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08/01/2018

Food as Medicine... Its so easy to plant and grow these 3 amazing herbs... Just pick and make a delicious fresh herbal tea!!
1.Brahmi (Bacopa monieri) great for memory, concentration, and mental exhaustion.
2. Thyme (thymus vulgaris) .. for sore throats and upper respiratory tract infections.
3. Sage (Salvia officinalis)....ideal for menopausal sweats, sore gums and tonsillitus.

26/09/2017

I love fresh raw beetroot in juices and salads and I also enjoy it roasted or in a stir fry.
Click on the link to read more about this incredible vegetable. The research has found that beetroot has anti inflammatory, anti oxidative and chemo protective properties.
So next time you're veggie shopping pick up a couple of beets and enjoy their health benefits and delicious earthy flavour

beetroot supplementation has been reported to reduce blood pressure, attenuate inflammation, avert oxidative stress, preserve endothelial function and restore cerebrovascular haemodynamics. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/25875121/

14/09/2017

I use Rhodiola a lot in my practice.. it's a fantastic herb for people suffering from lack of energy and motivation due to either illness or chronic stress.
If you need a pick me up, book an appointment Ph: 0407 475 723

Multicenter, open-label, exploratory clinical trial with Rhodiola rosea extract in patients suffering from burnout symptoms, used for 12 weeks, a wide range of outcome measures associated with the syndrome clearly improved. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5370380/ http://www.nimh.org.uk/find-a-herbalist/

07/08/2017

Do you suffer from the debilitating symptoms of hayfever?? Sneezing, runny nose, skin rashes, headache?
Now is the time to book an appointment! Through herbal medicine, nutritional therapy and dietary changes, we can work together to regulate and desensitize you immune system to reduce or eliminate potential hayfever symptoms. Book an appointment now! Ph: 0407 475 723

22/07/2017

I use lemon balm a lot in my practice... to treat anxiety, insomnia, digestive complaints especially of a nervous origin and herpes simplex. A versatile herb which makes a delicious relaxing tea especially before bed....

The Lemon Balm plant can combat viruses in the body and powerfully reduce anxiety

05/07/2017

There are some amazing herbs that I regularly use to treat inflammation and pain associated with Endometriosis.... if you suffer from this debilitating condition book an appointment with me at Wangaratta Health & Wellbeing Centre and experience the incredible benefits of Herbal Medicine.
I am there every Thursday 10-6pm.
Ph: 5721 4162

Often dismissed as ‘women’s troubles’, endometriosis affects one woman in 10 of reproductive age, yet a lack of research and funding means sufferers can live in severe pain, unable to work or socialise

28/06/2017

What is it that makes a consultation with a medical herbalist so special?

When people are asked what they most want from any healthcare consultation, being listened to usually comes top of the list. What patients want most is to be listened to.

A consultation with a medical herbalist isn’t special just because of the length of time we spend with our patient. It is what happens during that time.

08/06/2017

For all my peri and menopausal women.. a great article on the effectivity of fennel on treating menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, sleeplessness and more...
I have been using lots of fennel in my curries of late... must be listening to ehat my body needs!!!

Fennel, an anise-flavored herb used for cooking, has long been known for its health benefits for a variety of issues, including digestion and premenstrual symptoms. A new study confirms that it is also effective in the management of postmenopause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleeplessness, vaginal…

05/06/2017

New research to suggest that our gut bacteria effect our brain function.... in particular our fear responses.. it seems anxiety is linked to our gut microbiome. Exciting possibilities for treatment of these disorders with probiotics...

Scientists in Cork have given a new meaning to gut reaction.

29/05/2017

These are great little recipes.... something tI keep in mind for our hayfever season.... I'm definitely going to give them a go!?

Stay well with herbs! Aromatherapy Shower Tablets are one of many seasonal allergy remedies to try this spring as the pollen count continues to climb.

25/05/2017

A great little article on how to make herbal ear drops at home.... these drops will ease the pain of earache and help dissolve built up wax..... a must have in your medicine cabinet for winter!!!

Do earaches ever sneak up on you without warning? Learn how to make herbal ear drops in your own kitchen to have on hand for soothing those ear infections and itchy ear wax! Your kids will be sure to thank you!

24/05/2017

Food Chem. 2017 Feb 15;217:281-93. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.08.111. Epub 2016 Aug 29. Review