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Dr Kouris (PhD Nutrition) has 25yrs experience as a clinical dietitian, specialising in:
a) medical nutrition therapy for treatment/ management of many conditions
b) supplements, their use and their interactions with medications.
She is an experienced clinical dietitian with a unique set of skills and knowledge due to her academic background as a Senior Lecturer in nutrition/dietetics at Latrobe University, PhD in nutrition from the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University, Degrees/Diplomas in Biochemistry, Dietetics and Botanic Medicine, author of text books (see below) in nutrition and published research papers, past editor of a medical nutrition journal and nutrition research fellow at Monash university. She continues to do research on the mediterranean diet and health benefits.
What to expect: Dr Kouris takes a wholistic approach to patient care with the ultimate goal being improved wellness and optimal health. She goes beyond simple dietary coaching for the management of the presenting condition. She will address nutrition related symptoms which may involve multiple organs, nutritional insufficiencies/deficiencies caused by the condition/diet/medication/environment. Treatment includes tailored dietary prescription and evidence based short term tailored medical nutrition therapy to aid in the management of the condition(s) and improvement of wellness.
My Clinic also offers Home Sleep Apnoea Testing
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SERVICES
CONSULTATIONS INCLUDE:
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- Assessment of your nutritional status
- nutritional adequacy of your diet:using a combination of dietary history, clinical symptoms, nutritional biochemistry/blood tests. If your diet is lacking any nutrients, a combination of diet and short term supplementation will be recommended to correct these
- medications: their effects on your nutritional status (e.g blocking absorption of nutrients)
- supplements: vitamins/herbs and interactions with your medications
Medical Nutrition Therapy of following conditions:
(prescribed diet and short term supplementation if needed)
- gastrointestinal disorders (reflux/indigestion, gastritis, ulcers, gastroparesis, irritable bowel (FODMAP diet), crohns, colitis, coeliac, constipation/ diarrhoea
- prediabetes(hyperinsulinaemia/hypoglycaemia), diabetes, polycystic ovaries
- high blood fats (cholesterol, triglycerides)
- fatty liver
- prehypertension/ hypertension
- thyroid/fatigue/fibromyalgia
- gout, gall stones, kidney stones, kidney disease
- osteo/rheumatoid arthritis
- osteoporosis
- cancer, immune function
- menstruation/PMT/thrush/fertility
- migraines/mood/depression/stress/anxiety/insomnia
- hair, skin (acne/wrinkles/eczema/psoriasis), nails
- malnutrition (weight loss, cancer, eating disorders)
- elevated abdominal/visceral fat and 'waist' loss
- Healthy aging
- Drug nutrient-herb interactions
Vitamin Supplements:
- Dr Kouris has a special interest in identifying nutritional insufficiencies as these can contribute to feelings of unwellness and development of health problems.
- In general, multivitamins are not commonly used. Instead, short term nutritional therapy may involve the use of specialised nutritional products that target specific organs (e.g bowel) or metabolic functions (e.g insulin action).
- Dr Kouris is opposed to mega doses of vitamins and will always use the lowest possible dose necessary for the shortest period of time to correct a deficiency (e.g vit D, B12, iron, zinc, magnesium, iodine). If there is a nutrient insufficiency this is best corrected quickly with a supplement taken only for a few months as it may take too long to correct with diet alone.
- She is also opposed to long term supplementation and will educate patients on how to improve their diet to get the missing nutrients. However, some patients may need long term supplementation if they are unable to change their diet or if they have certain conditions or take certain medications.
- Patients at risk of nutritional insufficiencies include (Wahlqvist & Kouris, Journal of Complementary Medicine 2002; 1 (3):46-49): chronic dieters/poor food intake; sedentary patients; patients on certain drugs; patients with chronic illnesses/bowel &stomach problems; pregnant/breastfeeding or women with young children; excess alcohol/smoking/drug abuse; vegetarians/ food sensitivities; some athletes; injured; elderly.
- Blood tests can detect common deficiencies like iron, B12, folate but common insufficiencies like magnesium, zinc, iodine, selenium, omega 3 fats and less common ones like vitamin B6, vitamin A/E, chromium, lipoic acid, CoQ10 are more difficult/expensive to measure.
- Dr Kouris looks for symptoms of insufficiencies (e.g tongue,nails, eyes, hair, skin, fatigue, brain fog, bowel problems, muscle pain, PMT etc). She will also assess the diet qualitatively because computer diet analysis programs are based on food composition tables that are over 20yrs old so results from these programs may not be accurate (food supply/quality of fruit/vegetables has changed). Blood tests may also be recommended.
- Dr Kouris also has a special interest in identifying deficiencies caused by medications and whether your vitamin/herbal supplements interact with your medications.
- She is also familiar with the best supplements on the market that are good quality and well absorbed.
- Supplements from the pharmacy or health food shop will be recommended. She may also recommend a practitioner only product which she has found to be clinically effective (she sells these at wholesale prices to avoid conflict of interest).
- As a nutrition research fellow at Monash University and her Diploma in Botanic Medicine, she has become familiar with the evidence behind some herbs. She may recommend some herbs but will liaise with the referring doctor about their use.
TESTIMONIALS
1) Dear Dr A Kouris, last Tues I started the diet and supplements you prescribed and today my tummy is thanking you. It feels calm fresh and relaxed like never before! Why you took so long to come to my rescue? THANK YOU! Never to late anyway. Carmela Ragusa
2) “ After many years of unsuccessfully trying to lose weight, I asked my GP to refer me to a Dietitian. By following Dr Kouris’ program I lost 16 kilograms within 6 months. The program included a combination of dietary products, supplements as well as a range of healthy foods. I was also able to adjust my diet to allow for when I dined out. I would highly recommend Dr Kouris’ to anyone trying to lose weight.”
Con Katheklakis
3) "I have ulcerative colitis and was instructed by my specialist to take prescription anti-inflammatory medication which I chose not to do because of the numerous side effects. After 2 consultations with Dr Kouris I now take specific food supplements coupled with a correct diet and I am pleased to say I have not had any flare-ups". Petra Grillinzoni
4) "When diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes I struggled, emotionally and practically, in managing my health. From day one, Antigone, with her impressive knowledge and warm ways, was able to clearly and simply, direct me to a healthy future. Even now, with my health back under control, I still continue to see Antigone as I have learnt that most areas of my well being are founded in good nutrition. I am calm now, knowing that I'll be fine if I follow Antigone's advice". Mrs B
5) I began to see Antigone a year ago and, following her very simple and clear advice, lost 30 kilograms in 7 months and happily keeping it off. She is a pleasure to be around and inspires confidence and calm. Her solutions are quick and easy to every issue I've presented. The whole family has benefited from her expert understanding and interpretation of the complex area of nutrition and food choice which has become overwhelming. My young children are eating well and also make their own good choices which means they also face a healthy, active future. Cath W
6) I have been suffering from "Lichen Planus" for 5 years. Since seeing Dr Kouris for 6 weeks the condition is now in remission. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Kouris - not only for weight loss but for any other ailment. I have been on the diet plan for 6 weeks and have lost 6 kg. Debra Lee.
7) I really appreciate your help so much..as I've told you in past appointments I've never felt better and have had 3 ordinary periods in a row with a proper 28 day cycle, which is amazing for me, you're awsome, thanks...and if i dont get pregnant, at least i'll have a life where i feel good. Kylie
8) With the help of Dr Kouris a remarkable transformation has occurred. I had severe constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, PMT and poor immunity. I went from feeling lethargic, bloated and inflamed to feeling healthy, light and energised - and much to my amazement my constipation was resolved for the first time. All this was achieved by making a few changes to my diet (Dr Kouris prescribed the low fodmap diet), by correcting my nutritional deficiencies and by taking some specialised nutritional products. Louise
CONSULTATION FEES
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$0 Bulk bills Medicare for patients on Enhanced Primary Care Plans (ask your GP - you need to have a chronic health condition to be eligible). Please FAX CARE PLANS prior to appointments to: Fax: 95154544
$60/30 mins for private patients: (rebates from private health insurance available for dietetics for policies with "extras").
First appointment: assessment only (30min). If you wish to have diet prescription as well you will need a 60min appointment ($120).
Short follow up appointments also available (15min, $30).
LOCATIONS
Murrumbeena : My newly opened clinic "TOTAL NUTRITION CARE". Suite 22 (street level, no steps), 488 Neerim Rd (off Poath Rd or Murrumbeena Rd, opposite train station and Bus route 822). Ample street parking available for 1-2 hours. To make an appointment call ANY DAY T: 94837013 (answering service). (working Wed, Fri, Sat 9.15am to 5pm).
Clayton: Whole Health Medical Clinic, 31 Dunstan St,
T: 95445993, Thursday 9-5pm (monthly)
Books
Dr Kouris' Books for general public and health professionals
Text books Dr Kouris has contributed to:
Food and Nutrition
Prof. Mark L. Wahlqvist (ed.)
3rd edition, Allen and Unwin, 2011
My chapters:
1) Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring
2) Nutritional Standards of Reference
3) Dietary Advice and Food Guidance Systems
4) Overweight and Obesity
5) Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
6) Iodine and Thyroid function
7) Nutrition for Maturity and Ageing
8) Nutrition for Activity, Sport and Survival
9) Evaluating the Reliability of Nutrition Information and the Internet
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A Guide to Evidence-based Integrative and Complementary Medicine
Dr Vicki Kotsirilos, Prof Luis Vitetta, Prof Avni Sali (eds)
1st edition, Elsevier, 2011
My chapters:
1) Nutritional Assessment
2) Drug Nutrient Herb Interactions
3) Appendix: Tables of Food Sources of Nutrients
4) Appendix: Tables of 400 Drugs and their interactions with Foods, Herbs and Nutrients
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For her free recipes and latest in nutrition research please go to
http://www.healthyeatingclub.com
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
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BSc (Biochem)(Melb), Hons (Nutrition)(Deakin), Grad Dip Diet (Deakin), PhD Med Nutrition (Monash)
Diploma in Botanic Medicine, University of Newcastle
EXPERIENCE
- 25 years experience as a clinical dietitian, working in hospital settings and in private practice at over 10 medical clinics during this period
- She is currently an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Department of Dietetics , Latrobe University (2011-2012)
- She was the Managing Editor of a clinical nutrition journal (Asia Pacific Journal Clinical Nutrition) (2002-2006)
- She was a Nutrition Scientist and Lecturer in Nutrition in the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University (1988-2002) and an Honorary Nutrition Research Fellow at the Monash Asia Institute ("reader" of nutrition/herbal research) (2002-2006)
- She did research on the diabetic diet (Honours) and PhD/Post Doc on over 1000 elderly people from 5 countries to determine how diet (especially mediterranean diet) and lifestyle affects health and longevity. Skin health and medicinal use of herbs/spices/foods was also studied. The results were published on a cd-rom "Food Habits in Later Life". She has also supervised 4 PhD nutrition students in the Faculty of Medicine at Monash.
- She has over 35 research papers (including BMJ, AmJClinNutr, Br J Nutr) and has co-authored 5 university text books "Food and Nutrition" (3 editions, editor Professor Mark Wahlqvist, Australia), "Nutrition and Metabolism" (editor Gibney, UK) and "Evidence based Integrative Medicine" (editor Kotsirilos et al)
- She has coauthored over 50 articles for Victorian gov. website BetterHealth Channel; coauthored 7 reports for Australian Gov. on preventative medicine
- Developed on-line nutrition and wellness courses for Monash medical students, for general public and for ongoing GP education (Primed/ In Touch).
- Scientific referee for papers submitted to the Journal Nutrition and Dietetics, Journal of Complementary Medicine and Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- Managing Editor, academic nutrition website http://www.healthyeatingclub.org, 2000-2010
MEMBERSHIPS
- Accredited Practising Dietitian and Member of Dietitians Association of Australia for 25 yrs
- Member, Australian Integrative Medicine Association
- Accredited Member, Australian Traditional Medicines Society
- Professional Member, Diabetes Australia Vic
- Professional Member, Coeliac Society Vic
Published Papers in Scientific Journals:
1) Kouris A. Drug Nutrient Interactions. Geriatric Medicine in General Practice 2009; July vol 2: 26-27.
2) Kouris A. Can cinnamon lower blood sugars and lipids in people with diabetes? JAIMA 2009; 14 (1): 12-13
3) Raschke V, Oltersdorf U, Elmadfa I, Wahlqvist ML, Kouris-Blazos A, Cheema BSB. Investigation of the Dietary Intake and Health Status in East Africa in 1960s: A Review of the Historic Oltersdorf Collection. Ecology of Food and Nutrition 2008; 47 (1): 1-43
4) Raschke V, Oltersdorf U, Elmadfa I, Wahlqvist ML, b>Kouris-Blazos A, Cheema BSB. The need for an on-line collection of traditional African food habits. Online Journal - African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development (http://www.ajfand.net/Issue-XII-files/PDFs/VERENA_2330.pdf, vol ?, 2007
5) Omar A, Wahlqvist ML, Kouris-Blazos A, Vicziany M. Wellness management through web-based programmes. J Telemed Telecare 2005;11 Suppl 1:8-11.
6) Wahlqvist ML, Darmadi-Blackberry I, Kouris-Blazos A, Jolley D, Steen B, Lukito W, Horie Y. Does diet matter for survival in long-lived cultures? Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2005; 14 (1): 2-6.
7) Darmadi-Blackberry I, Wahlqvist ML, Kouris-Blazos A, Steen B, Lukito W, Horie Y and Horie K. Legumes: the most important dietary predictor of survival in older people of different ethnicities
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2004; 13 (2): 217-220.
8) Wahlqvist ML, Darmadi-Blackberry I, Savige GS, Kouris-Blazos A, Trichopoulos D. Age-fitness. How achievable with food? Forum Nutr. 2003;56:258-61.
9) Wood B, Kouris-Blazos A. The 1995 national nutrition survey - date for persons 16 years and over, by socio-economic index of disadvantage for areas (SEIFA). Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2002; 11 (Supp): S231-S322.
10) Wahlqvist M, Kouris-Blazos A. Nutrition - is diet enough? J Complementary Medicine 2002: 1 (3) Nov-Dec; 46-48.
11) Kouris-Blazos A. Morbidity Mortality paradox of 1st generation Greek Australians. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2002: 11 (suppl): S569-S575.
12) Kouris-Blazos A, Setter TL, Wahlqvist ML. Nutrition and Health Informatics. Nutrition Research 2001; 21 (1-2): 269-278. On-line abstract.
13) Purba M, Kouris-Blazos A, Wattanapenpaiboon N, Lukito W, Rothenberg E, Steen B, Wahlqvist ML. Can skin wrinkling in a limited sun exposed site be used as a marker of health status and biological age in the elderly ? Age Ageing, 2001; May 30 (3): 227-234.
14) Purba M, Kouris-Blazos A, Wattanapenpaiboon N, Lukito W, Rothenberg E, Steen B, Wahlqvist ML. Skin Wrinkling: Can food make a difference. Am Coll Nutr, 2001: 20 (1); 71-80
15) Wahlqvist ML, Setter TL, Savige GS, Kouris-Blazos A. Role of Physical Activity in Ensuring Nutritional Well-being in the elderly. World Rev Nutr Diet, 2001.
16) Kouris-Blazos A, Wahlqvist ML. Indigenous Australian food culture on cattle stations prior to the 1960s and Food Intake of Older Aborigines in a community studied in 1988. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2000: 9 (3), 224-231
17) Wahlqvist ML, Kouris-Blazos A, Darmadi I, Purba M. Nutrition and the elderly a global perspective. South African J Clin Nutr 2000; Feb Vol. 13 (1); on-line full text article
18) Darmadi I, Horie Y, Wahlqvist ML, Kouris-Blazos A, Horie K, Sugase K, Wattanapenpaiboon N. Food and nutrient intakes and Overall survival of elderly Japanese. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2000; 9 (1): 7-11.
19) Wahlqvist ML, Kouris-Blazos A. International Union of Nutritional Sciences Committee 11/4 on Nutrition and Ageing: Food Habits in Later Life (FHILL) Program. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 1999; 8 (4): 282-4.
20) Horwath C, Kouris-Blazos A, Savige G, Wahlqvist ML. Eating your way to a successful old age, with special reference to older women. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 1999; 8 (3): 216-225.
21) Purba M, Lukito W, Wahlqvist ML, Kouris-Blazos A, Hadisaputro S, Lestiani L, Wattanapenpaiboon N, Kamso S. Food intake and eating patterns of Indonesian Elderly before the 1998 economic crisis. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 1999; 8 (3): 200-206.
22) Kouris-Blazos A, Gnardellis C, Wahlqvist ML, Trichopoulos D, Lukito W, Trichopoulou A. Are the advantages of the Mediterranean diet transferable to other populations? A cohort study in Melbourne,
Australia. British Journal Nutrition 1999; 82: 57-61
23) Wahlqvist M, Kouris-Blazos A, Wattanapenpaiboon N. The significance of eating patterns: an elderly Greek case study. Appetite 1999; 32: 23-32
24) Kouris-Blazos A, Wahlqvist M, Wattanapenpaiboon N. 'Morbidity mortality paradox' of Greek-born Australians: possible dietary contributors. Australian Journal Nutrition and Dietetics, 1999; 56 (2): 97-107
25) Kouriis-Blazos A, Wahlqvist ML. The traditional Greek food pattern and overall survival of elderly people. Aust J Nutr Diet 1998; 4 Supp: 20-23
26) Wahlqvist M, Wattanapenpaiboon N, Kannar D, Dalais F, Kouris-Blazos A. Phytochemical Deficiency Disorders:Inadequate intake of protective foods.Current Therapeutics 1998;39:53-60.
27) Wahlqvist ML, Kouris-Blazos A, Hsu-Hage BH-H. Ageing, Food Culture & Health. SE Asian J Trop Med Pub Health 1997; 28 (2): 100-112; on-line abstract
28) Kouris-Blazos A, Wahlqvist ML, Trichopoulou A, Polychronopoulos E, Trichopoulos D. Health & Nutritional Status of elderly Greek migrants to Melbourne, Australia. Age Ageing 1996; 25: 177-189.
29) Trichopoulou A, Kouris-Blazos A, Vassilakou T, Gnardellis Ch, Polychronopoulos E, Venizelos M, Lagiou P, Wahlqvist ML & Trichopoulos D. The diet and survival of elderly Greeks: A link to the past. Am J Clin Nutr 1995; 61 (6S): 1346-1350
30) Trichopoulou A, Kouris-Blazos A, Wahlqvist ML, Gnardellis Ch, Lagiou P, Polychronopoulos E, Vassilakou T, Lipworth L, & Trichopoulos D. Diet and overall survival in elderly people. British Medical Journal 1995; 311 (7018): 1457-1460.
31) Wahlqvist ML, Hsu-Hage B, Kouris-Blazos A , Lukito W. Food Habits in Later Life - An Overview of Key Findings. Asia Pacific J Clin Nutr 1995 ; 4 (2): 1-11.
32) Wahlqvist ML, Hsu-Hage B, Kouris-Blazos A, Lukito W. Food Habits in Later Life: A Cross-Cultural Study. Preliminary Results from communities in Australia, Greece, China & Sweden. Age & Nutrition 1992; 3: 151-154.
33) Wahlqvist ML, Kouris-Blazos A, Trichopoulou A & Polychronopoulos E. The Wisdom of the Greek Cuisine and Way of Life: Comparison of the Food and Health Beliefs of Elderly Greeks in Greece and Australia. Age & Nutrition 1991; 2 (3): 163-173.
34) Kouris A, Wahlqvist ML, Trichopoulou A & Polychronopoulos E. Use of Combined Methodologies in Assessing Food Beliefs and Habits of Elderly Greeks in Greece. Food & Nutr Bull 1991; 13 (2): 139-144
35) Wahlqvist ML, Kouris A, Gracey M & Sullivan H. An Anthropological Approach to the Study of Food & Health in an Indigenous Population. Food & Nutr Bull 1991;13(2):145-149.
36) Wahlqvist ML & Kouris A. Trans-Cultural Aspects of Nutrition in Old Age. Age Ageing 1990; 19 (supp): 43-52.
37) Kouris A, Wahlqvist ML & Worsley A. Characteristics that enhance adherence to high carbohydrate/ high fibre diets by persons with diabetes. J Amer Diet Assoc 1988; 88 (11): 1422-25.
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