Margaret is a naturopath with 17 years experience in the prevention and treatment of health problems. She uses Hemaview Live Blood Screening, herbs, vitamins and minerals, dietary and lifestyle advice, lymphatic drainage and iridology in her practise.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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| Contact Name |
Margaret Boyd-Squires |
| Address |
Botanica Medicines
228 Glenferrie Road
Malvern
Victoria 3144
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| Phone | 03 9576 3077 |
SERVICES
What makes Margaret stand out:
Margaret began studying Naturopathy in 1991 both out of interest and from a need to treat a number of illnesses she suffered from through childhood and early adulthood. She has successfully treated these illnesses and has continued to practice preventative medicine on herself and her family ever since. Seeing a naturopath who has used similar treatments on herself and has an understanding of what it is like to be unwell helps the overall treatment outcome. This combined with many years experience ensures her ongoing success.
Margaret spends time with each patient explaining exactly what she wants them to do or take and why so that they have full understanding of the regime. It is much easier for a patient to follow a treatment plan if they understand what they are taking and why. She also teaches the patient what to do if symptoms happen in the future so that the patient can empower themselves to prevent problems recurring. She has no problem answering any questions about the treatment and actually prefers it because it usually means the patient is taking charge of their own health.
Margaret will draw on the following modalities to treat each patient:
Hemaview Live Blood Screening– Using one or two drops of your blood, Margaret can use Hemaview to investigate the size, shape and ratios of the red cells, white cells and platelets in your blood.You may have had blood tests before, but nothing compares to seeing your own blood live on screen in front of you. Margaret is fully trained to screen your blood and explain how different aspects of what she sees relate to your health. She will provide you with a customised report on the key features in your blood including photos. Best of all you can keep a record of your progress and see how your blood improves over time. Hemaview Live Blood Screening allows you and your practitioner to see the positive effects that your diet, lifestyle and supplemental program is having on your health and through a viewing of your living blood Margaret may be able to develop more effective health strategies tailor-made for you. Hemaview is an optional tool that you can choose to have as part of your treatment plan and can be performed at the initial consultation or at any time to see the changes in your blood as your treatment progresses.
Iridology – Helps to determine the patient’s inherent weaknesses and levels of toxicity and detects health problems at their earliest stage.
Herbal Medicine - The use of herbs to treat organs and systems of the body which are found to be overloaded and where inherent weaknesses lie. Involves taking a small amount of a liquid herbal tincture with water or juice, or in cases where tinctures are inappropriate, tablets will be used. When used in the appropriate doses and under a naturopath's direction, herbal medicine is extremely effective.
Vitamins and Minerals - These days people are becoming more and more vitamin and mineral deficient and consequently, Margaret will often prescribe nutrients in tablet or powder form to correct imbalances. She will draw on Hemaview Live Blood Analysis, Zinc tally a zinc screening test performed on all patients, the patients symptom picture which points to deficiencies, physical observations such as the nails and her years of experience to decide on which nutrients are required and at what dosage. She endeavours to keep supplements to a minimum and to choose only the most important supplements so that the patient doesn't feel overburdened with the cost and also with the taking of too many supplements
Diet and lifestyle – Margaret believes that diet and lifestyle are the most important factors in preventing and treating illnesses. She follows a regime of healthy diet and exercise herself and so is recommending protocols that she believes in and practices. Sometimes a specific diet needs to be followed eg detox diet, liver cleansing diet, gluten free diet or avoiding preservatives in a child with excema. She will specify the amount of time the diet needs to be followed for and you will be given an instrucion sheet to follow. Many people just need general advice about diet and she readily gives out information sheets.
Lymphatic drainage– A gentle form of massage which will be used when the lymphatic system is overloaded and congested. There is an immediate feeling of well being after the treatment and it often results in the removal of toxins from the body. Margaret’s lymphatic drainage is renowned and draws on many years of practical experience.
Ear Candling – A gentle technique which helps to clean the ear and remove lymphatic congestion caused by blockages in the ear. Margaret has been practicing ear candling for 17 years and has kept using it because she finds it so successful. She uses a medical otiscope to check exactly what is going on in the ear and is very careful in how she performs the technique.
Flower Essences will be drawn upon when necessary to deal with emotional imbalances and nutritional supplements such as Spirulina, Lecithin and Flax Oil will be spoken about as Margaret believes that making long term changes through nutrition is the most self-empowering way to keep your body healthy in the long term.
Margaret has special expertise in the following areas:
Detox – Margaret is a strong believer in detox and giving your body a rest from your normal diet. In patients whose toxicity levels are too high she will discuss the possibility of detox as the next stage in getting better. She will choose between a once a year liver cleanse, a four day cleanse or a full bowel cleanse. In patients who are wanting to ease the toxic overload on their bodies the results are amazing. The full bowel cleanse involves approximately 3 months and includes removing the bowel of parasites and bad bacteria, re-inoculating the body with good bacteria, healing the bowel wall especially in cases where there is increased gut permeability and detoxing the liver, kidneys and lymph. This is especially used to treat gluten intolerance, chronic fatigue, auto immune disease and other ailments. Margaret monitors the patient throughout the detox. The proof is in how the patient feels and looks at the end. Hair mineral analysis will be used where necessary to look for heavy metal toxicity and appropriate action taken to remedy this.
Menopause, PMS and other hormonal abnormalities – One of the most common problems a woman consults a naturopath for. Herbs, vitamins and minerals, diet and lifestyle are highly effective here.
Recurrent infections, chronic fatigue, sinusitis – Probably the most common reason why children and adults consult a Naturopath. Herbs, vitamins and minerals and changes in diet and lifestyle are used to stimulate the immune system. The digestion often needs to be looked at as levels of 'good' bacteria are the cornerstone of a good immune system. Margaret began as a Naturopath because of her struggles with allergies, hayfever and sinusitis so she has a lot of experience in this area. She is a teacher of Jala Neti – a highly effective treatment for sinusitis, hayfever, and runny nose. Please see (www.matthewcox.org)
Stress disorders –Whether it is panic attacks, anxiety, difficulty sleeping or just feeling down, Margaret will look at which imbalances in the body are the caue and treat them accordingly. Stress symptoms are so common in our modern world, but often some minor lifestyle changes, some herbs and vitamins and having someone like Margaret to support and listen is enough to move the symptoms along.
Natural fertility and pre-conception– Margaret has had many great successes in bringing about natural fertility. She uses herbs to detox and treat underlying problems in the body as well as to treat any hormonal imbalances. Men are treated as well as women if required and willing. Dietary change and the use of vitamins and minerals are often indicated and discussions about signs of ovulation etc. are important. Pre-conception is optimally undertaken three months before conception and typically involves herbs and supplements tailored to the individual and preparing the body through diet and excercise. The use of naturopathy through both these stages to correct imbalances and improve general health is hugely beneficial.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women – As a mother of two small children, Margaret has used her blend of naturopathy through both pregnancies and knows exactly what is safe to use and what is not. Naturopathy is extremely successful in treating breastfeeding women with symptoms left after the pregnancy and also in treating babies with problems such as excema and colic.
Children – As a rule children are the easiest to treat because their bodies respond so readily to change and Margaret has some practical advice and the use of an easy-to-take kids range which achieves great results. Kids and teenagers feel very comfortable with her.
Weight loss – Margaret chooses between a common sense weight loss plan including a healthy diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates, or, a liver cleansing diet where the liver is overloaded, or the highly successful Ketosystem. The common sense plan is more suited to people who only have a few kilos to lose and are also interested in slowing ageing and improving overall health. Margaret’s liver cleansing diet lasts for six weeks and leaves patients looking trimmer, younger and healthier. The Ketosystem is a more stringent regime which is a diet high in healthy forms of protein and low in carbohydrates and involves eating specific amounts of food based on the person's weight. Results are outstanding and often transform the patient. Whichever weight loss regime is most indicated, your progress will be monitored and Margaret will provide constant motivation and support. Patients find that after completing their programme with margaret, not only have they lost weight but they have also come to enjoy a healthier diet.
Many of the people who consult Margaret are simply suffering from low energy, low motivation and feeling unwell. Margaret has a swag of tools at her disposal and is able to motivate the patient to make positive change in their lives.
Testimonials:
"I first came to Margaret Boyd-Squires as a young first time mother in a very depleted health state 14 years ago. I had been diagnosed with a large breast abscess for which I was hospitalized and treated with IV antibiotics. I recovered but my energy remained very low and no sooner after getting over an upper respiratory virus, I would succumb to another one. I had developed an aberration in my immune system, for which a specialist recommended transfusions with gamma globulins and prompt treatment with antibiotics!. My mother's long time friend suggested trying Naturopathy.
Margaret treated me with herbal medicine, gradually weaning me off the antibiotics and making dietary modifications and including supplements (vitamins and minerals) for my depleted state. My immune system became stronger and I was able to fight off the infections without antibiotics. Six months later at a follow-up check with the specialist, he reported that the immune aberration had reversed completely!!
My family has attended Margaret ever since, and she has healed any ailments quickly and without any complications. I recently tore two ligaments in my ankle for which surgery was recommended, and was back to walking and excercising after a programme of supplements and Margaret's skilful massage. Over the years Margaret has taught us how to become "in tune" with our bodies - and how to look after our health. In fact my daughter had a routine blood test recently and the doctor commented that she was "the most biochemically healthy teenager he had ever seen!".
We rarely need to consult a G.P. these days as Margaret is our primary health care practitioner. I have had occasion to recommend Margaret to many friends and acquaintances who have all enjoyed the same great success that our family has experienced. We all know that prevention is better than cure, and in the ancient philosopher Virgil's words "the greatest wealth is health". Margaret has certainly been our best health insurance policy."
Mary Forbes, Balywn.
"I had been experiencing hormonal imbalances resulting in uterine fibroids, PMS and fatigue for some years. The options available to me through mainstream medication were "band-aid" style fixes which did not appear to address the root cause of the problems. I was also concerned about the long term effects of popping pills for years on end.
Margaret’s understanding of my situation immediately demonstrated her experience in dealing with similar cases and inspired confidence in her ability to treat it. The treatment she prescribed included herbs, vitamin supplements, lymphatic drainage and lifestyle modifications. Within a month of starting the treatment my husband and I noticed visible improvement in my health, particularly a dramatic reduction in PMS. With each passing month I noticed significantly higher energy levels. An ultra-sound scan has also confirmed the efficacy of the treatment.
Margaret has also since treated me for a variety of ailments such as chicken pox, influenza, allergies and so on. When addressing a problem she always explains what the possible causes might be. I find this particularly useful as sometimes a contributing factor is a lifestyle choice which can be easily amended. She also outlines the recommended treatment in detail so that I can take ownership for my health and feel more committed to adhering to the regime.
Margaret is caring, compassionate, professional and committed. Through her care my health and consequently my family’s quality of life has improved. Without a doubt she is one of the blessings in my life!."
Malini Jayaganesh, Patterson Lakes.
"I was a very active person from a young age but a shoulder injury which took 5 years to "fix" stopped me in my tracks. From that point my health was never the same and I couldn't push myself out of my comfort zone as I kept getting sick. Mainstream doctors would run blood tests and tell me there was nothing wrong and that I was fine - which I knew wasn't true.
One of the best decisions I've ever made was going to see Margaret. From the very first consultation I had complete trust in her - my head was spinning from all the information she had just given me, but I knew I was on the right track.
Margaret got me on to a detox program, altered my diet and I noticed a massive shift in my mood, sleeping pattern and overall well-being within a few weeks. My partner was very relieved and impressed!
I've been seeing Margaret for over 2 years now, my health continues to improve with assistance of herbs, supplements and massage therapy and I'm able to push myself out of my comfort zone again.
At the moment Margaret is helping me deal with sinus issues my GP told me I didn't have, or would just give me antibiotics for. It's now deep seeded and harder to sort out but it's on the improve with another detox program, herbs, netti pot and more dietary changes. It takes dedication and commitment on my part but when you see or feel an improvement you want to stick with it. I have no doubt we'll be able to deal with this issue in no time.
Margaret has a wealth of knowledge and has taught me how to manage my overall health better. She has a very down-to-earth "tell it as it is" approachable nature which I appreciate & respect.
Margaret, thanks for everything you've done for me - you made such a massive impact on my life and well-being."
Simonne Priestley, Kew East.
COSTS:
Initial Consultation $105
Follow Up 1/2 hour $60
Follow Up 1 hour $95
(Hemaview is an additional $30)
Ear Candling $104 (includes candles)
Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10.30am - 8pm
Margaret has been a member of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS) since 1995. Membership number 5012 (www.atms.com.au)
HEALTH FUND REBATES available from all funds.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Bachelor of Health Science - Naturopathy
Diploma of Applied Science - Naturopathy
Certificate of Relaxation Massage
Certified Hemaview practitioner (Live Blood Analysis)
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Ear Candling, Flower Essences, Herbalists, Iridologists, Live Blood Analysis, Lymphatic Drainage, Natural Fertility Management, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Remedial Massage, Weight Loss
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