Specialising in infertility treatment using herbal medicine, nutritional medicine and homoeopathy. Karen Martin has been a qualified Naturopath for almost 20 years and has worked in complementary medicine research at UniSA . Karen is National President of the Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association (ANPA). Karen gives monthly health segments on Radio 5RPH and writes regular complementary health articles for National Pharmacies magazine.
SERVICES
Specialising in infertility treatment using herbal medicine, nutritional medicine and homoeopathy.
Infertility
Naturopathy can assist with many of the functional problems related to difficulties with becoming pregnant. Problems such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, ovulatory disorders, sperm production and hormonal imbalances often respond well to herbal medicines and specialized nutritional supplementation. There is an increasing volume of scientific research supporting the use of naturopathic approaches to fertility problems. In naturopathy, each patient is assessed and an individual approach based on each unique case is designed.
Environmental factors in fertility
Exposure to environmental chemicals and pollutants can affect your fertility by influencing body chemistry. Xenoestrogens, heavy metals and other contaminants can disturb hormone balances and block your body’s absorption and utilization of minerals and vitamins critical to the reproductive process. This can affect things such as quality and quantity of sperm production, ovulation, and hormonal balances necessary to support implantation and pregnancy. Hair mineral analysis is the most commonly used naturopathic diagnostic test for environmental factors. Herbal medicine, nutritional supplementation and homoeopathy can all be used to address any problems which have been identified. These therapies can be used to assist your body to safely reduce the amount of contaminants. Your body can then be rebalanced using herbal medicine or nutritional supplementation using an individually designed program to address your specific needs.
IVF Support
Naturopathy can be safely and effectively used to support your IVF treatment. It also perfectly complements any other supportive treatment you may be undergoing, such as acupuncture, and will contribute to an increased chance of you achieving a successful pregnancy.
Other health conditions
Naturopathy can also assist with many types of health conditions. Commonly treated conditions include:
- Women’s health: fertility, premenstrual tension and menstrual problems, menopause, osteoporosis, hormonal disturbances
- General health: stress and anxiety, tiredness and fatigue, sleep disorders, arthritis and related conditions, headaches, skin conditions, digestive disorders, food sensitivities, hayfever, recurrent or chronic viral infections
- Men’s health: Benign prostate enlargement, fertility, loss of libido
Naturopathy can also be used as supportive treatment in conjunction with conventional medical treatment.
Clinical Services offered
- Herbal medicine: tablet and capsule preparations as well as individually formulated herbal extracts
- Homoeopathy: acute and chronic prescribing
- Nutritional supplementation: vitamin and mineral supplementation for specific conditions
- Lifestyle: Dietary and lifestyle advice and support
- Naturopathic pathology testing: is available including hair mineral analysis, stool analysis, parasitology, salivary hormone profiles (male and female), osteoporosis risk markers, intestinal permeability tests and urinary growth hormone levels (ageing indicator)
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
- Diploma of Naturopathy
- Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
- Diploma of Homoeopathy
- Diploma of Nutrition
- Bachelor of Teaching (Adults)
- Master of DIstance Education
Service Categories
Herbalists, Homoeopaths, Natural Fertility Management, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Womens Health
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