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Vita’s naturopaths are trained to assess many aspects of health, from basic complaints such as not feeling 100%, stress and fatigue to more serious illnesses and chronic-degenerative conditions such as inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Super Easy Basil Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 5 x chicken thighs1-2 cups of fresh basil leaves1/8 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 tsp granulated garlic2 tsp dried onion flakessalt and pepper Chop the fresh basil leaves finely and place into a large bowl.Combine fresh basil with olive oil, garlic...
What Are The Benefits Of Summer Detox

What Are The Benefits Of Summer Detox

For many of us it's the same pattern every year. The warm weather arrives and we want to be fit, slim and healthy-then hits party season. We overindulge, feel terrible and promise to cut it all out. The good news is you can be healthy and still have fun. Begin...

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What is Fatigue and Treatment Options

What is Fatigue and Treatment Options

Fatigue is an increasingly common ailment, often described as a mental and/or physical tiredness.  It remains the most common reason adults visit health clinics. At least 50% of adults that seek medical treatment, self-diagnose as feeling fatigued. Contributing...

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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS, refers to a group of ailments that occur during a one-two week period prior to menstruation. Symptoms present cyclically, are absent during the week following menstruation and vary from woman to woman.  Typically, premenstrual symptoms...

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that affects the nerves and muscles of the bowel causing abdominal pain and irregular bowel movements.   IBS Symptoms: Chronic or recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms that fall into 3 general groups: Abdominal pain with...

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The 5 Best Brain Foods

The 5 Best Brain Foods

In order to keep your brain fuelled it helps to know the 5 most important nutritional sources that the brain relies upon.     Carbohydrates       Sugar is your brain's super fuel.  In our diet it is available in 2 forms,...

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Bone Broth … tis the season for it (yum)

Bone Broth … tis the season for it (yum)

This is definitely the "super food" flavour of the month...and I have expressed my views on the overuse of this term in previous newsletters:) Bone broths (or stocks) are however the real deal!They are of course, not a recent discovery.  Traditionally used for...

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‘Stress’ – What is it and what does it do to your body?

‘Stress’ – What is it and what does it do to your body?

As we have well and truly embarked on the new year I thought that I would take a moment to reflect on the common health trends that I am seeing in practice. An indication perhaps of where our health is at as a community? The top 5 presentations include: Stress fatigue...

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Essendon, VICTORIA

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Thursday: 9:30am - 6:30pm (In Clinic & Telehealth)

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PH: 0424 896 781

Contact Vita

Location

73A Napier Street
Essendon, VICTORIA

(Corner of Napier St & Raleigh St – our clinic is located within Lifespan Osteopathy)

Make an Appointment

Book easily and quickly online.

Open Hours

Monday: 9:30am – 12:30pm (Telehealth ONLY)

Tuesday: 10am – 7:30pm (In Clinic & Telehealth)

Wednesday: 9:30am – 1pm (In Clinic & Telehealth)

Thursday: 9:30am – 7pm (In Clinic & Telehealth)

By Appointment.

PH: 0425 724 705