Have you been hearing about Functional Medicine and you are not sure what the commentary is all about? Here at Brisbane Livewell Clinic, we provide the latest services in Functional Medicine with the most current biochemical tests, which can measure the levels of chemicals in your body to determine exactly which nutrients and foods will

We all like to indulge at times including when we relax and share Christmas and New Year Celebrations with Family and Friends. Over indulging in Grandma’s Pavlova, your Aunties Fruit cake and your Mum’s Christmas pudding with Ice Cream are just a few of the delicious temptations that will test your commitment to not overeating.

Lose Weight for Summer Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “how did I end up here?”, or seeing your reflection and not recognising yourself? Maybe you would feel happier with your health if you lost those last few kilos. You are not alone in your desire for weight loss; Three in five adults are overweight

Science has confirmed the efficacy of Acupuncture in helping stroke survivors to recover more quickly, with a trial showing improved functions that were disrupted by an acute ischemic stroke.   Millions of stroke survivors do not get treatment quickly enough and experience the full range of negative conditions. Patients who undergo extensive rehabilitation with stroke

1 in every 70 Australians is affected by Coeliac Disease and approximately 80 percent of these cases remain undiagnosed. This means that there are hundreds of thousands of patients who are right now suffering from this disease, and are unaware of it. If you feel that you have symptoms a clear and effective strategy is

While pregnancy is a wonderful, life-changing event in a woman’s life, it can also result in the development of many physical and mental health conditions as the body adapts to carrying a child. These conditions range from nutrient deficiencies, morning sickness and back pain to stress and depression. Acupuncture has been found to be a

Pregnancy is a very special time in any woman’s life. It’s also a time of enormous change: not only is the body going through all the adaptations needed to prepare for the birth and motherhood, the baby is also growing and changing, developing from a small ball of cells into a fully formed human being.

Hot stone massages are becoming an increasingly popular treatment in Western countries, particularly Australia. Yes, they can help with alleviating pain and soreness associated with excessive exercise or general pains and sprains. But, more interestingly, hot stone therapy has been shown to offer a number of additional benefits to your mind. When combined with aromatherapy, you can

As more becomes known about the complex relationship which our bodies have with the food we eat, a growing number of people are discovering that there are some foods, or groups of foods, that don’t seem to agree with them for some reason. Food Allergies or  Food Intolerance Symptoms vary from fairly mild issues, which often

Acupuncture: Waiting for a cure on pins and needles. Musculoskeletal pain and Acupuncture If you are one of the millions of Australians who suffers from some form of musculoskeletal pain, you’ll know how disabling the condition can be. Whether it’s acute pain from sports injuries, or a chronic pain due to conditions such as knee