Category: Mental Health

Cognitive Decline

Wow, maintaining a blog is much, much harder than I anticipated!

I’ve been meaning to write this post for whole month now but life just got in the way.

At the beginning of last month I attended a seminar on cognitive decline which literally blew my mind! It’s not often that you are inspired by specialists who take the time to share so much of their knowledge.

The main focus was on Alzheimer ’s disease, nutrition, functional medicine, reversal of symptoms and collaborative care.

In the past, the patient-doctor relationship was very much commanding that the patient follow these rules and take this medicine because as a doctor I know what is best for you etc.

Now, there is an awakening that is happening amongst the medical profession.

Empowering versus dictating.

The creating of self-awareness where we are shifting the focus and allowing the patient to be in charge of their own destiny. What is your patient’s purpose in life, what are their health goals? How can you assist in improving their quality of life? Get to know you patient. It’s important to know which type of patient has the disease than what disease the patient has.

What is Alzheimer’s disease?

The mono-therapeutic  approach does not work anymore. There are essentially four key elements that need to be in place for ANY type of transformation to occur, diet, lifestyle, sleep and nutrition.

Collaborative care, what does it mean? Ever heard the term, it takes a village? Well yes, in these cases that’s exactly what the plan should be.  Try to get as many people involved in trying to nurse this person back to health. We cannot place the burden on one person alone ( caring for a person with alzheimer’s increases the risk of getting alzheimers). Get the family involved, neighbours, doctors, dietician etc.

Below is a list of advice, vitamins, herbs and supplements that play an important role in mental health:

  • Following a ketogenic diet
  • Methyl B12
  • Curcumin
  • Bacopa
  • Ashwaganda
  • Vitamin D
  • Pre/probiotics
  • Magnesium trianate
  • Omega 3 (DHA)
  • CoQ10
  • Coconut oil
  • 5HTP
  • Resvirotrol
  • And last but not least, Exercise!

 

It is obviously impossible to take every single supplement that could benefit but us, but the objective should be to make small but permanent lifestyle changes that lead to healing.

Wishing you the best of health,

Dr Hansa

 

 

WORN OUT?

B12/B-COMPLEX INJECTIONS

Benefits can include :

  • Boost metabolism

  • Increased energy

  • Reduce fatigue, stress and headaches

  • Help mental clarity

  • Help burn fat

  • Regulate sleep, mood and appetite

Normally, most people run away from the injection option, but recently I attended a wellness day at a school and was so surprised at the request for these jabs! Being a school teacher is hard work! (So is being a parent!)

Let’s be honest, we all could use a little extra help sometimes. These are great if you have been feeling a little run down lately.  We often burn the candle at both ends only to end up neglecting our health. Adrenal support is vital for fatigue and burn-out. My advice would be to see a practitioner near you for a shot and a good adrenal tonic to pull you out of any rut you may have fallen into!

If you are in the Musgrave area do give us a call if you think you could benefit from the above!

Wishing you the best of health for 2017!

Dr F HANSA

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Hello 2017

OK I must admit, I’ve been quite bad at this blogging idea. Kids can keep you extremely busy!

So here’s my first blog for 2017…. I’ll make this short and sweet.

SCHOOL!

At the beginning of every year, most families are preparing to send their kids off to school…playschool, preschool, primary school, high school…when does it end!?

With that, comes the mingling of many, many, mannnyyy germs that your precious ones will encounter. We need to prepare them, prep their tiny developing immune systems in order for them to ward off all these infections.

The bare essentials :

  1. ECHINACEA : Immune booster of note, especially the practitioner range that is safe for the whole family. Take every day as a preventative and double up during acute infections.
  2. OLIVE LEAF : The same as above with the added power of being anti-parasitic, so if you’re suspecting a worm infestation this would be your go-to tincture!

Now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk brain power! Especially during exam time but also a good all year rounder type of herb is BACOPA . A good tincture to assist with poor memory, anxiety and lack of concentration. Bacopa is also noted for its usage in ADHD (clinically proven trials!). So if you feel that your child needs the extra help, please give this herb a try!

Wishing you all the best of health for this year! (I think my next article should be about how to deal with the stress of being a parent!)

Dr Fatima Hansa

Pink Ribbons : Not Just for October

Breast Cancer Awareness month
A month dedicated to raise awareness for breast cancer, it’s treatment and the need for a permanent cure. Raised awareness has led to early detection at a more treatable stage. Let us remember and acknowledge that cancer awareness is not confined to one month . Show your support by buying a pink ribbon to wear all year round.

Mental Health Awareness month
There is a strong need to educate the public about mental health as well as to reduce the stigma involved with those suffering from a condition such as Anxiety, Depression, Substance abuse, stress etc. Many of these conditions have a direct impact on one’s quality of life. Attaining the correct treatment will also improve productivity at the workplace or school with a decrease in absenteeism. Homeopathy is an excellent form of Intergrative Medicine with a gentle, holistic approach with no side effects.october

ADHD Awareness month
Have a look at my first blog post for more information.

Wishing you the best of health

Dr Fatima Hansa