These articles provide general information about some of the conditions we treat. We offer treatment for diet, nutrition, skincare and speech pathology in Sydney
Camperdown Program
What is the Camperdown Program? The Camperdown Program is an evidence based treatment program for stuttering in adolescence and adults developed and clinically tested at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. The Camperdown Program is based on an effective technique used for centuries to treat stuttering known as prolonged speech. This new program however […]
What is Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating that can affect any part of the body. It is a condition that is often inherited and usually has no specific cause. Very occasionally, it can be related to an underlying disease process. Most commonly, excessive sweating occurs on the palms, feet or under the arms. This […]
Guidelines of a Diabetes Nutritionist
Following a Diet by a Diabetes Nutritionist in Sydney to Control Type II Diabetes Every year, thousands of individuals are diagnosed as having a pre-diabetic condition where they have abnormal levels of sugar molecules (glucose) in the bloodstream. Some people experience insulin resistance as one of the pre-diabetic symptoms. Doctors often prescribe an effective diet […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicines
Alternative medicines are used by patients either on their own, or complementary to medical treatment. Known as CAMs (Complementary and Alternative Medicines) they are often viewed as a ‘natural’ treatment. Natural is often associated with less risk, less negative side effects and better for overall wellbeing than mainstream, gold standard treatments. However; alternative treatments have […]
Parkinson’s Disease Swallowing Problems Therapy
Speech Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease Swallowing Problems Eating and swallowing are complex neuromuscular activities consisting essentially of three phases: an oral, pharyngeal and oesophageal phase. Each phase is controlled by a different neurological mechanism. The oral phase is voluntary (i.e. biting and chewing). The pharyngeal phase of the swallow is initiated after the oral phase […]
