Posted in Children's Health

COVID-19 is a novel virus, meaning it has never been in circulation within the human population before, therefore long term research isn't available on treatment options. However, good principles of nutritional medicine are likely to be supportive to strengthen the immune system. 

The immune system is a complex whole-body system that is mainly housed in the gut wall and through the body via the antibody system, white blood cells and lymph nodes. These collections of tissues are the ...

A medication only approach is not the only solution for people who are suffering with mental health issues. At Whole Medicine we offer non-invasive, evidence based alternatives that have a growing research base supporting their use.

In treating ADHD, stimulant medication has for many years been the first line choice. For many children it can be effective in managing the impulsivity and inattentiveness that is core to ADHD but only while they take it. When the medication is stopped, so too do...

MHR is Australia's national electronic health record system.  It provides online storage for documents and data containing information about your health. The information can be uploaded by you, your healthcare providers, or by Medicare. It is you who will decide whether to make your information available to healthcare organisations and health care practitioners. The My Health Record system has been running for several years. In the past it required you to opt-in, the change is...

A young 15 year girl whom we will call Yvonne comes to see me with her Mum at the clinic about 6 months ago. Her Mum was desperate for some support for her. My patient was complaining of anxiety, poor school attendance, doing poorly with her grades and having some sleep and social issues.The girl was also complaining of tiredness, interrupted sleep, feeling agitated and at times feeling overwhelmed and a little depressed. She had already seen the school counsellor but didn't feel there wa...

Meet the Rosebud GPs with time for your whole health story If you're proactive about your health, you might like to meet Whole Medicine's integrative GPs. DR Marina Mc Pherson (MBBS, B. Sci (Biomedical) FRACGP DR Marina has been practicing integrative family medicine for more than 10 years. She is passionate about educating people about their health - inspiring and empowering them to live their best and most optimal life. Marina completed her studies in post-graduate medicine at F...