What is intravenous therapy?

Intravenous (IV) Nutrient and Vitamin Therapy involves the administration of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, directly into the bloodstream in the form of a drip. The IV method bypasses the digestive system, allowing delivery of greater quantities of nutrients and promoting maximum absorption. IV intravenous therapy is used to support your body immunity and is especially useful if you have …

What is a holistic doctor?

A holistic doctor is a fully-qualified doctor who takes a whole-body approach to healthcare, selecting from conventional medication and alternative therapies, when treating a patient. While Holistic doctors treat symptoms, they are also concerned with the cause of those symptoms and aiding lasting wellness.

Is a holistic doctor a GP?

Not all GP’s are holistic doctors, but holistic doctors are general practitioners who have completed additional training in nutrition and functional medicine.

How do you treat tick bites?

The treatment for tick bites depends on your specific situation, and the kind of tick. See your doctor if you can’t remove a tick properly and part of it is still left in your skin. You should also see a doctor if you develop the following signs: increasing pain, swelling and redness, red streaks leading from the area pus, fever, …

Does a tick bite cause lyme disease

Lyme disease is transmitted following the bite of certain types of ticks if they have been infected with particular Borrelia bacteria. Only some species of ticks are capable of being infected by the Borrelia bacteria and only these infected ticks can pass the infection on to humans. These ticks are commonly found in parts of Asia, Europe and North America. …

Are there any lyme disease in australia?

Lyme disease does not exist in Australia however, “lyme like” symptoms could be caused by a variety of other issues, if you have any of these symptoms you should discuss this with your doctor.

Are there ticks on the Gold Coast?

Yes there are. Tick season on the Gold Coast generally lasts from October to March. Ticks are more prevalent in a wetter spring and summer after a mild winter.

What are the symptoms of tick bite?

Generally the symptoms are localised redness and circular spreading rash. You may have localised intense pain. If your symptoms persist, please see your doctor.