Health World Research Clinic
As part of Health World’s exceptional new facilities at Northgate,
we are very excited to introduce Health World’s first, purpose-built
research clinic.
The research clinic provides an opportunity for the latest research
findings to be applied directly to clinical practice. This enables
Health World to create cutting edge, clinically proven treatment
protocols for complex conditions.
The clinic also provides Health World with valuable clinical
tips to pass on to our Practitioners, including the best ways
to manage patient compliance.
The research clinic is equipped with the leading point-of-care
testing devices and equipment including:
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Hemaview™ equipment
for live blood screening. |
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Bioimpedance
Analysis for monitoring body composition and cellular health. |
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Diagnostic testing
unit for immediate lipid and liver enzyme results. |
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Automatic blood
pressure monitor. |
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Glucometer for
blood glucose monitoring. |
The first clinic program ran from October to December 2005,
working with 15 patients with Metabolic Syndrome to maintain
healthy cholesterol, weight, body composition, blood pressure
and blood sugar.
The participants were first comprehensively assessed, determining
fasting cholesterol fractions, fasting triglycerides, liver enzymes,
blood pressure, body composition, cellular health and two hour
oral glucose tolerance.
After their initial consultations participants were given a
10 week program including nutritional and herbal supplementation,
dietary guidelines and lifestyle advice. Each patient had regular
appointments to monitor progress with their allocated Practitioner,
a naturopath within the Health World technical department.
At the end of the treatment period, patients were assessed again
with the same testing procedures to record any changes.
Across the group of participants, many benefits of the therapy
were observed. Most participants had significant beneficial changes
in cholesterol and triglycerides. Weight loss was a common result
and waist circumference was reduced, indicating a reduction in
abdominal obesity. Improvements in glucose tolerance and insulin
concentrations were also noted. Hypertensive patients responded
well to the program, with significant therapeutic reductions
in blood pressure.
A participant survey revealed excellent patient satisfaction
with the program, finding it effective, educational and motivating.
“A wonderful program (which I will try to keep up!)”
Clinic participant, 67 years of age.
Due to the
success of this program, Health World’s clinic will continue
throughout 2010. These programs will continue to address important
clinical issues, using the latest natural therapies, to further
the development of complementary medicine practices. |
