Margaret is a naturopath with 12 years experience in the prevention and treatment of health problems. She uses herbs, vitamins and minerals, dietary and lifestyle advice, lymphatic drainage and iridology in her practise.
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| Contact Name | Margaret Boyd-Squires |
| Address | Botanica Medicines
228 Glenferrie ROAD
Malvern
Victoria 3144 |
| Phone | 03 9576 3077 |
SERVICES
What makes Margaret stand out from the rest:
Margaret began studying Naturopathy in 1991 both out of interest and from a need to treat a number of illnesses she suffered from through childhood and early adulthood. She has successfully treated these illnesses and has continued to practice preventative medicine on herself and her family ever since. Seeing a naturopath who has used similar treatments on herself and has empathy and understanding of what it is like to be unwell helps the overall treatment outcome. Combine this with many years experience and you have a good combination.
Margaret spends time with each patient explaining exactly what she wants them to do or take and why so that they have full understanding of the regime. It is much easier for a patient to follow a treatment plan if they understand what they are taking and why. She also teaches the patient what to do if symptoms happen in the future so that the patient can empower themselves to prevent problems recurring. She has no problem answering any questions about the treatment and actually prefers it because it usually means the patient is taking charge of their own health.
Margaret will draw on the following modalities to treat each patient:
Iridology – Helps to determine the patient’s inherent weaknesses and levels of toxicity and detects health problems at their earliest stage.
Lymphatic drainage– A gentle form of massage which will be used when the lymphatic system is overloaded and congested. There is an immediate feeling of well being after the treatment and it often results in the removal of toxins from the body. Margaret’s lymphatic drainage is renowned and draws on many years of practical experience.
Herbal Medicine - The use of herbs to treat organs and systems of the body which are found to be overloaded and where inherent weaknesses lie. Involves taking a small amount of a liquid herbal tincture with water or juice, or in cases where tinctures are inappropriate, tablets will be used. When used in the appropriate doses and under a naturopath's direction, herbal medicine is extremely effective.
Diet and lifestyle – Margaret believes that diet and lifestyle are the most important factors in preventing and treating illnesses. She follows a regime of healthy diet and exercise herself and so is recommending protocols that she believes in and practices. Sometimes a specific diet needs to be followed eg detox diet, liver cleansing diet, gluten free diet or avoiding preservatives in a child with excema. She will specify the amount of time the diet needs to be followed for and you will be given an instrucion sheet to follow. Many people just need general advice about diet and she readily gives out information sheets.
Ear Candling – A gentle technique which helps to clean the ear and remove lymphatic congestion caused by blockages in the ear. Margaret has been practicing ear candling for 12 years and has kept using it because she finds it so successful. She uses a medical otiscope to check exactly what is going on in the ear and is very careful in how she performs the technique.
Flower Essences will be drawn upon when necessary to deal with emotional imbalances and nutritional supplements such as Spirulina, Lecithin and Flax Oil will be spoken about as Margaret believes that making long term changes through nutrition is the most self-empowering way to keep your body healthy in the long term.
Margaret has special expertise in the following areas:
Natural fertility and pre-conception – Margaret has had many great successes in bringing about natural fertility. She uses herbs to detox and treat underlying problems in the body as well as to treat any hormonal imbalances. Men are treated as well as women if required and willing. Dietary change and the use of vitamins and minerals are often indicatedand discussions about signs of ovulation etc. are important. Pre-conception is optimally undertaken three months before conception and typically involves herbs and supplements tailored to the individual and preparing the body through diet and excercise. The use of naturopathy through both these stages to correct imbalances and improve general health is hugely beneficial.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women – As a mother of two small children, Margaret has used her blend of naturopathy through both pregnancies and knows exactly what is safe to use and what is not. Naturopathy is extremely successful in treating breastfeeding women with symptoms left after the pregnancy and also in treating babies with problems such as excema and colic.
Children – As a rule children are the easiest to treat because their bodies respond so readily to change and Margaret has some practical advice and the use of an easy-to-take kids range which achieves great results. Kids and teenagers feel very comfortable with her.
Menopause, PMS and other hormonal abnormalities – One of the most common problems a woman consults a naturopath for. Herbs, vitamins and minerals, diet and lifestyle are highly effective here.
Weight loss – Margaret chooses between a common sense weight loss plan including a healthy diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates, or, a liver cleansing diet where the liver is overloaded, or the highly successful Ketosystem. The common sense plan is more suited to people who only have a few kilos to lose and are also interested in slowing ageing and improving overall health. Margaret’s liver cleansing diet lasts for six weeks and leaves patients looking trimmer, younger and healthier. The Ketosystem is a more stringent regime which is a diet high in healthy forms of protein and low in carbohydrates and involves eating specific amounts of food based on the person's weight. Results are outstanding and often transform the patient. Whichever weight loss regime is most indicated, your progress will be monitored and Margaret will provide constant motivation and support. Patients find that after completing their programme with margaret, not only have they lost weight but they have also come to enjoy a healthier diet.
Detox – Margaret is a strong believer in detox and giving your body a rest from your normal diet. In patients whose toxicity levels are too high she will discuss the possibility of detox as the next stage in getting better. She will choose between a once a year liver cleanse, a four day cleanse or a full bowel cleanse. In patients who are wanting to ease the toxic overload on their bodies the results are amazing. The full bowel cleanse involves approximately 3 months and includes removing the bowel of parasites and bad bacteria, re-inoculating the body with good bacteria, healing the bowel wall especially in cases where there is increased gut permeability and detoxing the liver, kidneys and lymph. This is especially used to treat gluten intolerance, chronic fatigue, auto immune disease and other ailments. Margaret monitors the patient throughout the detox. The proof is in how the patient feels and looks at the end.
Recurrent infections, chronic fatigue, sinusitis – Probably the most common reason why children and adults consult a Naturopath. Herbs, vitamins and minerals and changes in diet and lifestyle are used to stimulate the immune system. The digestion often needs to be looked at as levels of 'good' bacteria are the cornerstone of a good immune system. Margaret began as a Naturopath because of her struggles with allergies, hayfever and sinusitis so she has a lot of experience in this area. She is a teacher of Jala Neti – a highly effective treatment for sinusitis, hayfever, and runny nose. Please see
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Many of the people who consult Margaret are simply suffering from low energy, low motivation and feeling unwell. Margaret has a swag of tools at her disposal and is able to motivate the patient to make positive change in their lives.
Testimonial:
"I first came to Margaret Boyd-Squires as a young first time mother in a very depleted health state 14 years ago. I had been diagnosed with a large breast abscess for which I was hospitalized and treated with IV antibiotics. I recovered but my energy remained very low and no sooner after getting over an upper respiratory virus, I would succumb to another one. I had developed an aberration in my immune system, for which a specialist recommended transfusions with gamma globulins and prompt treatment with antibiotics!. My mother's long time friend suggested trying Naturopathy.
Margaret treated me with herbal medicine, gradually weaning me off the antibiotics and making dietary modifications and including supplements (vitamins and minerals) for my depleted state. My immune system became stronger and I was able to fight off the infections without antibiotics. Six months later at a follow-up check with the specialist, he reported that the immune aberration had reversed completely!!
My family has attended Margaret ever since, and she has healed any ailments quickly and without any complications. I recently tore two ligaments in my ankle for which surgery was recommended, and was back to walking and excercising after a programme of supplements and Margaret's skilful massage. Over the years Margaret has taught us how to become "in tune" with our bodies - and how to look after our health. In fact my daughter had a routine blood test recently and the doctor commented that she was "the most biochemically healthy teenager he had ever seen!".
We rarely need to consult a G.P. these days as Margaret is our primary health care practitioner. I have had occasion to recommend Margaret to many friends and acquaintances who have all enjoyed the same great success that our family has experienced. We all know that prevention is better than cure, and in the ancient philosopher Virgil's words "the greatest wealth is health". Margaret has certainly been our best health insurance policy."
Mary Forbes, Balywn Victoria.
Margaret has been a member of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS) since 1995. Membership number 5012 (www.atms.com.au)
HEALTH FUND REBATES available from all funds.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Bachelor of Health Science - Naturopathy
Diploma of Applied Science - Naturopathy
Certificate of Relaxation Massage
Service Categories
Ear Candling, Flower Essences, Herbalists, Iridologists, Lymphatic Drainage, Natural Fertility Management, Naturopaths, Nutrition, Remedial Massage, Weight Loss
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