Collagen

1 June 2020 – Collagen is the most abundant protein that forms your skin, providing structure and firmness. Collagen is produced by special cells in the second layer of your skin. Collagen is produced by fibroblasts and broken down by enzymes. If this production and breakdown process has a good balance this ensures that you have a beautiful, firm skin. Collagen producing cells cease functioning as you age and collagen is broken down faster than it is restored leaving skin feeling loose and allowing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.

This often becomes visible around the age of 35 / 40, but the process generally starts years earlier. The aging process is different for everyone, and depends on various hereditary and environmental factors such as stress, UV exposure and nutrition.

You can incorporate more collagen in your diet by eating any of the following foods:

  • avocado
  • red and yellow vegetables
  • citrus fruits
  • cashew nuts
  • carrots
  • beans
  • chicken
  • fish 
  • garlic

There are also supplements available with collagen. This can slow down the aging process and maintain elasticity in skin. Contact us for more information about collagen supplementation and how to increase the activity of your collagen producing cells

Collagen Activ – BioCeuticals: $ 39.95

Healthy skin showing strong collagen structure

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Conditions We See

Fertility and IVF Support

Fertility challenges are more common than many people realise, affecting around one in six couples at some stage of their journey to conceive. Our Altona clinic in Melbourne's inner west offers fertility acupuncture and Chinese medicine as part of a holistic approach to reproductive health, for those trying to conceive naturally or preparing for IVF or IUI.

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Headaches and Migraines

Headaches and migraines affect millions of Australians and can range from occasional tension headaches to debilitating migraine attacks. Our Altona clinic offers acupuncture and Chinese medicine as part of a gentle, whole-person approach that aims to understand and address the patterns contributing to your headaches.

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Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is a common condition that affects many people at different stages of life. It can present as a dull ache, stiffness, or sharper pain, and may be associated with factors such as muscle tension, joint restriction, postural strain, or prolonged sitting. For some people, it can make everyday activities like bending, lifting, sitting, or sleeping less comfortable.

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Menstrual Health

Menstrual health refers to the overall quality and regularity of your cycle, including timing, flow, symptoms, and how you feel throughout the month. A healthy cycle should feel relatively predictable and manageable, without significant disruption to your energy, mood, or daily life. Changes in the menstrual cycle can show up as irregular periods, pain, PMS, heavy bleeding, or symptoms that shift from month to month.

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Neck and Shoulder Pain

Neck and shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints we see at the clinic. It can build up gradually from prolonged desk work, poor posture, stress or repetitive movement, or follow an acute strain. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine offer a whole-person approach that looks beyond the pain to the patterns contributing to it.

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Period Pain

Painful, irregular or heavy periods are extremely common but are not something you just have to live with. There is often an underlying pattern that can be identified and supported. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine take a whole-person approach to menstrual health, from period pain to conditions like endometriosis, PCOS and PMS.

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