Como Health Group

Como Health Group Acupuncture & Naturopathy Beaumaris Bayside. 40 years of integrative natural medicine

STUCK IN SURVIVAL MODE?Feeling tired but wired?Struggling to switch off, sleep deeply, digest comfortably or recover pro...
12/06/2026

STUCK IN SURVIVAL MODE?

Feeling tired but wired?

Struggling to switch off, sleep deeply, digest comfortably or recover properly?

Most people think stress is something that happens in the mind. But stress transcends the mind. It affects the entire body.

When the nervous system perceives ongoing stress, it shifts the body into survival mode. In this state, resources are redirected away from repair and recovery and towards simply getting through the day.

This can impact:

• Energy levels and fatigue
• Digestion and bloating
• Hormone balance
• Sleep quality
• Immune function
• Inflammation and pain
• Mood, focus and resilience

The important thing to understand is that a stressed nervous system doesn't respond particularly well to reasoning. It responds to safety.

As the body receives consistent signals that it is safe through nourishment, rest, movement, connection and healthy routines, the nervous system can begin to regulate. The body relaxes, symptoms often improve and the mind becomes calmer and clearer.

This is why approaches such as acupuncture, nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, quality sleep, movement and stress management strategies can play an important role in helping the body shift from "fight or flight" into a state where healing can occur.

If you've ever wondered why you're doing all the right things but still don't feel quite right, this article is for you. If you are interested in how we can help you improve your resilience, book in with one of our practitioners.

Read the full blog here:

https://comohealthgroup.com.au/stuck-in-survival-mode-how-chronic-stress-affects-the-nervous-system-gut-hormones-and-healing/

Chronic sinusitis may be affecting more than just your sinuses.As the weather cools and winter approaches, many people n...
05/06/2026

Chronic sinusitis may be affecting more than just your sinuses.

As the weather cools and winter approaches, many people notice the return of blocked noses, sinus pressure, post-nasal drip and recurrent infections.

But what if chronic sinusitis was also contributing to:

❓ Brain fog
❓ Poor concentration
❓ Fatigue
❓ Poor sleep
❓ Reduced productivity
❓ Mood changes

Emerging research suggests that chronic rhinosinusitis may involve persistent inflammation, microbial biofilms and even measurable changes in brain function.

Biofilms are essentially "microbial cities" that can protect bacteria from the immune system and conventional treatments, potentially contributing to persistent and recurrent sinus symptoms.

At COMO Health Group, we take an integrative approach to sinus health that may include:

✔️ Acupuncture
✔️ Naturopathy
✔️ Herbal Medicine
✔️ Nutritional Medicine
✔️ Nebulisation Therapy
✔️ Water-Filtered Infrared Heat Therapy (Hydrosun®)

As winter approaches, now can be a great time to support both your sinus health and your immune system before symptoms become entrenched.

📖 Read the full article below:

https://comohealthgroup.com.au/chronic-sinusitis-biofilms-and-the-brain-a-new-perspective-on-chronic-rhinosinusitis/

Boost immunity, detox, and rejuvenate with our Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna in Bayside Beaumaris. Experience benefits fo...
25/05/2026

Boost immunity, detox, and rejuvenate with our Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna in Bayside Beaumaris. Experience benefits for skin, pain relief, relaxation, and weight loss. Pre-winter special: sessions just $40 until June . Book now and support your wellbeing this season.

One of the reasons we so greatly value with naturopathic medicine at Como Health Group, is that it gives a framework to ...
09/05/2026

One of the reasons we so greatly value with naturopathic medicine at Como Health Group, is that it gives a framework to look at health in a more connected and human way.

Not just “what symptoms do you have?” but why might they be happening in the first place?

How are stress, sleep, digestion, inflammation, pain, lifestyle and the nervous system all interacting together?

As a healthcare model it encourages practitioners to sit with complexity rather than reduce someone down to a diagnosis or isolated symptom.

At its best, naturopathic medicine is deeply curious, evidence-informed and collaborative.

Our naturopaths love the process of helping people connect the dots in their health story.

And often, when everything is finally looked at together, things begin to come into focus.

If you want a more in depth look into naturopathic medicine philosophy, copy the link to our latest blog below.

https://comohealthgroup.com.au/naturopathic-medicine-natural-science-at-work/

For naturopathic bookings, copy the link below.

https://comohealthgroup.cliniko.com/bookings

Chronic pain, stubborn injuries, tight muscles that just won’t let go?At Como Health Group we have been integrating Acup...
08/05/2026

Chronic pain, stubborn injuries, tight muscles that just won’t let go?

At Como Health Group we have been integrating Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy, also known as Biopuncture, into our treatments for years with some fantastic clinical results.

Using tiny amounts of injected BP compliant sterile saline using extremely fine acupuncture needles at the site of injury or pain, this therapy aims to support tissue healing, calm irritated pain pathways, and enhance the body’s own recovery processes.

We commonly use it alongside acupuncture, rehabilitation strategies, and naturopathic support for:
• Sports injuries
• Tendon and ligament issues
• Osteoarthritis
• Neck and back pain
• Persistent muscular tension

Available with

Dr Shaun French and Dr Chris Ravesi at Como Health Group.

For more information, please click the link below to our Blog story

https://comohealthgroup.com.au/acupuncture-point-injection-therapy-for-pain-and-inflammation-the-science-behind-biopuncture-and-saline-injection-therapy/

Fibromyalgia is one of the most common (yet most misunderstood) conditions we see in clinic.And we’ve been seeing a lot ...
06/05/2026

Fibromyalgia is one of the most common (yet most misunderstood) conditions we see in clinic.

And we’ve been seeing a lot more of it lately.

Fibromyalgia isn’t “just pain.”

It’s a nervous system that’s stuck on high alert.

Fatigue. Brain fog. Poor sleep. Sensitivity.
All real. All connected.

Nothing shows up on scans…
But that doesn’t mean nothing is happening.

The understanding is rapidly evolving.
Which means treatment approaches are evolving too.

If the system can become dysregulated…
It can also be retrained.

That’s where we come in.

If you’d like to learn more, visit the link below for a deeper look at the latest research and integrative approaches.

https://comohealthgroup.com.au/fibromyalgia-a-shifting-perspective/

Shaun French | Naturopath & Acupuncturist at Como Health GroupGut issues (SIBO), chronic sinus + immune conditions, stre...
25/04/2026

Shaun French | Naturopath & Acupuncturist at Como Health Group

Gut issues (SIBO), chronic sinus + immune conditions, stress, inflammation, pain, and post-viral fatigue are my focus.

Blending acupuncture, herbal medicine, and targeted nutrition to support real, lasting change.

Whole person. Real results.

To learn more visit

https://comohealthgroup.com.au/practitioners/



Naturopathy Rebates Are Back Big shift in Australian healthcare…Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine are once again e...
24/04/2026

Naturopathy Rebates Are Back

Big shift in Australian healthcare…

Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine are once again eligible for private health insurance rebates from July 2025 following a government review that found supportive evidence.

After being removed in 2019 due to claims of “insufficient evidence” (amid broader pressure on natural therapies across universities and funding bodies), the tide has turned.

This reinstatement reflects what many Australians already know…
Integrative, whole-person care matters.

But here’s the catch 👇
Just because rebates are allowed again doesn’t mean your fund is offering them (yet).

Each insurer decides:
• if they include naturopathy
• when they roll it out
• how much you get back

So what can you do?

Ask your provider:
“Are naturopathy rebates available yet?”
If not… ask when.
If unclear… ask why.

Because when enough people ask, things change.

People power moves healthcare forward.

To learn more visit

https://comohealthgroup.com.au/naturopathy-rebates-return-but-are-you-covered/

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