PURA VIDA REMEDIES
Remedies for your body
PURA VIDA’ is a Costa Rican saying which translates into Pure Life. It embraces an attitude of enjoying life, while adopting a positive attitude towards health and wellbeing. Costa Ricans endeavour to lead a life of simplicity, foster strong community bonds, and enjoy deep connections to nature.
Luckily you don’t have to travel all the way to Costa Rica to experience PURA VIDA, (although I highly recommend it as a travel destination!).
At PURA VIDA Remedies, we specialise in restorative health solutions, by focusing on the Lymphatic System and the Fascia. Treatments provided support both physical and mental health. Our forward-thinking focus lies in disease prevention, healthy ageing, and general health maintenance, while encouraging the community to think of their health span instead of lifespan.
The Lymphatic System
What is the Lymphatic System
It is primarily a defence system, fighting disease within the body as it destroys invading pathogens like bacteria and viruses. This system is composed of veins, capillaries, vessels, muscles, primary organs (bone marrow and thymus), secondary organs (lymph nodes, tonsils, liver, and spleen), and tissues that work to transport lymph fluid to the blood stream.
Why do we focus on the Lymphatic System
It’s responsible for the body’s immunity, transporting immune cells to fight infection, pathogens and toxins, and moving waste and inflammation from cells and tissues. It also works closely with the immune, digestive and circulatory systems.
Other important functions include – transporting hormones, regulating fluid balances in the body, supporting fat absorption in the gut and detoxing metabolic byproducts.
There is also an emotional influence on the lymphatic system. Stress, anxiety and negative emotions can affect the flow and function of the system as a whole. This is particularly evident in situations of chronic stress.
Signs of dysfunction can include swelling, bloating, digestive issues, constipation, sinus congestion, fluid retention, skin issues, reduced immunity, brain fog, poor sleep quality, lymphoedema, and lipedema.
The Glymphatic System
What is the Glymphatic System
A recently discovered system within the dura matter of the brain, which removes metabolic waste, toxins and other harmful substances from the brain. Most active during sleep, it aims to maintain brain health.
Why do we focus on the Glymphatic System
Studies are being conducted to explore whether this detoxification pathway has an influence on preventing brain based diseases like alzheimers and dementia.
Fascia
What is the Fascia
This connective tissue consists of densely packed collagen fibres. It is a sensory organ providing information to the brain through the central nervous system. Superficial fascia is located under the skin, while deeper layers are found within muscles, around organs, cells, vessels, arteries, tendons and bones.
Why do we focus on Fascia
This system integrates with the circulatory, musculoskeletal and lymphatic systems, and helps with posture and proprioception (awareness of the body in space). The lymphatic system brings nutrients to the fascia while lubricating the tissues, then removes waste which is transported by lymphatic fluid.
The fascia should stretch, recoil and adapt under pressure, but can become dense or less elastic through disease, injury, under/over use, ageing, surgery, emotional trauma, repetitive movement, inflammation and hydration.
Healthy nourished fascia moves freely, increases rage of movement, maintains balance, and assists with the smooth circulation and movement of lymphatic fluid.
Dehydrated fascia disrupts body signals, communication and energy flow.
Signs of dysfunction include
Chronic recurring pain in an area, inflexibility or stiffness in the body, sluggishness throughout the day, restricted range of movement and poor posture.
It is primarily a defence system, fighting disease within the body.
What are the Solutions??
Since fascia and the lymphatic system work in tandem to prevent illness, and maintain body structure, actions taken to improve the health of one can have significant effects on the other.
Simple measures one can take to improve lymphatic/fascial health include – hydration, gentle stretching and exercise, good nutritional support, self massage, breathwork, and dry brushing.
In order to foster community bonds, clients also have access to group sessions (often held in nature), around the Gold Coast and Northern NSW. Clients are encouraged to share their experiences and connect in a supportive environment.
Sessions focus on education and embracing simple strategies which can be continued at home to maintain health and prevent disease like hydration, gentle stretching, deep breathing, dry brushing, self massage techniques.
If you are part of a group that would benefit from such a session, contact us to register your interest.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 10am to 3.30pm
Saturday to Sunday: Closed
OUR LOCATION
P3 Recovery Centre, Unit 1/5 Commercial Dr, Ashmore, QLD, 4214