Pioneering Integrative Natural Health through Personal Experience

Challenging life experiences, health related or others do not happen by coincidence.
Very often, these experiences function as universal messages to guide one’s path towards a special purpose for healing and better wellbeing. Dipesh Parbhoo, founder and independent business owner of  
Health Synergy, which is based in Illovo, Johannesburg, is testament to this message.  Through his personal journey of health challenges, Health Synergy was born out of a deep desire and motivation to educate and support others who struggle with similar health challenges and illnesses.

Health Synergy was established after Dipesh researched various natural therapies, which he used to overcome his battle with ill health.  Having being diagnosed with Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome by an Endocrinologist, he was advised that his impaired adrenal functioning had resulted in a domino effect on various imbalances in his body.

He was fortunate that his endocrinologist was committed to the traditional medical route of treatment but also had a belief in the more natural way of healing as a sustainable long term solution.  A key feature of this integrative way of healing included the use of anti-aging methods to help repair the various imbalances in his body.  Despite the fact that the efforts of this integrative approach supported his recovery to a certain degree, he very soon realised that the sustainability of his better health and further recovery would be jeopardised should he choose not to make permanent lifestyle changes.

Journeying Forward

This led him to research and explore various complimentary modalities.  These modalities included dietary and lifestyle changes with a nutritional therapist who guided him on the adoption of a low GL (glycemic load) diet, further advocated by leading UK nutritionist, Patrick Holford.  Dipesh chose to attend various nutritional lecturers when Patrick Holford visited South Africa and chose to further understand how food and natural supplements could be used to heal the body naturally.  By following this diet, he immediately noticed sustained energy levels throughout the day and improved physical and mental performance.

Subsequent to making dietary and lifestyle changes, Dipesh chose to do a Live Blood consultation with a Homeopath, which was used to reveal a multitude of imbalances and internal stressors offering incredible insights into one’s state of health at a cellular level – all from a drop of blood.  One of the imbalances revealed was digestion difficulties which prevented the breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients.  This is testament to the famous saying that advocates that, ‘you are what you eat, and more importantly, what you absorb’.  This revelation led him to actively seek and use digestive enzymes as part of his daily health regime.

 

Further Insights

His driving force to heal and achieve better wellbeing, led him to read and research various books relating to natural healing.  One such book, heavily influenced his thinking and brought him to realise many ‘aha’ moments regarding the secrets and truths behind the modern lifestyle we all lead.  In his book, Being Human, author and natural wellness expert from Durban, Ramesh Ramkumar speaks about how our modern lifestyle has lead us to eat more food from the factory and less food from the natural tree.  This, he reveals is the key challenge to high toxicity levels in our system and especially the colon.   Ramesh, therefore advocates Colon Hydrotherapy sessions as a critical form of detoxing and cleansing our bodies, to allow maximum absorption of nutrients, whilst boosting energy and vitality levels.  Totally captivated by the truths revealed in this book, Dipesh chose to source and experience first hand, the benefits of colon hydrotherapy sessions.

Also revealed within Ramesh Ramkumar’s book, was the powerful benefits of oxygen in the prevention and treatment of ill health. Central to this, Ramesh advocates deep breathing exercises for increasing oxygen levels in one’s body.  It is said, that the average human being requires 9000 litres of oxygen, whilst most office based people only breathe in a third of this i.e. approximately 3000 litres of oxygen daily.   In an attempt to seek solutions that involved oxygen, Dipesh stumbled across Ozone Therapy as a natural method to increase oxygen levels in the body.  After having experienced these sessions, Dipesh witnessed a dramatic increase in energy levels, improved circulation and weight-loss.
Manual lymph drainage massages functioned as a further natural therapy that focused on detoxing the body and promoting better balance through relaxation.

Journey to wellbeing.

After working with all these natural practitioners and modalities, Dipesh immediately felt the benefits.  His energy levels improved.  He had lost 17kgs and felt like he had been given a new lease on life.
Health Synergy was then borne out of this personal journey of ill health and the unwavering pursuit of better health, balance and wellbeing.  He then felt that it would be really beneficial if all these modalities could be housed under one umbrella, where a holistic solution could be provided for the client.  Health Synergy’s vision is therefore to, support you in preventing and managing the impact of lifestyle induced stressors to the human body and mind. The centre aims to provide you with alternative and complementary therapies including specialised detoxification methods to support the promotion of your health and mental vitality.

In support of this vision and in seeking the recipe behind better health and wellbeing, Health Synergy houses the following key services offerings i.e. Nutritional therapy, homeopathy, colon hydrotherapy, ozone therapy and massage therapy.  Dipesh is living proof that such services have the powerful ability to mobilise the body’s natural healing devices!

Testimonials from Health Synergy Clients

“I had a Hot Stone Massage and an Ozone Treatment about a week ago and had a wonderful experience. The centre is quiet, peaceful and run so professionally. I would recommend treatments at Health Synergy any time and in fact have done to a few friends already. Thank you to the Health Synergy Team!!”
~Nikki

“I actually came across your ad in the Sandton chronicle by mistake, (or was it?)
What appealed to me was the alternative treatments, that some GP’s wouldn’t consider in referring their patients too, for whatever reason.
I have not been feeling well for years and I’ve done tons of blood tests and the results were always the same, normal, except that I wasn’t feeling normal. Why couldn’t these doctors understand that?
I decided long ago, that I would go “knocking on all doors” until I found somebody that could help me. so I took the leap, and wow, I haven’t been disappointment so far. So my first step was to email Health Synergy, sometimes you get more info that way, and that’s when I came across the very helpful and friendly staff at Health Synergy. To be honest I had a lot of questions, but everytime I got such answers as “no problem”, “feel free to contact me”, and that is what convinced me to give it a try. Well the first time I went in, I got greeted by a smile, and when the ladies would walk by, they greeted me and made me feel very welcome (that’s not always the case at doctors rooms, which to be honest makes me feel even more nervous), and the atmosphere is so relaxing, you can honestly feel the good energy.

Then I met Dr Okker Botha, he asked me questions that no other doctor has asked me, and believe me I’ve been to plenty, but the surprise was still waiting for me. He then proceeded to do Live Blood Analysis. Now this was a breath of fresh air. No waiting a few days for the labs to send the results to the doctor, and in my case, the tests being placed under the wrong patient, and not all the results back at the same time. But not here, it’s done right in front of your eyes, and the doctor proceeded to “translate” my results to a language that I could understand. Some doctors tend to forget that we haven’t all got doctor degrees.
After a month of doing the treatment, I had to go back for a follow-up, and what a surprise. You can actually see the difference between the first Live Blood test and the second one. It’s made a world of difference to my life. You can feel your body getting better.
To anybody that is reading this and feeling like I felt, you have nothing to lose, but believe me everything to gain. You deserve to be in the best health possible.”
~Elizabeth

“I have completed the 7 day colon detox therapy and it has been an incredibly amazing experience! Some of the benefits I experienced included enormous relief from constipation, significant reduction in cellulite and general weight loss and huge relief from PMS symptoms and period pain. Others commented on my eyes sparkling and general clearing of my skin.
Apart from the enormous benefits mentioned, probably the biggest difference I experienced was a change in my energy levels. I felt like a new person with bountiful energy and was able to wake up in the morning with a spring in my step instead of the struggle I was experiencing to get out of bed prior to this therapy.
I will definitely recommend the 7 day colon detox to anyone who is determined to change the way they feel – it is truly an investment in your body and mind!
Thank you to Health Synergy staff and practitioners whom I experienced to be very friendly and professional in this relaxing environment!”
~ Zandile

“As soon as I entered the ozone therapy pod, I immediately felt the steam working on opening my pores and the ozone entering them. It was the most rejuvenating experience which gave me a fast and sustainable boost in my energy levels. I highly recommend the ozone therapy and will definitely return for further sessions!”
~ Zandile

“My wife convinced me to go for the 7 day colon detox therapy and I was highly skeptical and very resistant in the beginning. I am so thankful everyday that I did eventually go for it. Prior to the therapy, I was feeling very tired, stressed, struggled with concentration in general and felt very bloated. I hardly ate and often skipped meals in a day.

The results of the therapy were unbelievable. I have lost my bloatedness, I have lost weight and have no bulging, and my concentration levels have improved significantly. The colon therapy has rejuvenated my digestive system and with the result, my appetite has been restored with the correct diet. I am therefore replenishing all the correct nutrients that my body was lacking previously.
I am so thankful that I decided to try this therapy and will certainly be returning as I believe it can play an important role in maintaining my better health”
~ Nathan

Article  & Testimonials courtesy of  Health Synergy, based in Illovo, Johannesburg