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Today we were lucky enough to have a chat with Dr Michael Thomsen (PhD, Medical Herbalist and Naturopath). We talk about his study of naturopathy compared to our more recent experience of uni, his mentors in naturopathy, the union of biomedical healthcare with naturopathic healthcare and his journey for writing the very popular Phytotherapy Desk Reference. He is an experienced naturopath and herbalist with over 30 years experience, a PhD from Sydney University Medical School and a Master of Science from Graduate School of Integrative Medicine at Swinburne University. Michael has extensive industry experience as past technical manager of leading herbal medicine companies in Australia. He is the author of the popular Phytotherapy Desk Reference now in its fourth edition having sold 16,000 copies worldwide. The Phytotherapy Desk Reference is now also an online web application with additional features including herb-drug interactions. At 41:33 we start talking about Michael's book & app, the Phytotherapy Desk Reference, which we know is very popular with our colleagues and will be incredibly handy for our student listeners! LINKS: Phytotherapy Desk Reference BloodAge Analysis MENTIONS: Health Technology Assessment Full eBook Health Technology Assessment Synopsis Current progress of the potential reinstatement of Naturopathy for Health Insurance HMB Supplement as mentioned Experts on Michael's radar & who he follows: Dr Gil Carvalho | Nutrition made simple Dr Peter Attia | The Drive Simon Hill | The Proof Plant Chompers (Chris MacAskill) Sigma Nutrition | Danny Lennon Rhonda Patrick | Found My Fitness ~ Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths here! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests. Check out our Nuanced & Nourished Membership here Connect with us on Instagram ~ CONNECT WITH JULIE: Email Website Instagram Book in with Julie CONNECT WITH KARINDA: Email Website Instagram Book in with Karinda DISCLAIMER FOR PUBLIC: The contents of this podcast or any information mentioned is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you're seeking assistance with your health, please contact an accredited healthcare professional. If you'd like personalised support with your health, you can book a session with Julie or Karinda using the links above. DISCLAIMER FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: The content provided is intended for entertainment and educational purposes. The information discussed in this podcast is not a substitute for professional training. While the authors/hosts make every effort to provide the most up-to-date data and evidence on naturopathic information, this content should not necessarily be considered standard of care and may not reflect individual practices within or outside of Australia. The Nuanced Naturopaths Podcast is a friendly conversation between two friends, us! Karinda and Julie. We're passionate about finding the nuance in natural health. As degree-qualified naturopaths, we like to ask the questions that need to be asked - about all aspects of health, healing and well-being. We delight in questioning firmly held beliefs and finding the nuance in all subjects health-related and beyond. Sometimes it can get a little technical, but hopefully we explain things in a way that's accessible to anyone interested in natural health, whether you're a practitioner or someone who wants to learn more and optimise your wellbeing. It's a chat about poop, periods and everything in between - buckle up for a laugh, a cry and for some things you are yet to consider about your health! Stay nuanced!
FASD—Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder presented by Professor Elizabeth Elliot In this episode you will hear from Professor Elizabeth Elliot AM FAHMS on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the Law. It is a recording of a seminar she gave to Legal Aid NSW criminal lawyers. Professor Elliot is a Distinguished Professor in Paediatrics and Child Health in Sydney University Medical School; Consultant Paediatrician, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (Westmead); a National Health and Medical Council of Australia (NHMRC) Practitioner Fellow; and Fellow of the Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. In this seminar, Professor Elliot provides an update on progress in diagnosing and addressing FASD in Australia. Referrals and more information See the FASD Australia hub for more information and to search for NSW FASD services Sign up to our Law for Community Workers Alerts here
This episode is the recording of an in-house seminar given by Professor Elizabeth Elliot AM FAHMS on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the Law. Professor Elliott is a Distinguished Professor in Paediatrics and Child Health in Sydney University Medical School; Consultant Paediatrician, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (Westmead); a National Health and Medical Council of Australia (NHMRC) Practitioner Fellow; and Fellow of the Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. In this seminar, Professor Elliot provides an update on progress in addressing FASD in Australia and its relevance to the legal profession.
On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I welcome Alison Sim on the show to discuss persistent pain. Alison Sim has a keen interest in educating health professionals about the latest science surrounding pain, especially pain that hangs around – chronic or persisting pain. Alison qualified as an osteopath in 2001. She has a Masters of Pain Management from Sydney University Medical School and Royal North Shore Pain Management Research Institute. She has lectured at Australian Catholic University, Victoria University, RMIT and George Fox University in a variety of science and clinical subjects. She has also worked as part of the teaching team at Deakin University Medical School and is currently based in Melbourne, Australia. In this episode, we discuss: -Societal and financial implications of chronic pain -How Alison develops a therapeutic alliance with patients with persistent pain -Lessons from Pain Heroes: Stories of Hope and Recovery -The importance of empowering patients and enhancing their control over their symptoms -And so much more! “People are starting to catch on but these things take ages to translate through to shifts in healthcare systems.” “A multimodal, biopsychosocial approach is what’s required to get the best outcomes.” “I really place a lot of value on listening and understanding. From that platform, you have a lot more opportunity to make change.” “Don’t take the responsibility of the patient’s outcomes to heart.” For more information on Alison: Alison Sim has a keen interest in educating health professionals about the latest science surrounding pain, especially pain that hangs around – chronic or persisting pain. Pain science can be quite disheartening as a topic – there are no magic bullets or quick fixes. The science can sometimes paint a bleak picture of poor outcomes for any single modality approach. This makes engaging with this material difficult and the result is that practitioners might choose to avoid exploring the material at all. Alison’s seminars and workshops aim to investigate the approaches that have a strong evidence base of proven results and demonstrate how they can be applied in clinical practice. This means better outcomes for your clients and patients. Alison qualified as an osteopath in 2001. She has a Masters of Pain Management from Sydney University Medical School and Royal North Shore Pain Management Research Institute. She has lectured at Australian Catholic University, Victoria University, RMIT and George Fox University in a variety of science and clinical subjects. She has also worked as part of the teaching team at Deakin University Medical School and is currently based in Melbourne, Australia. Alison works part time at Brighton Spinal and Sports Clinic and welcomes referrals for patients with chronic pain. http://www.brightonspinal.com.au Resources discussed on this show: Brighton Spine and Sports Clinic Website Beyond Mechanical Pain Website Pain Heroes: Stories of Hope and Recovery Beyond Mechanical Pain Twitter Beyond Mechanical Pain Facebook Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart! Xo Karen
Alison qualified as an osteopath in 2001. She is currently undertaking a Masters of Pain Management through the Sydney University Medical School and Royal North Shore Pain Management Research Institute. She has lectured at Australian Catholic University, Victoria University and RMIT in a variety of science and clinical subjects. She has also worked as part […]
My guest will be Dr, Karen Wolfe Dr Karen is an Australian Physician, author, entrepreneur, speaker and certified coach with The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is the author of seven books including Medicine from the Inside Out, Create the Body Your Soul Desires and her latest book Is Your Lifestyle Killing You? She has several CD’s including Visualizations for Healing and Glycemic Index Made Easy. Dr Karen co-created The Conscious Body Method Coaching System with Dr Deborah Kern, Ph.D. which is used by many individuals and coaches nationwide. Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Dr Karen went to Sydney University Medical School and graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.}. She worked initially in Australia as a Family Physician followed by 8 years as Medical Director of the Australian Government Health Service. Dr Karen moved to the United States in 1991 and completed a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the National University in California in 1993. She is an international speaker on wellness and nutrition and she frequently speaks at conferences and professional organizations throughout USA and abroad. Dr Karen lives in Mission Viejo, California with her American husband Steve, and has three children and two spunky dogs. She enjoys physical fitness, hiking, travel and having a good ol’ Aussie barbie at home with friends and family. You can visit her at her website at www.drkarenwolfe.org.