Tech Talk with OptimalRx

Join Kristin and Julianne as they interview Dr. Julie Greenberg, a registered Naturopathic Doctor from the United States of America who has dedicated her Naturopathic practice to holistic skin care.  Hear Dr. Greenberg compare and discuss two prevalent skin conditions, eczema and psoriasis.  Dr. Greenberg dives into the pathophysiology of each condition, the major drivers, functional testing options, and herbal treatment considerations.  This podcast interview touches on aspects of these skin conditions that Dr. Greenberg covers in depth in her two February 2024 webinars on eczema and psoriasis.

For more information, please view Dr. Julie Greenberg's website:
https://rootcausedermatology.com/

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This podcast is a teaser to our webinar, Clinical Herbalism - The Skin Series. Benefit from the wisdom of experienced practitioners who specialise in holistic skin health in this upcoming live webinar series. You will receive ongoing access to the recordings, notes and support materials, and you will have the opportunity to engage directly with our naturopathic experts during live Q&A sessions. Practitioners will come away with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying drivers and pathophysiology of some of the most common skin conditions, as well as practical and efficacious herbal medicine treatment strategies to support their patients’ skin health. To learn more contact us via our website or reach out via Instagram. 

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Join Julianne and Kristin as they interview Naturopath Asha Evertsz about the extremely common skin disease, Acne. Asha, an experienced clinical Naturopath who has spent the span of her career specialising in acne, discusses the many drivers of acne, the emotional and psychological challenges that are all too common with this disease, and the role both the skin and gut microbiomes play in the development and progression of acne. We also delve into the phytomedicines that Asha utilises clinically with her patients in addressing acne drivers and in supporting the individual holistically.

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This podcast is a teaser to our webinar, Clinical Herbalism - The Skin Series. Benefit from the wisdom of experienced practitioners who specialise in holistic skin health in this upcoming live webinar series. You will receive ongoing access to the recordings, notes and support materials, and you will have the opportunity to engage directly with our naturopathic experts during live Q&A sessions. Practitioners will come away with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying drivers and pathophysiology of some of the most common skin conditions, as well as practical and efficacious herbal medicine treatment strategies to support their patients’ skin health. To learn more contact us via our website or reach out via Instagram. 

DISCLAIMER: All information provided via OptimalRx is for educational and informational purposes only.  The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for independent professional advice.  Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health. Thank you.

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We were lucky enough to have Dr. Tieraona Low Dog share her wisdom around plant medicine for stress management a few years ago, and we are sharing excerpts from a lecture she recorded for OptimalRx in 2017. In this podcast recording, you will hear Dr. Tieraona Low Dog discuss the use of herbal nervines in the management of stress. Dr. Tieraona Low Dog imparts her extensive clinical experience, outlining individual herbal nervines, specifically nervine tonics and nervine relaxants. Each plant nervine tends to suit a particular symptom profile and personality picture, and understanding this helps practitioners prescribe the most suitable nervine for their patients. Paired with herbal adaptogens, herbal nervines provide invaluable support to busy individuals by improving their resilience to stress, supporting their nervous system function and structure, and supporting their ability to adapt appropriately to life’s stressors.This is an invaluable podcast for all practitioners, one that will enhance your knowledge and use of herbal nervines.

Chapter Markers:
2:08 – St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
7:27 – Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) & Baical Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
15:34 – Oats (Avena sativa)
19:41 – Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
25:33 – Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
29:55 – Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
35:04 – Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis)
38:26 – Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata)
45:13 – Hops (Humulus lupus)
51:00 – Californian Poppy (Eschscholtzia californica)
52:24 – Kava (Piper methysticum)

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Dr. Tieraona Low Dog is an American herbalist, educator, author, researcher, and medical doctor, who seeks to connect people to the medicine and magic already present in their bodies and lives.  We were lucky enough to have Dr. Tieraona Low Dog share her wisdom around plant medicine for stress management a few years ago, and we are sharing excerpts from a lecture she recorded for OptimalRx in 2016.  In this podcast recording, you will hear Dr. Tieraona Low Dog discuss the use of herbal adaptogens in the management of stress, incorporating her extensive clinical experience.  Each plant adaptogen tends to suit a particular symptom profile and personality picture, and understanding this helps practitioners prescribe the most suitable adaptogen for their patients.  Dr. Tieraona Low Dog helps us to understand the role stress plays in the pathophysiology of disease and how herbal adaptogens provide invaluable support to busy individuals by improving their resilience and providing them with the ability to adapt appropriately to life’s stressors.  This is an invaluable podcast for all practitioners, one that will enhance your knowledge and use of herbal adaptogens.

Chapter Markers
23:05 Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
29:45 Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
35:00 American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium)
43:30 Withania (Withania somnifera)
50:35 Shatavari (Asparagus racemosa)
56:45 Bacopa (Bacopa monniera)
103:15 Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
106:00 Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

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Kristin Gilmour and Julianne Grant delve into the specific health promoting properties of medicinal mushrooms that support healthy ageing and longevity. This podcast discusses the drivers and conditions associated with accelerated ageing, and the unique role medicinal mushrooms play in addressing these factors. Tune in to learn more about the individual prescribing of medicinal mushrooms in this arena.

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Step into a captivating conversation with acclaimed Naturopath Sandra Villella as she delves into the fascinating realm of longevity.  In this episode, Sandra explores how healthcare practitioners can harness the remarkable potential of phytomedicines to bolster enduring vitality across all stages of life.  Hear Sandra discuss how to address common chronic health conditions associated with ageing and discover how phytomedicines can play a significant role in improving the healthspan of patients.

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Join Julianne Grant as she interviews Kristin Gilmour about the many far-reaching health implications of hidden kidney dysfunction. This podcast episode explores the impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD), a ‘silent epidemic’ affecting an increasing number of patients. Kristin, an experienced Melbourne-based Naturopath, discusses interpreting test results for earlier intervention and shares her phytomedicine strategies to support practitioners in treating this important and often overlooked area of health.    

Kristin is an experienced Melbourne-based Naturopathic practitioner with a special interest in the management of immune health, chronic inflammatory disorders, and skin conditions.  Alongside her longstanding Naturopathic practice, Kristin is also a respected researcher, technical writer, and educator.  Kristin has a great love of herbal medicine, which is the focus of much of her research, writing, and lecturing.  Kristin is passionate about health education, whether that's with patients in private consultation or group workshops, via providing educational online resources, or through further support and training for Naturopathic practitioners, Integrative Doctors, and Allied Health professionals.  With a continued drive to further the reach of our profession and improve the health of as many people as possible, Kristin provides health practitioners with practical and innovative natural medicine strategies based on current research and clinical results.

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Join Kristin Gilmour as she interviews Julianne Grant to discuss the immune system implications within the tumour microenvironment. This podcast explores the unique immune environment that is slowly established through the stages of cancer cell growth and spread. 

Julianne, an experienced Melbourne-based Naturopath who focuses her clinic on supporting immune health, discusses the important role of specific phytomedicines and medicinal mushrooms in modulating the tumour microenvironment to promote a less favourable terrain for cancer cell survival. 

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Julianne Grant and Kristin Gilmour are joined by respected vulvovaginal specialist Naturopath, Jessica Lloyd, in an insightful and engaging conversation about her upcoming webinar which will discuss the role of phytomedicines for the vaginal microbiome. Jessica Lloyd is the founder of myvagina.com and her expertise in vulvovaginal health has helped countless people overcome debilitating chronic urogenital infections and other serious pelvic conditions. With her vast knowledge, compassionate approach, and commitment to supporting people to take control of their health, Jessica Lloyd is a true leader in wholistic vulvovaginal health care. Jessica Lloyd shares some of her clinical insights in this podcast episode, touching on common conditions such as Bacterial vaginosis and Aerobic vaginitis.


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In our final podcast tribute to herbalist Stephen Buhner, we are sharing his informative webinar recorded in 2016 which discusses the use of herbal medicine in Lyme disease.  Lyme disease is a topic Stephen had researched and written on extensively and published his book, Healing Lyme disease Coinfections in 2013.

In this podcast Stephen details the aetiology of Lyme disease, the co-infections that are often present, the options for testing and diagnosis, and also provides us with treatment aims, basic protocols, the key herbal medicines to utilise and their mechanisms of action.  As always, Stephen was extremely generous with sharing his research and clinical knowledge and we know that our practitioners listening will find the information in this podcast invaluable, practical and clinically relevant. 

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Chapter Markers

Approx. 3:20 – “Spirochetes e.g. Borrelia species”
Approx. 5:40 – “Lyme Disease Co-infections”
Approx. 8:15 – “Relapsing Fever Borrelia”
Approx. 9:30 – “Borrelia miyamotoi”
Approx. 9:45 – “Biting Insects”
Approx. 10:45 – “Chronic Disease Linked To Borrelia Infection”
Approx. 15:05  – “Antibiotics”
Approx. 15:40 – “Immune System Health”
Approx. 16:10 – “Lyme Disease Symptoms & Testing”
Approx. 22:10 – “Bacteria Forms & Features”
Approx. 29:16 – “Post-Lyme Disease Syndrome & Chronic Lyme Disease”
Approx. 32:50 – “An Ecological Disease”
Approx. 39:00 – “Protecting Endothelial Integrity”
Approx. 40:17 – “Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum)”
Approx. 42:30 – “Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)”
Approx. 43:00 – “Protecting Collagen Structures & Enhancing Immune Function”
Approx. 43:30 – “Lyme Neuroborreliosis”
Approx. 48:00 – “7 Considerations When Treating Lyme Disease”
Approx. 50:05 – “Antispirochetal Herbs; Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) & Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum)
Approx. 52:45 – “Cytokine Remodulators; Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) & Baical Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)”
Approx. 53:45 – “Collagen Protection; Kudzu (Pueraria lobata)”
Approx. 54:25 – “Immune Modulators; Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa), Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris), Withania (Withania somnifera), Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthrococcus senticosus), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)”
Approx. 56:50 – “Lyme Neuroborreliosis Interventions”
Approx. 1:01:05 – “Septic Shock; Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis), Astragalus (), Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Kudzu (Pueraria lobata), Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Baical Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), St. Mary’s Thistle (Silybum marianum)”

If you are a qualified practitioner and would like more information on the phytomedicines mentioned by Stephen Buhner, register/log in to the OptimalRx website to access and download free comprehensive herbal Tech Sheets: www.optimalrx.com.au

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Continuing our tribute to Stephen Buhner, this podcast recording is all about stealth pathogens. Stephen recorded this in 2015 and he takes a comprehensive look at Babesia, Bartonella, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia and Borrelia infections, their impact on the body and the unique herbal medicines that we can utilise to target these difficult to treat infections.  Stephen draws on both research and his clinical experience to provide a practical repertory that will assist Natural Medicine Practitioners to navigate these increasingly prevalent clinical presentations. 

Chapter markers:
01:08 – Stealth Pathogens
8:55 – Lyme Disease
11:40 – Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) and Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
11:51 – Babesia
14:28 – Cryptolepis (Cryptolepis sanguinolenta), Burr Marigold (Bidens species) and Qing Hao (Artemisia annua)
14:40 – Sida (Sida acuta)
16:00 – Burr Marigold (Bidens species) and Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza)
18:50  – St. Mary’s Thistle (Silybum marianum)
19:05 – L-Arginine
20:24 – Red Root (Ceanothus americanus)
20:53: – Withania (Withania somnifera)
22:45 – Detoxification
24:28 – Bartonella
28:15 – Sida (Sida acuta)
28:25 – Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris), Baical Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), Red Root (Ceanothus americanus), Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) and Withania (Withania somnifera)
29:20 – Isatis (Isatis tinctoria) and Houttuynia (Houttuynia cordata)
29:50   – Lyme Disease Neuroborreliosis
30:47 – Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
30:58 – Arthritis and Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
31:17 – Herbal Repertory
34:42 – Mycoplasma
40:40 – Burr Marigold (Bidens species), berberine-containing plants and Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris)
41:46 – Sida (Sida acuta), Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), berberine-containing plants, Burr Marigold (Bidens species) and Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza)
43:25 – Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) and Baical Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
44:55 – Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database
46:35 – Houttuynia (Houttuynia cordata) and Isatis (Isatis tinctoria)
47:00 – Olive Leaves (Olea europaea) and olive oil
48:40 – Sida (Sida acuta)
50:30 – Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia)
52:17 – Usnea (Usnea species)
54:40 – Houttuynia (Houttuynia cordata), Isatis (Isatis tinctoria) and olive oil
55:23 – Chlamydia
55:40 – Sida (Sida acuta), Burr Marigold (Bidens species), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pleurisy Root (Asclepias tuberosa) and berberine-containing plants
58:40 – Resistant Pathogens and Plant Medicine

If you are a qualified practitioner and would like more information on the phytomedicines mentioned by Stephen Buhner, register/log in to the OptimalRx website to access and download free comprehensive herbal Tech Sheets: www.optimalrx.com.au

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Kristin and Julianne are joined once again by leading Naturopathic Oncologist, Dr. Lise Alschuler.  In this podcast episode, Lise answers questions about her upcoming live, face-to-face Masterclass “Building Skills for Patient-Centred Integrative Care”.  This incredible Masterclass is being held in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday the 1st April 2023, and will be divided into two major sessions: 1) Clinical Pearls in Integrative Oncology and 2) Managing Pharmaceutical Side Effects and Discontinuance with Botanicals and other Natural Therapies.  In this episode, practitioners will be able to listen to Lise touch on some of the information that will be covered in this practical, clinically relevant, one-day event.  If practitioners would like more information or to book into the seminar, please contact OptimalRx or click here.

Registration is available to registered practitioners. 

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Late last year, we sadly said goodbye to American Master Herbalist, Stephen Buhner, who passed away in December.  We are so grateful for Stephen’s legacy and have been paying tribute to him by sharing excerpts from some of the lectures he recorded for OptimalRx in 2015 and 2016.  March’s podcast recording is centred around the topic of herbal antivirals in the treatment of emerging, re-emerging and resistant viral infections.  Stephen researched and wrote extensively on this topic, publishing several books addressing the issue of resistant pathogens, including “Herbal Antibiotics”, “Herbal Antivirals” and “Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections”.  With the recent impact of viral infections upon society, this podcast will provide invaluable education for all practitioners.

Herbal Time Stamps:
00:50 Emerging Viruses and Herbal Antivirals
06:40 Baical Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
12:50 Isatis (Isatis tinctoria)
13:45 Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
15:10 Houttuynia (Houttuynia cordata)
17:10 Elder Flower (Sambucus nigra)
23:00 Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
25:25 Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum)
28:20 Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
29:10 Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
29:55  Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
30:30 Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris)
31:25 Kudzu (Pueraria lobata)
32:20 Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum)
32:35 Baical Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
33:15 Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
34:45 Cytokine Storms and Septic Shock
39:00 Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)
39:30 Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
40:20 Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza)
40:45 Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) and Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris)
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If you are a qualified practitioner and would like more information on the phytomedicines mentioned by Stephen Buhner, register/log in to the OptimalRx website to access and download free comprehensive herbal Tech Sheets: www.optimalrx.com.au

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Late last year, we sadly said goodbye to American Master Herbalist, Stephen Buhner, who passed away in December.  We are so grateful for Stephen’s legacy and are paying tribute to him by sharing excerpts from some of the lectures he recorded for OptimalRx in 2015 and 2016.  In this podcast recording, Stephen discusses the use of botanical medicines as herbal antibiotics in the treatment of drug-resistant bacterial infections.  Some of the herbal antibacterials he mentions include Cryptolepis (Cryptolepis sanguinolenta), Sida (Sida acuta), Qing Hao (Artemisia annua), Burr Marigold (Bidens species), Usnea (Usnea species), Juniper (Juniperus communis), and the berberine-containing plants.  Stephen also details phytomedicines to support the spleen, like Red Root (Ceanothus americanus) and Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), and herbal synergists, such as Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Red Root. 

Stephen Buhner researched and wrote extensively on the topic of resistant pathogens, publishing several books including “Herbal Antibiotics”, “Herbal Antivirals” and “Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections”.  With the number of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections on the rise, this podcast will provide invaluable education for all practitioners. 

If you are a qualified practitioner and would like more information on the phytomedicines mentioned by Stephen, register/log in to the OptimalRx website to access and download free comprehensive herbal Tech Sheets: www.optimalrx.com.au

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The Summer Series continues in this brief podcast with Julianne Grant as she discusses Maitake (Grifola frondosa). This prized mushroom in Traditional Chinese Medicine, was thought to enhance Qi and fortify the spleen, enhance immunity, lower blood pressure and bring vigour to the body.  Listen and learn how Maitake profoundly modulates all aspects of immune health and much more. 

For more information about this wonderful phytomedicine, please download our comprehensive Technical Data Sheet available from our website. This document includes detailed information about Maitake and its constituents, clinical  research, clinical notes, case studies and more. 

Please note, that OptimalRx products and reference material are available to registered healthcare practitioners only. OptimalRx does not supply to the public. 

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Known as the “king of the mushrooms” due its vast range of healthful properties, Chaga (𝘐𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘶𝘴) is a supreme immunomodulating, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and tonic medicinal mushroom that is primarily utilised to prevent and treat cancer, immune dysregulation, cardiometabolic conditions, gastrointestinal conditions and psoriasis. Chemical analysis of Chaga reveals that this medicinal mushroom contains over 200 different types of bioactive substances.  In this brief podcast, you'll hear Kristin talk about Chaga's research and clinical use in practice. 

For more information about this wonderful phytomedicine, please download our comprehensive Technical Data Sheet available from our website. This document includes detailed information about Chaga and its constituents, clinical  research, clinical notes, case studies and more. 

Please note, that OptimalRx products and reference material are available to registered healthcare practitioners only. OptimalRx does not supply to the public. 

DISCLAIMER: All information provided via OptimalRx is for educational and informational purposes only.  The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for independent professional advice.  Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health. Thank you.

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Following on from OptimalRx's Inflammation Education Series,  Kristin Gilmour and Julianne Grant delve into the implications of localised gastrointestinal inflammation and its systemic consequences for health and wellbeing.  Julianne and Kristin discuss innovative herbal medicine strategies, including utilising localised phytomedicine therapy and microbiome modulation to quelch systemic inflammation from the gut out.

For more information about our Inflammation Podcasts, be sure to listen to Chronic Inflammation as a Driver of Disease with Dr. Lise Alschuler, released October 2022.


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Join Kristin and Julianne as they talk to Dr. Lise Alschuler about chronic inflammation as a driver of disease. You’ll hear Lise talk about how water and ethanol extractions of polyphenols help improve their bioavailability.  Lise touches on the synergistic effect of polyphenols from different phytomedicines and their combined synergistic relationship to help improve their efficacy.  Lise also mentions a couple of her favourite anti-inflammatory polyphenol-rich herbs and her strategies to dosing in managing inflammation.

This podcast is designed to provide practitioners with a brief insight into OptimalRx’s live webinar with Dr. Lise Alschuler: Chronic Inflammation as a Driver of Disease.  To learn more, please register to the live webinar here.  (Tuesday 11th October 2022)

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Lise Alschuler, ND is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Arizona where she is the Associate Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Alschuler received her undergraduate degree from Brown University, Providence RI. She obtained her naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University in Seattle WA where she also completed her residency in general naturopathic medicine.

She is board certified in naturopathic oncology and maintains a clinical practice. Dr. Alschuler is past-President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding  board member, Past-President and current Board member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Previously, she was the department head of naturopathic medicine at Midwestern Regional Medical Center and prior to that, was clinic medical director at Bastyr University. Dr. Alschuler co-hosts a podcast, Five To Thrive Live!. She is co-author of Definitive Guide to Cancer, now in its 3rd edition, and Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer.


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Welcome to this month’s Tech Talk with OptimalRx as Julianne and Kristin talk with Phil Rasmussen about the crucial topic of Supporting Sustainability in Herbal Medicine.  Join Phil as he discusses the importance of ethical and sustainable phytomedicine making and prescribing.  Phil explores our human relationship with our environment and the interrelated effect of not just over-harvesting, but bush fires, bees, floods and much more on the availability of our herbs.  You’ll hear about the differences between wildcrafted and cultivated plants in regard to growing, harvesting and sustainability issues, as well as specific herbal medicine examples.  Phil also talks about possible substitutions for some of our favourite herbs at risk of becoming endangered and the options and resources available for practitioners.  This podcast is a must listen for herb lovers who are passionate about ensuring a sustainable future for herbal medicine. 

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Phil has practiced as a phytotherapist in Auckland for 27 years.   He is also the founder and R&D Manager of Phytomed, a manufacturer producing herbal extracts for practitioners in New Zealand and Australia, and the Kiwiherb range of herbal products.  Phil has written and presented extensively on a wide range herbal subjects for practitioner, consumer and industry audiences, is a founding director of the New Zealand industry body Natural Health Products New Zealand, an Honorary Lecturer in Pharmacy at the University of Auckland, and is currently the President of the New Zealand Association of Medical Herbalists. 

Phil has always held a keen interest in plants, and the many ways in which to make them into efficacious medicines.  He is a keen advocate for the incorporation of native and more local plants into the materia medica of practitioners in Australia and New Zealand, and for the statutory regulation of medical herbalists and naturopaths.  Before pursuing herbal medicine he undertook research on antidepressant drugs and serotonin and worked for more than 10 years as a pharmacist. 
- Phil Rasmussen  M.Pharm., M.P.S., Dip. Herb. Med.; M.N.I.M.H.(UK),  M.N.H.A.A; F.N.Z.A.M.H. 

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx, the final podcast in our diabetes  trilogy.   

Join Kristin and Julianne as they chat with New Zealand Phytotherapist, Phil Rasmussen.  Phil discusses the potential for phytomedicines to positively impact type 3 diabetes, a newly identified type of diabetes that manifests as insulin resistance within the brain.  As type 3 diabetes may impact neurocognition and contribute to the aetiology of Alzheimer’s disease, it is valuable to explore the role of phytomedicines in this condition and their ability to promote brain health and cognition via unique mechanisms and pathways.

Other podcasts in this series include: 
Diabetes – Understanding the Renal and Cardiovascular Connection
Phytomedicines for Type 2 Diabetes wth Carrun Squires

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Phil has practiced as a phytotherapist in Auckland for 27 years.   He is also the founder and R&D Manager of Phytomed, a manufacturer producing herbal extracts for practitioners in New Zealand and Australia, and the Kiwiherb range of herbal products.  Phil has written and presented extensively on a wide range herbal subjects for practitioner, consumer and industry audiences, is a founding director of the New Zealand industry body Natural Health Products New Zealand, an Honorary Lecturer in Pharmacy at the University of Auckland, and is currently the President of the New Zealand Association of Medical Herbalists. 

Phil has always held a keen interest in plants, and the many ways in which to make them into efficacious medicines.  He is a keen advocate for the incorporation of native and more local plants into the materia medica of practitioners in Australia and New Zealand, and for the statutory regulation of medical herbalists and naturopaths.  Before pursuing herbal medicine he undertook research on antidepressant drugs and serotonin and worked for more than 10 years as a pharmacist. 
- Phil Rasmussen  M.Pharm., M.P.S., Dip. Herb. Med.; M.N.I.M.H.(UK),  M.N.H.A.A; F.N.Z.A.M.H. 

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