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Join Julianne and Kristin as they interview Christina Veselak, a licensed Psychotherapist and addiction recovery/relapse prevention specialist from the United States of America.  Christina has specialised in addiction recovery for over 40 years and has a vast range of experience and training in supporting the emotional, social and spiritual components of recovery, including her expertise as a mental health nutritionist and training in Western Herbal Medicine.  This podcast delves into the underlying biochemical and psychosocial aspects of addictive disorders, and how we as natural healthcare practitioners can support these patients via dietary interventions, herbal medicine, and the importance of collaborative care. 

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This podcast is a teaser to our webinar, Clinical Herbalism - The Addiction Series. Benefit from the wisdom of experienced practitioners, Christina Veselak and Professor. Eric Yarnell, who discuss managing addiction with herbal medicines.  Practitioners will come away with a comprehensive understanding of the biochemical foundations for addiction and recovery, as well as practical and efficacious herbal medicine treatment strategies for managing addictions. 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. 

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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Join Kristin and Julianne as they interview Naturopath Melissa Colosimo of Husk Naturopathy about the complex and often misdiagnosed condition of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).  Melissa Colosimo is a naturopath and nutritionist with a clinical focus on chronic and debilitating skin conditions. Eczema and TSW is a subject she is hugely passionate about, not only as an advocate for her clients, but also as they are conditions she experienced herself. Melissa dives into the ins and outs of the condition, as well as her approach to treatment. 

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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. 

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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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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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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