Optimal Quality - Optimal Education - Optimal Innovation. We’re excited to announce our Podcast Channel - TechTalk with OptimalRx. Our insightful podcast is designed to be another way we keep the practitioner community informed with clinically relevant highlights including research on herbs in action, new products and their usages, guest speakers, and much more. Get ready, follow us on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart or TuneIn/Alexa. *****DISCLAIMER: All information provide ...
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Kristin and Julianne speak with Sheryl Sivell, an experienced Naturopath who has been in full time family Naturopathic clinical practice for 32 years. In this podcast, Sheryl chats about the unique mental health challenges faced by adolescents, including anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive diso…
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Associate Professor Bevin Clare has dedicated her life to plants. Bevin has studied herbal medicine around the world, blending her knowledge of traditional uses of plants with modern science and contemporary healthcare strategies. Several years ago, OptimalRx had the privilege of interviewing Bevin around her clinical knowledge and passion for herb…
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Kristin and Julianne speak with Alisa Asano, a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Counsellor, who specialises in supporting individuals with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and addiction. Alisa draws on her unique qualifications and clinical experience with this patient population, sharing her holistic approach in supporting patients with PMDD and…
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Kristin and Julianne welcome back Prof. Eric Yarnell to the podcast, an experienced Naturopathic Doctor from the United States of America. Eric brings his wealth of knowledge and clinical experience in the realm of addictions, particularly focusing on how natural medicine practitioners can best manage and support patients with different types of ad…
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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 componen…
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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 …
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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 condit…
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Acne with Asha Evertsz
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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 …
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Summer Series - Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters - Dr. Tieraona Low Dog: Stress Management Part 2: Nervines
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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 …
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Summer Series - Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Dr. Tieraona Low Dog: Stress Management Part 1: Adaptogens
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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 …
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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 indiv…
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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 c…
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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 …
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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 supporti…
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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…
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Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Stephen Buhner: Lyme Disease
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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…
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Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Stephen Buhner: Stealth Pathogens
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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 infect…
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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,…
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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 antivir…
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Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Stephen Buhner: Herbal Antibiotics and Resistant Bacteria
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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 a…
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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 …
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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. Che…
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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 mic…
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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 relationsh…
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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 interre…
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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 resist…
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Julianne and Kristin are joined by Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Diabetes Educator, Carrun Squires, where they discuss the very relevant topic of diabetes. In this episode, Carrun explains the pathophysiology, early signs and symptoms of this condition, as well as her favourite phytomedicines used in clinic to treat patients. Carrun discusses some …
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Diabetes – Understanding the Renal and Cardiovascular Connection
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Join Julianne and Kristin as they explore the important connections between diabetes and both renal and cardiovascular health. You will hear Julianne talk about the general pathophysiology that occurs in the microvasculature as a result of type 2 diabetes, the major herbal treatment aims to address this, as well as her favourite phytomedicines to s…
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Julianne and Kristin are joined by Gordon Carruthers, a renowned Naturopath and Herbalist based in Perth, Western Australia. Gordon has a particular interest in treating stress, anxiety and depression and indeed the whole sympathetic nervous system with the litany of conditions that flow from that area. Experiences in recent years have drawn his in…
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Join Julianne and Kristin in this TechTalk episode as they talk with The 2022 ATMS Fertility Symposium Speaker, Rhiannon Hardingham. Rhiannon Hardingham is an experienced fertility naturopath, presenter, practitioner mentor and author, and a lead member of the specialist team of multi-disciplinary practitioners at Melbourne’s Fertile Ground Health …
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Join Julianne and Kristin as they discuss the very pertinent topic of post viral syndrome. They dive deep into the pathophysiology behind its signs and symptoms, as well as discuss herbal medicines that are profound in the management of this complex syndrome. For more information, please visit our website, www.optimalrx.com.au Extra Podcast Links: …
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Welcome to another edition of our Summer Series Edition of Tech Talk with OptimalRx. This month Julianne and Kristin discuss their favourite glycetracts used in clinic for female reproductive health. You'll hear them talk about phytomedicines used in pre and post-partum states, menstrual irregularities, mental health and mood during the female cycl…
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Join Julianne and Kristin as they chat about their favourite herbal glycetracts used in patients presenting with allergies and asthma. You will hear them discuss how they combine herbs and how they effectively treat and target specific conditions using herbal glycetracts. The summer edition of the Tech Talk Podcasts are made for easy listening duri…
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In this third and final podcast in the Oncology series, Julianne Grant and Kristin Gilmour talk with Dr. Lise Alschuler who is an experienced Naturopathic Doctor with board certification in Naturopathic Oncology and brings us her wealth of knowledge in this specialised area. Dr. Lise Alschuler details how circadian rhythm disrupts the path to recov…
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Co-Management in Cancer Care with Dr. Nalini Chilkov
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In this insightful podcast, Kristin and Julianne talk with Dr. Nalini Chilkov who discusses the use of herbal medicines in cancer care co-management, focusing on selected botanicals that influence the tumour microenvironment. As a leading authority and pioneer in the field of Integrative Cancer Care, Dr. Nalini Chilkov provides clinicians with the …
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Join Kristin and Julianne as they discuss Phytomedicine in Cancer Prevention with Dr. Janet Schloss. You'll hear Janet share her experience and research regarding genetic risks for developing cancer, how stress and post viral syndrome set up the environment for cancer growth as well as which herbs are best utilised in these situations. Janet also g…
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Pandemics can place incredible psychological pressure on all members of our community. In particular, our paediatric population are facing tremendously difficult times of isolation from their peers and extended family, remote learning and cessation of structured activities such as sport. Children are navigating increased exposure to negative inform…
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This month Julianne and Kristin are joined by Naturopathic Doctor, Prof. Eric Yarnell, as he discusses phytomedicines used to treat chronic and complex lower respiratory conditions. Eric shares with us the strategies he recommends to help reduce the effects of air pollution, as well as the use of pulmonary lymphagogues to protect the lungs, and the…
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Join Julianne Grant as she interviews Kristin Gilmour about some incredible traditional and energetic aspects of the lungs and discover the clinical relevance of this wholisitic perspective for your patients’ overall health. You’ll get a chance to hear about Kristin’s favourite respiratory herbs and get a taste of what is covered in Kristin’s Respi…
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In this episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx, Kristin Gilmour talks with Herbario Clinic founder and owner, Vito Cozza. As a Herbalist, Vito's experience spans over 44 years of clinical practice and herbal craftsmanship. Vito has also developed a comprehensive range of botanical preparations for inner health, as well as organic skincare, and face an…
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Welcome back to another year of OptimalRx Tech Talk Podcast. In our first episode for the year, Julianne and Kristin talk about the Magic of Herbal Formulations. Julianne and Kristin discuss the considerations they make when using primary, supportive and synergistic herbs to address the condition presented and how the energetics of the herbs affect…
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Challenges in the 4th Trimester with Elizabeth Mucci
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In the final instalment to the OptimalRx podcast 'Conception & Beyond Series', Julianne and Kristin talk with Elizabeth Mucci about the holistic treatment approaches and phytomedicine therapy options for challenges during the 4th trimester. Elizabeth discusses common issues that occur in this patient population and covers postpartum challenges stem…
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Join Julianne and Kristin as they talk with Shalini Nair Kozlowski. In this Tech Talk, Shalini gives a wonderful insight into the phytomedicines that are used for pregnancy and lactation in her clinic. Her extensive experience, education and training makes this podcast invaluable for practitioners who consult with patients at any stage of their pre…
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Join Kristin and Julianne as they talk with Leah Hechtman about her extensive knowledge in fertility and preconception care. As a respected clinician with over 20 years experience, Leah specialises in fertility, pregnancy and reproductive medicine and holds fellowships and memberships with many International organisations. Leah is the Director of T…
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In our tenth episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx, Kristin and Julianne talk with Phil Rasmussen about the OptimalRx Glycetracts range. Learn more about the manufacturing process, efficacy and testing methods of our glycetracts. Phil has practiced as a phytotherapist in Auckland for 27 years. He is also the founder and R&D Manager of Phytomed, a man…
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Enjoy our ninth episode with guest speaker Kristin Gilmour, as Julianne Grant asks pertinent questions about phytomedicines used to treat Autoimmune conditions. This podcast is just a snap shot of our in-depth OptimalRx Herbal Webinar Series - Clinical Advancements in Herbal Medicine. You'll get a chance to hear Kristin's favourite herbs and how sh…
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Welcome to episode eight of Tech Talk with OptimalRx. Sit back and absorb the wealth of knowledge that Julianne Grant discusses in this in-depth podcast about Phytomedicines and Microbiome Modulation. Listen to Kristin Gilmour ask the questions you've probably always wanted to ask about this topic and learn how to use phytomedicines effectively in …
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In this podcast, Kristin and Julianne discuss mould exposure and chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) with Briana Gunn. Briana is an Australian Naturopath who is an expert in rebuilding health after CIRS and tick-borne diseases. In practice since 2009, Briana chose to specialise in biotoxin illnesses after her own experience of dealing wit…
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Welcome to another episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx. In this podcast Julianne and Kristin talk to Karen McElroy about Herbal Medicines used to prevent and treat cognitive decline. Karen McElroy is a leading naturopath, medical herbalist, nutritionist and counsellor, specialising in women and children’s health, digestive disorders, stress managem…
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Sheryl Sivell joins Kristin and Julianne to discuss herbal medicines used in practice to manage Autism. Sheryl has practiced Naturopathy for over 28 years and her clinical focus is on the whole family with special interests in chronic and complex cases. Having three children of her own and knowing how unique they each are, she practices the philoso…
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