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 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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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 she effectively uses them in clinic when dealing with Autoimmune cases.

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.

To learn more, be sure to purchase  OptimalRx Herbal Webinar Series Clinical Advancements in Herbal Medicine from our website www.optimalrx.com.au or from your Distributor.  

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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 practice for your patients when it comes to their microbiome.

Julianne has a strong background in science, health and wellness, working and studying within this industry for the past 20 years. As a degree-qualified Naturopath, she has a keen interest in immune health and managing immune dysregulation due to infectious pathogens. Understanding the pathology behind disease and how Naturopathy (particularly herbal medicine, nutritionals and diet) can manipulate and improve disease is a priority in her research and ongoing education. Julianne regularly presents at professional seminars and conferences, often focusing on topics that include herbal medicine, immunity, and infection.

To learn more, about this topic be sure to add this invaluable resource to your knowledge library:  OptimalRx Clinical Advancements in Herbal Medicine - Microbiome, Immunity & CIRS Series, available from our website www.optimalrx.com.au - available from July 2020.  


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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 with Lyme and water damaged buildings. She has treated over 7000 patients and she consults with clients worldwide via Skype as the director of her own clinical practice.  Briana writes regularly on the topic of CIRS  for Dr Sandeep Gupta and her clinical writing has been featured by the Lyme Disease Association of Australia.  Listen to Briana and learn how phyto-medicines have been used to successfully treat her patients with CIRS.  

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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 management, and mind-body healing. For over 20 years, Karen has helped many hundreds of women and their families transform their health and wellbeing through her personalised, practical and expert healthcare solutions that work for the whole family.

To learn more and hear Karen discuss in depth issues associated with cognition, OptimalRx has developed a Webinar Series dedicated to Neuroendocrine disorders.  Practitioners are able to visit www.optimalrx.com.au and order the on demand webinars which is complemented with notes and clinical desk resources.

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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 philosophy that ‘everybody’s body is different’ and with that in mind, each prescription is designed uniquely for that person. Sheryl is one of the primary Naturopaths at the Parkdale Wellbeing Clinic in Melbourne, Australia, and looks after many children in her practice, including patients with autism spectrum and neurodevelopmental disorders.  Sheryl has a great love of herbal medicine, and utilises this modality extensively when treating her patients with autism.

If you enjoyed this podcast and wish to learn more, visit www.optimalrx.com.au to purchase the Neuroendocrine Series. 

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Join Kristin and Julianne as they talk with Dr. Shala Rasouli.  As an accomplished scientist and immunologist with a PhD in immunology and melanoma cancer research, Shala is also an experienced Naturopath with a passion for integrative and herbal medicines in cancer support.  In this episode, Shala discusses how to use herbal medicines effectively to treat certain thyroid disorders.  Dr. Shala’s webinar on thyroid disorders, complete with notes, will be available for purchase from www.optimalrx.com.au on the 1st of April 2020.


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In this episode, Julianne Grant and Kristin Gilmour explain how viruses affect our general health and immune systems, and discuss the significance of cytokine storms. In the second half of the podcast, you'll hear Julianne and Kristin delve into their favourite herbs and how these herbal medicines effectively modulate immune responses and improve our patients’ resilience and recovery from infections.

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OptimalRx is excited to announce a second podcast which focuses on our new Giant Bladder Kelp as well as the Glycetract Range.   Listen to Kristin Gilmour discuss in detail the benefits, potency and clinical uses of our new Giant Bladder Kelp.  Followed by Julianne Grant giving an in-depth overview of our Glycetract range including how they are made, why and when to use them and how all practitioners could incorporate them into their dispensary.


0:44    Optimal Giant Bladder Kelp with Kristin Gilmour
15:43  OptimalRx Glycetract Range with Julianne Grant


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Hello to everyone and welcome to an amazing 2020! This year we are creating podcasts as part of our education offering and we’re excited to bring you a new platform where we can share our love of herbal medicine. Our podcasts will include guest speakers, product information, clinical insights, new research and herbal knowledge. We hope you join us on this journey as we explore all things herbal, it's going to be a wonderful thyme. 

In this short podcast, Kristin Gilmour and Julianne Grant introduce OptimalRx and explain the benefits of our podcast for health practitioners.  

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