Practitioner Newsletter

35 articles

Issue 11 - What You Eat & How You Feel Are Inextricably Linked

Food is crucial to our survival– we know this, and lucky for us it’s a delicious enjoyment we get to indulge in, multiple times each day. However, we don’t often approach food with the gratitude it d…

Updated 1 week ago by Kate

Issue 11 - Blueberry, Cacao & Zucchini Thickshake

Steamed and frozen zucchini in a smoothie... Does this sound strange to you? You'll be pleased to know that zucchini is pretty flavour-neutral in this blueberry blend, and simply helps to boost the v…

Updated 1 week ago by Kate

Issue 11 - Compounding news

Nootropics. Safety? Efficacy? Ethics? There has been some hype around nootropics recently, that has followed with a few questions from practitioners. I thought it would be helpful to write a bit of a…

Updated 1 week ago by Diana

Issue 11 - New Product Arrivals

Mediherb Rhodiola Updated! Mediherb's liquid Rhodiola, has been reformulated into a 1:1 blend. Please bear this in mind when developing your clients herbal formulas! The weekly dose for this updated …

Updated 2 weeks ago by Kate

May 2018 - Compounding News - Glycine

Glycine. Glycine is the smallest, most simple amino acid. It is a precursor to protein formation and acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It plays a role in many diff…

Updated 2 weeks ago by Diana

Issue 9 - Compounding news - NAC

N-Acetylcysteine. N-Acetyl cysteine has been used for a wide range of conditions - from prevention of the flu to treatment of bipolar disorder and recurrent pregnancy loss. It is converted in the bod…

Updated 2 weeks ago by Diana

April 2018 - Compounding News - Inositol

Inositol - fertility, metabolic syndrome and anxiety. Inositol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol that is consumed in the diet, or can be produced in the body from glucose. Dietary sources includ…

Updated 2 weeks ago by Diana

We're Hiring

Position Description. Job Title: Naturopath / Nutritionist or Final Year Student. Type of Position: Part time initially with scope to expand. Compensation By negotiation depending on experience. We a…

Updated 1 month ago by Kate

Issue 10 – New Product Arrivals

Mediherb Adrenal Tonic Phytosynergist. A convenient pre-mixed, supportive adrenal herbal formula to provide improved wellbeing and vitality. MediHerb® Adrenal Tonic Phytosynergist® liquid contains Li…

Updated 1 month ago by Kate

Issue 10 – New Academic Journal Discoveries

Mitochondria and the immune system. New research has emerged on the immune system modulating action of mitochondria . This paper has revealed that when mitochondria comes into contact with immune sys…

Updated 1 month ago by Kate

Issue 10 – Chickpea Pancakes

These pancakes are nothing like the sweet, fluffy, cake-y pancakes of your childhood weekend mornings, rather they're: Savoury. Moreish. Gluten Free. Vegan. Oh, and did I mention they require only th…

Updated 1 month ago by Kate

Issue 9 - Simplest Seed Crackers

These crackers are the best ever. Huge statement, I know but they really, really are. Every person I’ve ever served these too is surprised, delighted and begging for the recipe! These crackers are su…

Updated 3 months ago by Kate

Issue 9 - Yet Another Reason to Love Gut Bacteria!

As a practitioner in natural medicine, I'm sure you don't need convincing that the gut truly is a wild and wonderful thing! Despite being a trendy topic of conversation and interest, the amount of re…

Updated 3 months ago by Kate

Issue 9 - New & Updated Practitioner-Only Products

Mediherb Mushroom Forte. Mushroom Forte tablets contain a specific ratio of Maitake, Reishi and Shiitake mushrooms in a synergistic formula (patent pending). Made with fruiting body extracts for conf…

Updated 3 months ago by Kate

Issue 8 - Wholesome Mung Bean Fritters

Legumes are totally underrated. Believe it or not, they don’t just make you fart – they’re an incredible source of protein, B-vitamins, fibre, starch, magnesium and iron. Legumes are inexpensive and …

Updated 4 months ago by Kate

Issue 8 - Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Support Preconception

Want to know about the small changes you can make to your lifestyle when planning your pregnancy journey? If pulling out your juicer or attempting downward dog yoga pose is low on your priority list …

Updated 4 months ago by Kate

Issue 8 - New Practitioner Product Arrivals

BioMedica AdRestore. A comprehensive formula to support healthy adrenal function, mental capacity and physical endurance during times of stress and/or fatigue. The formula combines key adaptogenic he…

Updated 4 months ago by Kate

Issue 8 - Compounding News

Trimethylglycine ( TMG ) is a derivative of glycine that occurs in plants, especially in quinoa, spinach, wheat and beetroot. It is also known as betaine as it was originally isolated from beets, and…

Updated 4 months ago by Diana

May 2018 - New Products

Bioceuticals. Armaforce Cough Relief. The famous Armaforce has expanded and started a family! Armaforce Cough Relief is one new addition; it's a liquid blend of echinacea, ivy leaf, elecampane, thyme…

Updated 5 months ago by Kate

May 2018 - Sweet Potato, Almond & Cinnamon Donuts

I love the challenge of squeezing in as many helpful, nutrient-dense ingredients into homemade treats as possible. These donuts are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, rich in healing fats and low in …

Updated 5 months ago by Kate

May 2018 - Latest Research and Interesting Discoveries

The Role of Probiotics in the Management of Autoimmunity. A recent study has given us more ammunition towards understanding the powerful role of probiotics and their ability to influence the gut micr…

Updated 5 months ago by Kate

April 2018 - New Products from Orthoplex White Label!

Orthoplex White Label Pure Children's Essentials. Pure Children's Essentials features highly bioavailable and absorbable citrate forms of the macro nutrients, Calcium and Magnesium, along with a care…

Updated 6 months ago by Kate

April 2018 Latest Research + Interesting Discoveries

Platypus Milk - An antibacterial powerhouse! Australian scientists have recently discovered a new antibacterial treatment in the plight against superbugs. We bet you'd never have guessed it would be …

Updated 6 months ago by Kate

April 2018 - Natural Script Updates

Bank Details for Receiving Rebates. The nominated bank details are needed for processing rebates every month. Banks details can be entered through "User Account" settings. Address Record Update. Addr…

Updated 6 months ago by Kate

April 2018 - Coconut, Kaffir Lime & Lemongrass Noodle Soup

There's nothing more homely and comforting to me than a bowl of soup; it's the perfect combination of warm, satisfying and nourishing, and whatever the flavour combination, is guaranteed to hit the s…

Updated 6 months ago by Kate

March 2018 Latest Research + Interesting Discoveries

Cacao. Who doesn't love raw chocolate? In addition to tasting delicious, raw cacao products attract a huge market within the health scene, touted for their antioxidant benefits. For some people howev…

Updated 7 months ago by Kate

March 2018 Natural Script Updates and New Features

Biomedica and Orthoplex White Label Applications Now Available. We now have an online application form for access to Biomedica and Orthoplex White Label products. The application can be accessed thro…

Updated 7 months ago by Diana

February 2018 Natural Script New Features

We are constantly working to improve Natural Script. The updates we have made in the last month are: We have added a support page to the navigation bar on the left-hand side of the dashboard, which y…

Updated 7 months ago by Diana

February 2018 Latest Research + Interesting Discoveries

Algal-oil vs. Fish oil. A recent conversation with a practitioner around algal-oil supplements led me to an interesting path of research! As no client is the same as the next, and everyone has their …

Updated 7 months ago by Kate

Compounding news: PEA and other options in the treatment of pain

Pain management. Recently codeine has been up scheduled away from “pharmacist only” to “prescription only”, which has given us an opportunity in the pharmacy to have conversations with our patients a…

Updated 7 months ago by Diana

Mango & Hemp Seed Green Smoothie

Green smoothie recipes are plentiful. Whether you’ve joined the hype, had a crack at making one yourself, or gagged on a green smoothie that hasn’t been balanced out with enough lemon juice, I urge y…

Updated 7 months ago by Kate

New, Discontinued and Out-of-Stock Product Alerts

New Product Arrivals. BioMedica Cinnex. A unique high-strength cinnamon supplement with nutrient co-factors; magnesium, chromium, zinc citrate and vitamin B6, with pleasant apple-berry flavour. Conta…

Updated 7 months ago by Kate

New, Discontinued and Out-of-Stock Product Alerts

Mediherb MediMag Range. MediHerb launched three new, specially formulated magnesium products in their MediMag range late last year, offering a 300mg dose of magnesium citrate for optimum absorption a…

Updated 8 months ago by Kate

Zesty Freekeh Salad with Peas & Rocket

To those not already versed in the greatness of a good salad (this line can only be appreciated by naturopaths and nutritionists alike!), salad is boring, salad is a side dish and you cannot make fri…

Updated 8 months ago by Kate

Compounding News: Topical Anti-viral Cream

Recently I completed a course in Herbal Therapeutic Preparations at Endeavour College and compounded a formula for the treatment of viral skin infections. I had seen many children in the pharmacy w...

Updated 9 months ago by Diana