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The Complexities of Vitamin D
Dosing, optimal serum levels and common barriers to raising them There has been an explosion of research into Vitamin D deficiency states and the effects of supplementation in certain disease conditions over the last four decades. In fact, ...
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Dysmenorrhoea – a simple approach to a common problem
“Young women perceive dysmenorrhoea to be a common medical complaint that needs to be tolerated” was the finding of a 2016 study on young Australian women.1 The national prevalence of dysmenorrhoea in women of reproductive age is 70-90%, sig...
By Colleen Rowe - BHlthSc (Nat)
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How to navigate the OCP and nutrient/herb interactions
In clinical practice it is often the case that a patient is taking the oral contraceptive pill and we need to consider any potential herb or nutrient interactions when developing our treatment plans for the patient. It is easy when the inter...
By Colleen Rowe - BHlthSc (Nat)
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Navigating Interactions
Learning how to navigate the world of drug-herb-nutrient interactionsWhen it comes to navigating interactions, you’re in the driver’s seat. Patients are more likely to tell their natural medicine practitioner the pharmaceutical medications ...
By Dr Catharine Avila - BSc (Hons), ND, PhD, Grad Cert (Higher Education)

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