Herbs on the Hill

Hi All! We are supporting our colleague, PhD researcher Tristan Carter, researching Men in Parenthood. If you are an adult male, please consider being part of a focus group, info and link below :-):

"Men! Share your thoughts and experiences on planning for pregnancy and parenthood!

We are running focus groups with any men living in Australia who are:
Thinking about having a baby at some point in the future
Currently attempting pregnancy
Expecting a child in the next 12 months, or already have children

To learn more please follow the hyperlink below:"
https://utsau.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5p3bC0JeaYWpPYG?fbclid=IwAR08MEuZ-PTXEEn9rtGcqg0fta26ihswMYMFPS6vdwENq5H_mLdrWspIYFg

Male's preconception health behaviours, and attitudes, and intentions towards preconception care The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

Hello from Herbs on the Hill. If you are a patient of Herbs on the Hill and you have a bigpond email address, you may not have received intended correspondence from your practitioner in recent months. We have identified the problem, and it has now been rectified, however if you think you may have missed communication from us please do contact your practitioner. We apologise for this inconvenience, and confirm this has been corrected via our mail host. Here to your health! The team at HOTH.

If you are a patient of ours at Herbs on the Hill we wanted to advise that due to a change in Qld Therapeutic Goods Act 2019 we will no longer be able to prescribe several products from the 27th September onwards:
GABA + L-Theanine
5-HTP
Ultra Theanine
Indolplex & FemBalance range
Zinc Picolinate
Please note, we have plenty of stock at the moment until they run out. Contact us should you require a script to be repeated. Some of these will still be available in compounding form (powder formulations) and we always have other options to work with.
In good health
HOTH

Anxiety is a crippling condition that affects too many in our society.

Naturopathy is an ideal support for medical treatment and the herbs we have available may assist to support the nervous system and help rebuild resilience.

It’s worth noting that some herbs such as St John’s wort, may interact with pharmaceutical treatments and it’s very important to see a herbal practitioner to find the best solution for you.

A recent Australian study has confirmed that what we eat really does affect how we feel – and remarkably quickly. The study showed that symptoms of depression were significantly decreased in young adults (17-35 years) when they followed a healthier diet for three weeks. The adults included in the study were experiencing moderate to high levels of depression, and were consuming a diet high in sugar and processed foods. Our busy lifestyles have resulted in more and more of us eating fast and processed foods, but it seems convenience also comes at a price. Making simple changes to our diet, and reconnecting with the source of our food, can have a huge impact on our own health, as well as the health of those we love.

The passion behind Herbs on the Hill and what Naturopathy and herbalism means to our Director David Casteleijn. Join David as he walks through Roma St Parklands and presents his thoughts and ideas.



https://vimeo.com/teone/herbsonthehill

Herbs on the Hill with David Casteleijn Naturopathic Herbalist David Casteleijn speaks about his passion for herbs

Here at Herbs on the Hill we're passionate about finding the best solution for you as an individual. That includes our nutritional supplements. Watch Tina explain how this works.
https://youtu.be/OcdFnLSD1P4

Nutritional Compounding

Here at Herbs on the Hill we're passionate about what we do and what we prescribe to our clients. See our lovely Tina explain the difference of Practitioner products and the ones you buy at the pharmacy.
https://youtu.be/eEKmw-b9xA8

Naturopathic Prescribing Naturopath and Nutritionist @ HerbsontheHill discusses professional prescription compared to self prescribing from a retail store

This is David Casteleijn, one of our founders.

With a Registered Nurse background, I have been in private practice as a Naturopath since 1992. Over this time I have developed a passion for Herbs and their wonderful healing and regenerative qualities, particularly in the last 10 years in relation to Anxiety and Depression.

This passion led me to teach herbal medicine at the Australian College of Natural Medicine ACNM (now called the Endeavour College of Natural Health ECNH). In 2006 I completed a Masters Health Science (Herbal Medicine) through the University of New England. I am Currently a PhD candidate at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) with my project being a naturalistic observational study of Western herbal medicine practice in self-reported anxiety and depression. In 2017 I was elected to the board of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) and currently chair the professions committee

Herbal Medicine is ideal for treating many common health problems. These include chronic disorders such as arthritis, asthma, skin disorders and digestive problems which usually respond well. One of the greatest strengths of herbal medicine is the way it can improve the functioning of the immune system and nervous system – extremely important given the demands of our modern lives.

An article published just this month (Feb 22) in PLOS (Public Library of Science) found that changing our diet could add ten years to our life! Based on a meta-analysis and data from the Global Burden of Disease Study, an optimal diet had substantially higher intake than a typical diet of whole grains, legumes, fish, fruits, vegetables, and included a handful of nuts, while reducing red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and refined grains. The changes in life span were estimated from people aged from 20 to 80, check it out!

https://theconversation.com/amp/changing-your-diet-could-add-ten-years-to-your-life-new-research-176494

Changing your diet could add ten years to your life – new research Diets high in legumes, whole grains, nuts and less red and processed meat were shown to be more beneficial for longevity.

In November 2020 the World Naturopathic Federation produced a researched-based white paper on the role of the Naturopathic Profession in a global pandemic. These rapid-reviews focused on human studies of natural products in treating acute respiratory tract infections. The results of these studies are an important consideration for COVID-19, and are not to be considered 'instead of' approaches, rather 'along with' in terms of modern medicine interventions we are grateful to have available to us. You can read the document below.
In health
http://worldnaturopathicfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/White-Paper.pdf

worldnaturopathicfederation.org

Just a reminder the next live online extemporaneous compounding workshop for health professionals (Naturopaths and Clinical Nutritionists) is on next Thursday morning the 22nd of July with Tina :-)
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/extemporaneous-compounding-workshop-online-and-interactive-non-recorded-tickets-159287137115

EXTEMPORANEOUS COMPOUNDING WORKSHOP - Online and Interactive (non-recorded) THURSDAY MORNING - Extemporaneous Compounding for Nutritional Medicine and Naturopathic Clinicians Online Workshop

Use the Check-in app next time you visit - https://mailchi.mp/f23d8e9aab05/winter-is-on-the-way-5264255

Winter is on the way As the cooler weather approaches and we enjoy the warmth of the sun during the day and cooler nights snuggled under our doona, this is also a time of year where we can be more susceptible to infection. Tina Taylor explores the many things you can do to stay well here .. including a hearty soup.. Lar...

If you are a Nutritional Medicine or Naturopathic clinician, join Tina this morning for her Extemporaneous Compounding Workshop online :-)
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/extemporaneous-compounding-workshop-online-and-interactive-tickets-154168248381

EXTEMPORANEOUS COMPOUNDING WORKSHOP - Online and Interactive THURSDAY MORNING - Extemporaneous compounding for Nutritional Medicine and Naturopathic Clinicians

Read our WINTER NEWSLETTER here! Find ways to boost your health before winter, get some great recipes, learn about calcium, and meet our new Herbs on the Hill practitioners.
https://mailchi.mp/45ea981184ae/winter-is-on-the-way

Winter is on the way As the cooler weather approaches and we enjoy the warmth of the sun during the day and cooler nights snuggled under our doona, this is also a time of year where we can be more susceptible to infection. Tina Taylor explores the many things you can do to stay well here .. including a hearty soup.. Lar...

Winter is on the way Newsletter

Introducing Dr Rebecca Malon
BHSc Nutritional Medicine
BAppSc MOsteo
Clinical Nutritionist and Osteopath
www.freyahealth.com.au

Introducing Dr Edward Murphy Brown
B.Clin.Sci (Osteo), M.Health.Sc (Osteo). VU
Registered Osteopath
www.edwardmurphyosteopathy.com.au

Pop up community clinic happening tomorrow Tuesday 20th April from 1.30pm til 3.30pm 🌱
Anyone is welcome to come in and see our naturopath Sophia during this time - no booking required and no cost for the appointment (bespoke medicaments available for purchase optional) 🌿
This is an offering to the community, for those who need to see a naturopath but haven't been able to. Please spread the word in your networks for anyone who may benefit from this service.

Community clinic The HotH community clinic sessions are facilitated by Sophia Gerontakos and each community clinic day provides a space where you can drop in without an appointment and at no cost, to chat to a naturopath about any niggling health concerns you may have or find out more about naturopathic medicine orR...

Hi friends

Our next open community clinic session is happening in one weeks time!

If you haven't been able to see a naturopath but need to, this is a good opportunity. Next Tuesday 20th April the community clinic is open to anyone between 1.30pm and 3.30pm no need to book.

More info below. Please share with your networks if you think they'll benefit from this service.

Community clinic The HotH community clinic sessions are facilitated by Sophia Gerontakos and each community clinic day provides a space where you can drop in without an appointment and at no cost, to chat to a naturopath about any niggling health concerns you may have or find out more about naturopathic medicine orR...

For Naturopathic and Nutritional Medicine Clinicians, our practitioner Tina Taylor is running online workshops to build your Extemporaneous Compounding practice, you can read more and book in here via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/tina-taylor-32866108515

Tina Taylor Tina is a Senior Naturopath & Clinical Nutritionist, with 13 years clinical experience, having worked with many people with a wide scope of health presentations. Tina has also lectured consistently for 12 years, and has supervised students in their final years of clinic for 7 years in the health pro...

We like this healthy foods guide for conception, enjoy!

Did you know that a couple’s diet pre-pregnancy can have an impact on three generations of future offspring?! For those trying to conceive, it’s important to consume a variety of nutrient-dense foods. Here’s our top ten! 🥬

Whilst this list is specific to women, men can also benefit from incorporating more healthy wholefoods into their diet to support reproductive health.

Asparagus: Antioxidants, folate, vitamins, C, E, K and B6, plus iron.

Organic, whole-fat Greek yoghurt: Protein, calcium and vitamin D.

Eggs: Protein, iodine, good fats and choline.

Kale & spinach: Dense in calcium, iron, folate and zinc. A rich source of Vitamin C and antioxidants.

Quinoa: Low GI and a rich source of zinc, fibre and protein.

Organic chicken thigh: Protein, iron and zinc.

Blueberries: High levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Vitamin C and folate.

Wild Salmon: Iodine, omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. No more than 2 serves per week.

Avocados: Good fats, fibre, folate, vitamin K, potassium and carotenoids.

Walnuts, Macadamias, Brazil Nuts: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium, selenium, zinc and plant-based protein.

Hi friends, if you would like to get involved in important research on endometriosis, one of our naturopaths is running the next focus group online this Saturday and still needs participants!

Any endo warriors out there who can participate please complete the 2min screening questionnaire here:

http://bit.ly/endofocusgroup

Everyone else please spread the word if you can!

Thank you 💛

Researchers at Southern Cross University are currently looking for people with medically diagnosed endometriosis who currently consult with or have consulted with a naturopath in the past, to participate in a focus group (group discussion) about their healthcare experiences and priorities, and self-management practices.

We would like to invite you to take part in one focus group in either Lismore, NSW or Coolangatta, QLD that will last for approximately 1-2 hours, with 5-10 other participants.

If you’re interested in participating, please click on the link below that will take you to a participant information sheet with further details and 2-minute screening survey
https://scuau.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5BCtseoehefDHts

If you have any questions about the research
Please contact: Sophia Gerontakos
[email protected]

Pop up community clinic happening tomorrow Thursday 4th March from 1pm til 4pm 🌱

Anyone is welcome to come in and see our naturopath Sophia during this time - no booking required and no cost for the appointment (bespoke medicaments available for purchase optional) 🌿

This is an offering to the community, for those who need to see a naturopath but haven't been able to. Please spread the word in your networks for anyone who may benefit from this service, and follow our page for future dates for pop-up community naturopath sessions 🌱

Community clinic My name is Sophia Gerontakos and I run the community session here at HotH, where you can drop in without an appointment and at no cost, to chat to me about any niggling health concerns you may have or for a chat about naturopathic medicine or quick remedy for day-to-day ailments.