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Herb Talk with PhytomedThe Phytomed Phytotherapy Essentials/ToolboxWelcome, to Herbtalk, and today’s podcast is all about The Phytomed Phytotherapy Toolbox, we will be reviewing and chatting more about some key herbal essentials with diverse benefits, and clinical evidence.Our first topic of today, is all about the unique and most up to date clinical research on kawakawa, one of our hero herbs here at Phytomed.Followed by the ever-increasing topic of brain health. We will be discussing how phytotherapy can help and influence the neurotransmitter pathway and brain recovery (post viral recovery.) From there hoheria, one of our NZ natives, we wil...2024-09-2031 minHerb Talk with PhytomedThe NZ Natives Special – The Five Favourite NZ Natives Part 2:Welcome, to Herb Talk, and today’s follow up podcast, part 2 about The NZ Natives Special – The five favourite NZ natives, . Kawakawa. Mānuka. Kānuka. Kūmerahou. Horopito Join us as we find out more about the potential phytomedicine for supporting health, wellbeing, and more chronic conditions with the NZ natives. Join us for today’s discussion regarding The NZ Natives Special – The five favourite NZ natives with Phil to learn more how we can help support both acute, and chronic stress, anxiety, and insomnia with...2024-08-1228 minHerb Talk with PhytomedThe NZ Natives Special – The Five Favourite NZ nativesWelcome, to Herbtalk, and today’s podcast about The NZ Natives Special – The five favourite NZ natives, . Kawakawa. Mānuka. Kānuka. Kūmerahou. Horopito Join us as we find out more about the potential phytomedicine for supporting health, wellbeing, and more chronic conditions with the NZ natives For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2024-06-2112 minHerb Talk with PhytomedStress and Anxiety in ChildrenIn today’s podcast Phil and I are discussing stress and anxiety. The incidence of these two chronic conditions is increasing for in-clinic practitioners and more therapeutic and treatment options are needed. Join us as we learn more about stress and anxiety with Phil, from a phytotherapy perspective, and the top herbs for use within the clinic situation and for optimal client outcomes. For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2024-02-2250 minHerb Talk with PhytomedThe detoxification and mental health connectionWelcome, today’s Herb Talk podcast we will be delving into detoxification and how it is interconnected with mental health. With a focus on toxin elimination, and the phytotherapy options to help assist the process. For both physical and mental health.Join us, to learn the leading phytotherapy options and the top favourites herbs with Phil Rasmussen, and case studies for additional clinical support. For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2023-12-1441 minHerb Talk with PhytomedThe NZ Native Herb - KūmerahouWelcome, to today’s podcast about kūmerahou. We will find out more about the traditional and more recent uses of this lovely NZ Native Kūmerahou, including its well-known use as a leading respiratory herb for in-clinic and ongoing client support. Join us for today’s discussion regarding kūmerahou to learn more about how phytotherapy can help support client health and care, for improved client care.For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2023-08-1520 minHerb Talk with PhytomedMenopause and PhytotherapyWelcome, to today’s podcast all about Menopause. We will find out more about the typical four stages of peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause. We will learn more about the leading phytotherapy options and the top favourites herbs from Phil Rasmussen for helping ease the hormonal transition of menopause. For in-clinic and ongoing client support. Join us for today’s discussion regarding menopause to learn more about how phytotherapy can help support women’s health and care, for improved client care.For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info...2023-08-1541 minHerb Talk with PhytomedSkin Health – Eczema and the NZ Native HerbsWelcome, to today’s Herb Talk podcast, we will be talking all about skin health and eczema, with a focus on the NZ native herbs. We will be learning more out more and both acute and chronic eczema. And the leading NZ native phytotherapy options and the top favourites herbs from Phil Rasmussen Join us for today’s discussion regarding both acute and chronic eczema, and the NZ natives. Join us, to learn more about how NZ Natives and phytotherapy can help support those chronic cases of eczema for improved client care and provide symptomatic relief.2023-08-1532 minHerb Talk with PhytomedMānuka – The NZ Native herbWelcome, to today’s Herb Talk podcast, we will be talking about the prized and highly popular NZ native herb Mānuka. We will be learning more about Mānuka, its traditional, and its clinical uses, alongside the leading phytotherapy options from Phil Rasmussen. Join us for today’s discussion to learn more how Mānuka and its clinical applications for phytotherapy.For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2023-08-1522 minHerb Talk with PhytomedPain and phytotherapyIn this month’s podcast, we are discussing more on the topic of pain. A prevalent symptom of chronic inflammatory conditions, from Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to fibromyalgia (FMS), pain can be a driving point for chronic conditions. This is an important consideration for adequate management and quality of life (QOL) for a client. In this podcast, we will discuss how phytotherapy can help here and long-term management for better QOL for clients. For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2023-06-2236 minHerb Talk with PhytomedSleep managementIn this podcast we look at sleep disturbance, a common but completely debilitating condition, whether acute or chronic. Lack of sleep or insomnia has wide-reaching effects, from fatigue to a detrimental impact on emotional well-being. Sharlene and Phil discuss how to support sleep with phytotherapy.For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2023-06-2222 minHerb Talk with PhytomedAdaptogensThis month’s podcast on adaptogens discusses how they help support our nervous system and adrenal function for acute and chronic stress. Today’s podcast from Herb Talk will cover the core uses and primary medicinal herbal actions of some of our favorite adaptogenic herbs and how phytotherapy can help.For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2023-05-2228 minHerb Talk with PhytomedThe Gut MicrobiomeIn this episode, we will be discussing more about all the potential merits and clinical applications around the gut microbiome. Join us, as we learn more about interconnecting relationships between the gut microbiome and the brain-gut axis. How phytotherapy can help support the gut-brain pathway.For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2023-05-2225 minHerb Talk with PhytomedGut MicrobiomeIn this episode, we will be discussing more about all the potential merits and clinical applications around the gut microbiome. Join us, as we learn more about interconnecting relationships between the gut microbiome and the brain-gut axis.For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2023-05-1525 minHerb Talk with PhytomedAdaptogen HerbsIn this month’s podcast on adaptogens, we discuss how they help support our nervous system and adrenal function for acute and chronic stress. Today’s podcasts will cover the core uses and primary medicinal herbal actions of some of our favourite adaptogenic herbs and phytotherapy. For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2023-05-1525 minHerb Talk with PhytomedImmunity and StressThis episode looks at immunity and the core influences and drivers of poor immunity or “immune stress.” We will delve into how acute and chronic conditions like stress and lack of sleep can impact immunity. And the multifactorial crisis involved in the development of immune stress. We then discuss how practitioners can help support clients’ immune recovery and maintain immune wellness with phytotherapy.For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2023-04-2120 minHerb Talk with PhytomedTanekahaThis episode is all about tānekaha, the less-known New Zealand native herb with powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Learn more about its traditional uses, and benefits for future clinical applications and optimal client care. Join us for today's Herb Talk podcast, to learn more about all the medicinal uses of the NZ native tānekaha. For more info: Visit Phytomed.co.nz Join our Phytomed Facebook Group Email us info@phytomed.co.nz 2023-04-2116 minHerb Talk with PhytomedHerb Profile: TōtaraIn this episode of ‘Herb Talk', Phil and Katie discuss the clinical benefits of the New Zealand native tōtara (Podocarpus totara). This powerful antioxidant herb is primarily used for its antibacterial and strong preservative-like effects.Highly prized in Rongoā Māori, this chiefly tree is often used in topical applications, and has shown activity against gram-positive bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) when combined with mānuka. Discover more about its main constituents and its leading clinical uses. *DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natural health practitioner educational and informational purposes...2023-03-2612 minHerb Talk with PhytomedPhytotherapy for Stress & AnxietyIn this episode, we discuss leading herbs to support the detrimental effects of stress and anxiety in-clinic, and beneficial dosages for therapeutic effect. Join us, as we investigate the benefits of phytotherapy and herbal remedies for helping to manage both acute and chronic cases of stress and anxiety for optimal client outcomes.*DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natural health practitioner educational and informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for independent professional healthcare advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any...2023-03-1323 minHerb Talk with PhytomedHerb Profile: PoroporoIn this month’s podcast, we are discussing all the clinical merits of the NZ native poroporo (Solanum aviculare). This soothing herb is primarily used for topical applications, such as eczema, fungal infections, ulcer, wounds and any pruritus-like conditions. All the topical highlights will be covered in our podcast of this unique NZ native for skin afflictions. *DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natural health practitioner educational and informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for independent professional healthcare advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare...2023-02-2614 minHerb Talk with PhytomedCognition and dementiaIn this Herb Talk episode, Sharlene and Phil will be discussing cognition and dementia. They talk about the leading herbs for brain health for in-clinic and optimal dosages for therapeutic effect. They also, look into all the benefits of phytotherapy and the main herbal remedies for helping manage the prevalence in-clinic of poor cognition health and dementia.*DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natural health practitioner educational and informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for independent professional healthcare advice and is not intended to dia...2023-02-2325 minHerb Talk with PhytomedDetox & DigestionIn this Herb Talk episode, Sharlene and Phil delve a bit deeper into digestion and detoxification, covering common digestive conditions and ways to support these pathways to maintain wellness. They also discuss how practitioners can optimise daily function with phytotherapy and additional ways to aid digestion and detoxification for in-clinic client care.*DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natural health practitioner educational and informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for independent professional healthcare advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent an...2023-01-1826 minHerb Talk with PhytomedHerbal Highlight: HoheriaIn this Herb Talk episode, Sharlene and Phil focus on the New Zealand native herb hoheria and its properties for in-clinic use. They cover its primary medicinal properties, unique benefits, lesser-known actions and therapeutic dosage, while reviewing the overall safety profile for topical and internal use. Relevant case studies are also discussed, providing insight into clinical use. *DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natural health practitioner educational and informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for independent professional healthcare advice and is not inte...2023-01-0918 minHerb Talk with PhytomedSystemic Chronic Inflammation (Part 2)In this Herb Talk episode, Sharlene and Phil take a further look at systemic chronic inflammation. They delve into the most common inflammatory joint conditions and the connection between the gut microbiome and chronic inflammation. Additional phytomedicine options are discussed, with a focus on how their medicinal effects can best benefit long-term management of inflammation.Articles:Zeng L, Yu G, Hao W, Yang K, Chen H. The efficacy and safety of Curcuma longa extract and curcumin supplements on osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Biosci Rep [Internet]. 2021 Jun 25 [cited 2022];41(6):BSR20210817. Available from: https...2022-12-1921 minHerb Talk with PhytomedSystemic Chronic Inflammation (Part 1)In this Herb Talk episode, Phytomed’s naturopath and medical herbalist, Sharlene Bennett, and Phytomed’s founder, pharmacist and medical herbalist, Phil Rasmussen, discuss the key medicinal herbs to help address systemic chronic inflammation.We delve into the leading factors, core drivers and insights into chronic inflammation management. Learn more about some of the key herbs to support successful in-clinic outcomes. We take a closer look at a case study to demonstrate how effective phytotherapy use can be for inflammation modulation and management. *DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natural health...2022-12-1122 minHerb Talk with PhytomedHerbal Highlight: HoropitoIn this episode, Phytomed’s naturopath and medical herbalist, Sharlene Bennett, and Phytomed’s founder, pharmacist and medical herbalist, Phil Rasmussen, discuss the unique native New Zealand herb, horopito, and all of its clinical benefits.This red fiery-acting herb is known as a potent anti-microbial for fungal over-growth and dysbiosis. We will be looking further into its associated actions, known indications and effects, and some case studies for its successful use in-clinic.*DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natural health practitioner educational and informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it...2022-11-2819 minHerb Talk with PhytomedFinding hormonal health and balanceIn this Herb Talk episode, Phytomed’s naturopath and medical herbalist, Sharlene Bennett, and medical herbalist and member of the Phytomed technical team, Katie Donnelly, discuss finding hormonal health and balance with phytotherapy.We talk through some of the most common hormonal conditions and the contributing factors driving these conditions. Alongside delving into the key herbs to help regulate hormones. Also, other essential factors, such as lifestyle and dietary aspects, provide a holistic approach to help boost, support and optimise women’s hormonal health.*DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natura...2022-11-2426 minHerb Talk with PhytomedHerbal Highlight: MānukaIn this episode, Phytomed’s naturopath and medical herbalist, Sharlene Bennett, and Phytomed’s founder, pharmacist and medical herbalist, Phil Rasmussen, discuss the amazing properties of our New Zealand native herb Mānuka and its abundant clinical applications.Mānuka is known for its powerful anti-fungal and antimicrobial ability. It is also highly valued for its antiseptic qualities to support skin repair and recovery. This podcast delves deeper into the possible anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic actions for gut care. Also, whether it’s a possible candidate for IBS or IBD. We also touch on the difference between Mānuka an...2022-11-1726 minHerb Talk with PhytomedThe Wonders of WithaniaIn this episode, your host and Phytomed’s brand manager and naturopathic student, Antonia Scott, and Phytomed’s founder, pharmacist and medical herbalist, Phil Rasmussen, discuss the wonders of Withania. This clinic favourite is renowned for its use in stress and anxiety support, due to active compounds derived from the plant roots. We delve into the latest research for the efficacy of utilising both root and leaf active compounds, creating higher-strength liquid herb extracts for wider clinical applications.*DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natural health practitioner educational and informational purposes only. It is...2022-10-2015 minHerb Talk with PhytomedSuper MushroomsIn this episode, Sharlene Bennett, your host and naturopath/medical herbalist at Phytomed, and Phil Rasmussen, Phytomed’s founder and pharmacist/medical herbalist are discussing super medicinal mushrooms and their broad application for in-clinic use and improved client outcomes. These fungi powerhouses are high sources of nutrients and beneficial active compounds for helping support recovery, immune maintenance and well-being.We will be covering the most active constituents and their growing popularity for a myriad of health conditions, from immunity, neuro-function, neuro-protection, optimising the sleep/wake cycle, supporting cellular health, their potent antioxidant properties, and additional ada...2022-10-1731 minHerb Talk with PhytomedSleep SupportIn our latest podcast, Sharlene and Phil look at the total mind and body effects of a good night’s sleep and the perfect phytotherapy options that can help support quality sleep for a well-being boost and body recovery. Sleep has been shown to help with more than just energy restoration, additionally stimulating the improvement of mood, increased gut microbiota diversity and an improved gut microbiome. Sleep also has an anti-ageing effect, while helping as a natural anti-inflammatory for pain or body discomfort, and supporting effective immune system response.*DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk...2022-09-0536 minHerb Talk with PhytomedHoheriaNative Herb Profile: The versatility of HoheriaHoheria populnea (hoheria) also known as hōhere, lacebark and ribbonwood, due to its beautiful lace-like leaf detail. It is well known as a demulcent for stubborn coughs and the perfect alternative to slippery elm. In this podcast, Phil Rasmussen takes us through its main actions and its effective use as a respiratory-supporting herb and a stomach tonic as one of our favourite New Zealand native botanicals. *DISCLAIMER: All information provided by Phytomed’s Herb Talk is for natural health practitioner educational and informational purposes only. It is not...2022-09-0517 min
Tech Talk with OptimalRxSupporting Sustainability in Herbal Medicine with Phil RasmussenWelcome 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 interrelated effect of not just over-harvesting, but bush fires, bees, floods and much more on the availability of our herbs. You’ll hear about the differences between wildcrafted and cultivated plants in regard to growing, harvesting and sustainability issues, as well as specific herbal medicine examples. Phil also tal...2022-08-1936 min