Common Ground

Last episode, I spoke with Adrian Meder, Sustainable Seafood Program Manager from the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) we covered fish farming, fish oil certifications and how we may make informed decisions about the fish we choose to eat, how this helps our oceans, covering some of the tools that may help us with such decisions, such as  the sustainable seafood program guide from AMC...

In this podcast today, we shall be clarifying where the industry is at and some tips to keep in mind when purchasing fish and or fish oil products.  Adrian Meder, Sustainable Seafood Program Manager from the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) covers an update on fish farming, fish oil certifications and how we may make informed decisions about the fish we choose to eat,helps our oceans...

There are a spectrum of oils available for sale on the market. So what makes an essential oil therapeutic? Not all are created equally and this depends upon many aspects from sourcing of the plant, extraction methods used, and then the intended application method for using the essential oil. For example, why can you get headaches when using some essential oils over others? For dispersing essential...

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are a class of synthetic, fluorinated chemicals resistant to heat, water, and oil. For nearly 70 years, these chemicals have been used in hundreds of consumer products and industrial applications. These chemicals have been linked to hormone disruption and other serious health effects, even at low doses. They are a significant health concern...

Pregnancy and the postpartum period can evoke a range of stressors and challenges that can lead to chronic and debilitating fatigue and physical and mental deterioration. This deterioration, termed postpartum depletion, often overlaps with depression, can lead to long-term health sequelae. In this episode, Jane Hutchens discusses the factors contributing to postpartum depletion and depression and...

How does one access medicinal cannabis and what form are you being prescribed? synthetic or botanical?  Medicinal cannabis  is a growing field with still many questions surrounding its accessibility, safety and usage. In this episode, Dr Schloss shares an update on the therapeutic uses of medicinal cannabis, current research projects and types of medicinal cannabis available and how one may access...

With our collective attention span having shortened by around one third over the past fifteen years (1) and so many demands on our time and minds, it can take conscious effort to take a moment and allow ourselves the time out. Even when we do make time, many can be stuck on how to actually do this.  This podcast discusses the basics of meditation, along with some very inspiring research on how med...

In this episode, the latest research project on menopause is discussed. Certain herbal medicines with clinical relevance are explored with their potential benefits for women going through the menopause.

In this episode, we discuss the challenges women experience during the menopausal transition, including the physical and mental symptoms which can be overwhelming, debilitating, and significantly impact the quality of life. We explore the stigma of menopause and why it is often viewed as a negative experience. This podcast offers clinical insights for supporting women experiencing hormonal fluctua...

In this episode, Wendy McLean, Educator at vital.ly, discusses diet, lifestyle and environmental factors that affect our immune resilience and the implications for individuals with COVID-19. Specifically, she discusses key immune nutrients, the gut and lung microbiome's role in immunity, and the benefits of physical exercise, stress reduction techniques, and prosocial behaviour for building immune...

In this episode with Sophia Gerontakos, we discuss shared medical appointments in clinical practice and their benefits to the management of various health conditions. Specifically, endometriosis is explored for potentially suiting this group consultation model. Could this make naturopathy more accessible to the wider community and from the research, how do group consultations compare to one on one...

In this episode, we discuss some of the inroads made for putting endometriosis on the map, along with some of the latest collaborative research projects for clinicians, patients, and researchers. From ultrasound research and AI, mental health, workplace, and tech support for endometriosis patients, this podcast offers an insightful update on coming together for raising awareness of endometriosis. ...

Introducing Common Grounds, a new weekly podcast discussing new research and interesting projects in the field of complementary medicine.