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Introduction
Senior Learning Facilitator - Naturopathy & Western Herbal Medicine, at Torrens University. Working on a range of projects in the realm of herbal quality and safety, including the chemical profile and health benefits of olive leaf extract and olive oil.
Current institution
Current position
- Senior Learning Facilitator - Naturopathy & Western Herbal Medicine
Additional affiliations
April 2018 - present
Position
- Senior Lecturer
Description
- Managing the naturopathic faculty on Sydney campus. Nationally coordinate two subjects: Herbal Pharmacology & Pharmacognosy, and Clinical Herbal Medicine. Member of the Endeavour College Research Management Committee, and an Endeavour representative to the Australian Naturopathic Council. Research active with a focus in herbal safety and quality.
January 2021 - June 2021
Position
- Discipline Coordinator
Description
- Academic leadership and management the naturopathic staff of 6 campuses across Australia, and coordination of clinical herbal medicine subjects.
April 2018 - January 2021
Position
- Senior Lecturer
Description
- Senior Lecturer, managing more than 20 lecturers and nationally managing herbal pharmacology and pharmacognosy, and clinical herbal medicine subjects. Supervisor for Summer School and Honours research students.
Education
January 2003 - July 2005
Publications
Publications (39)
Olive leaf extract (OLE), prepared from the fresh or dried leaves of Olea europaea L., is generating interest as a cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk modifier. Positive effects for the leaf extract and its key phytochemical constituents have been reported on blood pressure, respiratory infections, inflammation, and insulin resistance. A vari...
Recently, the TGA published an update stating that herbs which contain arbutin in a concentration exceeding 10 ppm are not eligible to be included in Listed complementary medicines in Australia due to scheduling of hydroquinone in Schedule 4 of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) (the “Poisons Standard”). This h...
Summary of a systematic review of adverse events from the human oral usage of uva-ursi, damiana and yarrow.
Review of existing and future educational standards for naturopathy and herbal medicine in Australia, and how the academic culture of the profession can be progressed.
Symphytum officinale (comfrey), Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot) and Borago officinalis (borage) have long histories of therapeutic use, but their safety has been questioned due to the presence of unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). The evidence base underlying these concerns relies in part on case reports. This systematic review assesses these...
Summarising the outcomes of the ESOLED trial investigating the efficacy and safety of olive leaf extract (Olea europaea) for glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Abstract
Introduction/Background: Cognitive dysfunction associated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an emerging significant health issue with concerning molecular connections with Alzheimer’s disease and chronic neuropsychiatric conditions. Existing literature points to the potential of herbal medicine for cognit...
A presentation and panel discussion with Sally Kingsford-Smith on different approaches to herbal dosage.
Actaea racemosa offers a promising evidence-based, effective alternative to MHT, allowing women to thrive through the stages of menopause. Results suggest Actaea racemosa to have a beneficial effect on reducing climacteric complaints, potentially reducing reliance on conventional medical resources. However, early findings need to be further develop...
Background
Have you ever enthusiastically dispensed the latest supplements recommended at an industry sponsored health conference, only to find the results were not quite as stunning as claimed? We’ve all been there. Our naturopathic medicines are arguably the most marketed in the world, glossy and over-sold by anybody and everyone. It’s not easy t...
Background: The 2018 Declaration of Astana identifies traditional knowledge (TK) as one of the drivers for strengthening primary health care systems through the use of technology (traditional medicines) and knowledge and capacity building (traditional practitioners). While TK underpins both traditional practice and the use of traditional medicines,...
With our predominant focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that noncommunicable diseases are not neglected in these changing times. Menopause is often associated with challenging symptoms which impact quality of life and individual resiliency. Applicable randomised controlled trials examining the efficacy of Actaea racemosa (Black cohosh)...
Background
Clinical guidelines recommend nonpharmacological interventions as the first choice of treatment for agitation in dementia. One intervention that shows some promise as a treatment for agitation is essential oils.
Objective
To provide preliminary evidence of the effectiveness and feasibility of using topically-administered, individualised...
Aim: To quantify and assess adverse events reported in the literature from the oral ingestion by humans of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi,
Turnera diffusa and Achillea millefolium.
Method: A systematic literature search for human case reports and clinical trials reporting adverse events from the oral ingestion of A. uva-ursi, T. diffusa and A. millefolium...
A review of the restriction of arbutin-containing herbal medicines in Australia, presentation of the outcome a systematic review of reports of human adverse events, and current actions to correct the regulation.
Research presentation of phytochemical profile comparison between different olive leaf extract products.
Summary of results of a systematic review of published human adverse events for the oral use of Symphytum officinale, Tussilago farfara and Borago officinalis.
Results of phytochemical profiling of various olive leaf extract products.
Results of a phytochemical analysis of various olive leaf extracts available to Australian pharmacists.
A summary of the variability in phytochemical profiles of various olive leaf extracts, focusing on oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, and total biophenol levels.
Summarising the variability in the phytochemical profile of various olive leaf extracts on the Australian market.
A case report of a patient with multiple cardiovascular conditions, successfully managed with a combination of herbal and pharmaceutical care.
An acknowledged strength of herbal and naturopathic medicine is its patient-centred focus, yet critics often state that these disciplines lack evidence of efficacy. Assessing efficacy of the individualised care practices of herbalists and naturopaths is not always an easy process, for clinicians or for researchers. The incorporation of outcome meas...
A review of the benefits and obstacles to the integration of patient-reported outcome measures in herbal and naturopathic practice and education.
In the Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine
In the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild
A review of the product-specific evidence around Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) in the management of depression.
A review of the chemistry, pharmacology, history and mythology of Theobroma cacao.
In the Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism
In the Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism
