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- Volume 26 Issue 1 - CEO's report
- Abstract: Wurf, Charles
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - President's 'report'
- Abstract: Berryman, Peter
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Sage advice for 'cognitive improvement'
- Abstract: McEwen, Bradley
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. With populations around the world rapidly ageing, there has been a significant increase in life expectancy. With this increase in age there is a parallel increase in cognition-related diseases. Some of these cognitive diseases include mild cognitive impairment, cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. Cognitive impairment and decline are growing global burdens of disease. Cognitive impairment is a multifactorial condition with a complex interplay of many factors, such as age, demographics, genetics, socio-economic position, environmental factors, and nutrition. Herbal and nutritional medicines are being investigated to slow, or even reverse, this process and to improve overall cognitive function in all age groups. Herbal medicines and optimum nutrition are fundamental for the management and prevention of various health conditions, particularly chronic disease. Salvia officinalis (Sage) belongs to the plant family of Labiatae (Lamiaceae). It is native to the Middle East and Mediterranean areas and can be found naturalised throughout the world. Bradley McEwen PhD, MHSc (Hum Nutr), BHSc, ND (Adv), DBM, DNutr, DSM, M.ATMS, Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Mentor. Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University. Sage has numerous health benefits, such as improving cognition, improving mood, reducing inflammation, and antioxidant effects. The focus of this article is on the utility of Sage for cognitive improvement.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - 'ATMS' awards dinner 2019
- Abstract: Myers, Stephen
I believe in natural medicine not just because its 'natural', but also because it makes fundamental common sense to me. In fact, my flag is firmly planted in the realm of common sense. The idea of starting out to treat people using the least force necessary is an approach that resonates deep in my sense of common wisdom.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Dry Needling: A literature review part 1
- Abstract: Firth, Courtney; Meon, Joanne; Price, Matthew; Taylor, Jasmine; Grace, Sandra
The results of this literature review are presented in two parts. Part 1 discusses international guidelines for dry needling (DN) and professional association guidelines for DN. Part 2 discusses DN course providers and presents an overview of DN courses.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - 'Update on recent research' in homeopathy
- Abstract: Medhurst, Robert
For many government policymakers, educational institutions and healthcare practitioners, it's no longer acceptable to use a healthcare intervention simply because it has a history of use. The call for "evidence-based medicine" becomes louder and more strident with each passing year and it affects all types of healthcare interventions: devices, procedures and medicines. Fortunately, we have a growing body of research data that supports the practice of homeopathy. Following are brief discussions on some of the more interesting work that's been done in this area.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - 'How to manage hypersensitivity with' integrated
manual therapies- Abstract: Baxter, Phil
A hypersensitive patient May respond negatively to a 'normal' dosage of treatment, either bodywork, herbal medicine or pharmaceuticals. Patients do not often present with the symptom of hypersensitivity but in cases of stealth pathogen infections, hypersensitivity needs to be treated first. Failure to address hypersensitivity can mean failure of therapy.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Education standards 'and the future of complementary
medicine professions'- Abstract: Stone, Martin
Part 1 of this article discussed the dramatic recent reduction of opportunities to study within our profession. While this has occurred partly as a result of a push for a Bachelor to become the new minimum standard, Part 1 argued that Bachelor programs are not always suitable, or even necessary, to produce safe and competent practitioners. Part 2 of this article argues that industry regulation of our qualifications and colleges is more appropriate, and has been more successful, than governmental regulation. This regulation would negate the need for our qualifications to be recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Current commercial reality shows that the future of our profession is placed at significant risk should only AQF qualifications be recognised.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Products and services
- PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Education and training: Professional education
- PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Health fund news
- PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Health fund update
- PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Recent research
- PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - ATMS update: 'ATMS announce winners of the' 2019
natural medicine awards- PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - ATMS update: COSBOA - lobbying and advocacy 'including
assistance for fire affected businesses'- Abstract: Pope, Christine
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Law report: 'Small business and' cyber security
- Abstract: Pagura, Ingrid
Most of us live in a world where much of our lives are conducted online. For many of us this extends to running our small businesses. Stop and think about it for a moment. How many of you order stock online, bank online and take client appointments online' What about storing clients' credit card details and clients' contact details' Many of you will also complete your tax and BAS electronically. Many of you might think, "I'm just a small practice in Australia, how big a problem could this be for me'"
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Textbook of remedial massage (second edition) [Book
Review]- Abstract: Clarke, Stephen
Review(s) of: Textbook of remedial massage (second edition), by Grace, S and Graves, J. Elsevier Australia. Chatswood, NSW, 2020, ISBN 978-0-7295-4334-7, AUD$116.52.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Practitioner profile
- Abstract: Clark, Catherine
Which modalities do you practice'
I am a Naturopath and Meditation Teacher. I primarily utilise herbal medicine, nutrition, vitamin and mineral therapy, functional pathology and mindful meditation exercises in my practice.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 26 Issue 1 - Natural medicine and 'sustainable healthcare'
- Abstract: Grace, Sandra
Human health is inextricably linked to environmental health. The air we breathe, the water we drink and the quality of the soils in which we grow our food have a fundamental effect on the healthy functioning of the human body. Natural medicine has its foundations in practices that promote environmental sustainability through its low impact diagnostic and treatment approaches and its promotion of healthy lifestyles. It is time to acknowledge the green credentials of natural medicine practitioners who have long been custodians of sustainable healthcare and for natural medicine practitioners to be acknowledged as leaders in the field.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:56:57 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Impact of the oral contraceptive pill on health and
nutritional status- Abstract: Fenasse, Rose; McEwen, Bradley
The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is currently among the most commonly used medications worldwide. Numerous adverse effects have been reported with OCP use. A literature search was conducted using the databases of Pubmed, Ebsco, Science Direct, and Google Scholar. Articles that addressed the OCP and adverse effects, such as cardiovascular disease and nutritional deficiencies, were included. Original articles and review articles reported an increased risk with OCP use of menstrual cycle irregularities, post-OCP amenorrhoea, inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction, venous thrombosis, ischaemic stroke, depression, altered sexual interest and libido, and exacerbation of acne. Nutritional deficiencies of B vitamins, vitamin C, and minerals, such as magnesium and zinc, were also observed with OCP use. Further research is suggested to investigate the impact of the OCP on health and nutritional status.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Vitamin E Tocotrienols: The next generation
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrient- Abstract: McEwen, Bradley
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for approximately 60% of all deaths.1 Optimum nutrition is fundamental for the management and prevention of chronic disease.2 Vitamin E has been prescribed for various health conditions, but mainly in the form of tocopherols. This article aims to shed light on the health benefits of tocotrienols, particularly those of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - The brachial plexus and thoracic outlet syndrome: '
understanding signs and symptoms'- Abstract: Muscolino, Joseph E
Thoracic outlet syndrome is the name given to a set of neurovascular compression syndromes that affect the brachial plexus of nerves and/or the subclavian/axillary artery and vein where they outlet from the thorax into the upper extremity. Note the presence of a cervical rib on the model's left side
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - President's report
- Abstract: Berryman, Peter
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Hydrosol therapy. A handbook for aromatherapists and
other practitioners [Book Review]- Abstract: Clarke, Stephen
Review(s) of: Hydrosol therapy. A handbook for aromatherapists and other practitioners, by Lydia Bosson, translated from the French, Singing Dragon. London and Philadelphia, 2019, DATE, ISBN 978 1 84819 423, 6, eISBN 978 0 85701 384 2.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Recent research
- PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - CEO's report
- Abstract: Wurf, Charles
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Education standards 'and the future of complementary
medicine professions' part 1- Abstract: Stone, Martin
The removal of the Advanced Diploma programs in Complementary Medicine (CM) has resulted in a reduction of choice and opportunity for those wishing to study. The number of Bachelor degree providers and qualifications in CM is decreasing and has reached dangerously low levels. Part 1 of this article will discuss standards of Bachelor degree qualifications and their suitability for CM professions. Part 2 will argue that the most appropriate form of regulation for our education is via industry bodies, and not government bodies. It will also highlight the current effects and future risks of stipulating a Bachelor degree as the required minimum for our profession.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Further research into homeopathy
- Abstract: Medhurst, Robert
Unless you regularly scan the relevant scientific journals or internet medical research databases, you may not be aware of the extent of the research work that's been done on homeopathy. I monitor these resources periodically and following are summaries of some of the work that's been done in this area that has recently come to light.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Ethical decision making in clinical practice: 'A
relationships approach'- Abstract: Strube, Paul
Practitioners of complementary medicine face numerous and important ethical dilemmas as they consult and treat. Professional Codes of Ethics provide some guidance in these matters, but there is a need for more detailed thinking about how these dilemmas can be resolved in practice. This paper addresses one aspect of ethical decision-making by discussing the important place of relationships in that process. It places that emphasis within conventional ethical theories.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Reducing your clinic's greenhouse gas emissions
- Abstract: Medhurst, Robert
This is the first of a series of articles that discuss the contributions that natural medicine practitioners and services can and do make to environmental sustainability.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - The Chinese traditional diet: A socioecological
approach- Abstract: Chau, Christiana
This paper is a summary of the traditional Chinese diet from a comprehensive socio-ecological perspective. Traditionally, Chinese people use food to nurture life and promote health. Health is perceived as the result of our internal environment responding to changes in the external environment to maintain homeostasis. Chinese thought explains this dynamic state of balance and equilibrium by the principles of the yin/yang opposites and the five elements. These principles are applied to eating according to nature (our internal environments and external environments). Chinese people have always lived according to nature. Internal environments are the individual's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual beings, which encompass genetic characteristics, gender, race, and age etc. Our internal environment is influenced by our external environments and lifestyle choices. The external environments consist of the natural and built environments, and social, cultural, economic and political situations. The natural environments incorporate the earth, climate and seasons. The Chinese diet also advocates appropriate food preparation and cooking methods to conserve energy, retain nutrients and enhance digestion. Overall, traditional Chinese diet is about living with nature and nurturing nature.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Single touch payroll: What you need to know
- Abstract: Pagura, Ingrid
Single touch payroll is a new reporting system implemented by the Federal Government. It is a change in the way employers report an employee's tax and superannuation information to the ATO. Employers with 20 or more staff were required to use this system from 1 July 2018. Recently, new legislation was implemented requiring employers with fewer than 19 employees to use the system as well. This change happened from 1 July 2019.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Products and services
- PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Practitioner profile
- Abstract: Phillips-Moore, Julie
Which modalities do you practise'
I am a naturopath and clinical hypnotherapist and work in the area of health psychology which effectively combines the disciplines of psychology and complementary medicine. Apart from hypnotherapy, the main modalities I practise are nutrition, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or tapping), homoeopathy and Bach flower remedies.
PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Health fund news
- PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 4 - Health fund update
- PubDate: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:15 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - CEO's 'report'
- Abstract: Wurf, Charles
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - President's 'report'
- Abstract: Berryman, Peter
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - The health benefits of glucosinolates,
indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane from broccoli: A brief report- Abstract: Carroll, Jenna; McEwen, Bradley
Foods from the brassica family (Brassicaceae) are considered important vegetables due to their health-promoting effects. Some of these effects include the reduction in the risk of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases and several types of cancer. Cruciferous and allium vegetables are recognised to be a good source of several nutritive and non-nutritive phytochemicals. Broccoli ('Brassica oleracea' var. italica) contains numerous constituents that confer health benefits, including glucosinolates,indole-3- carbinol, sulforaphane, carotenoids, chlorophyll, lutein, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, kaempferol, quercetin, and fibre.
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Drug-related adverse incidents 'at music festivals and
rave parties'- Abstract: Setright, Russell
Over the past years there has been an increase in the incidence of drug-related adverse incidents and, unfortunately, also the worst possible outcome - the deaths of young dance party revellers.
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Ethical issues of trust 'in clinical practice'
- Abstract: Strube, Paul
This article deals with some of the ethical issues in clinical practice, centred on the concept or ideas of trust. In order to do so, it first places the discussion in a broader context of the ethical relationship between practitioner and client.
Because a clinical practice is also a business performing a certain set of desired (if not crucial) functions in a social setting, it is therefore in a series of interconnected ethical relations with its clients and society as a whole. These ethical relations lie along two dimensions - personal trust and systems trust - both of which need careful consideration.
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Probiotics and depression: 'The link between the
microbiome-gut-brain axis and digestive and mental health'- Abstract: McEwen, Bradley; Fenasse, Rose
It has been hypothesised for years that a gut-brain connection exists. The gutbrain connection can often be described as having a 'gut feeling' or commonly that 'sinking feeling' - that sensation of nausea when anxious. Recently, there has been an increased interest in the influence of intestinal microbiota on mental health. It is thought that the intestinal microbiota influences the brain mainly through the vagus nerve by humoral and neural means of the gutbrain axis.
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Khaya senegalensis: 'Discover khaya, the period pain
reliever'- Abstract: Barg, Clare; Robertson, Caroline
An Australian medical research company, working with several Australian universities over the past 5 years, has been granted TGA approval for an ancient medicinal plant known by its full botanical name as Khaya senegalensis (pronounced: Ky-yar sen-ee-gal_en-sis). A Khaya formula known as Khapregesic is now also TGA-approved.
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Marketing 101 - 'networking for fun and profit'
- Abstract: Pope, Christine
One of the first things you hear when you set up your practice is that busy practitioners all get their clients from 'word of mouth'. That's great for their business but for you, as a new or struggling practitioner, how do you build your practice when you don't have any clients to begin with' Building a network of local contacts might be the ideal solution.
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Research in homeopathy 'an update'
- Abstract: Medhurst, Robert
Why do we need to carry out research' It's useful in testing untested theories. It's useful in testing whether variations to previously confirmed practices are effective. It's useful for re-confirming the results of previous research. In the case of homeopathy though, given that it attracts so much criticism as a therapy without a generally accepted mechanism, research is useful simply as a means of objectively proving the validity of the concept. Happily, there's an abundance of proof and following are abstracts from work done in this area.
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Student research: Primary attractors for allied health
professionals in Australian rural and regional communities- Abstract: Axtens, Laurence; Spruyt, Tracey; Grace, Sandra
Introduction: In Australia and globally there exists a shortage of allied health professionals (AHPs) to service populations outside metropolitan areas. The aim of this research was to investigate attractors for osteopaths to rural and regional Australia.
Methods: A qualitative design was appropriate to capture rich contextual data from osteopaths who had recently graduated and commenced practice. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 osteopaths. Two researchers encoded the data independently and subsequently compared and discussed their analysis to form meta-themes.
Results: Relationships with People and Place emerged as significant attractors for recently graduated osteopaths, representing a novel way of thinking about recruitment. Relationships with People was further sub-divided into personal and family relationships, mentor and client relationships, and community relationships. Relationships with Place was sub-divided into relationships with the natural environment, the clinical environment and the transport environment.
Conclusion: Recent policy development has focused on the economics of recruitment and ignored the underlying relationships between people and between people and place. Successful recruitment policy may be more likely to emerge from a focus on establishing fulfilling relationships between the graduate and their mentor, clients and community, and the establishment of a relationship between the graduate and the place.
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Recent research
- PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Law report: False and misleading advertising:
Misleading and deceptive conduct know the rules or risk being fined- Abstract: Pagura, Ingrid
In Australia there are rules in relation to claims that can be made in advertising in the course of running a practice. This is particularly important for healthcare practitioners when promoting their services and their benefits. Let's have a look at the law and the guidelines that cover this area.
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - 'Continuing' professional education
- PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Products and services
- PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Health fund news
- PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Health fund update
- PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Your body is your teacher. It whispers, until it has
to scream; Yoga therapy for digestive health [Book Review]- Abstract: Clarke, Stephen
Review(s) of: Your body is your teacher. It whispers, until it has to scream, by Julie O'Connell Seamer, Busybird Publishing, Montmorency, VIC., 2019, ISBN 978 0 6485204 9; Yoga therapy for digestive health, by Charlotte Watts, Singing Dragon. London and Philadelphia, 2018, ISBN 978 1 84819 354 3, eISBN 978 0 85701 312 5.
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 3 - Practitioner profile: ATMS member interview
- Abstract: Wassef, Macole
Which modalities do you practise'
I am a registered practising nutritionist.
PubDate: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:15:13 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - CEO's report
- Abstract: Wurf, Charles
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - President's report
- Abstract: Berryman, Peter
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - What patients want from their health care: Key
messages for complementary medicine practitioners- Abstract: Grace, Sandra; Avila, Cathy; Bradbury, Joanne
The Australian health care system is under increasing strain from the growing burden of chronic illness and an ageing population. In 2013, the National Primary Health Care Strategic Framework laid out four strategic outcomes.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Epilepsy and its association with musculoskeletal
dysfunction: A survey of adult epilepsy sufferers- Abstract: Kennedy, Scott; Carroll, Zac; Merrett, Tom; Grace, Sandra
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition affecting over 50,000,000 people world-wide. In Australia alone, approximately 25,000 people are diagnosed with epilepsy each year. Causes of epilepsy include head injury, infection, stroke, and tumour. However, the majority of cases (65-75%) are idiopathic. Seizure states associated with epilepsy can take many forms and are described according to the extent of brain matter involved in the aberrant neural firing that occurs during an attack. Mostly, seizures fall into one of two categories: focal/partial seizures, and primary/ generalised seizures. Partial seizures have can have an effect on areas of the body specific to the area of the brain that is affected, whereas generalised seizures involve the entire cortex and therefore their effects are far more widespread and powerful. According to international epidemiological statistics 36% of the global epilepsy population are diagnosed with complex-partial seizures, 25% with generalised seizures, 14% experience partial seizures, and 5% suffer from absent seizures, formerly known as petit mal seizures.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Law report: Children and young persons
- Abstract: Pagura, Ingrid
I have recently been reminded about some of the complexities in dealing with minors, so I thought it would be good to clarify some issues.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Healthy home, healthy family: An essential guide for
every home [Book Review]- Abstract: Clarke, Stephen
Review(s) of: Healthy home, healthy family: An essential guide for every home, by Nicole Bijlsma, Australian College of Environmental Studies. Warrandyte. 3rd edition,2018. ISBN 978-0-6481947- 9-8.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Approaches to functional bowel disorders: Key messages
for practitioners- Abstract: Barnes, Larisa; Reilly, Wayne; de Permentier, Patrick; Grace, Sandra
This research aimed to investigate similarities and differences between naturopathic and dietetic approaches to functional bowel disorders using systematic review methods. Six databases were comprehensively searched for articles that focused on the diagnosis and treatment of functional bowel disorders by naturopaths and dietitians. From 4664 articles screened, 55 were included in the final analysis. Of these only 10 described naturopathic approaches. The review found that both groups of nutrition professionals engaged in holistic assessment and treatment of functional bowel disorders. Case history and pathology testing were the main diagnostic methods, followed by dietary manipulation to identify specific food intolerances. Naturopaths and dietitians both used dietary manipulation as the main treatment method, and both individualised treatments, expressed concerns for the long-term health of the microbiome, and included pre- and probiotic supplementation in treatment regimes. The main difference between the two professions was naturopaths' inclusion of herbal and nutritional supplementation (other than pre- and probiotics), and the recommendation of other complementary medicine approaches, (e.g. osteopathy, acupuncture, or traditional Chinese medicine), in treatment plans. Naturopathic practitioners are encouraged to research and publish their results so these findings can be confirmed, and the positive contribution naturopaths make to the lives of people living with functional bowel disorders can be widely recognised.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Insulin resistance and Polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS): Part 2. Diet and Nutritional Medicine- Abstract: Hartmann, Georgia; McEwen, Bradley
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in females of reproductive age. It is a multifactorial condition with significant impacts on physical, emotional, and mental health. Optimum diet and nutrition play fundamental roles in the management of PCOS. Part 2 details specific diets and nutrients that have beneficial effects on insulin resistance and other cardiometabolic parameters of PCOS.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - The ketogenic diet: A brief report
- Abstract: Fenasse, Rose; McEwen, Bradley
In recent years, the ketogenic diet, often referred to as "keto", has grown in popularity. The keto diet is often suggested as a diet choice by bloggers, social media, and public celebrities. This brief report aims to define the ketogenic diet and discusses the potential benefits and cautions of the diet in relation to certain health conditions, such as epilepsy, weight loss, and cardiometabolic profile.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - The homeopathic management of Benign prostatic
hyperplasia- Abstract: Medhurst, Robert
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the term given to the non-cancerous increase in the size of the prostate. As it enlarges, the prostate causes a restriction of the passage of urine through the urethra. BPH commonly affects males over 40 years of age, with 50% of males over the age of 50 and 90% of males over the age of 80 reporting symptoms.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - "Oh baby - now that's a scar!" scar release and
C-sections- Abstract: Brook, Marjorie
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare on Australia's mothers and babies1, 33% of women gave birth in 2013 via caesarean (C-section), compared with 25% in 2001. This rate of 1 in 3 women is high, as the World Health Organisation recommends that the caesarean section rate should not be higher than 10% to 15%.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Education and training: Continuing professional
education- Abstract:
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is a structured program of further education for practitioners in their professional occupations.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Products and services
- PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Scar tissue, the most overlooked issue in healthcare
- Abstract: Brook, Marjorie
What do all of the following have in common'
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Herbal manufacturing update
- Abstract: Morey, Warren
Australian Herbal Extract Manufacturers operate under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) licence and inspected by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Oncology Massage broadens focus
- Abstract:
Oncology Massage Limited (OML) is a national not-for-profit training organization. For 6 years, OML has been teaching previously qualified Remedial Massage Therapists, Bowen Therapists and Beauty Therapists how to work safely and effectively with any person with a history or diagnosis of cancer.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Iodine
- Abstract: Gamble, Jon
Iodine is a critically important micro nutrient for proper functioning of the endocrine system, especially the thyroid. Deficiency has been associated with hypothyroidism and goitre, fibrocystic breast disease, and delayed development in children.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - The gut-liver axis: New therapeutic targets for
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease- Abstract: McLean, Wendy
The incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing worldwide and is linked with the current epidemic in obesity, unhealthy dietary patterns and sedentary lifestyle. It is the most common cause of liver disease in Australia, estimated to affect 1 in 4 adults. The development of NAFLD is attributed to obesity and insulin resistance that causes excess hepatic lipid accumulation and increases the vulnerability of the liver to cellular insults, such as gut-derived endotoxins, that cause inflammation and oxidative stress. Untreated NAFLD may progress to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer, and increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic renal impairment.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - SITCM Graduation 2018
- PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Recent research
- PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Health fund update
- PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - Health fund news
- Abstract:
Please note as from 1 April 2019, the Australian Government's reforms for private health insurance mean that certain natural therapies will no longer be covered under private health insurance. Sixteen natural therapies will no longer be eligible for health fund rebates. Claims for services dated prior to 1 April 2019 will continue to be paid as arranged, however claims for services dated 1 April 2019 forward will be rejected by the funds as required by legislation.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 1 - ATMS member interview: Catherine McDowell
- Abstract: McDowell, Catherine
Which modality(ies) do you practise'
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:51 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 2 - President's report
- Abstract: Berryman, Peter
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:41 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 2 - CEO's report
- Abstract: Wurf, Charles
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:41 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Autoimmune disease and infection
- Abstract: Burke, Jennie
The incidence of autoimmune disease is increasing with more than 100 autoimmune diseases now recognised in medicine.(1) However, in the majority of cases patients are not tested or treated for infection. Autoimmune diseases are now the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system recognises and attacks the host tissue. In addition to genetic factors, environmental triggers (in particular viruses, bacteria and other infectious pathogens) are acknowledged to play a major role in the development of autoimmune diseases.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:41 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Can herbs help during cancer chemotherapy'
- Abstract: Bone, Kerry
Countless surveys have shown that a significant percentage of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy also take herbal supplements at the same time. For example, a 2009 UK systematic review of published studies found usage of herbal medicines ranged from 3.1% to 24.9% of cancer sufferers.
PubDate: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:18:41 GMT
- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Vegan diet and chronic disease: A brief report
- Abstract: McEwen, Bradley; Bingham, Maddie
With the growth of social media, veganism is becoming more visible and more popular. A vegan diet has gained recognition as a healthy and potentially therapeutic dietary choice. Optimum nutrition is fundamental for the management and prevention of chronic disease. Chronic diseases include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, overweight and obesity. Research suggests that a well-planned vegetarian/ vegan diet is adequate for all stages of the life cycle, including childhood and adolescence. Plant-based diets have been associated with significant improvement in emotional well-being, physical well-being, quality of life, and general health.5 This brief report aims to investigate the effects of a vegan diet in various chronic diseases.
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Osteoarthritis: The impact of new understandings on
massage therapy- Abstract: Grace, Sandra
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition of joints with structural changes occurring in bone, synovium and cartilage.(1) It typically affects knees, hips or hands and is the most common reason a person develops a disability in the lower limbs. In the lumbar spine it occurs most often at L4/L5.
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - The role of omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of
Alzheimer's disease in the early stages of disease presentation- Abstract: Moloney, Marissa
As the ageing population increases so does the incidence of age-related disease. This places a significant burden on healthcare today and into the future. A total of 110,000 Australians were identified as having dementia or Alzheimer's disease (AD) in 2009, with these numbers affecting 96% of people aged 65 years or older.(1) In 2017, dementia including AD was the second leading cause of death in Australia.(2) AD is identified as the most common cause of dementia, a syndrome defining a collection of symptoms that affect the neurological function of the individual including memory loss, language difficulties, struggles with performing daily activities and psychological changes affecting mood and behavior.(3,4) AD is classified as a neurodegenerative disease with hallmark presentations of beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles forming decades prior to any clinical signs of cognitive impairment or dementia, known as the preclinical phase of AD.(3)
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Law report: Keeping records
- Abstract: Pagura, Ingrid
I have recently been asked by a number of people about how long they should keep various records, so I thought that reviewing this topic would be beneficial.
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Update on research in homeopathy
- Abstract: Medhurst, Robert
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Ethics and ignorance
- Abstract: Strube, Paul
The Australian Traditional Medicine Society's Code of Conduct (2016) contains the following statement.
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Recent research
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Complementary therapies in maternity care [Book
Review]- Abstract: Clarke, Stephen
Review(s) of: Complementary therapies in maternity care, by Denise Tiran. Singing Dragon. London. 2018. ISBN 978-1-84819-288-1 eISBN 978/0/85701-235-7, Price: AUD $59.99.
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - The business of healing, 3rd edition [Book Review]
- Abstract: Pope, Christine
Review(s) of: The business of healing, 3rd edition, by Robert Medhurst. RRP $59.95. For ATMS members $35 plus $14 postage.
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Feel great and look your best: Anti-inflammatory
recipes [Book Review]- Abstract: Clarke, Stephen
Review(s) of: Feel great and look your best: Anti-inflammatory recipes, by Margaret Boyd-Squires. ASPG (Australian Self Publishing Group.) Calwell, ACT. 2018. 978-0-64832529-5-2.
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Herbal manufacturing update
- Abstract: Morey, Warren
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Shedding light on Osteoporosis risk
- Abstract: Gamble, Jon
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Myo-inositol: A critical glycaemic regulator
- Abstract: Willis, Fiona; Peters, Samuel
Inositol is a sugar alcohol that was once considered part of the B vitamin complex (vitamin B8). It is now known to be produced endogenously in the liver and kidneys from glucose, and is therefore considered to be a pseudovitamin although most of the biological requirement for inositol is supplied by the diet. Over 99% of ingested free myoinositol is absorbed from the human gastrointestinal tract via an active transport system.
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Shouldn't the therapist know what to do': A
client-centered approach to myofascial release and manual therapy- Abstract: Fritz, Walt
In my practice, I see clients with body wide problems. People seek me out for my experience and understanding of pain, movement disorders, and soft tissue problems. However, rather than seeing myself as the expert, the evolution of my myofascial release-based practice has changed into one that puts me in the role of healthcare partner, allowing the individual expectations and beliefs of the client to be an integral aspect of the actual intervention. I've found that the feedback and perspective of my client plays an equal or greater role than the aspects of their "tissues" than I was taught to believe.
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Education and training: Continuing professional
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Products and services
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Health fund news
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - Health fund update
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- Volume 25 Issue 2 - ATMS member interview: Damon Bramich
- Abstract: Bramich, Damon
Which modalities do you practise'
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