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On Tuesday night, 15/10, I will be taking the Co-Prescribers through the module on SSRI medication

👉 what nutrients are depleted

👉 how to help reduce the impact of side effects

👉 what additional tools in the comp med toolbox can be used to help improve the health and happiness of patients

👉 interactions and safety of comp meds

Co-Prescribers get to join LIVE to this and all 8 modules, are provided access to the full online course to watch back, using downloadable and fully referenced notes. (If you would like to join the course, click here - https://traceeblytheconsulting.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1172040)

With seeing all the posts for and with reviewing/updating the course content - I am so eager to have the content of this module on SSRI medication shared as far and as wide as possible 🤗

✨ And so I am offering all health care professionals - nats, nuts, herbies, pharmacists, heck - even GPs! the chance to dial in LIVE on Tuesday night, for FREE ✨

✅ For your invitation, please either DM me or email [email protected] with your name, email and your profession.

🗓️ YOU WILL NEED TO JOIN LIVE FOR ACCESS - recordings and downloads are for our Co-Prescribers only.

Please share with your networks and I look forward to seeing you online Tuesday night! 🚀 🚀 🚀

Sharing this excellent review to the grid!!

In my review of the evidence for the upcoming blood pressure meds Co-Prescriber LIVE webinar on Tuesday night, I read this paper.

But it’s not particular to the presentation, so I wont be discussing it - even though it is EXCELLENT!

🚀 so I’m sharing it with you all instead 🚀

⁉️What are your go-to recommendations for arterial calcification?

For me, lots of dietary interventions, fish oil, K2 etc

But if I’m honest - garlic was not always on my list… if hypertension wasn’t an issue I didn’t prioritise it

This paper will change that for me and so I want to tell every co-prescriber!

Get your AGE out and and into the bellies (and calcified arteries😂) of your patients!!!

3 weeks til we go LIVE with the update for the Comprehensive Co-Prescriber Course!!

I have been fielding a number of questions from prospective Co-Prescribers and so I thought to gather all these questions together and share here!

If there’s anything I’ve missed, let me know - I’d love to help you!

Either head to the link in my bio or simply comment ‘LIVE ROUND’ for the details to sign up

Hope to see you there!

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What is your go-to reference for drug-herb interactions?

I have a few resources myself - nutritional medicines database is my first stop (requires an annual subscription, I purchase mine through )

Being fully referenced you can see a full list of potential drug-herb interactions, and the evidence to support.

Drawback is that it is overly cautious - when you investigate the interactions they are often not specific to that herb or drug.

So it takes a bit of time.

I also like the interactions chart at the back of Hechtmans naturopathic text ‘clinical naturopathic medicine’

I also use IM gateway and eMIMs

All this reference checking takes time though - which is why one of the lessons in each of the modules for the Co-Prescriber is dedicated to summarising all these sources

For these most common meds, I provide you with a central and succinct summary for the safe use of herbal medicine with these drugs.

Are you joining me for the LIVE ROUND on the first of October?

Every week, for 8 weeks, I will delivering the full content for each drug - we will cover safety/interactions, side effects, depletions and all the evidence based interventions you can use to help your patients feel their best!

Comment LIVE and I’ll DM you all the info.

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Have you been thinking about joining the LIVE ROUND of the Comprehensive Co-Prescriber course but haven’t signed up yet?

This is your reminder that you have until Monday night, 2nd September, to take advantage of the early bird offer - get in quick!

🟢 Use the code EARLYBIRD to save 15% 🟢

When you join, you gain immediate access to the following

🟢 8 modules of learning - where each module is focused on one of the most common prescribed drugs in Australia

🟢 In each module there are 5 lessons - covering • nutrient depletions • side effect minimisations • interactions • safety and of course - how to improve the health outcomes!

🟢 also gain lifetime access to all recordings, notes, references and downloads

The BIGGEST BONUS is that you also get to join into the live sessions, being held every Tuesday night from October 1st where I take you through all the content, including updates for every module

Want to learn more, comment LIVE and I’ll DM you the links

Got questions - let me know 🤗

That’s right - The Comprehensive Co-Prescriber is getting an update! 🥳

Did you know that it’s been 2 years since the last refresh of content?

I don’t limit access to the course, so Co-Prescribers can always work at their own pace.

but as the field of evidence based complementary medicine research continues to grow (explode?!?) - i want to keep all Co-Prescribers up to date too.

ALREADY SIGNED UP - for a nominal fee, you can gain full access to the new and updated content - this will start October 1st. Check your emails for your discount code (or DM me)

YOURE NEW HERE? Head to the link in my bio to sign yourself up now! You will get full content access immediately- and then full access to the weekly webinars for updates and Q&A from October 1st

The LIVE ROUND is being rolled out after the feedback I’ve received, and the completion rates that I have observed over the last few years.

My ultimate mission is to have all practitioners - in clinics and pharmacies - knowledgeable and confident around using comp meds with prescription drugs and so signing up to a course to learn about this is one thing. But it’s quite another to complete the course.

I have worked with pharmacy owners where they have signed their teams up and when we run the course with a deadline - we get 100% completion, they get the outcomes they were after and patients get top notch support and advice.

WIN WIN WIN

So join the course today and you can help your patients find their best health… Naturally 🌱

What a whirlwind the past two days has been at the Pharmacy Forum!

I have always loved conferences, whether attending as a participant, an exhibitor or even a presenter 🥰 and the Forum is always such a great example of why.

It’s the infectious energy and excitement of 500+ likeminded health professionals getting together to connect, collaborate and catch up.

Networks are strengthened, innovations are explored and plans are made - all jam packed into two fast paced days.

I am always honoured and so proud to be asked to present in the clinical stream. Shining the spotlight on evidence based complementary medicine is my passion and the opportunity to share that with WA’s best pharmacists is just such a privilege!

And to top it all off, this year I was on the big stage, no pressure 😳😂💪

Thank you to the for your support, to all the other exhibitors for the great chats and to for the connections with all the pharmacists - both the old friends and the new.

Exciting times ahead!

Here we go!!
Pharmacy Forum is here

I’m so proud to be exhibiting this week to share all the goodness that is

But first! It’s the breakfast with the wonderful - always an inspiring and motivating start to a jam packed 2 days

Will I see you there?!?

Are you on the Co-Prescriber mailing list yet?

I have an exciting opportunity for both current and future Co-Prescribers to build confidence, develop skills and improving patients health like never before.

All whilst making connections with fellow practitioners/Co-Prescribers.

More on that later in the week, but for now...

If you are on my mailing list you will be offered exclusive access and pricing - opportunities you do not want to miss out on.

Joining is simple! click the link here - http://eepurl.com/hvrzf9 or head to my website - www.traceeblythe.com.au

Please note - I will never spam/fill your inbox with emails!

🔔interesting paper to share🔔

In researching my upcoming presentation to at the pharmacy forum next week, I came across this paper about how lack of sleep impacts cholesterol.

Then last week, a pharmacist was asking about the ‘why’ with statin prescribing

And then yesterday, menopause and cholesterol was a topic of conversation in one of my naturopath chat groups so I shared this in explaining the benefit if good sleep.

Which brings me to today, phew!

Ahead of next week I thought to share this little snippet - I see high LDL and poor sleep in clinic ALL the time and it is only recently (after this research!) that I’ve honed in on making these changes for patients and the outcomes have been wonderful.

Essentially, when you don’t get enough sleep, the production of CYP7A1 (enzyme for converting cholesterol to bile acids) is significantly inhibited.

Meaning that cholesterol continues to be produced - but conversion is essentially halted, leaving blood levels to rise 😱

Have you noticed this sleep/LDL link?

Do you discuss sleep with your patients on statins?

Is it time to be supporting the sleep of our CVD patients?!?

Have you come across the term Patient oriented evidence that matters, or POEMs?

I recently came across this review and I thought it would be useful to share.

Co-Prescribers will be familiar with many of these outcomes but more evidence to confirm our approach is always exciting!

Of the 20 in this review - I see 6 outcomes that you can use with your patients right now

1️⃣ Mediterranean diet being better than 7 other for CVD - such an easy one to recommend with so many good resources available to support your patients

2️⃣ placebo as good as opioids for acute neck or lower back pain… and if your completed the module on these drugs you’ll also have a slew of comp med option to use instead 👏

3️⃣ 70-90 minutes of continuous exercise better than 3x 20-30 weekly sessions for osteoarthritis - an interesting option for those who struggle to commit to standard regimes

4️⃣ ‘healthy behaviours’ lower risk of diabetes… telling us what we already know, confirmation is always good though!

5️⃣ older diabetics with HbA1C over 9% have an increased risk of dementia - I heard dementia referred to as ‘type 3 diabetes’ years ago, all the more motivation to manage BSL

6️⃣ who has done the SSRI module? Another study to show mindfulness being as effective as escitalopram for anxiety! Hurray! Relaxed without the side effects!

Do you find this useful?

My biggest takeaway is the term ‘Patient Oriented Evidence that Matters’! for us clinician, these are the pearls we are always looking for to practically help improve the health outcomes for our patients 💪👏

I’m sitting at the airport, reflecting on the .est1920 conference for 2024 and choosing 10 photos to summarise was difficult as there was just so much to choose from

From .marccohen and his opening address talking about the benefits and history of oxymels, and honey to an afternoon of learning how to percolate plant medicines and a presentation from that challenged my thinking on the use of vitex in men - day 1 had it all

And that’s not to mention the speed dating sessions with who I always love to hear that the basics still have immense value

and I think I signed myself up to the special interest group on sustainability with NHAA that I very much look forward to sharing with you in the future.

My interest in this only grew on day two when listening to and Ian Breakspear on the benefits of both heroic and drop dosing followed by an interesting presentation on growing herbal medicines with

The grand finale was of course the godfather of our industry - an interview with prof Kerry Bone, pics of the goat shed that started mediherb was a highlight.

And then the catch up with colleagues and friends on the exhibitor stands is always fun and such a great chance to learn about and taste test the latest and greatest for new supplements out there

So fun, so fulfilling - going home with new ideas and of course some new textbooks on their way 😂

😂 had to share this to the grid - too good not to!!


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I absolutely loved the fashion at the Met Gala, but I couldn’t help myself after seeing others’ creativity. This is the version.

In Naturopathy, we are all about gut health .

Thank you, , for the brainstorm.

🌱withania safety🌱

Did you see the CMA response to reports of liver L/GI issues with Withania (ashwagandha)

I have cut and pasted it in full for you to read on slides 2 and 3

I’m posting about it here for a couple reasons.

1️⃣ self prescribing

Withania has been used safely for centuries as part of Ayurvedic medicine and in more recent decades it has become part of the ‘stress & anxiety toolbox’ for many practitioners here in Australia.

In the last couple years though, it seems to have had an explosion across the internet and many are now taking it self prescribed.

Currently there is no warning on the label but the 2023 literature review (pmid 3775601) warns against use in those with pre-existing liver disease.

This is why we as practitioners need to be prescribing herbs like withania -ensuring not only that they are effective but also that they are safe.

2️⃣ Australian Registered products

ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE AUSTL (or R)

This is so important - to ensure that what is on the label, is what’s in the bottle, at the right dose, free from contamination or adulteration.

I have patients who buy online and I always take the time to explain that for quality, efficacy and safety - I need them taking products they are registered on the ARTG as AUSTL or AUSTR

Withania is a wonderful herb, a staple in my clinic - I would hate to see it unnecessarily restricted or removed from our dispensaries.

Do you have patients self prescribing Withania/telling you all about the benefits of ashwagandha?

Repost from .foundation

As a practitioner who bases their work in using evidence based care and then then teaches how to use evidence based complementary medicines with prescribed drugs - this is important, and so I had to share here!
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🌍 The World Health Organisation (WHO) Drafting New 10-Year Traditional Medicine Strategy

📝 WHO is drafting a new 10-year strategy for traditional medicine, set to be presented to the World Health Assembly in 2025. Stakeholders in traditional, complementary, and integrative healthcare (TCIH) have an opportunity to contribute insights.

🔍 Key Findings:

Research Gap: Despite thousands of TCIH-related clinical trials, there are still data gaps, with only 12 countries investing in TCIH research. WHO should promote investment and offer research guidance.

Inclusion in Guidelines: WHO and countries should incorporate safe and effective TCIH options into prevention and treatment guidelines, leveraging evidence from various fields including integrative oncology.

Regulation Needed: Regulation of TCIH practitioners, practices, and products is essential for accountability and trust. Only 78 out of 170 countries acknowledge national TCIH use, despite available WHO benchmark documents.

Product Regulation: Regulation has primarily focused on herbal medicines. WHO should assist countries in establishing risk-based regulations for all TCIH products.

Reorienting Healthcare: TCIH plays a crucial role in shifting healthcare systems towards a person-centered model. The WHO Western Pacific Region’s integration of TCIH provides a model for other member states.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2023-013150 🌿

M E T F O R M I N Co-Prescriber Course

Do you want to learn about the most effective, evidence based and safe complementary medicines that you can use with your patients who need help with managing their diabetes?

More than 16 million scripts were dispensed last year, a third of them being metformin (PBS data, 2023) and your patients need your help.

Managing blood glucose is a multi-directional balancing act - and when there are also many other medications that can play havoc on your patients control of their diabetes - it makes it all the more difficult.

So when you complete the Co-Prescriber Course on Metformin, you will learn which comp meds you can use to help your patients have better control of the balancing act. Which, as we both know, means better health outcomes for your patient all round.

Want to learn more? Head to my bio and click the link for more info

M E T F O R M I N Co-Prescriber Course

Do you want to learn about the most effective, evidence based and safe complementary medicines that you can use with your patients who need help with managing their diabetes?

More than 16 million scripts were dispensed last year, a third of them being metformin (PBS data, 2023) and your patients need your help.

Managing blood glucose is a multi-directional balancing act - and when there are also many other medications that can play havoc on your patients control of their diabetes - it makes it all the more difficult.

So when you complete the Co-Prescriber Course on Metformin, you will learn which comp meds you can use to help your patients have better control of the balancing act. Which, as we both know, means better health outcomes for your patient all round.

Want to learn more? click this link for more information and to purchase today https://traceeblytheconsulting.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1157274