Deepen your understanding of drug-herb-nutrient interactions in thyroid conditions. Hear from thyroid specialist naturopath Tara Nelson, pharmacist and nutritionist James Jensen and integrative GP Dr Aparna Hegde.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

The increasing prevalence of toxins in the environment – whether they be from mould, plastics, heavy metals, pesticides or poor water quality – can all impact thyroid functioning, and affect younger people than ever before. Nurse practitioner Ashe Young details the many environmental insults and increasing pressure on young women as reasons for their increasing presentation with thyroid disorders. Emily, diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease in her mid-20s, joins the conversation to detail her journey with an under active thyroid.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

In this episode, we talk to naturopath and thyroid cancer survivor Melissa Briggs as she shares her journey from diagnosis to recovery, through to her clinical practice supporting others through thyroid cancer. Holistic dietitian Natalie K. Douglas provides insight into how she determines those patients with cellular hypothyroidism versus hypothyroidism.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Healthcare practitioners and researchers alike have seen an increase in post COVID thyroid presentations. Hear from integrative GP Dr Ameeta Gajjar and thyroid specialist naturopath Tara Nelson on possible mechanisms, presentations and treatment approaches. A young patient also tells her story of developing hypothyroidism post COVID infection.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

In this episode, we continue the conversation on autoimmune thyroid disease. This time, join pharmacist and nutritionist James Jensen, along with integrative GPs Dr Aparna Hegde and Dr Charlotte Middleton as they explain the gut-thyroid and gut-kidney connections, along with testing parameters and treatment options.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Autoimmune thyroid conditions are on the rise, with up to 40% of people in some part of the world presenting with Hashimoto’s and 3% with Graves diseases. Join thyroid specialist naturopath Tara Nelson and integrative GP Dr Ameeta Gajjar as they outline the triggers diagnostic markers. Also hear a patient’s journey with Graves’ disease and the impact of a delayed diagnosis on her family.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

The number of women who develop a thyroid condition in perimenopause and menopause doubles. Join integrative GP Dr Lucy Caratti and naturopath Georgia Marrion from Melbourne’s Fertile Ground group to hear why perimenopausal women are vulnerable to developing thyroid conditions, and how best to individualise treatment considerations. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Join naturopath Shantini Iyngkaran from Melbourne’s Fertile Ground clinic as she delves into the predisposing factors for the development of postpartum thyroiditis, the pathophysiology and how to detect those affected while colleague and counsellor Suzanne Hurley describes the unique perspective she brings to her perinatal patients that often uncovers thyroid dysfunction as the driving factor for their symptoms.   Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Join host Toni Chambers and naturopaths Belinda Kirkpatrick and Natalie Pickering, and functional medicine practitioner Alexandra Brewster as they discuss the various ways thyroid health impacts reproductive health – from menstrual regularity to ovulation, implantation and pregnancy maintenance to optimal infant development. They delve into mechanisms, contributing factors and treatment strategies.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

Go back to basics with thyroid health – what is the thyroid? What influences its health and what does it influence in the body? How do the thyroid hormones interplay? What are the best tests to order? And what are the optimal values for those blood markers? Explore these questions along with treatment considerations with Acupuncturist and naturopath Dr Miranda Myles, functional medicine practitioner Alexandra Brewster and holistic dietitian Natalie K. Douglas.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au

In this episode of Between Clinical Minds, ND Lara Briden discusses perimenopause, or the menopausal transition as a window of opportunity for women to be in control of their health, both physical and mental and emotional. Naturopath Amanda Haberecht describes menopause as an adrenal condition; and registered nurse and naturopath Jane Hutchens details the aspects of a woman’s health history that determines their perimenopausal journey.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Between Clinical Minds had the pleasure of talking to Henry Osiecki, renowned Australian nutritional biochemist and Thai nephrologist Dr Patana for this episode. Discover the insidious nature of kidney disease, and the simple, yet complex causes.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

In this episode of Between Clinical Minds, we discuss ischaemic heart disease with integrative cardiologist Dr Jason Kaplan and specialist GP Dr Sandeep Gupta; discover that the process of atherosclerosis begins early in life with a range of drivers. Dr Michael Osiecki then discusses vascular dementia, its causes, prevention and treatment.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

What is hyperlipidaemia? And what markers are the most accurate to determine hyperlipidaemia? In this episode, we talk to integrative cardiologist Dr Jason Kaplan and functional dietitian Robbie about the tests they order and dietary patterns they recommend for patients with hyperlipidaemia.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Naturopath and registered nurse Jane Hutchens queries the latest testing procedures for gestational diabetes and the long term complications for mother and baby, while naturopaths Amanda Haberecht and Bel Rowntree unravel the increasing incidence of gestational diabetes in their clinics, the overuse of takeaway foods and the importance of dietary change.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy can be life threatening for mother and child. Hear from Mum Alex Hills as she details her experience of undiagnosed preeclampsia; naturopath and registered nurse Jane Hutchens details the less-than-straight-forward diagnostic criteria; while naturopaths Bel Rowntree and Amanda Haberecht discuss causation and prevention.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Join integrative cardiologist Dr Jason Kaplan, functional dietitian Robbie Clark and naturopath Dr Brad McEwen as they discuss the silent nature of hypertension, as it begins early in life with vasculature changes and exists for years in people with little to no symptoms. They explore causes, medication use, diet and lifestyle and beneficial supplementation options.   Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Metabolic Syndrome is a diagnosis that often flies under the radar; patients can be on medication for the cluster of conditions that define Metabolic Syndrome and not know they have it. Join naturopath Carrun Squires and functional dietitian Robbie Clark as they discuss weight reduction and increased exercise as the key strategies for the condition. Cardiac nurse and naturopath Lisa Fiocchini gives a unique insight into the condition as she details her food as medicine approach. Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Join integrative GP Dr Lucy Burns, functional dietitian Robbie Clark and naturopaths Carrun Squires and Dr Brad McEwen as they discuss diets, lifestyle, intermittent fasting and supplementation options for patients with insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes.  Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10

Unravel insulin resistance as our guests put weight gain and an inability to lose weight squarely on the shoulders of insulin resistance. Integrative GP Dr Lucy Burns, functional dietitian Robbie Clark and naturopath Carrun Squires discuss what it is, how we measure it, how it develops and what to do about improving it.   Are you a Healthcare Practitioner? Join us to continue the conversation at bioconceptsengage.com.au Podcast listeners receive a 10% discount on your first annual subscription to Bio Concepts Engage using code PODCAST10