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🎧 PODCAST || Putting more energy in your day We all understand the benefits of time management, but have you considered how managing your energy levels can support your wellbeing? In todays podcast, 'Putting more energy in your day', we discuss: ✅ Energy-boosting strategies you can add to your day ✅ Energy-zappers to avoid 👉 Listen here: https://brnw.ch/21wPCTO Did you know that we have a range of short, sharp, engaging, and clinically relevant podcasts available on our website? Follow us on LinkedIn over the holiday period as we highlight some of our favourites. #Podcast #ClinicalTips #BlackmoresInstitute #Energy #HealthyLiving #EvidenceBased

🎧 PODCAST || The ABC's of longevity Did you know that we have a range of short, sharp, engaging, and clinically relevant podcasts available on our website? Follow us on LinkedIn over the holiday period as we highlight some of our favourites. Next up, we have 'The ABC's of longevity'. In this podcast, we discuss: ✅ The various factors that have been shown to impact longevity postitively ✅ 'Blue zones' - where people tend to live healthier and longer lives, including the experiences of people living in Okinawa, Japan ✅ Research that looked at the impact of green spaces on all-cause mortality 👉 Listen here: https://brnw.ch/21wPBSB #Podcast #ClinicalTips #BlackmoresInstitute #Longevity #Okinawa #Ageing #HealthyLiving #EvidenceBased

🎧 PODCAST || The mediterranean diet unpacked Did you know that we have a range of short, sharp, engaging, and clinically relevant podcasts available on our website? Follow us on LinkedIn over the holiday period as we highlight some of our favourites. Starting with 'The mediterranean diet unpacked', we explore: ✅ The key elements of a mediterranean diet ✅ The research supporting its use ✅ How you can incorporate it into your life Having been the subject of numerous international studies, the mediterranean diet has become synonymous with healthy living. 👉 Listen here: https://brnw.ch/21wPAFd #Podcast #ClinicalTips #BlackmoresInstitute #MediterraneanDiet #HealthyLiving #EvidenceBased

Are you a Pharmacist looking to enhance your Complementary Medicine knowledge? Enrol into Blackmores Institute's CMEd, an award-winning, self-paced, CPD-accredited education program designed for pharmacists. Our online courses dive into ingredients, common health conditions, and the delivery of integrative care. Pharmacists who've completed the CMEd certification have reported: 👩⚕️ A robust working understanding of complementary medicine post-training 👩⚕️ Increased comfort in discussing/recommending appropriate complementary medicines to their customers Our method is simple - work through the modules at your own pace (approximately 20 minutes each), and apply your learning during a 2-hour pre-recorded masterclass. Advance at your own pace with the comprehensive CMEd Certification. Find out more here: https://brnw.ch/21wPvNp #BlackmoresInstitute #KnowledgeSharing #PharmacyEducation #EvidenceBased #CMEd

Blackmores Institute welcomed Kirin Holdings to our offices in both Melbourne and Sydney in November. It was a wonderful opportunity for both teams to connect and share insights on future complementary medicine and health science innovations and research, helping us to create shared value. In between presentations and collaborative discussions, the teams enjoyed a tour of the different retail settings where complementary medicines are accessed in Australia, a tour of our manufacturing lab in Braeside, and our state-of-the-art packaging capabilities in Warriewood. The consort visited the NICM Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University for a tour of the facilities, and a discussion with leading researchers in the complementary medicine field in Australia. We are excited about the future and look forward to further strengthening our partnership with Kirin Holdings and the opportunities this will bring to the complementary medicine industry. Lesley Braun Alastair Symington Madoka Moroi Hannah Phillips Kate Street Humera Ahmad Claire Briggs Daisuke Fujiwara Yusuke Ushida KUWABA Shione

🌸 THE MENOPAUSE JOURNEY || A second spring "China and Japan have a lower prevalence of hot flushes than women in Australia, the US and Canada. In traditional Asian culture, they see perimenopause and menopause as a second spring or rebirth, and they see it in that positive view more of a positive transition." Professor Lesley Braun recently facilitated a conversation with fx Medicine ambassadors Lisa Costa-Bir, Dr Adrian Lopresti, Dr Michelle Woolhouse and Emma Sutherland, in a two-part series navigating the complexities of the menopausal journey. The team take a well-rounded look at the impact of menopause, the clinical manifestations that can present, and how healthcare professionals can support and empower patients to navigate this profound time in a woman's life. The three main phases of the menopause journey include: 🔹 Perimenopausal: The transitional period from regular ovulatory cycles to a more fluctuating menstrual cycle. Symptoms can start 5 to 10 years before the complete cessation of the menstrual period. 🔹 Menopause: The cessation of the menstrual period for at least 12 months. The average age is 51 years. 🔹 Postmenopausal: Following menopause. 👉 Listen to part one of the podcast here: https://brnw.ch/21wPqMZ 👉 Listen to part two of the podcast here: https://brnw.ch/21wPqMY #Menopause #FxMedicine #PractitionerEducation #Perimenopause

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM HEALTH || Three point approach The cardiovascular system depends on a constant supply of essential nutrients to supports its healthy function. Alarmingly, only 1 in 25 Australians currently meet the recommended intake of fruit and vegetables, representative of many other dietary deficiencies. Nutrients provide antioxidants and protect against free-radical damage and support: ✅ Cellular energy production in cardiac muscle cells ✅ Blood vessel health and integrity ✅ Healthy blood lipids ✅ Healthy homocysteine levels A three point approach to supporting cardiovascular system health with key nutrients includes: 1️⃣ Antioxidant support: CoQ10 (ubiquinone and ubiquinol) 2️⃣ Anti-inflammatory support: Omega-3 EPA + DHA 3️⃣ Targeted support for: 👉 Heart muscle health: Magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamin D3, omega-3 EPA+DHA 👉 Blood vessel health: Vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folinic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin K2, magnesium 👉 Cellular energy production and mitochondrial function: Magnesium orotate, alpha lipoic acid, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5. #Cardiovascular #CardiovascularHealth #CardiovascularSystem #Nutrients #NutritionalMedicine #ComplementaryMedicine #EvidenceBased #HeartHealth

🔬 ZINC || Safe and confident prescribing Complementary medicines are often used alongside conventional drug treatments, creating a holistic approach to health. Our Complementary Medicine Interactions Guide (CMIG) equips pharmacists with the evidence-based insights needed to prescribe these medicines with confidence, knowing they can safely navigate potential interactions. This comprehensive resource provides clear information on interaction mechanisms, evidence strength, and clinical recommendations, helping healthcare professionals make informed decisions to optimise patient care. Today we highlight zinc, well known for its role in immune system support. Understanding its interaction with penicillamine, where zinc can decrease drug efficacy, allows pharmacists to optimise care while ensuring patients are closely monitored for the best results. With the CMIG, you have the insights to make prescribing decisions that support both safety and enhanced outcomes. 👉 Head to our CMIG online to view all interactions to be aware of for zinc and access clinical recommendations for each to optimise safe and confident prescribing: https://brnw.ch/21wPiUG #CMIG #ComplementaryMedicineInteractionsGuide #BlackmoresInstitute #Education #Research #EvidenceBased #ComplementaryMedicine #Zinc