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Torrens University Australia is Challenging Ageism

Launched in June 2023, Torrens University’s new free online short course, ‘Challenging Ageism’, will give you the skills to recognise ageism in daily life and strategies to help tackle ageism …

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Herb of the Month – Mistletoe or Viscum Album L

🌿This month’s Herb of the Month is Mistletoe or Viscum album LFamily: Viscaceae/Santalaceae 🌿 Botanical name and description Mistletoe (Viscum album L.) belongs to the Santalaceae family, formerly Viscaceae, and …

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🌿Junior Herbalist Club Training

It’s rare that a truly innovative training opportunity presents itself in the realm of herbal medicine, but that’s just what the Junior Herbalists Club (JHC) training offered our now certified …

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Herb of the Month – Schisandra chinensis

🌿This month’s Herb of the Month is Schisandra or Chinese Magnolia Vine (Schisandra chinensis)Family: SchisandraceaePart Utilised: Seeds & Fruit 🌿Botanical name and description Schisandra is a perennial deciduous woody vine …

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NHAA 2023 AGM – Board Nominations

Yesterday (Thursday 26 October), the NHAA held its annual general meeting (AGM). The AGM is always a great opportunity for us to review the previous year, set new goals and …

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Herb of the Month – Salvia Rosmarinus

🌿This month’s Herb of the Month is Rosemary or Salvia Rosmarinus (Rosmarinus officinalis L.)Family: LamiaceaePart Utilised: Leaves and branches 🌿Botanical name and description Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is an evergreen, …

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Profession Update October 2023

This time last month, the World Naturopathic Federation’s General Assembly was held in Geneva, with 42 WNF members attending, spanning 14 countries and 4 WHO regions.  I was honoured to …

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Herb of the Month – Rhodiola Rosea

🌿This month’s Herb of the Month is Rhodiola, Golden Root or Rhodiola rosea (R. rosea).Family: CrassulaceaePart Utilised: Root or Rhizome 🌿Botanical name and description Rhodiola rosea (R. rosea) is a …

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Herb of the Month – Ganoderma lucidim

🌿 This month’s herb of the month is the Reishi or Ganoderma lucidim.Family: Ganodermataceae 🌿Botanical name and description Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) is a macrofungus in the medicinal mushroom family that grows mainly on …

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Education Standards and NHAA Membership 

The NHAA has received some messages of concern from members, relating to the recent decisions made by naturopathic and herbal medicine suppliers and distributors about minimum education standards for supply. …

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