Ian Breakspear

24/05/2024

Looking forward to chatting with Sally Kingsford-Smith and Hannah Jane Boyd on Sunday morning in our panel session discussing different perspectives on herbal dosage. It's such an important conversation and understanding different approaches can help us all become better prescribers.

Hope to see you there!

12/03/2024

Extra virgin olive oil is unrefined, with high levels of antioxidants and is one of the most stable oils to cook with, making it a superior oil to sunflower oil

08/02/2024

This is discussed far too infrequently. Humanity as a whole is not going to revert to the pre-industrial age. So if we are going to continue, recycling and efficiencies and ecologically-conscious design and development will only take us so far, and it won't be far enough. Fundamentally, we need to reduce rampant reproduction. Those who choose not to have children should not be looked upon as strange, or told "you'll change your mind when you meet the right person/grow up". They should instead be congratulated for reducing their environmental impact on this planet.

"Those who urge greater rates of reproduction, whether they realise it or not, are serving only the short-term interests of developers and some religious authorities, for whom big societies mean more power for themselves. It is a masculinist fantasy for which most women, and many men, have long been paying a huge price."

Most of the problems confronting the world come down to population growth. But where women are given the choice, they limit the number of children they have.

25/01/2024

Posology - the science of dosage - is a complex issue in herbal medicine. It deserves an informed and nuanced discussion of the various approaches - which is exactly what we will have at the upcoming NHAA Herbal Summit in May! https://nhaa.org.au/herbal-medicine-summit-2024/

14/12/2023

If you're looking for a fun and educational experience for children, why not consider the Junior Herbalist Club in Australia! Here is the register of qualified Junior Herbalist Club Leaders in Australia:

We are excited to announce that we will soon be launching our Special Interest Groups (SIGs)!

14/12/2023

If you have the skills and wish to contribute to the profession from behind the scenes, the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia are looking for a Treasurer and a Secretary. https://nhaa.org.au/classifieds/nhaa-treasurer/ and https://nhaa.org.au/classifieds/nhaa-secretary-of-the-board/

NHAA is seeking a Secretary of the Board to join our Association. This is a voluntary position. Approximate Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week The Naturopaths & Herbalists Association is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please send your CV and cov...

10/07/2023

ICMR statement on COVID-19 vaccination safety: “By March 2023, more than 13 billion doses of vaccines have been given in mass vaccination campaigns worldwide. This includes hundreds of millions of mRNA vaccine doses given to children and pregnant women. Real-world data from vaccination campaigns show that vaccines have a very good safety profile.
Long-term safety data of COVID-19 vaccines are very reassuring. This includes data from tens of thousands of volunteers in some of the largest clinical trials ever conducted, as well as data from mass vaccination campaigns lasting more than two years.”

Read more:

This International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) statement provides the general public with important information regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, which have now been in use for more than two years.

07/07/2023

Wow, what an amazing story. I always wondered why it was know as a Pap test.

The next time you book yourself in for a cervical screen, spare a thought for the woman who endured a similar procedure every day for 21 years.

20/04/2023

Come and join me for a night filled with olives! I’ll be covering all things olive oil and olive leaf, including giving you a photographic tour of the groves and oil mill during harvest, and an exclusive tasting of top shelf extra virgin olive oils.

Only 3 weeks to go!
Have you grabbed your tickets to our next event on Thursday the 11th of May?
Come along to hear Ian Breakspear share his wisdom on the wonders, medicinal properties and versatility of the humble olive.

There will be some Mediterranean snacks, light refreshments and of course the opportunity to devour some delicious olive oil as we learn about the magic and versatility of the olive in all its forms.

Book using the link below! We look forward to seeing you there.

Your Sydherbs team,
Vanessa and Amy

https://events.humanitix.com/sydherbs-presents-ian-breakspear-olive-a-sensory-tour-of-the-mediterranean-miracle

10/04/2023

Come and join me at the next SydHerbs!

31/01/2023

These Black Bean Brownies are perfect for a snack or to share with friends! With added Extra Virgin Olive Oil it is full of antioxidants!

11/09/2022

Coming soon … my full FX Medicine interview on olive leaf extract.