Adrian Harper - Naturopath

Adrian Harper - Naturopath Adrian Harper is a Naturopath with 10+ years clinical experience with a special interest in digestive health, immunity, kidney disease, and complex illness.

I am a Naturopath, MINDD, M.A.P.S, SIBO and Yoga Therapy Practitioner in clinical practice for the past ten years, working within integrative medicine for the majority of this time. I have a particular interest in Functional Digestive Conditions and Microbiome Health along with complex chronic health conditions including Mould / Biotoxin Illness, Tick-Borne and Stealth Infections, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I personally became involved in naturopathic medicine due to my own health journey with chronic kidney disease. This demonstrated the power of natural medicine. Due to this experience I also have a special interest in chronic kidney disease and chronic renal failure. I utilise a range of modalities including nutrition, herbal medicine, food as medicine, lifestyle medicine and yoga therapy. I provide an integrative approach to your health, liaising with medical and allied health practitioners when appropriate to ensure best health outcomes are achieved. I have completed Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) from Southern School of Natural Therapies and a Master of Public Health (Global and Indigenous Health Streams) from the University of Melbourne. I have lectured in Naturopathy and Nutrition at Southern School of Natural Therapies and completed a number of Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapy trainings in Australia and India.

Setting my alarm for 5.30am tomorrow to start an online retreat with . COVID-19 means a lot of us aren’t going to be doi...
09/04/2020

Setting my alarm for 5.30am tomorrow to start an online retreat with . COVID-19 means a lot of us aren’t going to be doing the typical things we do at this time of year. So for me, this program was an opportunity to go inward whist we can’t go outward. I’m looking forward to switching off my phone, social media, and the news over the next four days. How are you spending Easter?

Getting in my daily nature time on the way back from the post office.The current lockdown is likely impacting your capac...
08/04/2020

Getting in my daily nature time on the way back from the post office.
The current lockdown is likely impacting your capacity to engage with nature, particularly if you live in an apartment. Spending time in nature has a range of health benefits:
- strengthens the immune system by increasing natural killer cells
- reduces high blood pressure and pulse rate
- normalises blood glucose levels
- decreases stress and anxiety by lowering cortisol and dopamine
- improves moved
- has anti-inflammatory effects
Make sure you are factoring in some time in nature daily. Your local park is probably one of the best places with the current restrictions. Exercising in nature is a good way to stay active and get in your green time, but you likely can also get some time in nature en route to essential activities like grocery showing.
How are you keeping up time in nature with the current lockdown?

One of the core elements of my naturopathy practice is liquid herbal prescribing. This is my liquid herbal dispensary, w...
04/04/2020

One of the core elements of my naturopathy practice is liquid herbal prescribing. This is my liquid herbal dispensary, which allows me to individualise a herbal prescription by combining several synergistic herbs into one formula. This enables a more targeted approach and with more than a hundred different extracts in stock provides almost limitless combinations of herbs.
Liquid herbal extracts are generally well absorbed compared with tablet formulas and avoid the additional excipients often in tablets, capsules and powdered formulas.
Some of the main issues I commonly use liquid extracts include supporting:
- immunity
- acute and chronic infections
- gut health
- kidney and urinary issues
- CIRS
- chronic fatigue
- mood disorders
If you’re interested in a herbal medicine prescription, liquid herbs are a good place to start. There’s nothing quite like the taste of a liquid herbal formula 😋 Get in touch or book an appointment with the link in my bio.

Echinacea has traditionally been used for the management of infections and fever. Good quality Echinacea root imparts a ...
02/04/2020

Echinacea has traditionally been used for the management of infections and fever. Good quality Echinacea root imparts a tingling sensation on the tongue for some time after consumption. This is due to the alkylamides, one of the key active constituents.
Clinical research has demonstrated Echinacea
- increases phagocytosis and white cell count
- effects immune cell activation and modulation
- may assist in preventing the development of respiratory symptoms
- prevention of the common cold
- may provide relief of symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection
However, not all Echinacea products are equal. There are two main types of Echinacea; Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea purpurea. Many products on the market only contain E. purpurea, and although the alkylamides are the more therapeutically active, they break down faster. However, combining E. angustifolia and E. purpurea together allows the actives to remain longer in the body and providing stronger support to the immune system.
So, if you are using Echinacea for immune support, you really want to make sure it’s a good quality extract, containing both species. This is one of my favourite extracts available, it’s a strong potency, contains both species and great for immune support. And it leaves a very nice tingling sensation on the tongue. it’s in stock now, best prescribed in a formula with other immune-supportive herbs, such as Elderberry, Chinese Skullcap, Liquorice, and Thuja.

Naturopathy appointments continue to be available either online via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime or by phone. In-person appo...
28/03/2020

Naturopathy appointments continue to be available either online via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime or by phone. In-person appointments are currently not available. I’ll keep you updated with any further changes to services. Supplements can be posted out via vital.ly or my clinic dispensary. If you want to discuss immune support, book an acute 15-minute appointment. Appointments can be booked online using the link in the bio.

27/03/2020

Some strategies to reduce your mould exposure whilst self-isolating in a water-damaged building.

My clinic dispensary is stocked up with a range of immune supporting herbs. These are some of my favourite, but there’s ...
26/03/2020

My clinic dispensary is stocked up with a range of immune supporting herbs. These are some of my favourite, but there’s many more in my dispensary.
15-minute acute appointments are available for herbal and nutritional prescriptions for acute infections and general immune support. You can book an appointment using the link in bio.
As well as liquid herbs, I have a range of nutritional supplements and herbal tablets for immune support in stock.
Supplements can be sent out via Australia Post.
Please get in touch if you need immune support. Now is the time to start.

25/03/2020

There’s a range of strategies to support immunity if you have chronic kidney disease.

24/03/2020

Naturopathy appointments are now available online only, via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, and phone

Social distancing measures are an important part of flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and protecting vulnera...
21/03/2020

Social distancing measures are an important part of flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and protecting vulnerable members of our community.
In-person naturopathy appointments currently remain available in Prahran with social distancing measure in place. However, appointments via Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, or Phone are available and encouraged.
If you would like to move your current ‘in-person’ appointment to another format, please contact.
Acute 15 minute appointments are available for anyone requiring herbal or nutritional medicine prescriptions for immune support
Appointments can be made using the online booking link in the bio or contacting me directly.

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Adrian Harper

Adrian Harper is a Naturopath, MINDD, M.A.P.S, SIBO and Yoga Therapy practitioner with ten years clinical experience and working within an integrative medicine setting for the majority of this time. Adrian has a particular interest in Functional Digestive Disorders and Microbiome Health along with complex chronic health conditions including Mould Biotoxin Illness (CIRS), Tick-Borne and Stealth Infections, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Adrian utilises a range of modalities including Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine and Yoga Therapy. He provides an integrative approach to your health, liaising with medical and allied health practitioners when appropriate to ensure best health outcomes are achieved.

Adrian has completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) at Southern School of Natural Therapies and a Master of Public Health (Global Health) at the University of Melbourne. He has completed Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapy trainings in India and Australia. Adrian practices Naturopathy at Suite 6, 10 Clifton Street in Prahran.