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Journal Articles 2006
MacLennan AH, Myers SP, Taylor AW. The continuing use of complementary and alternative medicine in South Australia: costs and beliefs 2004. MJA 2006, 184(1):27-31. Click here for Abstract
Li RW, Lin GD, Leach DN, Waterman PG, Myers SP. Inhibition of COXs and 5-LOX and Activation of PPARs by Australian Clematis species (Ranunculaceae). Journal of Ethno-Pharmacology 2006;104:138-143 . Click here for Abstract
Hunter A. Peppermint: how cool is that? Australian Pharmacist 2006;25(1):50-51
Hunter A. Chamomile: what daisy is that. Australian Pharmacist 2006;25(2):131
Hunter A. Calendula officinalis: a little ray of sunshine. Australian Pharmacist 2006;25(3):214
Hunter A. Aloa Vera. Australian Pharmacist 2006;25(4):292-293
Hunter A. Gingko Biloba. Australian Pharmacist 2006;25(5):404-405
Myers SP. The challenge of intellectual innocence. The Journal of Complementary Medicine 2006:45
Journal Articles 2005
Boman M. Training & Education: The CM Educator. The Journal of Complementary Medicine 2005;4(2):58-65
Bowles EJ, Cheras PA, Stevens J and Myers SP. A survey of aromatherapy practices in aged care facilities in northern NSW, Australia. The International Journal of Aromatherapy 2005;15:42-50.
Brownie S. Characteristics of older dietary supplement users: review of the literature. Australasian Journal on Ageing 2005;24(2):77-87.
Brownie S and Rolfe M. Supplement utilisation patterns of older Australians: Results from a randomly selected national sample. Nutrition & Dietetics 2005;62:89-94.
Hawrelak JA, Whitten DL and Myers SP. Is Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG Effective in Preventing the Onset of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhoea: A Systematic Review. Digestion 2005;72:51-56. Click here for abstract
Stevenson LM, Matthias A, Banbury L, Penman K, Bone KM, Leach DN and Lehmann RP. Modulation of macrophage immune responses by Echinacea. Molecules 2005;10:1279-1285.
Wohlmuth H, Leach DN, Smith MK and Myers SP. Gingerol Content of Diploid and Tetrapoid Clones of Ginger. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2005;53:5772-5778. Click here for abstract
Myers SP. Getting all steamed up. The Journal of Complementary Medicine 2005:67
Myers SP. The walls are crumbling. The Journal of Complementary Medicine 2005:85
Myers SP. Codex, cabals and conspiracies. The Journal of Complementary Medicine 2005:
Grant A. Spirituality and health. The Journal of Complementary Medicine 2005:93-95.
Hunter A. Glucosmine. Australian Pharmacist 2005;24(3):211
Hunter A. Isoflavones/phytoestrogens and all that. Australian Pharmacist 2005;24(4):312-313
Hunter A. Zinc. Australian Pharmacist 2005;24(5):406
Hunter A. Policosanol. Australian Pharmacist 2005;24(6):474
Hunter A. Valerian – How does it compare to other sleeping preparations? Australian Pharmacist 2005;24(7):531
Hunter A. Dong Quai - what is it? Australian Pharmacist 2005;24(9):690
Hunter A. Do cranberries really prevent urinary tract infections? Australian Pharmacist 2005;24(8):638
Hunter A. What in the world is Black Cohosh? Why would a menopausal woman take this? Australian Pharmacist 2005;24(10):770
Journal Articles 2004
Baker D. Coffee and Homoeopathy. Journal of the Australian Tradiational-Medicine Society 2004;10(4):147-150
Baker DG, Myers SP, Howden IB, Mill EJ, Brooks L, Avila C, Medhurst R. Homeopathic Research Platform. International Journal of naturopathic Medicine 2004; 1(1): 81-85
Bensoussan A, Myers SP, Wu SM, O'Connor K. Naturopathic and Western herbal medicine practice in Australia - a workforce survey. Complment Ther Med. 2004;12(1): 17-27 Click here for abstract

Bradbury J, Myers SP et al. Are low-fat diets associatd with stress. International Journal of naturopahtic Medicine 2004. 2(1):33-42.

Bradbury J, Myers SP, Oliver C. An adaptogenic role for Omeage-3 fatty acids in stress, a randomized placebo controlled double blind intervention study (pilot). Nutritional Journal 2004,3 (20). Click here for abstract

Brooks LO, Rolfe MI, Cheras PA and Myers SP. The comprehensive Osteoarthritis Test (COAT): a simple index for measurement of treatment effects in clinical trials. The Journal of Rheumatology 2004;31:1180-6. Click her for Abstract

Brownie S, Rolfe M. Health characteristics of older Australian dietary supplement users compared to non-supplement users. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2004;13 (4):365-371. Click here for abstract

Brownie S and Myers SP. Wading through the Quagmire (USA) - making sense of dietary supplement utilization. Nutrition Reviews 2004; 62(7): 276-282. Click here for abstract

Grant A. Practicing Complementary Medicine in Context: Spirituality, Culture and Healing Practice. Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal 2004;Vol 3(2).

Grant A. Education in Natural Medicine: What’s love got to do with it? Integrative Medicine 2005; 4(1):30-34

Hawrelak JA, Myers SP. The causes of Intestinal Dysbiosis: A Review. Alternative Medicine Review 2004;9(2):180-197. Click here for abstract

Li RW, Leach DN, Myers SP, Lin GD, Leach GJ, Waterman PG. A New Anti-Inflammatory Glucoside from Ficus racemosa. Planta Med2004; 70:1-6. Click here for abstract

Li RW, Leach DN, Myers SP, Leach GJ, Lin GD, Brushett DJ and Waterman PG. Anti-inflammatory activity, cytotoxicity and active compounds of Tinospora smilacina Benth. Phytotherapy Research. 2004; 18(1): 78-83. Click here for abstract

Myers SP and Cheras PA. The Other Side of the Coin: The safety of complementary medicine. MJA 2004;181(4); 222 – 225. Click here for abstract

O’Connor JM, Hahn ST, Brooks L. From Venom to Pain Research: A Novel Use of a Scorpaenidae Venom. Biological Research for Nursing 2004; 6(2):100-109. Click here for abstract

Paul-Brent PA, Cattley TN, Myers SP, Brooks L and Cheras PA. A rapid microtitre plate screening method for in vitro assessment of fibrinolysis: a preliminary report. Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis 2004;15: 273-278. Click here for abstract

Standen MD, Myers SP. The roles of essential oils in the modulation of immune function and inflammation: survey of aromatherapy educators. The International Journal of Aromatherapy 2004; 14:150-161

Journal Articles 2003

Baker DG, Myers SP, Howden I and Brooks L. The effects of homeopathic Argentum nitricum on test anxiety. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2003;11(2): 65-71. Click here for abstract

Baker D. Use of Fifty Millesimal Potencies in Contemporary Homœopathy. Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society 2003;9(2): 83-86

Brownie S. The Role of Reflective Practice In Case Management. Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society 2003; 9(3): 133-135.

Brownie S and Myers SP. Nutritional Management of the Older Person . Journal of Complementary Medicine (Australia) 2003;3(5).

Brownie S. Health Behavior Models: their role in clinical practice. Journal of Integrative Medicine (USA). 2003;Vol 2(4).

Brownie S and Myers SP. Clinical assessment and management of six common at risk nutrients in the older person. Integrative Medicine 2003;2(1): 28-34.

Brownie S and Myers SP. Dietary and health supplement use among older Australians. Results of a National Survey. Australasian Journal on Ageing 2003:22(4): 171-178.

Cheras PA, Nielsen GVL, Blackwell EA and Outerbridge HK. Vascular Theory of Osteoarthritis Causation: Treatment Implications. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2003;suppl A:11 Abs: 237.

Hawrelak JA. Probiotics: Choosing the right one for your needs. Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society 2003;9(2): 67-76.

Hawrelak JA. Giardia: Pathophysiology and Management. Alternative Medicine Review 2003;8(2): 129-142. Click here for abstract

Hawrelak JA. Medicinal plant monograph: Guava (Psidium guajava). Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society. 2003;9(1): 25-30.

Li RW, David Lin G, Myers SP and Leach DN. Anti-inflammatory activity of Chinese medicinal vine plants. J Ethnopharmacology 2003 Mar;85(1): 61-67. Click here for abstract

Li RW, Myers SP, Leach DN, Lin GD and Leach G. A cross cultural study: anti-inflammatory activity of Australian and Chinese plants. J Ethnopharmacology 2003;85(1): 25-32. Click here for abstract

Journal Articles 2002

Baker D. Avogadro’s Number: A Homœopathic Metaphor. Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society 2002; 8(3): 113-115.

Bensoussan A, Myers SP, Drew AK, Whyte IM and Dawson AH. Development of a Chinese Herbal Medicine Toxicology Database. Journal of Toxicology — Clinical Toxicology 2002; 40(2): 159-167. Click here for abstract

Brooks LO, Rolfe M, Cheras PA and Myers SP. Reliability, validity and responsiveness of a simple index for measurement of treatment effects in longitudinal trials of Osteoarthritis treatments. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2002;suppl A:11 Abs PS130.

Drew AK, Whyte IM, Bensoussan A, Dawson AH, Xiaoshu Zhu and Myers SP. Chinese Herbal Medicine Toxicology Database: Monograph on Herba Asari, “Xi Xin”. Journal of Toxicology — Clinical Toxicology2002; 40(2): 169-172. Click here for abstract

Drew AK, Bensoussan A, Whyte IM, Dawson AH, Xiaoshu Zhu and Myers SP. Chinese Herbal Medicine Toxicology Database: Monograph on Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, “Ku Shen” . Journal of Toxicology — Clinical Toxicology 2002; 40(2): 173-176. Click here for abstract

Hawrelak JA. Prebiotics: What are they and how safe? Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society.2002;8(4): 151-156.

Hawrelak JA. Probiotics: Are supplements really better than yoghurt? Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society 2002;8(1): 11-23.

Myers SP. Complementary Therapies in General Practice. Editorial. Australian Family Physician 2002; 31(12):1132. Click here for abstract

Myers SP. Strategic Management of Warfarin Interactions. Australian Prescriber 2002; 25(3): 54-56.

Whitten DL. Cardiovascular Drugs: A Guide for Naturopaths. Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism 2002;14(3).

Journal Articles 2001

Cheras PA, Nielsen GVL, Blackwell EA, Outerbridge HK and Fine S. Role of Vascular and Haematological Abnormalities in Osteoarthritis (OA) – Rationale for use of Pentosan Polysulphate and Glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulphate. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2001;suppl B: 44 Abs 2.

Ghosh P and Cheras PA. Vascular mechanisms in Osteoarthritis. Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology 2001; 15: 693-709. Click here for abstract

Noller B, Myers S, Berhanu A, Singh M, Kronenberg F and Bodeker G. Report on the Global Forum on Safety of Herbal and Traditional Medicine: July 7, 2001, Gold Coast, Australia. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2001; 7(5): 583-601. Click here for abstract

O’Connor JM. The Healer. The Australian Journal of Holistic Nursing, 2001; 8(2).

Book Chapters 2004

Hawrelak J and Myers SP. Herbal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease. In Cohen M. Editor. Holistic solutions for sustainable health care. Australasian Integrative Medicine Association 2004: 211-242

Book Chapters 2003

Hunter A. Complementary Medicine Treatment for Gynaecological Cancers in Heffernan M. and Quinn M. (eds). The Gynaecological Cancer Guide. Michelle Anderson Publishing, Melbourne 2003: 191-209.

Myers SP, Hunter A, Snider P and Zeff J. Naturopathic Medicine. In T. Robson. Editor. An Introduction to Complementary Medicine. Allen & Unwin Sydney 2003: 46-64.

Myers SP. Challenges Facing Integrated Medicine. In T. Robson. Editor. An Introduction to Complementary Medicine. Allen & Unwin Sydney 2003: 296-308

Book Chapters 2001

Grant A and Myers SP. Spirituality in Natural Medicine. In Cohen M. Editor. Prescriptions for Holistic Health, Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Clayton, 2002.

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