Fields of Research

Naturopathy
Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine
Gastroenterology and hepatology
Clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice
Clinical nutrition
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
Sport and exercise nutrition
Nutritional science
Mental health services
Public health nutrition
Preventative health care

Research Objectives

Expanding knowledge in the health sciences
Clinical health
Nutrition
Health education and promotion
Mental health
Treatment of human diseases and conditions
Prevention of human diseases and conditions
Other health
Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services)
Diagnosis of human diseases and conditions
Preventive medicine

Career Best Publications

Research Publications

A narrative review of the role of gastrointestinal dysbiosis in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome; Obstetrics & gynecology science
A systematic review and quality assessment of case reports of adverse events for borage (Borago officinalis), coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) and comfrey (Symphytum officinale); Fitoterapia
A systematic review of the association between fibromyalgia and functional gastrointestinal disorders; Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology
Antibiotic use and the development of depression: a systematic review; The Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Annual Conference
Antibiotic use and the development of depression: A systematic review; Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Are maternally administered probiotic strains transferred to breastmilk? A systematic review of human studies; 19th International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML) Conference
Are maternally administered probiotic strains transferred to breastmilk? A systematic review of human studies
Biofeedback for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome; Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Challenges and Advancements for Naturopathic Clinical Research; Naturopathy: Practice, Effectiveness, Economics, and Safety.
Constipation-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Clinical Naturopathy: An evidence-based guide to practice
Consumer reports of “Keto Flu” associated with the ketogenic diet; Frontiers in Nutrition
Could test preparation & interpretation impact hydrogen-methane breath testing results? A survey of current practices; Advances in Integrative Medicine
Determining the association between fibromyalgia, the gut microbiome and its biomarkers: A systematic review; BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Anxiety; Clinical Naturopathy: In Practice
Does Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum HAVE a Role to Play in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review; 8th Probiotics, Prebiotics and New Foods for Microbiota and Health Conference
Effects of Two Natural Medicine Formulations on Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms: A Pilot Study; Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Research on Paradigm, Practice, and Policy
Essential oils in the treatment of intestinal dysbiosis: A preliminary in vitro study; Alternative Medicine Review: A Journal of Clinical Therapeutics
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-based Guide to Practice 2nd Edition
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease; Clinical Naturopathy 3rd Edition: An evidence-based guide to practice
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; Clinical Naturopathy: An evidence-based guide to practice
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease and Functional Constipation; Clinical Naturopathy: In Practice
Giardiasis: pathophysiology and management; Alternative Medicine Review: A Journal of Clinical Therapeutics
Herbal medicines prepared by traditional and contemporary methods – a comparative study; 57th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research
Herbal medicines, other than St. John's Wort, in the treatment of depression: a systematic review; Alternative Medicine Review: A Journal of Clinical Therapeutics
Hydrogen-methane breath testing results influenced by oral hygiene; Scientific Reports
Integrative physiology and traditional naturopathic practice: results of an international observational study; Integrative Medicine Research
International prevalence of consultation with a naturopathic practitioner: a systematic review and meta-analysis; BMJ open
International prevalence of consultations with a naturopath/naturopathic Doctor; Naturopathy: Practice, Effectiveness, Economics, and Safety
Irritable bowel syndrome; Clinical Naturopathy 3rd Edition: An evidence-based guide to practice
Irritable bowel syndrome; Clinical Naturopathy: An Evidence-based Guide to Practice 2nd Edition
Is Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG effective in preventing the onset of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea: a systematic review; Digestion: International Journal of Gastroenterology
Lessons from outside and within: Exploring advancements in methodology for naturopathic medicine clinical research; Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Mania associated with herbal medicines, other than Cannabis: a systematic review and quality assessment of case reports; Frontiers in Psychiatry
Medicinal Herb Monograph: Guava (Psidium Guajava); Australian Traditional-Medicine Society. Journal
Polycystic ovary syndrome: an evolutionary adaptation to lifestyle and the environment; International journal of environmental research and public health
Prebiotics; Herbs and Natural Supplements: An evidence-based guide, 4th Edition
Prebiotics; Essential Herbs and Natural Supplements
Prebiotics; Textbook of Natural Medicine 3rd Edition
Prebiotics, synbiotics and colonic foods; Textbook of Natural Medicine
Prebiotics, Synbiotics and Colonic Foods; Textbook of Natural Medicine 4th Edition
Prebiotics: What are they and how safe?; Australian Traditional-Medicine Society. Journal
Probiotics; Essential Herbs and Natural Supplements
Probiotics; Textbook of Natural Medicine 4th Edition
Probiotics; Textbook of Natural Medicine 3rd Edition
Probiotics; Herbs and Natural Supplements: An evidence-based guide, 4th Edition
Probiotics; Textbook of Natural Medicine
Probiotics for GI Disorders; Journal of Complementary Medicine
Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics; Journal of Complementary Medicine
Probiotics: are supplements really better than yoghurt?; Australian Traditional-Medicine Society. Journal
Probiotics: Choosing The Right One For Your Needs; Australian Traditional-Medicine Society. Journal
Psyllium; Herbs and Natural Supplements: An evidence-based guide, 4th Edition
Response: Commentary: Consumer reports of “Keto Flu” associated with the ketogenic diet; Frontiers in Nutrition
The causes of intestinal dysbiosis: a review; Alternative Medicine Review: A Journal of Clinical Therapeutics
The effect of St John’s wort extracts on CYP3A: a systematic review of prospective clinical trials; British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
The efficacy of Hibiscus sabdariffa (rosella) in essential hypertension: A systematic review of clinical trials; Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine
The microbiome; Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine
Western herbal medicines in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Western herbal medicines in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis; Complementary Therapies in Medicine

Research Projects

Research Candidate Supervision