Your authorised prescriber (whether it’s your GP or a specialist clinic Doctor) will be your guide across your alternative therapy journey. Here at the Farma Education Hub, we’ve touched on having positive conversations and building trust with your Doctor, but this week we’re taking it back to basics, getting you prepared for that very first […]
Across the board, we know cost is a concern for our Patients, so as part of bringing our #equalaccess mission to life, we’re taking you through some practical considerations for budgeting and pricing for your alternative therapies journey. Clinic consultations Patients here in Australia could feel overwhelmed with the influx of new alternative therapies providers […]
As an alternative medicine Patient, and within a burgeoning industry here in Australia, there are a wide range of delivery methods and forms that your prescription can take. Choice is a fantastic thing, but it’s essential to strike the delicate balance between experimenting with different options to find what works and sticking with a routine […]
The festive season brings plenty of opportunity to connect with loved ones, enjoy a trip or a indulge in a staycation – but for alternative medicine Patients, it can bring a unique set of challenges and factors to manage. Let’s take a look at some helpful habits to keep in mind, supporting you to manage […]
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There’s a clear synergy between prescribed plant medicine and the complementary lifestyle practices and activities, with one supporting the other. We’re all aware that we can’t always rely on medicine alone to manage chronic conditions – in short, holistic health goes well beyond the prescription, so let’s explore some simple lifestyle tools to incorporate into […]
While your first source for all alternative therapies information should be your Doctor and health care team, there’s a lot you can personally bring to your therapeuric journey through accurately tracking your experience. Even if you’ve been a Patient for some time now, we encourage you to see how you can stay informed and empowered […]
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In the plant medicine landscape, there’s no such thing as a “standard” protocol – every Patient is unique, and your plant medicine journey will be tailored specifically to your health requirements. In creating this healthcare plan, it is helpful for your prescriber to understand your plant medicine experience to date, even if this has been […]
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When you first start down the natural medicine Patient path, you’ll be issued what’s known as a ‘dispense interval’ by your authorised prescriber, and this will impact how frequently you can order your medication. Here at Farma, we recognise dispense intervals are a hot topic for Patients, and a subject where confusion can easily creep […]
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Plant medicine comes in many different forms, and some will require an accessory for use. Before you dive in, here are some points to keep in mind when choosing and using plant medicine accessories safely: Consultation with Your Doctor Before you incorporate any accessories into your plant medicine plan, consult your prescribing Doctor. They will […]
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Somewhere along your plant medicine journey, you’re likely to come across the word ‘terpenes’ – so, what are they? And where do they fit in the plant medicine world? Here at Farma, a cornerstone of our mission is ‘audience-relevant communication’, so let’s take a look at terpenes from a macro level, and we’ll deep dive […]
