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Michael Thomsen is an experienced naturopath and herbalist with over 30 years experience.
He has a PhD from Sydney University Medical School, Master of Science, Graduate School of Integrative Medicine at Swinburne University.
Michael is available for consultations for people interested in optimising their healthspan and live a long, healthy life.
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This Privacy Policy is applicable to websites owned by Michael Thomsen.
About Our Privacy Policy
This privacy policy applies to HerbResearch Pty Limited ABN 61 106 511 335 of 29 Macfarlane Street, Sth Hobart, 7004 Tasmania trading as Eusano (“us”, “our”, “we”, “www.phytotherapydeskreference.com”, “www.app.phytotherapydeskreference.com.au”, "www.michaelthomsen.com.au", "www.eusano.com.au"),
We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the “Act”).
This privacy policy explains how we manage your personal information that we collect about you. Please read this privacy policy before using the website at www.eusano.healthcare (the "website") or submitting any personal information. By using the website, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy.
You are encouraged to review the privacy policy whenever you visit the website to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used.
Collection of Your Personal Information
Your personal information is not collected if you only browse this website.
We and/or our third party service providers may collect your personal information:
(a) directly from you;
(b) when you register as a member of the website;
(c) when you place an order via the website;
(d) where you access and interact with the website or customer service; or
(e) from other sources.
The information collected may include your name, mailing or residential address, telephone number, email address and other transaction and registration details.
If you choose not to provide us with your personal information, we may not be able to provide the information, goods or the service you may require, or to fulfil one or more other purposes of collection of your personal information.
We do not collect your credit card or banking details
Our Use of Cookies
A cookie is a small piece of text that is placed within the memory of a computer and can be later retrieved by web page servers. We use cookies to enhance your interaction and convenience with our website and do not use cookies to record any personal information.
Cookies may record information about your visit, including the type of browser and operating system you use, the previous site you visited, your server’s IP address, the pages you access and the information downloaded by you. While this anonymous statistical data may be aggregated and used in broader statistical analysis by us and our web monitoring service provider to improve our services, at no time can we personally identify you as the source of that data.
Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
You acknowledge and consent that by providing your personal information to us that we may use and disclose your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected or for a related or ancillary purpose such as:
(a) to facilitate and process your order;
(b) to carry out or respond to your requests;
(c) to our third party service providers to assist us in providing and improving our services to you, and to analyse trends in sales and better understand our customer’s needs or to develop, improve and market our products and services to you;
(d) for regulatory reporting and compliance with our legal obligations;
(e) to various regulatory bodies and law enforcement officials and agencies to protect against fraud and for related security purposes;
(f) to our third party service providers to include in a database compiled by us or our third party service provider for use in direct marketing of promotions, product and services we think may interest to you;
(g) to seek your feedback in relation to customer satisfaction and our relationship with you;
(h) to monitor or improve the quality and standard of service provided to you;
(i) to our successors and/or assigns;
(j) to provide offers that may be of interest to you; and
(k) to better understand your preferences.
Our third party service providers are organisations that include those that may assist us with research, mail and delivery, security, professional advisory, banking, payment processing or technology services. Where we engage third party service providers to perform services for us those third parties may be required to handle your personal information. Under these circumstances those third parties must safeguard this information and must only use it for the purposes for which it was supplied, although we are not responsible for ensuring this.
Other than the above, we will not disclose your personal information without your consent unless disclosure is either necessary to prevent a threat to life or health, authorised or required by law, reasonably necessary to enforce the law or necessary to investigate a suspected unlawful activity.
Any permitted handling of personal information under any exemptions under the Act will take priority over this Privacy Policy to the extent of any inconsistency.
Providing Personal Information About Another Person
You represent to us that where you provide personal information to us about another person, you are authorised to provide that information to us, and that you will inform that person who we are, how we use and disclose their information, and that they can gain access to that information;
Securing Your Personal Information
We have implemented appropriate physical, electronic and managerial security procedures in order to protect personal information from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. Access to your personal information is limited to those who specifically need it to conduct their responsibilities.
We and our third party service providers take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your personal information where it is no longer required and to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, loss, misuse and alteration.
Accuracy and Access to Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to ensure that the information we hold about you is accurate, complete and up-to-date. To assist us to do this, please provide us with the correct information and inform us if your details change. You may update your membership details at any time by accessing your membership account or by contacting us. If we deny you access to your personal information, we will provide you with the reason for such denial. We may recover from you our reasonable costs of supplying you with access to this information.
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www.phytotherapydeskreference.com may contain links to websites which are owned or operated by other parties. You should make your own enquiries as to the privacy policies of these parties. We are not responsible for information on, or the privacy practices of, such websites.
Transmission of Your Data
While care is taken to protect your personal information on the website, unfortunately no data transmission over the Internet is guaranteed as 100% secure. Accordingly, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you send to us or receive from us online. This is particularly true for information you send to us via email as we have no way of protecting that information until it reaches us. Once we receive your personal information, we are required to protect it in accordance with the Act.
Website Hosting and Trans-Border data flows
Your personal information may be transferred to a database or server hosted outside Australia, in which case, we and our third party service providers will comply with the transborder data flow privacy standards under the Act, for example, by taking reasonable steps to protect the information being held, used or disclosed by the recipient inconsistently with the National Privacy Principles. Please contact us if you have any objections to such transfers.
Changes to our Policy
From time to time it may be necessary for us to review and revise this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy at any time. Amendments or replacements of the Privacy Policy will be posted on the website.
Direct Marketing
You consent for your personal information to be included in a database for use in direct marketing by Eusano Healthcare, the Franchisor, their related entities or their third party contractors. If you do not wish to receive marketing material from us, you can opt-out or unsubscribe, by contacting us. All emails, SMS and newsletters from this website allow you to opt-out of further mailings by clicking on the link or responding “unsubscribe”.
Interpretation
All defined terms in this Privacy Policy shall have the same meaning in this Privacy Policy as is given to those terms in the Terms and Conditions of this website.
Our Privacy Complaint Process
If you are concerned with the way your personal information has been handled, please contact or write to us, or alternatively, contact the Privacy Officer as set out below. If your personal information has not been handled in an appropriate way, we will take steps to remedy your concerns in a reasonable time.
HerbResearch Pty Limited ABN 61 106 511 335 of 29 Macfarlane Street, Sth Hobart, 7004 Tasmania trading as Eusano
Telephone: 03 6223 4842
Email: https://michaelthomsen.com.au/contact
Online Privacy Policy Version 2.0 January 2023
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Every Decade
The goal of longevity medicine is to preserve and improve your quality of life by targeting the biological mechanisms of aging and age-related diseases.
Longevity medicine is advanced personalised preventive medicine powered by deep biomarkers of aging and longevity, and is a fast-emerging field. The field encompasses the likewise rapidly evolving areas of biogerontology, geroscience, and precision, preventive, and functional medicine.
Longevity medicine is a set of preventive healthcare practices that rely on biomarkers of aging, such as aging clocks, to keep the patient's biological and psychological age as near to peak performance as feasible throughout life.
Healthspan Tracker
The Healthspan Tracker report is a new analytical tool for understanding and tracking the ageing process at the cellular level.
Using a standard tests for blood biomarkers, the Healthspan Tracker accurately measures the biological age and provides a comprehensive report on the health of your blood and overall aging status.
Healthspan Tracker looks at the internal state of your body to give a more accurate representation of your true age.
This information can be used to make lifestyle and healthcare decisions that can help you age healthier and live longer.
With our Healthspan Tracker, you can:
- Understand your current ageing status and identify potential health risks.
- Track changes in your blood age over time and monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
- Make informed decisions about your health and wellness based on data-driven insights.
Dr Michael Thomsen, PhD, nutritionist at Every Decade
Dr Michael Thomsen, PhD, MSc, ND, FNHAA
Michael Thomsen is a renowned medical herbalist and nutritionist with a strong foundation in scientific research and industry experience. Holding a Master of Science from the Graduate School of Integrative Medicine at Swinburne University and a PhD from the Department of Medical Sciences at Sydney University Medical School, he has a deep understanding of the intricacies of nutrition and natural products and their applications in healthcare.
With over three decades of experience in the field, Michael has worked extensively in the industry as a past technical manager of leading natural products companies in Australia. This hands-on expertise has allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions between herbs, nutrients, and drugs, which he has successfully shared through his widely acclaimed book, the Phytotherapy Desk Reference, now in its fifth edition, having sold over 16,000 copies worldwide.
As a medical herbalist and nutritionist, Michael's expertise is particularly valuable to athletes seeking to optimize their performance and overall health through evidence-based, scientifically grounded approaches. His extensive knowledge of herbal medicine and its applications in healthcare makes him an invaluable resource for athletes looking to leverage the benefits of natural products in their training regimens.
Michael's work with the BloodAge, a cutting-edge technology that uses AI-driven analysis of clinical blood reports to predict biological age, has further deepened his understanding of the intricate relationships between biomarkers and aging processes. His collaboration with Deep Longevity, a pioneering company in the field of longevity and healthspan, has allowed him to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that empower individuals to take control of their health and longevity.
Book a consultation with Dr Michael Thomsen, PhD Naturopath
Presentations
- Michael Thomsen, Fasting for health and longevity – from calorie restriction to intermittent fasting and the fasting-mimicking diet, 11th Herbal and Naturopathic International Conference, 29-23 March, 2019, Melbourne, Australia
- Michael Thomsen, Fasting for health and longevity – from calorie restriction to intermittent fasting and the fasting-mimicking diet. Australasian College for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. Webinar April 2019
- Michael Thomsen, Fasting-mimicking diet: Case presentaion. Australasian College for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. Annual Conference, Melbourne May 2018
- Michael Thomsen, The Efficacy and Safety of Probiotics in Chemoradiotherapy-induced Mucositis. Poster NIIM Integrative Medicine: The art & science, 4th Annual Symposium 2017. Friday 24th November. Richmond, Melbourne
- Michael Thomsen, The Intestinal Microbiome, Chemotherapy and Adjuvant Treatments with Probiotics November 2017 Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) 44th Annual Scientific Meeting, Enhanced Supportive Care, Preconference Workshop, 13–15 November 2017, In: Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology Volume: 13 Supplement 4:98
- Michael Thomsen, Know Your Options Annual Conference, Hyperthermia in the Australian Setting, Sydney, November 11-12, 2017
- Michael Thomsen, Know Your Options Annual Conference, Hyperthermia in Cancer Therapy, Sydney, September 24-25, 2016
- Thomsen, M, Schmidt, M Commercialisation of Saffron, 3rd International Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Their Cultivation and Aspects of Uses, 2013
- Epigenetics, Nutrigenomics and Cancer, Danish Association for Phytotherapy, Copenhagen, May 2012
- Epigenetics and Cancer, NHAA, Hobart Chapter Meetings 2011
- Nutrigenomics and herbal medicine, NHAA, Hobart Chapter Meetings, 2011
- John’s wort Interactions, 7th International Conference on Phytotherapeutics, 21-23 September, 2010, Tweed Heads, Australia
Publications
- Thomsen M, Vitetta L. Zinc deficits, mucositis, and mucosal macrophage perturbation: is there a relationship? Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2019 Sep;22(5):365-370. doi: 10.1097/MCO.0000000000000588.
- K. Kuchta, M. Thomsen, T. Scior, M. Schmidt Interaction with St. John’s wort due to exposure with blackcurrant aroma? How not to present a case report of an adverse event Pharmazie 74 (2019)
- Thomsen, M., S. Clarke and L. Vitetta (2018). "The role of adjuvant probiotics to attenuate intestinal inflammatory responses due to cancer treatments." Benef Microbes: 1-18.
- Thomsen, M. and L. Vitetta (2018). "Adjunctive Treatments for the Prevention of Chemotherapy- and Radiotherapy-Induced Mucositis." Integr Cancer Ther: 1534735418794885.
- Saltzman, E.T. Palacios, T. Thomsen, M. Vitetta, L. Intestinal microbiome shifts, dysbiosis, inflammation and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Frontier Immunology. Front. Microbiol. | doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.00061
- Vitetta L, Saltzman ET, Thomsen M, Nikov T, Hall S.Adjuvant Probiotics and the Intestinal Microbiome: Enhancing Vaccines and Immunotherapy Outcomes. Vaccines (Basel). 2017 Dec 11;5(4). pii: E50. doi: 10.3390/vaccines5040050. Review. Erratum in: Vaccines (Basel). 2018 May 15;6(2)
- Saltzman E.T, Thomsen, M., Hall, S. Vitetta, L. Mar Drugs. Perna canaliculus and the Intestinal Microbiome. (2017) 15 (7)
- Coulson, S. Thomsen, M. Vitetta, L. Clinical research with probiotics: methodological and regulatory Probiotics, D–Lactic Acidosis, Oxidative Stress and Strain Specificity. Gut Microbes. Gut Microbes. 2017 Jan 12:1-12
- Thomsen, Michael Integrative oncology in Australia E-poster presentation 2014 World Cancer Congress (#1095)
- Schmidt M, Thomsen M, Kelber O, Kraft K Myths and facts in herbal medicines: Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng) and its contraindication in hypertensive patients Botanics: Target and Therapy 2014:4 Pages 27—32
- Schmidt M, Thomsen M, Schmidt U. Suitability of Ivy Extract for the Treatment of Paediatric Cough. Phytother Res. 2012 Apr 25.
- Schmidt M, Thomsen M, Bone, K Tribulus terrestis-induced nephrotoxicity? Nephrol Dial Transplant (2011) 0: 1–2
- Thomsen M, Gennat, H. Phytotherapy Desk Reference, 4th Edition, 2010, published by Global Natural Medicine
- Thomsen M, Schmidt M, Vitetta L, Sali A Do herbs increase the risk of herb–drug interactions for patients with arthritis? Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2005;64:1527-1528
- Thomsen M, Flannery G, Vitetta L, Schmidt M Herbal preparation – ginseng and dang gui ten combination (PS10) and immune response in humans. Poster presentation International Congress on Natural Products Research July 31 – August 4, 2004 Phoenix, Arizona USA
- Thomsen M, Schmidt M: Hepatotoxicity from Cimicifuga racemosa? Recent Australian case report not sufficiently substantiated. Alt. Compl. Med. 9(3), in press (2003).
- Thomsen M, Schmidt M: Hepatotoxizität durch Cimicifuga racemosa? Die Kausalität in einem aktuellen Verdachtsfall aus Australien ist nicht ausreichend begründet [Hepatotoxicity from Cimicifuga racemosa? Recent Australian case report not sufficiently substantiated]. Phytother. 24: 11-14 (2003).
- Vitetta L, Thomsen M, Sali: A Black cohosh and other herbal remedicies associated with acute hepatitis MJA 2003; 178 (8): 411-412
- Thomsen M: Andrographis paniculata. Natural Pharmacy 2003; July/Aug 10-11
- Thomsen M: John’s wort, Turmeric and Olive leaf extracts. Natural Pharmacy 2003; Sept/Oct 18-19
- Thomsen M, Vitetta L, Sali A: Acute liver failure associated with the use of herbal preparations containing black cohosh MJA 2004; 180 (11): 598-600
- Thomsen M, Vitetta L, Sali A Fatal fulminant hepatic failure induced by a natural therapy containing kava. Med J Aust. 2004 Feb 16;180(4):198-9
- Schmidt M, Betti G, Thomsen M: The WHO guideline on Traceability: A chance for the amelioration of quality and safety of medicinal plant raw material
- Thomsen M, Schmidt M, Betti G, Casabiancad H, Omidbaigie V: Ferula gumosa: phytochemical variability in iran R: Poster presentation International Congress on Natural Products Research July 31 – August 4, 2004 Phoenix, Arizona USA
- Thomsen, M: In the surgery — working with a complementary therapist. J Comp Med 2(1): 2003
- Thomsen M: Quality Control in Herbal Products. Natural Pharmacy 2001; Oct 16-19
- Thomsen M: Herbs for Infants. Natural Pharmacy 2000; May 6-9
- Thomsen M: Botanical Brain Boosters. Natural Pharmacy 2000; June 10-11
- Thomsen M: The Herb-Nutrient Connection. Natural Pharmacy 2000; March 13-15