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Naturopath Denis Stewart BA ND DBM DipAc has been referred to as the Godfather of Australian Herbalism and as spearheading the Herbal Renaissance in Australia in the early 1970s.
His teaching career in herbal medicine spans 30 years during which time he constructed the professional examination, curriculum and course of studies for the National Herbalists’ Association of Australia. He established and taught the first 3-year full-time course in Herbal Medicine at the NSW College of Naturopathic and Osteopathic Sciences.
Echinacea
Echinacea is used to fight infections, especially the common cold, and the flu.
Denis founded the Southern Cross Herbal School in the late 1970’s and taught at both undergraduate and post-graduate level. More recently he helped construct the Bachelor of Herbal Therapies course at the Ourimbah Campus of the University of Newcastle and was appointed a Conjoint Associate Professor at the University since 2002-2007.
Denis takes calls during the show on 2NURFM.
Here’s the dip recipe Denis mentioned on the show on Friday 22 July 2016.
Here’s the book Denis discussed on the show Friday 14 July 2017.
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On the 23 June edition of Health Naturally, Denis speaks about Medicinal Herbs as written about by Tony Hosemans.
Herbs include Golden Seal, Black Cohosh, Bearberry, Blue Cohosh, Bloodroot, American Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng, Blue Flag, Leopard Lilly, Smudgeing Herbs and Native American Inscense.
Denis recommends this complete guide to honey
and its unique powers for improving health and well-being.
A Field Guide To Weeds In Australia by Charles Lamp and Frank Collet
Whether you you’re a farmer looking for a profitable alternative crop or farmstead enterprise, a city dweller seeking a living in the country, or an entrepreneur of any flavor, this book will dispel the myths and point you on the way to a solid, profitable, herb-based business enterprise.
Stephen Fulder Ph.D is internationally known as a teacher of Buddhist practice and meditation, and the founder and senior teacher of the Israel Insight Society, the major Buddhist practice organisation in Israel.
Denis discussed An End To Ageing – Remedies For Life Extension by Stephen Fuller on the 30 April edition of Health Naturally.
Health Naturally Podcast
Health Naturally Podcast
Denis founded the Southern Cross Herbal School in the late 1970’s and taught at both undergraduate and post-graduate level and answers questions about health.
21 Jul 2026, 9am Health Naturally with Denis Stewart Denis Stewarts how herbs can help with Infertility
7 Jul 2026, 9am Health Naturally with Denis Stewart Denis Stewart discusses natural approaches to managing inflammation, skin blemishes, a white-coated tongue, pins and needles in the feet that interfere with sleep, plantar fasciitis, and dry eyes.
30 Jun 2026, 9am Health Naturally with Denis Stewart Denis Stewart discusses natural approaches to hair loss, prostate health, Java kidney tea, kidney function problems, sinus conditions, and chilblains of the fingers, answering a range of listener questions.
23 Jun 2026, 9am Health Naturally with Denis Stewart Denis Stewart answers questions about naturally dextoing lungs, berberine, shingles, blocked sinuses, and flu.
16 Jun 2026, 9am Health Naturally with Denis Stewart Denis Stewart answers questions about slippery elm capsules, digestion, asymptomatic reflux, bicarbonate of soda for reflux, and nerve pain.
26 May 2026, 9am Health Naturally with Denis Stewart Denis Stewart answers questions about chronic tiredness after heart surgery, olive oil, bacteria in lungs, sore wrists, arthritis and resless legs.
19 May 2026, 9am Health Naturally with Denis Stewart Denis Stewart answers questions about tonsil stones, varicose veins, and Parkinson's disease.
