About Healthy Comparisons Vitamin Reviews and Quality Ratings
Healthy Comparisons has assembled an expert panel of some of Australia's leading Naturopaths to rate and review individual products so that you can make informed decisions about your vitamin purchases.
The Review Panel review each product and apply a quality rating out of 100 based on the following criteria:
- 40% - Effectiveness of the nutrient/s in supporting the intended benefit
- 40% - Daily dosage/s of the nutrient/s are sufficient to deliver intended benefit
- 20% - Quality of inactive ingredients and manufacturing process
"Intended benefit" is defined as the primary benefit that is outlined in the product description in relation to the health category that the product is listed under.
It is important to note that price and value for money is not considered as part of the Quality Rating criteria and that ratings are based on the professional opinion of the individuals in the panel and not that of Healthy Comparisons.
Over the next few months, the Vitamin Review Panel will review all of the products on the Healthy Comparisons website. The health conditions which have been reviewed so far include:
- Vitamins for Arthritis - Download a summary of Arthritis Vitamin Reviews
- Multivitamins - Download a summary of Multivitamin Reviews
- Pregnancy & Breastfeeding - Download a summary of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Vitamin Reviews
- Heart Health - Download a summary of Heart Health Vitamin Reviews
- Bone Health - Download a summary of Bone Health Vitamin Reviews
- Menopause - Download a summary of Menopause Vitamin Reviews
- Cold and Flu Relief
- Eye Care
Meet the Healthy Comparisons Vitamin Review Panel
The Healthy Comparisons Vitamin Review Panel offer their time to bring you this important health information. Please support them in any way that you can.
| Marion Volk, MHSc[Complementary Medicine], BHSc[Complementary Medicine], BNat BHSc[Herbal Medicine], AdvDipl[Herbal Medicine], CertIV WTA, Bhon[Sociology] Marion Volk is a practitioner with longstanding clinical experience in Integrative Medicine. Aim of her consultations is to inform, educate and support clients to regain, restore and maintain control of their own health. Marion is a senior lecturer at the Australian College of Natural Medicine in Perth, practitioner at Cambridge Health Centre and registered provider for all major private Health Funds. She is a Fellow of ANTA and a Member of NHAA, AHA and AROH. Contact: (08) 6380-2643; 3/42 McCourt St, West Leederville, WA 6007; www.cambridgehealth.com.au; marion@cambridgehealth.com.au
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| Daniela Osiander, AdvDip[Naturopathy]; Dip[Nutrition], Dip[Sports Therapies], CertIV[Remedial Massage], CertIV[Training & Assessment]; M[Communication]
Daniela Osiander is passionate about helping people lead happier and healthier lives. Fully trained in naturopathy, nutrition and a range of massage styles, she knows that she can help almost anyone achieve more vitality and health. Daniela is dedicated to integrating scientific evidence with traditional knowledge, a holistic understanding and a good dash of common sense. Being an outstanding practitioner from her analytical approach to the art of putting it all together, Daniela runs a busy complementary health and massage clinic in Surry Hills. Contact: 02 9211 3329; 391 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 www.tonikahealth.com.au
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| Eliza Finn, ND, Dip[Nutrition], Reiki Mast.
Eliza is a fully qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist and Energy/Spiritual healer with over 10 years experience in the health and wellness industry. She has travelled the corners of the globe and worked with some of the world's greatest practitioners in an array of healing environments including the award winning Chiva-Som International Health Resort in Thailand, one of the world leaders in holistic spa services. Eliza's passion is in helping others discover their own wellbeing and inner balance. Eliza is also an accomplished teacher running courses in both wellbeing centres and in the corporate arena on such topics as health and nutrition, balancing weight, children's health and nutrition, and Reiki and healing certificate training. She has published articles in newspapers and magazines on a variety of wellness topics and is a consultant and director of Evolve Health, a company devoted to creating Australia's leading model for holistic spa and wellness development. Contact: 0438 466 961; eliza@cbdnaturalhealth.com.au; www.cbdnaturalhealth.com.au
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 | Gerard Elms, ND, B Nat, MANTA Gerard Elms is a highly qualified Naturopath having completed a four year Bachelor Degree in Naturopathy at Southern Cross University. He has clinical experience in both the UK and Australia. Gerard is passionate about educating people on the benefits of natural and complementary medicine and writes a regular section on supplements and functional foods for Wellbeing magazine. In his work Gerard places a large emphasis on patient participation and empowerment through teaching awareness of a person's ability to positively influence their health and sustain wellness. His busy practice is located at Sydney's oldest and most respected integrated medical centre. Contact: (02) 9211 3811,1st Floor, 17 Randle Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010: enquiries@theelmtree.com.au; www.theElmtree.com.au
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 | Marisa Camilleri, BHSc[Naturopathy] Marisa Camilleri is the founder and director of Melbourne Naturopathic Wellness (MNW). Marisa is the chosen naturopath for corporate health exhibitions for a number of different companies including ANZ, Coca Cola, Estee Lauder, Note Printing Australia, City West Water, KPMG, Fitness2Live, Corpfit, Fit & Healthy Business & Calastica. Marisa specialises in weight loss but can help you with anything from headaches to weight loss and digestive complaints to hormonal issues. For a more comprehensive list please visit our website. Therapies available at MNW: naturopathy, herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition & dietary advice, BIA testing & ear candling. Contact Melbourne Naturopathic Wellness now to find out how it feels to achieve optimum wellness! Contact: 1800 606 256; Suite 15 / 12 Collins St, Melbourne; 95 Douglas Parade, Williamstown; marisa@naturopathicwellness.com.au; www.naturopathicwellness.com.au |
 | Rike Ehm, AdvDip(Naturopathy); AdvDip(Nutrition); AdvDip(Western Herbal Medicine) Rike Ehm is a qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist with a background in both Western & Complementary medicine. She has several years experience in the healthcare industry and knows how important it is to raise the public's awareness about good nutrition and natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals. She grew up in a country where natural health has become part of daily life and she knows what difference it can make to be given the tools and the knowledge for a healthy life early on. Rike specialises in children's health and is very passionate about helping families overcome health issues including allergies, asthma and hyperactivity. She has contributed to TV and newspaper articles and is always eager to educate the general public about nutrition and a range of other subjects. With her experience in retail-naturopathy she has an excellent understanding of the importance of choosing suitable supplements as a component of a treatment programme. Rike operates from a practice in Moorooka, Brisbane. Contact: (07) 3173 1455, Suite 4, 398 Tarragindi Rd, Moorooka QLD 4105; www.rike.net.au |
 | Sally James, N.D., Bach. Comp. Medicine, Dip. Iridology Sally James has been a Naturopath for 9 years and during this time she has worked in many areas of the natural therapies industry. These include health food retail sales, private naturopathic consultations and working for leading herbal medicine companies in education and training. Sally's passions are Iridology, diet and lifestyle and a special interest in children and women's health. Sally and her partner Nicholas Foley have recently begun a naturopathic website intended for the use of the general public. The website enables people to access information and also ask personal questions regarding diets, lifestyle, general advice, medications, herbs, nutrition or any modality within the health industry. They are very eager to provide additional support to practitioners and health care professionals to empower people to make better decisions on the path to health. Contact: www.AskaNaturopath.com |
Important Information
The Healthy Comparisons Quality Ratings may change over time in line with new research or alterations to product formulations.
Product reviews that refer to inactive ingredients, manufacturing process or excipients are based on information provided by the manufacturer or product label and are not a result of clinical analysis.
Healthy Comparisons products are currently ranked on the website based on National Retail Pharmaceutical Sales Volumes provided by Synovate Aztec. This list of top-selling vitamins in Australian pharmacies provides the foundation for choosing products which are reviewed by the panel. Lists of Australian products will grow over time.
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