As we reach the end of Endometriosis Awareness Month i wanted to release a little recording I made a while ago for women's health week, in which I spoke about Endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a condition that can significantly affect a woman's quality of life, however there is a lack of awareness and understanding of this condition. It is estimated that 1 in 7-10 women may have this condition, however it can take many years to receive a diagnosis. 
I discuss some considerations of addressing this condition with naturopathic medicine, addressing the root causes of immune imbalance.

Endometriosis - Natural Management Options #50

I interview Women's Health Physiotherapist Brooke Blair (previously Hile) about her health journey. 
We discuss how naturopathy and women's health physiotherapy can work alongside each other. 

This episode was recorded in early 2020 when the COVID-19 outbreak had just begun in Australia.

Brooke's journey with endometriosis plus how women's physiotherapy works with naturopathy #51

In this podcast I’ve asked a clinical aromatherapist to join me to chat about essential oils. But it might not be the sort of discussion you’d expect – we’re not talking about different remedies for conditions or anything like that, but rather, I’ve asked her onto the show to chat about essential oil safety and sustainability. 

Do you use essential oils? I would expect the majority of those listening to this show do use them to some extent, given how popular they are becoming  amongst those people who are interested in natural medicines. There’s a lot of awesomeness about essential oils, but there is a lot of people using them that haven’t been given the full story about their potential side effects, and how to use them safely.
Given that the amount of essential oil poisonings has been increasing each year, and the majority of cases of harm are in those under 15 years of age, I really feel it’s important to share the importance of knowing how to use essential oils safely to keep yourself and your children safe. 


In this episode, I am joined with The Alternative Mumma aka Raine. She is a clinical aromatherapist and student naturopath with a bachelor of environmental science. Raine is passionate about sharing essential oil safety information and is a wealth of knowledge about this. Her Instagram is full of great information about this, so head over to her page after this and check it out.
 

https://thealternativemumma.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thealternativemumma/

https://www.instagram.com/gutsandgirlbits/

Essential Oil Safety & Sustainability with The Alternative Mumma - Episode 52

In this episode I share the rest of Brooke Blair's journey to conception, her pregnancy and we discuss her home birth. 
We touch on some of the difficulties she faced with endometriosis, her miscarriage, and her home birth.

We also mentioned the documentary Birth Time which you can view via this link with a 20% discount  (use this link and enter discount code CICADA20)
https://www.birthtime.world/a/2147503089/XDFWnAKo
(this is an affiliate link which provides me a small comission at no extra cost to you).

Brooke's Pregnancy and Home Birth Story - Episode 53

Welcome back to "Guts and Girl Bits!" In this episode, I delve into a topic that affects so many of us: acne. Acne is not just a cosmetic concern; it can impact your self-esteem and even cause physical discomfort. Join me as I explore various approaches to understanding and treating acne from a naturopathic perspective.

I’ll discuss the interconnectedness of the skin with other body systems, such as the nervous, endocrine, and digestive systems, and how imbalances in these areas can lead to skin problems. Learn about the theory of emunctories, a foundational concept in naturopathic medicine, and how ensuring efficient waste elimination can improve skin health.

I’ll share insights into how gut health, stress, and hormonal imbalances can contribute to acne and offer practical tips for addressing these underlying issues. I’ll also touch on the importance of diet and the potential impact of inflammatory foods on your skin.

Plus, hear answers to some common questions about acne, including how to manage acne after coming off the pill, the timeline for seeing improvements, and whether probiotics can help.

And if stress is playing a role in your skin health, consider joining my Beat Burnout Program to support your nervous system and overall well-being.

A Naturopath's Deep Dive Into Acne - 54

I talk to Naturopath Lisa Costa-Bir (http://lisacostabirnaturopath.com.au) about thyroid health.
We discuss the prevalence of sub-clinical thyroid problems, some common symptoms you experience with a thyroid disorder, links between thyroid, stress and depression, thyroid and cholesterol and also the way thyroid health can change during and after pregnancy. 

Podcast breakdown:

1:30 The prevalence of thyroid conditions; sub clinical thyroid problems are frequently going undiagnosed and taking into consideration more factors than just blood test results, the rate of thyroid problems (hypothyroidism in particular) would likely be much higher. TSH alone is not enough.
3:50 TSH can be artificially suppressed.
4:30 Reverse T3
6:15 Causes of elevated thyroid antibodies
7:47 Foods Lisa recommends for people with thyroid disorders
10:45 Wheat and thyroid
12:00 Soy and thyroid
14:14 Nutrients for the thyroid and how thyroid problems can cause reduced absorption of nutrients
16:35 Look the adrenals and stress first
18:38 Oestrogen, progesterone, PMT and thyroid
20:43 Thyroid medications - You need nutrients for it to work properly
22:00 Iodine and the building blocks for thyroid hormones
23:40 Vitamin D
25:30 Thyroid and Iodine in Preconception, Pregnancy and Post-Partum
30:22 Thyroid and Depression
31:26 Thyroid and Cholesterol
34:30 How long does it take to improve thyroid function?
35:35 Sleep for thyroid
37:44 Basal body temperature and salt in the morning
38:20 Our favourite thyroid herbs

Thyroid Health

Today I talk about reasons for fatigue. Energy problems can affect everyone and they come in all different variations - ranging from general sleepiness to chronic fatigue syndrome. A lot of people experience fatigue and don't know why, so I want to go into some different reasons for fatigue and share a bit of information about how I would 

Podcast breakdown:

2:30 Mitochondria - The powerhouse of your cells, where energy is made. The health and quantity of our mitochrondria determine our ability to make energy, and they can they are susceptible to oxidative damage, and can be depleted by certain nutritional deficiencies. 
5:22 Inflammation, particularly chronic inflammation can affect energy and cause other imbalance. 
7:40 Andropause, also known as male menopause
8:16 Some tips on reducing chronic inflammation
9:14 Stress is a major cause of fatigue, usually presenting in the form of adrenal exhaustion of HPA Axis dysfunction.
11:28 Thyroid problems are another major cause of fatigue, especially hypothyroidism.
13:36 Nutritional deficiencies that can cause fatigue, Iron, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc
16:12 Certain medications can affect energy levels
16:46 Inadequate exercise can cause fatigue, but this isn't always straightforward
18:27 The wrong diet - not enough food, too much food, or the wrong type of food for you.
20:39 Sleep. Most of us aren't getting enough, or it can be an issue with the quality of sleep. I discuss some tips on sleep hygiene.
23:00 Sleep apnoea
23:40 Shift work
26:30 Obesity and fatigue
28:57 The importance of gut health; gut problems can cause fatigue as well.
30:00 Toxicity affects the mitochrondria- what is toxicity, where does it come from, how can you identify if you're toxic? 
31:13 What do you do if you've been tired for a long time and you don't know why? Start by working out a timeline. If you can't do this because the fatigue has been going on for such a long time then testing may be helpful. There are several different types of testing available, but you may not need to do all of them. 
33:00 Some tips for reducing inflammation and improving energy through diet
34:30 Depression is a common cause of fatigue.
35:29 My favourite herbs for energy



Reasons for Fatigue

I talk to Naturopath Hayley Stockbridge (http://www.hayleystockbridge.com.au/) about digestion and answer some questions which cover reflux, constipation, children's stomach pain, bloating and gluten intolerance.

Podcast Breakdown

3:57 What is a normal bowel movement?

6:50 Question 1: I've had GORD ever since I can remember, I'm on Nexium and I take metamucil. I still get the occasional bit of reflux but mostly it's controlled with the medication. I don't want to stay on it because I don't want to rely of a medication. I also get diarrhoea every week or so that's watery, explosive and smelly and really urgent and uncomfortable, and I'm frequently bloated. Is any of this connected and what do you suggest I do about it?

9:05 Diet for reflux, food intolerances.

9:40 The importance of easing of PPI medications slowly.

11:00 Reflux often due to a structural/mechanical issue, but this doesn't mean you're doomed.

12:50 Testing and avenues to look at for assessing causes of reflux, most common food triggers of reflux.

14:15 Question 2: I feel bloated and grumpy whenever I eat bread, but my GP said I'm not celiac so I can eat as much wheat as I want. I don't get it though, why am I getting these feelings if I'm ok with bread?

15:00 Non celiac gluten intolerance including fructose mal-absorption

18:34 The general overconsumption of wheat and gluten containing foods and the issues with processing of wheat

22:40 It's advisable to rule out celiac disease, as knowing this will determine how much gluten you can tolerate.

24:00 Sourdough may be an option for people sensitive to wheat as the fermentation breaks down some of the gluten and gliadin

25:45 Gluten free products are not always better for you

26:45 Experiment to find out what foods work best for you

27:55 Question 3: Help for constipation please! I have been taking movicol for about 5 yrs now. I go to the toilet once a day, but if i don't take movicol I go once a week. I don't like relying on it, but I don't know what else I can do. Hayley and I discuss some common approaches to supporting constipation and diet for good bowel movements.

30:29 Papaya vs Pawpaw

33:00 Probiotics

34:40 Apple cider vinegar benefits

36:00 Dandelion coffee/tea

37:00 Manual work for constipation

37:25 The importance of exercise for healthy bowel movements

38:57 Toilet time - make time each morning to train your bowels to go at that time, and don't suppress the urge to go when you need to.

39:50 Our yoga efforts.

41:00 Question 4: My 4 year old daughter frequently complains of stomach pains, I'm always at the doctors with her trying to find out what it is but they can't find anything. It can be really upsetting for her, and sometimes she's doubled up and crying with the pain. We eat well, but she always has a runny nose and this stomach pain is very concerning. She started preschool last year and seems to get sick all the time, I'm worried about how she'll go at school with this stomach pain. She used to go to the toilet every 3-4 days, and even though this is considered normal the doctors gave her parachoc to try and help in case this is causing the pain, now she does go to the toilet easily (although it's very lose) . Is there anything else I can do for her?

46:00 Infant massage for stomach pain

47:15 Our favourite digestion herbs



Digestion

It’s time for podcast number four, and in this one I talk with fellow naturopath Laura Burton from http://www.burtonhealth.com.au about stress, neurotransmitter health, adrenal health, ways to deal with and reduce stress via diet and lifestyle techniques.

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Podcast Breakdown:

4:27 What have Laura and I been up to? Laura has been busy with her Tea Club and clinic life, and I have been busy in the clinic as well. I also have the Stress Talk coming up this Saturday at Windsor.

5:50 Stress has a big impact on our everyday life and it can be difficult to recognise stress because it comes in so many different forms. Sneaky stress!

7:00 The impact of over-exercising or the wrong forms of exercise on stress and adrenal health.

8:22 Stress impacts on nervous system balance.

8:54 The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.

9:24 Serotonin

 10:45 Histamine

12:52 GABA

14:14 Dopamine

14:46 Adenosine

15:26 Laura talks about diet and nutrients for neurotransmitter and mood health

17:30 Digestive health is important in neurotransmitter health because we need to be able to breakdown our foods to absorb the nutrients required for neurotransmitter production

18:22 Vitamin C and other nutrients required for neurotransmitters and adrenal health

21:28 Iron supplementation risks, haemochromatosis and anxiety

22:40 Laura sums up how a balanced diet can usually provide the variety of

22:11 Adrenal health: How norepinephrine and epinephrine work in the body, and why high cortisol can impede muscle gain from exercise. Chronic stress can suppress out immune system and reduce our ability to heal from injuries.

24:50 Adrenal fatigue symptoms we’d look for in clinic.

26:36 Saliva testing for adrenal fatigue

28:00 Diet and lifestyle ways to deal with adrenal fatigue

29:29 Hugs for relieving stress!

30:39 Meditation increases dopamine and serotonin

31:09 Mindfulness, meditation and breathing exercises.  One moment meditation video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6eFFCi12v8

35:29 Changing our mindset and ways of thinking

37:43 Gratitude practice

40:31 Our favourite stress herbs

Stress and the Nervous System

Ayurvedic Medicine - Podcast #5
I interview Naturopath and Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant Lisa Costa-Bir about Ayurvedic medicine and how she incorporates her knowledge from this into her practice as well as her personal life.

Podcast Breakdown:
1.18 A bit about Lisa Costa-Bir, her Indian background and her first experience with Ayurveda in treating her skin condition.
3.24 What is Ayurveda/Ayurvedic medicine?
4.00 The origins of the Ayurvedic word: Life Knowledge
4.43 How does Lisa blend her Ayurvedic knowledge into her Naturopathic practice?
5.22 About the Prakruti, or the individual doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha
6.30 Want to work out your own prakruti? http://ayurvedadosha.org/doshas/ayurveda-dosha-test
8.35 Lisa discusses what dosha she is, a Vata-Kapha and talks a bit more about Vata
9.56 Pitta people often love spicy foods even though it’s not so great for them. 
10.36 Kapha people usually love ice cream and other dairy, but its often too damp and mucous promoting for them.
11.04 A bit more about Kapha and Pitta
13.16 Everything that we do in our diet and our lifestyle influences our health:
“As is the atom, so is the universe
As is the microcosm, so is the macrocosm
As is the human mind, so is the cosmic mind”.
13.45 What are the main Ayurvedic teaching Lisa has incorporated into her life personally? Mostly they are around digestive function.
15.30 Food should be body temperature. Spices for Vata and Kapha.
16.10 Combining foods and spices to negate the negative effects of foods.
17.35 Start the morning with a spice mix to get the digestion going.
18.00 Classic ayurvedic recipes Lisa loves: Ginger tea with herbs and spices, 
19.40 Golden milk and Benefits of turmeric, plus how to get more benefits out of turmeric such as adding black pepper, fat and using heat.
21.00 Avoid heating honey as it destroys the ‘vitality’ of the honey
22.30 How to look after your spices
23.20 Chai tea
24.00 Spice milk
21.19 The benefits of dates: A rejuvenating tonic, also known as rasayana which is often consumed after giving birth or after intercourse
25.00 Some health and lifestyle techniques that have their origins from Ayurveda such as self massage with sesame oil (great for all the constitutions) or coconut oil.
27.00 Tongue scraping and tongue diagnosis
29.17 Oil pulling
30.20 Seasonal eating
32.45 Some dessert ideas for winter
33.47 Dahl for breakfast? Yes!
34.45 Other techniques to adjust to the season: oil massage for the body and hair
35.25 Pranayama: A series of breathing exercises, a great way to start and/or finish the day.
36.10 Practise the breathing exercise along with Lisa.
38.00 We discuss our favourite Ayurvedic herbs: Shatavari, Ginger and Tribulus for Lisa, Holy Basil and Withania for me.
40.35 How to get in contact with Lisa.


Ayurvedic Medicine

In this podcast episode I interview Naturopath Melinda King about her stress management program Crazy 2 Calm, and we chat about her recent New York trip where she explored healthy restaurants, attended a seminar by Gabby Bernstein, Spirit Junkie and generally had a good time.
Podcast  Breakdown: 
0:55 A bit about Melinda and her personal health journey and how she got into Naturopathy.
6:23 What has Melinda been getting up to lately? She discusses her New York trip and her mission to find healthy places to eat while there.
12:18 Melinda talks about her experience attending the Gabby Bernstein - Spirit Junkie seminar.
15:54 How Melinda developed the ideas for her Crazy 2 Calm program with a 'Think Week' in Bali.
18:26 A bit more about the Crazy 2 Calm program
19:44 Step 1- Unwind
20:26 Step 2 - Nourish
20:52 Step 3 - Breathe
21:12 Step 4 - Accept
21:34 Step 5 - Surrender
22:19 Step 6 - Slow
22:45 Step 7 - Refresh
23:03 Step 8 - Connect
23:22 Step 9 - Love
24:00 Step 10 - Create
27:40 Some of the effects stress can have on our health, in particular the way stress affects our nervous system balance which can impede digestion, hormone health, skin health and more.
31:30 The importance of addressing stress as the root cause of ill health
33:06 The ability to heal from injuries and illnesses is affected by stress
33:41 What do you do when you're too time poor to meditate?
34:42 the 4:2, 6:2 breath as a quick and easy way to pull out of sympathetic nervous system dominance
35:55 How to deal with negative/draining people.
37:19 How to pull yourself out of a bad day.
41:52 Affirmations to get through a bad day and when you feel pressured to be a certain way.
43:50 Why you should set your happiness around gratitude rather than goal achievement
46:55 Stress busting diet
48:51 The importance of blood sugar control for stable mood
50:50 Balanced blood sugar levels for stronger willpower to reduce emotional eating
52:15 Getting on top of the basics: Sleep, stress, whole food diet.
56:08 Our favourite calming herbs
59:28 How to connect with us



Crazy 2 Calm With Melinda King

Menopause - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #8 with guest Laura Burton 

Laura Burton from Burton Health is back and this time we're talking about menopause. We discuss the symptoms and stages of menopause, helpful foods and nutrients for soothing menopausal symptoms and reducing the conditions associated with this time.

Apologies the sound quality isn't the best in this episode (especially at the start, it does get better after a few minutes!) but I wanted to share the video anyway and not let the quest for perfection get in the way of me delivering this information to you.

Laura is a clinical naturopath practicing in St Leonards and Dural. Her key areas of interest are female hormone disorders, digestive health, stress & adrenal fatigue. Through her clinical experience Laura has identified the prevalence of stress in our everyday lives and sees it as the most common cause or exacerbating factor of her patients health conditions. Laura believes that we need to get back to basics and work on our ability to release and manage stress in order to prevent and treat disease.

Last year Laura set herself the mission to reach beyond the walls of her clinics and send her de-stress message out to Australian and New Zealand households through the Burton Health Tea Club. Each month she sends love letters and tea packages to her members to inject joy and excitement into their days and to remind them to slow down, relax and reconnect while sipping on a cup of organic herbal tea.

You can connect with Laura via her website www.burtonhealth.com.au, on Facebook, Twitter or on Instagram.


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Menopause - Podcast #9

Podcast Breakdown

0:00 Intro, and what we've been getting up to
1:59 How Laura became interested in helping women with menopause
3:49 The common feeling of being alone in your symptoms when going through menopause
4:29 Symptoms of menopause
6:28 Understanding the different stages of menopause and knowing what stage you're in: Pre/Peri-menopause, Post-menopause
7:44 Menstrual migraines in menopause
8:20 Surgically induced menopause
9:04 Chemically induced menopause
9:15 How long does menopause last for?
10:03 Is it menopause or PMS?
10:46 Hot flushes
12:56 Helpful foods and nutrients for menopause, as well as a few lifestyle tips
17:55 Bone health, osteoporosis and osteopenia.  (Book mentioned was Strong Women, Strong Bones http://amzn.to/1IQ3Z8k)
19:24 Weight gain in menopause
21:57 Inflammation often increased in menopausal women, leading to more aches and pains
23:23 Soy
26:00 Xeno-oestrogens, and is high or low oestrogen the problem?
28:56 Q1: Could the role of the liver be explained and what are the benefits of supporting liver function in menopause?
29:41 Oestrogen forms and metabolism
32:45 Keeping inflammation under control
33:30 Common retail menopause supplements: Red clover, Black cohosh, Wild Yam cream.
39:24 Our favourite menopause herbs

Menopause - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #8 with guest Laura Burton

In this episode I am joined with Ashley Hunt, a London based personal trainer and Health Coach.

I got to know Ashley when she was living here in Sydney through the health and wellness website Move Eat Heal which Ashley co-founded with a friend. Now Ashley is based in East London and while she still writes for her own blog she is also a personal trainer and wellness coach.

We talk about keeping healthy when you move, celiac disease, aerial fitness (pole dancing in particular) and Ashley's personal approach to diet, exercise and lifestyle.

Ashley specialises in helping clients build their confidence as well as creating quick and effective workouts that can be done anywhere. Her signature style focuses on high intensity functional bodyweight exercises, incorporating a combination of yoga, pilates, gymnastics and calisthenics.

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Podcast Breakdown

1:20 What Ashley has been getting up to

3:54 Changing your diet when you move and dealing with celiac disease

8:36 Food intolerances vs food allergies article: http://casadekarma.com.au/the-ultimate-guide-to-food-allergies-intolerances/

10:00 Preparing so you can keep your diet on track when you move

12:00 Keeping exercise routine on track when you move

12:45 Ashley's exercise style

14:35 Ashley's recommendations to keep yourself healthy when you move.

15:50 Exercising without a gym

19:40 Over-training a no-no for adrenal fatigue

21:48 Ashley's exercise routine for the week

22:33 Aerial fitness, pole and straps: Ashley's experience with it personally and as an instructor, the benefits and how quickly you can see differences in your fitness and strength, bruising.

29:00 Busting the negative stigma associated with pole dancing

35:02 What inspires Ashley to write

37:55 Taking the stress and guilt out of getting healthy

43:14 Ashley's typical day of eating

48:04 Lessons Ashley has learnt in her health journey, the importance of individualised health management

51:15 What happens when you work with Ashley as a Health Coach

52:34 How consulting with a health practitioner or health coach can help you to navigate the huge amount of confusing and overwhelming health information that's out there on the internet and find what's right for you

54:09 How to get in contact with Ashley

Keeping Healthy When You Move, Coeliac, Pole -Episode 9 With Guest Ashley Hunt

How to Lose Weight Without Changing your Diet (much)

Health & Wellbeing Podcast #10 with guest Lisa Costa Bir

In this episode Lisa and I discuss how to reduce emotional and mindless eating to help control your weight by to reducing overeating.

Dieting doesn't work long term so to reach a healthy weight you need to address your habits and maintain realistic healthy eating behaviours - it's what you can stick to that will have the biggest impact.

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Lisa is a Naturopath, lecturer and writer as as well as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant. Lisa has an interest in treating thyroid and adrenal health. Her practice is in Caringbah in South Sydney.

You can connect with Lisa via Facebook, Instagram or on her website http://lisacostabirnaturopath.com.au/


Podcast Breakdown

1.04 About Lisa

2.15 Changing behaviour and habits around eatings, vs. low carb/low fat diets. Some tips for good eating behaviours to help us eat mindfully and avoid overeating

6.28 The Mindless Margin

7.30 How to eat less and not notice, e.g. by tweaking plate and cup sizes

10.00 The placement of your glass affects wine consumption

10.30 More things that affect mindless eating: glass shape, type of wine, eating at the table, chewing

12.35 Get the family involved

13.00 Eating out: cafe/restaurant serves

17.28 More tips to avoid overeating

18.20 Keeping yourself accountable

20.50 Some reasons why dieting doesn't work

25.00 Emotional, boredom, comfort and reward eating

29.00 Food addiction

38.00 Guilty eating and eating when stressed

38.34 Dealing with stress and the importance of having a support team

42.04 Exercise and NEAT (non-exercise-activity-thermogenesis)

44.10 "Ideal" weight and body image, healthy vs. skinny

45.08 What you do on the weekends matters

48.00 Sleep for weight management

49.42 Lack of sleep in new mothers is a factor in weight gain after birth

50.45 Thyroid function and other hormone imbalances affecting weight Read more HERE and HERE

51.55 How to get in contact


How To Lose Weight Without Changing Your Diet (much) #10

Naturopathic Approach to a Healthy Pregnancy: Part 1 Health & Wellbeing Podcast, with guest Kellie Holland (Naturopath) from Tonik Health

In  the first of two sections on a Naturopathic approach to pregnancy, Australian naturopaths Kellie Holland and Alison Mitchell talk about some of the most common issues that pregnant women deal with including morning sickness, stretch marks, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and fluid retention. We also discuss some things it's important to start doing with as soon as possible during pregnancy, and go into detail about the nutrients we need most during pregnancy.


☆ Podcast Breakdown: ☆
0:00 Intro and disclaimer
0:59 Meet Kellie, and I talk a bit about what we will cover in these pregnancy episodes
3:10 Morning sickness, nausea in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum. 
4:06 Ginger for nausea: doses and the different forms you can take it in
5:15 Vitamin B6 for morning sickness
5:48 Keeping your blood sugar levels stable can help reduce morning sickness
6:59 Other factors which can contribute to morning sickness, stress and digestive problems, and dealing with these issues before you conceive.
9:42 Stretch marks
10:39 The oil I've been using: Vanessa Megan Mummy’s Tummy Pregnancy Oil https://www.vanessamegan.com/body-care/mummys-tummy-pregnancy-oil-200ml.html
11:29 Nutrients needed to reduce/prevent stretch marks 
13:00 Gotu kola and diet for stretch marks
13:33 Exercise during pregnancy
15:00 Things to get started with early during pregnancy : yoga, flossing, nutrition, probiotics
17:35 Probiotics in pregnancy in helping prevent eczema, management of Group B Strep, digestive health, candida
19:01 Folate (folic acid, folinic acid) - important before conception as well as during pregnancy
19:50 Other essential nutrients for pregnancy
21:31 Iodine
22:05 Vitamin B12
22:51 The different forms of folate (vitamin B9/folic acid/folinic acid)
23:50 Iron
26:49 Selenium
27:19 Calcium
28:52 Vitamin K2
29:29 Vitamin D
32:31 Magnesium
33:46 Pre-eclampsia
35:16 Stress
36:30 Gestational diabetes
41:08 Fluid retention


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❤❤❤ Connect with us! ❤❤❤
❁✿ Alison ✿❁
Website: http://www.naturopathnsw.com.au
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Alison.Mitchell.Naturopath
Instagram: http://instagram.com/alisonm_naturopath#
Twitter: https://twitter.com/am_naturopath

❁✿ Kellie ✿❁
Website: http://www.tonikhealth.com.au/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tonikhealth
Instagram: http://instagram.com/tonik_health#
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonikhealth



#12 Naturopathic Approach To A Healthy Pregnancy Part 1 with Kellie Holland

In the second of two sections on a Naturopathic approach to pregnancy, Kellie Holland from Tonik Health and I chat about some more common issues that pregnant women deal with such as fatigue, urinary tract infections, mood swings, constipation, thrush and heartburn. We also answer some questions such as when to stop lying on your back, and how much caffeine you can have. We also discuss some recommendations for labour and birth preparation including positions, books and courses for birth and raspberry leaf.

Podcast Breakdown:
0:00 Intro and disclaimer
0:41 Welcome
1:16 Listeria
3:55 Fatigue
5:29 "Eating for two"?
7:57 Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
13:36 Mood swings and stress
15:56 Thyroid issues linked to depression and worsening of menopause symptoms
16:20 Constipation
17:50 Heartburn/reflux
19:05 Thrush/candida
20:24 What to do for coughs and colds in pregnancy?
22:05 Can I drink green tea in pregnancy? (Caffeine)
24:25 When do I have to stop lying on my back during pregnancy?
26:18 Suggestions for preparation for birth and labour and recommended resources and the benefit of having a doula
35:16 Herbs in pregnancy - Raspberry leaf

Books mentioned:
Active Birth by Janet Balaskas - http://amzn.to/1OmGCGU
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr Sarah Buckley - http://amzn.to/1LzEmNw
The Natural Way to Better Pregnancy by Francesca Naish - http://amzn.to/1Q983TL
The Natural Way to Better Birth and Bonding by Francesa Naish - http://amzn.to/1OmGMhz

❤❤❤ Connect with us! ❤❤❤
❁✿ Alison ✿❁
Website: http://www.naturopathnsw.com.au
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Alison.Mitchell.Naturopath
Instagram: http://instagram.com/alisonm_naturopath#
Twitter: https://twitter.com/am_naturopath

❁✿ Kellie ✿❁
Website: http://www.tonikhealth.com.au/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tonikhealth
Instagram: http://instagram.com/tonik_health#
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonikhealth



#13 Naturopathic Approach To A Healthy Pregnancy- Part 2 with Kellie Holland

Adrenal Fatigue – Part 2
Health and Wellbeing Podcast Episode #16 with guest Lisa Costa Bir
In this episode Lisa and I continue our chat about Adrenal Fatigue, and this time we’re talking what to do about it.

If you experience adrenal fatigue there is a lot that can be done about it. In this episode we give you some guidance about the strategies that may need to be put in place, such as diet change, adjusting exercise levels, improving sleep, and what herbs we love for adrenal fatigue.

The thing about adrenal fatigue is that it’s not a straight forward condition. So while employing these strategies will help, it may be necessary to consult a practitioner who can help you work out the more complicated drivers of your condition.

Podcast Breakdown
0:00 Intro and Disclaimer
2:00 The stages of Adrenal Fatigue based on tests and how that affects it’s treatment
3:05 Lifestyle recommendations for Adrenal Fatigue Stages
3:58 Over-exercising could be stopping you losing weight and recovering properly
5:54 When it’s lack of activity that starts the fatigue
8:00 Using herbs to support your ability to cope with training for an event
8:57 What sort of exercise to do if you have Adrenal Fatigue
12:10 Stage 3 Adrenal Fatigue misconceptions
14:22 Diet for Adrenal Fatigue: Balanced blood sugar levels, wholefoods. adequate protein, nutrient dense diet, to snack or not to snack, caffiene.
17:10 Food intolerances and Adrenal fatigue
17:53 Reducing sugar
18:05 Keeping your gut healthy, fermented foods, gelatin, prebiotics
19:00 Seaweed
19:10 Sleep
24:30 Vitamin C
26:57 Magnesium
29:03 B Vitamins
30:40 Nutrient depletors
30:58 Adequate nutrient levels to begin with reduces the effect of stress (read more here: www.naturopathnsw.com.au/vitamin-c-and-stress-research-update)
32:04 Phosphatidylserine
32:52 Using test results to determine treatment
34:50 Herbs for Adrenal Fatigue.
37:25 Adrenal fatigue is not always straight forward, and it doesn’t have the most accurate name. Seeing a practitioner can help you target your treatment.
39:58 Immune involvement in Adrenal Fatigue and the importance of treating the gut.

Adrenal Fatigue- Part 1. Health & Wellbeing Podcast #15 With Guest Lisa Costa Bir

A Naturopath's Approach to Diet 
Health & Wellbeing Podcast #17 with naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Laura Yen (Burton)

We chat about our approach to healthy eating which is based on naturopathic principles. We discuss things such as a whole food diet, our opinion on the paleo diet and the key principles we recommend for healthy eating.

Laura and Alison are naturopaths based in Sydney, Australia.

Podcast Breakdown:
0:00 Intro and disclaimer
0:44 Welcome
1:33 The importance of an individualised diet
2:45 Diet wars and fad diets
3:56 The 80/20 rule
6:16 A Healthy diet shouldn't be about deprivation, rather learning to prepare and enjoying whole foods
8:14 Whole food diet
10:13 Processed foods
13:30 Fruit and juice
17:30 Calorie counting
18:55 Eat for health rather than weight loss and the importance of micronutrients
21:40 Antioxidants and other beneficial chemicals in food, herbs and spices
25:45 Wisdom from traditional diets
27:23 Anti-nutrient chemicals in food and how to minimise their impact on our digestive system
28:30 Our opinion on the paleo diet
31:03 It's not just what you eat but how you eat
34:23 Plan your meals and try new foods and recipes
37:04 Foods for specific conditions and eating for the seasons
39:28 Short term diets e.g. ketogenic diets
40:36 Health food product deceptions, low-fat foods
42:14 Water
43:35 How to get in contact





❤❤❤ Connect with us! ❤❤❤
❁✿ Alison ✿❁
Website: http://www.naturopathnsw.com.au
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Alison.Mitchell.Naturopath
Instagram: http://instagram.com/alisonm_naturopath#
Twitter: https://twitter.com/am_naturopath

❁✿ Laura ✿❁
Website: http://www.burtonhealth.com.au
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BurtonHealthNaturopathy
Instagram: http://instagram.com/burtonhealth
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BurtonHealth

#17 A Naturopath's Approach To Diet - Health & Wellbeing Podcast

Health & Wellbeing Podcast #18 with guest Hayley Stockbridge

In this episode Hayley and I discuss our approach to treating eczema from a naturopathic perspective. We talk about the link between gut health and eczema; a nutritional approach to eczema such as nutritional supplements, diet change and looking at food intolerances; herbal medicine for eczema; what topical treatments we recommend; how stress affects eczema, and more.

Hayley practices at Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and in Stanmore in Sydney’s Inner West. Her major focus is always educating her patients to live healthier and happier lives. She treats women, men and children of all ages and a wide variety of health issues such as weight loss, digestive problems, anxiety/stress, fertility, hormone imbalances, food intolerances and headaches.

You can also connect with Hayley on Facebook and Instagram.

Want to subscribe to get podcasts automatically? You can do that here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/health-wellbeing-podcast/id1006574743

  
Podcast Breakdown

0:00 Intro and disclaimer
0:43 Welcome
2:09 What's happening in the skin of someone with eczema?
3:15 Food intolerances and allergies
7:20 The importance of treating the gut
8:55 Types of people who experience eczema more
10:27 Increased prevalence of eczema
10:50 Immune imbalances leading to eczema especially in children
13:50 Probiotics to prevent and treat eczema
14:40 Stress and eczema
16:40 How can diet affect eczema?
17:33 Common nutrient deficiencies in eczema.
18:40 Herbs in eczema.
19:24 Low stomach acid is common in people with eczema.
20:33 The importance of changing your diet.
21:00 Topical treatments for eczema.
Moogoo Eczema and Psoriasis Cream - http://moogoo.com.au/irritable-skin-balm.html
Hope's Relief - https://www.hopesrelief.com.au/
22:30 Cautions with topical coconut oil
23:40 Oat baths
24:30 The illusion of having less time
25:25 The importance of an individualised treatment approach
26:35 How to get in contact

A Naturopath's Approach to Eczema - Health & Wellbeing Podcast Episode #18

A Naturopath's Approach to Sleep
Sydney based Naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Laura Yen talk about the problems that can affect sleep, sleep cycles and why sleep is so important. Also, ways you can improve your sleep naturally.

Health & Wellbeing Podcast #20 with naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Laura Yen (Burton) 

0:00 Intro and disclaimer.
1:07 Some sleep statistics and the connection between sleep problems and depression.
2:04 What is insomnia?
3:02 Sleep cycles
06:04 Why sleep is important
07:00 Biphasic sleep, or segmented sleep.
7:50 How can sleep problems affect our health?
9:57 Lack of sleep can affect your ability to think clearly, and getting a good night sleep is very important for students.
10:30 Are phones in the bedroom affecting sleep health?
12:28 Sleep deprivation can worsen inflammation and affect gut flora
13:00 Causes of sleep issues: light, shift work, artificial light, noise, temperature, sleeping environment
17:04 Earthing
17:55 Light affects dopamine which can affect insulin signalling and cortisol, and how cortisol can affect sleep
19:10 Get into a good routine and start improving sleep hygiene
20:39 How your dinner can affect your sleep
21:19 Sleep routine, and training yourself to sleep
22:19 The blue light from electrical gadgets can affect sleep. F.lux is an app you can get to change the colour of your computer screen, or you can get orange/amber coloured glasses.
23:19 Stimulants and sleep
23:40 More on food and sleep: carbohydrates and low-carb diet for sleep; amino acids in foods to help sleep hormones; alcohol
25:20 What time should you go to bed?
27:10 Mindfulness, meditation and journaling
29:47 Sleep debt
30:40 Address stress in the day, cortisol test and herbs for stress
31:55 Have a nice bedroom
32:45 Supplements and herbs for sleep


#20 Sleep - Health & Wellbeing Podcast, with guest Laura Yen

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful and inspiring Lee Holmes, creater of Supercharged Food. Lee has created several amazing recipe books and her blog has always been a source of inspiration for my dinners. I am so keen to share her new book with you, it is filled with delightful recipes and an easy to read guide of Ayurvedic lifestyle practices.
In this podcast Lee talks about her trip to India which inspired her recipes for this book and how her eating style has changed over the years. We also chat about intermittent fasting, some ayurvedic principles and Lee explains how we can balance our health by eating to suit our dosha.

About Lee:
Lee Holmes holds an Advanced Certificate in Food and Nutrition and is a certified holistic health coach (IIN), yoga teacher, wholefoods chef and bestselling author of the Supercharged Food series, which includes Eat Your Way To Good Health; Eat Yourself Beautiful; Eat Clean, Green and Vegetarian; Heal Your Gut; and Supercharged Food for Kids. She is a columnist for Wellbeing Magazine and Lifestyle Food Channel's Healthy Eating Expert, and her articles have appeared in leading Australian newspapers and journals, as well as The Times and The Daily Express in the UK and The Huffington Post in the US. Find Lee at her award-winning blog, superchargedfood.com.

21 - Interview With Lee Holmes, Author Of Eat Right For Your Shape (Supercharged Food)

Health & Wellbeing Podcast #22
Interview with Therese Kerr from The Divine Company

If I asked you to go into your cupboard and examine the labels of all your beauty products, I bet you wouldn't be able to tell me much about the ingredients. And that's fair enough, I wouldn't have either. And possibly, like me a while ago, you may have assumed that there was a good amount of safety testing that took place to ensure these products we used were safe. But the extent that most testing goes to is to see whether the product will give you a skin irritation, not whether that chemical will interfere with your hormonal and immune health. 

But if you look close enough, it's possible you will encounter a chemical that does much more harm than good. Chemicals which are classed as Obesogens, Neuro Developmental toxins, Endocrine disrupting toxins, reproductive disrupting toxins, developmental disrupting toxins, Teratogens (synthetic chemicals suspected to cause birth defects), Immunotoxins, and Carcinogens can all be found in beauty products.

Our skin absorbs a great deal of what we put onto it, and unlike our digestive system which has a detoxification process, our skin is unable to filter a lot of the chemicals contained in our beauty products and so these go straight into our blood stream. 

Why should we worry? 

These chemicals can accumulate in our tissues and not only affect us, but also our children. Chemicals are passing through to our babies and into our breast milk, and this can have some pretty serious consequences for some.

Therese released a range of beauty products which utilise the actions of herbs such as Lemon Myrtle, Rooibos and Aloe Vera, and are Australia Certified Organic. 

About Therese

Therese is an Author, Visionary, Public Speaker, The Health and Wellness Ambassador of Australian Organic, a Wellness Ambassador for Mindd Foundation, Animal Rights Activist, Advocate for holistic family health and an Ambassador for Endometriosis Australia. In late 2015 Therese was voted Australian Organic Industry Leader and one of Australia’s Top 50 Most Influential Women. Therese is a recognised Public Speaker, sharing evidence-based research on holistic family health specialising in the impact of chemicals on the endocrine system and on overall health.

Therese and the fellow Directors through The Divine Company: http://www.thedivinecompany.com provides the world with the highest quality, nutrient and antioxidant-rich, Australian Certified Organic (ACO) products – products as nature intended.

Through the use of the latest technology in scientifically proven, age-defying plant-based botanicals, the beauty benefits and efficacy of the Divine Company products surpass even the efficacy of conventional products. In addition all of The Divine Company products are free from the chemicals commonly found in most skin and personal care products.

Leaders in certified organic manufacturing, The Divine Company educates and empowers people to make healthy choices without compromising quality.

The Divine Company range of products currently consists of Certified Organic Personal Care, Baby, Self tanning and Men’s care products and soon to be released Divine Woman - certified organic age-defying skincare.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDivineCompany | https://www.facebook.com/ThereseKerrOfficial

Twitter: @divinebytk | @therese_kerr

Instagram: @thedivinecompany | @theresekerr

Website: http://www.thedivinecompany.com

Interview With Therese Kerr From The Divine Company - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #22

Join Naturopaths Alison Mitchell and Laura Yen who discuss all things menopause. 
Topics covered include: what is menopause and what is happening in the body during this time, natural ways to reduce menopausal symptoms such as herbs and diet, reducing the impact of menopause on heart health and bones in later years. 

This is a re-recording of an earlier podcast on menopause which had sound quality issues. 

Natural Menopause Facebook Group - Join to get updates about our future e-course
https://www.facebook.com/NaturalMenopauseSupport/

Book for exercise and bone health mentioned was Strong Women, Strong Bones amzn.to/1IQ3Z8k

Menopause Take 2 - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #23

Heath & Wellbeing Podcast #24
Interview with Medical Marijuana expert Dr Rachna Patel.
You can connect with Dr Patel here:

http://www.drrachnapatel.com/
Her Youtube – Commonly asked questions: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNtN7JXpNKHAYA7ZdWzpi1A
Dr Patel's Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Rachna-Patel-The-Medical-Marijuana-Expert-158338067700593/

Medical Marijuana - Health & Wellbeing Podcast #24 with guest Dr Rachna Patel

Most people will experience pain at some stage in their lives, however for some this pain can be chronic, at times severe. Many people struggle with the side effects of conventional pain medications, and turn to natural medicine for support.
Herbal medicine and food can be used to assist in the management of pain conditions, both in addressing the underlying cause of pain conditions, and in providing some pain relief.
In this podcast Alison will be talking about the underlying issues that feed into chronic pain and inflammation.

Some topics that will be covered include:
What is Pain?
What is the difference between acute and chronic pain?
Understanding chronic pain.
Causes of chronic pain: These include diet and lifestyle, Biological make up (including genetics), Gut health, Hormones, Environment, Chronic Infections, and the Mind. 

Get in contact: www.naturopathnsw.com.au

#26 Chronic Pain & Inflammation - Part 1

Pelvic floor tightness, pelvic floor dysfunction, or hypertonicity of the vagina is when the muscles of the pelvic floor are too tight. This can cause pelvic pain for women that just doesn't seem to make sense. They might experience pain during intercourse (vaginismus), pain in relation to going to the toilet (1s and 2s), IBS and period pain that doesn't get better with other treatment. These issues can be due to a tightness in one of the muscles of the pelvic floor, something which a women's physiotherapist is able to help with.
In this episode I chat with women's physio Brooke Hile @thingsdownthere about all things related to pelvic hypertonicity.

Get in touch with Brooke:
Instagram: @thingsdownthere
Brooke's booking page: https://auappts.gensolve.com/p360/clinician/details/brooke_hile

#29 Pelvic Floor Tightness and Hypertonicity

Jeff Chilton is an expert in Medicinal Mushrooms. He joins me on the podcast to talk about all things medicine mushrooms. What they are, what they can be used for, why he chooses to grow his mushrooms organically in China, and why quality is so important. He talks about some of the quality issues that we face in choosing medicinal mushroom supplements, and shares a trick that we can do at home to tell if our mushroom supplements are quality or not.

#32 Medicinal Mushrooms

In this episode I’m joined with Jenn Malecha – also know as the (W)holistic Health Boss. I had a great time chatting with Jenn about her own health journey but she shared a lot of knowledge about functioning testing and considerations for chronic health conditions.

We talk about how if you have a chronic illness, you need to look at getting your hormones and gut health under control to achieve long lasting results, and we also chat about black mould.

We discuss:

Jenn’s journey with her health overcoming autoimmune disease by battling hormone imbalance, mould and gut issues.
The benefit of functional testing to put together the puzzle of your health, especially talking about the DUTCH test to look at your hormones and stress hormones indepth, and microbiome (stool) test options.
How for some people, black mould can dramatically affect your health, and what to do to get on top of it.
What major hormonal issues Jenn sees affecting women’s health.
How to work out the causes of why you are chronically ill and putting that information together.
Adrenal fatigue and nervous exhaustion.
What are the nutrients and supplements Jenn thinks most people would benefit from.
Her top lifestyle recommendations to improve health and wellbeing.

Healing Autoimmune Disease by sorting out gut health, hormonal health and mould with Jenn Malecha

While PMS may be common is is not 'normal' and can be a sign of deeper hormonal imbalances. PMS can express in different ways (there are 150 different type of signs and symptoms that can be attributed to PMS)and one of the more severe forms of this is PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder).
While up to 80% of women experience symptoms of PMS, 8% of women experience a more severe type of PMS called PMDD, and usually starts occurring straight after ovulation (yep, these women often experience 14 days of severe mood symptoms such as aggression, hostility, paranoia, anxiety and depression ).
Naturopath Lisa Costa Bir shares her knowledge on how to nourish your hormones and to address the driving factors that cause PMS and we dive deep into PMDD.

Read more here: 
https://www.naturopathnsw.com.au/category/podcast

Get in touch with LISA 
https://www.lisacostabirnaturopath.com/

PMS and PMDD with Naturopath Lisa Costa Bir - Episode 44

In this episode I chat with the lovely Kirsten Greene (previously Swales) all about SIBO and she shares her wealth of knowledge about what this condition is, and the process of overcoming it.
If you have difficulty with bloating or other tummy problems you should definitely listen to this episode. The health of our gut is so important in all aspects of our wellbeing and you deserve to be free from gut discomfort. 

Kirsten Swales has been a practicing Naturopath, Nutritionist and Western Medical Herbalist for the past seven years, and specialises in working with clients who have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth).

Kirsten has worked in Australia, South Africa and Europe and consults with clients worldwide online.
Originally from South Africa, trained and qualified in Australia, Kirsten is a practising member of Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and now calls Bali, Indonesia home.

Her primary focus is helping women heal their digestive issues so they can enjoy a loving relationship with their body and food, and for some, so that they may feel “normal”, sometimes for the first time in their lives.

Having been through SIBO and suffering digestion issues herself for years, Kirsten is super passionate in this area and can relate to what her clients are going through.
SIBO free to this day, Kirsten has gone from living with an extreme fear of food due to bloating, weight gain and discomfort, to having a healthy, functioning digestive system and sound relationship with all food.
This is what she wants this for all other SIBO sufferers too.

SIBO, also known as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth is a condition that can contribute to a wide variety of symptoms, but some of the classic signs that this may be something to consider include:

Bloating, especially soon after eating
Diarrhoea, or Constipation
Wind (Farting, Burping)
Stomach pain
Food sensitivities – especially the fodmap group
other inflammatory conditions that you can’t pinpoint the cause
In this episode Kirsten shares information about:

What is SIBO
Her personal journey with SIBO
How to test for SIBO
How to treat SIBO, and how to target treatment based on whether you have a dominance of methane or hydrogen bacteria
How to support digestive health while healing from SIBO
What is hydrogen sulphide SIBO?
Other forms of microbial imbalance: LIBO, and SIFO
Strep infections and SIBO, and how your dental health can impact SIBO
Biofilms and SIBO

https://www.naturopathnsw.com.au/natural-guide-to-sibo

Connect with Kirsten:
http://www.kirstenswales.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirsten.greene.nd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstenswalesnaturopath/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjgjfDxqujHARmLtuf3Dpug

Kirsten's Online Course: https://www.kirstenswales.com/online-course/

A Naturopath's Guide to SIBO with Kirsten Greene - Episode 45

Naturopaths Lisa Costa-Bir and Alison Mitchell talk about thyroid nodules in this episode. 
Thyroid nodules are typically identified thyroid an ultrasound and indicate the presence of a growth of abnormal cells within the thyroid gland. Nodules vary in their sizes and impact, and while some may wish to manage this, many people may be told they have a nodule yet can observe no negative impact from it. It can be a diagnosis that brings uncertainty and confusion, and so we would like to share information about what thyroid nodules can mean, as well as how to help manage them naturally.

Alison - https://www.naturopathnsw.com.au
Lisa - https://www.lisacostabirnaturopath.com/

https://www.naturopathnsw.com.au/how-to-manage-thyroid-nodules-naturally

How to Manage Thyroid Nodules Naturally with Lisa Costa-Bir - Episode 46

PCOS, also known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a complex condition that can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life. One of the biggest ways it does this is by impacting on a women's ability to conceive and maintain a pregnancy, but it can also impact a woman's self-esteem by making it difficult to lose weight, it causes acne and hair issues, such as too much hair where a woman doesn't want it to be, and potentially thinning of scalp hair. 

Of course, there is more to it than that, but those are the major things that women report as the issues they're most upset by. 

In this article and podcast, I will discuss the lack of awareness and poor understanding surrounding PCOS, how it is often misunderstood and why its name has a role in this. I discuss the common, and not so common signs and symptoms of PCOS and talk about the driving factors that can cause PCOS to develop. I talk about how PCOS is often diagnosed and discuss some of the key ways PCOS can be addressed naturally.

A Holistic Guide to PCOS - Episode 47

You’d be surprised at not only how common worm infestations are in kids, but also how much something like worms can do to your kids. It can affect their behaviour, sleep, energy levels and more.
And by the way, you don’t have to have an itchy bum to have worms. If you suspect that your kid (or yourself) might have worms, then you need to have a look.
I find gastro-intestinal infections to be a key driver for many symptoms in children, but especially so in mental and behavioural health. 

In this episode I talk about the common signs and symptoms of worms, how to tell if your kids have worms and what can be done about it.

https://www.naturopathnsw.com.au/kids-worms

Do your kids have Worms? - Episode 48

Have you ever wondered what you might say to yourself as a younger person? This episode is a collection of words of wisdom and snippets of advice from a collection of naturopaths, other health practitioners and wise women.
Topics include Awareness of different body types, loving your cycle, being in tune with nature and more.

Featuring Kira Sutherland (Naturopath and Sports Nutritionist), Renee Lynch (Naturopath), Brooke Blair (Women's Physiotherapist), Justine Curran (Family photographer) and Laura Harrison (Naturopath).

Find the transcript here: https://www.naturopathnsw.com.au/dear-daughters

Dear Daughters - Episode 49

Guts and Girl Bits

Guts and Girl Bits covers all things digestion and women's health such a period problems, gut health, hormonal imbalances, pregnancy and parenting related topics. Hosted by Sydney based Naturopath Alison Mitchell with various guests.

Learn about how to improve yours and your families health naturally and be empowered with knowledge. 
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Alison is a Clinical Naturopath based in NSW, Australia. Contact her on Facebook or via www.naturopathnsw.com.au 

All information is general and not a specific recommendation that replaces consulting with a practitioner. Please talk to your healthcare practitioner before undertaking any changes to your treatment regime.

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