Wellness by Designs - Practitioner Podcast (Designs for Health )

Joining us today is Jade Walker, a Naturopath who specialises in Women's Reproductive issues, gut issues and chronic immune disorders issues. 

Today we'll be discussing How to manage Endometriosis and IVF.

About Jade Walker
As a degree-qualified Naturopath who’s worked amongst many health professionals, Jade has been able to help many people recover and live lives they didn’t think were possible.

Personally, she experienced a long-term battle with terrible period pain, gut issues and wavering moods before finally realising she had SIBO and endometriosis. She went on for years (in fact 18 years ’til diagnosed endo), not getting answers. Multiple visits to the ED, doctors and even a laparoscopy, and every time she was told everything’s “normal”. 

It wasn’t until studying a bachelor of health science in Naturopathy that Jades eyes opened to the possibilities of 1) what her condition could be and 2) what can actually be done to heal. 

So after researching, healing herself, and helping hundreds of clients, Jade now dedicates her life’s purpose to help other women be able to experience a better quality of life. 

P.S. my second laparoscopy with an advanced trained excision surgeon did indeed confirm I had endometriosis.

Connect with Jade: https://www.jadewalker.com.au/naturopathy/

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Joining us today is Moira Bradfield Strydom a naturopath and founder of Intimate Ecology. Today, Moira speaks about the considerations and complexities of vaginal health with a particular focus on vaginal infections.

About Moira:
Over the last 16 years, Moira has been involved in the education and development of many of Australia’s Naturopaths, Nutritionists and Acupuncturists through her role as an educator with leading educational institutions.

In the last year, she has focussed her educational and presenting skills on ensuring that vaginal and intimate health of all clientele is considered in clinical practice. Discarding taboos and investigating.

As an experienced educator and presenter, Moira:

• Provides regular professionally recognised Intimate Ecology training on the vaginal and genitourinary microbiomes
• Mentors individual practitioners on complex cases
• Facilitates an educational, social media group of over 2000 members, which provides relevant, recent and research-based information to holistic and integrative practitioners. Join Intimate Ecology Group.
• Presents at indépendant educational seminars, webinars and events discussing sexual health, vaginal microbes and holistic care strategies
• Is a PhD candidate at Griffith University, Gold Coast Australia, focussing on clinical interventions for Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (RVVC)/Recurrent thrush and their effect on the vaginal microbiome

Connect with Moira:
https://intimateecology.com.au/


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Today, we are joined by Hayley Fogarty, a Naturopath and Corneotherapist. Hayley chats to us about how she blends complementary modalities to find the root cause of skin issues and deficiencies within the skin and how she brings the skin back into homeostasis.

About Hayley:
Hayley is a qualified Naturopath who graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Health Science from Endeavour College of Natural Health. Hayley is also a Corneotherapist, a skin treatment modality whose philosophy is to repair and maintain the health of the barrier of the skin (stratum corneum). 

At the beginning of 2020, Hayley moved to Sydney and opened up a Naturopathic Skin Clinic - Solstice Skin, based in Bondi, where she combines both her modalities in treating skin and health. 

Hayley received recognition when she won the Australian Junior Corneotherapist of the Year award in 2019 at the Dermaviduals Awards. 

Hayley's passion for improving skin health externally with customised Dermaviduals skincare prescriptions, energetic facials and skin needling combined with naturopathic care of internal health provide safe, long term results for her clients.

Solstice Skin has grown to a talented team of 6. It provides a multi-modality clinic that includes an energy medicine practitioner and kinesiologist to assist their clients holistically - mind, body and spirit.

Connect with Hayley: https://www.solsticeskin.com.au/


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Today we welcome Geraldine Georgeou, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and author of The Australian Healthy Skin Diet to Wellness by Designs. Geraldine chats to us about feeding your skin and how a holistic approach to skin conditions is essential for lasting results.

About Geraldine:
Geraldine is the director of Designer Diets private clinics in Sydney, with more than 20 years of experience in Dietetics.

As well as treating hormone and skin conditions with nutritional advice, I specialise in metabolic health, diabetes prevention and management, gastrointestinal health, inflammation and weight loss.

I regularly appear in the national media and is co-author of The Gut Foundation Cookbook and Kickstart Diet, and a presenter and content development for Food Investigators on SBS. I also provided dietary advice and wrote the what2eat nutrition programme on behalf of Diabetes NSW and ACT. 

My dietetic practice prides itself on keeping up to date with the latest research and best practice guidelines for patient care. I'm passionate about sharing scientific research with the broader public in a way that is accessible.

Connect with Geraldine:
Website:  designerdiets.com.au
Instagram: @auhealthyskindiet

Learn more about Gerladines Book: The Australian Healthy Skin Diet.


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Today we are joined by naturopath and sports nutritionist Kira Sutherland who is giving a sneak-peek into some of the clinical gems she will be sharing on our upcoming Sports Nutrition Masterclass webinar.

About Kira Sutherland:

Kira Sutherland is an Australian Naturopath and Sports Nutritionist with more than 25 years in clinical practice.

She is the 2019 winner of the Integrative Medicine Award for Excellence in practice (Nutrition/Dietetics). Kira divides her time between clients, lecturing at the undergraduate level, and mentoring practitioners of complementary medicine in the application of wholistic sports nutrition.

Known for her vibrant, straightforward teaching style, Kira’s focus is to empower and educate at a level where information becomes intrinsic knowledge. She is a lifelong athlete herself, participating in endurance sports, providing her with a solid foundation of practical experience to add to her academic and clinical background.

Connect with Kira

website: www.kirasutherland.com.au

Email: kira@kirasutherland.com

Instagram: Uberhealth

Facebook: Uberhealth

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Joining us today is Peter Kahler, a naturopath with over 30 years of experience in the longevity life hacking experience and today Peter chats to us about how we can live to a HEALTHY 100 years!

About Peter
Since 1986, Peter has been involved in many forms of Nutritional Medicine and Functional Food development. This resulted in Peter starting one of Australia’s busiest Wellness Clinics – Oxford Naturopathics, Anti-Ageing and Wellness Centre. He currently still consults here today.

Peter has been guiding thousands of people to better health and wellness using Integrative Therapies including:

• Musculoskeletal work,
• Nutritional Medicine,
• Diet & Lifestyle Education,
• Bioenergetic Medicine, and
• Phytomedicines.

Peter also specialised in Chronic Degenerative Diseases. This includes:

• Heart Disease,
• Diabetes,
• Muscle and bone loss
• Inflammatory Disorders, and
• Digestive Dysfunction especially related to the microbiome.

For the last 10 years, Peter has been focused on the effects of Human Ageing and Cellular/DNA Damage. Scientific advancements now allow us to identify and track those damaging effects. After tracking, Peter provides solutions using nutrigenomic compounds to protect and repair your cellular defences and activate your own body’s regenerative capabilities.

Passionate about Biochemistry and how food molecules influence all cellular activity, Peter embarked on an extra decade of education to enable him to create effective strategies and health programmes and deliver them in a systemised way. Peter loves getting the root cause of all health issues to ensure effective treatments and lasting cures.

Connect with Peter
Website: www.naturopathics.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OxfordNaturopathics 
Email: peter@naturopathics.com.au 

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Joining us today is Steven Judge, a naturopath specialising in chronic and complex conditions. Today we'll be talking about the often misunderstood link between estrogen and histamine.

About Steven:
Steven runs a private practice in Sydney which focuses on helping others to take control of their health and reclaim their power. Whether you’re experiencing digestive disorders such as IBS, anxiety, depression, PCOS, thyroid disorders, autoimmunity, cardiovascular issues – Steven is there to simplify your path to health and wellness by getting to the root cause and treating each person as a unique individual.

Steven works in a kind and respectful way, taking into account the sensitive concerns that people may have with their health. He takes time listening to clients’ histories and evaluating the interactions among genetic, environmental, biochemical, emotional, spiritual and lifestyle factors that influence human health and chronic disease. This holistic assessment approach allows steven to provide integrative and individualised treatment plans so that we can experience true health-care, rather than simply disease management.​

Whilst Steven sees a variety of presentations in clinic he has a special interest in chronic digestive disorders & mental health. With depression being one of the leading disabilities worldwide and chronic stress and anxiety plaguing millions of people, now more than ever we need to alleviate the burden of these national health priority areas by treating the whole person and addressing all underlying factors. Since experiencing my own healing through natural medicine I am driven to provide the same opportunity for my clients.

Connect with Steven:
Website: stevenjudge.com.au/steven-judge-sydney-naturopath


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Joining us today is Lisa McDonald, a Clinical Naturopath with over 10 years of experience in recovery from Mould Toxicity. 

Today we're going to be discussing how gut health impacts and is impacted by mould Biotoxins.

About Lisa:
Lisa is a Clinical Naturopath, lecturer and Practitioner Board Member of the Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists (ARONAH) in Australia. Lisa has a Bachelor Degree majoring in Psychology from Macquarie University and a Masters of Management from Macquarie Graduate School of Management. She gained her naturopathic qualifications at Nature Care College and is currently completing an Honours Degree in Medicines Management, Complementary Medicine at the University of Tasmania.

After personal experience with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)/Mould illness, Lisa became passionate about knowing all there is to know about CIRS/mould illness and all the confounding health issues that tend to come with patients who experience CIRS and chronic illness. She is one of the few naturopaths in Australia who has studied with Dr Shoemaker and has developed a unique process of analysis of patient’s health to capture, track and treat multisystem illness like CIRS.

Lisa brings together her knowledge of nutrigenomics, psychology, functional medicine, Dr
Shoemaker’s and other CIRS thought leaders into her own unique integrated naturopathic systems-based framework to provide individualised treatment.

Connect with Lisa:
Website: www.indigosagehealth.com.au
Email: admin@indigosagehealth.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indigosagehealth

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Today we're talking with Clinical Nutritionist and Author Sarah Di Lorenzo about Body Composition and the 10:10 Diet.

About Sarah:
Sarah Di Lorenzo is a qualified Clinical Nutritionist who has dedicated her career to overhauling the health of Australians of all ages.

Sarah’s approach is not about the latest diet fads or quick fixes nor is it denying ourselves of the foods we love. Sarah’s method is a long-term strategy using a combination of portion education and sensible, intermittent fasting that gives clients and followers the
tools they need to be a healthy weight for life and to feel good inside and out.

High-profile clients have helped Sarah to raise awareness about healthy eating but just as important are the thousands of everyday followers on Sarah’s Facebook SDL page where members follow her tips on weight loss, detox and recipes within a supportive community.

Sarah has also spent the last seven years running her own private clinic in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs helping clients improve their diets, weight management and overall health.

Connect with Sarah:
Website: www.sarahdilorenzo.com
Instagram: @sarah_di_lorenzo

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Today we're speaking with Dr Daniel Yazbek, a Chiropractor who has a holistic approach to helping people with Migraine.  Tune in as we chat about diagnosis, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of Migraines.

About Daniel:
Dr Yazbek is a chiropractic clinician in private practice for the past 5 years. His clinical application in everyday practice concerns the diagnosis, treatment and management of neuromusculoskeletal and spinal-related disorders. He ensures that every treatment decision surrounding a patient’s health encompasses sound clinical reasoning and an ethical, all-around evidence-informed approach.

He completed an undergraduate degree in Exercise & Sport Science in 2012 and a Masters in Chiropractic Science at Macquarie University in 2015. His unique special interests are within functional immunology, clinical and functional neuroscience, motor control & learning, sports and exercise medicine, as well as general, integrative & lifestyle medicine.

He is currently in the final stage of completing his Diplomat of Chiropractic Neurology with The Carrick Institute as well as Practitioner Certification with the Institute for  Functional Medicine, which will complete the circle of knowledge necessary to address his patients’ needs from all angles.

After successfully establishing and developing The Chiro Hub over the past 4 years, he has now entered a phase of expansion as his practice transitions to become Insight Health and Medical, with the enormous task set to amalgamate medicine with his niched allied health perspective.

Connect with Dr Yazbek:
Website: https://www.chirohub.com.au/

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Jessica Donovan is a Naturopath who specialises in Childrens' Health through her Natural Super Kids business. Today we're discussing How to Manage Kids' Immune Health Naturally.

About Jess:
Jess is the founder of Natural Super Kids, and she helps busy mums raise their super kids with healthy food and natural medicine.

As a Naturopath Jess has an intricate understanding of how the body works and natural therapies that can help support optimum health in our children. (many of which are already in your kitchen  )

In her clinical work, Jess has helped hundreds of parents to transform their children’s health. Her results have been from minor issues like getting picky kids to eat a more varied diet to helping clients to navigate chronic issues like cystic fibrosis and everything in between from eczema to tummy issues.

Connect with Jess:
Website: www.naturalsuperkids.com
Facebook: @naturalsuperkids
Instagram: @naturalsuperkids

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Today we welcome Sally Whitmarsh-Knight, a  Naturopath and Clinical Nutritionist of over 20 years to Wellness by Designs.   

Sally has focuses her knowledge in the pharmacy setting. Providing Naturopathic consults focusing on family health, and today we are discussing a hot topic of Immune Support in the Greater Community.

About Sally:
Sally Whitmarsh-Knight has been practising as a Naturopath for over 20 years. During this time Sally has focused her knowledge in the pharmacy setting. Providing Naturopathic consults focusing on family health, fertility, weight loss and general wellbeing. 

Sally’s passion is to provide as many people with tools for a healthy life. Sally divides her time at the pharmacy, finishing a Bachelor of Clinical Nutrition and family life with 2 teenagers. 

As a qualified Naturopath for 20 years, Sally has worked in many pharmacies combining advice on supplements, herbal medicine, and nutrition with allopathic treatments. Conducting consults within a clinic space and advice on the shop floor, Sally has been able to provide care to a wide range of clientele. 

Growing up in a household that mainly served packaged and frozen foods, Sally embraced her multicultural neighbourhood. Through childhood friends she observed the Mediterranean diet, and therefore the joy of cooking, growing healthy produce and the importance of healthy eating. This leads to a passion for natural medicine and an understanding that a healthy lifestyle can turn your health around. 

Working in pharmacies has been a unique place to reach a varied audience. Understanding pathologies and their prescribed pharmaceuticals, has provided an opportunity to recommend diet, lifestyle and supplement advice to customers. Many of which would not ordinarily have exposure to natural medicine. 

Having worked at Gaslight Pharmacy for over ten years means that Sally has been able to build relationships with a large part of the community. Treating babies, children, their parents and often grandparents. Having a place where a patient can ask about their medicine as well as preventative and supportive help, brings about holistic care.

Connect with Sally:
Website: Gaslight Pharmacy Rose Bay

About Gaslight Pharmacy:
An institution in the eastern suburbs, opening 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. Cutting edge facilities, providing naturopathic assistance, practitioner only supplements, consulting rooms and a compounding lab able to provide personalised medication. 


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Joining us today on Wellness by Designs is fertility expert Brittany Darling.  Tune in as Brittany discusses her work helping people with fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding issues.

About Brittany:
Brittany is a Clinical Accredited Nutritionist and Western Herbalist with 10+ years of experience and is a mum of two. 

She has a special interest in the areas of fertility, prenatal and postnatal, and paediatric nutrition. She is the founder of the children’s supplement company I’m Nutrients, the co-founder of Day One fertility and the author of "A Holistic Guide to Preconception + Pregnancy" and "Starting Solids". 

Brittany believes in a whole-food approach to nutrition and addresses misalignments with a holistic, evidence-based and functional perspective. Brittany is a keen researcher, keynote speaker and regular expert in the media. She is currently completing her Masters in Human Nutrition.

Connect with Brittany:
Website: www.wholefoodhealing.com.au
Instagram: @wholefoodhealing

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Today we are chatting with Lisa Moane, a nutritionist, naturopath, and an SOS feeding therapist. And that's indeed what we'll be discussing today, extremely fussy eating. 

In today's episode we explore: 

• What an SOS feeding therapist is and what is involved in the therapy
• The potential ties to improvement in speech and behaviours with dietary modifications
• What is means when kids don't cope with the sounds of eating 
• What a basic feeding therapy session looks like 

This episode is a must listen to any parent or carer facing feeding issues in children. 

About Lisa:
Lisa is an experienced naturopath, nutritionist and feeding therapist dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the children she cares for.

She founded The Paediatric Naturopath, one of Australia’s leading online Naturopathy clinics focused solely on the needs of children.

Knowing the insurmountable struggle that some parents can experience when they try to feed their child a diverse whole foods diet, Lisa has trained as a Feeding Therapist.  With this extra tool in her toolbox, she can not only recommend WHAT a child should eat but also HOW they can eat it

With 3 children of her own, Lisa weaves together the technical know-how with the practicalities of family life to ensure achievable positive outcomes for children.

Connect with Lisa:
Website: holistichealthbylisamoane.com.au
Facebook: holistichealthbylisamoane
Instagram: lisa_moane_holistic_health


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Joining us today is Emily Pickering, a naturopath and PhD candidate at the University of Queensland who has completed a  clinical trial with Dr Elizabeth Steels using PEA for people with type 2 diabetes, who had peripheral neuropathy. 

Tune in as Emily explains the many benefits of Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) across several conditions and why it should be a clinical consideration for practitioners.

About Emily:
Emily is a degree-qualified Naturopath and PhD candidate with the University of Queensland. Her research focuses on nutraceutical and botanical-based treatments for both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, She is also investigating the risk factors for glucose dysregulation and developing a robust new screening tool for clinicians to use in determining the presence of glucose dysregulation at an early stage. She has worked in several clinical trials as part of her PhD, in particular investigating PEA as a treatment for reducing pain and inflammation in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and has an interest in understanding the interconnections between pain, mood, gut microbiome and diabetes.

 
Alongside her research she practices in her clinic, focusing on conditions that cause pain, hormone dysregulation and mitochondrial dysregulation, which are linked to poor mood and poor energy levels. She is passionate about educating people on the importance of managing blood glucose levels, which are often associated with, but not addressed, in chronic health problems

Connect with Emily:
Facebook: Emily Pickering Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist
Instagram: @emilypickeringnutritionherbs
Email: emily@evidencesciences.com.au

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Today we're joined by Dr Amie Steel, a naturopath and researcher who dedicates her whole career to fostering the communication between research, clinical practice, and results.

Today, we'll be discussing a fascinating topic of knowledge mobilization, and how the sharing of knowledge impacts not only other practitioners but the industry as a whole.

About Dr Steel:
Dr Amie Steel is a naturopath and Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney and is ranked Australia’s #1 Complementary Medicine researcher.

She holds editorial appointments for a number of journals, has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications and edited three special journal issues and three research books. Her methodological interests encompass mixed methods research, implementation science, knowledge mobilisation, applied health services research, and practice-based (pragmatic) clinical research.

Connect with Dr Steel:
Dr Amie Steel Senior Research FellowAustralian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM)

Faculty of Health UTS
Phone: +61 418 786 186
Email: Amie.steel@uts.edu.au 

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Over the past few years, we have seen a significant increase in mental health conditions in the adult population and particularly in children.

Joining us today is Susan Hunter, a clinical naturopath. Who will be discussing how clinicians can navigate the management of children's mental disorders.

About Susan:
Susan is a naturopath passionate about educating and empowering others to feel their best. Susan is a double-degree qualified clinician that enjoys treating functional gut problems, mental health conditions and hormonal disorders.

Susan is a published academic writer and lecturer to integrative doctors and allied health professionals. She has helped thousands of people by bringing care, structure and commitment to her work with them to help them achieve transformative results.
Her mission is simple. Help people be happier and healthier by using individualised, evidence-based medicine.

Susan is also the founder and director of Radius Health, a Wellness Medicine clinic located in inner Melbourne. It is a patient-centred practice where our focus is to ensure
every client is seen, heard and helped. At Radius Health, we are passionate about educating
and empowering you to make informed decisions about
your health and wellbeing.

Connect with Susan:
Website:www.susanhunter.com.au/
Email: Susan@susanhunter.com.au
 

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Joining us today is Tabitha McIntosh, a Naturopath who is currently doing her Masters of Reproductive Medicine.

Today we’ll be discussing an often forgotten topic of how we as clinicians can assist and modify aspects of male fertility.

About Tabitha:
Tabitha is the founder of awaken your health, and is a qualified and experienced Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist, and educator, having run her own private clinical practice for over 10 years. As director and principal Naturopath at awaken your health, Tabitha takes great pride in providing her clients and their families with high quality naturopathic clinical care, in a supportive and nurturing environment.

After completing her Medical Science degree in 2001, Tabitha went on to pursue her passion for Natural Integrative Healthcare with post-graduate studies in Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine & Environmental Medicine. She now elegantly combines the above approaches to health: integrating Naturopathic healing principles with the latest scientific research, to educate and further the health & wellbeing of her clients.

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Website: awakenyourhealth.com.au

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Joining us today is Amie Skilton, a Naturopath who specialises in Mould Illness Recovery, but who also has a history and indeed a passion for the beauty industry.

We have podcasted together previously on skin disorders but today we're discussing using nutrition as a tool to optimise your skin health.  In this episode, Amie chats to us about her own skin journey and what tools she uses with her patients for improving skin health.

About Amie:
Amie Skilton is one of Australia’s most sought-after naturopathic practitioners; with over 19 years clinical experience she’s also an author, skincare formulator, and respected industry educator.

As a qualified aesthetician (and former acne sufferer) as well, Amie’s particularly passionate about educating and empowering anyone dealing with chronic skin issues to understand and leverage the gut-skin axis for healing their skin, naturally.

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Website: whatthenaturopathsaid

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Joining us today is Alexandra Middleton a Naturopathic Nutritionist who today is going to take us through a Practitioner/Patient HYBRID story of Dietary and Environment Modification of Endometriosis.

In this episode, Alex talks us through her personal journey with endometriosis, and also discusses her recently published paper on Endometriosis dietary practices and modification.

About Alexandra:

Alexandra Middleton is an experienced natural medicine clinician with over ten years of experience in helping women optimise their hormones & reproductive health.

Her mission is to show women with Endometriosis how to get their quality of life back thru the combined power of natural, environmental and conventional medicine.

Alex’s approach is grounded in the principles of both naturopathic and evidence-based medicine. She is passionate about incorporating the latest research into her clinical practice and recently co-authored a 2021 paper published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 

Alex also works extensively with the medical community because she believes collaboration is the best way to ensure positive outcomes for her clients. Working closely with specialists in gynaecology, endocrinology, fertility and general practice (GPs), she uses functional pathology testing and environment assessments to ensure her clients get the correct medical diagnosis. This is key in her treatment plans that include advice around therapeutic dietary strategies, lifestyle advice and nutritional supplementation.

Outside of her clinic, Alex is a passionate advocate for her industry and supports lobbying activities thru her work at the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS). Here she also runs Australia’s largest Continuing Professional Education program for fellow practitioners who like her want to stay on top of the science.

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Website: alexandramiddleton.com.au 
Instagram:  @alexmnutrition

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Joining us today is Todd Mansfield, a Clinical Herbalist practising in Byron Bay, Australia. Today we're discussing Methane-Dominant SIBO. 

In today's episode, Todd discusses: 

• SIBO types and presentation
• What LIMO is 
• How methane-dominant SIBO/LIMO present
• How to assess your patients to offer a differential diagnosis
• Personalised management plans for these patients
• Herbs and supplements that might be useful in the SIBO/LIMO patient

About Todd:
Todd Mansfield is a clinical herbalist with a special interest in gut health and the microbiome. He is the founder of Byron Herbalist, an online resource for all things digestion.

Todd spends his time treating patients Australia-wide via video conferencing and researching digestive health. He regularly sees and treats SIBO, IBS, IBD and food intolerances. He is dedicated to sourcing and manufacturing the highest quality herbal medicine and individually formulates herbs for each patient's needs.

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Website: www.byronherbalist.com.au 
Instagram: @Byron.Herbalist

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Joining us today is the famed Lynda Griparic from Love n Guts, a naturopath who specialises in gut health and today we are exploring the multi-faceted condition of functional constipation.

In this episode, Lynda discusses:

• The criteria for functional constipation
• The common patient presentation, and no it's not all gut-related!
• Common and not-so-common drivers of functional constipation
• The myriad of treatments we can look at as practitioners

About Lynda: 
Lynda Griparic is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, Podcaster, Writer, and Yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience in the health industry. In 2021 Lynda won the prestigious BioCeuticals Integrative Medicine Award for Clinical Excellence. Lynda specialises in digestive health, namely SIBO and constipation.

She has extensive experience in running healthy, effective, and sustainable bowel care programs and has expertise in investigating and treating the underlying causes of gut disturbance. Lynda has an intense interest in poo and she’s also the creator of the delicious BetterMe Tea, a tea designed to promote improved gut health and digestion – assisting those who struggle with constipation and sluggish bowel movements to go to the bathroom with ease.

Connect with Lynda:
Website: lyndagriparic.com
Instagram: @Lynda_griparic_naturopath
Youtube: grippahrvat 

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Joining us today is Sarah Franklin, a  naturopath and registered nurse specialising in Oncology. Today we are discussing safe and simple cancer support. 

In today's episode, we discuss: 

• The variables of cancer therapies 
• Common side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy
• Diet and lifestyle support
• How to support a patient through chemo or radiotherapy
• Gut health and chemotherapy 
• The glutamine conundrum 
• Post chemo support 

About Sarah
Sarah Franklin is a highly qualified practitioner with over 25yrs experience in healthcare.

 Sarah started out her health career as a paramedic in the Australian Army while studying for her nursing degree at Griffith University. Once she became a qualified nurse, she went on to specialise in Oncology and Emergency. 

With cytotoxic qualifications from the Australia College of Nursing,  she then went on to work in oncology and palliative care. With an inquisitive mind and a passion for understanding pharmacology,  she then went on to study Naturopathy, Nutrition, Western Herbal medicine, and Acupuncture. Sarah now runs her own clinic combining the best of both worlds.  

Sarah still works as a registered nurse in a variety of settings and presents at a range of integrative settings, including local hospitals, support groups and via podcasts for different organizations. 

Sarah has been recognised for her wok across our industry, and received many awards for her dedication.

• Winner of the 2015 Bioceuticals Integrative Medicine Awards 
• Judge for Bioceuticals Integrative Medicine Awards 2018 & 2019 Medicine Awards 2018 & 2019 
• Medi-Herb Master Herbalist 2014 to 2021 
• 2005 Clinical Nutrition Award for Nutrition Care Australia 
• Presenter for QLD and NSW cancer council and local cancer support groups 
• Contributor for Gold Coast Bulletin, Multi-Sport and Triathlon Magazine and other publications 
• Podcast Interviews for FX Medicine 

Connect with Sarah
Website: www.balancehealth.com.au
Facebook: @balancedhealthsarahfranklin
Instagram: @balanced_health_naturopathy

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Today, we're welcoming back Brett O'Brien from Core Naturopathics. And today, we're discussing therapy intensity for various conditions. 

In this episode, Brett discusses:

•  Identifying drivers and roadblocks to health
• Patient assessment
• Useful tools to consider
• Regaining homeostasis
• Immune system therapy intensity 
• Chronic fatigue therapy intensity 

About Brett:
I have practised as a qualified naturopath for almost twenty years, and I am still excited by the
possibilities this career can offer. The constant that I am always most fascinated by is the people. I have always embraced a desire to engage with others. It can be as superficial as my time in sales or as deep as supporting someone at the end of life. The human capacity to communicate, connect and support each other can be extremely fulfilling.

As a Naturopath, trying to understand the human experience is so very complex. Still, I believe I am closer to understanding it through the philosophy of Naturopathy than any other health profession. I love that the body intrinsically understands what it feels like to be perfect, and its aim to return is based on hope, confidence, possibility and self-sustainability. I believe the role of the naturopath is then to provide a managed reconnection with this innate capacity. Our role is to identify and remove the roadblocks that inhibit the body from what it already knows. Our tools of the trade then provide a means of traction and momentum and a road map. It has taken nearly twenty years to know this.

As a Naturopath, you are constantly scrutinised about your effectiveness in a medicalised system. To rediscover a philosophy and confidently embrace a paradigm that has almost disappeared and build a business model around it has been a massive risk. But the amazing thing is, is that most people intrinsically know this paradigm and just need a road map to navigate by. Core Naturopathics returns to the ideals of the past but represents a very modern application. I believe naturopathy can be a modern, scientific and results-based wellness paradigm that supports people's capacity to heal and thrive. It also represents my vision to engage with others, experience the human condition and trail blaze through this new age of wellness.

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Website: www.corenaturopathics.com.au
 

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Joining us again today is Tabitha McIntosh, a naturopath nutritionist completing her Masters in reproductive medicine at the University of New South Wales, School of Medicine. Today, we'll talk about practical things around female fertility essentials.

In today's episode, Tabitha discusses:

• The major hurdles for women and their fertility 
• Modifiable risk factors
• Where to start with prescriptions and patient education 
• Foundational nutrients for female fertility
• Top nutrients for challenging cases
• Further considerations for female fertility

 
About Tabitha:
Tabitha is the founder of awakening your health, and is a qualified and experienced Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist, and educator, having run her own private clinical practice for over ten years. As director and principal Naturopath at awaken your health, Tabitha takes great pride in providing her clients and their families with high-quality naturopathic clinical care in a supportive and nurturing environment.

After completing her Medical Science degree in 2001, Tabitha went on to pursue her passion for Natural Integrative Healthcare with post-graduate studies in Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine & Environmental Medicine. She now elegantly combines the above approaches to health: integrating Naturopathic healing principles with the latest scientific research, to educate and further the health & wellbeing of her clients.

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Website: awakenyourhealth.com.au

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Joining us today is Benedict Freudenmann, a nutritionist, and today Benedict discusses a cause-based approach to treatment. 

In today's episode, Benedict discusses: 

• What is a Cause-Based Approach to therapy
• The six causes of ill health
• The role genetics play
• Toxins and disease
• The role stress and trauma play in disease

About Benedict:
Benedict Freudenmann is a Clinical Nutritionist whose passion for health and knowledge makes him an inspiring practitioner. 

Benedict’s education in the world of Natural Medicine began in 2006 when he travelled the world alongside his parents, filming the documentary ‘Cancer is Curable Now’ (now known as ‘Truly Heal from Cancer). Despite completing a Degree in Journalism, Benedict realized that his true passion lay in nutrition & alternative medicine. 

Benedict completed a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Nutritional Medicine. Since that time, Benedict has co-authored the ‘Truly Heal functional medicine workbook and online health coaching program, worked in a variety of health-related roles and co-founded the Truly Heal Functional Medicine Practitioner Application. 

In 2015, Benedict worked as a Clinical Nutritionist at the Arcadia Praxis, a world-leading alternative cancer clinic based in Bad Emstal, Germany. Working closely with the team of doctors at Arcadia, Benedict found his strength in supporting and helping chronic disease patients on their healing journey. 

Benedicts, methodology to treatment is fundamentally based around; understanding, finding and resolving the underlying causation of chronic diseases. His systematic and analytical case taking approach, combined with targeted functional testing, enables him to treat effectively and precisely, whilst empowering his clients to Truly Heal.  

To resolve the underlying causes of disease, Benedict investigates five major factors affecting health: Toxicity, Infection, Inflammation, Acidity, Deficiencies and Psychological. Benedict’s treatments incorporate dietary/lifestyle interventions, research-based supplementation, and alternative therapies.

Connect with Benedict:
Email: benedict@learntonourish.com
Website: www.learntonourish.com   
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Joining us today is Rhiannon Hardingham, a Naturopath and nutritionist specialising in fertility. Today we're discussing fertility challenges with Endometriosis.

In this episode, Rhiannon discusses: 

• Why this is such a huge issue for couples. 
• Supporting patients yet to be diagnosed with Endo
• What we can DO about egg quality and ovarian function
• The importance of male partner's health in helping/optimising fertility of women with Endo
• Effective pain management 
• Results and Safety issues? 

About Rhiannon:
Rhiannon is a highly experienced fertility naturopath, presenter, practitioner educator, mentor and author.

As a practitioner Rhiannon is committed to the successful integration of natural and conventional medicine, regularly working alongside Melbourne’s top fertility doctors to achieve the best outcomes for her patients. As testament to this, Rhiannon is routinely invited to present on the topic of collaborative patient care to medical specialists and naturopaths alike.

After over 16 years of experience in the area of infertility and IVF support, Rhiannon provides professional mentoring and education for functional medicine practitioners in both group and individual settings. This highly specialised area is outside the scope of standard naturopathic education and as such, her reproduction and hormonal masterclasses mentoring programs are a rare opportunity for practitioners to further their skills.

Rhiannon has co-authored the book Create A Fertile Life. This comprehensive pre-conception healthcare guide for both patients and practitioners, has become a staple for those wishing to overcome infertility and prepare for a healthy pregnancy. 

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Website: www.rhiannonhardingham.com

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Angela Westerman is joining us today, and we're discussing practical tips and information regarding the Thyroid autoimmune connection.

In this episode, Angela discusses: 

• How patients present
• Why patients often have more than one autoimmune condition? 
• Where to start with treatment?
• How to set treatment goals, and how often do you revisit these with patients? 

About Angela: 
I am a passionate naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist. I have worked in clinical practice for over eight years.

My holistic approach focuses on long-term customised health solutions for my clients in areas of thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, stress, digestive issues, hormone imbalance, sleep disorders and children's immune health. I have a special interest in thyroid autoimmune disease, as I have this condition myself. As part of my case taking, I utilise GI Map Test, and blood and hormone testing.

My consultations include diet and lifestyle recommendations, herbal medicines and supplements.

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Website: www.angelawestermannaturopath.com.au 

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Joining us today is Isabelle Taye, a Naturopath and master's candidate, and today we'll be discussing "Researching Clinical Aspects of PEA.

In today's episode, Isabelle with discuss: 

• The benefits, safety and mechanisms of action of PEA
• Emerging evidence linking PEA to the microbiome 
• How to use PEA in clinical practice 
• Forms and dosage requirements
• Expectant results from PEA treatment

About Isabelle:
Isabelle started studying naturopathy straight out of high school. In 2007 she graduated from Health Schools Australia with Advanced Diplomas in Functional Nutrition, Naturopathy and Western Herbalism and a Cert IV in Aromatherapy. In 2008 she graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Health Sciences (Complementary Medicine) degree.

While studying at Charles Sturt University, she was accepted into the Golden Key Honour Society and received the Alison Watson Memorial Scholarship through the NSW Arthritis Foundation. Being diagnosed with arthritis at a young age has always had an impact and continues to shape how Isabelle practices.

She is currently enrolled in Master’s by Research at Southern Cross University and has completed 3 research projects that centre around chronic pain. One study used an N-of-1 model to investigate the use of probiotics for osteoarthritic pain and has been published. Another looked at the use of PEA and probiotics for osteoarthritic pain and decreased wellbeing using a multiple baseline design. The final research project was a qualitative study that investigated empowerment in naturopathy for individuals with chronic pain.

When not playing in the world of naturopathy, Isabelle deeply loves music and teaches classical piano, singing and theory for all grades.

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Website: amabelle.com.au

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Today, we're chatting with Sam Gemmell, a Nutritionist who works with practitioners to master their marketing.

In this episode, Sam discusses: 

• Why praccies dislike Marketing? 
• Where should we start with marketing? 
• How can we make our Marketing our own? 
• When should you do it yourself, and when should you outsource? 

About Sam:
Samantha is a qualified nutritionist turned content creator & marketer for health practitioners. She believes that everyone can find a way to market themselves that is ick-free, easy and even fun! If your goal is to build a loyal community and thriving business, Sam is here to help.

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Professor Teresa Mitchell Paterson is joining us today, and we'll be talking about bowel health, particularly fibre and other factors in inflammatory bowel conditions and bowel cancer.

In this episode, Professor Mitchell-Paterson discusses: 

• The type of patients she supports
• The nutritional considerations practitioners who assist with inflammatory bowel conditions must be aware of
• What supplements have you used to assist bowel patients in dampening the inflammatory response
• Supplementation through chemotherapy and during active cancer treatment
• Lifestyle factors that play into inflammatory bowel conditions that might benefit patients
• Practitioner resources

About Professor Mitchell-Paterson
Associate Professor Teresa Mitchell-Paterson is a lecturer and New South Wales clinical supervisor for Nutritional Medicine Torrens University. She has a naturopathic and nutritional clinical history spanning thirty years and is a Fellow and Ambassador for the Australian Traditional Medicine Association where she was a board member and Vice President.  For the last twelve years, she has been practising in an integrative medicine clinic in Sydney. Teresa is popular in the media for her expertise in the field of natural medicine, has lectured nationally and internationally to her peers, and is called upon for TV, Radio and Press releases.

Teresa lends her expertise to the Bowel Cancer Consumer Panel, Reviews Journal articles, and is a Nutritionist for Bowel Cancer Australia for the past 11 years.  She is a Member of the steering committee for the Consumer Health Forum helping shape Australia's fruit and vegetable intake, and she is a Health and Medical Panelist for the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fund.

She has written chapters in the evidence-based naturopathic texts on integrative naturopathy in the field of cancer care and supplemental monographs. 2015 she was a nominee for the Bioceutical’s Integrative Medicine Award, awarded the Bioceutical’s inaugural Naturopathic Award of Excellence in Practice Integrative Medicine 2016, and 2017 recipient of Highly Commended ATMS Practitioner of the year.

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Website: thebourkestreetclinic

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Joining us today is Naturopath and Registered Nurse Kristine Ottobre, who specialises in optimising body composition and increasing performance in athletes and fitness competitors today we'll be discussing "Optimal Body Composition." 

In this episode, Kristine discusses: 

• Why she chose to choose to specialise in Body composition optimisation
• Her intake and assessment process
• What supplements have merit in her patients
• The microbiome and fat accumulation connection
• Her approach to injury in patients
• Common red flags

About Kristine
Kristine Ottobre draws on her medical background as a Registered Nurse and current practice as a Naturopath to provide an integrated health service which uses conventional and functional diagnostic methods combined with evidence-based research while treating with natural therapeutics such as herbs, nutritional supplementation and implementing lifestyle and nutritional changes.

Kristine is the owner and founder of Wellixa, where she specialises in optimising body composition and increasing performance in athletes and fitness competitors. Kristine also has a special interest in women’s hormones and adrenal health and commonly works with clients with long-standing gastrointestinal imbalances.

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Website: www.wellixa.com.au

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Joining us today is Naturopath Sofia Silcenko, and we'll be discussing how to utilise Urinary Metabolites for better patient care.

In this episode, Sofia discusses:

• What urinary metabolites are and what metabolites are measured?
• Where urinary metabolite testing fit into clinical practice
• How  we can breach the gap between traditional knowledge and science in our practice
• how OMX testing can help you to identify the underlying cause of an issue and help to navigate the treatment
• Points of difference with OMX testing versus other organic acid tests
• How to get started with metabolomic testing

About Sofia:
Sofia is a Qualified Naturopath who works in the practitioner space and also in private practice. 

Sofia is super passionate about

• practitioner education - making complex concepts easy to digest and apply in clinical practice 
• functional testing as a contemporary holistic naturopathic tool to help practitioners get to the root cause of a health issue

And has special clinical interests in 

• brain and mental health
• biohacking, longevity and performance enhancement 

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Joining us today is Maria Allerton, a Clinical Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner who loves puzzles and addressing the underlying causes of disease. 

In today's episode, Maria discusses: 

• How to identify stress with quantitative markers- using hair mineral analysis 
• looking at the underlying causes of stress beyond emotional stress: blood sugar dysregulation, nutrient deficiencies and heavy metals 
• The different stages of stress on HTMA
• The common presentations of stress-related disorders in clinic
•  How to identify stress-related disorders using HTMA and how to address them with the right treatments. 

About Maria
Maria Allerton is a clinical nutritionist based in Sydney. She works online nationally and with international clients and has been in clinical practice since 2014. Her clinical focus is digestive health, mental health, hormones, and all conditions related to the gut-brain-immune interface. She is also passionate about addressing heavy metal toxicity and Gilbert's syndrome.

Maria has personally experienced multiple chronic health conditions related to all of the above areas and is passionate about helping her clients rebuild their health.

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Website: True Foods Nutrition

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We are joined today by Beth Bundy, Naturopath & Functional Medicine Practitioner, and today we’re discussing The Cortisol Response and nervous system support.

In this episode, Beth discusses: 

• What a normal stress response is 
• What Adrenal Fatigue is
• Testing and assessments to consider
• How patients present 
• The aberrant cortisol response
• Treatment options

About Beth:
Beth is a degree-qualified Naturopath who has been practising for over 20 years, specialising in integrative and functional medicine.

She has worked with one of Australia’s top functional pathology companies for many years and has been mentored here and overseas by some of the integrative and anti-ageing medicines foremost speakers.

She has spent the last ten years working closely with doctors in a busy and highly successful integrative medical practice, specialising in anti-ageing, adrenal and hormonal issues, weight management and heavy metal detoxification, with a strong emphasis on functional pathology and diagnostic testing to assist clinical treatment decisions and to monitor health improvements.

She has been a speaker at several national industry seminars focussing on female hormones, thyroid and adrenal conditions.  She also co-created training modules on adrenal and hormonal conditions for the Australian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).  And she has been a regular and popular guest on several integrative medicine podcasts and now joins us here on ours today…

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Website: Melbourne Natural Medicine

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Today, we are joined by Vanessa Vanderhoek, a functional nutritionist with a professional and personal interest in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, JIA. Today we discuss a functional approach to treating JIA.

In this episode, Vanessa discusses:

• A typical treatment journey for children with JIA
• The latest scientific updates for treating JIA
• The gut connection,  testing and assessment 
• Nutritional treatment 
• Supporting JIA kids and their families

About Vanessa
Vanessa's journey to becoming a Functional Nutritionist was by accident. Her daughter was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (juvenile idiopathic arthritis, JIA) at the age of 2. Vanesa delved in to study the science about food and nutrition, and the impact it has on the systems in the body. This led her to some pretty incredible results.

Her daughter regained her health and continues to be in remission. And also through this journey, Vanessa and her husband also uplevelled their health and wellbeing for the better. Vanessa continues to research the power of nutrition, gut health, and the life-changing positive impact it has for children with JIA. She understands making nutrition and lifestyle changes can be hard for families, and is known for her empathetic and compassionate approach. Vanessa is the founder of The Parent's Roadmap: A Functional Nutrition Approach to JIA. To learn more and book a free Discovery. call

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Website: The Healthy Gut Nutritionist


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Jaxson Wearing and Hilary Conroy are joining us today, both chiropractors and applied kinesiologists. And today, we'll be discussing gut health and well-being through the lens of the triad of health.

In this episode, we discuss: 

• What the Triad of Health is 
• The importance of treating holistically 
• Useful assessment tools to consider 
• The physical and emotional aspects of gut health

About Jaxson and Hillary:
Jaxson and Hilary are a husband-and-wife team. Both are Chiropractors and Kinesiologists and co-own Luminous Body, a collaborative health and wellness centre in Sydney's inner west. 

They use different healing modalities to assess the patient through the health triad lens. This holistic concept views the body as a balance of health's physical, chemical and emotional aspects and can quickly reveal the underlying cause of symptoms and conditions. They use nutritional medicine and emotional release techniques to create an environment for the body to overcome these underlying conditions. 

Jaxson is a proud transgender man, and both Hilary and Jaxson are passionate advocates for accessible health and wellness in the transgender community. Their experiences on this journey have informed their practice as chiropractors and kinesiologists.

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Website: luminousbody.co
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Joining us today is Jennifer Harrington, a Naturopath who specialises in helping women through their menopause experience chats to us about Phyto-Estrogens in Menopause - Enhancing Effectiveness for Better Outcomes. 

In this episode, Jen discusses: 

• What phytoestrogens are 
• What role do they play in therapy 
• Why phytoestrogens often fail in larger clinical trials 
• How to prioritise phytoestrogens in therapy

About Jen:
Jennifer’s interest in natural therapies started when she was diagnosed with PCOS in her early twenties and was told she may struggle to ever have children.

Upon graduating from naturopathy, she moved to Thailand and started working at the famous “Chiva Som International Health Resort”. It was an amazing experience and an opportunity to rub shoulders with the best minds in the industry, both from a traditional and modern medical perspective.

Jennifer returned to Sydney in 2005 to become a mum. She is eternally grateful she found naturopathy and was able to have a child after all.

 After working in various Sydney-based clinics and corporate health businesses, Jennifer decided it was time to open her own clinic in 2010. After advertising as a hormone specialist, she found she had more menopausal clients than fertility clients. Her menopausal clients' fast transformations made her rethink her work, and she started Menopause Natural Solutions in 2014. As the years rolled by, she sold her bricks and mortar clinic to free up more time to dedicate herself to researching and creating a better way to help more perimenopausal and menopausal women. 

Connect with Jen:
Website: Menopause Natural Solutions
Instagram: Menopause Natural Solutions

Buy Jen's book: From Invisible to Invincible 

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Joining us today is Fiona Wing, a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Regulatory Manager at Designs for Health. Today, we're going to recap a webinar presented by Designs for Health in 2022. 

In this episode, Fiona discusses:

• What is the TGA, and how does it differ from the FDA
• How ingredients get onto the ARTG
• Where to find out more information about ingredients, such as safety 
• Why are Australian clinicians not allowed to use US-based products
• Extemporaneous dispensing
• What we are and are not allowed to say about health claims in our marketing 
• Adulteration issues

About Fiona
Fiona Wing has been a qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist for 20 years and worked in the retail, clinic, and behind-the-scenes for complementary medicine sponsors. She has been working in Regulatory Affairs for the last 4 years.

She has a passion for learning all there is to know about nutritional and herbal biochemistry and pharmacology which suits her in her current role as Regulatory and NPD Manager at DFH. This role requires a strong focus on TGA guidelines and legislation, being up to date with current evidence and research, and keeping an eye on emerging, well-researched ingredients and product innovation.

Fiona is a mum to two active kids aged 14 and 16. In her spare time, you can find her in her garden or walking in awe through the Blue Mountains

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Email: fwing@designsforhealth.com.au

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Today, we are joined by Jo Grabyn, a functional nutritionist who specializes in helping patients to reverse cognitive decline.

In today's episode, Jo discusses: 

• What prompted her to specialise in cognitive decline
• What role do SNPs play in cognitive decline, and which ones are we to be cognisant of
• How to intake, assess and test your patient with cognitive decline
• Treatment consideration 
• Referrals and ethical considerations 
• Where to go to learn more on this topic

About Jo 

Jo Grabyn is the founder of Bounce Matters, a Whole Health Clinic with state-of-the-art equipment in Manly, NSW.

Jo holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine) and is a qualified yoga teacher and yoga therapist. 

She has also studied NLP, Executive Coaching, psycho-neuro-immunology & psych-neuro-endocrinology.

In 2016, she qualified with Dr Dale Bredesen, author of The End of Alzheimer’s and developer of the ReCODE (Reversing Cognitive Decline) and MEND (Metabolic Enhancement in NeuroDegenerative Disease) programs. Jo has helped hundreds of clients to reverse — and prevent — the onset of early Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, memory issues and cognitive decline.

In 2017, Jo began annual training with Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (US), and Brain Health Coaching with Dr Daniel Amen of the Amen Clinics (US). In 2018 she commenced her studies at the Institute of Functional Medicine which she continues today.

Jo is uniquely qualified in her understanding of cognitive decline, how our thinking and life experiences create changes in brain chemistry & function so she focusses on helping others to achieve WHOLE health using various modalities & treatment options

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Website: bouncematters.com.au
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 Joining us today is George Kokkinis, Technical Director of Pharmako Biotechnologies. And today, we are discussing advanced delivery systems for PEA.
 
In this episode, George discusses:

• The difference between  Liposomes, Nanoparticles, and other lipophilic delivery systems
• The common  issues when it comes to the delivery of PEA
•  Dosing issues, How high can you safely go, and how frequently do you have to take PEA
• Safety concerns 
• Research on PEA in health conditions

About George

George is Pharmako’s Technical Director and Co-founder. He is the inventor of a
number of the technologies used in Pharmako’s products and has 30 years of
experience with the industry. George received his degree in chemistry from the
Australian National University and started his working career with the Therapeutic
Goods Administration (TGA). 

The following nine years saw George into his last position within the TGA at an Executive Level 1, heading special projects in the Complementary Medicines Branch. He then switched to industry and went on to become the General Manager of a therapeutic goods regulatory consulting firm. 

He managed a portfolio of over 100 clients with over a thousand products. The next position was with a medicine manufacturing brand company as the General
Manager, with the main tasks being to modernise the manufacturing arm, introduce new product development, regulatory, and expand business development. 
George now coordinates all technical aspects of Pharmako with a keen interest in 

Connect with George
Website: www.pharmako.com.au

 

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Today we are revisiting one of our most popular episodes with Dr David Brady, Chief Science Officer of Designs for Health, a Naturopathic Physician and Nutritionist. In this episode, Dr Brady discusses Long-Haul COVID-19.
 
Being on the front line, Dr Brady and his colleagues are seeing an increase in this condition. In today’s episode, Dr Brady discusses his experience in treating the new phenomenon known as Long-Haul COVID-19.

Dr Brady discusses:

•  Long -Haul signs & symptoms, 
•  The COVID Gut connection, 
•  Long COVID theories, 
•  Assessments, 
•  Treatments and more.

About Dr Brady:
Dr Brady has 30 years of experience as an integrative practitioner and over 25 years in health sciences academia. He is a licensed naturopathic medical physician in Connecticut and Vermont, is board certified in functional medicine and clinical nutrition, a fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and completed his initial clinical training as a doctor of chiropractic.

Dr Brady has been the chief medical officer of Designs for Health, Inc. for 17 years. He is also one of the founders of Diagnostic Solutions Labs and serves as the chief medical officer for the lab. He was the long-time vice president for health sciences and director of the Human Nutrition Institute and continues to serve as an associate professor of clinical sciences, at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He has appeared on the plenary speaking panel of some of the largest and most prestigious conferences in the field including; IFM, ACAM, A4M, ACN, IHS, AANP, AIHM and many more. 

He is in clinical practice at Whole Body Medicine in Fairfield, CT, specializing in functional, nutritional and metabolic medicine. Dr Brady has published a multitude of peer-reviewed scientific papers and textbooks related to chronic pain, autoimmunity and functional gastroenterology and is a featured contributing author in the medical textbooks; Advancing Medicine with Food and Nutrients-2nd Ed. (edited by Kohlstadt I-Johns Hopkins Univ.), Integrative Gastroenterology (edited by Mullin G-Johns Hopkins Hospital) and Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine –2nd Ed. (edited by Bralley & Lord). His latest popular book, The Fibro-Fix, was published by Rodale

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website:DrDavidBrady.com 

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I'm your host, Andrew Whitfield-Cook-Cook. In this Encore episode Steven Judge, a naturopath practising in Sydney, discusses the link between estrogen and histamine and how it affects gut health.

 Steven learned about this link while studying to become a naturopath. He found that many women were presenting with excess estrogen symptoms caused by histamine intolerance. To resolve these symptoms, it is necessary to detoxify the body and support the gut.

"The issue isn't estrogen or histamine. They have jobs to do, which are very important. The issue is that the body is not handling it properly, and we're not getting it out right."

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. The link between estrogen and histamine and how they can impact each other in a vicious cycle
2. The difference between a conventional and naturopathic approach to treating histamine intolerance
3. The importance of detoxification in resolving histamine intolerance


About Steven:
Steven runs a private practice in Sydney which focuses on helping others to take control of their health and reclaim their power. Whether you’re experiencing digestive disorders such as IBS, anxiety, depression, PCOS, thyroid disorders, autoimmunity, or cardiovascular issues – Steven is there to simplify your path to health and wellness by getting to the root cause and treating each person as a unique individual.

Steven works in a kind and respectful way, taking into account the sensitive concerns that people may have with their health. He takes time listening to clients’ histories and evaluating the interactions among genetic, environmental, biochemical, emotional, spiritual and lifestyle factors that influence human health and chronic disease. This holistic assessment approach allows steven to provide integrative and individualised treatment plans so that we can experience true health-care, rather than simply disease management.​

Whilst Steven sees a variety of presentations in clinic he has a special interest in chronic digestive disorders & mental health. With depression being one of the leading disabilities worldwide and chronic stress and anxiety plaguing millions of people, now more than ever we need to alleviate the burden of these national health priority areas by treating the whole person and addressing all underlying factors. Since experiencing my own healing through natural medicine I am driven to provide the same opportunity for my clients.

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In this encore episode of Wellness by Design, Sarah Di Lorenzo joins host Andrew Whitfield-Cook to discuss body composition and the 1010 diet with a focus on healthy weight loss.

Here's what Sarah Di Lorenzo and I cover:
1. The difference between healthy and unhealthy weight loss
2. The psychological aspects of weight loss
3. The various roadblocks to weight loss

"I believe in getting weight off people, and I believe in keeping it off for life. I want to get people off that yoyo."

About Sarah:
Sarah Di Lorenzo is a qualified Clinical Nutritionist who has dedicated her career to overhauling the health of Australians of all ages.

Sarah’s approach is not about the latest diet fads or quick fixes nor is it denying ourselves of the foods we love. Sarah’s method is a long-term strategy using a combination of portion education and sensible, intermittent fasting that gives clients and followers the
tools they need to be a healthy weight for life and to feel good inside and out.

High-profile clients have helped Sarah to raise awareness about healthy eating but just as important are the thousands of everyday followers on Sarah’s Facebook SDL page where members follow her tips on weight loss, detox and recipes within a supportive community.

Sarah has also spent the last seven years running her own private clinic in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs helping clients improve their diets, weight management and overall health.

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Website: www.sarahdilorenzo.com
Instagram: @sarah_di_lorenzo

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Joining us today on Wellness by Designs is Dr Amy Gajjar, a general practitioner and integrative medicine specialist from the UK who has a particular interest in Hashimoto's disease and has a passion for helping patients optimize their health through nutrition and lifestyle changes.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. The Hashimoto's patient presentation and differential diagnosis
2. The role of nutrition in treating chronic illnesses
3. What are the limitations of medical treatment
4. The changing nature of medical practice and the need for a new paradigm
5. Exploring alternative treatments for thyroid conditions, such as low dose Naltrexone and medical cannabis.

About Dr Amy Gajjar
Dr Amy is an Integrative Physician (GP)  combining Functional Medicine, Coaching, Yoga and Ayurvedic Lifestyle. She trained at the Imperial College School of Medicine in London and worked as a GP for several years. In Sydney, she has undergone extensive  further training and is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and a Board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician. Her main interests are thyroid disease, gut health and autoimmunity. Dr Amy currently works at the Wholistic Medical Centre, Surry Hills. She is also a Kundalini Yoga teacher.

Dr Amy is a lecturer and enjoys presenting at community workshops, seminars and retreats. She is also a Medical Advisor to  “Dance Health Alliance”, a not-for-profit organization, that facilitates dance programs to improve quality of life and mind body balance for people with neurological conditions such as Dementia and MS.  Dr Amy also enjoys writing and is currently working on her first book on healing Hashimoto’s holistically.

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Website: www.dramygajjar.com

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Instagram: @dramygajjar

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Today we welcome Amie Skilton to Wellness by Designs, an expert on mould and mould illness, who has embarked on a mission to help people struggling with the effects of water-damaged buildings and who battle the ironic challenge of finding a safe and healthy environment to heal.


In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. The prevalence of water-damaged buildings in the Western world 
2. How to identify mould without visible evidence?
3. The need to take action early when one suspects mould illness to avoid becoming more severely affected.
4. How to prioritise treatment in Mould biotoxin illness, a genuinely complex condition 
5. What are the symptoms and conditions associated with mould? 
6. How to balance appropriate assessment and remediation with the cost? 
7.  treatment guidelines 

About Amie: 
Amie Skilton – is a functional medicine practitioner of almost 20 years and a well-known educator in naturopathic medicine. For over 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of appearing on conference stages, TV sets and – more recently – laptop screens via Zoom. In that time, I’ve had the honour of presenting more than a thousand keynotes to functional medicine practitioners, integrative GPs, holistic pharmacists and the general public. 

In 2017, I had the plot twist of my life. I developed an environmentally-acquired illness (CIRS or ‘mould illness’) and, amongst other discoveries, realised my naturopathic, nutritional and herbal toolkit was only as valuable as my environment was healthy.

I’m now a qualified Mould Testing Technician and continue studying building biology and the various ways in which the built environment has a profound impact on human health. So my educational repertoire has expanded to include environmental health hazards and functional medicine strategies.

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Website: whatthenaturopathsaid

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Today we welcome Naturopath  Zelda Graham who specialises in epigenetics and the management of MTHFR polymorphisms to Wellness by Designs.

Zelda set out to defy her family's history of heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and depression by unlocking the power of methylation and tackling the underlying causes of her methylation issues and is now an expert in the field.

In this episode we cover: 

• An overview of methylation and how it affects the human body
• How to assess methylation polymorphisms
• The SIBO and Methylation connection
• How to manage B Vitamins and Co-Factors in MTHFR patients
• The role of digestion in epigenetics

About Zelda:

As an accredited Nutritionist, Naturopath & Methylation Practitioner who constantly stays up to date with health advancements and diagnoses, Zelda believes the body has the ability and power to heal itself when given the right tools.  By constantly keeping up-to-date with the most recent evidence-based science on epigenetics, naturopathic health and nutrition I can help you get your body back to health and vitality. 

Zelda's key areas of focus are MTHFR gene disorders, medical procedure reactions, diabetes, heart disease, hormone imbalance, IBS, FODMAP, GAPS diet, Coeliac disease, detoxification, food intolerances, insomnia, menopause, low energy levels, anxiety and fatigue syndromes, to name a few

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Website: byronhealthandnutrition

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Today we welcome back Lisa Moane, a naturopath, SOS feeding therapist, and nutritionist to the podcast.

Today Lisa shares with us some of the investigations she uses with her fussy eaters to assess nutrient deficiencies and toxicities in her patients.

In this episode Lisa discusses: 

• Where to start with investigations with fussy eaters
• Heavy metal toxicity and the common culprits 
• The main symptoms of chronic heavy metal exposure
• Constipation and gut issues 
• Othe helpful investigations 
• Strategies to get supplements into fussy eaters

About Lisa:
Lisa is an experienced naturopath, nutritionist and feeding therapist dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the children she cares for.

She founded The Paediatric Naturopath, one of Australia’s leading online Naturopathy clinics focused solely on the needs of children.

Knowing the insurmountable struggle that some parents can experience when they try to feed their child a diverse whole foods diet, Lisa has trained as a Feeding Therapist.  With this extra tool in her toolbox, she can not only recommend WHAT a child should eat but also HOW they can eat it

With 3 children of her own, Lisa weaves together the technical know-how with the practicalities of family life to ensure achievable positive outcomes for children.

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Website: The Paediatric Naturaopth 

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Today we welcome Naturopath Luke Szabo to Wellness by Designs to take us on a   deeper dive into the world of Polyvagal Theory and Practice Essentials.

 Through his work in an integrative clinic alongside psychologists and other health professionals, Luke learned about Polyvagal Theory and the three primary states of being. He soon found himself helping patients with chronic issues, who had been stuck in a dorsal vagal state for a long time. Through his expertise, Luke is able to use vagus nerve stimulation to help downregulate inflammation in the nerve and improve the patient's overall wellbeing.

In this episode Luke discusses:

•  Why is the Wandering nerve, the vagus nerve is so special
• Clinical assessment of vagus nerve  
• Parasympathetic and sympathetic dominance
• In which cases is auricular stimulation successful
• Other tools he uses with his patients
• Patient results 

About Luke
Luke is an Integrative Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist and Adjunct Fellow of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.  Alongside Luke's formal qualifications, he has trained in functional medicine, DNA analysis and nutrigenomics, microscopic cell analysis, medical astrology, alchemical herbalism, the Munay-ki healing rites and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation

In recent years Luke has worked alongside some of Australia's leading functional medicine doctors and was privileged to have received direct mentorship from various PhD experts in Nutritional Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine during his early years of practice.

Luke has been the co-owner and head Naturopath at Little Earth Health natural health clinic for the past 9 years and practices as a Senior Functional Naturopath from The Health Lodge medical centre in Byron Bay.  Luke recently launched The Vagus Nerve Clinic dedicated to educating and supporting patients with vagus nerve dysfunction.

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website: www.littleearthhealth.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/littleearthhealth 
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In this episode, fertility naturopath and nutritionist Georgia Marrion joins us to discuss unexplained fertility issues.

From defining what it is and how it's diagnosed to exploring known causes and the role of naturopathic medicine, Georgia offers insights on fostering fertile ground and managing this often devastating diagnosis.

Georgia also covers personalized approaches and therapies that can be employed to help women struggling with unexplained infertility.

About Georgia: 
Georgia is a naturopath of 19 years’ experience with a Degree in Complementary Medicine and a Masters in Nutrition. Along with extensive clinical experience in reproductive health and fertility, Georgia is also an experienced writer and well-regarded speaker.

Initially embarking on reproductive health as a clinical speciality following her own experience with sub-fertility and pregnancy complications, she has a strong curiosity and passion for supporting people experiencing reproductive challenges. Georgia specialises in supporting individuals and couples during their journey through preconception, conception, pregnancy and postpartum life stages.

Georgia recently joined the team of naturopathic fertility experts at Fertile Ground, a leading natural medicine fertility clinic in Melbourne. 

Areas of focus include menstrual cycle irregularities, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) , pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and histamine issues as well as male fertility and sperm health issues.

Georgia also enjoys treating women and individuals during the transition to menopause, including peri-menopausal imbalances.

Her clinical approach involves supporting and guiding you to optimise your health physically, mentally and emotionally using an approach blending traditional and scientific knowledge. This is based on an integration of her many years of clinical experience with ongoing education to stay up to date with new research and treatment strategies. .

Georgia believes that a team approach gets the best outcomes for all. She works in close collaboration with her patients’ medical care team to ensure the most effective, appropriate evidence-based treatment plans for each individual.

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Website: Fertile Ground




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In this episode, integrative physiotherapist Jesse Soopaya joins us to discuss the use of nutraceuticals in physiotherapy.

From discussing the contribution of nutrition and diet on the musculoskeletal system to exploring specific issues such as lower back pain, sports-related injuries, muscle-related pain, and neuropathic pain, Jesse offers insights on how to choose the right supplements to use in practice.

Jesse also delves into the complexities of dividing the body from the mind when dealing with neuropathic pain.

About Jesse:
Jesse Soopaya discovered his passion for understanding how the human body heals early on in life. This passion has since grown into a lifelong journey based on empowering others to overcome health challenges and injuries. Through tertiary education, mentorships, and personal and professional development, Jesse has been able to develop a deep understanding of the human body and the interplay of its different systems.

Jesse has been fortunate to learn and work with many talented and innovative leaders within the global human movement, health, and rehabilitation industries. They pride themselves on combining the approaches and knowledge they have acquired into their practice.

Jesse's personal challenges with injuries and experience as a healthcare professional have led them to believe that with the right mindset, habits, and time, all tissues in the body can heal. Their experience working with the body began in 2015 when they started practising as a manual therapist.

Jesse has learned from a wide variety of leading mentors in the health industries across Australia (Bachelor of Health Science & Masters of Physiotherapy Practice, Functional Neuro-Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Australian Physiotherapy Association), America (Active Release Therapies, Functional Movement Systems, CHEK Institute), and the Czech Republic (the Rehabilitation University of Prague and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability).

After receiving the dux in the Masters of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University in 2019, Jesse began working within the physiotherapy profession. They started Corenetic Health as an initiative for the community to access rehabilitation healthcare that provides an integrative approach.

Jesse's mission is to help those in their community who need and want to heal using natural science-based methods.

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Website: corenetichealth
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In our latest podcast episode, we have the honour of conversing with Christine Pope, a Naturopath and Nutritionist who is a renowned authority in the field of natural medicine.

Christine has played a crucial role in the establishment and execution of Natural Medicine Week, and we're thrilled to have her share her vast expertise and perspectives with our audience of health practitioners.

Christine shares valuable information on the 2023 agenda for the event and the many benefits that practitioners can reap from participating.

Listen in as Christine shares how some practitioners have leveraged Natural Medicine Week which has resulted in steady increases in their business. If you want to learn how to get involved, you don't want to miss this episode.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of natural medicine and the incredible contributions of Christine and her team at the ATMS.

About Christine:
Christine Pope is a Naturopath and Nutritionist based at Elemental Health at St Ives in Sydney Her practice is focussed on chronic disease and healthy ageing and she is the author of Ageing Outrageously, an eight part online program. 

For the past six years Christine has served as an ATMS Director and Treasurer as well as Chair of the Marketing Committee. Her focus has been on improving the awareness of natural medicine and assisting practitioners to build successful and busy clinics. To this end she has rolled out two separate initiatives, Natural Medicine Week, which this year had over 3.9 million views on social media and Transition to Practice, a face to face event to assist students and recent graduates in building their practice.

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Website: christinepopenutritionist.com

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On this episode of the Wellness by Designs podcast, we talk to Dr David Cowhig, a Brisbane-based holistic dentist.

Dr Cowhig shares his insights on the integrative Dentistry model and how he helps patients achieve optimal health.

He shares his approach to identifying and confirming chronic infections and conditions, along with his interventions and lifestyle treatments. Dr. Cowhig also discusses the common nutritional supplements he uses and why they are essential for good dental health.

Finally, we learn about his guidelines for holistic dental care with ACNEM.

Don't miss this enlightening episode on holistic dentistry!

About Dr Cowhig:
Dr David Cowhig is the founder of Dental Wellness in Brisbane. A Kings College London graduate in 1989 moving to Australia in 1997 and gained a Fellowship with ACNEM in 1998. Practicing holistic dentistry for the last 25 years , successfully treating over 10000 patients creating Safer, Healthy, Beautiful Smiles.  

Setting up the first Ceramic dental implant and aesthetic centre in Australia, he focusses on whole body dentistry using his Oral FITNESS protocol resolving dental inflammation, infections and toxicity with metal free dentistry including Zirconia ceramic dental implants. 

Passionate about the role of dentistry in our patients goal of optimal wellness and longevity.

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Webiste: www.dentalwellness.com.au

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Have you ever wondered about the controversial topic of Breast Implant Illness and the Explant Procedure? Join us as we dive into this complex subject with our guest, Dietitian Kathy Ozakovic, who bravely shares her personal experience with breast implant surgery and her journey to recovery.

We discuss the lack of data and statistics on the subject, the surprising effects of implants on the body, and the FDA's ban and re-approval of breast implants, emphasising the need for further research.

In this episode, we explore the importance of finding an experienced explant surgeon, addressing the lymph nodes in relation to Breast Implant Illness, and the complexity of explant surgery.

Kathy shares her experience with the healing process, the need for drains, and the support she received from Carl at Vitruvian Health. We also delve into the psychological effects of body image changes and the importance of having a solid support system when facing a significant life change.

As we wrap up our discussion with Kathy, we learn about her journey of healing her body and her mindset over the past two years. She emphasises the need to speak out and voice our experiences to raise awareness about Breast Implant Illness and the explant journey.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about this topic and the importance of supporting one another through challenging health experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight and understanding from Kathy's powerful story.

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About Kathy:
Accredited Dietitian & Wellness Coach Kathy Ozakovic at NuFit Wellness works with individuals and groups to improve small habits that lead to big changes. Underpinned by the latest scientific evidence in nutrition, neuroplasticity and mindfulness Kathy takes a holistic approach to helping individuals and groups heal. 

Having a clinical background means Kathy has been exposed to and understands the difficulties of chronic disease. Her personal experiences of an eating disorder and breast implant illness which brought on many chronic and autoimmune diseases including high cholesterol, liver issues, food intolerances, Raynaud’s disease have moulded her into the empathetic and vastly knowledgeable practitioner she now is. She has been able to reverse and thrive from her challenges with natural medicine and mindset guidance. 

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What happens to a woman's body as she transforms into a mother, and how can we better support her during this critical life stage? Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr Oscar Serrallach, a GP specializing in postpartum care for women and couples.

In this episode, we explore the profound physiological, hormonal, and psychological changes during matrescence, the significance of the placenta, and the importance of understanding the unique needs of mothers before, during, and after pregnancy.

We discuss the intricate dynamic between a mother and her baby, the ancient mammalian pathways enhanced for humans, and how traditional cultures had their own language for the postpartum period. Learn how to differentiate between normal fatigue and postpartum depletion, and discover the best ways to provide mothers with the support they need during this transformational time.

Lastly, let's dive into the unique landscape of postpartum neuroinflammation and how to identify and support mothers experiencing it. Hear about the power of relaxation practices, the role of supplements in reducing neuroinflammation, and the first-ever approved drug for postpartum depression.

This insightful conversation with Dr Oscar Serrallach is a must-listen for anyone wanting to better understand and support mothers during this critical time in their lives. Don't miss it!


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About Dr Serrallach:
Dr Oscar Serrallach is a Doctor of Functional Medicine with a special interest in Post-Natal Wellbeing. After completing his Fellowship in General Practice and Family Medicine (Board Certification), in 2009, he has dedicated himself to the study of maternal wellbeing .

His initial studies in Functional Medicine coincided with starting a family and through observation of  his own partner and many mothers through his clinical work, he soon realized the unique challenges and issues that mothers face. Combining the growing research on maternal neurobiology with the principles of functional medicine Dr Serrallach, through using a maternal framework and specific postpartum protocols, has been supporting many hundreds of mothers back to wellness.

Dr Serrallach coined the term Post-Natal Depletion to acknowledge and describe the many mothers suffering from a post-natal neuroinflammatory disorder that could not be classified as having a perinatal mood disorder.

He founded the Mother Care Project in 2022 to provide information, inspiration and education to both mothers and mother care workers.

 He currently lives near Byron Bay, Australia, with his partner and their three children.  The Post-Natal Depletion Cure is his first book.

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Ever wondered what's involved in the transition from being a university student to a business owner in the field of naturopathy and nutrition?

Join us as we chat with Naomi Read, who unveils the challenges she faced setting up her own business after graduating. She brings us face-to-face with the complexity of learning the science and art of herbs and how the journey from academic knowledge to practical business skills is intricate.

Navigating mentorship and professional development opportunities is crucial to any career transition. Naomi and I delve into the importance of a strong support system, mentors, and post-graduation educational opportunities like seminars and conferences.

We highlight the necessity of maintaining professional boundaries when gathering information from commercial interests and highlight how joining associations can provide diverse perspectives that aid in professional development.

 Naomi talks shares the emotional roller coaster she experienced while starting her nutrition business. In particular, the lack of guidance for new graduates inspired her to create an e-book titled "Starting a Business as a New Grad" and an Instagram page @thebowloflemons, serving as resources for those striking out on their own in this field.

Join us on this insightful episode and get inspired by Naomi's determination and success story.

About Naomi
Naomi Read is a clinical nutritionist, who studied a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Naturopathic Medicine.

She is the founder of The Bowl of Lemons and loves to promote living a balanced lifestyle and eating whole foods. She has a special interest in gut health, mental health, fatigue, stress, immune health and more.

Since a young age Naomi has been obsessed with all things food related. She is passionate about helping people to achieve their goals through nutritional intervention with a balanced realistic approach

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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of fertility and hormonal health?

Come along for a transformative journey with our esteemed guest, Amanda Harbright, a renowned fertility naturopath. We tackle everything from the critical role of mitochondrial nutrients in fertility, egg quality, polycystic ovaries, and endometriosis to Hashimoto's. With her profound expertise, Amanda guides us through the interconnectedness of these conditions and the latest developments in the field.

Diving into the nitty-gritty of hormonal health, we unpack the importance of hormonal testing for women and couples. Gain a better understanding of the significance of various hormonal markers, the therapies involved, and the latest research surrounding antioxidant nutrition and infertility. We leave no stone unturned as we delve into the role of B3's different forms - nicotinamide, nicotinic acid, and NR nicotinic riboside – and their impact on diabetes, inflammation, and egg health.

In our final segment, we look closer at male fertility, breaking down the importance of nutrient measurement and how it impacts men's reproductive health.

Amanda expounds on the importance of optimal egg and sperm health for conception and future generations. With Amanda's wealth of knowledge, we explore the right combination and balance of essential nutrients like iron, iodine, folate, and B12 that can make a real difference in fertility outcomes. Join us on this enlightening journey into the world of hormonal health and fertility.

About Amanda
Amanda Haberecht is the director of Darling Health and has practised as a Naturopath for over 27 years with a special interest in all aspects of women’s health from puberty to menopause. Amanda previously worked as a Naturopath at The Jocelyn Centre with Francesca Naish for 10 years before she established Darling Street Health in Balmain, Sydney. A passionate clinician at heart, Amanda was motivated to create a multi-disciplinary clinic in Sydney’s Inner West that offers a professional and integrative approach to health and wellbeing. Since then, Darling Health has become a leading natural medicine clinic in the treatment of fertility, pregnancy, and family health.

As both the director and principal Naturopath of Darling Health, Amanda takes great pride in providing patients and their families with quality naturopathic and complementary medicine care in a caring and welcoming environment.

Amanda is a regular keynote speaker on preconception and pregnancy health, miscarriage prevention, natural fertility management and naturopathic IVF support.

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Website: Darling Health

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Have you ever wondered about the intricate link between your skin health and the food on your plate?

Buckle up as we dive into a captivating discussion with the dynamic duo, Pip Reed and Isabella Loneragan, seasoned practitioners who bring a fresh perspective to skin disorders and nutrition.

We dissect the complexity of the skin anatomy, exploring the acid mantle's role as our personal bodyguard against harmful bacteria. This episode will shine a light on the myriad of bacteria living on our skin and broaden your understanding of skin health from a holistic standpoint.

Learn about the connection between skin health and nutrition with Pip Reid and Isabella Loneragan. We'll explore the anatomy of the skin and the role of bacteria in protecting it.

Discover the root causes of acne, including gut health, hormone balance, sleep, stress, liver function, and detoxification. Get practical advice on repairing the gut lining, boosting collagen, reducing scarring, and how your diet impacts acne. We'll also discuss the link between diet, skin disorders, and hormonal imbalances, including high sugar and carbohydrate intake.

Join us for this insightful conversation on the holistic approach to skin health.


About Pip & Isabella
Pip is a weight loss, hormones and healthy aging expert and is a qualified nutritionist with an undergraduate Bachelor of Business and a post-graduate Advanced Diploma in Nutritional Medicine.

Pip has over a decade of experience, and specialises in weight loss, hormone conditions and imbalances, skin health and anti ageing. Her fresh insights into achieving beauty both inside and out using a holistic approach to nutrition as the basis of health and well-being are always realistic and designed to work with people’s lives.

Isabella is an award-winning skincare product formulator, expert skin therapist and trailblazer in the field of psychodermatology. Having successfully run three skin focused clinics both in Australia and overseas her experience is unparalleled.  Across her expansive international career, Isabella has always recognised the profound connection between the mind and skin, and has transformed the lives of countless individuals.

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Ever wondered how you can maintain a healthy diet while on the move?

Get ready to be enlightened as we sit down with renowned clinical nutritionist and author Sarah Di Lorenzo, who unravels the ins and outs of detoxification and weight loss. This conversation is not your ordinary diet talk.

It's a deep dive into Sarah's unique approach that focuses on the body's natural pathways and the importance of consuming nutrient-rich foods.

Sarah opened her toolkit to share her innovative 10:10 Kickstart diet program, which is not just about cutting out allergens and pumping up fibre intake. It's a comprehensive approach that helps reduce inflammation, improve gut health, and aid digestion while considering stress levels and lifestyle changes. We also scratched the surface on the often glossed-over topic of eating healthy while travelling. Sarah shared compelling tips on meal preparation and the importance of having a variety of healthy snacks on hand to thwart those unhealthy cravings.

This episode is a treasure chest filled with wisdom about our overall well-being. It's not just about food intake. Sarah also emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-love as key ingredients to a balanced lifestyle.

About Sarah
Sarah Di Lorenzo is a qualified Clinical Nutritionist who has dedicated her career to overhauling the health of Australians of all ages.

Sarah’s approach is not about the latest diet fads or quick fixes nor is it denying ourselves of the foods we love. Sarah’s method is a long-term strategy using a combination of portion education and sensible, intermittent fasting that gives clients and followers the
tools they need to be a healthy weight for life and to feel good inside and out.

High-profile clients have helped Sarah to raise awareness about healthy eating but just as important are the thousands of everyday followers on Sarah’s Facebook SDL page where members follow her tips on weight loss, detox and recipes within a supportive community.

Sarah has also spent the last seven years running her own private clinic in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, helping clients improve their diets, weight management and overall health.

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Website: www.sarahdilorenzo.com
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Do you ever wonder what the secret could be to revolutionising gut health?

In this episode we chat with Mac Haines from Proliant Health in the USA Who shares with us extraordinary properties of the serum bovine protein isolate. An ingredient that is backed by over 45 human clinical trials on various gut disorders, providing promising results for a range of conditions.

We also discuss a study done in partnership with Cryptobiotics, which showcases the product's prebiotic effects and its capacity to reduce antigen load in the gut. The insights we gain from a study conducted at the University of North Texas are eye-opening, indicating that increasing doses of this ingredient can reduce LPS levels in the body.

 Tune in to explore with us how this incredible product could be the key to transforming gut health and well-being.

About McClain Haines
McClain Haines is the lead ImmunoLin representative for Proliant Health & Biologicals, a bio-pharmaceutical company focusing on utilizing serum antibodies for use in prescription and dietary supplement products for digestive health, immune support, and sports nutrition.  A curious and dedicated problem solver, “Mac” as he goes by, has been formulating new products and driving value in the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement space for 3 years.  Prior to his time at Proliant Health & Biologicals, Mac aided the placement of many health care providers throughout the state of Iowa.  He may have studied Business at Iowa State University, but his passion has always been helping people which has made him a valuable team member for PHB. When he is not formulating new products with his team, Mac loves spending time with his fiancé’, playing sand volleyball, slow-pitch softball, and cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones.

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Joining us today is Sonia Savage, a clinical nutritionist specialising in fertility, hormones, autoimmunity, gut health, and children's wellness.

Today's episode discusses fertility, folate, and autoimmune disorders. But in particular, Sonia discusses

•  Common autoimmune disorders seen in clinic and which autoimmune conditions affect fertility the most
• Autoimmune treatment, including diet, herbal medicine and lifestyle interventions
• The impact stress and toxicants  play, particularly when considering thyroid antibodies
• Supplements to consider - including red flags, dosage and methylation impacts

About Sonia
Sonia has worked with Carolyn Ledowsky (founder of MTHFR Support) for the past 6 years, she also works part-time in her own practice Balanced Life Nutritional Therapy. Six years with MTHFR has given Sonia a specialised knowledge in the area of genetics and epigenetics and she has a keen interest in fertility,  auto-immunity, gut health and children’s wellness. Sonia works with clients all over the world. 

Having grown up just outside Tamworth,  Sonia has a down-to-earth approach and appreciates that regional clients don’t always have access to the same range of food, supplements and healthcare services as city folk.  She strives to support her clients wherever they are and whatever budget they are on. 

Sonia had an early career in recruitment which she also thoroughly enjoyed, She owned her own boutique agency for 10 years before following her passion to help others on their wellness journey. Instead of career goals, she now discusses all manner of personal questions with her clients. Both jobs require mutual trust and asking lots of questions!  

Sonia is based in the Northern Beaches and holds an Advanced Diploma in Nutritional Medicine from Nature Care College and a Bachelor of Health Science - Complementary Medicine (with Distinctions) from Charles Sturt.

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www.balancedlifenutrition.com.au

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Tune in to our latest podcast episode with Dr. Michael Jurgelewicz, a distinguished chiropractor and director of product development, research & clinical support at Designs for Health USA. 

In this episode, we discuss the treatment options for Insulin Resistance, which is increasing both here and in the US. 

Dr. Jurgelewicz takes us on a deep dive into all aspects of this condition, including,

1. The statistics and significance of prediabetes
2. Dietary factors that can play a role in insulin resistance
3. How lab testing plays a role in evaluating those with insulin resistance
4. What type of diet is recommended to prevent and treat those with metabolic syndrome, type II diabetes, and PCOS
5.  Favourite nutritional therapeutics for insulin resistance

About Dr Michael Jurgelewicz

Dr Jurgelewicz is involved in the research, coordination, and execution of new product development and product reformulation, as well as clinical and technical support for Designs for Health.

 He has studied nutrition and wellness for the past 18 years and is an adjunct clinical instructor for the renowned Master of Science in Human Nutrition program at the University of Bridgeport and Sonoran University of Health Sciences. Dr. Jurgelewicz is board-certified in Nutrition by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, a Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition, and a Certified Nutrition Specialist.

 He is also a member of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition’s Item Writer’s Committee and is the author and contributor to several professional publications. Dr. Jurgelewicz specializes in functional medicine in the management of a variety of chronic health conditions. 

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Have you ever wondered why that chronic backache refuses to subside despite all the massages and therapies you've tried?

Join us as we journey through the complexities of pain with guest expert Jesse Soopaya. We dive deep into the root cause of pain, exploring how understanding it can shape the most effective treatment plan. Whether it's manual therapy, lifestyle changes, exercises, or the use of nutraceuticals, we discuss it all. We distinguish between visceral and musculoskeletal pain and how understanding patient symptomatology plays a key role in managing it effectively.

About Jesse
Jesse Soopaya discovered his passion for understanding how the human body heals early on in life. This passion has since grown into a lifelong journey based on empowering others to overcome health challenges and injuries. Through tertiary education, mentorships, and personal and professional development, Jesse has been able to develop a deep understanding of the human body and the interplay of its different systems.

Jesse has been fortunate to learn and work with many talented and innovative leaders within the global human movement, health, and rehabilitation industries. They pride themselves on combining the approaches and knowledge they have acquired into their practice.

Jesse’s personal challenges with injuries and experience as a healthcare professional have led them to believe that with the right mindset, habits, and time, all tissues in the body can heal. Their experience working with the body began in 2015 when they started practising as a manual therapist.

Jesse has learned from a wide variety of leading mentors in the health industries across Australia (Bachelor of Health Science & Masters of Physiotherapy Practice, Functional Neuro-Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Australian Physiotherapy Association), America (Active Release Therapies, Functional Movement Systems, CHEK Institute), and the Czech Republic (the Rehabilitation University of Prague and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability).

After receiving the dux in the Masters of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University in 2019, Jesse began working within the physiotherapy profession. They started Corenetic Health as an initiative for the community to access rehabilitation healthcare that provides an integrative approach.

Jesse’s mission is to help those in their community who need and want to heal using natural science-based methods.

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Website: corenetichealth
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Have you ever wondered about the complexities of women's hormonal changes during perimenopause and beyond?

In today's episode, Dr Maria Mackey joins us to discuss the functional medicine perspective for treating Perimenopause and beyond.

We explore the decline in estrogen and progesterone production, its symptoms, and its relationship with serotonin production. We also shed light on assessments used to detect hormonal drift and the role they play in prescribing decisions. Finally, we discuss hormonal imbalances in post-menopausal women, treatments, and lifestyle changes. This episode is a deep dive into women's hormonal health and is a must-listen for anyone navigating this complex transition.

About Dr Mackey
Dr Maria Mackey graduated from Otago University, Dunedin, New Zealand and has been practising medicine since 1994 in Australia. Dr Maria has been practising "wellness" medicine since 2002, after completing a Diploma of Homeopathy in 2000.

As one of Dr Maria's patients, you will get up to date with the latest integrative medicine management strategies that may regain your health and may assist with getting your "Mojo" back.

Dr Maria is passionate about utilising her knowledge of integrative medicine for prevention. Her drive is to empower others to own their health through improved awareness and knowledge, Therefore educating them about healthier lifestyle options that may make them feel better.

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Mojo Klinik

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Have you ever wondered why some people react to certain food or environmental triggers differently? This episode seeks to demystify the enigma of histamine intolerance. 

We are joined by the knowledgeable naturopath Carolyn Ledowsky , who shares her in-depth understanding of the role of genetics in histamine intolerance. 

In this episode, we:

• Explore the growing significance of histamine intolerance and mast cell activation in today's health landscape and learn the reasons behind their increasing prevalence.
• Discuss the prevalence of histamine intolerance and mast cell activation among your patient population and recognize the potential impact on their health.
• Investigate the primary environmental factors that contribute to the development of histamine intolerance and mast cell activation.
• Identify the crucial genetic single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that should be a focal point when assessing histamine intolerance.
• Delve into the atypical symptoms associated with histamine intolerance and mast cell activation beyond the more common allergic reactions.
• Discuss key solutions in managing these conditions, including antihistamines like quercetin and perilla, the role of probiotics, and the potential benefits of IGG immunoglobulins.

Get ready to dive into the intricacies of histamine intolerance and broaden your understanding.

About Carolyn

Carolyn Ledowsky is the founder of MTHFR Support Australia. She is currently undertaking her PhD at the University of Technology Sydney, where she is investigating methyl folate vs folic acid in women with recurrent miscarriage.

She is a Health Scientist, Researcher, naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist who has a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) Honours, Bachelor of Herbal Medicine, Bachelor of Naturopathy, Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy and Diploma of Nutrition and a Bachelor of Economics from Sydney University. She has also studied courses in genetics at Duke University (Genetics and Evolution) and The University of Maryland (Genes and the Human Condition – from Behaviour to Biotechnology) .

The secret to successfully unravelling chronic health conditions is the ability to understand a person’s genetic susceptibility and overlying environmental contributors that shift the biochemistry significantly away from the person’s ability to cope with an infection, exposure, bacteria or assault of some type.

Her practice specialises in genetic susceptibility and how this contributes to biochemical dysfunction and chronic health conditions.

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Website: MTHFR Support Australia

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Have you ever wondered about the stark realities of long COVID?

We unpack this pressing issue with Dr Mark Donohoe, a renowned integrative GP and president of ACNEM, the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine.

Our candid conversation touches on the 2023 ACNEM conference, traversing the terrain of long COVID's prevalence and contrasting the official figures with the real-life situation.

Prepare for a sobering deep-dive into long COVID's impact in Australia. Dr. Donohoe sheds light on the staggering statistics, indicating that 1 in 50 Australians grapple with long COVID. That's about half a million people, and the number isn't dwindling. This episode will leave you with profound insights into the pandemic's long-standing effects on our health. So, if you want a fresh perspective on this ongoing health crisis, this discussion is a must-listen.

About Dr Donohoe
Dr Donohoe has worked in the field of MS/CFS for over 35 years and is considered one of Australia's leading practitioners in this area. He is currently President of the Australasian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).

Dr Donohoe sees patients from around Australia and overseas with complex illnesses, including chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), .myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), fibromyalgia (FM), chemical toxicity and sensitivities (MCS) and chronic inflammation.

Connect with Dr Donohoe
Website:  Mosman Integrative Medicine

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In this encore episode, we revisit our conversation on methylation with Naturopath  Zelda Graham, who specialises in epigenetics and managing MTHFR polymorphisms.

Zelda shares how she set out to defy her family's history of heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and depression by unlocking the power of methylation and tackling the underlying causes of her methylation issues and is now an expert in the field.

In this episode we cover: 

• An overview of methylation and how it affects the human body
• How to assess methylation polymorphisms
• The SIBO and Methylation connection
• How to manage B Vitamins and Co-Factors in MTHFR patients
• The role of digestion in epigenetics

About Zelda:

As an accredited Nutritionist, Naturopath & Methylation Practitioner who constantly stays up to date with health advancements and diagnoses, Zelda believes the body has the ability and power to heal itself when given the right tools.  By constantly keeping up-to-date with the most recent evidence-based science on epigenetics, naturopathic health and nutrition I can help you get your body back to health and vitality. 

Zelda's key areas of focus are MTHFR gene disorders, medical procedure reactions, diabetes, heart disease, hormone imbalance, IBS, FODMAP, GAPS diet, Coeliac disease, detoxification, food intolerances, insomnia, menopause, low energy levels, anxiety and fatigue syndromes, to name a few

Connect with Zelda:
Website: byronhealthandnutrition

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In this encore episode, we revisit our conversation with Dr Amy Gajjar, a general practitioner and integrative medicine specialist from the UK with a particular interest in Hashimoto's disease and a passion for helping patients optimize their health through nutrition and lifestyle changes.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. The Hashimoto's patient presentation and differential diagnosis
2. The role of nutrition in treating chronic illnesses
3. What are the limitations of medical treatment
4. The changing nature of medical practice and the need for a new paradigm
5. Exploring alternative treatments for thyroid conditions, such as low dose Naltrexone and medical cannabis.

About Dr Amy Gajjar
Dr Amy is an Integrative Physician (GP)  combining Functional Medicine, Coaching, Yoga and Ayurvedic Lifestyle. She trained at the Imperial College School of Medicine in London and worked as a GP for several years. In Sydney, she has undergone extensive  further training and is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and a Board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician. Her main interests are thyroid disease, gut health and autoimmunity. Dr Amy currently works at the Wholistic Medical Centre, Surry Hills. She is also a Kundalini Yoga teacher.

Dr Amy is a lecturer and enjoys presenting at community workshops, seminars and retreats. She is also a Medical Advisor to  “Dance Health Alliance”, a not-for-profit organization, that facilitates dance programs to improve quality of life and mind body balance for people with neurological conditions such as Dementia and MS.  Dr Amy also enjoys writing and is currently working on her first book on healing Hashimoto’s holistically.

Connect with Dr Gajjar:

Website: www.dramygajjar.com

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In this encore episode, we revisit our conversation with Amie Skilton, an expert on mould and mould illness, who has embarked on a mission to help people struggling with the effects of water-damaged buildings and who battle the ironic challenge of finding a safe and healthy environment to heal.


In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. The prevalence of water-damaged buildings in the Western world 
2. How to identify mould without visible evidence?
3. The need to take action early when one suspects mould illness to avoid becoming more severely affected.
4. How to prioritise treatment in Mould biotoxin illness, a genuinely complex condition 
5. What are the symptoms and conditions associated with mould? 
6. How to balance appropriate assessment and remediation with the cost? 
7.  treatment guidelines 

About Amie:
Amie Skilton – is a functional medicine practitioner of almost 20 years and a well-known educator in naturopathic medicine. For over 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of appearing on conference stages, TV sets and – more recently – laptop screens via Zoom. In that time, I’ve had the honour of presenting more than a thousand keynotes to functional medicine practitioners, integrative GPs, holistic pharmacists and the general public. 

In 2017, I had the plot twist of my life. I developed an environmentally-acquired illness (CIRS or ‘mould illness’) and, amongst other discoveries, realised my naturopathic, nutritional and herbal toolkit was only as valuable as my environment was healthy.

I’m now a qualified Mould Testing Technician and continue studying building biology and the various ways in which the built environment has a profound impact on human health. So my educational repertoire has expanded to include environmental health hazards and functional medicine strategies.

Connect with Amie:

Website: whatthenaturopathsaid

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Prepare to have your perspective on mental health transformed as Dr Oscar Coetzee joins us to unravel the complex relationship between nutrition, genomics, and mental health.

His approach, psychoneurogenomics, promises to challenge conventional mental health care by highlighting the importance of fundamental health markers, such as vitamin D and iron levels, before resorting to pharmaceuticals.

Dr Coetzee's journey from South African drug and alcohol counselling to pioneering nutritional insights into mental health in the U.S. is not only compelling but also a testament to the power of interdisciplinary expertise in tackling today's mental health crisis.

Join us as we step into the groundbreaking territory, where we discuss the microbiome's profound impact on mental health and the emerging importance of diversified gut flora as a cornerstone of emotional well-being.

As Dr Coetzee prepares to share his revolutionary seminars in Australia and New Zealand In February, embrace the opportunity to explore how wellness by design is not just a concept but a tangible path to a healthier, happier mind and body. Stay tuned for an episode that offers a wealth of knowledge, aiming to shift paradigms and inspire a proactive approach to mental health through nutrition and genomics.

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About Dr Coetzee
Dr Oscar Coetzee is a dedicated, dynamic nutritionist, published author, researcher, educator, ranked professor, and nationally renowned speaker. He has been a nutritional science and research pioneer for more than 25 years. He holds bachelor’s degrees in criminology and psychology, dual master’s degrees in organisational psychology and human nutrition, and dual doctorates in holistic and clinical nutrition.

Dr Coetzee is an associate professor at Maryland University of Integrative Health, an associate director of the DHSc program at the University of Bridgeport, an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, and a scientific board advisor for Designs for Health Nutraceuticals.

Dr Coetzee is also the clinical director of the Nutrition Department at Natural Healthcare Center, the owner of TGLLC Consulting, a top sports performance consultancy, and the clinical director of Diagnostic Solutions Lab. He specialises in metabolic and endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal permeability disorders, psycho-nutrigenomics, and sports performance enhancement. He has developed his golf performance enhancement business, including nutritional, psychological, and genetic coaching. He works with top golfers in the U.S. and around the world.

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Embark on a journey to the heart of gut health with us, Andrew Whitfield-Cook and the esteemed gut health specialist, Karly Raven. Together, we dissect Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), offering a refreshing perspective on dietary interventions that seek to alleviate discomfort without depriving our bodies of essential nutrients.

Karly challenges the status quo, advocating for a balanced approach to diets like low FODMAP and specific carbohydrate, highlighting their symptom-relief benefits while keeping an eye on the broader implications for our microbiome.

About Karly:
Karly is an esteemed gut health naturopath, nutritionist, mentor, writer, researcher, and captivating speaker, whose passion for transforming lives through evidence-based practices has seen her change the lives of many people suffering from IBS and SIBO. With a wealth of clinical experience, she has become a leading expert in treating complex gut health issues such as IBS, SIBO, IBD, and food intolerances.

After completing her naturopathy degree, Karly embarked on a journey of relentless research, honing her expertise in gut health, with a special focus on IBS, SIBO, and the intricate world of the microbiome. Mentoring health professionals worldwide has become one of her cherished endeavours, as she takes immense joy in sharing her profound knowledge and experience in the field. Karly is the founder of the Nourished Gut Program and Clinic where she is the principle naturopath but also has a team of naturopaths who support clients suffering from gastrointestinal issues.

Karly has had the privilege of being a sought-after speaker, delivering compelling educational presentations for renowned Australian companies. Her most recent work lies in her groundbreaking work— developing a dietary therapy for SIBO that transcends conventional approaches. Her therapy prioritises supporting the microbiome while promoting overall well-being, thoughtfully avoiding excessive food restrictions. This holistic approach seeks to restore balance and harmony within the gut.

Beyond her professional expertise, Karly brings a deeply personal connection to her work. She has intimately experienced the challenges of living with IBS and SIBO, grappling with debilitating gut issues for years. Additionally, her family history of Crohn's disease and autoimmune disorders fuels her unwavering mission to empower individuals in overcoming chronic gut issues.

Through her compassionate and professional approach, she aims to pave the way for a brighter, healthier future—where gut issues are conquered, and joyous living becomes the norm.

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Website: www.karlyraven.com

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Discover functional testing's untapped potential with experienced naturopath Cindi Young, who will illuminate its transformative powers for patient health and practice growth.

This episode is filled with insights for health practitioners looking to elevate their approach to chronic conditions and patient care. Cindi takes us through her personal evolution from a sceptic to a proponent of functional testing, sharing the pivotal moments that changed her perspective and how it has since bolstered her patients' healing journeys.

Get ready to be equipped with practical advice on seamlessly incorporating functional testing into your naturopathic clinic, convincing patients of its value, and making it an investment rather than a cost.

As we highlight the connections between conditions like scoliosis and gut health, Cindi emphasises the importance of being meticulous and informed when interpreting test results.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a student, this episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of functional testing and its role in crafting a more precise and confident healing strategy for diverse patient populations.

About Cindi:
Cindi Young has over twenty-two years of industry experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences and extensive postgraduate studies in women's health and weight management. She has extensive experience in clinic settings, running two busy clinics on the Gold Coast & in Northern NSW. She has experience across the industry teaching undergraduate programs and practitioner education support. She is a highly experienced practitioner with a focus on evidence-based medicine. She brings together traditional understandings alongside comprehensive information gathering, including patient assessment and testing.

Cindi completes a range of testing as part of her practice, including pathology testing, in-house and functional testing, depending on what the patient is experiencing. This allows Cindi to create the most personalised treatment plan based upon exactly what is going.

She is an experienced practitioner with a special interest in:

– Hormone imbalances, including reproductive, thyroid and adrenal issues,  fertility & IVF support, pregnancy health & post-natal care.

– Weight management support Cindi is an accredited Metabolic Balance Practitioner offering the Metabolic Balance Program in clinic or online Australia-wide

Connect with Cindi:
Website:  cindiyoung.com.au

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Discover the exceptional benefits of vitamin K2, especially its form MK-7, as Dr. Brad McEwen, a naturopath and nutritionist, joins us to reveal the nutrient's essential roles in our health and wellness.

Gain insight into the unique structural and functional differences between vitamin K1 and K2 and how these contribute to our bodily functions, from bone health to cardiovascular wellness. Delve into the potential positive impact of vitamin K2 on chronic conditions.

This episode unpacks the incredible ways vitamin K2 serves as a director of calcium in our bodies, guiding it to strengthen our bones and keep our arteries clear of calcification. We'll explore the critical synergy between vitamin K2 and vitamin D3 for chronic disease prevention and the science behind the activation of bone mineralization proteins.

Dr. McEwen shares valuable knowledge on the importance of monitoring vitamin K2 levels for optimal health and why it's imperative for practitioners to stay well-informed through ongoing research.

About Dr Brad:
Dr Brad McEwen, PhD, is a leader in preventive and personalised health, particularly in the area of cardiometabolic health and mental and cognitive health. He is an award-winning naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, educator, researcher, and mentor with over 24 years of clinical experience. He has a PhD from the University of Sydney, a Master of Health Science (Human Nutrition) and a Master of Public Health from Deakin University, among other qualifications in nutrition and sports medicine. He has a passion for teaching and has been educating in nutritional and naturopathic medicine and the health sciences for over 20 years. He has extensive experience in presenting seminars, webinars, and at conferences nationwide and internationally,

Brad has a passion for research. He has published numerous original research and review articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is a peer reviewer for international journals. His research interests include the effects of diet, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine on cardiovascular disease, cardiometabolic syndrome, depression, anxiety, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, cognition, stress, type 2 diabetes, and chronic disease. 

 Connect with Dr Brad:
Website: https://www.cmgrouponline.com.au/

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In today's episode, we look into the complexities of the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods; Diana and I dissect the distinction between listed and registered medicines and underscore the indispensable role of extemporaneous compounding and the value that this type of prescription can add to your practice and your patient care.

This practice of extemporaneous compounding offers custom-fit solutions for healthcare practitioners and their patients, ensuring that even when the ARTG doesn't list a product, there is still a pathway to necessary care.

In this episode, we also tackle the nuanced world of personalised medicine, comparing the specificity of compounded medications to the tailored care found in herbal remedies and the profound impact of legal changes on compounding in Australia.

Finally, we get down to brass tacks, discussing the rigorous detail that goes into pharmaceutical compounding—where the precision of scales and the meticulous creation of sterile products become paramount. We explore various delivery methods, such as transdermal applications and vegetable capsules, which cater to unique patient needs.

By the end of our chat, practitioners will feel equipped with practical knowledge and a newfound appreciation for the convergence of modern medicine with age-old herbal wisdom. Join us as we dissect the art and science behind the healing power of compounded medications and natural remedies.

About Diana
Diana is a compounding pharmacist and a naturopath with a passion for integrative and personalised medicine. 

She is the co-founder of Natural Chemist and the senior partner in two independent community and compounding pharmacies. She has over 30 years experience as a pharmacist and 12 years as a nutritionist/naturopath.  

Natural Chemist provides a dispensary service, Natural Script, which provides the unique capability to formulate bespoke liquid herbs; herbal creams including vaginal applicators; nutritional compounds including powders, suppositories, troches and capsules; and pharmaceutical compounds (for medical doctors).  

Diana’s clinical practice, Med Free Me, is a collaborative practice focused on safe and supervised deprescribing. She works directly with patients and also mentors other practitioners on how to help their clients reduce their reliance on prescription medicines.

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In our latest episode, naturopath and acupuncturist Jason Mallia shares his journey of overcoming health challenges post-injury, fueling a deep commitment to men's health. 

With a blend of personal anecdotes and professional expertise, Jason delves into a wide range of men's health issues, from testosterone deficiency to the impact of environmental stressors like heavy metals and electromagnetic radiation. He advocates for personalised health assessments and tailored therapeutic approaches, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle, diet, and hormonal balance in achieving optimal well-being.

About Jason:
Dr Jason Mallia (Acupuncturist)  Sydney Naturopath is the founder, director and principle Clinician of Integrated Health Australia. He is a Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner (Division of Acupuncture) (CMBA) and an accredited Naturopath (ATMS). Jason is a highly experienced and qualified practitioner with over 3 decades of experience and has completed studies in multiple modalities in natural and integrative medicine . Jason recently completed his thesis on integrative treatment of lower back pain . He has appeared on radio both locally and abroad and is a published writer for the Journal of Natural Medicine ( South Africa) and various other publications.

Discover Jason's Books:

• The Wounded Healer (E Book) By Dr Jason Mallia | Integrated Health
• www.the-woundedhealer.com  

Connect with Jason:

Website: Integrated Health

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Join us as we dive deep into gallbladder health with the wisdom of Naturopath Amie Skilton.

 In this episode, we uncover why we are seeing a surge in gallbladder diseases and removals, particularly among younger individuals.

We discuss how your daily choices and environmental toxins  may be putting your gallbladder at risk, and learn the surprising ways estrogen itself plays a pivotal role in gallbladder function. We connect the dots between gallbladder issues and broader health concerns like diabetes and liver disease, emphasizing the dire need for a shift in awareness to safeguard this vital organ.

Navigating the murky waters of gallbladder management, Amie tackles the array of treatments available for those facing gallbladder distress. 

This episode goes beyond the quick fixes, shedding light on the deeper causes of gallbladder woes. We highlight that, often, the real solution lies in preventative care and early intervention—strategies that could spare you from the operating room and promote long-term well-being.

About Amie
Amie Skilton – is a functional medicine practitioner of almost 20 years and a well-known educator in naturopathic medicine. For over 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of appearing on conference stages, TV sets and – more recently – laptop screens via Zoom. In that time, I’ve had the honour of presenting more than a thousand keynotes to functional medicine practitioners, integrative GPs, holistic pharmacists and the general public.  

In 2017, I had the plot twist of my life. I developed an environmentally-acquired illness (CIRS or ‘mould illness’) and, amongst other discoveries, realised my naturopathic, nutritional and herbal toolkit was only as valuable as my environment was healthy. 

I’m now a qualified Mould Testing Technician and continue studying building biology and the various ways in which the built environment has a profound impact on human health. So my educational repertoire has expanded to include environmental health hazards and functional medicine strategies.

Connect with Amie
Website: whatthenaturopathsaid.com

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Discover the hidden connections between your oral health and overall wellness as we sit down with Dr. Ron Ehrlich, a pioneer in the field of integrative dentistry with over four decades of experience. 

Dr. Ehrlich challenges traditional dentistry by highlighting the link between dental health and overall well-being, focusing on five key stressors: emotional, environmental, postural, nutritional, and dental. Learn about the groundbreaking impact of 3D x-ray technology in preventive care and evolving oral hygiene practices for a healthy mouth.

Explore the effects of the Western diet on dental health and the debate surrounding mercury fillings, with Dr. Ehrlich offering sustainable alternatives. Gain insights into maintaining oral health amidst dietary challenges and controversial dental practices, uncovering the profound connection between dental wellness and overall health.

About Dr Ron Ehrlich
Dr Ron is one of Australia’s leading holistic health advocates, with over 40 years of clinical practice he has developed a holistic approach to health and wellness, as well as a comprehensive model of how stress impacts on our lives.

In 1983 Dr Ron cofounded the Sydney Holistic Dental Centre, one of Australia’s leading dental practices which for over 40 years has focused on oral health/systemic health links.

In 1998, Dr Ron gained his Fellowship in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine
(FACNEM). He is Immediate Past President of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) and was honoured to receive a Life Membership. In 2007 he co-founded Nourishing Australia, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to informing, educating and inspiring people about the critical importance of healthy soils, nutrient-dense foods and regenerative agriculture, bringing together principles of holistic healthcare and holistic farm management for the health of people, communities and ultimately, our planet. Regenerative agriculture remains a passion.


Connect with Dr Ron Ehrlich
Sydney Holisitic Dental Centre

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Join us for Part II of our enlightening journey into fertility, folate, and autoimmune disorders with the esteemed clinical nutritionist, Sonia Savage.

Building upon the foundations laid in our previous episode, we delve deeper into the intricacies of methylation and its pivotal role in reproductive health. Together, we unravel the mysteries of optimal preconception care and empower couples embarking on their fertility journey.

Episode Highlights:

1. Essential Assessments: Sonia guides us through the crucial blood tests and assessments recommended for both partners at the onset of their fertility exploration. 
2. Nutritional Compass: Discover the transformative potential of tailored nutrition and supplementation in fueling your fertility voyage. Sonia shares insights on the significance of folate, vitamin B12, and genetic variations, equipping listeners with practical know-how in selecting the right supplements and addressing broader health issues like gut health.
3. Managing Pregnancy Symptoms: We navigate the delicate realm of pregnancy symptom management. Learn effective strategies to counteract challenges such as nausea and the role of specific nutrients in facilitating a smoother pregnancy journey.
4. Male Subfertility: Delve into the tide of male subfertility and autoimmune disorders with Sonia and explore the profound impact of lifestyle changes on sperm quality and conception. We emphasize the importance of a collaborative approach in the fertility equation, offering guidance to both healthcare professionals and individuals alike.

About Sonia
Sonia has worked with Carolyn Ledowsky (founder of MTHFR Support) for the past 6 years, she also works part-time in her own practice Balanced Life Nutritional Therapy. Six years with MTHFR has given Sonia a specialised knowledge in the area of genetics and epigenetics and she has a keen interest in fertility,  auto-immunity, gut health and children’s wellness. Sonia works with clients all over the world.

Having grown up just outside Tamworth,  Sonia has a down-to-earth approach and appreciates that regional clients don’t always have access to the same range of food, supplements and healthcare services as city folk.  She strives to support her clients wherever they are and whatever budget they are on.

Sonia is based in the Northern Beaches and holds an Advanced Diploma in Nutritional Medicine from Nature Care College and a Bachelor of Health Science – Complementary Medicine (with Distinctions) from Charles Sturt.

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www.balancedlifenutrition.com.au

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In this episode of Wellness by Designs, esteemed naturopath Zelda Graham, renowned for her expertise in methylation, and our host Andrew Whitfield-Cook, delve into the intricacies of methylation and its profound impact on genetic health. 

Episode Highlights:

1. Understanding Methylation: Delve into how methylation, a fundamental process in our bodies, influences hormonal balance and immune responses, shaping our overall health.
2. Identifying Imbalances: Learn about comprehensive testing methods, including genetic tests and organic metabolites, to pinpoint methylation imbalances.
3. Uncovering Oxalates: Discover the lesser-known dietary culprit, oxalates, and its potential effects on wellbeing, along with alternative food choices.
4. Nuances of Methylation: Explore the complexities of over- and under-methylation and their implications for health.
5. Targeted Supplements: Learn about supplements like accidental methionine and their role in correcting methylation imbalances, potentially alleviating conditions like severe depression and OCD.
6. Personalised Nutritional Strategies: Gain insights into personalised nutritional strategies, considering sensitivities like gluten and dairy, to support liver function and hormone regulation.
7. Vital Roles of Vitamin C and Magnesium: Understand the underestimated importance of vitamin C and discover a surprising magnesium and vitamin C concoction for daily health routines.

Tune in for expert insights and practical advice on optimising methylation for better health, empowering you to take control of your genetic health.

About Zelda:
As an accredited Nutritionist, Naturopath, and methylation Practitioner who constantly stays up to date with health advancements and diagnoses, Zelda believes the body has the ability and power to heal itself when given the right tools. By constantly keeping up-to-date with the most recent evidence-based science on epigenetics, naturopathic health, and nutrition, she can help you get your body back to health and vitality.

Zelda’s key areas of focus are MTHFR gene disorders, medical procedure reactions, diabetes, heart disease, hormone imbalance, IBS, FODMAP, GAPS diet, Coeliac disease, detoxification, food intolerances, insomnia, menopause, low energy levels, anxiety and fatigue syndromes, to name a few.

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Website: byronhealthandnutrition

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Join clinical nutritionist Filipa Bellette as she unveils the hidden signs of body burnout and their progression to serious health issues. 

Discover the critical connections between chronic conditions like fatigue, anxiety, depression, and autoimmune diseases. Philippa's holistic approach blends functional medicine with metaphysical healing to address the root causes of burnout, offering practical solutions.

Episode Highlights:

• Identifying subtle signs of body burnout
• Understanding the link between chronic conditions and autoimmune diseases
• The role of unconscious core beliefs in health and illness
• Transforming fear into a healing journey
• The importance of nutrition in recovery
• Practical tips from the Ending Body Burnout program
• Natural remedies for adrenal health and anxiety reduction, including herbs like licorice and adaptogens, and vitamin B6 benefits

Tune in to gain insights and tools to help you recognise and prevent burnout, nourishing both body and mind for optimal health.

About Filipa
Filipa Bellette  is Co-Founder of multi award-winning health practice Chris & Filly Functional Medicine - and author of Ending Body Burnout. She is an accredited Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Coach & Trauma Therapist. She is also a PhD Scholar & regularly featured in the media, such as nine.com.au, Forbes and Body+Soul.

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Join Nurse and Naturopath Sarah Franklin as she traverses the delicate landscape of palliative care, moving beyond cancer to address the silent battles against kidney failure, liver disease, and neurological disorders.

Our episode delves into the complex interplay between medication, nutrition, and quality of life, shedding light on the often-underestimated need for personalised care and the power of effective communication during life's most vulnerable moments, empowering you with knowledge and understanding.

Episode Highlights

• Personalised Care and Effective Communication: The importance of tailoring care to individual needs and maintaining open, sensitive communication during end-of-life stages.
• Involving Children in Care: Strategies to engage children in caring for their ailing parents in meaningful and age-appropriate ways.
• Speech Therapy and Nutritional Solutions: Insights from speech therapists on maintaining dignity for patients with swallowing difficulties through innovative nutrition.
• Medication Management: A discussion on the dual nature of medications in palliative care, balancing their healing potential against possible harm.
• Emotional and Ethical Considerations: Sarah's reflections on the significance of open dialogue about death, honouring patient wishes, and the emotional impact on healthcare providers.

This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the delicate artistry in palliative care, providing valuable perspectives for healthcare practitioners dedicated to improving the quality of life for their patients in their final days.

About Sarah:
Sarah Franklin is a highly qualified practitioner with  25yrs experience 

Sarah started out her health career as a paramedic in the Australian Army while studying for her nursing degree at Griffith University. Once she became a qualified nurse, she went on to specialise in Oncology and Emergency.

With cytotoxic qualifications from the Australia College of Nursing,  she then went on to work in oncology and palliative care. With an inquisitive mind and a passion for understanding pharmacology,  she then went on to study Naturopathy, Nutrition, Western Herbal medicine, and Acupuncture. Sarah now runs her own clinic, combining the best of both worlds.

Sarah still works as a registered nurse in a variety of settings and presents at a range of integrative settings, including local hospitals, support groups and via podcasts for different organisations.

Connect with Sarah
Website: www.balancehealth.com.au
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Unlock the secrets to conquering stubborn fat loss with insights from Robbie Clark, an accredited practising dietitian and exercise scientist. 

In this episode, Robbie delves into why traditional diet and exercise regimes often fall short and how comprehensive investigations can reveal underlying issues like hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, and insulin resistance. 

Robbie emphasises the importance of understanding the root causes and the necessity of thorough assessments, including various functional tests, to uncover these hidden obstacles.

Episode Highlights:

• Why traditional diet and exercise regimes fall short
• Identifying hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, and insulin resistance
• The role of gut health and inflammation in weight management
• Impact of individualised dietary interventions, fibre, prebiotics, and probiotics
• Benefits of short-term dietary restrictions like oligoantigenic diets and intermittent fasting
• Evidence-based supplement recommendations: berberine, myoinositol, chromium, cinnamon, alpha lipoic acid, and green tea
• Practical tips and strategies for healthcare professionals

Discover invaluable insights and strategies to overcome fat loss challenges.

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Website: https://www.robbieclarknutrition.com/

Healthbank: https://www.healthbank.io/

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Unlock the latest insights into medicine labelling with Fiona Wing, naturopath and regulatory manager at Designs for Health. 

Learn what updates to Therapeutic Goods Order number 92 (TGO 92) mean for accurate product labelling, especially for allergens like sulfites and phenylalanine. Fiona clarifies the differences between food and medicine labelling, the necessity of declaring certain substances, and the confusion around protein powders versus artificial sweeteners.

Episode Highlights:

• Updates to TGO 92 and their impact on product labeling
• Differences between food and medicine labelling
• Declaring allergens like sulfites and phenylalanine in medicines
• Nuances of labelling gluten, and lactose, and debunking yeast misconceptions
• Latest changes in mandatory warning labels and ingredient safety
• Safety issues with common ingredients like Vitamin B6, withania, and turmeric
• The role of pharmacovigilance in ensuring consumer safety
• Recent organizational changes within the TGA and their impact on complementary medicines

Stay informed and empowered about critical regulatory changes affecting the supplement industry

About Fiona:
Fiona Wing has been a qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist for 20 years and worked in the retail, clinic, and behind-the-scenes for complementary medicine sponsors. She has been working in Regulatory Affairs for the last 4 years.

She has a passion for learning all there is to know about nutritional and herbal biochemistry and pharmacology, which suits her in her current role as Regulatory and NPD Manager at DFH. This role requires a strong focus on TGA guidelines and legislation, keeping up with current evidence and research, and keeping an eye on emerging, well-researched ingredients and product innovation.

Fiona is a mum to two active kids aged 14 and 16. In her spare time, you can find her in her garden or walking in awe through the Blue Mountains

Connect with Fiona:
Email: fwing@designsforhealth.com.au

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 Explore the groundbreaking gut-brain axis with clinical Nutritionist Sarah Gilmour-Mayne. Uncover how Sarah uses applied kinesiology and quantum healing to unlock neuroplasticity for optimal patient wellness. This episode offers vital insights for healthcare professionals integrating psychoneuroimmunology and functional medicine into their practice. 

Episode Highlights:

1. Mind-body integration: Neuroplasticity in clinical practice
2. Quantum biology and epigenetics in health optimisation
3. Muscle testing for vagus nerve tone and HPA axis balance
4. Neurotransmitter balance and vagus nerve stimulation via gut microbiome 
5. Neocortex stimulation vs. limbic system regulation in healing
6. Microbiome modulation for cognitive function and emotional resilience

About Sarah:
 Sarah Gilmour-Mayne is a seasoned clinical nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in integrative medicine. Her expertise spans kinesiology, nutritional medicine, homeopathy, NLP coaching, and hypnosis. Sarah has developed a unique, bio-individual approach to empower clients to tap into their innate healing potential. As a respected educator, she has trained many of Australia's leading professional kinesiologists and continues teaching practitioners and individuals. Sarah's practice uniquely blends scientific foundations with metaphysical medicine, offering a holistic approach to wellness that bridges conventional and alternative therapies.

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Website: Sarah Gilmour-Mayne
Instagram: @sarah_gilmourmayne


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Take a dive deep into women's metabolic health with experts Lara Briden and Kira Sutherland. Uncover cutting-edge strategies to combat insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and cardiovascular risks in women. 

This episode explores the intricate connections between gut microbiome, hormonal balance, and mitochondrial function in optimising metabolic wellness. Gain insights into personalised nutrition, exercise protocols, and evidence-based supplementation for enhancing metabolic flexibility and overall health outcomes.

Episode highlights:

1. Insulin resistance and pre-diabetes: Identifying key biomarkers
2. Gut-brain axis: Impact on metabolic endotoxemia and inflammation
3. Mitochondrial biogenesis: Exercise strategies for optimal function
4. Hormonal influences: PCOS, menopause, and metabolic health
5. Circadian rhythm optimisation for metabolic homeostasis
6. Nutraceutical interventions: Myo-inositol, glycine, and adaptogens
7. Personalised nutrition: Fasted vs. fed exercise protocols
8. Ultra-processed foods: Metabolic consequences and alternatives

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Explore innovative strategies for diversifying your healthcare practice with expert Tammy Guest. Learn how to overcome the limitations of traditional one-on-one consultations and expand your professional reach. 

This episode offers practical insights on creating multiple income streams, combating burnout, and leveraging your expertise through digital platforms and alternative service models.

Episode highlights:

1. The Four P's of practice success: People, Profile, Profit, Peace of Mind
2. Recognising signs of burnout and the need for practice diversification
3. Strategies for overcoming fear and fostering entrepreneurial curiosity
4. Developing e-courses and digital content for passive income
5. Balancing traditional practice with innovative service models
6. Leveraging personal experiences to enhance client connections
7. Exploring hybrid events and community-based health education
8. Time management and self-care while diversifying

About Tammy: 
Hey There! I’m Tammy Guest.

Business Mentor, Speaker, Author, Facilitator and Freedom-Seeker.

It’s my mission to amplify the mindset, lifestyle and possibilities for change-makers like you so that you can go out there and activate change for your clients, yourself and the world.

My passion lies in facilitating the expansion of possibilities for driven entrepreneurs. Through guided mentoring and immersive experiences, I drive your ability to create a business and a lifestyle that is beautifully aligned to you and allows you the perfect environment to create, innovate, and lead in ways you haven’t been able to.

Connect with Tammy:

Website: https://www.tammyguest.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/tammyguests

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Explore corporate burnout solutions with experts Kath McFarlane and Jo Cooper, who transitioned from high-stress careers to functional medicine. Learn about burnout's impact on mental health, productivity, and business costs. Discover strategies to combat burnout through holistic wellness approaches, focusing on nutrition, movement, and emotional well-being.

Episode highlights:

1. Personal burnout experiences in investment banking and law
2. Remote work's role in exacerbating burnout
3. Gen Z and millennial burnout trends
4. Health Reflex: A holistic approach to corporate wellness
5. Nutrition and supplementation for burnout recovery
6. Integrating wellness into daily work routines
7. The fertility-burnout connection
8. Creating resilient, productive workplaces

About Jo: 

• 8+ years as a corporate lawyer with HSBC, AEGIS Research and AAPT, in Hong Kong and Sydney
• 4+ years owning and running a cooking school centered on healthy living with a Euro-Asian focus
• Entrepreneur, Cookbook author “Our Tamarama Kitchen”
• LLB (UTS), MIntRel (Sydney University), BScNutrDiet (Endeavour) – ongoing 2018-24, Dip Putonghua (Beijing Language & Cultural University)

About Kath:

• 15 + years as a Naturopathic Practitioner
• Previously, 10+ years investment banking with Société Générale Australia Ltd, SG London Commodity Derivates, SG Singapore and UBS
• 5+ years commercial experience with CSR and TNT
• B. Bus (UTS), Adv Dip Naturopathy
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About Health Reflex
The Health Reflex is a game-changing preventative health and wellness company that has developed personalised programs to help individuals such as you live and work to your potential. Our core principles are rooted in evidence-based medicine, with an unwavering dedication to proactive healthcare, enabling individuals to set their own path to health and wellbeing. We base our approach on four key pillars: nutrition, physical activity, social connections and emotional wellbeing.

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Explore the integration of conventional pharmacy and natural medicine with Jacqui Coote, owner of Whole Life Pharmacy in Brisbane. This episode delves into innovative approaches for digestive health, migraines, and mental wellbeing, combining pharmaceutical expertise with nutritional interventions. Discover evidence-based strategies for managing common health issues and learn about the importance of personalised treatment plans in integrative healthcare.

Episode highlights:

1. Integrating natural medicine with pharmaceutical treatments
2. Digestive health: Bitters, PHGG, and alginates for reflux and constipation
3. Probiotics and antibiotic treatments: Focus on Saccharomyces boulardii
4. Histamine intolerance and its connection to migraines
5. Iron deficiency anaemia management: Beyond iron supplementation
6. Personalised treatment plans in integrative pharmacy
7. Interprofessional collaboration and patient advocacy
8. Quercetin and fermented foods: Balancing for optimal health

. Tune in to gain valuable insights from her experiences and learn how you can access additional resources on the Designs for Health website.

About Jacqui
Jacqui is an experienced Integrative Pharmacist and Nutritionist with extensive experience in helping people with a variety of conditions through her work as a pharmacist and also in a clinic setting. She loves taking a holistic approach with clients and will bring the wisdom of medical science and complementary medicine together to find a solution to suit your needs.

Jacqui has been a sought after clinician for many years and enjoys a variety of clinical cases, including helping people with: Pain Management; Mood disorders; Insomnia; Digestive health (including Irritable Bowel Disease and Reflux) and optimising medication management. Jacqui runs a busy Wholelife Pharmacy and Healthfoods store and creates a warm and inviting space for people to continue their healing journey.

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Explore innovative strategies for managing metabolic health with naturopath Carrun Squires, who holds a Master's in Human Nutrition and a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education. This episode delves into the rising prevalence of metabolic dysfunction in Australia, covering metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Learn about early identification of metabolic issues, the latest in blood sugar monitoring, and practical interventions for optimal metabolic health.

Episode highlights:

1. Metabolic syndrome: Early detection and prevention strategies
2. MASLD: Understanding the new nomenclature for fatty liver disease
3. Comprehensive assessments: Fasting insulin tests and continuous glucose monitoring
4. Nutritional interventions: Fibre, vegetables, and key supplements
5. Exercise strategies for improved glucose regulation
6. Lifestyle factors influencing metabolic health
7. Preventing cardiovascular and chronic kidney complications
8. Practical application of continuous glucose monitors in patient care

About Carrun
Naturopath | Clinical Nutritionist |Diabetes Educator

Carrun Squires is a Naturopath who has worked in private clinical practice for seventeen years.  Carrun is committed to supporting her patients in their quest to manage or be preventative in the areas of type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome and related complications such as cardiovascular disease.
 
In practice, when not supporting her own patients, Carrun has made it her mission to mentor other health practitioners in identifying when dysglycaemias may be the underlying cause of their own patient’s health issues.
 
Carrun has pursued post-graduate studies in the areas of human nutrition, diabetes education and lifestyle medicine.  Applying this unique combination of complementary and mainstream understandings of blood sugar dysregulation sees Carrun providing a holistic approach empowering her clients to embrace change that can delay or arrest development of chronic disease.
 
Carrun has featured on podcasts and webinars discussing naturopathic treatment considerations and has spoken both nationally and internationally on lifestyle medicine and nutritional management of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

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Explore the intricacies of gut inflammation management with naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist Dan Sipple. Drawing from his personal battle with Epstein-Barr virus, chronic fatigue, and celiac disease; Dan offers unique insights into integrative health approaches. 

This episode provides a comprehensive exploration of gut health, from dysbiosis mechanisms to the microbiome's role in autoimmune recovery, while delving into critical aspects of celiac disease diagnosis and treatment.

Gain valuable insights into streamlining the patient journey for gut issues through strategic intake forms, comprehensive patient history, and advanced testing methodologies.

Episode highlights:

• Celiac disease diagnosis and psychological impacts
• Patient intake strategies for gut issues
• Fecal calprotectin testing
• Diverse fibre sources for optimal gut health
• Nutraceuticals for gut inflammation: EGCG and HMOs
• Integrative approaches to autoimmune conditions
• Microbiome's role in long-term health recovery
• Dietary recommendations for gut health optimisation

About Dan

From a path of illness, to discovery and eventually recovery, Dan Sipple has ridden the waves of medicine and wellness first hand.

As a result of his personal experience and clinical expertise, he has a unique ability to recognise where to begin with every individual he works with. Dan’s method does not feature cookie-cutter protocols and recipes for wellness, but rather offers fully customised treatment plans for his patients which he considers the backbone of his approach and successful clinical outcomes.

Dan is a fully qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist and herbalist with a Bachelor of Health Science. He is a registered member of the Australian National Therapists Association (ANTA).

His multimodality approach features elements of both Allopathic and complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) and he regularly employs Western diagnostics in accompaniment with functional & integrative testing to help him reach the best possible patient outcomes.

Dan is passionate about the areas of gut & microbiome modulation, hormone optimisation, autoimmune illness, stealth infections, immunity and anti-ageing medicines.

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Carla Wrenn as she explores the critical intersection of gut health and oncology care. Drawing from her extensive clinical experience, Carla shares powerful insights into how practitioners can support oncology patients through evidence-based microbiome interventions.

From groundbreaking research on microbiome patterns in cancer screening to practical strategies for managing treatment side effects, this episode offers valuable guidance for healthcare practitioners working with cancer patients. Carla's thoughtful discussion bridges the gap between conventional cancer treatments and integrative support, emphasizing safety, efficacy, and patient well-being.

Key Episode Highlights:

1. The emerging role of microbiome patterns in cancer detection and treatment, with specific bacterial signatures potentially serving as future screening tools.
2. Critical safety guidelines for probiotic use in cancer care, including essential monitoring protocols for neutropenic patients and those with PICC lines.
3. Practical strategies for supporting four distinct patient groups: newly diagnosed, post-treatment, end-stage, and those seeking preventive care.
4. Evidence-based interventions for managing treatment side effects, including innovative approaches like glutamine supplementation and coffee/honey rinses for oral complications.
5. The surprising connection between oral health and cancer outcomes, particularly in breast cancer, highlighting the importance of dental care during treatment.
6. How proper microbiome support may enhance conventional treatment efficacy, with insights into implementing integrative strategies that align with current research.

This episode is essential listening for practitioners seeking to enhance their oncology support protocols through evidence-based integrative approaches.

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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with naturopath Jules Galloway as she demystifies adult ADHD, particularly focusing on its increasing recognition among women and those assigned female at birth. 

With over two decades of clinical experience, Jules shares invaluable insights into understanding ADHD as a unique brain type rather than a disorder, offering evidence-based strategies for supporting neurodivergent individuals.

From exploring the neuroscience behind attention and impulse control to discussing practical management strategies, this episode provides healthcare practitioners with essential knowledge for supporting ADHD clients. Jules' holistic approach emphasizes the intricate connections between gut health, hormones, and neurotransmitter function in ADHD management.

Key Episode Highlights:

1. Understanding the recent rise in adult ADHD diagnoses, particularly among women, and how past underdiagnosis is being corrected through increased awareness and reduced stigma.
2. Deep dive into ADHD neurobiology, including the crucial roles of norepinephrine and dopamine in attention regulation and impulse control.
3. The concept of "neuro kin" and its importance in addressing rejection sensitivity and social challenges common in ADHD.
4. Practical insights into the relationship between gut health, nutrition, and ADHD symptom management.
5. Evidence-based approaches to managing ADHD through nutrition and naturopathy, including the strategic use of herbs and supplements.
6. Collaborative treatment strategies, combining conventional medication with holistic support for optimal outcomes.

This episode is essential listening for healthcare practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of adult ADHD and develop more effective, compassionate approaches to supporting neurodivergent clients

About Jules
Jules is a passionate naturopath, podcaster, speaker and writer, based in sunny Queensland. Jules is one of the coolest, calmest Naturopaths you will ever meet. But she wasn’t always calm. After suffering burnout herself, Jules now specialises in helping fatigued women finds their shine again. Jules’ practice uses a unique blend of cutting edge science, real food, and natural medicines (with a little bit of mindset thrown in!) to help her patients regain their zest for life. 

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website:www.julesgalloway.com

email:hello@julesgalloway.com

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Join us for an illuminating conversation with naturopath Greta Durston as she shares her expertise on vaginal microbiome health. Drawing from both personal experience and clinical practice, Greta offers critical insights into the complex world of sexual health, from testing and diagnosis to evidence-based treatment strategies.

From exploring the historical understanding of vaginal microbiota to discussing cutting-edge approaches to managing infections, this episode provides healthcare practitioners with essential knowledge for supporting patients with vaginal health concerns. Greta's comprehensive approach emphasises the importance of accurate testing, targeted treatments, and understanding the intricate relationships between different microbiomes.

Key Episode Highlights:

1. The evolution of vaginal microbiome understanding, from 19th-century discoveries to modern classifications, including how hormones and genetics influence vaginal health.
2. Critical insights into testing methodologies for both male and female patients, with special focus on challenging organisms like mycoplasma.
3. The complex interaction between seminal and vaginal microbiomes, including infection transfer risks and the importance of protective measures.
4. Evidence-based treatment approaches using natural agents like berberine, NAC, pomegranate, and targeted probiotics for vaginal health.
5. Understanding the role of biofilm disruption and inflammation management in treating vaginal infections effectively.
6. The broader impact of vaginal health on mental wellbeing and self-perception, emphasising the need for greater awareness and understanding.

This episode is essential listening for practitioners seeking to enhance their knowledge of vaginal microbiome health and develop more effective treatment strategies for their patients.

About Greta
Greta Durston is a degree-qualified naturopath with a keen interest in reproductive health and the vaginal microbiome. Greta’s expertise extends beyond a classic Naturopathy degree as she has taken extensive specialised training in hormonal & vaginal microbiome assessment and treatment and has been mentored by some of the biggest names in the industry.

As a naturopath, Greta focuses on the underlying cause of your health concerns and utilises her case taking skills as well as functional pathology and evidence based treatments to achieve results for her clients. Greta has a collaborative, educational and patient-focused approach when communicating with her clients and aims to create a safe, inclusive space for all.

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Greta Naturopathy

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In today's episode, we chat with Sonya Reynolds, a Nutritionist and Mother of Imogen, who has a rare form of epilepsy called ESES. 
Listen to Sonya and Imogen's journey through diagnosis and treatment and discover how keto nutrition and CBD changed the life of a little girl and a family.

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