TWIW 177: Melatonin more effective than Covid antivirals but not promoted

This Week In Wellness a review published in the Biomolecules journal has suggested that melatonin may be more effective in reducing long covid symptoms and COVID-19 inflammatory markers than commonly used antivirals. The authors have suggested that the reason it has not been promoted more as a solution is due to it’s easy availability and… Continue reading TWIW 177: Melatonin more effective than Covid antivirals but not promoted

HSW 99: Shift Scheduling and Chronotypes with Michael Wieden

This week we’re heading all the way to Germany to chat with Michael Wieden, the founder of Aliamos, a company that works with organisations to improve the health and well-being of employees by taking into consideration the unique biological rhythms of individuals. Things we discuss: 1. What is chronobiology, and why is it important for… Continue reading HSW 99: Shift Scheduling and Chronotypes with Michael Wieden

HSW 37: Sleep Disruption in our Homes with Nicole Bijlsma

As shift workers, we certainly understand how working irregular hours causes havoc on our sleep, but something most of us don’t even think about, is how our home environment may be disrupting our sleep. In this episode I chat with Nicole Bijlsma, a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Building Biologist and author of the bestselling book – Healthy… Continue reading HSW 37: Sleep Disruption in our Homes with Nicole Bijlsma