Author: Jo Whitton

AQJ 103: Healing Eczema with GAPS

The subject of healing eczema generates a lot of conversation in the Quirky Cooking community. In a previous episode with naturopath Liezel Barnard of Weleda Australia, we talked about topical applications that can help the skin to recover. Today’s episode with Elyse Comerford, health scientist and GAPS practitioner, takes the conversation further, to the importance… Continue reading AQJ 103: Healing Eczema with GAPS

AQJ 102: First Steps on the Health Journey

We all know how overwhelming it can be to start something new, especially when it involves letting go of old negative habits and starting new healthy ones. The momentum to change can quickly vanish due to overwhelm, confusion and trying to do too much all at once. In this episode, Jo and Fouad share their… Continue reading AQJ 102: First Steps on the Health Journey

AQJ 101: Whole Foods 101 with Soulla Chamberlain

Soulla Chamberlain is a health educator and the owner of Star Anise Organic Wholefoods Broth Bar & Larder, a Sydney-based whole foods store. A former macrobiotic vegan, Soulla has had a remarkable health journey, healing her body by switching to a nutritionally dense ancestral diet. Having been exposed to the work of Dr Weston A… Continue reading AQJ 101: Whole Foods 101 with Soulla Chamberlain

AQJ 100: GAPS with Dr Natasha Campbell McBride

Welcome to our 100th podcast! We are so excited and honoured to have with us today the founder of the GAPS protocol and a world expert on gut health, Dr Natasha Campbell McBride. Dr Natasha is a medical doctor with two postgraduate degrees: Master of Medical Sciences in Neurology and Master of Medical Sciences in Human… Continue reading AQJ 100: GAPS with Dr Natasha Campbell McBride

AQJ 99: Electromagnetic Radiation Effects and Solutions

Exposure to EMR is “one of the newest and fastest-changing environmental exposures on the planet,’ says Lyn McLean, Director of EMR Australia PL. Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is the invisible signals emitted by all wireless devices – mobile and cordless phones, base stations, computers, tablets, routers, baby monitors, microwave ovens, smart meters, smart TVs and other… Continue reading AQJ 99: Electromagnetic Radiation Effects and Solutions

AQJ 98: Layers of Healing – Elyse Comerford

When you’re working on healing gut issues with the added challenges of MTHFR gene mutation, histamine issues, candida, heavy metal toxicity, allergies, etc, it’s vitally important to take each step slowly and carefully. In this episode, Jo and Elyse Comerford (GAPS practitioner and nutritionist) talk through the challenges of working through the layers of healing, not… Continue reading AQJ 98: Layers of Healing – Elyse Comerford

AQJ 97: Healing with MTHFR & Histamine Issues

There are many variables when working through gut health issues, and one that seems to throw a lot of people into a spin is the MTHFR gene mutation. It suddenly seems to be very common… is that because there are more genetic mutations these days, or just because more people are getting gene testing done… Continue reading AQJ 97: Healing with MTHFR & Histamine Issues

AQJ 95: Hitting Rock Bottom with Dr Brett Hill

Chiropractor Brett Hill is the host of That Paleo Show, a great podcast on all things health. Today, Brett joins us to talk about men’s mental health, as he is in the process of writing a book – “Rock Bottom” – which details how he overcame a sudden divorce and occupational difficulties. Brett speaks about… Continue reading AQJ 95: Hitting Rock Bottom with Dr Brett Hill

AQJ 94: Joel Salatin – Regenerative wisdom from the world’s most famous farmer

Today’s guest is the most famous farmer in the world: Joel Salatin from Polyface Farms in Virginia, USA. Joel is featured in Michael Pollan’s best-selling book, The Omnivore’s dilemma, where Pollan proposes Polyface Farms as the model farm for the future. Joel is considered a revolutionary in the agricultural world as he brings attention to… Continue reading AQJ 94: Joel Salatin – Regenerative wisdom from the world’s most famous farmer

AQJ 93: SIBO – Your Questions Answered, with Lynda Griparic

SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is a common condition of the small intestine that could causes a variety of symptoms from acid reflux, bloating, eczema and much more. This condition can go undiagnosed and the treatment of the symptoms, such as taking antacids for reflux, can cause further complications. In this episode we explore… Continue reading AQJ 93: SIBO – Your Questions Answered, with Lynda Griparic