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100NO 534: Gut Health Mastery with Damian Kristof

Marcus here I believe Damo is the number one gut health expert on the planet! Why? Because if I had a gut health problem, Damo would be the first person I’d go to and trust Simple as that! Damo says this episode is basic and low brow – I believe it’s right up… Continue reading 100NO 534: Gut Health Mastery with Damian Kristof

100NO 533: Tech Neck, Ergonomics, Laptop v Desktop & Brain Health

Could it be that the way we sit at our desk can deprive us of oxygen and nutrients? You bet! On this episode we go hard on our sitting posture, especially as it relates to computers and phone use. Some key points we discuss – In poor posture at the desk or when seated, your… Continue reading 100NO 533: Tech Neck, Ergonomics, Laptop v Desktop & Brain Health

TWIW 202: PCB’s linked to ADHD

This Week In Wellness oestrogen mimicking polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been shown to pass down through the generations contributing to a variety of neuroendocrine, metabolic and reproductive problems in the grandchildren of those exposed. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230615/Adverse-cognitive-effects-linked-to-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals-may-pass-down-through-generations.aspx https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/chemicals+and+contaminants/polychlorinated+biphenyls+pcbs

100NO 532: Plant based protein fake meat Greenwashing

We may as well just call it as we see it. We are NOT fans of the plant-based protein fake meat movement. Sorry not sorry. Happy for anyone to be vegan or vegetarian. Yet for us, there’s a line between choosing those diets and lifestyles versus creating alternate meat alternatives in a laboratory and again… Continue reading 100NO 532: Plant based protein fake meat Greenwashing

100NO 531: What are Blue Zones and why are they magical

The Blue Zones, created and identified by National Geographic in 2004, have long been a conversation on 100 Not Out that we are embarrassed to say, we have never really explained in an episode! So, some 531 episodes in to 100 Not Out, here we are to share our insights on the Blue Zones. The… Continue reading 100NO 531: What are Blue Zones and why are they magical

WWR 240: Dopamine Hacks

We’re sure you’ve all heard the term dopamine lately? It’s the neurotransmitter made by the body that’s often associated with pleasure and reward. ‘Hacking’ dopamine is now the newest trend in the longevity and health worlds and for good reason. Dopamine is so much more than just a feel good neurotransmitter, it plays a crucial… Continue reading WWR 240: Dopamine Hacks

100NO 530: Busy Is Back … And It’s Worse Than Ever

How did the world get so crazy busy again? Were the hidden benefits of lockdowns lost on us? The slower lifestyle, the time to self and the ease of spending time with others in the household (forced upon us mind you) … are all seemingly distant memories. Yes it was THE BEST to have our… Continue reading 100NO 530: Busy Is Back … And It’s Worse Than Ever

100NO 529: Ditching the Naysayers & Finding Your Purpose with Sarah Douglass-Norris

Sarah Douglass-Norris is a former professional golfer who has refused to let life stop her from living her dreams. Told by her employer she’d never make it as a pro golfer, she made it, travelling the world on the European tour and spending 7 years on the Austalian LPGA tour. After having kids, Douglass-Norris continued… Continue reading 100NO 529: Ditching the Naysayers & Finding Your Purpose with Sarah Douglass-Norris

WWR 238: Pregnancy Microbiome

Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are joined by Naomi Strout from the University of NSW to talk about her current research project! Naomi is the Project Manager for UNSW Microbiome Research Centre’s MothersBabies Study, a world-first pre-pregnancy study looking to uncover how a person’s microbiome changes from pre-pregnancy, throughout pregnancy, up until the baby’s first… Continue reading WWR 238: Pregnancy Microbiome

100NO 519: Arthritis is not a normal part of ageing

Around 20% of the population live with or are impacted by arthritis. What is it, why does it occur and how do we go about improving the health of our joints? There are hundreds of arthritides (forms of arthritis), and today we focus on osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis). From “wear and tear”… Continue reading 100NO 519: Arthritis is not a normal part of ageing