Category: Earth

TWIW 46: Popular sunscreens leading to toxicity

This Week In Wellness sunscreen lotions and sprays may leach up to 360 times more of one chemical alone than the FDA allows, whilst the other 5 chemicals tested also gathered in the blood in levels higher than the recommended amount even days after application. Strangely the FDA and American Academy of Dermatology stresses the… Continue reading TWIW 46: Popular sunscreens leading to toxicity

BQS 121: Where are you starting from?

Do you know where your starting from??? In today’s episode Dr M dives into why it’s important to know where you’re starting from, without knowing your baselines it’s very hard to know what your next steps and action steps should be. Dr M also drops some very big announcements about what is coming up soon… Continue reading BQS 121: Where are you starting from?

WWR 163: A Different Approach to PMS

90% of women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) at some point in their lives and the symptoms associated with it can range from slight irritation to teariness, weight gain, fluid retention, breast tenderness, sugar cravings…and the list goes on! Recent research has shown an association between vitamin D deficiency and PMS symptoms! In this episode of… Continue reading WWR 163: A Different Approach to PMS

TWIW 45: Insect damage makes fruit healthier

This Week In Wellness research has found that “wounds” caused by insects may actually make fruit healthier for human consumption showing that the stress response mounted by the fruit actually increases the levels of anti-oxidants. Principle investigator of the study Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D.,said that “There was the existing idea proposed by others that insects present… Continue reading TWIW 45: Insect damage makes fruit healthier

100NO 355: Damo and MP reveal how they set their goals

This is the time of the year where it seems everyone is setting goals, and if not, being told to set goals. But is there a single way to do it? Damian and Marcus have used different approaches over the years with varied results, and they share them on this edition of 100 Not Out.… Continue reading 100NO 355: Damo and MP reveal how they set their goals

WWR 162: Australian Bushfire Crisis and Dealing with Trauma

Australia is experiencing the worst bushfires in history and it is currently the worst environmental crisis in the world! It is devastating to watch and almost completely impossible to comprehend the trauma that those experiencing these fires first hand must be going through. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea… Continue reading WWR 162: Australian Bushfire Crisis and Dealing with Trauma

AQJ 151: Finding Positivity in the Midst of Crisis

In our first episode for 2020, we (Jo and Fouad) chat about how we are working to begin the year with positivity, in the midst of a national crisis and all the stress that involves. In Australia, we are struggling to cope with high temperatures and drought in many parts of the country, which have… Continue reading AQJ 151: Finding Positivity in the Midst of Crisis

RFR 259: Immunobiology, Lectins & the Carnivore Diet with Bill Giles

In episode 259 of The Real Food Reel we are joined by Bill Giles, imunobiologist, yoga instructor, martial arts enthusiast, and advocate for people being responsible for their health through diet, exercise and mental wellbeing. Bill and I explore the potential triggering of chronic illnesses as people age, the impact of plant-derived foods and drinks from… Continue reading RFR 259: Immunobiology, Lectins & the Carnivore Diet with Bill Giles

100NO 354: Heartbreak, War Stories & Longevity with 99yo Bruce Robertson

Bruce Robertson’s dad died when he was three years of age. His Mum died whilst he was in Papua New Guinea, serving for Australia during World War 2. He’s had dengue fever, appendicitis, lived through the Depression years and experienced the ravages of war. Not just that, Bruce has played more than his part in… Continue reading 100NO 354: Heartbreak, War Stories & Longevity with 99yo Bruce Robertson

TWIW 44: A true Paleo diet includes carbs

This Week In Wellness research published in the journal Science has shown that humans consumed high carb roasted potatoes as long ago as 170,000 years and that it may have played a significant role in our evolution. While some proponents of the ‘Paleo Diet’ recommend followers cut out carbs in favour of high protein or… Continue reading TWIW 44: A true Paleo diet includes carbs