Category: Wellness Women Radio

There is no greater invention of the 20th century for furthering the freedom and liberation of women than the contraceptive pill. It revolutionised a woman’s choice to avoid pregnancy and gave many women the sexual freedom they desired. In this episode The Wellness Women discuss the history of the contraceptive pill and it’s evolution to… Continue reading WWR27 : The Pill: Your Contraception Options, the Risks, and Natural Solutions

Do you get stomach or digestive concerns from eating grains? Do you notice feeling, bloated, fatigued, or experience headaches after consuming food containing gluten? Today we discuss the reason why so many people are choosing a gluten-free diet, the connections between gluten and autoimmune diseases, and some of the female-specific symptoms of gluten intolerance. Did… Continue reading WWR 26 : Gluten intolerance, Coeliac Disease, and the effects of gluten-containing grains on our bodies

Do you avoid saturated fat? Is a ‘skinny’ coffee you first choice? Is it ‘low-fat’ that you look for on food labels? Many women (and men!) struggle with the fear that eating fat will make them fat. This episodes busts through the myths about fat consumption, and explores the exciting research that shows eating good… Continue reading WWR 25: That FAT Episode

Once upon a time women’s cycles were revered, celebrated and ritualized however in more recent times menstruation has been reduced to an inconvenient, unhygienic and messy event that most of us would be happy to get rid of. However, is this attitude detrimental to our hormonal health and the way we view our body? This… Continue reading WWR 24 : Menstruation – Myths, Mysteries, and Rituals

What your hair and nails reveal about your health! Hair and nail changes are associated with many different health conditions and can even indicate warning signs of other potential problems. These parts of our body are not just aesthetic but can certainly reflect our general state of health. In this episode Dr Ashleigh and Dr… Continue reading WWR 23 : What your hair and nails reveal about your health

Tune in this week to discover why Dr Andrea doesn’t own a TV! Did you know that in Australia alone we spend over 9 BILLION hours per year watching TV? Does this mean we’re wasting our lives watching television? Have you ever wondered if this is harmful to our wellbeing or if it’s stopping us… Continue reading WWR22 : Why I Don’t Own a TV

This week, the Wellness Women delve into the pros and cons of your favourite morning ritual! Is coffee all it’s cracked up to be? We know coffee perks us up, increases our stamina and tastes great but did you know that it can also decrease the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer and depression in women,… Continue reading WWR21 : To coffee or not to coffee?

Do you have PCOS or know a woman who does? With 18-20% of women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, and many more undiagnosed, this is an important topic for ladies, especially of reproductive age. Ashleigh shares her journey through the PCOS maze, and explores the options available. The Wellness Women discuss insulin resistance, infertility, weight… Continue reading WWR20 : PCOS: The Myths, Realities, and Solutions

Looking into the crystal ball to discover the hottest health trends in 2016! Will current health trends continue? Are there new discoveries on the wellness horizon? The Wellness Women share their predictions for the services, products, and foods that will rock (and mineralise!) your wellness world this year. Move over kale, the new green machine… Continue reading WWR 19 : On the pulse: Hot health predictions and trends to watch for in 2016

The single biggest challenge to every woman’s health is the balance of her hormones. On this weeks episode, Dr Andrea shares her crucial 4 S’s to solving hormone imbalances. Do you suffer with roller coaster emotions, up and down health, or just know your hormones are not quite right? 4 easy strategies will give you… Continue reading WWR18 : Talking Hormones with Dr. Oz and Oprah