Tag: chemicals

TWIW 86: Household chemicals alter microbiome

This Week In Wellness common household chemicals may alter the gut microbiome. This study measured the levels of semi-organic compounds found in detergents, plastics, soaps, shampoos, hair sprays and stain and water repellent fabrics in the blood and urine of 69 toddlers and preschoolers and then examined their gut microbiome using fecal samples. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201112080906.htm https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.estlett.0c00776

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

WWR 153: Food Labelling Deception

The food industry is well versed at smoke and mirrors! There are over 100 different names for sugar that might be used on an ingredient list but it doesn’t stop there! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Cyndi O’Meara joins Dr Andrea to shine some light on the new tricks that are being used… Continue reading WWR 153: Food Labelling Deception

TNN 84: Changing Habits With Cyndi O’Meara

Super special guest, renowned nutritionist and fellow Wellness Couch podcaster Cyndi O’Meara join us on this episode! Cyndi has been a massive inspiration to me so it was wonderful to chat with her one on one about her journey, how her business Changing Habits evolved and what she is sharing with audiences worldwide today. She… Continue reading TNN 84: Changing Habits With Cyndi O’Meara

HBH 28: Navigating The Chemical Maze

When the brain and body are overloaded with toxins they don’t have the opportunity to function optimally. Our modern day world is full of chemicals which although are often hard to avoid, there is a great deal you can be doing to safely navigate the chemical maze. We conversation dives deep into the common toxic… Continue reading HBH 28: Navigating The Chemical Maze

HBH 25: Lifestyle Matters For Autism- Exploring Epigenetics with Shandy Laskey

We know genes play a major role in autism, but are you aware that autism is also heavily influenced by environmental factors? The more we learn about autism as an epigenetic condition – the more we start to realise that lifestyle really matters! This is a really empowering model to work from – because it… Continue reading HBH 25: Lifestyle Matters For Autism- Exploring Epigenetics with Shandy Laskey

TWG 374: The Illusion of Choice in Health Care

This week Brett and Damian are joined by Andrew Hicks from The Health Australia Party to talk about the changing landscape of health and of politics in Australia. With the Victorian election looming Andrew shares with us and explains the 5 pillars of the HAP policies (people, environment, society, democracy and the economy). Included in… Continue reading TWG 374: The Illusion of Choice in Health Care

TPS 282: Additive Free Kids

This week George and Brett interview Francine Bell from Additive Free Kids about all of the nasties that are creeping into our kids foods. Francine shares her experiences with her 5 boys who experienced challenges ranging from asthma to behavioural issues and inflammatory issues that she believes can be attributed to these additives. In a… Continue reading TPS 282: Additive Free Kids

GVP 11: Knowing & Eliminating Toxic Chemicals In Skincare & Cosmetics With Chey Birch

Back in the year 2000 Chey Birch visited a naturopath for some much needed advice on why her skin was so irritated and sinuses were wreaking havoc with her health and lifestyle. When the naturopath suggested Chey take a good look at her life and the toxins she was unknowingly consuming, Chey discovered that her… Continue reading GVP 11: Knowing & Eliminating Toxic Chemicals In Skincare & Cosmetics With Chey Birch

AQJ 120: Low Tox Life with Alexx Stuart

Jo and Fouad have been talking a lot lately about how to make simple yet powerful lifestyle changes that will help to get your health back on track, before you even begin making major diet changes. One of these lifestyle changes is detoxing your home – your body products, cleaning products, home environment, and pantry. So… Continue reading AQJ 120: Low Tox Life with Alexx Stuart