QCC 161: Lamb, Leek, Lentil, Lemon Soup + Gut Health Q&A

Learn how to make a delicious lamb, leek, lentil and lemon soup, and get some tips for starting on your gut-healing journey! Elyse Comerford, nutritionist and GAPS practitioner, joins me on the show to talk about healing the gut without getting bogged down by stress and overwhelm. We also give an overview of our gut… Continue reading QCC 161: Lamb, Leek, Lentil, Lemon Soup + Gut Health Q&A

TWIW 103: Dummy Sterilisation Linked To Allergies

This Week In Wellness a study of 700 Geelong infants has shown that those whose dummies (or pacifiers) were sterilised or otherwise cleaned at 6 months of age were more likely to have a food allergy by 12 months of age. The Barwon Infant Study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, showed… Continue reading TWIW 103: Dummy Sterilisation Linked To Allergies

STNH 24: Hayley Dawson – What’s in your tank water?

Some of you may remember Hayley Dawson (aka The Rural Naturopath) from episode number 17 of Straight Talking Natural Health, where we talked about what it’s like to be a natural health practitioner in the country areas of Australia. It was an eye opener that revealed the unique issues that our rural and remote communities… Continue reading STNH 24: Hayley Dawson – What’s in your tank water?

WWR 192: Leaky Skin Syndrome

Did you know your skin has its own unique microbiome that changes as we age but also with hormone changes too? This microbiome extends all the way into the deepest layers of the skin so that it can communicate with our immune system and aids with decreasing inflammation, protects us against infection and against the… Continue reading WWR 192: Leaky Skin Syndrome

TWIW 94: Forest day cares improve the microbiome

This Week In Wellness day cares in Finland have been able to improve the microbiome and therefore immune system of children in just one month by replacing their floors with lawn, forest undergrowth and planter boxes. When compared to other urban day cares where the kids play on pavement, tiles or gravel the forest childcare… Continue reading TWIW 94: Forest day cares improve the microbiome

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

WWR 184: The GAPS Diet with Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride

Have you heard of the Gut and Psychology Syndrome diet or GAPS diet? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we interview Neurologist and nutrition expert Dr Natasha Campbell-Mcbride. Dr Natasha is the best-selling author and creator of the Gut And Psychology Syndrome, Natural Treatment Of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Depression And Schizophrenia where she explores the… Continue reading WWR 184: The GAPS Diet with Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride

QCC 159: ‘Toad in the Hole’ + How to Save Money on Your Health Journey

Beginning on a health journey can be overwhelming. As expenses mount up, so do stress levels! Listen in as I share some of my tips for reducing the money stress while you are working towards a healthier diet and lifestyle and trying to heal your family. I also demonstrate how I make a simple, inexpensive,… Continue reading QCC 159: ‘Toad in the Hole’ + How to Save Money on Your Health Journey

TWIW 76: Fructose linked to leaky gut and fatty liver

This Week In Wellness excessive fructose consumption has been linked with leaky gut and fatty liver disease according to a study co-authored by a large group of scientists from all around the world. Whilst fructose is found naturally in fruit, honey and even in root vegetables it has become prolific in the diet due to… Continue reading TWIW 76: Fructose linked to leaky gut and fatty liver

QCC 158: Spicy Cabbage Rolls + Done is Better Than Perfect!

DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT! This episode is all about letting go of perfectionism and just jumping in and giving it a go… whether ‘it’ is cooking, starting a new project, business tasks you’ve been putting off, exercising, or anything else in life that is making you feel overwhelmed and ‘stuck’! I have a bit… Continue reading QCC 158: Spicy Cabbage Rolls + Done is Better Than Perfect!