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WWR 151: Graves’ disease

The thyroid gland is a pretty complicated little part of our endocrine system and certainly works according to the ‘goldilocks’ principle, we don’t want an overactive or underachieve thyroid! We very commonly see a lot of patients with an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, but overactive thyroid function can wreck just as much havoc on the… Continue reading WWR 151: Graves’ disease

WWR 150: Nutrient Depletion and Hormonal Contraceptives

Did you know that taking oral contraceptives can deplete your body of key nutrients needed for optimal health? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea are diving into the nutritional downside of taking hormonal contraceptives and the impact this can have on your biochemistry! As always, they look at solutions… Continue reading WWR 150: Nutrient Depletion and Hormonal Contraceptives

WWR 149: Is It Really Your Thyroid?

Everyone seems to have a ‘thyroid problem’ at the moment? Have you noticed that? There is a HUGE gap between the Western vs functional medicine approach to understanding and testing thyroid function but with this divide comes so much confusion and the thyroid gland is now seen as the culprit for all things! In this… Continue reading WWR 149: Is It Really Your Thyroid?

WWR 148: The Carnivore Diet

Have you heard of the carivore diet? That’s right, a diet of meat and meat only! Seems pretty extreme and unbelievable right? Tune in to this episode of Wellness Women Radio and hear about the latest in dieting fads and why people may be turning to a meat only meal plan. Don’t forget to follow… Continue reading WWR 148: The Carnivore Diet

WWR 147: Self-Love & Essential Oils with Kim Morrison

Self-love is your divine responsibility! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re so thrilled to introduce you to the INCREDIBLE KIM MORRISON! Kim Morrison is a 5 times best-selling author, creative director of Twenty8 Essentials, aromatherapist, health and lifestyle educator and a multi-tasking mum and wife. Kim is someone who shares her passion for… Continue reading WWR 147: Self-Love & Essential Oils with Kim Morrison

WWR 146: Winter Wellness

Is everyone around you dropping like flies with colds and flus? Is this the worst flu season in history as the media seems to be portraying? In this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re going to walk you through our best immune boosting tips and your options for staying well this winter. Don’t forget to… Continue reading WWR 146: Winter Wellness

WWR 145: Metformin

Have you heard of Metformin? It’s the drug that a lot of women with PCOS are being prescribed but it’s actually used to treat diabetes. Metformin has been used off label for years to treat insulin resistance and there are a lot of whisperings that it may be an anti-aging miracle drug! On this episode… Continue reading WWR 145: Metformin

WWR 143: The Science Behind Confidence with Dr Katherine Iscoe

Ladies, let us introduce you to Dr Kat, the super clever powerhouse behind the School of Body Confidence and MyFiziq, author, speaker and kickass woman! She joins us on Wellness Women Radio to discuss the science behind real body confidence and the ways to make consistent, long-term change. Our favourite part of the episode is… Continue reading WWR 143: The Science Behind Confidence with Dr Katherine Iscoe

WWR 139: Vaginismus & Vulvodynia

Have you heard of vaginismus or vulvodynia? They are extremely painful and debilitating conditions that affects up to 17% of the female population and is the most common psychosexual dysfunction but no one seems to talk about it. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea shed some light on these… Continue reading WWR 139: Vaginismus & Vulvodynia

WWR 126: Why Dieting Doesn’t Work

Diets don’t work. Yo-yo dieting is terrible for our metabolism, headspace, moods, hormones and  our gut health! Let’s once and for all dispel the myths around fad diets and why they lead to inevitable weight regain! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea also introduce to the concept of intuitive… Continue reading WWR 126: Why Dieting Doesn’t Work