Wellness Women Radio

WWR 91: Harassment, Harvey Weinstein & How This Affects Women Around the Globe

Women all over the globe are banding together with the ‘Me Too’ hashtag campaign sparked by the Harvey Weinstein assault allegations. Have you seen how prevalent harassment and assault is on your newsfeed?
On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio, we’re changing tunes a bit. We’ve invited the brilliant Clay Smith, from Smith Social, onto the show to help us reconcile the fact that all of us have, at some point, experienced harassment and abuse. We’re also raising questions like; what is the long-term effect of this and the health implications?
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WWR 90: Unsupportive partners? How to get them onboard for the new you

Trying to improve your health and make changes to your lifestyle is tough at the best of times, let alone trying to do this without the support of your significant other! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr. Ashleigh and Dr. Andrea are diving into strategies to get your husbands, wives and partners on board to support a healthier you! Stay tuned to hear what kind of bad habits The Wellness Women have weeded our of their men!
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WWR 89: The Silent Issue – Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis, or just BV to make things easier, is a really common condition affecting women that has been far too stigmatised to the point that women are avoiding seeking treatment for it! BV is not an infection or a sexually transmitted disease but it can cause a lot of discomforts and can have some serious long-term effects if not treated properly. Tune in now to find out what it is, the symptoms to look for and the best treatment strategies!
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WWR 88: Unblocking Constipation

Are you having trouble pooping? Don’t worry, so is 20% of the population too! Constipation is a major health concern for so many women and it significantly impacts their quality of life and it’s much more complication than just eating more fibre. Tune in now to hear Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh discuss all things Listen In
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WWR 87: Acne

Have you suffered with acne? Pimples, blemishes, zits, spots or blackheads are unsightly no matter what you call them! Hormonal changes can certainly influence acne but so too can your gut and overall health. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea are exploring the causes of acne, why hormonal imbalance can exacerbate it and the best foods and holistic solutions to keep your skin glowing beautifully! Listen in for a HUGE and life-changing announcement from Dr Andrea!
‘Your skin is a mirror of your internal health’ ~Dr Andrea
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WWR 86: Are Heavy Metals Harming Your Health

Are heavy metals harming your health? Do you regularly use non-stick cookware? Do you have silver or amalgam fillings? Did you grow up in a home with lead based paints? Are you eating large fish, like tuna, often? If you’ve answered yes to many of these questions then chances are you’ve been exposed to heavy metals and the ability for your body to cope with these toxins will depend on whether or not these may be detrimental to your health and interfering with vital processes. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re answering all your questions about common heavy metal exposure and the best ways to reduce it, and whether chelation therapy is right for you.
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WWR 85: Reflux, Heartburn & GERD

Have you suffered from heartburn or reflux? If you have you know that it can be frustrating and even debilitating so we’ve devoted an entire episode just to this! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re exploring all the causes of reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and it may not be what you thought. We also take an in-depth look at the most widely prescribed medications for reflux and some of the long term impacts this can have. Don’t hesitate to share this episode with your friends suffering from reflux!
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What The Health

Have you seen the What the Health documentary? If you haven’t don’t worry, we’re summing it up for you today because so many of our listeners and patients have been either raving about it or turning vegan! Before you completely overhaul your diet though, please make sure you ask a few questions and do some more research on some of the health claims! On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea talk through the pros and cons of What the Heath and debunk a few myths along the way. You don’t want to miss this episode!
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WWR 83: The Pros and Cons of Juicing

Juicing, juice fasts, juice cleansing and even juice detoxes have been all the rage for the last few years and with promises like ‘lose 7kg in 7 days’ it’s no wonder women want to turn to this! But are they all they’re cracked up to be? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Ashleigh Listen In
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WWR 82: Are there any benefits to taking probiotics?

Is there any benefit to taking probiotics? Have you wondered if you’re wasting your time and money on these? That’s an excellent question! There’s so much new insight and research regarding probiotics and how it impacts our gut health that we had to devote an entire episode to it! Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive into the world of probiotics, what to look for and what may be beneficial to you!
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WWR 81: SIBO 101

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is one of the latest buzz words in the functional medicine world, so strap yourselves in for another nerdy look into the incredible world of our gut function! On the podcast today, Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive into the most common causes of SIBO and why it’s such a issue for so many people. If you’ve ever suffered from gut problems or IBS then this episode is for you!
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WWR 80: Get Your Mojo Back: How We Recover from Burnout.

Sometimes life is pretty busy, particularly when you’ve just opened two new practices, are convening state wide conferences, travelling constantly, studying full time and trying to keep some sort of semblance of a social life! Or, maybe you’ve just had your first baby and sleep is now non-existent! Welcome to the world of The Wellness Women over the last few months. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re inviting you into our homes, crazy lives and the techniques we’ve used to build ourselves (and adrenals!) back when we feel like we have lost our mojo!
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