Wellness Women Radio

Dr Andrea is getting married and we couldn’t be happier! Tune in to hear all about the wedding plans, Dr Andrea’s opinions on marriage and how to navigate this huge transition! We’re also answering more listener questions about PCOS and diet!
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Gastrointestinal Parasites are not overly pleasant to think about, and even less pleasant to have taking up residency in your gut, but they are so common! We see so many patients with IBS type symptoms, skin issues, fatigue, anemia, brain fog (and the list goes on) that also have a combination of different parasites that they’ve contracted from certain overseas travel, contaminated food or water and pets. Tune in to hear what the changing thoughts are around parasites and a ‘kill-all’ approach may not serve you!
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Post ovulation depression is like PMS on steroids! Do you suffer from horrendous mood changes as soon as you ovulate? Like a black cloud that follows you around for two weeks but suddenly lifts as soon as your period starts again? Far too many women experience severe mood changes, as well as awful physical symptoms such as bloating, fluid retention, breast tenderness, low libido etc, during the premenstrual time so this episode is dedicated to you! Tune in to hear The Period Whisperer in full swing again explaining the hormonal changes that accompany post ovulation depression and the best solutions to help bring balance!
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Kale Brock loves talking about poo so much that he even went and made a documentary about it, and it’s BRILLIANT! On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea interviews Kale about the release of his new documentary The Gut Movie. The film follows his journey to Namibia where he lives with an ancient hunter-gatherer tribe, The San, to answer whether or not the ‘optimal microbiota’ actually exists. We also twist Kale’s arm to give us behind the scenes exclusives that he hasn’t shared with anyone else! The Gut Movie is premiering in all major cities – this is not to be missed! Click the link for tickets!
http://www.thewellnesswomen.com.au/gutmovie/
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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