Wellness Women Radio

WWR 37: The Power of Food with Dr Damian Kristof

The Wellness Women interview the rock star from The Wellness Guys, Dr Damian Kristof, and by their powers combined this is an episode jam packed full of tips for women about their nutrition, how to reach their goals, have happy hormones through food as well as some of the biggest mistakes women are making with their health and they even debunk some myths around coconut oil!
Damian is a nutritionist, naturopath and chiropractor! He’s the star of the hit TV show Down Size Me that aired in over 100 countries, the rock star of the Wellness Guys, host of 100 Not Out, owner of Vida Lifestyles, has a regular segment on triple M radio and is the absolute go-to expert on all things food, nutrition and wellness.
This is an episode not to be missed!
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WWR 36 : Straighten Up Ladies

Your mother was right: “don’t slough, sit up straight, shoulders back”! Can you
hear her voice resounding right now? It is because body language and posture
really are so important for your wellbeing and on this week’s episode of
Wellness Women Radio you’ll find out why!
Your posture can change your mood and mindset instantly but can also give
people very different impressions of our demeanor. It can help us ace job
interviews, work more efficiently and with less fatigue, and it can even change
our hormones! Good posture can lower our stress chemicals and boost our
vitality and energy levels.
This week, Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea talk about how to have the posture of
champions with some easy at home exercises to perfect it!
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WWR 35 : Endometriosis

In this weeks podcast, The Wellness Women delve into endometriosis; one of the
most debilitating and aggressive conditions affecting women. It not only causes
horrendous physical symptoms but also affects a woman’s emotional wellbeing,
relationships and quality of life.
If women have symptoms of endometriosis it can have devastating implications
because doctors are generally unsure of the diagnosis, support groups are
depressing, surgical options are often unsuccessful, hormonal treatments tend to
exacerbate the condition and women continue to suffer.
Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea discuss the theories surrounding the causes of
endometriosis, and even share some holistic solutions to help balance hormones
and combat pain and discomfort.
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WWR 34 : That Procrastination Episode!

Why do we procrastinate? Why is it that when we have a deadline organizing our closet seems so much more important? Is this a form of self sabotage? About 20% of the population are chronic procrastinators, they miss opportunities, deadlines, appointments, even bill payments just because of their procrastinating behaviours. We are all guilty of this at some point but what is it that the other 80% are doing that help them to achieve and stay motivated? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Ash and Dr Andy tackle some of theories about why we lack motivation, especially when it comes to our health and their best tips to overcoming our procrastinating tendencies!
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WWR 33 : Urinary Tract Infections

UTI Summary
The Wellness Women are back! After a quick, refreshing break Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea are back and this week they’re talking about something that affects almost all women at some point in their life.
If you or your girlfriends have ever suffered from urinary tract infections (UTI’s) you’ll understand that you would stop at nothing to ensure you NEVER experience one again! The pain can be excruciating, the pressure and urinary urgency is almost impossible to manage and it can seem like almost anything will set it off.
Urinary tract infections are the second most common infection in the western world and can have disastrous affects on a woman’s quality of life. This week, The Wellness Women share their own personal frustrations with UTI’s and cystitis, what the most common causes of this infection are and the best holistic treatment solutions!
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WWR 32 : The Power of Meditation

Do you want to know the secrets to unlock your brainpower and true potential? 
In each and every episode of Wellness Women Radio mindfulness and meditation 
are always part of the prescription for true health and today Dr Ashleigh and Dr 
Andrea finally divulge why this is so potent!  
 
Not only does meditation physically change the brain it also increases its grey 
matter and enhances your executive control and emotional intelligence. As well 
as being a wonderful stress relief, meditation aids to reduce the negative 
inflammatory and immune responses of stress too!  
 
Tune in now to learn the immense benefits of meditation and join Dr Ashleigh 
and Dr Andrea on their 30 day meditation challenge!  
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WWR 31 : Leptin Resistance

Leptin, the satiety hormone that tells your body to stop eating and get moving, is
the key that either unlocks or prevents weight loss! Without this hormone on
board and working properly our brain thinks we’re starving and cues us to eat
more and more, all the while storing everything we eat as fat!
In this episode, The Wellness Women uncover the key factors that lead to leptin
resistance and Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea also reveal the best solutions to
combat it!
Tune in now to find out why so many people can’t lose weight and why yoyo
dieting can actually exacerbate the underlying condition and can lead to greater
weight gain long term!
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WWR30 : Enhance your life with Self-Love

Is loving yourself and having rituals around self–love selfish or narcissistic? In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea conclusively answer this question!
Our relationships are only ever as strong as the foundation as our own self-love. It’s time to start treating and speaking to ourselves as we would our best friends and most cherished loved ones! This strong, unconditional self-love serves an even greater purpose, it also gives us the strength and courage to be the masters of our universe and truly follow our dreams!
How can we slow down time? How can we create more space for ourselves, even with our hectic schedules? How can we truly know that we are worthy and enough? How do we stop comparing ourselves to other? The answer is always more self love. Tune in to find out why!
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WWR29 :Holistic Preconception Care

You need an optimally functioning, healthy body to make a healthy baby!
Planning for a healthy pregnancy is a lot more than just taking folic acid and
often it requires a lifestyle shift for both men and women. In this episode, The
Wellness Women give you the steps to improve your chances of becoming
pregnant more easily, having a healthy pregnancy and most importantly a
healthy baby!
Tune in now to find out how you can be in the best possible health before
conceiving!
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WWR28 : Ketogenic Diet and Low Carb Eating

Eating low carbs is not new however being in ketosis or on a ketogenic diet is
now becoming so popular could it be a fad? Is the ketogenic diet just the extreme
end of a paleo lifestyle or similar to the atkins diet? This week, The Wellness
Women walk you through a ketogenic diet, what it’s like to go into ketosis, the
many health benefits as well as some of the pitfalls of this protocol.
In its simplest form a keto diet is an extremely low carbohydrate, high fat and
moderate protein diet and the idea is to switch your body from using carbs and
sugar as its fuel source to being a fat burning machine! This protocol was
originally discovered as a very effective treatment for epilepsy in the 1920’s and
is still used therapeutically to treat a whole host of brain and hormonal
conditions as well as facilitating rapid weight loss!
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WWR27 : The Pill: Your Contraception Options, the Risks, and Natural Solutions

There is no greater invention of the 20th century for furthering the freedom and liberation of women than the contraceptive pill. It revolutionised a woman’s choice to avoid pregnancy and gave many women the sexual freedom they desired. In this episode The Wellness Women discuss the history of the contraceptive pill and it’s evolution to current medical uses. Over 100 million women across the globe take contraceptives and yet a large proportion do so without a clear understanding of the serious health risks and the safer options they have available to them. There is no such thing as a side-effect to medication such as the contraceptive pill – it is a direct effect, albeit an undesirable one.
Whilst many women experience positive effects, are you aware of the increased risks of breast and cervical cancers, blood clots and embolism, infertility, decreased bone density, decreased libido, increased depressive disorders, and migraines? Be informed, discover the facts about contraceptives in this enlightening episode that every mother, daughter, and woman needs to hear.
Resources and References:
Third generation oral contraceptives and risk of venous thrombosis: meta-analysis
http://www.bmj.com/content/323/7305/131?query=rft.jtitle%25253DActa%252Bobstetricia%252Bet%252Bgynecologica%252BScandinavica%2526rft.stitle%25253DActa%252BObstet%252BGynecol%252BScand%2526rft.aulast%25253DLidegaard%2526rft.auinit1%25253DO.%2526rft.volume%25253D76%2526rft.issue%25253D3%2526rft.spage%25253D252%2526rft.epage%25253D260%2526rft.atitle%25253DThe%252Binfluence%252Bof%252Bthrombotic%252Brisk%252Bfactors%252Bwhen%252Boral%252Bcontraceptives%252Bare%252Bprescribed.%252BA%252Bcontrol-only%252Bstudy.%2526rft_id%25253Dinfo%25253Apmid%25252F9093141%2526rft.genre%25253Darticle%2526rft_val_fmt%25253Dinfo
BMJ research
Cervical cancer and use of hormonal contraceptives: a systematic review
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673603129492
Media editorial on the contraceptive Yasmin and potential side-effects:
https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/marie-claire/news-and-views/world-reads/a/16839237/yasmin-pill-side-effects-the-dangers-of-yaz/
Natural Fertility-Awareness Based Methods:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/fertility-awareness
Birth Control Options: It’s your personal choice
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control
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WWR 26 : Gluten intolerance, Coeliac Disease, and the effects of gluten-containing grains on our bodies

Do you get stomach or digestive concerns from eating grains? Do you notice feeling, bloated, fatigued, or experience headaches after consuming food containing gluten? Today we discuss the reason why so many people are choosing a gluten-free diet, the connections between gluten and autoimmune diseases, and some of the female-specific symptoms of gluten intolerance.
Did you know infertility and hormonal disruptions can be associated with undiagnosed gluten sensitivity? You may just be one of the many women who have non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). Find out more about gluten and get a better understanding of the inflammatory effects of gluten. The Wellness Women will also discuss why you may be fooled into thinking gluten-free foods are better for you, and how to avoid the common mistakes when first choosing to “go gluten-free”.
If you’ve wondered why there’s so much hype around gluten, then this episode will answer your questions!
** Just a quick clarification – we mention saponins in relation to pseudo-grains such as quinoa, and would like to better define this. Please read for more info: “Questionable Quinoa: Perfect Plant Protein or Poison?”
http://www.glutenfreegigi.com/questionable-quninoa-perfect-plant-protein-or-poison/
RESOURCES:
Coeliac Australia Resources
http://www.coeliac.org.au
The book “Gluten Freedom” by Dr Alessio Fasano
http://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Freedom-Essential-Gluten-Free-Lifestyle/dp/1681620510
Research outlining risks associated with protein pump inhibitor medications for GERD, reflux and heartburn:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150610143621.htm
Research that indicates gluten exposure triggers a 70% increase in intestinal permeability (leaky gut syndrome), and spikes inflammation in the body for as long as six months.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3384703/
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