Wellness Women Radio

WWR 217: Menstrual Flu

Have you heard of the period flu or menstrual flu?
Did you know that lots of health conditions are exacerbated by the menstrual cycle?
Menstrual flu can be described as complex interactions between the immune & endocrine systems, that triggers an onset/exacerbation of common medical conditions and common changes in the immune system. These changes can resemble – flu like symptoms, cyclical pattern of other symptoms (psychological, localised to the reproductive system, gastrointestinal)
In this episode Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh give you all the info about how hormones impact your immune system and what this can mean for you and COVID too.
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WWR 216: Is BMI a good measure of health?

BMI – this is a great example of things we’re taught that are health indicators or good for us that are actually BS! 
It is a great tool for population based studies and understanding epidemiology, but it’s not useful for individual based assessments and ‘fat shaming’ patients! BMI was never intended to be used as an individual health tool indicating the healthy weight of an individual patient. 
BMI doesn’t account for bone density, muscle mass, fluid volume, fat mass, or any of the many factors that make up the composition of the human body! 
In this episode Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh dive into how antiquated BMI testing is and what are better alternatives! 
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WWR 215: KICKING OFF 2022

Happy 2022! Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are slowly getting into the year, tune in to hear what they’re doing. Join Dr Andrea in a 100 Day Gong – Creating habits and having accountability, intentionally committing to certain habits for 100 days, if you miss a day then you start again from day 1. 
What are your intentions for 2022?
Plus an important recall for hair products and sunscreen that everyone needs to know about!
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WWR 214: Birth Preparation and Dr Ashleigh’s Birth Story

This is the most incredible story of how the beautiful baby Ella Skye entered the world! Wellness Women Tribe we have a very special podcast for you that you don’t want to miss. Dr Ashleigh shares her top tips for preparing for birth but also walks us through the birth of her daughter, which is nothing short of amazing.
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WWR 213: Low Tox Food with Alexx Stuart

Alexx Stuart, best-selling author of Low Tox Life, has just launched her latest book Low Tox Food! This is a brilliant guide about how to shop, cook, swap, save and eat for a happy planet! Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh explore the low tox revolution that Alexx has created and how you can easily do this at home!
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WWR 212: Beating the Bloat

Bloating is one of the most common symptoms our patients complain about but getting to the root cause of this can be incredibly complicated! In this episode of Wellness Women Radio we dive into all the possible causes of bloating and how you can decipher your symptoms for yourself!
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WWR 211: Conscious Entrepreneurship with Dinner Twist

Chris is a Swedish-born engineer who migrated to Australia in 2009. Along with his wife they felt there was a shortage of consciously sourced food easily accessible to Perth households. The meal-kit industry originated in Sweden and in 2011 Dinner Twist was the first and only online meal-kit provider.
With a purpose to offer Australians consciously sourced food from a carbon positive platform, the growing team at Dinner Twist strives to minimise plastics, choose sustainable farming methods and give small business access to WA households.
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WWR 210: Is Roaccutane the answer to clear skin?

This is another ‘public service announcement’ podcast from The Wellness Women! If you’ve ever struggled with your skin you may have been prescribed Roaccutane! This drug is brilliant for assisting with clearing acne but can have devastating side effects including thyroid disruption, cardiovascular and cholesterol issues and even severe psychological problems. Share this with anyone considering Roaccutane or those struggling with their skin!
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WWR 209: What NOT to put in your vagina!

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: What not to put in your vagina!
You do not need to use douches, chemical sprays, perfumes or cleanses/cleansing wipes on your vagina, nor should you. EVER
There seems to be an increased uptake in women utilising artificial cleanses/wipes/sprays etc. and we’re here to tell you to STOP! Dr Andrea and Dr Ash discuss all the reasons why these things are unnecessary and how they may be doing you harm!
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WWR 208: Is it Adenomyosis or Endometriosis?

Endometriosis affects at least 1 in 9 women in Australia, with up to 80% of these women also experiencing adenomyosis. So how can you tell the difference? Is it Adenomyosis or Endometriosis?
In this episode Dr Andrea & Dr Ash unpack all things adenomyosis and endometriosis including the difference in the symptoms and presentation. Tune in to hear more about the key differences and similarities between adenomyosis and endometriosis, as well as some tips for how you can better support your reproductive health and manage symptoms!
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WWR 207: Sexual Health & Pleasure with Rebecca Grech

Sex is a really important part of our life. 2/3 of women are experiencing some degree of sexual difficulty, up to 50% of women express a lack of interest in sex and up to 21% of women are unable to climax.
On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh discuss all things sexual health and pleasure with guest Rebecca Grech from Sexyland Australia!
Sexyland has been a household name for the last 21 years and it’s the non-judgemental brand that has stood the test of time, supporting women’s sexual health and properly catering to changing needs of women! They’re known as the ‘Bunnings of the bedroom’ and they’ve just celebrated their 21st anniversary, check it out here: https://www.sexyland.com.au
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WWR 206: Medicinal Cannabis with Dr Ben Jansen

On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio we answer all the questions you’ve ever had about medicinal cannabis with Dr Ben Jansen from CDA Clinics!  We cover the history of cannabis and the taboo or stigma still surrounding it, it’s medicinal uses particularly for women’s health and even in the context of things like endometriosis. We look at CBD vs THC and it’s interactions in the body and what you need to know about this, and we generally take a deep dive into all things cannabis and the cannabinoid system.
Our very special guest on the show today is Dr. Ben Jansen of CDA Clinics, he is one of Australia’s leading doctors, prescribers, lecturers, educators and advocates of Medicinal Cannabis. He is the Founder and Clinical Director of CDA Health, the holding company for CDA Clinics, CDA Express, Burleigh Heads Cannabis, BHC’s CanView, Healthy Not High, and Cannabis Doctors Aotearoa (NZ).
Dr Ben has worked as a Doctor of Medicine for over 15yrs, with three Medical College Fellowships, having his primary background in General Practice.
Disclaimer: This is not an inducement to use medicinal cannabis. Medical cannabis doesn’t work for everyone, and it may not work for you. How cannabis affects a person depends on many things, including their size, weight, age and health, dosage and tolerance, and the results can vary. Some people may experience side effects when taking cannabinoid medication. The information provided by Dr. Ben Jansen and CDA Clinics is for educational and informational purposes only. For medical advice, please check with your doctor and request a referral.
https://www.cdaclinics.com.au/
@cda_clinics
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