Wellness Women Radio

WWR 169: The Health Benefits of Chocolate

Don’t you think we are due for a big dose of good news? Yes! We think so too. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re diving into all the health benefits of chocolate. Did you know that chocolate is one of the richest sources of iron? It also contains magnesium, copper, manganese, calcium, flavonoids, antioxidants and polyphenols. Not all chocolate is created equal though! Tune into this episode of Wellness Women Radio and find out more…as well as how much is okay and what other effects you can expect.
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WWR 168: We’re Not Made for Social Isolating

Social isolating or social distancing should not equal emotional distancing! In fact, there is strong evidence linking perceived social isolation and adverse health consequences including lowered immunity! So in this time when the world has changed so dramatically and social distancing is necessary The Wellness Women give you lots of strategies to feel connected with your loved ones whilst staying physically distanced because there’s a difference between being alone and feeling lonely!
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WWR 167: Signs of Stress That You’re Ignoring (and how to survive it)

Ladies, this is a survival podcast episode! This is a very stressful time in our history and we all have different coping mechanisms. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are giving you all the signs and symptoms of stress that you may be ignoring (or not realising it’s stress related) to help you to have the best coping strategies right now! Dr Ashleigh also runs through her 4 A’s of stress management and again how best to stay healthy and as well balanced as possible in these uncertain times!
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WWR 166: Coronavirus COVID-19

WE’RE BACK! After the longest hiatus we’ve had from recording we’re back behind the mic and we missed you all terribly. Unfortunately we’ve come back to an almost different, apocalyptic type world with the news that Coronavirus COVID-19 has been classified as a pandemic by the, World Health Organisation, and the fear and panic around the globe is palpable. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea look at the most up-to-date evidence and developments regarding Coronavirus (at the time of the recording), offer some perspective on the statistics as well as the best practises to protect yourself and your family from becoming sick. The Wellness Women also give you their best immune boosting tips, supportive nutrients and supplements as well as targeted lifestyle medicine to keep you well.
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WWR 165: Hormonal Headaches

Okay ladies, have you ever suffered from headaches or migraines? Do you know if they’re cyclical in nature or have you noticed that they seem to be worse around your period? Your headaches may be from hormonal changes! These headaches/migraines are different to regular ones because they’re usually much more intense, last longer and are harder to treat! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh dive into the causes of these hormonal headaches, the risks that synthetic hormones pose as well as lots of strategies to fix them…for good!
This is your last chance to join the February 28 Day Hormone Reset Program and you can still use your RESET28 promo code! Go to the website for more info.
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WWR 164: Natural Ways to Better Energy Levels

We are all exhausted (well, most of us anyway!). 2020 has only just begun but we haven’t taken the time to recharge over the holidays to have the energy and motivation to do the things we want! If you’re waking in the morning and dragging yourself out of bed straight to the coffee machine, or you’re crashing mid-afternoon and then struggling to sleep properly this episode is for you! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh explore the common reasons women are so exhausted and their best solutions for boosting your energy levels naturally.
If you need some more guidance with your energy levels, hormones and overall health the next 28 Day Hormone Reset starts on Saturday 1st Feb! Go to: http://www.thewellnesswomen.com.au/reset28 and use promo code RESET28 to get the entire month for only $97! Don’t miss out, places are limited.
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WWR 163: A Different Approach to PMS

90% of women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) at some point in their lives and the symptoms associated with it can range from slight irritation to teariness, weight gain, fluid retention, breast tenderness, sugar cravings…and the list goes on! Recent research has shown an association between vitamin D deficiency and PMS symptoms! In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh dig into this research and unpack the relationship between vitamin D, hormonal health and PMS.
If you suffer from PMS/PMDD this episode is not to be missed!
The next 28 DAY HORMONE RESET starts on Saturday 1st February click here for more information: http://www.thewellnesswomen.com.au/reset28
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WWR 162: Australian Bushfire Crisis and Dealing with Trauma

Australia is experiencing the worst bushfires in history and it is currently the worst environmental crisis in the world! It is devastating to watch and almost completely impossible to comprehend the trauma that those experiencing these fires first hand must be going through.
On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea discuss the impact of the bushfires and they give some perspective on the crisis for our international listeners. The Wellness Women also chat about ways to deal with the emotional trauma and signs to look out for in kids to make sure they’re coping.  They also talk about ways you can help if you want to get involved!
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WWR 161: Holiday Hormone Hacks

When you think of the holidays, and the Christmas season, do you think of stress, over eating, excessive drinking, family drama and obligations? Well, never fear our faithful Wellness Women tribe because we have a complete guide for you to survive the holiday season without completely destroying all your hard work throughout the year. We want you to be able to enjoy your holidays without packing on the pounds or stress melt downs! Tune in now to hear Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh’s guide to an ‘accidental healthy Christmas’ and their 12 hormone friendly holiday hacks!
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WWR 160: Male Fertility

Did you know that sperm counts have halved worldwide in the last 40 years! Is this fact terrifying or what? This male infertility crisis is caused by hormonal imbalances, exposure to environmental endocrine disrupters such as plastics, bisphenol A (BPA) etc as well as the rising rates of obesity. i.e diet, lifestyle and stressors! On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea is interviewed by The Naked Naturopath, Melissa Gearing, and dives deep into all things men’s health, sperm quality and strategies to optimise men’s health and fertility.
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WWR 159: The Game Changers Documentary

Have you seen the new documentary The Game Changers? This film is creating a huge stir in health circles and the media. The documentary pushes a vegan lifestyle as the optimal human diet for health and performance. The Wellness Women absolutely agree with much of the film and support plant-based diets but it’s important to understand some of the studies and possible misleading information that has been presented as facts. Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea also debunk some myths around plant-based vs omnivorous diets!
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WWR 158: The Vaginal Microbiome

We know how important the gut microbiota is but did you know that the vagina also has its own microbial community? The makeup of these microbes maintains proper vaginal health which can have huge implications for STIs, infections, bacterial vaginosis and even fertility potential.
Tune into this super fun and nerdy episode of Wellness Women Radio and hear Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh debunk some myths around good vs bad things to do for your vagina and how to maintain the right environment to support great microbial health!
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