Healthy Living With Naturopath Angela Busby - Your Health, Nutrition and Wellness Resource

If you've ever struggled with persistent fatigue then this is episode is a must listen! Angela highlights the link between the common viral infection (EBV) which causes Glandular Fever and the onset later in life of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She explains how this affects our immune system, energy, physical and mental abilities and how we can get proper testing done so we can start the steps to hea...

This is a practical episode outlining Angela's 5 favourite go to strategies for getting over a cold or flu. Using simple, natural and effective things that you probably even have in your cupboard right now!   -   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best compliment you can give is a referral, so please share this with your friends and remember to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher an...

In this episode Angela shares with us her favourite herbs to lift your mood, energy and adrenals! We all get into those busy and sometimes stressful seasons so listen in today to learn how you can support your body and get your mojo back as you bring some balance to your body and mind.   -   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best compliment you can give is a referral, so please...

Learn how to make a quick, easy onion poultice to help relieve coughs, colds and flus, help heal ear aches, congestion and support your body to recover quickly!   We're glad to be back with you in 2018, thanks for being patient with us while we had a break after the birth of our new baby! We're back to recording our episodes weekly so tune in next week! See you all then!   -   Thanks for listening...

This week Angela shares with us some new ideas around setting goals, being clear on what it is you really want, and how most people overestimate what they can do in a day, but underestimate what they can do in a year. Listen in for some simple, practical steps to start making progress and positive changes in your life!   -   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best compliment you...

Angela shares with us 5 important and inspiring reasons why getting out and moving our body helps us feel happier, stronger, more energetic, and helps prevent many ailments! She shows us why exercise can improve our immune system, heart health, bone density, energy, mood and more! So pop on this podcast and grab your shoes to take a stroll around the block as you learn why moving is so wonderful f...

In this revealing episode Angela discusses the uses, potential risks and dangers associated with long-term use of 2 readily prescribed medications - proton pump inhibitors and antacids. She also goes further to give us natural alternatives to these drugs, with wonderful herbs that pose no harmful side effects and can actually start to help us treat the problem of reflux and heartburn at the root c...

In this episode Angela explains the difference between a conventional, medically managed birth and a traditional active birth. The birthing process is a natural, safe process which women have done for thousands of years! It's only in the last century we have really started to medicalise birth to an extent that we can often be offered and even pressured into unnecessary medical intervention leading...

In this concise episode Angela shares with us her 3 favorite herbs for protecting and supporting heart health - Hawthorne, Garlic and Coleus. These herbs can help to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides, help keep your arteries and veins clear as well as supporting circulation and acting as a general heart tonic. Listen in today to learn why these herbs are useful and how to use the...

In this episode Angela invites us to open our hearts and have a meaningful chat about this pivotal, and sometimes painful, part of life: Change. Often we think change only comes out of a place of strength and inspiration, but many powerful, true changes come from a deep place of desperation. Although uncomfortable, getting to the end of ourselves can lead us to a whole new world of possibilities a...

Strengthening your core has many health benefits, not the least of which being to: Reduce or eliminate lower back pain, protect your spine and alignment, increase your strength, tone your abdomen and much more! Listen in today to learn why you should start spending even just 5 mins a day to strengthen this amazing part of your body!   -   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best...

Learn why it's important to encourage your baby into an optimal position in your womb throughout pregnancy and especially leading up to birth! Having a baby in an optimal position can greatly assist labour, reducing the length of time, pain and distress to both mum and bub. With the simple techniques Angela shares in this episode, such as forward leaning and sitting positions, you can encourage yo...

In this episode Angela draws from her own personal experience with reoccurring ear infections as a child, having since learnt how we can heal ear infections safely and naturally without the use of harsh, gut disturbing antibiotics. Simple things like colloidal silver and garlic oil can be very effective at stopping an ear infection in its tracks! Angela also discusses how we can strengthen the bod...

Learn some simple and powerful natural remedies to treat sinus infections without the use of drugs or antibiotics. Antibiotics can cause havoc in the gut and leave us exposed for reinfection. Using the herbal and nutritional remedies Angela shares with us in this episode helps our body knock out infections as well as prevent them from reoccurring in the first place!   -   Thanks for listening. If...

Learn about 3 wonderful herbs, Boswellia, Turmeric & Willow Bark, which you can use to naturally treat back pain, joint pain or any arthritic aches and pains! These are Angela's top 3 picks when she wants to treat joint pain with natural anti-inflammatories and analgesics. It is possible to create pain relief naturally and slowly move away from the heavy drugs and medication. Listen in today to le...

In this episode Angela shares with us the amazing link research has now discovered between the good bacteria in the digestive tract of a breastfeeding mum and its transference, through breast milk, to her baby.   Through a very specialised system, our body can pass on to our children the good bacteria and probiotics from our own gut that our babies need to inoculate their digestive and immune syst...

In this brief episode Angela explains why anti-perspirants and chemically based deodorants can be potentially very hazardous for our health, including and especially breast health, with links between the use of Aluminium based anti-perspirants and the causation of breast cancer. Angela also chats about some safe alternatives that can be easily found in most health food stores or made at home!   -...

Did you know breathing can lower blood pressure, stop a panic attack, support our immune and protect our heart? In our busy 21st century lives most of us tend to breath shallow, stress filled breaths that barely oxygenate our bodies. In this episode Angela outlines for us the 5 big benefits of learning to breath deeply, slowly and from our diaphragm. Before finishing this episode you will be equip...

Mastitis is a painful inflammatory condition affecting 1 in 3 breastfeeding women. In this practical episode Angela explores the causes of mastitis and natural ways to treat and prevent this condition, including the use of strain specific probiotics.   -   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best compliment you can give is a referral, so please share this with your friends and re...

Why is it important to do this exercise in pregnancy? What is the pelvic floor and how to do exercise it? Learn in this short & sweet 5 minute episode exactly how to incorporate this vital practice into your every day routine during pregnancy and beyond to have a quick and strong recovery and avoid unpleasant symptoms such as incontinence and lower back pain.   -   Thanks for listening. If you enj...

Today we chat about the various methods of testing for potential allergens in our diet and environment. If you suffer from the classic hay-fever, hives, asthma and even anaphylactic responses you may already know you have an allergy but just need to conduct the right type of testing to find out what is triggering it, but perhaps you suffer from more insidious symptoms such as fatigue, tummy upsets...

This episode explores the realm of relationships, where Angela outlines what codependency is, how to identify a codependent relationship and how we can begin changing this dynamic to much more healthy one such as inter-dependance. If you have ever felt emotionally or physically depleted in a relationship, or perhaps you at times feel resentful or smothered then listen in to this episode to learn w...

This episode will help anyone who needs to get more or better quality sleep! Angela explains what melatonin is, how it is produced in the body and why it is essential to a good nights sleep. She outlines for us the reasons why we might not be getting enough and gives us simple, practical steps to improve our melatonin and in turn improve our sleep! Listen in today if you want to start getting your...

In this episode is all about the power of change. More specifically how we can most effectively empower ourselves to make positive change in our lives. We live in a world of information overload, so how can you begin to filter that information in a way that allows you to take action and move towards your priorities and goals? Listen today to find out!   -   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed thi...

Learn how to use this powerful oil to kill and prevent mould from growing in your home. Angela shares some of the symptoms that can be associated with mould exposure, how to test for mould sensitivities and her own mould cleaning routine that works a treat!   -   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best compliment you can give is a referral, so please share this with your friends...