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

Do you know the signs of a stroke? How do you respond? Learn the FAST system of identifying and responding to a stroke to minimise permanent damage and possibly save your life or that of a loved one! We also chat about ways to reduce your risk of having a stroke with some easy steps you can take to prevent stroke and heart disease formation. This show is a must listen and definitely one you'll wan...

Find out how you can optimise your liver and detox pathways with this episode! The liver has to process 100's of chemicals everyday. There are two main phases in the process of liver detoxification. In this episode Angela outlines for us the main nutrients our liver needs to activate these pathways and safely and effectively eliminate these chemicals and toxic byproducts from our body. Listen in t...

Did you know that fat tissue is actually hormonally active? This eye opening episode reveals the varied symptoms and chronic conditions that can be related to carrying excess weight and the resulting metabolic syndromes. Things like infertility, PCOS, fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease, poor memory and much more! Listen today to learn how it can affect us and simple, easy steps to start r...

Angela shares with us an overview of the many benefits of doing yoga daily throughout pregnancy. Yoga can help reduce pain and strain, strengthen our bodies and protect our backs during pregnancy, create flexibility and is great preparation for a healthy, natural birth! Yoga teaches us some great positions that open our pelvis and help to get our gorgeous babies into the ideal position for a smoot...

Understanding the gut & how it works in our busy 21st century lives, many of us forget to take the time out our bodies need to truly heal and recover when we are sick. In this episode Angela explores with us why it is so important to listen to our bodies and take the appropriate amount of time to recover.. including a 2-3 day gap AFTER we are feeling well again. Angela sheds light on how the virus...

Part 2 in our gut series. Today Angela shares with us the 3 main steps needed in order to properly heal our digestive system. Angela also covers specific nutrients needed when healing and maintaining healthy gut function. Join us today ensure you gut is happy and healthy!   -   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best compliment you can give is a referral, so please share this wi...

In this episode we take a slightly more scientific look at the gut, what it is made up of, the individual layers and how they function. We also explore ways the gut can be damaged and how we can prevent this. We touch on nutrients needed for different cells in the gut. This is the first episode in a two part series so join us next week where we continue exploring specific nutrients we need and how...

Join us today as Angela highlights for us the benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids such as DHA & EPA in pregnancy and beyond. You will learn why this nutrient is important, how it helps mum and baby, how we can include more of this in our diet, which fish are safe to eat in pregnancy and how to choose a good fish oil supplement. Show notes & Resources - Heart Foundation Article listing amounts of EPA D...

Today's episode is an in depth look into the vital function of the neurotransmitter serotonin in regulation of our mood, sleep, eating habits, anxiety, depression, OCD, pain, memory and much more! Angela explains why we may be deficient in serotonin and melatonin, why Tryptophan is important, what co-factors we need, such as B3, B6, Zinc, Folate, for serotonin to work properly. You will learn how...

Part 2 in our series, Angela covers the remaining nutrients that are essential for us to intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding to have a happy, healthy baby and enjoy a strong, healthy body ourselves! Covering symptoms of deficiency as well as RDI and therapeutic dosage ranges. Angela also touches on the benefits of delayed cord clamping, an overview of trimester specific nutrients as well as...

This 2 part series provides an easy to understand overview of the main nutrients needed during pregnancy and specifics as to why we need them, what roles they play for baby and for mum. Angela also ties in the role of methylation and when we need to consider activated nutrients, how we can use diet to boost our intake and how to reduce our risk factors for gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia. T...

As we head into winter and the annual sniffles come out to visit, we wanted to dedicate an episode to giving you some practical, take-away tips that you can use straight away to ensure you can stay healthy this chilly season. So listen in to hear Angela's best winter wellness tips!   -   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best compliment you can give is a referral, so please sha...

Want to enjoy some chocolate with the family but avoid all the sugar and processed chocolate on the market? Well there is a simple solution.. make your own! Today Angela shares with us her super simple, 3 ingredient, nutritious chocolate recipe which you can make in 5 minutes at home. You don't have to be a pro in the kitchen to make this, anyone can do it. So listen and give it a try today - your...

In July 2016 the FDA released a serious new health warning for a group of antibiotics due to their "disabling side effects". In this episode Angela uncovers for us the potential dangers and irreversible side effects this popular class of antibiotics - Fluoroquinolone's. In 2010 Levaquin, an antibiotic in this category, was the best selling antibiotic in the USA. We now know that this group of drug...

Have you ever wondered why just when you finally get to the end of a busy period in life or at work and you are FINALLY ready to rest on holidays - you get sick!!? This is not as uncommon as you'd think, it's actually been named 'Leisure Sickness' in the medical community and it has been linked to some identifiable causes. The good news is there are some simple steps you can take to prevent it! So...

In this very practical episode Angela breaks down for us exactly what goes into her nutrient-packed morning smoothie and the health benefits of each ingredient (e.g. cacao, LSA, lecithin, chia seeds and much more!). A smoothie is a great way to sneak so many vitamins, minerals, protein and EFA's into your daily diet, so listen in today if you want to boost your health and enjoy a delicious, ice co...

In this episode Angela breaks down for us the role of iron in the body, who is likely to become deficient, what the tell-tale symptoms are and how we can go about supplementing our iron levels. Angela discusses the different forms of iron and how we can avoid becoming constipated by taking the right form with the right co-factors to assist absorption and function. Listen in today if you are iron d...

In this episode Angela gives us an insight into how to build an individual herbal remedy from scratch. She discusses the purpose and benefits of using a herbal remedy, how to pick the herbs, how many herbs to put in each formula and much more! This is an excellent episode for all the budding herbalists and Naturopath's out there, as well as for anyone who is interested in improving their health th...

Join us today as we discuss this current hot topic of Medicinal Marijuana. 2017 sees the laws in Australia changing to allow the use of medically prescribed Marijuana in the treatment of many common conditions. This interview with Medical Marijuana expert Dr Patel covers the background, historical and current use of Marijuana to treat a wide range of conditions including: chronic pain, cancer, anx...

In this episode Angela covers the most common causes of diarrhoea and gives you the tools to start treating and preventing diarrhoea so you can have a happy healthy functioning gut. Show notes & Resources Bristol Stool Chart   -   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 iTu...

In this punchy episode Angela shares with us her 3 favourite herbs for balancing female hormones. She explains how they can positively affect our levels of progesterone, estrogen and help support the integral role of the liver in hormonal balance and fertility. If you suffer from PMS, painful or irregular periods, acne, infertility, endometriosis or any other hormonally related symptom then this e...

This episode is dedicated to those of us with a sweet tooth! If you find you crave sugar and all things sweet then this episode will give you 4 simple keys to begin balancing your blood sugar which is the key to breaking the viscous cycle of sweet cravings. This a practical, straight forward episode which will leave you feeling empowered to take control over your sweet tooth today!   -   Thanks fo...

Join us for this fun new format where Angela answers 4 of your listener questions! You will learn when is the best time to take probiotics (before, after or in between meals). How to know if you need a multivitamin and/or fish oil supplement. Natural methods of birth control and how to judge if you're getting enough vitamin D! - Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best compliment...

If you have IBS there is a good chance you've heard of the Low FODMAP diet. But what does it really entail? Which foods are allowed and what is the ultimate purpose of doing this diet?   In this episode Angela answers all these questions and more, giving us a complete overview of the Low FODMAP diet, the goal of this treatment, as well as the next steps, such as SIBO and IgG food intolerance testi...

In this practical episode Angela sheds light for us on the best way to treat Pyroluria, outlining the most effective nutrients to help bring balance to the body and mind, assist in anxiety reduction, lower stress & boost mood. She discussed the best forms of zinc and B6 to try and how it can be important to monitor levels and try different formulations. If you've been struggling with Pyroluria lis...