Medicine Unravelled

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian traditional medicine which still exists prominently today. The raw food diet is the modern take on primitive living whereby one will only consume uncooked foods. However both these practices have much in common from their aim to prevent rather than treat disease and using the holistic approach of connecting the mind, body and spirit. Let’s get a taster in today’s epi...

In today’s episode, Rads talks about just one of the many changes she made to her diet and the dramatic effects that had. Her health journey is ongoing and she will continue to share the results of her experiments so that you can skip straight to reaping the results! Listen to the first episode of Series 1, if you haven’t already, to help put this episode into context: https://anchor.fm/radicalrad...

Far too often we find ourselves saying we’re bored and stuck in a rut whether it’s at work, a relationship or just your day-to-day routine. Feeling stuck not only ruins our mood, but stops us from being able to grow and enjoy life. Life IS growth. So if we stop growing then we’re basically no longer living. So let’s look at how we can make Toby daily changes to spice things up in our life to keep...

Is optimism truly what helps the world leaders and high fliers reach their goals, attract success, be happier, healthier and inspirational? Today we’ll discuss the key differences between a pessimist and an optimist- mindset. It isn’t all about ‘thinking positive’. Although that plays a part, there is much more we can do to revert to a habit of optimism to help us live our optimal life! Remember t...

What is period poverty? Is it only a problem of developing countries? So far this week, we have spoken about the luxuries of tracking your periods, synching with your seasons and optimising your diet and exercise. However, all of that is irrelevant when you’re struggling to meet your basic hygiene needs during the period itself. Globally, the social and cultural stigma around periods remains stron...

A large proportion of females are either on or have been on a hormone contraceptive pill for a variety of reasons. Many who have used them from a young age and/ or for a long time without fully understanding the repercussions on their body. This episode advises on how to optimise your health no matter what your pill taking status is. SHOW OUTLINE: 00:46 introduction. 01:14 How does the Pill work?...

We all experience our periods differently. Although we may use the same words for many of the symptoms we get, the way we perceive those for ourselves are unique to us. We have normalised so many of these symptoms such as period pains, mood swings and bloating, that we don’t even consider if it’s normal and healthy or not. Today Rads will go through some of the common symptoms experienced during o...

Have you had days with abundant energy and extreme productivity only to be followed by days of extreme exhaustion? This can be completely normal, as we’ll see in today’s episode. Today Rads explains how the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle (Menstruation, follicular, ovulation and luteal) can be mapped to the 4 natural seasons. Knowledge of this will help you understand your energy, mood and focus a...

Today’s episode is more of a revision and laying of foundational knowledge in preparation of upcoming episodes. We’ll go through the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle, the 4 main female hormones and the 2 entities interact. Show outline: 00:48 Introduction. 01:20 What is the Menstrual cycle? 01:57 The 4 Phases of the cycle. 02:12 Menstruation phase. 02:29 Follicular phase. 02:44 Ovulation. 03:00 Lut...

This week on Medicine Unravelled, Rads is focusing on Women’s reproductive health and especially on periods. Periods are something many women would love to live without, others would love to have more of and that men strive to understand. Throughout the week, you’ll gain a different insight into the menstrual cycle, the truths about the effects ‘the pill’ has on your body, managing period pains an...

When did you last live a day as your true authentic self? In this fast paced world we live in, we’re constantly expected to conform and encouraged to live by other people’s standards. This creates a conflict between our own values and true nature and that of others’, which leads us to feel anxious and stressed. In today’s episode we will hear a beautiful story that depicts the importance of embody...

We’re constantly told by Doctors, family, media and society to Eat “good nutrition”. However, do we really know what that is? In today’s episode, we’ll be looking at the basic building blocks that make up the foundation of a nutritious diet. Stick around for future episodes where we’ll be diving more deeply into the different nutrient components.

Joint pain, whether it is caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, gout or post traumatic is one of the commonest presentation to both GPs and the Emergency Department. Worryingly, over the recent years this increase has included more young adults. Much of this can be attributed to the poor diet and lifestyle. Having tried all the pills and potions, patients then revert to considering dietary changes...

It sounds silly, but many of us have never been taught how to eat well. We constantly hear about ‘what’ to eat but not enough emphasis is put on ‘how’ to eat. Today you’ll discover some simple habit busters that will having you eating the right way in no time. And perhaps even see some weight change as a side effect.

Have you ever wondered where this common phrase comes from? Listen in to find out the many health benefits apples have, that have given them their celebrity status.

In this second episode about antioxidants, Rads shares the importance of getting all the colours into your diet to maximise antioxidant intake. Each colour has its own special powers required by our body!

This is the first episode on the amazing antioxidants. These days, when it comes to health, antioxidants get VIP seating. Yet, so often I’m lucky if I mention them and others have heard of the word let alone what they are, what they do and more importantly, why we NEED to know about them. Listen in to get more clarity and some great tips.

What is your dream? Do you want to give your vision a jumpstart? In today’s episode, Rads will go through 6 questions to ask yourself that will help speed up the delivery of your dreams and goals.

Today we’ll take a look at the power of a solid morning routine. Rads shares part of her morning routine with additional tips on what you can do to win your morning. Leave a voice message with your questions and feedback: https://anchor.fm/radicalrads/message

Growing old is inevitable but it doesn’t need to be a stagnating and negative process. With the proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle, we can slow the aging process, prevent the ailments and grow old gracefully and vibrantly.

When we’re stressed it is far too easy to reach for those unhealthy foods that don’t serve our mind or body. In today’s episode, we’ll look at a few of the top stress busting foods you can include in your daily diet.

Medicine Unravelled is a daily podcast that delves into the root causes of illnesses. Rads shares her passion for helping others achieve their body’s and life’s potential by optimising their health with simple daily changes. This podcast will make you a health nut!