The Health Formula Show

In today's Ask Paula Friday episode, we look at questions from our community surrounding multivitamins for children, vaccines, parasites and getting to the root cause of estrogen dominance! Tune in to hear: Do I have parasites? (1:38) The best multivitamin for children (5:18) The DEF recommended dosage for children (9:21) Vaccines: yay or nay? (10:45) Impact of vaccines on children and adults (13:...

In today's Wellness Wednesday episode, we shed more light on the link between leaky gut and autoimmune issues, our digestive tract, ways good bacteria gets wiped out and what leaky gut feels like! Tune in to hear: The root cause may be your gut (4:41) Problems of having leaky gut (7:26) Symptoms of leaky gut (8:24) How does leaky gut affect autoimmune conditions? (10:14) Can allergies be linked to...

In today's Mindful Monday episode, we talk about how to lead a better life with the right choices, the different root causes for dandruff and the magic natural oil to make your hair, brows and lashes grow! Tune in to hear: What's in the DEF? (1:16) Every challenge is a learning experience (5:36)  My favourite smoothie bowl ingredient (11:27)  Why you need to have at least one serving of pulses eve...

In today's Ask Paula Friday episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the dangers of high EMFs. We also look at questions from our community surrounding prebiotics vs probiotics, infrared sauna blankets, underactive thyroid and tips for addressing low and high iron levels! Tune in to hear: Look out for this when getting a sauna (1:34) Problems with EMF exposure (4:00) Do daily probiotics help good...

In today's Wellness Wednesday episode, we talk about why I recommend probiotics and who should not take them, histamine sensitivities and the importance of emptying your bowels everyday. Press play and get to finally understand probiotics! Tune in to hear: Podcast recap of the week (3:02) Are probiotics good for you? (4:25) Factors that can contribute to pathogenic overgrowth (5:30) The importance...

  Sometimes the simplest habits are the ones that truly transform your health! In today's Mindful Monday episode, we talk about nature's air purifier, why your body craves chocolate and how spending time in nature can boost your productivity! Tune in to hear: How to be a better version of yourself (3:57) Why you need to take action (7:20) Food is everything (9:43) Tips for healthy eating when you'...

In today's Ask Paula Friday episode, we look at questions from our community surrounding tips for addressing PCOS and its link with inflammation, the impact of low iron and the dangers of using toxic sunscreens and my top alternatives.  Tune in to hear: Why you should test your iron levels (1:50) Reasons for having low iron (3:27) Symptoms and causes of PCOS (5:39) Getting to the root cause (8:38)...

In today's Wellness Wednesday episode, we talk about root causes of IBS, the link between the bacteria in our gut and the way we think and why you need to run functional medicine lab tests. Tune in to hear: Symptoms of IBS (2:30) The gut-brain axis (4:00) Factors that contribute to IBS (5:59)  Is it dysbiosis? (6:35) The best test for food sensitivities (8:16) Why low stomach acid may be a trigger...

In today's Mindful Monday episode, we talk about why you should have a smoothie for breakfast, why you have brain fog  and the best way to get your daily fibre in. I'll also be sharing how to pick the best maca powder and the brand I recommend! Tune in to hear: Nourish your skin, hair and nails with this hot chocolate (1:23) If everything is under control, you are not going fast enough (3:17) Why...

In today's Ask Paula Friday episode, we look at questions from our community surrounding tips for keeping your gut microbiome healthy and the natural approach for ringworm. I'll also be helping you understand Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and other health tips on probiotics! Tune in to hear:  How to naturally manage dry eyes (3:25)  Why I recommend taking daily probiotics (4:21)  Do I have ringwor...

In today's Wellness Wednesday episode, we talk about something that most people don't even know they have, H. pylori! I'll be highlighting the link between ulcers and H. pylori and how this bacteria can contribute to skin issues. I'll also be sharing with you the exact reason I avoid salads when traveling abroad. Tune in to hear:  How H. pylori survives in your GI tract (2:36)  The link between st...

In today's Mindful Monday episode, we talk about why I don't eat salads in the winter, how to have a better work-life balance and how your food portions affect longevity. I'll also be sharing one of my favourite wonder foods that can completely transform your health! Tune in to hear: The key to a healthy life (1:03) Be vulnerable with yourself (2:57) The new snack I'm obsessed with (8:11) Why you...

In today's Ask Paula Friday episode, we look at questions from our community on tools for healing from a virus naturally, boosting immunity, choosing the right probiotics and my four-step-approach for recovering from a virus and other health tips! Tune in to hear: How to maintain a healthy lifestyle (3:00) The first step to addressing a virus (6:15) The right approach to recovering from the Epstei...

In today's Wellness Wednesday episode, we talk about parasite-fighting foods, the parasite protocol I use in my private practice, the importance of supplements and more. I'll also be sharing the reasons why nutrition alone is not enough for removing parasites! Tune in to hear: The answer has always existed (2:44) Parasite-fighting foods (8:00) How to warm up your smoothies during winter (12:06) Wh...

Fasting! One of my favourite topics. In this episode, we talk about the powerful health benefits of spending time in nature, my top intermittent fasting method and how to eat healthy when you don't have access to a kitchen. I'll also be sharing with you my thoughts on having one meal a day and what the ideal meal timing looks like. Tune in to hear: Perfection vs Progress (3:09) Make this one thing...

In today's Ask Paula Friday episode, we look at questions from our community concerning water filter and slowing down age-related hearing loss. I also share my top clean hair product brands and how to use seed cycling for balancing female hormones.  Tune in to hear: Age related hear loss: Causes and remedies (1:28) Step-by-step seed cycling (4:13) Why I use clean hair products (12:00) Which water...

In today's Wellness Wednesday episode, we talk about signs and symptoms of hidden parasites and why it's so common, a parasite's life cycle and more. I'll be sharing why I buy my food from the farmers' market, how I wash my produce and why it's the healthier option for you! Tune in to hear: What are parasites and why is it so common? (3:30) How you can get intestinal parasites (7:00) Hidden sympto...

In today's episode, we talk about how to incorporate self-love and self-care into your schedule, updates in Synergised, my full-time degree and the importance of allowing yourself to rest. I'll also be sharing with you the different types of fat and which ones to choose from.   Tune in to hear: Self-care and self-love: why you need it & how I incorporate it  (5:09) What I eat in a day (12:22) Heal...

In today's episode, we look at questions from our community concerning supplements that support your immune system after healing candida, the mouth-gut connection as well as how food sensitivities can be linked to bad breath. Tune in to hear: Can you have a normal balanced diet after candida? (2:13) Root causes for bad breath (6:44) The dangers of metal fillings (12:26) Why blood work is not enoug...

In today's episode, we talk about the relationship between candida and the brain and some important tips on getting rid of candida. If you want to know how to pick the best labs for your symptoms then grab a notepad and press play! Tune in to hear: Advanced functional medicine lab testing (1:23) Our gut wall (4:07) The removal process of candida (5:47) The serious side-effects of candida (8:18) Ho...

In today's episode, we talk about a conference I attended recently, updates in Synergised and why you need to detox your body seasonally. Press play and prepare to learn: the secrets of choosing the right path for your life and how to choose the best labs for your symptoms.  Tune in to hear: My new exciting launch (2:38) Why you need to detox seasonally (5:23) The intense conference I attended (8:...

In today's Ask Paula Friday episode, we look at questions from our community concerning menopause, the chocolate brand I recommend, root causes for onion-like odour, my opinion on sea moss as well as the importance of eating hormone supporting foods. Tune in to hear: How to support your health during menopause (2:34) Filtered water vs bottled/spring water vs tap water (7:34) Why you smell the way...

In today's Wellness Wednesday episode, we talk about the relationship between candida overgrowth and leaky gut, how gluten contributes to candida and more. If you want to know why you haven't gotten rid of candida… this one is for you! Tune in to hear: Understanding candida overgrowth (3:15) Symptoms of leaky gut (5:10) Why I'm not a proponent of these foods (6:58) Head to www.paulabenedi.com/epis...

In today's Mindful Monday episode, we talk about how to detoxify the functional medicine way, my favourite Reset and the importance of forming healthy habits. An interesting episode that will inspire you to be the best 'YOU'. Tune in to hear: My new exciting launch (2:02) The best gift for your liver (3:57) What I eat in a day (7:24) Wellness hack of the week (13:22) What makes a person healthy?(1...

In today's Ask Paula Friday episode, we look at questions from our community concerning estrogen dominance, low libido, leaky gut, best oils to use during pregnancy as well as my integrative medicine approach to lupus.  Tune in to hear: Why you need to identify the root cause (3:04) How leaky gut can contribute to autoimmune conditions (7:47) Safe pregnancy oils (10:44) Why you should eliminate ox...