The Natural Health Podcast

Let’s talk about MILK Milk brings all the health professionals to the debate! ⁣ ⁣ SOOOO many mixed messages about milk out there - WHAT IS THE TRUTH? ⁣ ⁣ We have been told to drink Milk as kids but why? ⁣ ⁣ Australia’s current milk production is the lowest level in 25 years - why? ⁣ Why are we the only species on Earth that consumes milk from another animal? ⁣ Why is Milk such a debated topic? ⁣ D...

Let’s talk about your diet!⁣ ⁣ Are you a business professional⁣ either working in the corporate world or running your own business ⁣ and you eat?⁣ ⁣ If so this is the episode for you!⁣ ⁣ You may think how is this different to other diets?⁣ Well being a business professional means you have a specific lifestyle, which mainly consists of cramming 36 hours or more into 24 hours.⁣ ⁣ You know exactly wh...

Let’s talk about the Ketogenic Diet Do you recommend the Ketogenic Diet? I get this question all the time - so I thought I would get in depth and answer this question for you in detail! The ketogenic diet is not a “new diet” it is around 100 years old! A ketogenic diet primarily consists of high-fats, moderate-proteins, and very-low-carbohydrates. The dietary macronutrients are divided into approx...

Let’s talk about SUGAR SUGAR SUGAR⁣ ⁣ I love Sugar and I also love Longevity ⁣ ⁣ But the two don’t go hand in hand!⁣ ⁣ In fact - Sugar may be shortening your life!⁣ ⁣ Yes, this is a big statement and I do back it up with science and biochemistry like always. ⁣ ⁣ I wanted to find out how sugar impact longevity because I don’t know about you. But I want to live a long and healthy life. ⁣ ⁣ And anyth...

Mondays with Mihaela ⁣ Let’s talk about your Weight and Anxiety - is there a link? ⁣ ⁣ 4.2 million people received mental health related prescriptions in 2017-18 ⁣ ⁣ 12.5 million people are overweight or obese These numbers are major and it is a major health concern here in Australia. ⁣ ⁣ But is there a link? ⁣ ⁣ Does obesity cause anxiety OR does anxiety cause obesity or are they completely not r...

Mondays with Mihaela Let’s talk about Insulin Resistance There is a lot of talk at the moment about Insulin Resistance and Sugar! So why not get into the details about it all right here. Why do you need to control your sugar intake and how your body deals with sugar? I get this question all the time, well the simple answer is so you prevent getting insulin resistance. But what harm does this have...

Let’s talk about Sauna and Stress Have you ever used a Sauna or been told to use it cause it is good for you and will help with your stress levels? But why is it good to sit in a room and be soaked in your own sweat? There is a new craze and it’s all about the Sauna Well you know me I am not all about the latest craze but when it comes to SAUNA I am on top of it - every single week I visit the Sau...

Let’s talk about the Coronavirus! The World Health Organisation has declared the Coronavirus as a global emergency. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has raised the level of travel advice for mainland China to 'level 4 – do not travel’. Russia has closed its 4300km border with China. Countries are canceling flights to and from China.. But why - what is the Coronavirus? If you want...

Let’s talk about Detoxing You should go on a detox - you have probably heard this before. Someone has probably said this to you before, but you either don’t know where to start or what you need to do. So you are left confused. Should you do a Celery juice detox? Fast? Take Supplements? Exercise? Eat only veggies ? Eat only fruit? I understand the confusion, I have been there - and done nothing abo...

STRESS IS MAKING YOU STUPID Yes I said it and yes it is true! We have all been stressed, we may be stressed now. But who would have thought that it makes you stupid. Probably not what you wanted to hear. Recent research by Bruce McEwen and colleagues at Rockefeller University indicates that stress can cause neurons to shrink or retract their connections - which is directly linked to your brain hea...

Let’s talk about The Truth about Sugar Alternatives Have you reduced your sugar intake or want to reduce it? Are you now using alternative sugars? Is sugar free good for you? What are some natural alternatives? All these are answered in this video! The average Australian is consuming an average of 60 grams of sugar each day that is a total equivalent to 14 teaspoons of white sugar! The scary thing...

Let’s talk about SLEEP Are you having issues with you sleep? Either not being able to sleep OR waking up in the middle of the night? Or even sleeping throughout the whole night but not feeling refreshed? Sleep issues are common and affect 45% of Australian adults. If you don’t have sleep issues the person next to you does. Do you want to sleep well every nigh? Is so this video is for you! On avera...

Let’s talk about STRESS STRESS STRESS Ever wondered about the link between stress, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands and cortisol? I talk about the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis a lot - why? Because I LOVE IT so I thought I would do a video about the HPA axis so maybe you start loving it too *haha* After this episode you will be well equipped to know what I am talking about when...

Let’s talk about Carbohydrates We have all been brain washed to believe that Carbohydrates (Carbs) are EVIL. Carbs make you fat. You need to cut out carbs to live healthy and so on… In my view the current view on carbohydrates is VERY short sighted In today’s video I will answer the below questions -What are carbs? -Is a low carb diet good for us? -What are the down falls of eating low carb for to...

Let’s talk about Success, not only in health or business but overall SUCCESS! I am absolutely addicted to being successful and ensuring I share with you what success is and how to achieve it. I mean that is why you are here - that is the first step Congratulations! To understand success we need to answer the below questions, and that is exactly what I do in this episode. -What is the secrete to su...

STRESS STRESS STRESS We hear this word everywhere and it has become a world wide used word. But the real question is - Is stress good for you? We have all been brain washed that all stress is BAD and it influences our biochemistry in a negative way - essentially resulting in disease. BUT is this all TRUE? I will go through what too little stress and too much stress does to your biochemistry, and a...

NO Hiccups are stopping me from recording and getting this message out to you! Let's get into it - Are you feeling flat, always chasing your next energy rush? You have a never ending to do list and can only get through a third of it before you crash and either need your next coffee or a nap. You have tried numerous energy drinks, 3+ coffees per day, supplements that apparently are meant to give yo...

ATTENTION ALL ENTREPRENEURS and Business Owners It is your creative thinking, goals orientated mind, out of this world thoughts, exceptional mindset, optimal brain function, superior emotional intelligence that underpin your drive to make a change and decide to be an Entrepreneur. I value you and want to make sure that you continue doing what you do best whilst having optimal health. I love busine...