The Well Woman Podcast with Dr Frances Pitsilis

DHEA should be used more but is not, because it's not taught.  DHEA has massive effects on all ages and protects all the organs. It helps prevent the diseases of ageing as well as giving mental and physical resilience and quality of life. I give details in my book - Well Woman  What is DHEA?  It is short for dehydroepiandrosterone.  I call it the quality of life hormone because it is 10-20 ti...

Everyone should know about this... Here is an update on the video contents... Magnesium is important for over 600 reactions. Most of my patients need magnesium. Th best absorbed magnesium's are Citrate, Glycinate and amino acid chelate. Threonate is said to get into the brain well. Beware Magnesium Oxalate or Oxide which are designed for constipation - they are not absorbed. Aspartate is also...

With our ageing population and on top of it, the reducing fertility rate, it's time to look at starting early to prevent the diseases of ageing.  Here I give an extensive suggested National strategy that would reduce costs, reduce the need for rest home beds and invigorate the national population My suggestions are based on my results as an Integrative second opinion doctor and my results alo...

Dr. Frances Pitsilis hosted an episode of the Well Woman podcast focused on addressing midriff weight gain, particularly in women over 40 and after menopause. She discussed how hormonal imbalances, particularly declining progesterone levels, can contribute to weight gain and metabolic issues. Dr. Pitsilis explained her approach to treating weight gain, which includes testing for hormone imbalances...

Dr. Frances Pitsilis hosted an episode of the Well Woman podcast focused on hirsutism and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). She discussed the prevalence and impact of excessive hair growth, explaining the difference between normal and abnormal hair patterns and the various causes including endocrine conditions, medications, and underlying health issues. Dr. Pitsilis outlined treatment options in...

Post Infectious Cough Having trouble drinking that cold beer without coughing? Up to 25% of people suffer from a post-infectious cough – this is the cough that continues for 3-8 weeks after you have recovered from that cold or chest infection. It keeps you, or others, awake at night. It gets worse in air-conditioning, when you speak, go outside, laugh or have cold drinks. Indeed some people get th...

Metformin has been controversial or even rubbished in some quarters.  Here I give extensive details regarding why some regard it as unsuitable but why there is overwhelming evidence that it gives many benefits  that extend to  - anti-aging - prevention of cancer, dementia, heart disease, macular degeneration, kidney disease etc - great for the skin, and also reducing skin cancer. - helpful in Poly...

A worthwhile interview for women in any stage of life, but especially women in leadership.  Here I interview Christine Rankin- Macintyre, a well known figure in New Zealand, especially when it comes to leadership. Christine discusses how she developed resilience from early childhood in a stressful home. We reviewed whether strong women are born or made. She stressed the importance of women support...

Please share this episode with your friends  Dr. Frances Pitsilis hosted the Well Woman podcast to discuss winter wellness strategies, focusing on how to boost immune health and prevent respiratory illnesses like colds and flu. She outlined key lifestyle factors including adequate sleep, exercise, stress management, and a plant-based diet with adequate protein while avoiding gluten and dairy when...

After years of studying, learning and her clinical experience, i still remark about the lack of use of progesterone for women of all ages that I see.  As a result she wrote a whole book about progesterone (not published) and some of this information was included in her best selling book - Well Woman. Here I explain all the areas that are important where progesterone should be used but is often not...

Introduction to the Well Woman Podcast with Dr Frances Pitsilis  This podcast has been created because womens health at mid life and all around it is still too often misunderstood, rushed or oversimplified, especially in the areas of hormones. I want to get the information out there to as many women as possible.  In these podcasts I will be speaking directly to you about topics I think are relevan...