Unstress with Dr Ron Ehrlich

The Australian Government COVID Treatment Forum was conducted on April 7th, 26 months after the epidemic began, and the government has decided that now is the time to focus on high-risk patients and early treatment.  Although...

 Today’s Unstress is a special edition. We’re actually going to be cutting in and out of a very special forum that was held in early April 2022, sponsored by the Australian Government’s Health Department, or coordinated also with the National Health and Medical Research Council, the NHMRC, and the Therapeutic Goods Administration, the Chair of that, and the Chair of the ATAG...

Today, I’m sharing my own experiences with allergies and how a holistic approach helped me overcome them. I’m also sharing some of the highlights of my interview with Prof Pete Smith, how psychotherapy helped me with allergies, the five-pillar model and so much more. ----  You can also watch this episode at https://drronehrlich.com/   ----- TIME TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH...

Allergies. What an exciting topic. What should we know about it? Today, we are going to be exploring the world of allergies with one of Australia’s leading allergists. My guest today is Professor Pete Smith. Pete commenced his medical studies at the University of Tasmania and specialised in paediatrics in Adelaide before completing his PhD in molecular immunology.  Pete has a clinic on...

Have you ever been to a holistic doctor? What does a holistic doctor do that a traditional doctor doesn’t? In this week’s Healthy Bite, we’ll discuss Dr Sandeep Gupta’s holistic approach and how it has inspired me. We talked about so many interesting issues, and I wanted to share them with you. ----  You can also watch this episode at https://drronehrlich.com/   -...

We've noted before that chronic inflammation is the common denominator among all diseases. Today, we'll dig deeper into that topic, taking it to a level that impacts a wide spectrum of disease states: cardiovascular disease. We touch on one, but we also go into great detail about early COVID prevention and treatment. Chronic inflammation is the key, regardless of the condition. And today's guest i...

Did you know that with regenerative agriculture, instead of 500 years, we can grow soil one or two inches and a half centimetres in three to five years? Regenerative Agriculture is a theme we explore on the podcast recently.  This week was an opportunity to reconnect with Christos. His ideas are quite fascinating, and I admire how he incorporates natural materials and takes a holistic approac...

In this Unstress episode, we welcome back Dr Christos Miliotis.  Dr Christos has been exploring strategies to draw down greenhouse gases from the sky to soil for 17 years, with a particular focus on the role of microbes in building the soil carbon sponge and drawing in more water vapour from the atmosphere and storing it in the soil. In this fascinating discussion, Christo sheds lig...

This week on the Unstress, we talked about Building Biology. It is a science that studies the health hazards with the built environment, and something I believe we should all be engaged on.  This week’s Healthy Bite, I get to reflect and discuss all different stressors that affect our health, and recognizing the 'whole' person and environment in disease prevention and cure may be the ke...

What exactly is Building Biology? And how can you use it to improve your health and well-being at home? Today, we will learn everything about Building Biology from Nicole Bijlsma. Nicole Bijlsma is a woman driven by a passion to help the environment. Nicole, a former naturopath and acupuncturist with 15 years of clinical expertise, switched careers to become a building biologist after discovering...

This week, we revisited medical science, which I believe should be at the top of our agenda because it affects each and every one of our lives in ways that we could never have anticipated earlier. Join me in this episode as I read an article:  The Illusion of Evidence-Based Medicine  and as well as share my thoughts on it. ----  You can also watch this episode at https://drronehrlic...

Today, we are going to be continuing with the theme can we “trust the science?”.   It is a wonderful privilege to be able to interview one of these professionals who, for many of you, will require no further introduction. My guest today is Prof David Healy. I have known him because of the wonderful book he has written, Pharmageddon. Prof David Healy is a psychiatrist, scientist, p...

This week's Healthy Bite is a real treat that broadens our understanding of speech pathology. Nikki is a treasure of knowledge; we talked about Laryngology 101, paresis, silent reflux, and so much more and it episode reminded me how interrelated the body is.   Join me as we discuss the highlights of our conversation, including consuming liquid while eating, what to drink to prevent reflux, an...

Have you ever heard of silent reflux? In this week’s episode, we are going to talk about this and a whole lot of other things.  My guest today is Nikki Martin. Nikki is a skilled Speech Pathologist with 22 years of experience. She has an immense experience in Voice and Swallowing problems, with an exceptionally high client success rate. I had the pleasure of being referred to her for my...

My interview with Dr Traill Dowie took much longer than normal since we lost track of time chatting face to face and became absorbed in so many fascinating talks covering a wide range of issues. I also had the opportunity to recognise how well this episode fits in with the other episodes I've done over the past months and years. This Healthy Bite allows me to reflect and share my thoughts on the t...

Today's episode is a little different because I had the pleasure of catching up with my guest in my own home studio and we did the interview face to face, which reminded me of what I believe we've all learned as a result of this pandemic. And that is, while we have access to online communication, nothing beats talking and looking at people's faces and examining body language and facial expressions...

This week on the podcast, I spoke with Integrative Psychologist, Nigel Denning. We covered many different areas that made me reflect on some wars we are facing then and now.  Tune in as I go through some key points from my talk with Nigel Denning, what Nigel thought is the biggest challenge of this health journey we’re in, Mind Medicine Institute, and so much more. ----  You can al...

In what ways do psychedelics help? Today, let’s explore the world of psychedelics, integrative psychology, mental health, the pandemic, and a whole range of other things. My guest today is Nigel Denning. Nigel is a Counselling Psychologist in private practise, working with individuals, couples and families. He studied in Australia and overseas with many current leaders in psychological resea...

Holistic health encompasses more than just the physical body; it also includes aspects of the mind. Join me in this Healthy Bite as I talk about holistic healing, the highlights of my discussion with Dr Jim Papadopoulos, the pandemic and so much more. ----  You can also watch this episode at https://drronehrlich.com/   ----- TIME TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH? Join me in my online healt...

Do you know that there is a specialist who can help you with your sleep problems, too? We've talked a lot about getting adequate sleep, but I don't think we've covered everything there is to know about it. Today, we are talking to one of Australia's leading experts in this field. It's Dr Jim Papadopoulos. Jim is a Paediatric, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician. He is widely known for his wor...

Lessons from the past is a theme I’ve been exploring for quite a while now. How these lessons inform our future is a really exciting concept. In this Healthy Bite, let’s talk about Tyson Yunkaporta’s book, Sand Talk. Through the eyes of an Indigenous person, he attempts to convey a picture of the modern world to his readers. I also recommend two other books that you could read ab...

How much more could we discover if we listened more intently and made a deeper connection with the land from an indigenous perspective? My guest today is Tyson Yunkaporta. Tyson is an academic, an art critic, and a researcher who belongs to the Apalech Clan in far north Queensland. He carves traditional tools and weapons and also works as a senior lecturer in Indigenous Knowledge at Deakin Univers...

As you know in our previous Healthy Bite episodes, we have identified many “Ps” on how we approach this pandemic. Well, I have another P that I think is a great addition to this list. This week, I had Dr Ross Walker as a guest to give us the annual healthy heart checkup we all need.  Join me in this Healthy Bite as I talk about the leading cause of death globally, how much do we n...

When should you go to the doctor for a heart checkup? Today, it’s time for our annual check-up with a cardiologist, (and my good friend) Dr Ross Walker.  Dr Ross Walker is an Integrative Cardiologist practicing in Sydney, Australia. A prolific communicator with his own radio show “Healthy Living” airing Sunday nights on 2GB Sydney, Ross offers a wealth of information. For mo...

Sadly, in our health system, whether we’re talking about chronic disease management, whether we’re talking about mental health, physical health, whether we are talking even about the pandemic I have identified this list of Ps that seem to drive our approach in many of our approaches to health in our system. Join me in this Healthy Bite as I talk about immune function, the Ps affec...