Viva Natural Health

Hello everyone, I’m back with the podcast and delighted to be here! Today, I’m catching you all up on life over the past 12 months and what 2022 had in store for me.  I’m talking about my health, personal relationships, how you can work with me this year, the online courses I have available and my intention going forward. If you are a return listener, thank you so much for checking back in and if...

Today marks the 150th episode of the podcast and what a journey it has been! This is the last episode…for a while anyway as I’m going to take a break from podcasting to focus my attention on other areas, but, who knows - it might be back with a bang in the future.  In this episode, I have my podcast editor Ciara interview me for a change on all manner of things from personal life to business AND o...

Dr Monica Handa-Henshaw BSc DC PgDip MCC FCBP was awarded BSc Chiropractic (distinction) from the Angelo European College of Chiropractics in 1993 & holds numerous other post graduate qualifications . She specialises in clinical biomechanics of posture (CBP) & was the first female in the UK to gain certification in this technique. Dr Monica has 2 children ages 19 & 16, who have both be...

Keith Littlewood spent the first twenty five years of his career in the fitness and rehabilitation industry working around the world helping to get clients out of pain and stronger. Now working as an independent researcher and coach studying the effects of the environment and endocrine responses, and also working as a coach globally with those who want to better energy, digestion, mood, fertility,...

Natalia Vásquez is a passionate and committed physiotherapist with experience and great interest in pelvic health and neurological pelvic dysfunction. After graduating with a First Class degree in Physiotherapy, Natalia gained a Master’s in Clinical Neuroscience at University College London and immediately started her clinical research into neurogenic bladder and pelvic dysfunction. Following her...

Today, I'm going in-depth on two listener questions regarding acne from detox and mold toxicity. This episode is packed with information and advice for those experiencing similar health struggles. Check out the show notes below for links to all the resources mentioned as I'm sure you'll find them useful! Mentioned: My Chiropractic Experience & X-rays Chiropractor Dr Monica  TikTok Mold Video ...

Laura Lyons is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She is the owner of Wild Lyons Wellness and the founder of Wild + Well-Fed Wellness Collective and online course Rewild Your Gut. She is a women’s health nutritionist with a focus on metabolism, hormones and digestion.  Her goal is to help women understand their bodies better, take the fear out of food and help women thrive in a world o...

Theresa Piela is the founder of Living Roots Wellness. A Colon Hydrotherapist by training, she now works as an independent health researcher & brain rewiring coach.  Theresa holds space for 1:1 and group coaching, emphasizing “Brain Rewiring & EFT Tapping” for those with complex histories of gut-brain-trauma disorders.  She focuses on supporting the most complicated cases of “chronic illne...

This is a recent interview I did with Deb Schofield as part of the Bump to Beyond online membership... Questions I cover: Tips on handling the peri-menopausal shift Foods to eat/avoid for bloating, GERD and IBS Why I don’t recommend vegetarian or vegan diets  How to balance your blood sugar & ‘build your plate’ Advice on gaining weight and/or muscle Mentioned: BUMP TO BEYOND INSTAGRAM https://...

Mimi Lindquist (nicknamed The Mushroom Queen) is a Culinary Nutrition Expert, AHCC educator and host of The Medicin Podcast, which focuses on expansion for body, mind + relationship. Mimi teaches people every day via online courses, social media and her podcast how to incorporate more medicinal mushrooms into their lifestyle in easy and delicious ways. She believes the dynamic intelligence of mush...

In todays episode, I'm answering audience questions on an Instagram Q&A covering topics such as vulvodynia, migranes, mold toxicity, parasites, eczema and h. pylori among others so I’m certain there’s something you will find interesting! Mentioned: Previous Ep on Vaginal Health My Mold Journey Episodes HERE and HERE  -------- MY LINKS: AIR DOCTOR & AMAZING AIR - Use code AMAZINGVIV for £20...

DR AVANTI KUMAR SINGH - AYURVEDA Dr. Kumar-Singh demystifies Ayurveda and other integrated medicine, showing how these simple, ancient practices are the key to unlocking a healthy modern life. Having encountered the limitations of Western medicine, Dr. Kumar-Singh left her career after years in emergency medicine to study the traditional, ancient healing practices of the East, with an emphasis on...

In this episode, I share my interview from Sheradyn Dekker's Podcast 'Empowered Hormones'. I discuss my own journey with acne and how I resolved it, the different types of acne and actionable tips to get you started! We discuss: My Acne journey The different types of acne & what they mean The root causes of acne  Acne locations & what these indicate Where to begin to rebalance your skin Me...

Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients overcome hormone and digestive issues through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to take the driver's seat over their health and...

Esosa E., MS, CNS, LDN also known as “Raw Girl” of therawgirl.com is a dynamic Certified Nutrition Specialist, Behavioral Coach, host of the Staying Ageless Podcast, founder of Staying Ageless University, and published author with ten years of experience inspiring others to live their best healthiest lives. After completing her Masters in Nutrition and Integrative Health, Esosa worked as a Clinica...

Lauren Geertsen is a Body Connection Coach and the creator of the holistic health website EmpoweredSustenance.com, which has supported over 40 million readers. She's the author of The Invisible Corset: Break Free of Beauty Culture and Embrace Your Radiant Self, and the founder of Floral Song Flower Essences. Links:  https://empoweredsustenance.com https://invisiblecorset.com https://floralsong.com...

I'm back with a solo episode to talk about all things relating to vaginal health including my recent experiences with smear/pap testing and menstrual cups. I also discuss the following common conditions: Vaginal dryness, normal discharge/mucus, reoccurring yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, vulvodynia, vaginismus and STIs.  Mentioned: Bump to Beyond Vitanica Berkey Water Filter AHCC / Mimi  ht...

Christine DeLozier, L.Ac. As an acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice, Christine DeLozier, L.Ac., specializes in sexual health, treating all orientations and identities. Acupuncture is great for sexual function, but to address the underlying mechanics of consistently great sex, the key is diet. For this reason, she works with patients to develop dietary habits that support their sexual g...

Caitria Thiele is a licensed acupuncturist & Chinese medicine practitioner, and the founder of Connected Healing. She works with patients in person in her clinic in Southern Wisconsin, and across the globe online through virtual 1-on-1 consults & group programs. She specializes  in helping women who've tried everything heal their hormones and balance their cycles. We discuss: How Caitria g...

Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a clinical nutritionist empowering women who’ve been failed by conventional medicine to beat chronic skin and unending gut challenges. Because she’s overcome a long history of gut issues and eczema, Jennifer has empathy and insight to help her clients discover missing pieces and create doable integrative plans. Simply put, Jennifer believes that YOU deserve better. T...

In this episode, I share my 2 part interview from Jennifer Fugo's 'Healthy Skin Show' Podcast. Jen and I went in depth on ALL THINGS ACNE including my own skin journey and the many possible root causes - I hope you find it useful! WE DISCUSS: My Acne journey Acne & Gut Connection  How to distinguish Fungal from Bacterial Acne How Hormonal Stress can drive skin issues My Thoughts on Dairy - whe...

MICHELLE KESIL - GET WELL WITH MICHELLE Michelle Kesil (IHP, BRCC) is a bloating & emotional eating coach for women. After struggling with chronic bloating & gut health issues (SIBO, parasites, candida) as well as emotional eating, Michelle decided to learn how to heal the body & mind.  Through her education on integrative health & brain rewiring, Michelle was able to overcome her struggles and is...

DR. LINDA LANCASTER is an Energy Medicine physician. In 1987, she founded Light Harmonics Institute, an Energy Medicine Clinic and Educational Center based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her training includes Ayurveda, Yoga, medical radiesthesia, radionics, subtle energy healing, counseling, nutrition, herbal medicine, and detoxification methods. Her life-changing health and cleansing programs have been...

Robert A. Rakowski, DC, CCN, DACBN, DIBAK is a Chiropractor, Board Certified Kinesiologist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Biological Terrain Instructor, and the clinic director of the Natural Medicine Center in Houston Texas. In addition to running a busy practice, Dr. Rakowski has lectured internationally for over 29 years on various topics related to Natural and Lifestyle Medicine,...

Today, I'm repurposing an episode from the 'Metamorphosis with Michelle' podcast where I was the interview guest for a change! We talk all about my own health struggles and how I overcame them, the truth about birth control pills and how to better understand the menstrual cycle.   We discuss: My story of how I conquered my health issues Mold illness and how to be proactive on avoiding mold Stages...