Wellness by Designs - Practitioner Podcast

Explore innovative strategies for diversifying your healthcare practice with expert Tammy Guest. Learn how to overcome the limitations of traditional one-on-one consultations and expand your professional reach.  This episode offers practical insights on creating multiple income streams, combating burnout, and leveraging your expertise through digital platforms and alternative service models. Episo...

Take a dive deep into women's metabolic health with experts Lara Briden and Kira Sutherland. Uncover cutting-edge strategies to combat insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and cardiovascular risks in women.  This episode explores the intricate connections between gut microbiome, hormonal balance, and mitochondrial function in optimising metabolic wellness. Gain insights into personalised nutriti...

 Explore the groundbreaking gut-brain axis with clinical Nutritionist Sarah Gilmour-Mayne. Uncover how Sarah uses applied kinesiology and quantum healing to unlock neuroplasticity for optimal patient wellness. This episode offers vital insights for healthcare professionals integrating psychoneuroimmunology and functional medicine into their practice.  Episode Highlights: Mind-body integration: Neu...

Unlock the latest insights into medicine labelling with Fiona Wing, naturopath and regulatory manager at Designs for Health.  Learn what updates to Therapeutic Goods Order number 92 (TGO 92) mean for accurate product labelling, especially for allergens like sulfites and phenylalanine. Fiona clarifies the differences between food and medicine labelling, the necessity of declaring certain substances...

Unlock the secrets to conquering stubborn fat loss with insights from Robbie Clark, an accredited practising dietitian and exercise scientist.  In this episode, Robbie delves into why traditional diet and exercise regimes often fall short and how comprehensive investigations can reveal underlying issues like hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, and insulin resistance.  Robbie emphasises the im...

Join Nurse and Naturopath Sarah Franklin as she traverses the delicate landscape of palliative care, moving beyond cancer to address the silent battles against kidney failure, liver disease, and neurological disorders. Our episode delves into the complex interplay between medication, nutrition, and quality of life, shedding light on the often-underestimated need for personalised care and the power...

Join clinical nutritionist Filipa Bellette as she unveils the hidden signs of body burnout and their progression to serious health issues.  Discover the critical connections between chronic conditions like fatigue, anxiety, depression, and autoimmune diseases. Philippa's holistic approach blends functional medicine with metaphysical healing to address the root causes of burnout, offering prac...

In this episode of Wellness by Designs, esteemed naturopath Zelda Graham, renowned for her expertise in methylation, and our host Andrew Whitfield-Cook, delve into the intricacies of methylation and its profound impact on genetic health.  Episode Highlights: Understanding Methylation : Delve into how methylation, a fundamental process in our bodies, influences hormonal balance and immune responses...

Discover the hidden connections between your oral health and overall wellness as we sit down with Dr. Ron Ehrlich, a pioneer in the field of integrative dentistry with over four decades of experience.  Dr. Ehrlich challenges traditional dentistry by highlighting the link between dental health and overall well-being, focusing on five key stressors: emotional, environmental, postural, nutritional, a...

Join us as we dive deep into gallbladder health with the wisdom of Naturopath Amie Skilton.  In this episode, we uncover why we are seeing a surge in gallbladder diseases and removals, particularly among younger individuals. We discuss how your daily choices and environmental toxins  may be putting your gallbladder at risk, and learn the surprising ways estrogen itself plays a pivotal role in gall...

In our latest episode, naturopath and acupuncturist Jason Mallia shares his journey of overcoming health challenges post-injury, fueling a deep commitment to men's health.  With a blend of personal anecdotes and professional expertise, Jason delves into a wide range of men's health issues, from testosterone deficiency to the impact of environmental stressors like heavy metals and electro...

In today's episode, we look into the complexities of the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods; Diana and I dissect the distinction between listed and registered medicines and underscore the indispensable role of extemporaneous compounding and the value that this type of prescription can add to your practice and your patient care. This practice of extemporaneous compounding offers custom-f...

Discover the exceptional benefits of vitamin K2, especially its form MK-7, as Dr. Brad McEwen, a naturopath and nutritionist, joins us to reveal the nutrient's essential roles in our health and wellness. Gain insight into the unique structural and functional differences between vitamin K1 and K2 and how these contribute to our bodily functions, from bone health to cardiovascular wellness. Del...

Discover functional testing's untapped potential with experienced naturopath Cindi Young, who will illuminate its transformative powers for patient health and practice growth. This episode is filled with insights for health practitioners looking to elevate their approach to chronic conditions and patient care. Cindi takes us through her personal evolution from a sceptic to a proponent of func...

Embark on a journey to the heart of gut health with us, Andrew Whitfield-Cook and the esteemed gut health specialist, Karly Raven. Together, we dissect Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), offering a refreshing perspective on dietary interventions that seek to alleviate discomfort without depriving our bodies of essential nutrients. Karly challenges the status quo, advocating for a balanc...

Prepare to have your perspective on mental health transformed as Dr Oscar Coetzee joins us to unravel the complex relationship between nutrition, genomics, and mental health. His approach, psychoneurogenomics, promises to challenge conventional mental health care by highlighting the importance of fundamental health markers, such as vitamin D and iron levels, before resorting to pharmaceuticals. Dr...

In this encore episode, we revisit our conversation with Amie Skilton, an expert on mould and mould illness, who has embarked on a mission to help people struggling with the effects of water-damaged buildings and who battle the ironic challenge of finding a safe and healthy environment to heal. In this episode, you will learn the following: The prevalence of water-damaged buildings in the Western...

In this encore episode, we revisit our conversation with Dr Amy Gajjar, a general practitioner and integrative medicine specialist from the UK with a particular interest in Hashimoto's disease and a passion for helping patients optimize their health through nutrition and lifestyle changes. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. The Hashimoto's patient presentation and differen...

In this encore episode, we revisit our conversation on methylation with Naturopath  Zelda Graham, who specialises in epigenetics and managing MTHFR polymorphisms. Zelda shares how she set out to defy her family's history of heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and depression by unlocking the power of methylation and tackling the underlying causes of her methylation issues and is now an expert...

Have you ever wondered about the stark realities of long COVID? We unpack this pressing issue with Dr Mark Donohoe, a renowned integrative GP and president of ACNEM, the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. Our candid conversation touches on the 2023 ACNEM conference, traversing the terrain of long COVID's prevalence and contrasting the official figures with the rea...

Have you ever wondered why some people react to certain food or environmental triggers differently? This episode seeks to demystify the enigma of histamine intolerance.  We are joined by the knowledgeable naturopath Carolyn Ledowsky , who shares her in-depth understanding of the role of genetics in histamine intolerance.  In this episode, we: Explore the growing significance of histamine intoleran...

Have you ever wondered about the complexities of women's hormonal changes during perimenopause and beyond? In today's episode, Dr Maria Mackey joins us to discuss the functional medicine perspective for treating Perimenopause and beyond. We explore the decline in estrogen and progesterone production, its symptoms, and its relationship with serotonin production. We also shed light on asse...

Have you ever wondered why that chronic backache refuses to subside despite all the massages and therapies you've tried? Join us as we journey through the complexities of pain with guest expert Jesse Soopaya. We dive deep into the root cause of pain, exploring how understanding it can shape the most effective treatment plan. Whether it's manual therapy, lifestyle changes, exercises, or t...

Tune in to our latest podcast episode with Dr. Michael Jurgelewicz, a distinguished chiropractor and director of product development, research & clinical support at Designs for Health USA.  In this episode, we discuss the treatment options for Insulin Resistance, which is increasing both here and in the US.  Dr. Jurgelewicz takes us on a deep dive into all aspects of this condition, including,...

Do you ever wonder what the secret could be to revolutionising gut health? In this episode we chat with Mac Haines from Proliant Health in the USA Who shares with us extraordinary properties of the serum bovine protein isolate. An ingredient that is backed by over 45 human clinical trials on various gut disorders, providing promising results for a range of conditions. We also discuss a study done...