Wellness by Designs - Practitioner Podcast

Have you ever wondered about the intricate link between your skin health and the food on your plate? Buckle up as we dive into a captivating discussion with the dynamic duo, Pip Reed and Isabella Loneragan, seasoned practitioners who bring a fresh perspective to skin disorders and nutrition. We dissect the complexity of the skin anatomy, exploring the acid mantle's role as our personal bodygu...

Ever wondered how you can maintain a healthy diet while on the move? Get ready to be enlightened as we sit down with renowned clinical nutritionist and author Sarah Di Lorenzo, who unravels the ins and outs of detoxification and weight loss. This conversation is not your ordinary diet talk. It's a deep dive into Sarah's unique approach that focuses on the body's natural pathways and...

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of fertility and hormonal health? Come along for a transformative journey with our esteemed guest, Amanda Harbright, a renowned fertility naturopath. We tackle everything from the critical role of mitochondrial nutrients in fertility, egg quality, polycystic ovaries, and endometriosis to Hashimoto's. With her profound expertise, Amanda guides us through the...

Ever wondered what's involved in the transition from being a university student to a business owner in the field of naturopathy and nutrition? Join us as we chat with Naomi Read, who unveils the challenges she faced setting up her own business after graduating. She brings us face-to-face with the complexity of learning the science and art of herbs and how the journey from academic knowledge t...

Have you ever wondered about the controversial topic of Breast Implant Illness and the Explant Procedure? Join us as we dive into this complex subject with our guest, Dietitian Kathy Ozakovic, who bravely shares her personal experience with breast implant surgery and her journey to recovery. We discuss the lack of data and statistics on the subject, the surprising effects of implants on the body,...

What happens to a woman's body as she transforms into a mother, and how can we better support her during this critical life stage? Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr Oscar Serrallach, a GP specializing in postpartum care for women and couples. In this episode, we explore the profound physiological, hormonal, and psychological changes during matrescence, the significance of th...

On this episode of the Wellness by Designs podcast, we talk to Dr David Cowhig, a Brisbane-based holistic dentist. Dr Cowhig shares his insights on the integrative Dentistry model and how he helps patients achieve optimal health. He shares his approach to identifying and confirming chronic infections and conditions, along with his interventions and lifestyle treatments. Dr. Cowhig also discusses t...

In our latest podcast episode, we have the honour of conversing with Christine Pope, a Naturopath and Nutritionist who is a renowned authority in the field of natural medicine. Christine has played a crucial role in the establishment and execution of Natural Medicine Week, and we're thrilled to have her share her vast expertise and perspectives with our audience of health practitioners. Chris...

In this episode, integrative physiotherapist Jesse Soopaya joins us to discuss the use of nutraceuticals in physiotherapy. From discussing the contribution of nutrition and diet on the musculoskeletal system to exploring specific issues such as lower back pain, sports-related injuries, muscle-related pain, and neuropathic pain, Jesse offers insights on how to choose the right supplements to use in...

In this episode, fertility naturopath and nutritionist Georgia Marrion joins us to discuss unexplained fertility issues. From defining what it is and how it's diagnosed to exploring known causes and the role of naturopathic medicine, Georgia offers insights on fostering fertile ground and managing this often devastating diagnosis. Georgia also covers personalized approaches and therapies that...

Today we welcome Naturopath Luke Szabo to Wellness by Designs to take us on a   deeper dive into the world of Polyvagal Theory and Practice Essentials.  Through his work in an integrative clinic alongside psychologists and other health professionals, Luke learned about Polyvagal Theory and the three primary states of being. He soon found himself helping patients with chronic issues, who had been s...

Today we welcome back Lisa Moane, a naturopath, SOS feeding therapist, and nutritionist to the podcast. Today Lisa shares with us some of the investigations she uses with her fussy eaters to assess nutrient deficiencies and toxicities in her patients. In this episode Lisa discusses:  Where to start with investigations with fussy eaters Heavy metal toxicity and the common culprits  The main symptom...

Today we welcome Naturopath  Zelda Graham who specialises in epigenetics and the management of MTHFR polymorphisms to Wellness by Designs. Zelda 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 in the field. In this episode we cover...

Joining us today on Wellness by Designs is Dr Amy Gajjar, a general practitioner and integrative medicine specialist from the UK who has a particular interest in Hashimoto's disease and has 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 differential di...

Today we welcome Amie Skilton to Wellness by Designs, 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 world  How to ide...

In this encore episode of Wellness by Design, Sarah Di Lorenzo joins host Andrew Whitfield-Cook to discuss body composition and the 1010 diet with a focus on healthy weight loss. Here's what Sarah Di Lorenzo and I cover: 1. The difference between healthy and unhealthy weight loss 2. The psychological aspects of weight loss 3. The various roadblocks to weight loss "I believe in getting we...

I'm your host, Andrew Whitfield-Cook-Cook. In this Encore episode Steven Judge, a naturopath practising in Sydney, discusses the link between estrogen and histamine and how it affects gut health.  Steven learned about this link while studying to become a naturopath. He found that many women were presenting with excess estrogen symptoms caused by histamine intolerance. To resolve these symptom...

Today we are revisiting one of our most popular episodes with Dr David Brady, Chief Science Officer of Designs for Health, a Naturopathic Physician and Nutritionist. In this episode, Dr Brady discusses Long-Haul COVID-19 .   Being on the front line, Dr Brady and his colleagues are seeing an increase in this condition. In today’s episode, Dr Brady discusses his experience in treating the new phenom...

 Joining us today is George Kokkinis, Technical Director of Pharmako Biotechnologies. And today, we are discussing advanced delivery systems for PEA.   In this episode, George discusses: The difference between  Liposomes, Nanoparticles, and other lipophilic delivery systems The common  issues when it comes to the delivery of PEA  Dosing issues, How high can you safely go, and how frequently do you...

Today, we are joined by Jo Grabyn, a functional nutritionist who specializes in helping patients to reverse cognitive decline. In today's episode, Jo discusses:  What prompted her to specialise in cognitive decline What role do SNPs play in cognitive decline, and which ones are we to be cognisant of How to intake, assess and test your patient with cognitive decline Treatment consideration  Re...

Joining us today is Fiona Wing, a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Regulatory Manager at Designs for Health. Today, we're going to recap a webinar presented by Designs for Health in 2022.  In this episode, Fiona discusses: What is the TGA, and how does it differ from the FDA How ingredients get onto the ARTG Where to find out more information about ingredients, such as safety  Why are Australian...

Joining us today is Jennifer Harrington, a Naturopath who specialises in helping women through their menopause experience chats to us about Phyto-Estrogens in Menopause - Enhancing Effectiveness for Better Outcomes.  In this episode, Jen discusses:  What phytoestrogens are  What role do they play in therapy  Why phytoestrogens often fail in larger clinical trials  How to prioritise phytoestrogens...

Jaxson Wearing and Hilary Conroy are joining us today, both chiropractors and applied kinesiologists. And today, we'll be discussing gut health and well-being through the lens of the triad of health. In this episode, we discuss:  What the Triad of Health is  The importance of treating holistically  Useful assessment tools to consider  The physical and emotional aspects of gut health About Jax...

We are joined today by Beth Bundy, Naturopath & Functional Medicine Practitioner, and today we’re discussing The Cortisol Response and nervous system support. In this episode, Beth discusses:  What a normal stress response is  What Adrenal Fatigue is Testing and assessments to consider How patients present  The aberrant cortisol response Treatment options About Beth: Beth is a degree-qualified...

Joining us today is Maria Allerton, a Clinical Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner who loves puzzles and addressing the underlying causes of disease.  In today's episode, Maria discusses:  How to identify stress with quantitative markers- using hair mineral analysis  looking at the underlying causes of stress beyond emotional stress: blood sugar dysregulation, nutrient deficienc...