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78: Lower Back Pain & Natural Solutions

A wonderfully concise and practical episode sharing with you effective natural therapies and supplements to assist with reducing back pain and keeping your joints young and limber!

Angela touches on lifestyle considerations as well as natural anti-inflammatory substances, as well as other nutrients and homeopathic which can all assist in eradicating back and joint pain. Listen in today to help relieve your back pain!

77: Thyroid Testing - The Best Options

In this short and sweet episode Angela chats with us about Urinary Iodine Loading testing, one of her favourite tests she uses in clinic when she suspects someone's thyroid may not be functioning 100%.

Iodine is essential for proper thyroid function. Many GP's will test TSH on a blood test and if this is normal move on. However as a Naturopath Angela is aware there is more to the story than that and will dig a bit further with some additional blood tests alongside this wonderfully simple and informative Urinary Iodine Loading Test.

Listen in today to learn how this might be beneficial for you.

76: Iridology - What Your Eyes Are Telling You (Part 2)

In this follow up episode we continue exploring the different signs in our eyes and what they are telling us about our health.

Angela shares with us what different eye colour correlates too, where our organs are represented in the iris and some simple signs too look for to tell when our body is too stressed, having digestive issues and much more! Listen in today to learn what your eyes can tell you about your health!

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75: Iridology - What Your Eyes Are Telling You

Have you ever wondered if your eyes can tell you something about your health? Why do your eye change colour slightly, do those dark spots mean anything? Why do you sometimes see a blue ring around the outside of the iris? This episode covers all this and more as Angela chats with us about iridology - a tool used by naturopaths to help identify the health status of the body and its organs. This has been used for many years and can tell us a great deal being a very simple and non-invasive assessment method.

Angela gives us a description of some of the main iridology signs and what health conditions they correlate too. So pick up a mirror and get listening to learn what your eyes can tell you!

PS - This is a 2 part series so tune in next week to hear the rest!

72: Anxiety and the COMT Gene Link

This episode is an introduction to the COMT gene and how it is related to anxiety disorders, stress, inflammation and disease. Angela explains how it is a very important gene in the methylation cycle and why it's important to look at COMT before diving into treating MTHFR with activated vitamins as you may be doing more harm than good.

Angela also shows use some simple diet and lifestyle ways we can support our genes and reduce our stress and anxiety.

71: Fermented Foods for Healing

Ever wondered what the hype is about fermented foods? In this episode Angela explains fermented foods and outlines the benefits of including these foods in our diet.

Angela discusses the link between fermented foods and gut healing and how these foods and drinks are great for those with IBS, leaky gut, hormonal conditions, lowered immune and so much more! If you've ever wondered about making your own sourdough Angela shares her first experience making one and how easy it is to start your own sourdough culture with the ingredients in your cupboard.

Listen in today to start fermenting your way to health!

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70: Benefits of Homeopathics with Denise Molloy (Part 2)

Join us for part 2 of this great series with Classical Homeopath Denise Molloy as we chat about first aid prescribing with these remedies which are cost effective and easy to carry with you, we discuss dosages & potency as well as finding out Denise's own personal favourites she wouldn't leave home without! We also explore a little further how these energy medicines work and why there are important alongside a balanced lifestyle. All this and more in today's show, enjoy these pearls of health & wisdom!

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Denise's favourite remedies she wouldn't leave home without:

  • Arnica: for bruising, accidents, prevention of swelling and bruising and secondary damage
  • Apis: for bites and stings
  • Arsen. alb: for food poisoning, tummy upsets and diarrhoea.
  • Aconite: 1 a day to boost the immune system while you are travelling and keep the colds and flus away

Remember it is best to take homeopathic remedies 10-15 mins away from coffee or toothpaste for best effect.

68: Life Saving First Aid Tips

Angela shares with us some great signs to look out for to know when a loved one needs emergency assistance and what to do until the paramedics arrive.

Types of emergencies covered include:

  • Stroke
  • Heart Attack
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Asthma / Allergies
  • Snake or Spider bite

Knowing when to call 000, 112 (for remote locations when there is no phone reception) or 911 in USA can truly save a life. So listen to this short and sweet episode to feel more confident and knowing when and how to respond to an emergency and save a life!

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66: Antiviral Herb Highlight - Baical Skullcap

Today Angela highlights for us a wonderful herb called Baical Skullcap, this herb is an excellent broad spectrum antiviral as well as potent anti-inflammatory, making this very effective to use when you or your loved one is sick with a flu, cold or any viral infection. The anti-flammatory properties help reduce the severity and duration of infections and much more!

In this episode Angela also shares with us how viruses operate, why it's important to address previous infections and some great lifestyle and diet tips on how we can stay healthy throughout winter and the flu season.

65: Why Eat Organic Meat with Matt Roberts (Part 2)

Part 2 in this series, we chat with Certified Organic Butcher Matt Roberts about the benefits of using different cuts of meat, how to make up a good, gut healing bone broth. How you can know the animals & livestock are being cared for properly when buying meat. The difference between concentrated feed lot animals and pasture raised organic, happy livestock. Matt shares with us what the inside of an organic farm looks like and much more! Join us today to learn more and know you're getting the safest and best quality meat for you and your family!

Show Notes & Resources

• Matt Roberts, Allsop & England Organic Butchers
297 Old Cleveland Rd
Coorparoo Queensland 4151
(07) 3397 4117
wrapitupmate@gmail.com

Elliott Premium - Matt's Queensland based Certified Organic beef & lamb farmer he mentioned on the show.

Bendele Farm - Matt's Queensland based Certified Organic chicken, ducks & turkey farmer. Great photos and updates on their facebook page of goings ons on the farm!

Food Inc

• Food Matters documentaries to learn more about the behind the scenes of how our food and livestock is being raised and grown - jam packed movies with great information!

64: Why Eat Organic Meat with Matt Roberts

Join us in this episode as we talk with Matt Roberts, a passionate certified organic local butcher. Matt helps us clarify the difference between certified organic, free range and conventionally farmed beef & chicken. We explore why it's important to know where your food is coming from and the dangers of conventionally farmed meat that have been raised with added estrogens, antibiotics and GMO grain feed.

63: Gluten Free vs Wheat Intolerance - What's The Difference?

There's a lot of hype these days around going "gluten free". If you've ever wondered what this is really about, the difference between a wheat and gluten intolerance and when to consider that you may have coeliac disease, then this episode is 100% for you. Angela breaks all this down for us in an easy to understand way. She'll help you identify exactly what you may be intolerant to and how to eat a healthy diet without these grains. Angela also debunks the myths and clears the hype around gluten free so you can see what is important and what is just a fad. Listen now to start eating confidently & healthier for you and your family!

62: Food Intolerances - Testing & Treatment

Eat foods without fear! In this episode Angela makes a clear distinction between food intolerances and food allergies. She explains simply the different immune reactions we can experience from foods including IgG, IgA, IgE and leucocyte reactions which can be responsible for a wide range of symptoms including: 

  • fatigue
  • skin reactions
  • eczema
  • IBS symptoms (gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation etc)
  • nausea
  • and much more!

She shows us how we can test for these intolerances and also how we can heal our gut so that we don't have to live with food intolerances forever. This is a practical episode that will help you and your loved ones have a happy, healthy gut and eventually be able to eat foods without fear!

61: Emotional Healing & NET with Sharon Wilford (Part 2)

Welcome back to our awesome 2 part series talking with our guest Sharon Wilford about using NET (Neuro-Emotional Technique) to release stuck emotions and energy which may holding us back, keeping us physically sick and causing a host of unwanted conditions such as anxiety, depression, fear, phobias, shyness and more.

In this episode Sharon runs us through a step by step example NET session, so we know exactly what to expect, she also explains how to find a good therapist that you really connect with. We touch on NIS (Neurological Integration System) as well as earthing and how this can be helpful to a whole range of conditions. We also compare NET to other energetic therapies (acupuncture, EFT, kinesiology) helping us know which therapy to use and when. This is a rip roarer of an episode so tune in today to start regaining balance in your body and mind!

PS - If you haven't already, jump back to last week to catch the first part of this interview. Happy Listening!

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60: Emotional Healing & NET with Sharon Wilford

In this episode we discuss a ground breaking therapy called NET, Neuro Emotional Technique, a very simple but very effective therapy which can help to release old trauma's, remove unhelpful, stuck memories & feelings and bring a new centered stability to our emotions, thereby addressing things such as anxiety, depression, phobias, fears and much more!

By releasing these emotional blockages we also allow our bodies heal physically. If you have been finding a road block in your healing journey then this could be exactly what you have been missing. Join us in this 2 part series to learn more and find the health & freedom to live the life you were created for!

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59: Viruses, Mycoplasma & Immune Boosting

Have you been struggling with your immune for a long time? Maybe you wake up everyday with a sore throat or you catch everything that goes around. If so then you may be dealing with a stealthy viral or mycoplasma infection. In this episode Angela explains what viruses and mycoplasma are and how we can specifically target them with herbal medicine, while also boosting our immune system. Addressing these infections head on means we can truly heal, prevent future infections, conditions and complications. Angela outlines some herbs new to Australia that have loads of exciting research surrounding their potent anti-viral, anti-mycoplasma use! Boost your immune today by listening to this episode!

58: Blood Sugar Imbalances & Diabetes

In this super practical episode you will learn what a blood sugar imbalance is, symptoms it can cause, the link between eating high carbohydrate & sugar foods and how this greatly throws out our blood sugar levels. Angela also draws the link between how these blood sugar fluctuations can eventually lead to diabetes and, more importantly, how you can prevent this!

Angela will show you how you can balance your meals to create a steady blood sugar level throughout the day and that the best place to start is with a low GL breakfast. Tune in to start balancing your blood sugar easily, starting with your next meal! Bon appetit!

57: Natural Pain Relief Strategies

Instead of turning to Paracetamol or Ibuprofen the next time some one in the house has a headache, menstrual cramps or back pain tune in to today's episode to hear Angela share a wide range of natural herbs and nutrients which can offer the same (or even greater!) pain relief with much less side effects!

Did you know paracetamol is one of the most toxic substances on the market? Causing multi-organ failure and death in less than 15mins if an overdose is taken. Whereas Willow Bark, Californian Poppy & Corydalis provide safe, natural relief without any nasty side effects. Listen in today to arm yourself with this powerful knowledge!

Resources

Turmeric Golden Paste Recipe

56: Marina Perry on Authenticity and Goal Setting (Part 2)

Round two of this awesome interview series with Marina Perry. In this episode Marina and Angela get chatting about the value and power of finding your own authenticity and the best way to set goals and achieve them! With practical tips on how you can embrace your own imperfections and learn to love yourself unconditionally, this episode will leave you warm fuzzies with a smile on your face!

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