Wellness For The Rest Of US

There is a lot of information available about dealing with menopause - some of it confusing and some of it contentious. In this episode, we invited Menopause expert, Dr Wendy Sweet, back onto our show to talk more specifically about exercise and menopause - what happens to our bodies when we exercise during menopause and what type of exercise should we be aiming to sustain? Dr Wendy Sweet is the founder of “My Menopause Transformation,” where she works with women globally to support them through the menopause transition. Wendy is a former registered nurse and was one of the early drivers of personalised training within the fitness industry.  She went on to do her Masters in Lifestyle Behaviour and a Ph.D. in nutrition and healthy aging. As part of her Menopause Transformation programme, Wendy has developed a range of personalised programmes for women going through perimenopause and menopause – acknowledging that every woman is different and will approach these years with different health states and different levels of knowledge about what their bodies are going through and the changes they can make to make life easier. https://www.mymenopausetransformation.com/  @MyMenopauseTransformation @my_menopause_transformation  Zestt Wellness: https://zesttwellness.com

In this episode of Wellness for the Rest of Us we speak with DK Ciccone, a certified pilates instructor for chronic pain and rehabilitation. Since CK was 13 years old, she has battled with her own chronic pain with no root cause.  Just when she felt she would never find joy in movement, she discovered pilates. Pilates helped her manage her own pain and find a sense of freedom in her body that she hadn't felt in years. Her mission became finding ways to help others find the same joy and freedom trough improving strength and mobility. For CK, and like many others, chronic pain will always be part of her story, but how she manages it and lives with it now, can be an inspiration to others.  

Welcome to Episode 30 of Wellness for the Rest of Us where we speak with Dr Maureen Michele.  Dr Maureen Michele is a pediatrician, allergist/immunologist, life coach, and an author.  She specializes in supporting parents of chronically ill children. Maureen is also a mother of three amazing children and has first-hand experience with being a parent of a child with long-term health issues (her daughter is a pediatric neuroblastoma survivor and a Type 1 diabetic).  Home | Maureen Michele (maureenmichelemd.com) @maureenmichelemd  

In this Wellness for the Rest of Us podcast episode, we speak with longevity advocate, Marek Piotrowski.  Marek is currently on a quest, he is traveling around the world, with his son Alex to explore the frontiers of research and thinking around longevity and radical life extension. Longevity is on the brink of becoming one of the world's most rapidly expanding industries. Over the past eight years, it has steadily gained momentum, championed by a dedicated group of pioneers. Yet, the general public has mostly regarded it as wellness, peculiar, or science fiction. Today, longevity is transforming into a tangible reality. A growing number of start ups and major players are joining forces with esteemed scientists, and research labs, propelling the field forward. Marek and his son are touring the world for one year, searching for the best solutions that would ultimately help us live to 500 or longer... and their intent is to also have a whole lot of fun along the way. If you would like Marek's Longevity map, send "word MAP" in a direct message on Instagram  https://instagram.com/longevityadvocate Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marekpiotrowski/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longevityadvocate  IG: https://www.instagram.com/longevityadvocate/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@longevityadvocate  Official Page: https://bit.ly/looongevityadvocate

  In our latest Wellness for the Rest of Us podcast we speak with University of Otago's Professor Alison Heather about the role of sex hormones, particurly estrogen and progesterone, on fertility, menopause and aging and atherosclerosis (heart disease).   Alison is a human physiologist, specialising in the effects of sex hormones, like estradiol, on atherosclerosis (heart disease).   She is also an Ironman, competing at World Championship level - and the Chief Scientific Officer of Insitugen, a steroid hormone detection company.   #zesttwellness #HRT #menopause #hearthealth #heartdisease #Atherosclerosis #estrodiol #estrogen #progesterone Insitugen

In this episode we speak with Dr Zarya Rubin a Harvard-educated physician and a functional medicine health coach about burnout. In her daily life, Zarya helps passionate, high-achieving women get to the root causes of chronic illness symptoms and burnout so that they can heal from the inside out and truly thrive.  Zarya is the founder and CEO of Dr. Zarya, a boutique functional medicine practice in Portland, Oregon. She completed her undergraduate training at Harvard, studied neurology at McGill University and the renowned Neurological Institute at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Then she went on to health coach training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, studying with Dr. Andrew Weil,  Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Deepak Chopra and other leading influencers in the world of holistic health, and went on to complete advanced Functional Medicine training at the School of Applied Functional Medicine. You can follow Zarya: @drzaryarubin (Instagram) https://drzarya.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzaryarubin/  

Russel McLean is a retired holistic dentist.  He listened to our podcast with Dr Wendie Trubow (Everyday toxins in our lives) and reached out to discuss with us what he has seen in his many years working within the dentistry industry - first as a conventional dentist, then as a holistic dentist. Russel is highly thought of in the health sector within Dunedin and we have met many of his ex-patients who could not speak highly enough of him.  In this podcast episode we discuss the history of amalgam fillings and mecury toxicity (about half of amalgam fillings are liquid mercury, a liquid metal known to be highly toxic to nerve and brain tissue) and what you should be looking out for.  We also discuss options for good oral healthcare - understanding, this is not only important for the health of our mouth, but also the health of our heart, respiratory system and brain.

How is your metabolic health, are you worried about diabetes? Are you in the pre-diabetic camp?  Are you too scared to find out? In our podcast with Dr. Paul Kolodzik we explore the early warning signs of pre-diabetes and discuss that there are many people out there suffering from metabolic issues who don't even know it.  The thing is, when we know about it, we can do something about it and that is where Continous Glucose Monitoring as a tool to manage metabolic health can make a huge difference to your overall health and lifespan. Paul spent twenty-five years in the ER , and now he's helping patients avoid the medical conditions that cause ER visits in the first place. Paul is an ER doc turned metabolic health specialist, Board Certified in both Emergency Medicine and Preventive Medicine. He has a thriving practice helping patients prevent and reverse disease: obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, prediabetes, fatty liver disease, GERD, etc., etc., etc. His secret weapon is the continuous glucose monitor (CGM). CGMs – those devices that provide 24/7 blood glucose readings, are not just for diabetics anymore! Paul believes in CGMs for weight loss and better health so much that he wrote a book about it: The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution ... For Nondiabetics. In the book he covers a lot: CGMs, insulin resistance, low carb and keto, intermittent fasting, even the new FDA-approved weight loss medications like Ozempic. https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkolodzik/  @MetabolicMD @metabolicmds

We are thrilled today to be able to have Dr Wendie Trubow as a guest on our Wellness for the Rest of Us podcast.  Wendie is a functional medicine gynecologist who's passionate about helping people eliminate the invasive toxins responsible for the chronic conditions they live with. Wendie is a certified medical practitioner and helping people optimise their health and lives. Wendie has had her own struggles with mould and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, and through this has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing.  Dr Wendie Trubow is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing and has been regularly featured in MindBodyGreen and Huffington Post. @wendietrubowmd  

Sulaima Abdin (MS, RD), who also goes by Su, is not your typical dietitian. With over seven years of professional experience, Su has developed a versatile skill set across various domains of dietetics. Her expertise spans short and long-term care, acute care, food service, consulting, and exposure to behavioral health. Su infuses her professional practice with a unique blend of relatability, creativity, and a touch of humor. She counsels clients on their eating habits in order to optimize their diets and overall health. Su is known for arming her clients with the tools necessary to navigate the world of food so that healthy living is not only accessible, but enjoyable. She also offers consulting services for health care settings.  Growing up in a small town on the border of Mexico to Middle Eastern immigrant parents, Su developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultural influences. With a genuine love of all things food related, Su firmly believes in the transformative power of nutrition. Her passion lies in exploring the intricate connections between food and holistic health, drawing inspiration from traditional and old-world practices. Connect with Su at [ https://www.healthprofs.com/profile/1133457 ] to embark on your journey towards improved health and well-being through the power of nutrition.   

Bea Calliet joins us from France.  She was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, called ankylosing spondylitis,  in February 2007. After almost 11 years of taking a lot of strong painkillers she decided to try healing myself naturally.  One thing led to another, she went to a functional medicine doctor who told her she had to go “gluten and many other things” free. A little over a year on this diet and she quit taking biotherapy and about 9 months later she was off all medication!  But along the way, she also learnt that diet alone is not enough. Healing naturally is much more than just diet.  That's why in January 2020, she started her blog “Go Healthy With Bea” where she shares both her autoimmune story and her gluten free recipes in order to help people on their own natural healing journey.  A year and a half after creating my blog, she decided to go one step further by becoming an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Gluten free Practitioner and get a Certificate in plant-based patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu London in order to transform a side hustle into a whole career change.  https://gohealthywithbea.com/  https://www.facebook.com/gohealthywithb/  https://www.instagram.com/gohealthywithbea/       

In our latest episode of Wellness for the Rest of us, we speak with Specialist Microbiologist, John Aitken. John is a free-lance microbiologist based out of Christchurch, New Zealand and the senior director of Otakaro Pathways where he investigates the genesis of Chron's disease and is on a path to developing revolutionary treatments.  Prior to working at Otakaro Pathways, John worked in medical microbiology for public and private providers for more than 40 years. In his “spare time” he established a microbiological environmental testing laboratory. John's particular areas of interest are antimicrobial resistance and emerging bacterial infectious diseases. The majority of his work involves an understanding of the underlying relationships between microorganisms, plants, and animals. John strongly believes that a solution can only be found if the life cycle of the problem organism is completely understood; the rest will follow. https://otakaropathways.co.nz/  

Michael S. Fenster, MD, FACC, FSCA&I, PEMBA; known to friends and fans simply as “Chef Dr. Mike,” is America's only board-certified interventional cardiologist and professional chef. He currently holds faculty appointments at The Kansas Health Science Center (Adjunct Professor of Medicine (Culinary Medicine)); West Virginia University School of Medicine (Executive Faculty) and cross-faculty appointments at The University of Montana (College of Health, School of Public Health and Missoula College Culinary Arts Program). He currently teaches one of the country's leading courses on Culinary Medicine at The University of Montana. He also serves on the editorial board of the academic journal, The Journal of Integrative Cardiology. In addition to his clinical practice, he has a huge media footprint. He has had innumerable television appearances including The Doctors, and Fox National News where he has served as a national contributor. He has hosted a national radio show, Code Delicious with Dr. Mike featured on RadioMD and a sponsored weekly show, Journeys into Quantum Food available on iTunes. He has done countless lectures, cooking demonstrations, and presentations. Most recently, he did a breakout session, cooking demonstration, and keynote address for The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Campaign in 2019. He currently writes a regular column for Psychology Today and has authored several books including The Fallacy of The Calorie: Why The Modern Western Diet is Killing Us and How to Stop It (Koehler Books, 2014), Ancient Eats: The Greeks and Vikings (Koehler Books, 2016) and Food Shaman: The Art of Quantum Food (Post Hill Press, June 2018) is his latest offering. He can be found on Twitter @ChefDrMike, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chefdrmike, on Instagram at realchefdrmike, and at www.chefdrmike.com. He can be reached at info@chefdrmike.com. Additional resources and links: Psychology Today column Videos/Appearances Link to Books Radio show archives Journeys into Quantum Food podcast link on iTunes

In Episode 19 of Wellness for the Rest of Us, we speak with medical cannabis company CEO Carmen Doran about medical cannabis versus home grown cannabis for health and some of the reasons you might speak to your doctor as to whether medical cannabis is right for you.   Carmen is the CEO of Heliux Therapeutics, New Zealand's only fully certified medical cannabis flower producer.   Carmen has a background in Biomedical Engineering, a career in Pharmaceutical Operations, a Lean-Six-Sigma Black Belt and a number of real-life experiences all contribute to Carmen's hunger for pursuing excellence in areas impactful to the world around us.   Helius Therapeutics is a New Zealand based medical cannabis company with a purpose to unleash the potential of medicinal cannabis to improve quality of life for millions of people around the world. Helius is based in Auckland with a 8,800sqm EU-GMP and GACP certified facility and a strong focus on developing novel therapeutics that are safe and efficacious.   You can check them out at: https://www.helius.co.nz/ @Helius Therapeutics https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendoran/

In Episode 18 of Wellness for the Rest of Us we speak with Laura Crandon, the Founder and President of Charitable organisation Touch4Life. Laura is a breast cancer survivor on a mission to increase the breast health IQ of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) and underserved communities.   In our podcast we speak about the everyday inequities which exist in our health systems, globally and how knowing what to ask and who to ask for support can quite literally, save your life. As a charitable foundation, Touch4Life has a two-pronged focus to ensure that physicians deliver the breast healthcare that Black and BIPOC women need and that women know and advocate for the breast health that they deserve.   Raised in Temple Hills, MD, and a lifelong MD resident, Laura recognised the disparities in breast cancer detection, treatment and survivorship that exist for Black and brown women in the United States–dying at a 41% higher rate than white women and determined to change that statistic.  Sadly racial inequities in health systems exist in New Zealand and many other countries too. Laura has been a healthcare executive at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and UnitedHealthcare for over 15 years, she has served as a member of the Duke University Fuqua School of Business Healthcare Alumni Advisory Board, a certified financial officer of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Chair of the Health and Human Services Facet of The Columbia (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Member and Ambassador of United Way of Central Maryland Executive Council, Patient Advocate Advisory Board Member at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Ambassador of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and Certified American Cancer Society Health Equity Ambassador Link. She has been featured as a speaker at NIH, Johns Hopkins, and Duke, to bring a face to the disparity and advocate for inclusion and equitable health outcomes. She is the proud mother of two adult sons and wife for almost 30 years to an awesome and supportive husband.   President and Founder TOUCH4LIFE™ www.touch4life.org  IG FB LinkedIn @Touch4LifeInc

There continues to be debate about the use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in peri-menopause and menopause.  In this episode of our Wellness for the Rest of Us podcast we speak with an expert and an advocate for HRT, Dr Daved Rosensweet.  We discuss the topic of HRT for women in perimenopause and beyond, including covering the chequered path of HRT.  We also speak about "andropause," a lesser talked about, but equally important topic for males, who also experience decreases in hormones, particularly testosterone, which affects their healthy aging.  Finally, we discuss the fine line between doing things "naturally" and using pharmaceutical and modern medical tools available to us for our overall health. Dr. Rosensweet is a world leader in female hormone therapy and continues to move the industry forward with his patented customised bio-identical hormone treatment approach. He is a published author of the book Happy Healthy Hormones: How to Thrive in Menopause as well as national lecturer and the founder of The Menopause Method and iWonderDoctor. Follow Dr Rosensweet at: https://www.facebook.com/menopausemethod  www.menopausemethod.com  www.iwonderdoctor.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/davedrosensweetmd/   

In this week's "Wellness for the Rest of Us Podcast" soon to be released, Darcy Schack and Dr Anna Campbell, Zestt Co-Founders, have a wide ranging discussion about some thorny topics - including OBESITY!       When Darcy and Anna started Zestt they were well aware that neither of them were a "Poster Child" for wellness - that means, the battle is real for them, as it is for many of you.  Darcy suffers from an autoimmune disease, sarcoidosis and COPD.   Modern diets, combined with high stress, lack of sleep and lack of activity are combining to drive inflammation and chronic disease through the roof in our society.   Do we need to be more blunt about our state of health, forcing ourselves to face up to it or do we need to do more to support people not to become unwell in the first place and to become well when they have walked paths which are not optimal?   We would love your feedback on this one, how does it feel trying to make change in today's society?   The interview Anna refers during the podcast (obesity section) is this one between Kim Hill and Stanford Professor Dr Fatima Cody: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018885380/dr-fatima-cody-stanford-obesity-vs-ozempic - it is well worth a listen.   #obestitymatters #obesityepidemic #talkingaboutobesity #inflammation #ChronicDisease #diabetes #diabetesdiets #westerndiet

Dr Helen Darling is a disruptor - she is unapologetically unafraid to question the status quo.   Helen holds a Ph.D. in Public Health from the University of Otago and has extensive experience across the food supply chain including; being involved in the production of summer fruit (including novel fruit development), founding three companies Oritain, SumFood and InstatData.   She has also been a Board Director of an esteemed research institute (ESR) in New Zealand and expert committees on food ingredients and food fraud (USP) across the globe.   In this podcast, we have a wonderfully broad ranging discussion about our food system, food education and how that pertains to our health.   You can see more about Helen and her companies here: https://www.instatdata.com/ https://www.sumfood.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-darlingnz/?originalSu... #foodsytems #foodandhealth #supplychains #innovation   Please note that when we speak about a ranch in the US, the size of the ranch is 800 acres (not 80 as mentioned).

In this episode of Wellness for the Rest of Us, we speak with Brain Health Coach, Allison Liu.  In our podcast we speak about what the signs of deteriorating brain health are - how important it is to act straight away and what you can do to prevent or arrest the deterioration. Allison Liu is a qualified Brain Health Professional and Coach, and a Dr. Amen Brain Health Licensed Trainer. You can find Allison at: Website: https://allisonliucoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-liu-3361991a2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonliucoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allisonliucoaching

Emily Zorn is a registered dietitian and health coach with a love of  helping others make their health and nutrition goals a reality. She recognises that lots of people want to eat healthy but struggle to find a way that works best for them? She specialises in a personalised nutrition approach and supports with accountability and coaching around the physical, emotional and environmental aspects of eating. Over the past 5 years, she has worked with the Chicago Cubs as well as Big 10 athletes at the Ohio State University and University of Illinois. Her purpose is to take what she learned working with collegiate and professional athletes to help everyday people (the rest of us) become the healthiest and happiest we can be. Instagram: @emily_rd_ Website: www.emilyzorn.com Podcast Website: www.rdsvsbs.com Email: emilyrd@emilyzorn.com

Spiro Koulouris is a leading gout diet expert, author, and blogger at goutandyou.com. Spiro has dedicated his life to inspiring people to obtain a healthy lifestyle and living a gout-free life.  Called the “rich man's disease”, gout is considered one of the most painful of the rheumatic conditions and is a rapidly growing problem that afflicts an alarming number of people. It's greatly affected by diet and those with the disease are often prescribed drugs that need to be taken for the rest of a person's life - the side-effects creating additional problems.  Spiro has battled with the disease for years and has dedicated himself to become educated and informed on the subject. He has become an expert in the different home remedies, medicines, health practices and experiments from around the world. As the founder of GoutandYou.com Spiro is intent on educating the gout sufferer in hopes of beating this terrible disease for good.

Dr Leke Asong personally suffered for years with poor gut and overall health. he saw the best specialists in various fields but was told everything was "normal."   He then started his own training to become a General Practitioner (GP) and realised there were many patients in the same position as him.   He became convinced conventional medicine did not have all the answers and started a relentless journey to create better outcomes for himself and his patients.   In this podcast we explore what is going on in our lives to cause digestive imbalance and what we might do to restore balance and have better health.   You can check out Dr Leke Asong's website at: https://guthealthmedic.co.uk/ Follow him on Instagram @guthealthmedic And Facebook Gut Health Medic

Dr Wendy Sweet is the founder of “My Menopause Transformation,” where she works with women globally to support them through the menopause transition. She is a former registered nurse and has a Ph.D. in nutrition and healthy aging and has developed a range of personalised programmes for women going through perimenopause and menopause – acknowledging that every woman is different and will approach these years with different health states and different levels of knowledge about what their bodies are going through and the changes they can make to make life easier. Zestt Wellness: https://zesttwellness.com Zest Wellness USA: https://zesttwellnessusa.com  

Holly Jean Jackson, Holistic Business Coach, Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, and founder of Business Builder Throw Down. Her career spans from technology to communications as well as organizational change, public relations and content strategy. She has dedicated over 12 years to helping business leaders get their groove back physically, mentally, and emotionally. Holly led a Local to Global Policy Initiative to influence future leaders' impact on communities. Fun Fact: Played in Carnegie Hall's first chair clarinet and is Black belt in karate. In her Transformational Coaching Method, she takes a wholistic and logistical approach to success. After all, one can't have massive success in business without a life of equal or greater success. Business owners hire her to master the art and science of real success because most lack direction, action, and results. So, she helps define and design a business roadmap for impactful visibility, intentional profitability, and endless sustainability. Zestt Wellness: https://zesttwellness.com Zestt Wellness USA: https://zesttwellnessusa.com    

With disinformation rampant online and people selling everything from valid peer-reviewed medical breakthroughs to literal snake oil and placebos, how can we figure out who to trust.  Darcy, Anna, and Matt Rouse talk about everything from Deep Fakes to Medical NFTs in this eye-opening and mind-bending conversation about the state of information and the Internet in 2022. Zestt Wellness: https://zesttwellness.com Zestt Wellness USA: https://zesttwellnessusa.com/ Matt Rouse: https://matthewrouse.com

In this podcast we explore the digestive system and the gut microbiome in depth with Dr. Doug Rosendale.  We discuss how our digestive system works and the role of different bacterial species - and how our lifestyle can influence the different micro-organisms. Doug helps to communicate the biomedical science behind Anagenix products. He has over 20 years of postgraduate research, publishing and student supervisory experience in academia and industry. Doug holds a PhD in Engineering and Technology from Massey University and a Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences from The University of Auckland. https://anagenix.com/  Dr. Doug Rosendale on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-rosendale-b8220818/?originalSubdomain=nz  @livaux_official  Visit Zestt Wellness: https://zesttwellness.com

John leads the Scientific Services Division (SSD) of Blis Technologies (https://blis.co.nz/). Blis is the developer of probiotics (good bacteria) for application to the oral cavity and skin. The SSD focuses on the core research and development behind both current and new probiotic strains. John has gained experience working in a commercial scientific setting ensuring that our R and D activities across core research, development requirements, clinical trials regulatory, IP, fermentation, and quality control comply with the appropriate requirements. Further, John holds an adjunct role in the Dept Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Otago and continues to bridge academic with commercial science. https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhalenz/ https://blis.co.nz/ @blistechnologies

Antibiotic resistant microbes are already causing 5 million deaths per year and this number is predicted to accelerate. We speak with Professor Greg Cook, a highly-published microbiologist and winner of the University of Otago Distinguished Research Medal, about his work in trying to combat this problem by developing novel antimicrobials. We also discuss what we can do at an individual level to protect ourselves from such "superbugs" and some of the challenges in bringing solutions to market. Find out more about Zestt Wellness: https://zesttwellness.com/

Patricia Brooks Hart is a sarcoidosis sister and a life coach, based in New York City. She was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2010, coincidently, two years after her sister, but with very different symptoms. Patricia Brooks Hart does not think of herself as a sarcoidosis warrior, even though she is in a fight for her life. Rather, she hopes to end the fight and declare a truce, at least until we can find a cure. To do that, she has tried to learn as much as possible about how sarcoidosis affects the body, and how to practice good self-care to better withstand the disease and the side effects of medication. Pat was diagnosed in 2010 and three years later had to leave a 35-year career when sarcoidosis took her down. As she began the journey back to health, she was searching for a way to feel useful, and that day came when Ed Haskins asked her to join the admin team for his new Facebook group, Sarcoidosis for Beginners. This group is for anyone who wants to learn about Sarcoidosis since there is so much mystery that we are all beginners. Pat spends time researching information from credible sources to share, and the group provides a place where people can learn about the disease, learn how to advocate for themselves, and rely on each other for encouragement and support. As an offshoot of that group Pat created two pages just for informational purposes, "Once Upon a Time: Sarcoidosis for Beginners" and "A Holistic Approach to Managing Sarcoidosis." These pages serve as a place to share information with people who may not want to be part of a support group. Pat soon realized that the Holistic Approach to Managing Sarcoidosis is actually nothing more than a comprehensive approach to managing your health, whether you have a chronic illness or not. As a result, she expanded her horizons and became certified as a health and wellness coach to help others not just survive but thrive through better self-care that nourishes the mind, the body, and the spirit. Zestt Wellness

Emma Sutherland is a PhD candidate at the University of Otago and specialises in health supplements and human physiology. She also works for InsituGen, an innovative University start-up company which uses novel technology to catch drug-cheats in sport. Emma has competed at elite levels in cycling and in this podcast, she shares her journey from the top of her sport to her battles with her health and living in an immunocompromised state. Zestt Wellness: https://www.zesttwellness.com/

We were incredibly inspired listening to an interview (on Radio New Zealand) with Dr. George Jelink, author of the book "Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis," (OMS), so we reached out to the OMS charity. We invited Dr. Jonathan White, their medical advisor (who also suffers from MS) to speak with us on our recently launched podcast series "Wellness for the rest of us." This podcast, the second in our series, is a fantastic conversation highlighting paths to MS and what might be done to overcome symptoms, in terms of managing diet, stress, pharmaceuticals, and sleep. We also explore the roles of different types of fats in our diet particularly related to Multiple Sclerosis – this is a very interesting area and one we will explore more for you in future.  MS is an autoinflammatory disease, so many of the lessons learned are relevant for other such diseases, - so too is the book, which is a fascinating read for anyone, exploring or making lifestyle changes. Zestt Wellness: https://Zesttwellness.com Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis: https://overcomingms.org/

Darcy talks with Dr. Anna Campbell about hypoxia, coughing, and frequent illness which turned into breathing issues. When he finally went to the hospital because he couldn't breathe, he was diagnosed with sarcoidosis at 44... now more than seven years ago. Sarcoidosis is an out-of-control inflamation response in the body. Is inflamation the smoking gun at the scene of auto-immune diseases? Why do some people get crohn's disease versus sarcoidosis? Are the triggers, dietary, environmental, or genetic? An amazing conversation about health and wellness for the rest of us.