Podcasts about health journalist

Priscilla Lynch, Health Journalist and Editor of the Medical Independent, reports on the details of an internal CHI report.

Natalie Tysdal has dedicated 28 years to television news, starting as a photojournalist and investigative reporter. Her work has earned her prestigious accolades, including Emmys and the Gracie Allen Award.After the 2012 Aurora theater shooting, she found her true calling in sharing stories that inspire growth and positivity, especially in women's health. Following the 2020 pandemic, Natalie left the network anchor desk to advocate for women, encouraging them to tune into their bodies and practice mindfulness.Through her podcast and YouTube channel, she amplifies her authentic voice and connects her audience with experts in women's health and wellness. Natalie's unwavering passion and drive, rooted in her childhood and fueled by her mother's strength, is undoubtedly her super power of  empowering other women to lead healthier, more mindful lives.You can connect with Natalie Tysdal on Instagram @ntysdal or check out his/her website https://www.natalietysdal.com

New York Times "Wirecutter" sexual health journalist Bianca Alba, MPH joins the show to talk sexual positivity, feeling safe in your body and topics like lube recommendations and how to get confident in your own body before being intimate (ahem, masterbating)Trust us, you definitely want to listen to this episode!Check Out Bianca's Website!New York Times WirecutterFollow Bianca on Instagram!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.

Steve Roest speaks to Liz Hoggard, a national journalist who writes about health and wellbeing, women's issues, arts and lifestyle. She wrote a very popular article recently about lowering her own cholesterol without the help of statins and has a habit of experimenting on herself in the interests of journalism!This includes following a 1970s diet, among other great stories. Liz has written for the Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Observer, Daily Mail and Radio Times. She is the author of two books, Dangerous Woman: The Guide to Modern Life and How to Be Happy: Lessons from Making Slough Happy.

Shannon Harvey is the multi-award-winning director of two internationally acclaimed documentaries, The Connection and My Year of Living Mindfully. Her first book The Whole Health Life is about finding good health after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. As a journalist she spent many years working for leading news organisations such as the ABC and Fairfax. Her latest book, My Year of Living Mindfully is published by Hachette. She's the recipient of the National Press Club of Australia's “Health Journalist of The Year” award and produces a popular blog and top ten podcast, whilst balancing her life as the mother of two adventurous boys.

Kristina Marusic, author of 'A New War on Cancer,'  discusses her motivation and research into the chemicals contributing to rising cancer rates.  Tina and Leah cover a lot of ground in this interview. She discusses the pitfalls of individual responsibility. She talks about a system that permits the use of known carcinogens. She also covers what can be done to push the agenda toward a healthier place for all of us. Did you know that of the over 300,000 industrial chemicals invented in the last century, only five have ever been taken off the market in the USA?  Neither did we! Hit play and join us for an enlightening and hopeful discussion! More about Kristina MarusicBuy her book at Island Press, use the checkout code WAR for 20% off  Link to Cancer Moonshot Project (add your two cents!)Environmental Working Group (EWG) Skin Deep Project (find cleaner products)Anti-Cancer Lifestyle ProgramSupport the Show.Our website:https://www.thecancerpod.com Have an idea or question? Email us: thecancerpod@gmail.comJoin our growing community, we are @TheCancerPod on: Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn THANK YOU for listening!

Navigating midlife is quite the minefield - but one author and expert wrote up a solution. The Everything Guide: Hormones, health and happiness in menopause, midlife and beyond promises to cut through the noise and teach readers about finding health and happiness in middle age. Health journalist and author Niki Bezzant says the world has become more aware about perimenopause - sparking necessary conversations. "What's really good is that younger women are starting to understand a little bit about what's coming up for them, which is really part of my mission too. I want those young women to not have the experience I had." LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 195 host Galit Friedlander and Pilar Gerasimo (founding editor-in-chief of Experience Life magazine and author of the Healthy Deviant: A Rule Breaker's Guide to Being Healthy in an Unhealthy World), discuss the 3 simple game-changers to having more healthy and productive days, navigating our well-being when there are major global crisis' at play, and understanding your ultradian rhythms for peak performance. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You can connect with Pilar on Instagram and through her website. Listen to DanceSpeak on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Fran Marie catches up with Holli Adams to paint a picture of how companies are putting financial gain over the health of people living on the land. At the end of the day, it's up to hard-working taxpayers to raise their concerns with legislators.    

Oregon’s Measure 110 — which decriminalized drug possession and directed more money into substance use disorder treatment   — was modeled after Portugal's drug policy approach. New York Times opinion writer and neuroscience journalist Maia Szalavitz has studied what’s happened over the last 25 years since the country began decriminalization. She’s written many articles and books on the subject of addiction, most recently “Undoing Drugs: How Harm Reduction is Changing the Future of Drugs and Addiction.”  She joins to tell us how and why decriminalization worked in Portugal and the lessons she believes it holds for Oregon — and the U.S. as a whole.

Welcome to Living Well with MS, where we are pleased to welcome Shannon Harvey as our guest! Shannon is an Australian journalist and filmmaker specialising in wellness, mental health, and optimising wellbeing for those with chronic conditions. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and Shannon's bio. Questions and Timestamps: 03:17 Can you tell us about your film ‘The Connection: Mind Your Body'? 05:22 In your film ‘The Connection' you interview some of the top scholars on mindfulness and the mind-body connection including Jon Kabat-Zinn and Dr. Herbert Benson. Can you tell us a bit about their work and what you learned from them? 08:05 You mentioned that for your project ‘My Year of Living Mindfully' (both a film and book) you tried out the science on yourself. How did that go? 10:01 Is there a big difference between doing mindfulness rigorously every day and doing it three or four times a week? 11:21 You've also written a book, ‘The Whole Health Life', and have interviewed dozens of scientists and patients about living a healthy life with an autoimmune disease. So, what are the takeaways from writing that? 12:55 You count Professor George Jelinek as a personal hero of yours. Could you tell us about what it was like to meet George? 15:44 Could you tell us about your latest project called ‘What if mental illness was preventable'? 18:38 How can listeners find out more about your work and watch your films? Key Takeaways: Making lifelong changes is hard but worth it. 12:19 “‘The Whole Health Life' is broken up into very practical things that the Overcoming MS community is already [doing]. Things like making sure I regularly exercise, get enough sleep, have meaningful connections with the people that I love, and [how to] nurture those relationships. Then, [it] talks about the fact that making these lifelong changes is really, really hard. The book is also about how we can apply the science of behaviour change to actually make [these] changes [so] that we can actually stick to [them].” Professor George Jelinek shows that people can live well with chronic conditions. 13:04 “I met George (Jelinek) when I was first shooting ‘The Connection'. It was very much the beginning of my understanding of the many things that we can do for ourselves in order to live well with a chronic illness. He blew me away the first time I met him, because he was really well, despite everything. Despite his family history, despite his prognosis, he was just so well, and meeting him was quite inspirational because I thought to myself, ‘well, if, if he can do it, then he's like a living case study for me to show that I can do it, too.'” Shannon's next project asks, “What if mental illness was preventable?”   16:53 “While I was making ‘My Year of Living Mindfully', I learned that so much of mental illness actually begins before the age of 20 or 22, I think it is. If you develop a mental illness at a young age, you are significantly more likely to develop it again later in life. If you've developed it a second time, it greatly increases your chances of developing it a third time. So, I'm really personally interested in this idea of prevention.” Want to learn more about living a full and happy life with multiple sclerosis? Sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips. More info and links: Find out more about Shannon's work Find out more about ‘The Connection' Find out more about ‘My Year of Living Mindfully' Jon Kabat-Zinn and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Find out more about Dr. Herbert Benson Read about George Jelinek's personal story Listen to S5E13 Meditation tips with Professor Craig Hassed Visit the Overcoming MS Mental Health Hub New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page  Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don't miss out:  Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us:  If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, we would really appreciate it if you could leave a donation here. Every donation, however small, helps us to share the podcast with more people on how to live well with MS. Shannon's bio: Shannon Harvey is the multi-award-winning director of two internationally acclaimed documentaries, The Connection: Mind Your Body and My Year of Living Mindfully. She's currently working on a new film project while balancing her life as the mother of two adventurous boys. Shannon's career background Shannon was the recipient of the National Press Club of Australia's “Health Journalist of The Year” award for her first book, The Whole Health Life, which is about finding good health after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Shannon has worked as a news and current affairs journalist for leading news organisations such as ABC, Nine Network and Fairfax and her latest book, My Year of Living Mindfully is published by Hachette.

Our guest this week is an award-winning freelance journalist, who has an impressive portfolio of stories to her name. She started her career at the Daily Mail, where she spent four and a half years, before embracing life as a freelancer in 2016. She writes regularly for a broad range of national publications including The Times, The Telegraph and The Sun, specialising in health, consumer and finance issues. Most recently, she has started her own podcast called Mother Bodies, where she talks about postnatal health.We speak to Rosie about how freelancers work, the important role freelancers can play in the editor/PR dynamic, and how building strong relationships with freelancers can be a savvy route to coverage for PRs.www.hellocrest.com 

Sophia Smith Galer is a multi-award-winning journalist, author and TikTok creator. She is a Senior News Reporter for VICE World News, a Visiting Fellow at Brown University. We speak about her book, losing it, sex education for the 21st century Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Roberts, Health Journalist, joins Amy & JJ to talk about the new over-the-counter hearing aids. Read more here: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/hearing-aids/tips-shopping-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-a7967081432/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on the Krush Report, Jeff Krushell revisits his conversation with Gary Taubes, investigative science and health journalist, speaker, and author about the Krush War On Sugar. Check out the full episode in the archives now! Full episodes of the Krush Performance Podcast will return later this summer so make sure to stay subscribed […] The post Krush Report: Investigative Science/Health Journalist Gary Taubes appeared first on Radio Influence.

This week on the Krush Report, Jeff Krushell revisits his conversation with Gary Taubes, investigative science and health journalist, speaker, and author about the Krush War On Sugar. Check out the full episode in the archives now! Full episodes of the Krush Performance Podcast will return later this summer so make sure to stay subscribed […] The post Krush Report: Investigative Science/Health Journalist Gary Taubes appeared first on Radio Influence.

Guest: Health Journalist, Jesse Copelyn Some people argue that matric marks alone should determine whether someone gets into medical school — not factors such as race, which people can't control.  Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalist, Jesse Copelyn, joins John to discuss research that shows that when it comes to making a good doctor, grades aren't everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Miss Haelle's struggles to overcome vaccine misinformation during the pandemic. As a journalist, she often found herself at odds with physicians despite her extensive track record of health journalism and research on vaccines. Miss Haelle is a science and multimedia journalist who specializes in reporting on vaccines and other matters of public health, pediatric and maternal health, and mental health, among other topics. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, NPR, Scientific American, Medscape, and the Washington Post, just to name a few outlets. If you want to learn more about her writings and her journey as a writer, please visit her personal website - https://tarahaelle.net/.

We discuss her journalism as a writer and lived experiences as a patient during the pandemic, chronicling a timeline of her work before and after she became symptomatic with COVID-19. Miss Andrea King Collier has over 30 years of experience reporting on medicine, public health, health care and health care policy for national publications and news outlets, including NBC, Next Avenue, and Essence. Her work on health, education and family issues has appeared in O Magazine and AARP Magazine, among others. She is the author of “Still With Me: A Daughter's Journey of Love and Loss” and “The Black Woman's Guide to Black Men's Health”.

In this episode Jennie eloquently explores and unravels many of the emotional veins of miscarriage. On Jennie's path to motherhood she suffers four devastating miscarriages before staying pregnant with her son, aided (we think) by progesterone pessaries. Being an award-winning health journalist, Jennie has an unending supply of fascinating fertility tidbits to share and her own musings on loss are so genuinely poignant and relatable. We discuss the 12 week rule, why Jennie doesn't like the term “chemical” pregnancy, how it feels to be 1 in 100 and suddenly go from “it's just bad luck” to “something is wrong here”, the role progesterone pessaries play (even when your own hormonal supply looks sufficient), the theory that some women's bodies will accept "any old embryo" and so much more!Join Jennie on Instagram: @jenniemonologuesRead Jennie's Blog: The Uterus Monologues Join Laksmi on Instagram: @wombroom.podcastIf you're enjoying the show please leave a review! Takes a mere few minutes and will help get these stories into more ears that really need them.You can listen to host Laksmi Wilson's story here:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/why-does-this-keep-happening-recurrent-miscarriages/id1484930949?i=1000528572349Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/wombroom)

In this special episode, I continue my interview with Dr. Robert Davis, a well-known health journalist and author, and we are discussing his most recent book from 2021: Supersized Lies: How Myths about Weight Loss Are Keeping Us Fat - and the Truth About What Really Works. This book has some mind-blowing, must-know secrets, and we bring them to life for you in this exclusive episode! See last week's episode if you missed part 1! Check out this episode and all my others here: https://is-this-actually-healthy.onpodium.com/. This show is available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, GooglePodcasts, ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, and more! Also, please follow me on Instagram! I'd love to connect with you! https://www.instagram.com/isthisactuallyhealthy/ Music credit: //uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/on-top License code: OWCFY8LGE9YNEGDP

This week's inspiring guest is Hilary Russo,  a Self-love Superhero! Hilary was a news anchor reporting on 9-11 as it happened. In that traumatic time, she realized that the doom & gloom of being a news anchor was not in alignment with her values. She walked away from the job security of the news anchor desk and began to walk down her own path to turn her passion into purpose and her purpose into her profession.Hilary is the host of the HIListically Speaking podcast, a University Professor, Health Journalist, Certified Integrative Nutrition Holistic Coach, and Havening Techniques Practitioner. Hilary's favorite books:Mel Robbins- 5 Second RuleSarah Peyton- Your Resonant SelfDan Buettner- Blue Zone ChallengeHilary's Songs:Sting- FragileFarrell Williams- HappyKatrina & The Waves- Walking on SunshineDownload the free gift from Hilary: Lean Into LoveConnect with Hilary:IG: @hilaryrussoTwitter: @hilaryrussoFB: /hilaryrussoListen to HIListically Speaking Podcast (Available on all podcast platforms)Connect with Tiphany:DM me on IG @tiphanykaneCheck out my website: www.tiphanykane.comPurchase your #selflove merchandise here

In this special episode, I did a virtual interview with Dr. Robert Davis, a well-known nutritionist, and we are discussing his most recent, groundbreaking book called Supersized Lies! This interview has been divided into 2 parts, so tune in to the next episode to get the whole thing. We divulge some most-know secrets from the book you need to have in your mental playbook.  Check out this episode and all my others here: https://is-this-actually-healthy.onpodium.com/. This show is available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, GooglePodcasts, ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, and more! Also, please follow me on Instagram! I'd love to connect with you! https://www.instagram.com/isthisactuallyhealthy/ Music credit: //uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/on-top License code: OWCFY8LGE9YNEGDP

For disabled people, what has been the learning from the Covid-19 pandemic? And what now needs to happen to ensure better lives?  Michael McEwan, a reporter on disability issues, speaks to Health Journalist and Broadcaster, Pennie Taylor about the history of care and support for people with disabilities, the impact of Covid-19 and how support and services can be improved. He also speaks to Tracey Campbell, a parent whose daughter has Angelman syndrome, and Sanjeev Man, a Freelance Journalist and Disability Campaigner, to understand their experiences and get their views on what needs to change.  Transcript of episode.  Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.

Casey Beros is a presenter, facilitator, journalist, hugger and author of the “stealth-help” book Bad girls guide to better. Her book, and everything she shares, is relatable, real, funny and a good kick in the ass for anyone who suffers with shame, guilt, self-doubt, or anything else that holds us back in some way. We talk about the challenges of losing a job you love, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, having to carve your own career path, and how asking the right questions of ourselves (often) can lead to a more aligned and fulfilled life. Disclaimer: I fan girl a bit here, it happens, you can't blame me cause she's pretty cool! Follow Casey on Insta @caseyberos And check out all the goodies that we chat about on her website caseyberos.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your child a picky eater? Does he or she suffer from childhood obesity or perhaps a chronic disease resulting from unhealthy eating? If so, you are not alone! Health Journalist and “Food Issues” podcast host Julie Revelant joins Dr. Meeker in discussing these important issues. Be armed with proven tips that can help you train your child to become a healthier eater. As you make wiser food choices yourself, and model better eating habits, your children will be encouraged to do the same, resulting in positive improvements in overall health.   WELCOME Dr. Meeker welcomes guest Julie Revelant to the Parenting Great Kids podcast.   MEG (PART 1) Dr. Meg and Julie Revelant discuss some of the biggest eating issues that parents encounter with their kids.   BREAK   MEG (PART 2) Dr. Meg and Julie Revelant continue their conversation about kids and healthy eating.   FROM THE PRODUCER Thanks for listening to Episode 148, Kids and Healthy Eating, and for helping Dr. Meg's parenting revolution reach more than SIX MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes! Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD Dr. Meg's parenting resources and tools are available at www.meekerparenting.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden and public health officials say this is a pandemic of the unvaccinated. While that's largely true, people are becoming increasingly concerned about breakthrough infections hitting those who are fully vaccinated. Reset gets a first-hand account on breakthrough infections from a vaccinated health journalist who recovered from COVID.

What a fun new episode we have for you!  Join Jodie this week as she interviews health journalist, tv presenter, magazine contributor, mum, parallel-parking champion and author of “The Bad Girl's Guide to Good Better” - Casey Beros.  In this funny and colourful interview, Jodie and Casey have a fantastic conversation about:  - how her curiosity has led her to become a conduit between customers and clinicians, to help people navigate the science-heavy information people often receive when it comes to their health;  - how she helps people distinguish between opinions and scientific and medical reality, especially in the current climate of social-media led gullibility;  - why being in someone's life... and allowing others into your life... is a privilege, and not to be taken lightly;  - why having nerves before doing something important is CRUCIAL to perform at your best;  - why she's terrified about the idea of her life ending too soon and the fact that life is too short to waste any more time carrying around your mistakes;  - how she incorporates perspective, gratitude and regular reality checks into her day-to-day life because.... the past cannot be re-written, so the best option is to bring your ‘old' selves with you;  - research-based data on the number of serious secrets people carry around with them at any given time (this will definitely surprise you);  - why you need to separate WHAT you've done from WHO you are and why it's futile to worry about worrying;  - Casey's take on the 4 A's of Anxiety (you'll find theses at @25.45) and how the 3rd A is actually a good one;  - a great analogy about comparison syndrome and why it's just like buying a house;  - Casey's 2 top tips about how to stop worrying about what other people think;  - why you might never have the friendships out of Sex & the City, and that's ok (even scientific research says so).   This really is one of the best conversations EVER with a woman who is her own biggest critic AND fan! And she can teach you why you should be too.  It's funny, it's insightful, it's raw and it has great energy so make sure you take 46mins out of your time this week and join Jodie and Casey for a BFF chat that you won't regret.   Jodie & Anastasia  x www.RiseWomen.com   Want to be a CONFIDENT WOMAN?  Then our Confidence Course for Women is for you!

“What we were built to do can inform a lot of what we should do today.” Michael Easter joins Jason and Emily for Episode 041 on embracing discomfort through putting ourselves in extreme situations to appreciate what we have and find better health. Michael is known in Heath Journalism as the guy who interviews interesting people doing interesting things. For his new book “The Comfort Crisis” he went on a hunting trip in remote Alaska for 33 days to write about how the most uncomfortable, vulnerable and challenging situations reset our perspective and make us better people in our daily lives. Michael attributes his endurance and toughness to his “badass” single mom. His natural curiosity and experience traveling while young made him the guy who would go to “get the good stuff.” He likes to fully embed with experts and subjects, not just do interviews behind a screen, and laughs with Jason and Emily about living with them for a few days to better learn about rucking -- even if it meant early chaotic wakeups.  The through-line for the interview, as with his book, is the Alaska trip and the real-world lessons he brought back with him. He talks about the importance of research and listening to the experts, but also just trying things to see what works. With candor he says that his biggest challenge to date is getting and staying sober, but that from Gym Jones to the Alaskan Wilderness he continues to challenge himself in hard ways. Michael repeatedly returns to simplicity and “the Oatmeal rule” of getting back to the basics of what makes us healthy humans.  Links: “The Comfort Crisis” by Michael Easter Michael’s Real-Life Mountain Man, Badass Mom and Rucking Articles in Men’s Health “Why Humans Are Born to Ruck”  Donnie “Who We Are” Hunting Video Dr. Marcus Elliot and Misogi Learn more about GORUCK and Tribe Glorious Professionals podcast website

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: It looks like school's out. Premier Doug Ford has told Progressive Conservative MPPs that students and teachers probably cannot return to in-class learning this month because it would delay or derail the rest of Ontario's reopening, the Star has learned. “That's what we're facing,” Ford explained to Tory members during a two-hour virtual caucus meeting Tuesday. While sources close to the premier said he wanted children back in classrooms for the first time since mid-April, public health officials warned him that can only occur if the broader opening of the economy is delayed. Premier Doug Ford has a news conference set for one o'clock this afternoon and Education Minister Steven Lecce and Health Minister Christine Elliot will be on hand.  GUEST: Jonathan Sher, Health Journalist and Investigative Reporter - Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has changed its guidelines to allow for mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines. Federal health officials announced the updated guidance during a press briefing on Tuesday, saying that a first dose of the AstraZeneca-Oxford/COVISHIELD vaccine can be followed up with a second AstraZeneca shot, or be safely combined with a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots "unless contraindicated." The new guidance from NACI also advises that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can be mixed for first and second doses. GUEST: Dr. Brian D. Lichty, Associate Professor in Pathology and Molecular Medicine with the McMaster Immunology Research Centre - As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out across Canada and case counts are waning in many parts of the country, businesses and their employees are cautiously poking their heads out of work-from-home setups and wondering what kinds of offices — if any — are waiting for them after the pandemic. A number of major companies have made their intentions clear already, setting the tone of the conversation in North America. JPMorgan Chase has mandated a full return to the office for the U.S. bank's employees; Ottawa-based e-commerce giant Shopify has meanwhile abandoned its offices in favour of a remote-only workforce. But as vaccine protection increases and the debate rages over the future of work, some companies are finding opportunity in playing the middle ground with a more “flexible” approach to the office — through co-working. GUEST: Doron Melnick, Partner and National Leader of People and Change Practice with KPMG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's panel, Niall Gibbons, Chief Executive, Tourism Ireland, June Shannon, Health Journalist and Mick Molloy, Emergency Consultant, Wexford General Hospital. Dr Cliona Ni Cheallaigh, Consultant,St James Hospital, discussed COVID 19 Indian variant vaccine efficacy and Rosie Coffey, Head of Enterprise and Architecture, UL on cyber attacks.

Journalist and writer Mark Hay joins us for today's episode. Mark discusses what he's learned during a unique career covering stories about sexual health and sexuality for major publications over the years. Mark has covered a variety of sexual topics including erectile dysfunction. He's written for Vice, Men's Health, Playboy, Slate, and Vox.  The Erectile Dysfunction Radio Podcast is dedicated to educating and empowering men to address erectile dysfunction, improve confidence, and enhance the satisfaction in their relationships. This podcast is hosted by Mark Goldberg, LCMFT, CST. Mark is a certified sex therapist.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Scott and Jonathan Sher started the show off with a focus on Ontario's schools, and the question of whether they should be closed again, to limit spread of COVID-19. Guest: Jonathan Sher, Health Journalist and Investigative Reporter - Dr. Brooks Fallis weighed in on the rising amount of younger ICU patients with cases of COVID-19. Guest: Dr. Brooks Fallis, Critical Care and Internal Medicine Physician - Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid returned to the show, to help get us ready for the shutdown. Guest: Dr. Ahmad Firsas Khalid, Health Policy PhD graduate and Queen Elizabeth Scholar - An Abacus poll shows the Federal Liberals leading ahead of the Conservatives. Is this a matter of the Liberals doing exceedingly well, or the Conservatives doing remarkably poorly, or something else? Guest: Richard Jenkins, Director of Public Sector Research at Abacus Data Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Health Canada is recommending the provinces and territories suspend use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people under 55. It's to allow time to analyze new reports of patients in Europe developing blood clots. The move follows updated guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Why does AstraZeneca vaccine guidance keep changing? GUEST: Dr. Bradly G. Wouters, Executive Vice President of Science and Research at University Health Network - The Middlesex-London Health Unit moved to the red-control level from the orange-restrict level of the province’s COVID-19 response framework. Medical officer of health Dr. Chris Mackie says this is the region’s last chance to avoid “a significant lockdown.” GUEST: Jonathan Sher, Health Journalist and Investigative Reporter, - Conversations are beginning about Generation C, the COVID-19 kids. While exactly which ages should be included in this generational label is under debate, what’s clear to researchers of child development is that COVID-19 has led to global shutdowns that have rattled economies, communities and families, and will affect children for years to come. UNICEF reports the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of children and their families around the world, and that across virtually every key measure of childhood, progress has gone backward. The number of children who are hungry, isolated, abused, anxious and living in poverty has increased. Children’s access to learning environments, socialization, essential services, health, nutrition and protection has decreased. More and more, we will see the impact of social isolation, the loss social skill development and trauma on young children. Some children will bear the scars of the pandemic for years to come. Addressing those scars, especially for our more vulnerable and at-risk children, is an urgent priority. Access to high-quality early childhood education and kindergarten is not the singular solution to these problems, but is a cornerstone. GUEST: Dr. David Philpott, Retired Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Research Associate with the Atkinson Center on society and child development at University of Toronto - Ontario offers $200 Million in support programs in the hopes of revitalizing the province’s tourism and hospitality industry that was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The first is the $100-million tourism and hospitality small business support grant program that would allow businesses one-time payments of up to $20,000, which includes supports for thousands of hotels, motels, travel agencies, water parks, and overnight summer camps. GUEST: Chris Bloore, Vice President of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based on 20 years of investigative reporting and interviews with 100 practicing physicians who embrace the keto lifestyle as the best prescription for their patients' health, Gary Taubes puts the ketogenic diet movement in the necessary historical and scientific perspective. He makes clear the vital misconceptions in how we've come to think about obesity and diet (no, he says, people do not become fat simply because they eat too much; hormones play the critical role) and uses the collected clinical experience of the medical community to provide essential practical advice. Taubes sets out to revolutionize how we think about eating healthy, and what foods we can and can't eat to prevent and reverse obesity and diabetes. Gary Taubes is an investigative science and health journalist, the author of The Case for Keto, The Case Against Sugar, Why We Get Fat and Good Calories, Bad Calories. Taubes is a former staff writer for Discover and correspondent for the journal Science. His writing has also appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic and Esquire, and has been included in numerous "Best of" anthologies, including The Best of the Best American Science Writing (2010). He has received three Science in Society Journalism Awards from the National Association of Science Writers. He is the recipient of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Award in Health Policy Research, as well as cofounder and president of the nonprofit Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI). He lives in Oakland, CA, with his wife, author Sloane Tanen, and their two children. NOTES MLF: Health & Medicine SPEAKERS Gary Taubes Investigative Science and Health Journalist; Author, The Case for Keto Patty James M.S., N.C. Nutritionist; Chef; Author—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on March 2nd, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Based on 20 years of investigative reporting and interviews with 100 practicing physicians who embrace the keto lifestyle as the best prescription for their patients' health, Gary Taubes puts the ketogenic diet movement in the necessary historical and scientific perspective. He makes clear the vital misconceptions in how we've come to think about obesity and diet (no, he says, people do not become fat simply because they eat too much; hormones play the critical role) and uses the collected clinical experience of the medical community to provide essential practical advice. Taubes sets out to revolutionize how we think about eating healthy, and what foods we can and can't eat to prevent and reverse obesity and diabetes. Gary Taubes is an investigative science and health journalist, the author of The Case for Keto, The Case Against Sugar, Why We Get Fat and Good Calories, Bad Calories. Taubes is a former staff writer for Discover and correspondent for the journal Science. His writing has also appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic and Esquire, and has been included in numerous "Best of" anthologies, including The Best of the Best American Science Writing (2010). He has received three Science in Society Journalism Awards from the National Association of Science Writers. He is the recipient of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Award in Health Policy Research, as well as cofounder and president of the nonprofit Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI). He lives in Oakland, CA, with his wife, author Sloane Tanen, and their two children. NOTES MLF: Health & Medicine SPEAKERS Gary Taubes Investigative Science and Health Journalist; Author, The Case for Keto Patty James M.S., N.C. Nutritionist; Chef; Author—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on March 2nd, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We followed up on last week’s shocking interview with investigative health journalist, Jeff T Bowles to answer some of the questions and concerns raised last week. Jeff is the author of several important books and even a peer-reviewed medical journal article. Our discussion last week was about his book, The Miraculous Cure For and Prevention of All Diseases—What Doctors Never Learned. WOW! When I interviewed him on the show Sept. 19, 2020, we discussed his book that had been censored by Amazon. Download the FREE e-book version of it at this link: 16 Fascinating. COVID-19 & Spanish Flu Mysteries SOLVED! You may find his searchable vitamin D cure database interesting and useful. By the way, this week, I mentioned a liposomal spray vitamin D3 with K2 supplement—read about that superior product. There is a lot of additional information about vitamin D benefits and basics in this section of the HBN Library and in this one on Vitamin D supplements, safety, testing and doses  

We followed up on last week’s shocking interview with investigative health journalist, Jeff T Bowles to answer some of the questions and concerns raised last week. Jeff is the author of several important books and even a peer-reviewed medical journal article. Our discussion last week was about his book, The Miraculous Cure For and Prevention of All Diseases—What Doctors Never Learned. WOW! When I interviewed him on the show Sept. 19, 2020, we discussed his book that had been censored by Amazon. Download the FREE e-book version of it at this link: 16 Fascinating. COVID-19 & Spanish Flu Mysteries SOLVED! You may find his searchable vitamin D cure database interesting and useful. By the way, this week, I mentioned a liposomal spray vitamin D3 with K2 supplement—read about that superior product. There is a lot of additional information about vitamin D benefits and basics in this section of the HBN Library and in this one on Vitamin D supplements, safety, testing and doses  

Investigative health journalist, Jeff T Bowles, is the author of several important books and even a peer-reviewed medical journal article. This week and the next we will discuss his amazing work, The Miraculous Cure For and Prevention of All Diseases—What Doctors Never Learned. Be prepared to be astounded! I know I was when we prerecorded this appearance. When I interviewed him on the show Sept. 19, 2020, we discussed his book that had been censored by Amazon. Download the FREE e-book version of it at this link: 16 Fascinating.COVID-19 & Spanish Flu Mysteries SOLVED! You may find his searchable vitamin D cure database interesting and useful. The Dr. Coimbra protocol. This show will likely generate many questions which I hope will be answered when he is the guest again on 11/28. By the way, at some point this week or next, I mention a liposomal spray vitamin D3 with K2 supplement—THIS is it.  

Investigative health journalist, Jeff T Bowles, is the author of several important books and even a peer-reviewed medical journal article. This week and the next we will discuss his amazing work, The Miraculous Cure For and Prevention of All Diseases—What Doctors Never Learned. Be prepared to be astounded! I know I was when we prerecorded this appearance. When I interviewed him on the show Sept. 19, 2020, we discussed his book that had been censored by Amazon. Download the FREE e-book version of it at this link: 16 Fascinating.COVID-19 & Spanish Flu Mysteries SOLVED! You may find his searchable vitamin D cure database interesting and useful. The Dr. Coimbra protocol. This show will likely generate many questions which I hope will be answered when he is the guest again on 11/28. By the way, at some point this week or next, I mention a liposomal spray vitamin D3 with K2 supplement—THIS is it.  

This third episode of African Media Thermometer explores the quality and accessibility of health journalism during the time of Covid-19. Journalists and editors around the continent discuss the safety of reporters, changes in newsroom management, and content in different languages. We hear from Dapo Olorunyomi from Premium Times, Asha Mwilu from Debunk Media, Nigel Mugamu from 263Chat, Haggai Isanya from Royal Media Services, and Pontsho Pilane, a communications and journalism professional and the co-convener of the KAS Media Africa Health Journalism conference. This is a project of KAS Media Africa, hosted by Paul McNally, and produced by Elna Schütz and Volume.

Summary:There is no doubt that successfully managing the health and wellbeing of the human body has plenty of benefit for the workplace for all types of employment. However, the question is whether an employer or corporate organisation have the right to interfere with their employee's lifestyle and health-related habits? Also what realistic actions can be taken to make a difference in workplace productivity and efficiency? Dr John Briffa, a leading voice within corporate health and wellness, joins us on today's show to answer these important questions. Guest biography:Dr John Briffa is a practising medical doctor, author and international speaker. He is a prize-winning graduate of University College London School of Medicine, and also holds a BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences. Dr Briffa is a former columnist for the Daily Mail and the Observer newspapers in the UK, and former contributing editor for Men’s Health magazine and is a previous recipient of the Health Journalist of the Year award in the UK.Dr Briffa has authored nine books including A Great Day at the Office (Harper Collins 2014), a practical guide to optimising energy and performance for business professionals. He is the director of Dr Briffa Wellness, a specialist consultancy that provides speaking and training services to organisations and business professionals around the world. Clients include Deloitte, PwC, HSBC, Barclays, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Allen and Overy, Gowling WLG, the BBC, Tesco and Schroders.Episode content:In this discussion, John shares some great perspectives, insights, and health tips that will benefit your working habits and lifestyle more broadly. John's gift for communication and personable style make this a great, easy listening episode that is well worth your listening time! 1:48 What motivated Dr Briffa to work within the field of corporate wellness7:44 The responsibility of the employer and employee in personal wellbeing10:46 Workplace rights to interfere versus the personal right to choose17:54 The workplace as an option to reach individuals and affect health change22:43 The cause and a potential solution to mid-afternoon fatigue30:10 How poor sleep can impact productivity and performance37:37 Managing stress load within the work environment52:50 Quick-fire questions: sunlight exposure, breathing techniques, & music at workRate the show:If you enjoyed this episode, then please rate the show, give a short review, and share it with your friends so they can benefit from this free expert information. Your comments and feedback are always welcome. Please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or the video series on YouTube so you will receive each update immediately upon release.For other great episodes and expert guests on the Fit to Succeed show, visit our podcast library at www.nordicfitnesseducation.com

In today’s episode I’m chatting with Julie Revelant, who is a health journalist and founder of JulieRevelant.com. In addition to having an extensive portfolio of articles written on pregnancy, postpartum, maternal and children’s health, Julie also shares her science-backed resources to help teach parents how to raise healthy kids who crave healthy foods. We talk a lot about the health journalist career path as well as some of the most important things she’s learned through her work.     Julie shares so much great information, but here are a few highlights of our conversation:     The food we eat can prevent, reverse, and treat chronic health, which is why it’s so important to teach our children how to be healthy eaters from a young age.     Modeling healthy eating and consistently serving healthy foods can help children learn to make healthy choices of their own.     Healthy living means nurturing our body, mind and spirit; focusing on exercise and movement; eating healthfully; and ensuring we care for our mental and emotional health.   If you want to learn more about Julie and the work she does, you can connect with her via  JulieRevelant.com (https://www.julierevelant.com), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/julie_revelant/), Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/julierevelant/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/writerjulierevelant), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAWcLMupwSomhqwTk8heDA), Twitter (https://twitter.com/JulieRevelant), and LinkedIN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julierevelant/).

We tend to think of loneliness as a state of mind. But what if we thought of it as a health issue?  Andre Picard spoke at The Walrus Talks Healthy Cities in 2016 in Hamilton, Ontario. Watch all The Walrus Talks at youtube.com/walrustelevision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Douglas features in this weeks Interest Edition of the Physical Performance Show. Scott is a Veteran Running, Fitness and Health Journalist, former Senior Editor of Runner's World Magazine, Current Runner's World Online contributor and Best-Selling Author. Scott is the Author of 6 Fantastic Running Books including the Little Red Book of Running, Advanced Marathoning with Pete Pfitzinger, Meb for Mortals and 26 Marathons with none other than episode 165 featured performer, US Great Meb Keflezighi Marathoner and most recently Scott gave birth to the book that he'd been wanting to write from more than two decades “Running is My Therapy: Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Happier”. Scott himself is a lifelong Runner having clocked more than a 110,000 miles on his running odometer. During this episode, Scott takes us behind the scenes of what it takes to produce a book like Running is My Therapy, the hours of research, the hours of preparation, the hours of labour. Scott also openly shares his own struggles throughout his life with low grade depression and the fascinating story of how Scott came to realise that he needed to seek assistance. If you ever wondered why you feel so good after a run or conversely why you feel so miserable, irritated or frustrated when you are unable to run then this is an episode you are going to really enjoy.  We discuss all things running for anxiety, depression and mood and the science that underpins just what is happening. SUBSCRIBE NOW! This episode is sponsored by fisiocrem fisiocrem is a topical massage cream containing natural plant based ingredients, ideal for the temporary relief of muscular aches and pains. If you're conscious of what you put on your body, you'll be happy to know that fisiocrem does not contain parabens or hydroxybenzoates. fisiocrem can be found Australia-wide at your local Coles, chemist or health store, as well as on their online shop. fisiocrem are offering a 20% discount to listeners of The Physical Performance Show. Use the coupon code POGO when you shop at fisiocrem.com.au to redeem this special offer. Hurting sucks, and fisiocrem has got your back!   _____ If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.

Mark is joined by Sarah Schuster, the Mental Health Editor of The Mighty. They discuss Sarah's personal mental health story and The Mighty's person-centric approach to health advocacy. They also discuss the use of online platforms to build a community of people sharing their stories and supporting each other.  

In this episode I speak with English Taylor a women's reproductive Health Journalist about breaking the taboos around periods & menopause and how talking about it openly at home with your partners and children (boys as well as girls) is the first step to normalising it and improving women's daily lives regarding this.

Kheyrne Danu is the brainchild of SuperThrive and founder of Woman Thrive. She is also a health journalist, nature worshipper and muse. From a young age Kheyrne had to work through a few big health challenges including adrenal fatigue, digestive issues and reproductive problems. She chose to focus on nature’s medicine chest for her recovery. After much research around hormone healing she finally discovered (back in 2006) the profound effects of adaptogen herbs and superfoods. “I had 14 powders lining my shelves and one day I decided to create a mix for easy use. I was surprised how palatable the taste was. Having one powder made life so much easier. After taking it for 30 days I discovered my energy levels greatly improved, my sleep was deep and restful, my mind was more acute and my emotional state was calm and grounded.” - Kheyrne Today Kheyrne facilitates Hormone Vitality and Womb Way Yoni Egg workshops. SuperThrive Notes Blood Sugar Stability • The endocrine systems prime directive is to safe guard the transport of glucose between the brain, the heart and the muscle tissue. • Once the blood sugar is out of balance the endocrine system goes into emergency mode using valuable hormone resources. When this happens continuously the adrenals, reproductive hormones, thyroid and mental state can become compromised. • Fats, proteins and minerals are essential for stabilizing blood sugar. We all need carbohydrates in the form of vegetables (some body types do well with a few grains), but too many carbs throw the blood sugar out of balance. • Eat something protein based with some fat within 1.5 hours of waking and eat snacks or meals every 3-5 hours. Eating 3 hours before bedtime prevents insulin spike at night allowing good melatonin production. Oestrogen Dominance In women oestrogen and progesterone need to stay in balance (200-300 progesterones to one oestrogen). In men testosterone and oestrogen need to stay in balance. TOO MUCH OESTROGEN • Increases blood clotting (strokes, thrombosis) • Suppresses progesterone and thyroid • Increases sensitivity to stress hormones • Increases fluid retention • Impairs blood sugar balance • Reduces oxygen level in cells • Increases bone loss • Increases anxiety, insomnia and headaches • Increases inflammation • Increases body weight Too much oestrogen in men can suppress testosterone. In women it can suppress progesterone and thyroid hormones. For both sexes this increases risk of obesity, cancer and lifestyle diseases. “Xenoestrogens can disrupt the estrogen/androgen balance and alter the development or the function of reproductive organs, as was observed with pesticides. Xenoestrogens generally act in 100–1000 folds greater concentrations than estradiol. – “Assessment and Molecular Actions of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals That Interfere with Estrogen Receptor Pathways” International Journal of Endocrinology 2013 Chemical Chaos • Since the industrial revolution over 80,000 chemicals have been produced and used within our environment. Most of these are known as Endocrine Disruptors (ED’s) or Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC’s). Pesticides and fertilizers are a major culprit, but we can find ED’s in many places. • “ED’s are defined by WHO (World Health Organization) as exogenous compounds or mixtures that alter function(s) of the endocrine system and consequently cause adverse effects in an intact organism. ED’s can also be transferred from the pregnant woman to the developing fetus or child through the placenta and breast milk.” Water Not only does water contain the xenoestrogen dioxin from chlorine but the recycled component from sewage water also contains the contraceptive pill and HRT and in some areas other environmental ED’s, none of which can be killed or deactivated. • Endocrine disruptors found in SA water (News24) Professor Edmund Pool told News24, “All the sewage treatment plants I’ve tested in the Western Cape were found to remove 80% of hormones, the untreated 20% has been shown to be able to change the morphology and sex ratios of some animals like fishes, frogs, and crabs. EDCs eventually get lodged in humans’ body tissues, more concerning is that it can sit in the reproductive organs where it is carried over to offspring.” • “Boys who swam the most in chlorinated pools had 20% lower testosterone than boys who swam in the pool disinfected with copper–silver ionization.” – January 2012 Environmental Health Perspectives Body Products and Cleaning Products You absorb more chemicals through your skin than you do by ingestion! For most of us our cupboards are filled with ED’s. If your beauty or cleaning products contain any petrochemicals you are essentially smearing toxic oil from your car on to your skin. Unless an ingredient has a plant name, it is most likely derived from petrochemicals. • Aqueous Cream • Petroleum Jelly • Liquid Paraffin • Mineral Oil Some experts say there is approximately a 50% increase in risk of cancer when using these products. If a body product says ‘natural’ or even ‘organic’ (unless certified) this does not mean it doesn’t contain toxic chemicals. Read the ingredients. There is no limitation on words chosen for the name of a product and this can be very misleading. If your cleaning products say ‘eco’ or ‘green’, this does not mean they are not harmful for your body. The Chemical Impact • Infertility – WHO stats for 2010: 48.5 million couples, ¼ globe • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) – 20% women worldwide • Endometriosis – 10% women worldwide • Fibroids – 30% women worldwide • Erectile dysfunction – 1:10 men worldwide, up to ¼ of men under 40 • Premature ejaculation – Up to 30% of men globally • Obesity – 30% global population • Depression – WHO: 350 million globally • Sleep disorders – 55% global population, 40% sleep apnea • PMS • Menopause issues • All of these are markers for cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc. • Prostate cancer – Globally 80% men by age 80 • Breast cancer – 19% Asia & Africa, 83% West Europe, 80% USA. A 20% rise from 2008 to 2012 Food Oestrogens Even organic animal fats do naturally promote oestrogen in the body to some degree. Therefore if you eat animal products make sure they don’t take up more than 20% of your diet and sourcing is key! Most organic raw plant oils (except soya oil) promote progesterone production. Testosterone can do well on a balance of both animal and plant fats. • Dairy – Oestrogen is given to all cows that are not grass fed – look for organic • Meat – Oestrogen is in all animals that are not grass fed (the grains used are also GMO) • Eggs – Oestrogen is in all eggs including free range that are not pasture reared (or Angus the Farmers ‘truly free range’) Soya • Non-organic dairy and meat are filled with oestrogen administered to fatten up the animal and increase milk production. • Non-organic, non-fermented soya does not have absorbable protein, contains 3 toxic chemicals and has extremely high oestrogen levels. • Back in 1998 investigators that wrote the article 'Phytoestrogens in soy-based infant foods' reported that an infants daily consumption of isoflavones from soya formula is six to eleven times higher than an adults would take in through food. Reserchers conclude, “Babies on soy formula receive the estrogenic equivalent of at least 5 birth control pills per day.” Progesterone Progesterones is a precursor hormone (makes other steroid hormones) as well as an end hormone. It is vital for proper reproductive, thyroid and adrenal function. If one has had a high stress life or previous hormone issues it is common for progesterone to start dropping from around 35 years old leading to symptoms such as – inhibited ovulation, lowered mood, increased weight gain, sleep issues, worse PMS, reproductive issues, adrenal fatigue, low thyroid and more. • Precorsor for oestrogen, testosterone and cortisol • Promotes bone formation • Balances blood sugar • Upholds sex drive • Upholds cellular oxygen absorption • Maintains and nourishes uterus • Prevents fibrocystic breasts • Natural antidepressive • Uses fat for energy • Helps prevent cancer by inhibiting the gene p53 • Facilitates thyroid hormone action • Balances calming neurotransmitter GABA • Neuroprotective – promotes myelinization • Anti-inflammatory Testosterone (Notes from Dr Bridget Briggs Functional Medicine Lecture) • Testosterone levels are typically highest by a man’s late twenties. After that they slowly declines 1% to 2% per year. • Some level of serum decline in testosterone is natural up to 10.4. Below this men are prone to metabolic syndrome, depression and cardiovascular disease. • Oestrogen and synthetic chemicals inhibit testosterone. • 34% to 50% of all men experience some level of low testosterone. • 30% to 40% of men between the ages of 40 and 55 are actually experiencing true symptoms of andropause. • It only takes 5 days of impaired sleep to see a 15% drop in testosterone. • Testosterone supplementation below the age of 40 can create infertility. • Testosterone can aromatize (convert) into oestrogen under certain circumstances. HORMONE SUPPORT: Adaptogens Adaptogens should not be combi ned with pharmaceutical medication, especially when it comes to issues like thyroid. Reason being adaptogens work at enhancing the bodies abilities where most medications (such as altroxin) work on the principle of halting the body's own function and replacing it with a synthetic version. There are ways of slowly weaning off certain medications and replacing them with natural substances such as adaptogen herbs, but this needs medical supervison from an expert such as a Functional or Integrative Medicine doctor. The Russian scientist, G.M. Barenboirn said it well: "For the first time in the history of human civilization the biological potentialities of the human body have failed to meet the requirements imposed on it by the epoch. One witnesses an unusual 'epidemic' of fatigue aggravated by the powerful action of man-made, external chemical and physical environmental factors. Like the drugs that saved the world from numerous bacterial and viral epidemics that cost millions of lives in the past, the adaptogens are needed to help man withstand the diverse stresses of today." What is an adaptogen? These plants were appropriately named as they adapt to their environment and they help the body adapt to its environment. Explaining the effects of the adaptogens is difficult, since they support each individual differently. Adaptogens literally adapt their function to where it’s needed in the body, making themselves the right shape to fit into the keyhole. Adaptogens are also a powerful antioxidant. They have no side effects and are not addictive. They possess a wide range of therapeutic benefits, which cause no disturbance to the normal functioning of the body. If you are mentally exhausted or physically fatigued the adaptogens will help you feel more energetic and awake. At the same time adaptogens are not stimulants. If you are stressed to the max and highly strung, or just not coping with life, then adaptogens will help bring you to a calm and centered state, yet they are not tranquillizers and do not have a drug-like effect on the body. Adaptogens are most known for supporting stress and fatigue, low libido and reproductive health, calming the nervous system, enhancing mental and physical performance and post sports recovery. Since 1947 medical and scientific research has been conducted and published on adaptogens in various parts of the world. Adaptogens – Ashwaghanda, Medicinal mushrooms, Tulsi, Rhodiola, Schizandra, Astragulus, Maca, Foti, Chaga, Panax Ginseng, Gota Kola, Moringa – SuperThrive. Nutrition • Minerals (zinc,magnesium, etc) - Salt, Seaweed, Quinton’s Marine Plasma, Greens. • Proteins – especially plant based. – Olives, Avocados, Coconut, Hemp, Spirulina, Sprouts, Greens. • Omega 3 – Dark fish or Algae oil • Vit C is essential for a every endocrine gland. - Camu Camu powder/ Acerola Chery Powder/ Acai powder. • Vitamin E – Sunflower Seeds. • Potassium in the evening – Bananas, Potatoes. • Coconut Oil is a wonderful form of cholesterol forthe adrenal glands touse to make pregnenolone and cortisol. • Aloe • Fermented foods such as Sauerkraut and live probiotics such as Health Booster. • Selenium (Brazil Nuts). • Vit D3 (the sun and fish oil). • Vitamin B6 (bananas, spinach, sweet potatoes) & B12 (probiotics) – needed to make hormones. • Grounding is a powerful tool in balancing the thyroid! Thyroid needs ( - ) charge to neutralize toxins. • A bit of cardio-vascular exercise helps the thyroid stay healthy. PEOPLE: Dr Daphne Lyell Nutritionist Chantal Daniel Dr Marion Weston - drweston@iafrica.co.za

I'm getting in touch is in regards to my side blog which is following my attempt to climb 40 volcanoes by the age of 40. Each week I am trying to publish an interview with someone about big adventures or changes in their life - the idea being to inspire my small group of readers to overcome their self doubt to achieve their dreams. I am plagued by self doubt and find it a real struggle but I feel it can be tackled so I want to share this theory with the world. I understand you quit a job to start tough girl? I was wondering whether you would be willing to respond to some questions around this to be published as one of these interviews on my blog. I have pasted the questions below. QUESTIONS: What was the impetus behind quitting your job and starting the tough girl podcasts? Can you give a bit of background and say why you felt you had to make this change. Before setting out on this new direction what were your doubts/fears/concerns and how did you overcome these? What is the main thing you have learnt (about life or yourself) from this experience? What would be your dream adventure/goal and why - and why haven't you done it yet? What is the best advice you have ever been given? If you were stuck on a desert island, what three things would you have with you and why? LINKS! ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/_tough_girl ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toughgirlchallenges/ ✩ Blog/Website - www.toughgirlchallenges.com/ ✩ FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/ToughGirlChallenges/ ✩ TRIBE - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ToughGirlTribe/ ✩ Tumblr - http://toughgirlchallenges.tumblr.com ✩ Pinterest - https://uk.pinterest.com/Tough101/ ✩ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ToughGirlPodcast?ty=h ***Katrina Megget*** Freelance healthcare journalist and adventure travel writer Follow her on Twitter - @KatrinaMegget Check out her travel blog and follow her adventure to climb 40 volcanoes by the age of 40 www.katrinamegget.wordpress.com

​What small little changes could you make to up your game? What simple lifestyle practices could you use right now to increase your performance levels? How could you find an extra 5% and feel awesome every day? Today's Zestology guest is a favourite of mine and a fave on the podcast too, Laura Bond. Laura is a health journalist and health coach, and her techniques are cutting edge and fascinating... vitamin C injections, coffee enemas and infrared saunas are par for the course. Last time we spoke we looked a lot at alternative solutions for better health. This time we look more at the practices you can use to take an already happy and fulfilled life to a new level - finding that extra 5%. Her book and articles are like a guidebook for anyone who wants to find the edge and take their performance levels up a notch. In addition, she's had a crazy 7 or 8 months since we last met, so there was a lot to catch up on. We walked through Soho and recorded as we walked, ending up sitting on a park bench in Golden Square alongside the pigeons, it was, as always with Laura, a lovely and inspiring day. Also coming up, we road-test 'hypertonic drinks' (and accidentally spill them on my trousers - sad times.) Today's podcast is for anyone who's interested in ideas for boosting their energy, vitality and health. Laura's particularly well informed, and her journey since we last spoke is a must listen. Also, 'pets with boobs' make an appearance in today's podcast, and this scary prospect alone should be enough to make you listen. JOIN the Zestology MAILING LIST by going to our website (http://www.tonywrighton.com) Connect with Tony on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tonywrighton If you love the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. We appreciate that so much.  You can also go to http://www.tonywrighton.com for show notes, online streaming, extra bits and the Zestology Challenge.

Have you ever considered supplementing with turmeric, or vitamin D spray, or B12 injections, or, er, trying a coffee enema? Well, believe it or not, all of these alternative remedies could help you on your journey to energy, vitality and feeling awesome. Today's Zestology podcast guest is Laura Bond. In March 2011 Laura Bond's mother Gemma was diagnosed with ovarian and uterine cancer. Laura discovered that the only thing more shocking than telling someone your mother has cancer was revealing that she had declined chemotherapy.  Laura is a health journalist and health coach, and she decided to write a book that would become hugely successful, 'Mum's Not Having Chemo'. It explains her mother's decision to say 'no' to mainstream medicine and 'yes' to hydrogen peroxide, vitamin C injections and infrared saunas. Today's podcast doesn't have a particular focus on cancer, it's just for anyone who's interested in boosting their energy, vitality and health. It's informative, and I think ultimately uplifting. Laura's mother beat cancer the natural way, and the two of them have a great story to tell. When you listen, you'll hear: Living with more energy Flood your body with oxygen through juicing, looser clothing and body brushing (who knew!) Look into Vitamin C injections, Vitamin D spray, turmeric supplements and (yes) coffee enemas. Consider supporting your immune system with Myers Cocktail injections and Vitamin B12 injections. Easy, everyday tips for vitality Cutting down on sugar for extra vitality. Cut down on coffee to protect your energy and magnesium levels. Drink 'raw milk' for better dairy intake. Finding motivation Stress and anxiety is the number 1 cause of illness and disease. Beat stress by developing your sense of joy. Remember your thoughts, feelings and behaviour influence your health. Follow your passion and this will help your physical and mental health. And lots more

In this interview with long-time journalist Kathleen Doheny, we talk about the importance of staying positive about your work and doing what you love. Take a listen!

Jennifer speaks with Hazel Courteney, an award winning Health Journalist. Hazel Courteney has had her own column in the Daily Mail as well as the Sunday Times. She has extraordinary courage to share her experiences in her books, and a determination to share her knowledge so that others can benefit from what she has been through. Listen in and enjoy!

On April 7th 1998, Sunday Times columnist Hazel Courteney, underwent an experience that was to change her life forever. She became telepathic, and began affecting electrical equipment. Most remarkable of all, however, was the realization that she could clearly hear spirits from the higher realms, and found herself receiving direct communication from Diana, Princess of Wales which she talks about in her book "Divine Intervention". Interview conducted by host, Mark Chatterton. About Hazel Hazel Courteney has been writing about alternative health subjects for several years, after deciding to take charge of her own health, following years of illness. She has written for both The Daily Mail and the Sunday Times. In 1997 she was voted Health Journalist of the Year and in 2000 had her own TV show on Channel Health. In 1998 shortly before Easter, whilst shopping in Harrods, she had what she described as a Spiritual Emergency or Near Death Experience. Her first spiritual book, "Divine Intervention", published in 1999, described this event in detail, as well as the events that followed. In 2005, "Evidence For the Sixth Sense - Divine Intervention 2", was published, detailing the next few years of her life. Now in 2010, Hazel has just brought out her latest spiritual book, "Countdown to Coherence", which brings the story right up to date. The book contains interviews with several cutting edge scientists and spiritual teachers on how the gap between spirituality and science is being bridged, and how we can all become "coherent". And much more...