HealthWaves

Health Waves host Eilis interviews food-industry consultant Pia Crofton about how nutrition shaped her life and her son Raffy’s severe health crisis.

Pia describes moving from a whole-food diet to years of low-fat, plant-based eating while working in stressful export roles, leading to IBS, insomnia, panic attacks, and burnout.

During her second pregnancy she overworked, later learning she was deficient in micronutrients; her son developed tongue-tie, low resilience, eczema, food allergies, asthma, constipation, seizures, and repeated hospital visits.

Guided by another mother, she used Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride’s GAPS protocol, emphasizing gentle animal-based foods, stocks, slow-cooked stews, and removing problematic foods and household toxins; seizures stopped after three days and symptoms gradually improved.

Pia stresses nervous-system healing, critiques medical symptom-management, promotes regenerative farming and direct-to-producer sourcing, shares Irish shopping options and a cow-share model, and outlines plans for a GAPS mothers’ community, retreats, and group cooking.

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On Health Waves, host Eilis, a nutritional therapist, speaks with Laura Canavan-Hayes, a building biologist and functional medicine health coach she met at a functional medicine conference.

Laura explains the origins of building biology in post-war Germany and how the practice evaluates homes, offices, and schools for potential health impacts. Topics include mould and moisture, water pollutants, industrial chemicals, and electromagnetic radiation.

Drawing from her own experience of improving severe allergies and anaphylaxis symptoms after making changes to a Victorian home, Laura discusses the importance of breathable materials, moisture management, ventilation, and the use of more natural building products such as hempcrete, sheep’s wool insulation, lime plaster, and clay and lime paints.

The conversation also explores practical ways to reduce technology exposure, including hardwiring devices, turning off Wi-Fi at night, and changing phone habits. Laura shares concerns around smart devices, solar panel inverters, and electric cars for highly sensitive individuals.

They also discuss fluoride in Irish water, filtration, natural personal care and cleaning products, and Laura’s showroom in Clontarf, which offers natural bedding and other home products. The episode finishes with simple, practical first steps people can take to create a healthier home environment.

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In this episode of the Health Waves Podcast, nutritional therapist Eilis sits down with Holistic Movement Coach, Annette Cashell to talk all things bone health — and why it’s never “too late” to strengthen your skeleton.

Bones aren’t static. They’re living tissue, constantly rebuilding. Even post-menopause, they can respond to the right stimulus. Annette explains the difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia, and why fracture risk isn’t defined by your DEXA score alone. Bone quality, balance, muscle strength, stress, smoking, alcohol, steroid use, dieting history, and certain medications all play a role. It’s more nuanced than a single number.

Annette shares her own journey — from a career in marketing to Pilates and bone-health coaching — and how she reversed her osteopenia through progressive strength training, targeted nutrition, and managing stress and cortisol.

They explore why walking, while beneficial, may not be enough to stimulate bone growth. Think progressive load. Heavier weights. Fewer reps. The conversation also covers age-related bone changes, the FRAX fracture-risk tool, different medication approaches, and how to modify activities (yes, even golf) without avoiding movement altogether.

Annette also outlines her online Strong Bones and More programme and the everyday “non-negotiables” that quietly protect your bones — reducing time in heels, sitting less, building balance, and taking proper stress breaks.

If you care about staying strong, steady, and independent as you age, this one’s worth a listen.

Learn more about Annette at her website, https://annettecashell.com

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In this episode of HealthWaves, Eilis Ó Broin, nutritional therapist, sits down with Richard Brook — acupuncturist, yoga teacher, author, and founder of Creative Wellness in the Algarve.

Richard qualified in acupuncture in 2007 and has spent over 15 years teaching yoga. Before relocating to Portugal in 2016, he ran Creative Yoga London, blending traditional classes with social and even yoga-based dating events. After first visiting the retreat centre Moinhos Velhos in 2014, he felt a strong pull to return. Eleven years later, he’s helping run the centre and is now in the process of purchasing it.

The conversation explores his book, Understanding Human Nature: A User’s Guide to Life, and his approach to Five Element acupuncture. Unlike conventional Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element acupuncture takes a broader Daoist view — examining life choices, seasonal rhythms, and diagnosing through colour, sound, odour and emotion. The five elements — wood, fire, earth, metal and water — are linked not only to organs, but also to behaviours and recurring thought patterns.

Richard also introduces Drew Yoga, a gentle and heartfelt practice, and explains how the retreat programmes integrate body, mind and spirit. Juice fasting, he says, can help clear both mental and physical clutter, support autophagy, and create space for deeper life resets. Many guests, he notes, leave with more than just improved digestion — they leave with perspective.

The retreat site itself is said to sit on a quartz seam and what’s described as a “synchronic line,” adding to its reputation as an energetically potent space.

When asked for practical starting points, Richard keeps it simple: move your body (especially through dance), attend regular yoga classes, and commit to consistent one-to-one therapy. Three anchor practices. Accessible. Grounded.

To learn more, visit creativewellness.co.uk and Moinhos Velhos in the Algarve.

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In this episode of Health Waves Podcast, host and nutritional therapist Eilis is joined by naturopathic and functional medicine practitioner Brianán Dolan to delve into the topic of cardiometabolic health. The duo discusses the significance of understanding various markers and symptoms related to heart health, the gender differences in symptoms, and the critical importance of prevention over cure. Brianán shares her insights on the impact of diet, lifestyle, and stress on heart health, as well as the benefits of functional medicine tests in identifying and managing risks. They also discuss the roles of supplements, the importance of hormonal balance, and the often overlooked impact of oral health on heart disease. This engaging conversation is packed with practical tips and advice for maintaining heart health, particularly for women and those with a family history of heart disease.

Welcome to this episode of the Health Waves Podcast! Host Eilis, a nutritional therapist, is joined by Emma, also a nutritional therapist, who shares her experiences living with celiac disease and offers invaluable insights into managing the condition.

Emma discusses her journey from diagnosis to becoming symptom-free through a strict gluten-free diet and targeted nutritional therapies. They cover the importance of gut healing, the role of supplements, navigating dining out, and the differences between celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

This episode is packed with practical advice for those living with celiac disease, as well as their families and friends. Don't miss Emma's five essential tips for newly diagnosed celiacs!

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In this episode of the Health Waves Podcast, nutritional therapist and host Eilis Ó Broin speaks with renowned Irish yoga teacher Maura Rath about the life-changing impact of yoga.

Maura shares her personal journey into yoga and how it has supported her physical and mental wellbeing — from easing back pain to strengthening immunity. Together, they explore:

• The science behind yoga’s benefits for the body and mind

• How different styles of yoga work, and why choosing the right teacher matters

• The overlooked potential of restorative yoga for recovery and resilience

• Real-life stories of yoga helping people through health challenges

This conversation is full of practical insights for anyone curious about yoga’s role in complementary and alternative medicine, or simply looking to bring more balance into daily life.

✨ Listen now to discover how yoga can transform not only your health, but also your outlook on living well.

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n this episode of the HealthWaves Podcast, Eilis chats with Róisín, co-founder of RoCa Healthcare, about tackling gut health—one supplement at a time.

💬 From her dad’s background in animal nutrition to her own in pharmacy, Róisín shares how they created a high-fibre supplement helping people manage constipation, weight, and overall digestive well-being. They also dive into the powerful role of colostrum—especially for those with serious gut issues or undergoing chemo.

👨‍👧 This is a story of science, family, and solutions that work.

🎧 Tune in now and learn:

✨ Why fibre is essential

✨ What makes colostrum unique

✨ How their supplements are changing lives

✨ What it takes to launch a health brand in Ireland

🌐 Try it for yourself at www.rocahealthcare.com

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Health Waves Podcast, hosted by nutritional therapist Eilis.

This episode features Oliver McCabe, a renowned Whole Foods chef, cookery book author, and nutritional therapist. Oliver shares his journey from growing up in a family-run greengrocer business to becoming a prominent figure in the health food industry. He discusses the importance of educating kids and teenagers about cookery skills and nutrition, highlighting his work with schools, his cookery demonstrations, and his involvement with mental health initiatives through the LA 519 organization.

Tune in to hear Oliver's insights on the impact of diet on mental and physical health, his cookery book 'Kids' Kitchen Takeover', and his efforts to inspire the younger generation to embrace healthy eating habits.

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Join host Eilis on the Health Waves Podcast as she chats with Celine Nelli, a nutritional therapist specializing in fertility and postpartum health. Celine, who is also training to be a postpartum doula, shares her personal journey into the world of female hormones, fertility, and postpartum care. The discussion delves into the importance of nutrition, hormonal balance, and emotional support for new mothers. Celine outlines her three programs aimed at supporting women through different stages of motherhood, and shares insights on how to optimize health post-childbirth. This episode emphasizes the need for societal change in how postpartum women are supported and the pivotal role nutritional therapy can play in improving maternal health.