In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Damian Kristof to bust the most common pregnancy food myths. We explore the consumption of both soft cheeses and runny egg yolks in pregnancy and examine the evidence around the risks of listeria and Salmonella, respectively. We then discuss the role of food quality, mercury in fish, sushi in pregnancy, vitamin A, the key nutrients of choline and folate and so much more. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/323 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 323: Busting Pregnancy Food Myths with Dr Damian Kristof

Each week Steph Lowe speaks with experts from all over the world in the areas of nutrition, microbiome health, environmental sustainability, psychology, meditation and more. Together we’ll teach you the answers to becoming healthy, happy and a more conscious human, and why your contribution to the planet truly matters.

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In today’s episode we are joined by Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness to explore the recent surge in ADHD diagnoses. We discuss the importance of understanding and managing your symptoms through routines, boundaries and sleep, while addressing root causes such as overstimulation and imbalanced cerebellum function. We discuss the effects of excessive screen time on brain development and behaviour in children, the challenges of perimenopause and hormone imbalances in women, the importance of setting boundaries and taking control of your well-being, and so much more.     Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/487 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 487: Is it Really ADHD? with Kirsty Wirth

 In today’s episode we are joined by Holly Sinclair, a fierce advocate for women’s health and wellness., who helps women (and men) overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to conceive. We talk about preconception and male factor fertility issues, semen analysis, functional testing, our challenges with the term “unexplained infertility” and traditional IVF approaches, the vaginal microbiome, ureaplasma infections and so much more.     Head to  https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/486  for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 486: Fertility, IVF & the Vaginal Microbiome with Holly Sinclair

 In today’s episode we are joined by Rachel Larsson  to explore what’s new in microbiome testing. We look specifically to CoBiome and their new dream tests, MetaXplore GI and MetaXplore GI Plus, tests that many practitioners including myself have been waiting for, for many years. You will learn the importance of metagenomic sequencing, the functional gut microbiome profile including metabolites, targeted pathogen and parasite panels, and their limitations, a functional gut microbiome profile and so much more.     Head to  https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/485  for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 485: What’s New in Microbiome Testing with Rachel Larsson

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr Anthea Todd, women's health practitioner and Chiropractor, with a little bit of spice. Anthea is the author of the recently released 'What's My Body Telling Me?' and today we explore your symptoms, how your body is the solution, not the problem, the four fundamentals of women’s health - nervous system, metabolism, blood sugars and nutrients - and so much more.     Head to  https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/484  for show notes, episode transcripts and more.  

HHHK 484: 'What's My Body Telling Me' with Dr Anthea Todd

In today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Michelle Woolhouse to explore mind-body medicine or psychoneuroimmunology and how it relates to medicine, dis-ease and wellness. We consider the role of the nervous system in many chronic diseases and reframe anxiety as a powerful teacher, suffering as an opportunity for powerful growth and our own vulnerability as the catalyst for global change.     Head to  https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/483  for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

HHHK 323: Busting Pregnancy Food Myths with Dr Damian Kristof

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