The Good Doctors with Dr Ron Ehrlich and Dr Michelle Woolhouse

The Good Doctors with Dr Ron Ehrlich and Dr Michelle Woolhouse episodes:

• 02.26.2016

  What is Melatonin?

  In this podcast, The Good Doctors discuss the importance of melatonin and sleep in immune regulation and healing. Fundamentally, through good melatonin production and good sleep efficiency, we have the power to generate our own production of antioxidants, our own...

  
• 02.11.2016

  Healthy Byte #33 Book Club – “The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind” by Dr Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson PhD

  Neuro-psychiatrist Dr Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson PhD have written this  excellent book designed, not only for parents, but anyone involved in the development of children. In this episode, Dr Ron and Dr Michelle share what the authors taught them...

  
• 12.10.2015

  Healthy Byte #30 – Revolutionizing Western Medicine

  Inspired by  "Five Concepts That Will Revolutionise Western Medicine" an article by Dr Jeffery Bland, the Father of Functional Medicine, The Good Doctors discuss his five plus revolutionary concepts and how a holistic, systems biology approach will be the future...

  
• 11.11.2015

  Healthy Byte #28: Nurturing the Mother-to-be

  Maternal stress has a significant impact on foetal development, particularly in the first 12 weeks from conception. Overwork and high physical demands  on the mother are linked to low birth weight, anxiety and hypervigilance in infants. Show Notes: 0.21 - Stress and self-care...

  
• 10.28.2015

  TGD 117: Acid Alkali – a nutritional science – Dr Ben Balzer (Part 2)

  This week The Good Doctors welcome back to the show, Dr Ben Balzer, Sydney GP and paleo nutrition expert,  to discuss acid and alkali homeostasis in the body and the immense health benefits of alkalising your diet. In this episode, we...

  
• 10.14.2015

  Healthy Byte #27: Radical Cancer Remission

  The Good Doctors share research findings from US based NY Times bestselling author, screenwriter, and producer Dr Kelly Turner, PhD. In " The Secrets of Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against  All the Odds", Dr Turner spoke to people of all...

  
• 09.29.2015

  Healthy Bytes # 26: Cancer, Survival & Exercise

  This Healthy Bytes episode with Dr Ron Ehrlich and Dr Michelle Woolhouse takes a factual, general, holistic, conventional, olden-days and up-to-date look at  exercise and cancer care, then wraps it all up neatly with simple take-home messages and tips to help you, and...

  
• 09.01.2015

  TGD 116: A Holistic Approach to Cancer Treatment and Prevention – Professor Avni Sali

  Cancer is still a very mysterious and emotionally challenging illness. The Good Doctors and their esteemed guest, Professor Avni Sali, discuss the significance of lifestyle interventions in assisting to treat cancer.  What impact can lifestyle interventions have for cancer patients when introduced as a...

  
• 08.14.2015

  TGD 115: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health – Dr Jerome Sarris, Senior Research Fellow, Uni Melb

  This episode will benefit both those touched intimately by mental illness and those who have watched or learned about it from a distance. Holistic mental health care is for everyone. We chat about lifestyle interventions and break down some herbs...

  
• 07.22.2015

  Healthy Bytes 25: Immunisation – do we punish or educate?

  Immunisations is a very emotive issue. Should parents be punished or provided better education in making decisions about vaccinating their children? Why are parents so fearful and how can medical practitioners support parents? We are hoping that this will start...

  
• 07.01.2015

  TGD 112: Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Problems | Part 3

  Sleep is the most important part of your day. But sleep disorders and problems are rife! Do you wake up feeling refreshed? Are you getting enough sleep? What could be hindering your sleep? Listen as we break sleep down and...

  
• 06.17.2015

  TGD 111: Teenagers and Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Problems | Part 2 | Dr Carmel Harrington

  Join us for Part 2 of our sleep series where we speak to Dr Carmel Harrington more about sleep and the importance for teenagers, their brain development, happiness and even their productivity. This is a truly holistic approach to the...

  
• 06.10.2015

  Healthy Bytes 22: Public vs Private Schools

  The public vs private schools debate has been raging on for years, but new research suggests that nutritional and environmental factors play a more important role than the school that you send your child to. What role does preconception health...

  
• 06.03.2015

  TGD 110: Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Problems | Dr Carmel Harrington | Part 1

  Sleep disorders and problems are pervasive in modern society. At The Good Doctors, sleep is fundamental to our holistic view of health. We believe that sleep is the most important part of your day. What is enough sleep? And what...

  
• 05.27.2015

  Healthy Bytes 21: The Influence of Industry on Public Health Messages

  How are public health messages decided? Is it always in the interest of the public? Listen in as we chat about the influence that the food industry has on government policy and public health messages. We are particularly looking at...

  
• 05.06.2015

  TGD 108: The Paleo Diet: Let the Public Speak | Andrew Daniel from Earthly Habits

  The Paleo diet has been receiving a lot of attention in the media. Why is this and what is it about? We hear from Andrew Daniel of Oz Paleo about the profound benefits him and his family have experienced from...

  
• 04.29.2015

  Healthy Bytes 19: Superfoods

  What is a "Superfood"? A Superfood is a marketing term for a food that has an unusually high nutrient density. But does this actually make a difference? Or is eating seasonal, fresh, whole foods the best "superfood" there is? Tune...

  
• 04.23.2015

  TGD 107: Sugar: We Quit Sugar (you can too)! | The Good Doctors

  Sugar is absolutely ubiquitous in our society. When you go to the supermarket and read the back of packets, so many foods from "healthy" natural yoghurt to "all natural, no sugar added" fruit juices are laden with sugar. Tune in...

  
• 04.14.2015

  Healthy Bytes 18: Orthorexia Nervosa

  We are trying something new at TGD HQ. For the next few week's we are going to be alternating between a Healthy Byte and a The Good Doctors episode every week. This week we have Healthy Bytes 18 where we...

  
• 04.08.2015

  TGD 106: Tough Mother: The Mother Movement | Alice Morell

  On today's show Alice Morell from The Mother Movement joins us to discuss her Tough Mother initiative. In this episode we talk about the role of the mother in the family, the importance of social networks and health and how...

  
• 04.06.2015

  Healthy Bytes 17: Dementia & B Group Vitamins

  Tune in for this week's Healthy Byte where we talk about Alzheimer's, Dementia and B Group vitamins. Show Notes 0.20 The Conversation - How a simple Vitamin B prescription could help people with Alzheimer's 1.08 The role of vitamin B12 and Folic acid 2.10...

  
• 04.01.2015

  TGD 105: Toxins: 7 Steps to Deal with Toxins | Dr Joseph Pizzorno | Part 1

  Dr Joseph Pizzorno joins us to discuss toxins, the impact they are having on your health and how you can reduce your exposure.   About Dr Joseph Pizzorno  Dr Joseph Pizzorno is one of the world’s leading authorities on science-based natural/integrative medicine. He...

  
• 03.31.2015

  Healthy Bytes 16: Processed Meats

  What are processed meats? How are they different to fresh meats? And what impact do processed meats have on our health? Tune into this week's Healthy Byte to learn more!   Show notes 0.30 Definition of processed meat 1.00 Sodium Nitrate (a known carcinogen)...

  
• 03.23.2015

  Healthy Bytes 15: Butter – Good Fats

  In this week's episode, we talk about the role of fat in our diet, particularly good fats such as butter. We look at lessons from our past such as the work of Weston A Price and also look at cultures that...

  
• 03.19.2015

  TGD 103: Addictions: Psychology of Addictions | Dr James Antoniadis | Part 2

  Dr James Antoniadis joins us back on the show to chat about addictions. the psychology behind them and the importance of support networks.   About Dr. James Antoniadis MB,BS(Melb).FRACGP.FACPsychMed MasterGPPsychiatry(Clinical)(Monash) Trained in Group Analysis with The Australian Association of Group Psychotherapists. Specialising in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy treating...

  
• 03.17.2015

  Healthy Bytes 14: Fish & Chips| Will you be having mercury with that?

  In today's healthy byte we talk about mercury in fish. How and where are you consuming mercury? What does this mean for the health of you and your family? What are the common fish that have high levels of mercury?...

  
• 03.12.2015

  TGD 102: Tension Headaches: Symptoms and Treatment | The Good Doctors

  What are tension headaches? And why do they occur? Tune in as we discuss tension headaches, what is causing them and how they can be treated. We also chat about the role of a dentist, osteopath, chiropractor and podiatrist and how...

  
• 03.09.2015

  Healthy Bytes 13: Effects of Alcohol

  Drinking alcohol has become such a part of our lives but what are the effects of alcohol? Is it safe for pregnant women to drink? Do you need to abstain from alcohol for life? And if you are to drink...

  
• 03.04.2015

  TGD 101: Depression: Drugs & Talking Therapies | Dr James Antoniadis | Part 1

  Dr James (Jim) Antoniadis joins us on the show today to talk about depression and depression treatment. We chat about the initial definitions of depression and how our understanding and treatment has changed with the rise of pharmaceuticals. This is...

  
• 03.02.2015

  Healthy Bytes 12: The $5 Co-payment | Dr Joe Kosterich

  The Government has recently introduced the idea of the co-payment scheme. Why have they done it? What does it mean for us? Tune in as we talk about the $5 co-payment scheme with Dr Joe Kosterich. If you would like to...

  
• 02.25.2015

  TGD 100: Antibiotic Overuse: The Killing of Beneficial Bacteria | The Good Doctors

  Antibiotics can be absolutely life-saving and certainly revolutionised medicine but are we now being over prescribed? New research has been released stating that by 18, a person will have had 10-20 courses of antibiotics in their lifetime. Is this a...

  
• 02.23.2015

  Healthy Bytes 11: Top 5 Paleo Food’s | Chef Pete Evans

  Top five Paleo diet food list Healthy eating is the foundation of good health. In this episode of Healthy Bytes we get Chef Pete Evans top 5 paleo foods. The paleo way is as simple as eating real, whole, unprocessed foods. If...

  
• 02.18.2015

  TGD 099: Autism: What Can We Do About It? | Dr Libby Weaver

  Last week we discussed children with autism and the symptoms of autism. Dr Libby Weaver joins us on the show again to talk about diet in the treatment of autism. What can we do about? We look at this environmentally...

  
• 02.17.2015

  Healthy Bytes 10: Think Young and Live Longer | The Good Doctors

  Is how old you think and act more important than the age you actually are? According to a recent study conducted by researchers from University College London your self perceived age is more important and a greater indicator of your mortality...

  
• 02.12.2015

  98: Autism: What is happening to us? | Dr Libby Weaver

  What is autism? Why has autism become such an epidemic? How does diet and gut health impact the disease? Is there a link between vaccines and autism? Are some children more susceptible?   Dr Libby Weaver joins us to discuss how diet and...

  
• 02.09.2015

  Healthy Bytes 9: Water Fluoridation | Exploring the science

  The body needs several chemicals to function at a healthy level, fluoride is not one of them. As our bodies don't require fluoride to function then it is classified as a medicine - the only medicine added to our water...

  
• 02.04.2015

  97: Household Plastics: Are they ever safe? | Nicole Bijlsma

  What are household plastics? What do they do to our bodies? Is there any regulation? This episode explores what are household plastics, the impact on our health and what we can do to reduce our exposure.   This episode blows the top...

  
• 01.28.2015

  96: GP Funding: Conflict of Interest | Dr Joe Kosterich

  General Practitioners (GP) play a major role in the prevention of early detection and management of chronic diseases. But do the guidelines laid down by The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) support the clinical judgement of a GP? Well, in...

  
• 01.22.2015

  95: Mould Mites | Nicole Bijlsma

  Mould Mites: Are you suffering from chronic fatigue, headaches, jitteriness and inability to concentrate? Then, it’s high time for you to get rid of the moulds in your home.  These troublesome moulds often grow in hard-to-find places – ventilation, air conditioning...

  
• 01.15.2015

  94: Doctor’s Health | Dr Joe Kosterich

  Doctor's Health: What is it that comes to your mind when you think of some risky jobs? Is it the job of a police personnel, construction site workers or firefighters? What about General Practitioner (GP)? Caring for patients with contagious diseases...

  
• 01.11.2015

  93: Oral Health: Bad Breath | The Good Doctors

  Bad Breath Problems: Bad breath can be embarrassing for those around you. It is important for you to realize that your bad breath can peel paint because people are afraid to tell you. Well, in this episode of The Good Doctors, our...

  
• 12.31.2014

  Healthy Bytes 8: Hangover Tips | Happy New Year!

  Did you plan to meet up your with friends for a drink after work on the New Year’s eve, and one drink turned into many more which then turned into a rough next morning? Then, it is important for you...

  
• 12.24.2014

  Healthy Bytes 7: Christmas. Our best gift?

  Christmas presentation ideas: Are you looking for a Christmas gift to present to yourself? Try gift of health. This is one of the best Christmas presentations you can gift yourself. In this episode of The Good Doctors, Micheal Woolhouse and Ron...

  
• 12.21.2014

  92: Paleo: The Paleo Diet Well Done |Pete Evans

  Continuing our conversation with Pete Evans, a Paleo diet ambassador and one of the Australia’s leading chefs with international experience and credentials, we delve deeper into the health benefits of the Paleo diet. In this episode of The Good Doctors, Pete...

  
• 12.11.2014

  91: Paleo: Paleo 101| Pete Evans

  What is the paleo diet? And why should you be interested in it? A recent study showed that cigarettes and junk food were the most purchased products in Australia.  There are a number of diets out there but one that has...

  
• 12.03.2014

  90: IVF: The Fertility Series (Part 3) | Professor Robert Norman

  In vitro fertilisation (IVF) which was once a mysterious procedure is a well known procedure today. But what is it? And how do you prepare your body for in vitro fertilisation? Robert Norman, Professor for Reproductive and Periconceptual Medicine at University of...

  
• 12.01.2014

  Healthy Bytes 6: MTHFR

  MTHFR or Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductas In this episode of Healthy Bites we discuss MTHFR or Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductas. We talk about how MTHFR processes vitamin B9, which is also a folic acid and the cause for this mutation. We also talk about how the two common types of MTHFR genetic...

  
• 11.28.2014

  89: Artificial: Artificial Food Colourings | Dr Debbie Fewtrell

  Have you given thought to what your children consume every day? Do you know how junk and artificially coloured foods have severe impact on children’s behavioural patterns, learning and concentration? In this episode of The Good Doctors, we will discuss...

  
• 11.20.2014

  88: PCOS: The Fertility Series (Part 2) | Professor Robert Norman

  Are you suffering from irregular periods? Do you have extra hair on your face and body? Are you losing or gaining weight drastically? Then, it is the high time to get an insight into the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome...

  
• 11.13.2014

  87: Infertility: The Fertility Series (Part 1) Professor Robert Norman

  Pregnancy is an extremely exciting time. However it can also make some people feel anxious, especially with all the dos and don’ts for their babies health and their own health. In this episode of The Good Doctors we discuss the fertility period, factors...