Welcome to The Good Doctors 2.0 - We are wanting to make the show more dynamic and hope that you enjoy it too.  We are going to speak with practitioners, professionals, and patients to give you a wider variety of content. Michelle and I will debrief after the interviews to help give you more clearly defined take home messages so that you can take control of your health and wellbeing.

In today's episode we are speaking to a patient, Tania, and her story around debilitating headaches and the journey she went on to find relief... eventually finding Chiropractor Dr Robbie Hunt, her miracle worker! Listen in as we explore the journey of patient, Robbie's treatment, and then look at some different reasons for headaches and some questions you can ask yourself. This one is for anyone that has ever had a headache...

 

About Dr Robbie Hunt

Dr. Robbie Hunt is the principal and founder of Pakenham Chiropractic. He graduated from the RMIT Chiropractic program in 2004.  In 2005, he begun working as an associate chiropractor at a private practice in Tecoma, and worked as a chiropractic locum at a variety of practices around Melbourne. Since this time, he has gained experience working and volunteering his skills at many chiropractic practices throughout Australia and abroad.

Although he had long been interested in health and wellbeing, it was not until he was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident in 1997 and had to undertake 2 years of rehabilitation that he considered becoming a chiropractor.

It was through Robbie's own personal journey of healing and returning to full health that he learnt, first-hand, about the amazing healing properties of the body. After attending a large number of health experts and therapists for his own recovery, he eventually went to a local chiropractor. "I remember my first few visits and learning about chiropractic and how it worked on the body... I found the whole premise of chiropractic really complimented what I believed... I agree that if the body is functioning properly, it should be able to recover from most health problems by itself, without needing drugs and surgery... chiropractic is about ensuring the spine and nerves are functioning 100% so the body can heal and work at its best... I am amazed every day how many people's health complaints, and their overall wellbeing for that matter, can be improved by gentle chiropractic techniques!"

Links mentioned in this episode:

Dr Robbie Hunt - Pakenham Chiropractic website

 

Upcoming Episodes

47: Meditation: Patient Story & Mind-body Medicine | Kate Cliff

48: Diabetes: A Guide to Understanding Diabetes | Dr Gary Deed

49: Fluoride:  Should Water Fluoridation Have Ever Started? | Professor Paul Connett

50: Probiotics: Allergies and Gut Health | Professor John Sinn

51: Chronic Inflammation: The Silent Epidemic | Dr Michael Murray

Michelle is a holistic general practitioner and Ron a holistic dentist. But what does holistic mean?

 

In this episode we explore the 'what is holistic health'. We discuss Hippocrates, the reductionist medical model, mind-body medicine, Descartes and his concept of how in order to understand how things work we need to break them down into their smallest part. We also look at evidence-based medicine versus research-based medicine and what it means to be looking at the person behind the illness not just the illness.

We hope this episode empower's you with information to ultimately be well.

 

About Dr Ron Ehrlich

Dr Ron is passionate about holistic health having formed Sydney Holistic Dental Centre (SHDC) over 30 years ago. SHDC looks at the person connected to the tooth, as well as the tooth. Dr Ron is the Vice-president and board member at the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).

About Dr Michelle Woolhouse

Dr Michelle is passionate about holistic health as the founding director of Peninsula Holistic General Practice. Dr Michelle is also trained in complementary medicine including Hypnotherapy, nutritional medicine and mind-body medicine. Dr Michelle is also a board member at the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Science of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare Conference - 2014 website

22: Holistic Health: A Holistic Approach to Restoring the Health of Our Land & Our Planet – Allan Savory

Carole Hungerford's book 'Good Health in the 21st Century: A Family Doctor's Unconventional Guide'

16: Minerals: Must-Have Minerals Part 2: Selenium & Iodine – Dr Carole Hungerford

5: Epigenetic's: Take Control – Dr Bruce Lipton

 

Upcoming Episodes

46: Headaches: Patient Story & Chiropractor Dr Robbie Hunt

47: Meditation: Patient Story & Mind-body Medicine | Kate Cliff

48: Diabetes: A Guide to Understanding Diabetes | Dr Gary Deed

49: Fluoride: Water Fluoridation | Professor Paul Connett

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? Today Professor Robert Booy joins us to discuss the topic of vaccinations. Vaccinations have become an increasingly contentious issue for parents.

Robert starts the show by defining vaccinations at the most base level helping us to understand exactly what vaccinations are. We then we also look at some of the successes of vaccinations over the last hundred years. This is an episode that will provide parents with a researched perspective on vaccinations. Robert draws from over 30 years of experience to present some of his findings.

We have had many listener's request a show on vaccinations and this will be just one of many interviews that we will do over the next few weeks and months.

About Professor Robert Booy

Professor Robert Booy is Head of the Clinical Research team at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) where he joined in March, 2005. He is a medical graduate of the University of Queensland (1984) and trained in Paediatrics at the Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane. He joins our show to present some ideas around vaccinations.

Links mentioned in this episode:

National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance website

Chain of Protection website

Upcoming Episodes

45: Holistic Health: What is Holistic Health? - The Good Doctors

NEW FORMAT COMING IN FEBRUARY

Gerald Quigley joins us today as we discuss the current "illness model" that our healthcare system is operating in. Gerald addresses the role of the individual and allied health professionals need to work together to find the best outcome.

Gerald's mission statement is "to empower each person to take responsibility for their health and to work together with their healthcare team to ensure the best health outcomes". And with a mission statement like that we couldn’t resist the opportunity to talk with him, given his unique combination of knowledge and experience.

This is an episode that will inspire and empower you to take responsibility for your own health.

 

About Gerald Quigley

Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist, as well as an Accredited Herbalist. These joint qualifications give Gerald a unique overview of health from a holistic perspective.  This means that Gerald does not only look at the symptomatic treatment which leaves a gap in the recovery phase.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Gerald Quigley website

Listen to Gerald Quigley on 3AW Radio here

Upcoming Episodes

44: Vaccinations: Part 1 | Professor Robert Booy

45: Holistic Health: But What Does it Mean? | The Good Doctors

46: Headaches: Patient Story & Chiropractor Robbie Hunt

47: Meditation: Patient Story & Mind-body Medicine | Kate Cliff

Join us on the show today as we speak to one of Michelle's longest standing mentors, Dr Vicki Kotsirilos, as we understand women's health and the impact of diet and exercise. This is one for both men and women helping to demystify PMT (pre-menstrual tension) as well as menopause, and what one can do to balance their hormones.

In this episode we explore the Mediterranean Diet and ask questions such as what is a safe level of caffeine, is it really ok to drink red wine for better health, how can women control their hormones and health and much much more!

 

About Dr Vicki Kotsirilos

Vicki was the founding President of ACNEM. She is also chair of the Integrative Medicine of RACGP. Vicki has also co-authored a comprehensive textbook with Avni Sali and previous The Good Doctors guest, Professor Luis Vitetta called 'A Guide to Evidence-based Integrative and Complementary Medicine'. Vicki has a medical practice in Clayton, Victoria called Whole Health Medical Clinic.

 

Upcoming Episodes

43: Control: Take Control of Your Health | Gerald Quigley

44: Vaccinations: Part 1 | Professor Robert Booy

45: Holistic Health: But What Does it Mean? | The Good Doctors

46: Headaches: Patient Story & Chiropractor Robbie Hunt

Sandor Katz, a self-described to fermentation fetishist, joins us for our first show in 2014 to discuss the symbiotic relationship with good bacteria around the food and the gut. We discuss how we can get more good bacteria from certain foods, where to start and how easy it is!

With a "war of bacteria" and the rise in anti-bacterial products, this episode will help you to understand the difference between good and bad bacteria and how you can use food to help you on a journey to better gut and overall health.

About Sandor Katz

Sandor Katz is a self-taught fermentation experimentalist. He has written a number of books including Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods, The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved: Inside America's Underground Food Movements and The Art of Fermentation. He has strong message around the importance of good bacteria and the importance of producing not only consuming food for both our own health and the wider environment.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Sandor Katz book 'The Art of Fermentation'

Sandor Katz Australia workshop and tour with Milkwood Permaculture. Tickets available here.

Sauerkraut recipe - Easy fermentation starting place

Sandor Katz website

Upcoming Episodes:

42: Women's Health - Dr Vicki Kotsirilos - 9.1.14

Dr Joanna McMillan joins us today to discuss the importance of a balanced diet and shares her tips on the plate model as a replacement to the food pyramid. We discuss how nutritional messages can be confusing and the best way to ensure that you are having a balanced diet. This episode covers some important nutritional topics and arms the listener with some good strategies for nutritional, balanced eating.

 

About Dr Joanna McMillan

Dr Joanna McMillan is one of Australia's best-known nutrition and healthy lifestyle experts and the founder of Get Lean. She is a regular on the Nine Network and the official nutritionist for TODAY. Joanna is an author of several books, has a weekly column in Sunday Life and blogs for Essential Kids. Joanna is vice-president of the Australian Lifestyle Medicine Association (ALMA), an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Registered Nutritionist.

 

Her accent gives her away as a Scot, but she made Australia her home in 1999 where she subsequently gained her PhD in nutritional science from the University of Sydney. Her university studies started with psychology, followed by a Bachelor of Science, all the while working as a fitness instructor, which she did for over 15 years. Together this gives her a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, and the best thing is she never sits on the healthy high horse! As a down-to-earth Scot, all her advice is tempered by what is practical, doable and fun whilst still giving the desired result.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Joanna McMillan Website

The Food or 'Healthy Living Pyramid'

Joanna McMillan Get Lean program

Dr Joanna McMillan Plate Model

 

Upcoming Episodes:

41: Fermentation: The Art of Fermentation with Sandor Katz

42: Women's Health: Dr Vicki Kotsirilos

43: Control: Take Control of Your Health - Gerald Quigley

44: Vaccinations: Part 1 - Professor Robert Booy

Professor Marc Cohen returns to the show to talk about the 10 toxic truths. We discuss topics such as:

- how to understand and reduce your chemical load

- what we are exposed to and what that means for us

- we are all connected so everyone is effected

- we don't know the full extent of the problem when we are exposed to toxic chemicals

- how small doses can have large effects on our bodies

- that children and youths are at a greater risk than adults

- we also explore terms such as bio-magnification and bio-accumulation and what impact this has on our bodies

And...

how environmental effects are epigenetic and transferrable through generations.

We then sort out 3 key things that you can do to deal with these toxic problems and dispel toxic truths.

About Professor Marc Cohen

Professor Marc Cohen is one of Australia s pioneers of integrative and holistic medicine and has made significant impacts on education, research, clinical practice and policy. He is a registered medical practitioner with degrees in western medicine, physiology and psychological medicine along with PhDs in Chinese medicine and biomedical engineering. Professor Marc Cohen is the Discipline Leader for the Wellness Group and a core member of the RMIT University Health Innovations Research Institute.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Theo Colborn, Dianne Dumanoski & John Peter Meyers book 'Our Stolen Future: Are We Threatening Our Fertility, Intelligence, and Survival? - A Scientific Detective Story'

Our Stolen Future Website

WHO Report on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Bruce Lipton on Epigenetics. His book. Our podcast with him.

MIDWAY film

The 2013 Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen Printable Cheat Sheet

Upcoming Episodes

40: MOJO: Find Your Inner MOJO with Dr Joanna McMillan

41: Fermentation: The Art of Fermentation with Sandor Katz

42: Women's Health: Dr Vicki Kotsirilos - The Good Doctors

43: Control: Take Control of Your Health - Gerard Quigley

Do you ever wake up and although nothing is clinically wrong with you, you just know that you could feel better? We hear so much about “good health”, but how do we know if we are really healthy? Today we are talking about some of the factors that make up what we, The Good Doctors, would define as good health.

 

We are talking about topics such as poo, heartburn, reflux, digestion and so much more.

Good health is not just the absence of a disease or of a definable diagnosis or a name that you can "hang your hat on". Just because you are not sick does not mean you are as well as you could be and therefore in good health. But how do we define good health?

Join us as we explore good health in terms of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. We also outline how they are all connected. We hope to provide you with a holistic perspective to empower you to better health.

 

Upcoming Episodes

39: Toxic Truths: 10 Toxic Truths | Professor Marc Cohen

40: MOJO: Find Your Inner MOJO | Dr Joanna McMillan

41: Fermentation: The Art of Fermentation | Sandor Katz

42: Women’s Health: Dr Vicki Kotsirilos

Phillip Day joins us for The Story of Wheat from biblical days to today’s new breeds; and the health problems that wheat has been linked to. Phillip Day discusses how much wheat has changed and the impact this has had on the diet and wellbeing of today's Western populations and the rise of modern illness. Are the changes in wheat production and consumption a likely cause?

About Phillip Day 

Phillip Day is an author, investigative journalist and international speaker. His work revolves around uncovering the most effective treatments available today and distributing that information to as many people as possible. Phillip believes in taking responsibility for ones own health and that "prevention is worth a ton of cures, at a thousandth of the cost."

Links mentioned in this episode:

Dr William Davis' book 'Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health'

Dr David Perlmutter & Kristin Loberg 'Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar -- Your Brain's Silent Killers'

Food Matter's - Hungry For Change

Phillip Day 'Mind Game'

Phillip Day Website

Upcoming Episodes

38: What is good health? - The Good Doctors

39: Toxic Truths - Professor Marc Cohen

40: Find Your Inner Mojo - Dr Joanna McMillan 

41: The Art of Fermentation - Sandor Katz