Welcome to our first episode of Healthy Bytes! Tune in every Tuesday as we have a chat about topics that you have requested.

Feeling low? Go for a cup of coffee! That’s how coffee has earned the identity of a loyal companion who will always boost your mind and spirit in times of need. Coffee has gained an important place in every sphere of your life and you know that coffee is here to stay. But what’s the fuss about?

The fuss is about caffeine, the primary source of coffee, which has been linked to a number of health issues. Do you know that coffee, which you believed to be your stress reliever, actually stimulates the stress response within your body?

What’s more puzzling is that there is conflicting research on the health effects of coffee, with some studies claiming that 4-5 cups of coffee a day can serve as a preventive measure against type 2 diabetes. So what is best for you? Listen in, as we take this discussion to new heights.

Have you ever thought whether you are breathing well or not? What does “breathing well” imply? You have been breathing since you were born, but have you ever realised that the way you breathe reflects your general health, psychological state and even your emotional health? All this may seem strange, but it’s true! And it’s even more interesting to note that there is no common perfect way of breathing for everybody.

Today on The Good Doctors, we welcome Dr. Rosalba Courtney, an osteopath who has been working, researching, and writing on breathing dysfunction and breathing therapies for over 20 years. Dr. Rosalba Courtney will share her insights on bad breathing habits, dysfunctional breathing, its relevance and clinical relevance. Don’t be surprised if your breathing patterns do not respond to the metabolic activity of your body or to the level of your physical activity. Breathing problems are common and the cure lies in learning how to breathe better.

Stay tuned and observe your breath as Dr. Rosalba Courtney reveals some fascinating facts about breathing and discusses the linkage between breathing and the autoimmune system, the body’s flight or fight response and the risk-relax response. Watch out for breathing problems symptoms and know what causes breathing problems as Dr. Courtney throws light on the biochemical, biomechanical and psycho-physiological aspects of breathing.

 

About Dr. Rosalba Courtney 

Dr Rosalba Courtney is an Osteopath who has been working with, researching and writing about breathing dysfunction and breathing therapy for over 20 years. She began working with the Buteyko Method in 1996 and was a founding member and Chairperson of the Buteyko Practitioners Association.  Her PhD was on the topic of “Dysfunctional Breathing- Its Parameters, Relevance and Clinical Relevance.” She is adjunct professional fellow in the Osteopathic program at Southern Cross University and is involved in teaching master classes and mentoring post graduate research students.  She has contributed several book chapters to the multidisciplinary text book “Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders” and published 10 research papers on the topic of breathing dysfunction and breathing therapy. She practices in Sydney where she combines Osteopathy with Nutritional Medicine and Integrative Breathing Therapy.

 

In this Episode

00:51     Breathing

01:58     Dr. Rosalba Courtney

02:26     What does it actually mean to breathe well?

05:06     What happens if you don’t breathe well.

07:46     Biomechanical side of things

09:19     “Do you wake up through the night”

10:14     Other theories

12:36     Carbon dioxide

14:27     Breathing problems

15:50     Homeostasis

17:58     Three areas called the biochemical and biomechanical and the psychosocial

19:00     Lot of information

 

Upcoming Episodes

76: Stress: Stress Mastery | Jacqueline Stone

77: Breathe: Life is in the Breathe PART 2 | Dr Rosalba Courtney

78: Mental Health: Minding the Mind of Young Men | Rachel Arthur

79: Iodine: The Man Who Saved A Million Brains | Professor Creswell Eastman

Nanotechnology is in vogue with its profound commercial use in a vast number of fields including food processing. Nano-particles are everywhere- in socks, blankets, on kitchen counters, cars, shower stalls, cutting boards, baby bottles, appliances, forks, food and packaging. Nano-particles are noted for their antimicrobial functions, but does this mean that they should be used without any restriction or guidelines?

You may be alarmed about the use of nanotechnology in food and you may have a fair reason to think that way! With research claiming that nano-particles have the power to penetrate tissues and disrupt DNA, cell function, and your immune system, consumers certainly deserve in-depth information and more research facts on the issue in order to be able to make informed (and perhaps) better decisions.

What is nanotechnology? Will the presence of nano-particles in food impact your health in the long run? Get answers to your questions as ex-lawyer Jeremy Tager, who is presently the nanotechnology project campaigner with Friends of the Earth, throws light on nanotechnology facts. Listen in, as he presents some astounding facts that may change the way you think about nanotechnology.

 

About Jeremy Tager

Jeremy joined the Nanotechnology Project team in 2013 at Friends of the Earth. He is a lawyer by training and has over 20 years of campaign experience working across a range of issues both in Australia and overseas. He has worked for the Greens and a number of NGOs including Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Greenpeace International and the North Queensland Conservation Council.

 

In this Episode

00:46       Introduction about Nano-Technology

02:01       What is Nano-technology 101

02:29       What’s good about Nano-technology

03:33       Where to find Nano-particles

04:29       Historical perspective of Nano-technology

05:43        Friends of the Earth

06:46       What consumers with increased awareness can do

08:32       Examples of food that contain Nano-particles

10:54        Nano-sensors

11:52        Problem with Nano-particles

14:06       Philosophical Approaches

16:01       Vitamins and supplement and Nano-technology

17:44       Acknowledgement

18:40       Discussion of Nano-technology, Insights and Recap

Upcoming Episodes

75: Breathe: Life is in the Breathe PART 1 | Dr Rosalba Courtney

76: Stress: Stress Mastery | Jacqueline Stone

77: Breathe: Life is in the Breathe PART 2 | Dr Rosalba Courtney

78: Potential: Be the Best You Can Be | Professor Grant Schofield

Australians don’t eat enough food! This sounds a bit strange, but with research claiming that Australians eat two vegetables a day and that can include a potato chip and potatoes (which aren't really food) then this could actually be true.

There are so many diets out there....high-fat diet, low-fat diet, special diet, but do we really know what we are eating? So many of us are still missing out on vital minerals and antioxidants. Nutritional deficiencies are showing up in the epidemic of gut problems and reduced gut abilities which makes the topic of natural food supplements a major discussion!

Today on The Good Doctors we will talk about how food starts losing nutritional value at different stages of its lifecycle and how the present Australian diet demands the consumption of dietary supplements. Joining us on the show is Dr. Peter Dingle who will throw light on the benefits of vitamin C supplements while explaining the correlation between dosages and the impact on various organs. Dr Peter Dingle will also provide his recommendations on the optimal (and safest) intake of mineral supplements.

Stay tuned, as we talk about the impacts of the Australian diet on today’s youth. We will also reveal the latest stats on natural supplements and discuss the virtues that third or fourth generation supplements should have.

 

About Dr. Peter Dingle

Dr Dingle (PhD) has spent the past 25 years as a researcher, educator, author and public health advocate for common sense. He is one of Australia’s leading motivational health speakers, he was an Associate Professor in Health and the environment for 21 years before being rewired and runs corporate health and well-being programs and public speaking around Australia. He currently has 10 books in print with the latest ones “The great cholesterol deception, Take Control and Realise Your Potential”  and “A Supplement a day keeps the doctors away”.

 

In This Episode

04:50        Supplementation myths - Vitamin C

05:56        Australians don’t eat enough food

10:45        Diets

13:57        Minerals

15:50        Recap and Recommendations

Upcoming Episodes

74: Nanotechnology: Nanotechnology in Food | Jeremy Tager

75: Breathe: Life is in the Breathe PART 1 | Dr Rosalba Courtney

76: Stress: Stress Mastery | Jacqueline Stone

77: Breathe: Life is in the Breathe PART 2 | Dr Rosalba Courtney

Can alternative medicine be used as good medicine? What are supplements and vitamins? How do you take them? Will supplements produce side effects? Will supplements interact with other drugs? What is the right dosage for me? What are the most noted zinc-supplement benefits?

Today, on The Good Doctors, holistic practitioner Dr. Lesley Braun, joins us to chat about the right dosage, and how what other things you are consuming or your health condition can also impact how much supplements you should take.

Listen in, as we discuss alternative medicine or what we refer to as “good medicine” and throw some light on how you can safely use vitamins and supplements while avoiding supplement side effects and ensuring the maximum possible benefits for your mind and body. Stay tuned, as we discuss how dosages can “make” or “break” your therapy.

 

About Dr. Lesley Braun

Lesley Braun is the Director of the Blackmore’s Institute which is the research, education and advisory arm of Blackmore’s with activities in Australia but also internationally. She is an Honorary Associate Professor of Integrative Medicine within the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (University of Western Sydney), adjunct Senior Research Fellow within the Monash/Alfred Psychiatric Research centre and has held positions at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne as a research pharmacist and the Department of Medicine and Department of Surgery at Monash University as a Senior Research Fellow.

Lesley is the main author of the bestselling textbook ‘Herbs and Natural Supplements – an evidence based guide’ –published by Elsevier, founding editor-in-chief of a new international journal by Elsevier entitled ‘ Advances in Integrative Medicine’, a regular columnist for the Australian Journal of Pharmacy (AJP), lecturer at Monash University and RMIT and regularly presents at national and international conferences on various topics within the large field of integrative medicine, in addition to her own complementary medicine research projects.

One of her chief areas of expertise is investigating and working at the interface between complementary and conventional medicine (medicine, surgery and pharmacy) from multiple perspectives such as efficacy, safety, patient and physician perspectives, regulation and practice both within the community and hospital settings.

00:50     Safety of supplements

01:55     Dr.Lesley Braun

03:26     Complementary medicine product

04:25     AUST L

06:24     Side effects

07:12     Doses

08:35     Negative or positive effect on the medication

09:39     CoQ10 levels

11:42     Zinc supplementation level

13:20     Anti-depressants

15:00     The pharmacists and the naturopaths

16:58     Operations

18:50     Fish or Ginko biloba, vitamin C, vitamin E

20:25     Dosage is really important

21:35     Vitamin C

23:55     Information and links to some sites

Upcoming Episodes

73: Supplements: A Supplement A Day Keeps The Doctor Away | Dr Peter Dingle

74: Nanotechnology: Nanotechnology in Food | Jeremy Tager

75: Breathe: Life is in the Breathe PART 1 | Dr Rosalba Courtney

76: Stress: Stress Mastery | Jacqueline Stone

Did you know that food can also serve as a medicine? Are you aware of the mini – pharmacy in your kitchen? In this episode of The Good Doctors you will get to know the advantages of aged garlic and dark chocolate for cardiovascular health, blood pressure reduction and cholesterol.

Joining us on this show is Dr. Karin Ried. With her extensive expertise in nutritional medicine research, she will help you understand what exactly does ‘aged garlic’ mean and how dark chocolates help in getting rid of arterial stiffness.

Listen in, as we discuss the role of dark chocolate and garlic as health supplements. You will be happy to discover that aged garlic and dark chocolate can be used as an alternate medicine for hypertension, sinus and acute infection. Also we will explain how a high dosage of supplements need not always bring highly effective results.

 

About Dr. Karin Ried

PhD, MSc, GDPH, Cert Integrative Medicine

Dr Ried is the Research Director at the National Institute of Integrative Medicine in Melbourne, Australia, and Honorary Visiting Academic at the University of Adelaide. Dr Ried has extensive expertise in nutritional medicine research with a particular focus on the effects of garlic, chocolate and tomato extract for hypertension and cardiovascular health.

Other ongoing projects include traditional Chinese herbal medicine and women’s health, and integrative cancer therapies. Dr Ried is an international leader in the areas of nutritional approaches to blood pressure control, and has more than 40 first author publications in peer-reviewed journals, with more than 700 citations.

Dr Ried is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences, and her research has been featured on radio, television, and in the print media internationally.

Current projects include

- Garlic for blood pressure, cholesterol, arterial stiffness & heart health

- Cocoa for blood pressure & cognitive function

In this Episode

01:01     Garlic, chocolate research, and cardiovascular health

02:28     The connection

03:12     Aged garlic extract

09:16    Chocolate

11:04     Dosage

14:02     Garlic: Is it a herb or vegetable?

14:50     Recap and recommendations

16:02     Arterial stiffness

19:42     How much karyolic is needed

Upcoming Episodes

72: Vitamins: Vitamins and Supplements | Dr Lesley Braun

73: Supplements: A Supplement A Day Keeps The Doctor Away | Dr Peter Dingle

74: Nanotechnology: Nanotechnology in Food | Jeremy Tager

75: Breathe: Life is in the Breathe PART 1 | Dr Rosalba Courtney

Statistics show that around 70% of people are using some kind of alternative medicine. But what is complementary and alternative medicine? And should you be taking such an approach to your health?

Today on The Good Doctors we are discussing the various aspects of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and also whether it is similar to Integrative Medicine. Joining us on the show is Dr. Lesley Braun, who discusses how integrative medicine brings the best of both worlds together. Lesley is the author of “Herbs and Natural Supplements – An evidence based Guide” clears the fear and apprehension around ‘alternative and complementary medicine’. From Lesley’s experience as a naturopath, she will discuss the positive and negative effects of integrative medicine.

Listen in as we examine how effective can these medicines be for your health; and how you need not shy away from the fact that you are using complementary medicine.

About Dr. Lesley Braun

Lesley Braun is the Director of the Blackmore’s Institute which is the research, education and advisory arm of Blackmore’s with activities in Australia but also internationally. She is an Honorary Associate Professor of Integrative Medicine within the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (University of Western Sydney), adjunct Senior Research Fellow within the Monash/Alfred Psychiatric Research centre and has held positions at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne as a research pharmacist and the Department of Medicine and Department of Surgery at Monash University as a Senior Research Fellow.

Lesley is the main author of the bestselling textbook ‘Herbs and Natural Supplements – an evidence based guide’ –published by Elsevier, founding editor-in-chief of a new international journal by Elsevier entitled ‘ Advances in Integrative Medicine’, a regular columnist for the Australian Journal of Pharmacy (AJP), lecturer at Monash University and RMIT and regularly presents at national and international conferences on various topics within the large field of integrative medicine, in addition to her own complementary medicine research projects.

One of her chief areas of expertise is investigating and working at the interface between complementary and conventional medicine (medicine, surgery and pharmacy) from multiple perspectives such as efficacy, safety, patient and physician perspectives, regulation and practice both within the community and hospital settings.

In this Episode

01:51       Complementary and Alternative Medicine to Integrative Medicine

05:04      How widespread is it?

05:58      Doctors’ perspective on Complementary and Alternative Medicine

08:45      How knowledgeable are medical people on Complementary and Alternative Medicine?

09:01      Barriers

12:23       Deaths from herbal and mineral vitamin supplements

19:00      Recap

22:00      Take home message

Upcoming Episodes

71: Heart Health: Garlic, Chocolate and Heart Health | Dr Karin Ried PhD

72: Vitamins: The Safety of Supplements and Vitamins | Dr Lesley Braun

73: Supplements:  A Supplement A Day Keeps The Doctor Away | Dr Peter Dingle

74: Nanotechnology: Nanotechnology in Food | Jeremy Tager

My dog eats better than your kids. What a statement! But why is this so? Has it ever occurred to you that a low fat diet makes your child hungry at short interval of time? Do you know that unhealthy eating habits can lead to behavioural disorders in your kids?

Joining us on this show is Dr. Peter Dingle as we talk about nutrition and eating disorders in children. Along with healthy food for kids, Peter will throw light on the ‘five biggest lies of the food industry’. Peter will also be busting myths on ‘fatty foods’ and what constitutes healthy food for your children.

Listen in, as we talk about the ‘killer sugar’ and ‘excessive vegetable oils’ in packaged foods. We will also find out what "healthy snacks" really means and explain that all your child needs is to just develop a common sense eating habit.

About Dr. Peter Dingle

Dr Peter Dingle (PhD) has spent the past 25 years as a researcher, educator, author and public health advocate for common sense. He is one of Australia’s leading motivational health speakers, he was an Associate Professor in Health and the environment for 21 years before being rewired and runs corporate health and well-being programs and public speaking around Australia. He currently has 10 books in print with the latest ones “The great cholesterol deception, Take Control and Realise Your Potential”  and “A Supplement a day keeps the doctors away”.

 

 

In this Episode

00:53  “My dog eats better than your kids.”

04:11     Dog food

05:05    The food industry and the corruption in the food information

05:41    The top five lies --- The food pyramid

08:17    The top five lies --- The low fat lies

10:11     Sugar and vegetable oil: the real killers

14:11     Recap and recommendations

20:55    Take home advice

Upcoming Episodes

70: Alternative Medicine: What does “Complementary and Alternative Medicine” mean?

71: Heart Health: Garlic, Chocolate and Heart Health | Dr Karin Ried PhD

72: Vitamins: The Safety of Supplements and Vitamins | Dr Lesley Braun

73: Supplements:  A Supplement A Day Keeps The Doctor Away | Dr Peter Dingle

Sleep disorders are a serious health issue, especially if your child is suffering from one.

Did you know that 60 percent of children suffer from sleep disorder? Is a sleep disorder one of the reasons for your child’s grumpiness, fussy eating and hyperactivity

Join us on The Good Doctors as we discuss symptoms of sleep disorders along with Dr. Jim Papadopolous. Dr Papadopolous is a specialist in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine and will help us gain a better understanding of sleep disorders in children.

Listen in, as we discuss snoring and sleep apnea – a major health issue which usually goes undiagnosed. Along with the causes of these sleep disorders, we will also talk about the possible solutions for sleep apnea.

About Dr Jim Papadopoulos

Dr Jim Papadopoulos was admitted to FRACP in General Paediatrics in 2002.

He is the first prospectively accredited Level 2 Paediatric sleep physician in Australasia (highest possible level).

He has established the only Private Hospital Paediatric Sleep Unit in NSW to offer a complete suite of Paediatric  Sleep Laboratory services, Australia’s first multidisciplinary Sleep Clinic for developmentally delayed children, the adolescent sleep unit at St George Hospital and the paediatric sleep clinic within the Department of Orthodontics at Sydney Dental Hospital. He is a conjoint  lecturer at the University of New South Wales and at the University of Sydney, directs the Paediatric Sleep Disorders Unit at St George Private hospital and is a staff specialist sleep paediatrician at St George Public Hospital. He sees patients in Kogarah, Miranda, Randwick, Stanmore, Chatswood, Surry Hills and Liverpool.

In this Episode

00:57     Sleep disorders in children

02:37     Sleep-disordered breathing

03:18      Sleep-disordered breathing defined

04:33      Snoring

06:16      Other symptoms

08:05     Sleep disorders affect different kids differently

09:05     Advise for listeners

10:20     Mouth breathing

11:26      Other symptoms at night of sleep apnoea

11:44      Symptoms during the day

12:44      Allergy and asthma

15:23      Infancy and reflux

17:05     ADHD link to obstructive sleep apnoea

17:27     ADD

23:10     Take home

Upcoming Episodes

69: Nutrition: My Dog Eats Better Than Your Kids | Dr Peter Dingle

70: Alternative Medicine: What does “Complementary and Alternative Medicine” mean?

71: Heart Health: Garlic, Chocolate and Heart Health | Dr Karin Ried PhD

72: Vitamins: The Safety of Supplements and Vitamins | Dr Lesley Braun

Do you understand what cholesterol is and what it means for your body? Are you or any one from your family / friends taking statins - cholesterol lowering drugs?

Join us on The Good Doctors as we clear the popular myths related to cholesterol. We also have Dr. Peter Dingle, well known for his book “The Great Cholesterol Deception”. He shares his views on how useful are medications for cholesterol and also ways in which heart attack can be controlled.

Listen in as we talk about the advantages of cholesterol, and how changes in your life style can bring a huge change in your health and lower your chances of heart attack.

About Dr. Peter Dingle

Dr Dingle (PhD) has spent the past 25 years as a researcher, educator, author and public health advocate for common sense. He is one of Australia’s leading motivational health speakers, he was an Associate Professor in Health and the environment for 21 years before being rewired and runs corporate health and well-being programs and public speaking around Australia. He currently has 10 books in print with the latest ones “The great cholesterol deception, Take Control and Realise Your Potential”  and “A Supplement a day keeps the doctors away”.

 

 

In this Episode

00:55   Latest Catalyst programme

02:42   Lifestyle interventions

03:31   Dr Peter Dingle

04:05   The Great Cholesterol Deception

05:40   Cholesterol

07:53   Statins

10:33   Exercise

13:39   Another study this week

14:58   Involved in hormone production

15:26   Oxidation

18:14   Stress hormone

19:35   Could be genetic

19:56   Cholesterol is a response to stress

22:08   Risk factors

24:30   Recap

Upcoming Episodes

68: Sleep Disorders: Sleeping Disorders in Children | Dr Jim Papadopolous

69: Nutrition: My Dog Eats Better Than Your Kids | Dr Peter Dingle

70: Alternative Medicine: What does “Complementary and Alternative Medicine” mean?

71: Heart Health: Garlic, Chocolate and Heart Health | Dr Karin Ried PhD