Mind-body medicine is all about the connection between the brain, the mind and the immune system. Dr Swarmi Shankardev Saraswati, a western medical doctor, yoga therapist, author and teacher joins us to discuss mind-body medicine and the integration between eastern and western methods.

In this episode

01:09 Psychoneuroimmunology

02:05 Dr. Swami Shankardev Saraswati

05:55 Mind-Body Medicine

07:08 Bio psychosocial Model

11:03 Self Awareness and Consciousness

16:00 Transsexual Analysis

17:15 Discussion recaps

 

About Dr Swarmi Shankardev Saraswati

 Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati is a western medical doctor, yoga Acharya (authority), yoga therapist, author and teacher. He integrates western mind-body medicine and psychotherapy with eastern methods of mind-body development and awakening consciousness. He is a highly experienced teacher of yoga, yoga-tantra and other systems of self-development that lead to greater self-awareness and self-mastery.

Swami Shankardev has 35 years of experience in a medical and yoga therapy setting. He has been given the mission to teach advanced principles of yoga-tantra and meditation and to integrate these principles and techniques into a western medical setting. He has helped thousands of people to understand and experience the mind-body connection and to regain health, mental peace and spiritual awareness.

For more information on Dr Swarmi Shankardev Saraswati and mind-body medicine you can go to Facebook, Twitter, or Big Shakti website.

 

Upcoming Episodes

57: Time to Care: Hearts in healthcare | Dr Robin Youngson

58: Holistic Physiotherapy: Get Yourself Back In Motion | Jason Smith

59: Diet: What Didn't My Grandmother Get Fat? | David Mason-Jones

60: Exercise: The Importance Of Functional Movement | Aaron Mckenzie

Gluten has become a big discussion over the last few years, but what exactly is it? What impact does gluten have on your body? And should we be avoiding gluten? Today health coach Jennifer Fugo and founder of Gluten Free School joins us to discuss BROWS (barley, rye, oats, wheat, spelt) and her new book called 'The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper: How to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank'.

 

In this episode

01:15     Guest Jennifer Fugo

01:55     Gluten 101

05:40     Gluten-friendly cities

06:20     Gluten-intolerance and celiac

08:25     Tips for meals at home

12:34     Use your freezer

16:50     Diagnosis of gluten sensitivity

20:20     Fructose

25:15     Discussion recap

 

About Jennifer Fugo

Jennifer Fugo is the founder of Gluten Free School, a website dedicated to teaching gluten-sensitive individuals simple, savvy and empowering steps to get healthy. She’s a certified Health Coach named a “Gluten Free Guru” by Philadelphia Magazine who co-hosts the popular “Gluten-Free Sugar Cleanse” to empowers gluten-free folks to take control of their diet, feel great and kick their sugar habit.

Jennifer is a sought-after expert about healthy, gluten-free living as well as a speaker who has been featured on Doctor Oz, Yahoo! News, eHow, CNN, Huffington Post and Philadelphia Magazine. She hosts the popular "Gluten Free School Podcast" to share eye-opening health information vital to living a gluten-free life.

For more information on Jennifer Fugo and Gluten Free School you can go to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Jennifer's website.

Or click on the link title to buy Jennifer's book - 'The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper: How to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank'.

 

Upcoming Episodes

56: Yoga: Connecting The Mind And Body | Dr Swarmi Shankardev Saraswati

57: Time to Care: Hearts in healthcare | Dr Robin Youngson

58: Holistic Physiotherapy: Get Yourself Back In Motion | Jason Smith

59: Diet: What Didn't My Grandmother Get Fat? | David Mason-Jones - The Good Doctors

Professor Ian Brighthope is back on the show today talking about nutritional medicine in medical schools and post-graduate programs and some of the issues that we face at a government level. We also talk about the role our listeners can play in helping educate their doctors about nutritional medicine and to help promote the health of Australia as a whole.

 

In this episode

02:20 Healthcare System Crisis (Chronic Disease Management System)

05:40 ACNEM (Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine)

07:30 Crisis Therapy

08:20 Nutritional Medicine/Science

10:40 Imminent/Eminent/So-called Medical Experts

11:30 NICM versus ACNEM

14:02 Friends of Science (What about Nutritional Medicine?)

15:30 Science Medicine

17:15 Factors Responsible for Illnesses

18:25 Medical Practitioner Curriculum

20:00 Discussion recap

 

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About Professor Ian Brighthope

 Professor Ian Brighthope has been closely involved in the establishment of Integrative Medicine in Australia.  And the founding member/president of Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. He is the author of 5 books and many scientific articles and reviews.   His books have been endorsed by Linus Pauling – the only person to have ever been awarded two unshared Nobel Prizes.   Professor Brighthope is also listed in the International Authors and Writers “Who’s Who”.

 

For more information on Professor Ian Brighthope, please read here.

Upcoming Episodes

55: Gluten Free: The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper | Jennifer Fugo

56: Yoga: Connecting The Mind And Body | Dr Swarmi Shankardev Saraswati

57: Time to Care: Hearts in healthcare | Dr Robin Youngson

58: Holistic Physiotherapy: Get Yourself Back In Motion | Jason Smith

Should meat be on the menu? What is the sustainability of this for our planet? Do we need to think beyond the sustainability message?David Mason-Jones joins us to discuss these questions and the issue of farm livestock and the global warming gas emissions widely attributed to them, notably methane. We debunk myths and talk about the huge amount of public mis-information and how livestock and their owners have the potential to be environmental heroes.

 

About David Mason-Jones

David is an experienced freelance journalist and writer who lives on the south coast of NSW, Australia. David has written on a wide range of subjects in Australia and Asia for two decades with a focus on sustainability. David is the editor of Small Farms Magazine - a nationally published farming magazine.  David is also the author of a number of books including 'Should Meat Be On The Menu?' and ‘Why didn’t my Grandmother get fat? ... and why did I?’

 

 

 

 

 Links mentioned in this episode:

David Mason-Jones book  'Should Meat Be On The Menu?'

David Mason-Jones website

The Good Doctors interview | Allan Savory 22: Holistic Health: A Holistic Approach to Restoring the Health of Our Land & Our Planet | Allan Savory

David Mason-Jones book  ‘Why didn’t my Grandmother get fat? ... and why did I?’

The Good Doctors interview | Marc Cohen  2: Toxic Truths: Part 1 Environmental Toxic Truths | Professor Marc Cohen

The Good Doctors interview | Marc Cohen 39: Toxic Truths: 10 Toxic Truths | Professor Marc Cohen

 

Upcoming Episodes

54: Medical Education: Are Doctors Taught Nutritional and Environmental Medicine? | Prof. Ian Brighthope

55: Gluten Free: The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper | Jennifer Fugo

56: Yoga: Connecting The Mind And Body | Dr Swarmi Shankardev Saraswati

57: Time to Care: Hearts in healthcare | Dr Robin Youngson

Today we talk about the perfect poo, digestion and what your poo is telling you. This is a fascinating episode and we are excited that naturopath Maria Hunt joins us today. We answer questions such as what is a healthy digestive system? What are signs of an unhealthy digestive system? What is a perfect poo? And what can you do about it?

About Maria Hunt

Maria is a health practitioner, educator and media spokesperson who shares her passion through television, print and online media. She is a plainspoken, practical educator who is able to cut through the complexities of a vast array of health issues. Her approach is simple, practical and easy to understand.

Maria practises alongside a medical doctor in Sydney and she regularly commutes between her two busy practises in Sydney and Armidale, NSW. Whilst using the Body Ecology principles (B.E.D.) she also works within the parameters of the Pfeiffer and DAN protocols for individuals within the Autism spectrum. She is also very experienced in dealing with many imbalances such as candida, adrenal exhaustion, thyroid and autoimmune disorders, food allergies, chronic fatigue, malabsorption and digestive disorders etc.

Maria conducts consults all around the world via phone or in person. And she is a frequent guest on the TVSN health channel; successfully launching and advocating the benefits of fermented foods. This is combined with regular contributions to a nationwide health publication.

Maria has studied extensively in the USA and travels back there at regular intervals to develop and refine her skills and ensure she is at the forefront of the latest developments. She has and continues to present her expertise on the health benefits of 'Fermented Foods' at the Australian Gluten Free Expo, the International Pfeiffer Conference, the Sydney Biomedical Group and the International MINDD Conference; and as an ongoing guest lecturer in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and rural NSW.

Maria is the spokesperson for AGM Foods/Grainfields Australia and she is also head of Australia for Body Ecology (USA) and the senior Body Ecology Advisor.  She holds a B.A. Dip. Ed. and is a Master Practitioner NLP and Hypnotherapy and a practising Bowen and Polarity therapist.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Maria Hunt website

Body Ecology training

 

Upcoming Episodes

53: Meat: Should Meat Be On The Menu? | David Mason-Jones

54: Medical Education: Are Doctors Taught Nutritional and Environmental Medicine? | Prof. Ian Brighthope

55: Gluten Free: The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper | Jennifer Fugo

56: Yoga: Connecting The Mind And Body | Dr Swarmi Shankardev Saraswati

There isn't a single health condition, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and more, that isn't in some way linked to chronic inflammation. Today, naturopath Dr Michael Murray joins us to discuss what chronic inflammation is and what it isn't. And how you can manage chronic inflammation through diet, exercise and other lifestyle adjustments.

 

About Dr Michael Murray

Dr Michael Murray is the co-author of the renowned Textbook of Natural Medicine and one of the world’s leading authorities on natural medicine who has published more than 30 books featuring natural approaches to health. His research into the health benefits of proper nutrition is the foundation for a best-selling line of dietary supplements from Natural Factors, where he is Director of Product Development. He is a graduate, former faculty member, and serves on the Board of Regents of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Michael Murray book 'Textbook of Natural Medicine'

Michael Murray website

BioCeuticals Research Symposium website

The Good Doctors interview | Philip Day - 37: Wheat: The Story of Wheat | Phillip Day

 

Upcoming Episodes

52: Digestion: What Is Your Poo Telling You? | Maria Hunt

53: Meat: Should Meat Be On The Menu? | David Mason-Jones

54: Medical Education: Are Doctors Taught Nutritional and Environmental Medicine? | Prof. Ian Brighthope

55: Gluten Free: The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper | Jennifer Fugo

Today we are talking about allergies and what allergies are telling you about your whole health and the health of your whole body. Associate Professor John Sinn joins us to discuss the role of probiotics in changing allergic response.

 

It has been said that in Australia 1 in 3 children have allergies and 1 in 4 have asthma. But what does this mean? How has this happened? What can you do to avoid allergies? Join us as we explore preventative measures that one can take including the role of prebiotics and probiotics.

 

Profressor John Sinn will be speaking at the upcoming BioCeuticals Research Symposium on 11-14 April 2014 in Sydney. To purchase tickets, click this link.

 

 About Associate Professor John Sinn

Associate Professor John Sinn is a clinical associate professor at Royal North Shore Hospital. John has a Masters degree in Clinical Epidemiology from The University of Sydney. He is the president of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand. He is on the Paediatric committee for Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy. He is the coordinator of the Post Graduate Master degree in Paediatrics (Neonatology) (University ofSydney). He is on the National Neonatal Resuscitation Committee. John's His research interest area includes nutrition and allergy.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

BioCeuticals Research Symposium website

Probiotic Table | What Probiotics Should I Take? CLICK HERE

The Good Doctors interview | Sandor Katz - 41: Fermentation: The Art of Fermentation | Sandor Katz

 

Upcoming Episodes

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

52: Digestion: What Is Your Poo Telling You? | Maria Hunt

53: Meat: Should Meat Be On The Menu? | David Mason-Jones

54: Medical Education: Are Doctors Taught Nutritional and Environmental Medicine? | Prof. Ian Brighthope

What is fluoride? What is fluoride doing in our water supply? Are we over-exposed to fluoride? Has fluoride been proven to be safe? What impact does fluoride have on our health?  What are the dangers of fluoride? Is fluoride bad for you? So many questions! Professor Paul Connett joins us on the show today to discuss this controversial topic.

 

Paul challenges conventional wisdom as we speak about how fluoride in the water is not the norm, discuss the surprising study on the difference between countries with fluoridated water supplies and those without on fluoridated and that fluoride is not a nutrient, so why do we need it?

 

This is a HUGE topic, join us as we tackle the issue of fluoride and hopefully empower you to make informed contribution to the debate on fluoride.

 

About Professor Paul Connett

Dr. Paul Connett is a graduate of Cambridge University and holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Dartmouth College.  In May 2006, he retired from his full professorship in chemistry at St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, where he taught for 23 years. His speciality was environmental chemistry and toxicology. Paul Connett has researched the literature on fluoride¹s toxicity for 12 years. He helped found the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) for which he is the Executive Director.

Paul is speaking on 5th March 2014 at Paddington RSL. To buy tickets, click this link.

 

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Paul Connett & Fluoride Action Network website

Paul Connett book 'The Case Against Fluoride: How Hazardous Waste Ended Up in our Drinking Water and the Bad Science and Powerful Politics That Keep It There'

Christopher Bryson book 'The Fluoride Deception'

Fluoride & Intelligence: The 37 Studies website

The Good Doctors interview | Dr Carole Hungerford - 16: Minerals: Must-Have Minerals Part 2: Selenium & Iodine | Dr Carole Hungerford

The Good Doctors interview | Allan Savory - 22: Holistic Health: A Holistic Approach to Restoring the Health of Our Land & Our Planet | Allan Savory

 

Upcoming Episodes

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

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

52: Digestion: What Is Your Poo Telling You? | Maria Hunt

53: Meat: Should Meat Be On The Menu? | David Mason-Jones

Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions. This is a huge topic and a huge public health problem. In today's episode Dr Gary Deed joins us as we discuss what is diabetes? What is glucose? What does this mean for an individual?

 

The aim for this show was to encourage early detection for those that may be at risk. Encourage check-ups for earlier diagnosis... as it is that easier to prevent.  Apparently 50% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed. We will also be discussing the impact of insulin, the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes, how to avoid it, treatment as well as reversal.

 

As always, we hope this episode empowers you with information to take control of your health.

 

Gary will also be speaking at the upcoming Bioceuticals Symposium. More information here.

 

About Dr Gary Deed

Dr Gary Deed is a medical director of the Medical & Wellness Center in Brisbane. Gary is a long term advocate of diabetes is involved in a range of national initiatives to support all types of diabetes and has worked on several government committees including development of the AUSDRISK tool; submissions to HHRC; Obesity Senate Enquiries. He is also a consultant to National and International agencies involved in diabetes prevention, management and services. Gary is also patron of MINDD Foundation and a Medical Director of Mediwell Coorparoo. Having type 1 diabetes has made Gary personally aware of the needs of people living with diabetes.

 

Dr Gary Deed will be speaking at the upcoming BioCeuticals Research Symposium on 11-14 April 2014 in Sydney. To purchase tickets, click this link.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Dr Gary Deed practice - Medical & Wellness Center

Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine website

BioCeuticals Research Symposium website

 

Upcoming Episodes

49: Fluoride:  Water Fluoridation | Professor Paul Connett

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

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

52: Digestion: What Is Your Poo Telling You? | Maria Hunt

In today's episode we focus on meditation and mind-body medicine. Why meditate? What is meditation? What impact can it have? Our guest Kate Cliff has an incredibly challenging health journey which saw her have 4 near-death health related issues. In her early 20s, Kate's Neurologist said enough is enough and her condition needed an operation which had whole range implications including the potential of paralysis or death. This saw Kate explore other treatment options. This episode we speak about to her about her story, mind-body medicine and the profound impact that meditation has had on her health.

 

About Kate Cliff

Kate is a Vedic Meditation teacher and experienced lawyer. She lives in Kiama, on the South Coast of New South Wales.

 

Upon completing her studies in Rishikesh, India, Kate set up the Kate Cliff Meditation Centre in Kiama, her hometown for more than 25 years, to enable the technique to be accessible to those on the South Coast. Since that time people have travelled from as far as Adelaide to learn to meditate with Kate.

 

Kate’s teaching focuses on meditation as a practical tool to incorporate into daily life. Kate learnt the technique while working as a corporate professional and fully appreciates the challenges of that environment. It was there that she experienced the sustained benefits of having learnt a self-sufficient meditation technique.

Kate had multiple long-term medical conditions and treatment options had been exhausted. It was meditation that provided relief and after experiencing the immediate and prolonged effects, Kate was inspired to teach the technique. Kate now teaches on a full time basis in Kiama, and in Paddington by appointment.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Kate Cliff Meditation website

Kate Cliff Facebook

 

Upcoming Episodes

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

49: Fluoride:  Water Fluoridation | Professor Paul Connett

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

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