I’m a believer of doing things naturally, hence why I like consuming fermented or cultured foods as an important step to help cultivate a healthy gut and overall health. Low levels of beneficial bacteria and high levels of pathogenic (or bad) bacteria in the gut have been linked to everything from depression to diabetes and weight gain. This means that maintaining healthy gut flora is crucial to promoting optimal health, even if you don’t have any digestive symptoms. And I know that even though many of you listening consume fermented foods already, especially yoghurt I imagine, there are still lots of people who aren’t really aware of all the other types of fermented foods out there and their important health benefits beyond what plain natural yoghurt with live or active cultures can deliver.

• What are fermented or cultured foods
• Why fermented foods are so beneficial for our health and energy levels
• Why you should eat a variety of fermented foods rather than just plain yoghurt
• What yoghurt should say on the label to ensure you are getting probiotic benefits
• 5 Reasons why you should incorporate more fermented foods into your diet
• Possible side effects of consuming fermented foods or probiotics.

• How to make lacto fermented vegetables yourself
• How to make sauerkraut yourself
• How to make coconut, milk or cream kefir
• Almost 70% of our immune system resides in our gut
• Probiotics and their fermented food products are beneficial for health
• Kefir milk inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria
• Probiotics improve treatment of Helicobacter pylori
• Mild abdominal discomfort associated with probiotics
• Biogenic amines
• Fermented food allergy associated with tyramine
• Fermented food allergy associated with histamine
• The ability of kimchi fermentation to degrade insecticide
• The ability of Lactobacillus plantarum to degrade pesticide residues in common foods
• Pesticide by-products of fermentation process
• Dangers of probiotics for people with compromised immune systems
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For many people hormones start to decline in their 30’s and this can cause a whole range of symptoms such as fatigue, low confidence, depression, low libido, increased body fat and lots more. Now a suspect that can play a role is testosterone. What many women may be unaware of is that low testosterone may be the cause of these problems not only in men but also in women. Stress plays a big role in reducing testosterone production especially as you age, but thankfully as our expert Dr. Tami Meraglia in this episode of TheEdTalks explains, there are many simple, safe and natural ways to bring your testosterone levels back to normal, to give you the vitality and energy you once had and even possibly help with losing that stubborn belly fat.

Tweet: Why women should care about testosterone. @askdrtami explains how in Ep25.

• What are hormones and how do they affect us
• The reason why traditional medicine may not be paying attention to testosterone levels in women
• The importance of testosterone for women
• What are the symptoms of low testosterone in women
• The correct testing that you should ask your health practitioner to order
• Why testosterone is linked to our adrenal glands as we age and the significance of this
• A key factor that reduces our testosterone production
• Nutritional tips for increasing testosterone
• What lifestyle changes and supplements you can take to increase your testosterone level
• Why what may work for women could lead to prostate cancer in men
• Side effects associated with women increasing their testosterone
• Simple tips to feel more energized.

• The Hormone Secret  by Tami Meraglia (Amazon link)
• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Luiz (Amazon link)
• Five Languages of Love by Gary Chapman (Amazon link)
• Hormone Quiz
• Dr. Tami’s Website, Facebook, Twitter pages & Email: [email protected]
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• Dr. Tami Meraglia's FREE 7day Vitality reboot. Please check back in a few days as the link is not currently working - sorry :-(
• To get a half price one on one health strategy session email: [email protected] with the Subject line: half off session

Get on with living and loving, you don’t have forever.

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Food Poisoning is so draining of energy that anything we can do to prevent it from occurring is going to make our life happier. We are particularly at risk when attending parties that contain foods such as dips which have been shown to have lots of nasty bugs in them. So rather than being totally paranoid and not consuming any foods when we go out, in this WEB episode I explain 2 simple things that will give your body more of a fighting chance to resist food poisoning and allow you to eat with pleasure.

• 2 simple ways of reducing your chances of food poisoning
• Whether or not "double dipping" has been scientifically proven to be un-hygenic
• What dips to choose to reduce your chances of food poisoning
• How fermented (or cultured) foods can help improve your immunity
• Why acid blockers may decrease your immunity

• Double Dip Study

Hilarious Seinfeld Double Dip scene

• Almost 70% of our immune system resides in our gut
• Kefir milk inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria
• Probiotics improve treatment of Helicobacter pylori
• The effect of low gastric acid on iron and zinc absorption
• Why Stomach Acid Is Good For You (Amazon affiliate book link)
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Do you sometimes feel lonely and disconnected? Do you wonder if you will ever find your purpose in life? Do you worry that people won’t like you unless you try to be someone else? Well this could be the last day you think these thoughts and feel this way. On this episode of TheEdTalks we have Jason Treu, a brilliant mentorand life coach who helps people connect, belong and find their life purpose.

Tweet: How to connect, belong and find your purpose with @jasontreu in Ep24.

• How to make more friends quickly
• How to deepen your relationships
• How to feel like you belong
• How to improve your relationship with yourself
• How to be more authentic, more vulnerable and speak your truth
• How understanding your emotions helps you find your life purpose
• How to turn failure into opportunities
• How to turn difficult situations around
• Great resources to help you out
• Tips to fast track your journey to health & happiness and to feel energized again

• Social Wealth by Jason Treu (Amazon link)
• Jump Start Your Social Life by Brent Smith and Jason Treu (Amazon link)
• The Gifts of Imperfection & Daring Greatly by Brené Brown (Amazon link)
• Give and take by Adam Grant (Amazon link)
• The One Thing by Gary Keller (Amazon link)
• Mastin Kipp
• Marie Forleo
• John Lee Dumas
• Jason's Website, Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram pages
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Put your heart, mind and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.

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So incase you haven’t listened to the past WEB episode series, I discussed after taking all factors into account that eating Organic Produce is definitely going to be healthier and more energy boosting for us and our children when compared to eating non organic produce. But the obvious problem is that Organic Produce usually costs a lot more and just doesn’t fit into our budgets. And so I offered 5 simple tips on how to get around this – which you can check out in WEB09, including the great resource for 12 fruits and veggies to definitely buy organic or avoid.

In this episode I explain 2 ways of increasing your consumption of less toxic and bug infected produce on a budget. It's simple and very very easy to do, so tune in.

• How to cost effectively reduce the toxicity and amount of bacteria and viruses on foods
• How to remove pesticide residue from fruit and vegetables
• How to reduce the amount of bacteria and viruses on foods
• Why it is important to wash all your produce prior to consuming or cooking it
• Whether soaps and vegetable & fruit wash products are worth the cost

• EWG's Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists
• Study looking at comparing pesticide removal methods
• Study showing how vinegar reduces bacteria and viruses on strawberries by 90%
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I'm sure at some point you have read about or heard about the negative health impacts that may result from sitting too much, such as diabetes and heart disease. This sedentary lifestyle that so many people are locked into for most of the day results in less physical activity and there’s plenty of evidence suggesting that that’s bad for your health.

But for lots of us this is the reality of life in order to earn an income. So how can you combat sitting too much? Well thankfully there are lots of things we can do and on this episode of TheEdTalks we speak with movement expert Muriel Morwitzer, who helps us understand how we can better approach a non sitting lifestyle.

Tweet: How to combat sitting too much. Muriel Morwitzer explains how in Ep23

• What is pilates and who was the founder
• Why our body's are not accustomed to sitting for long periods of time
• The effect that excessive sitting can have on many parts of your body
• How to balance out the sitting that you do
• What type of couch is best for your posture
• Why slouching wastes lots of energy
• How to sit correctly
• How to stand correctly
• Exercises you can do whilst seated
• A possible tool to help children with ADD and ADHD
• 3 tips to becoming healthy and happy and to feel energized again.

• Queenslander style house (analogy Muriel used for describing how to stand better)
• The Science of Happiness by Stefan Klein (Amazon link)
• Pelvic floor, multifidus, transversus abdomens & diaphragm diagram
• Muriel's Wedding (the hilarious Aussie film)
• Muriel's website & facebook pages
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• Quote of the day:

  Happiness is not something you postpone for the future, it is something you design for the present.

  Music:

  Intro and outro song “Desire” by Aquaman’s Lab

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This is Part 5, the final part of this WEB episode series of “Is Organic Food Better For You” and I hope it’s helped to clear up any questions you’ve had surrounding the topic of whether or not Organic Food is better for you and worth the extra cost.

Just to summarize what we’ve learnt so far in Part1, Part2, Part3 and Part4. In Part1 I explained what certified Organic means and listed the types of labels to look out for to ensure you are not being deceived by clever marketing and labelling of products. In Part2 I compared the overall nutritional value of Organic vs Non-Organic. In Part3 of the series I discussed the risks associated with eating Non-Organic food, as they can potentially have the biggest affect on our energy levels and overall wellbeing. And in the last episode Part4, I made a point of explaining the tactics that media uses to confuse things surrounding Organic vs Non-Organic, such as comparing only certain micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, rather than looking at the big picture for our health and wellbeing.

In this WEB episode I share 5 simple tips for eating healthier and Organic (as we now know eating Organic will help us feel more energized) on a budget. It can definitely be done, so tune in and listen to this short episode.

• 5 ways to help increase the amount of Organic foods you can fit into your weekly budget
• What fruits and vegetables you should definitely purchase Organic or avoid
• What are the safer options when purchasing Non-Organic fruits and vegetables
• The best places to source your Organic food when on a budget
• How to ensure your Organic produce is packed with lots of nutrients

• EWG's Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists
• Australian comparison for pesticides in fruits and vegetables
• UK best and worst foods for pesticide residues
• Certified Organic Lables to look out for
• National Centre for Home Food Preservation - Good resource for which produce freezes the best and tips for freezing
• Edible Gardening - Great resource for getting started
• The Edible Balcony book by Alex Mitchell (Amazon affiliate link)
• Interesting article on Organic vs Non-Organic
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Movement of your body plays an important role in living a healthier and more fulfilling and energized life. I know first hand that when I was struck down with a severe back injury and not being able to take a few steps without excruciating pain for months, that the lack of movement began to affect my overall health andhugely my mental state of mind. So I’m always searching for ways to help me ensure that I’ll still be able to go surfing when I’m 60, play sports with my grandkids and just generally be able to move freely and without pain. To shed some light on the topic we have a fascinating discussion with Dr. Kelly Starrett, who is a doctor of Physical therapy, coach, author and speaker.

Tweet: Stop injuries & move better. @mobilitywad Dr. Kelly Starrett helps us out in Ep22

• The importance of a complete physical practice
• What may be causing you to feel stiff
• Simple ways to improve your child's health
• Why posture and restoration techniques can lead to other problems
• Why you should seek professional help with your movement practice
• Ways to overcome over sitting
• How to utilise pain to help you move correctly
• An easy way to discover if you have physical issues that need to be addressed
• How to sleep better
• 3 ways to help you feel energised again.

• Becoming a Supple Leopard by Dr. Kelly Starrett (Amazon link)
• Ready to Run by Dr. Kelly Starrett (Amazon link)
• Desk bound by Dr. Kelly Starrett (Amazon link)
• Born to Run by Christopher McDougall (Amazon link)
• Free+Style by Carl Paoli & Anthony Sherbondy (Amazon link)
• The Roll Model by Jill Miller (Amazon link)
• Pilates Daily 100 exercise
• Dr. Kelly's Website, Youtube Channel, Facebook & Twitter pages
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We can’t help everyone, but we can help someone.

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From January 2016 we will be releasing 2 podcasts per week instead of 3. A weekly energy Boost episode on Mondays and a interview with an expert on Wednesdays. This will give me time to continue to improve TheEdTalks shows, develop online courses and ebooks and most importantly ensure I allow quality time to be with my family.

Speaking with naturopath and nutritionist Victoria Martin was so valuable. She specializes in wholefood nutrition advice, educating on the importance of nutrition and how this can improve family health and help us feel energised again. Victoria makes health information so accessible to the everyday person and she offerssimple but life-changing tips to improve our well being. There is so much to learn in this episode and all you need to do is listen, apply some of Victoria’s advice, and see how your life changes for the better.

Tweet: Easy ways to keep your family healthy. Victoria Martin explains how in Ep20 & Ep21.

• What does wholefood Nutrition mean
• What is a good diet
• How to choose the healthiest meats
• How to reduce inflammation in your body
• What may be making you feel foggy, have skin issues and feel fatigued
• Why buying gluten free bread may not be a good idea
• Tips to help busy mums and dads shift to a wholefood way of eating
• The benefits of bone broths
• What are the good and bad fats for you
• What ingredient is a major health concern for so many people
• Why eating eggs may not be as bad for you as once believed
• Foods to avoid from the supermarket
• The importance of gut health
• Why you may be wasting your money on supermarket brand supplements
• 3 Tips to become healthy and happy and feel energized again

• Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (Amazon link)
• Environmental working group in America
• The Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen Foods to Eat (Foods that are found to have the most and least amount of pesticide residue)
• WHO report on sugar intake for adults and children
• US Dietary guidelines (Cholesterol is not a nutrient of concern for overconsumption)
• Instagram
• How to raise Healthier, Smarter Kids using Real Food – Step by Step guide & Recipe Book by Victoria Martin
• Victoria's facebook page
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• Quotes of the day:

  You’re never to old to set another goal or dream a new dream.

  Music:

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