Get ready to dive into the world of health, happiness, as we welcome a true trailblazer in the field, Dr. Carolyn Ee, to our podcast today! Hailing from Sydney, she's not just your ordinary GP and acupuncturist/Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. Nope, she's a woman on a mission to uncover the secrets to health and happiness, backed by solid evidence. Dr. Carolyn brings a vibrant twist to the world of medicine. Imagine being the first practicing medical doctor in Australia to also rock the title of a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. That's right, she's not afraid to mix a litt ..read more

Have you ever considered the profound connection between your diet and your brain health? It's a captivating intersection, and today on The Enlightened Pharmacist, we're diving into this fascinating realm with a metabolic neurologist who's making waves in the field. Our goal is to explore how dietary choices can become a potent tool in overcoming neurodegenerative disorders. I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Matthew Phillips, a visionary in the world of neurology. Dr. Phillips has dedicated his career to understanding the intricate links between metabolism and neurological health. As a pharmacist an ..read more

Welcome to The Enlightened Pharmacist, where we unleash the superpowers of health, resilience, and transformation!   I'm your host, Therese, and today, we're joined by a real-life superhero, Dr. Dinesh Palipana. He is an emergency doctor in Queensland, Australia, lawyer, disability advocate and Queensland Australian of the year. He likes rap music, sky diving, cars and is a celiac gluten-free pizza lover. With powers of determination, intelligence, and advocacy, Dinesh has turned life's challenges into his unique strengths. In this inspiring and fun-filled episode, we had the privilege of ..read more

In this episode, you'll discover a captivating and insightful interview with Sally K. Norton, a leading expert on the impact of oxalates in our diet. Prepare for a journey filled with revelations and actionable takeaways as we delve into the world of oxalates, the antinutrients produced by plants. It's a journey that challenges the perception of so-called superfoods like spinach, nuts, and dark chocolate, revealing the potential health impacts of these everyday choices. In this episode, you'll discover: ·      An eye-opening exploration of the world of oxalates, the a ..read more

Welcome back to another empowering episode of our podcast, where we bring you transformative stories and expert insights to guide your journey towards optimal health. I'm thrilled to have a true trailblazer in the field of sports medicine and nutrition with us today, Dr. Peter Brukner. He's not only a Professor of Sports Medicine but also a passionate advocate for evidence-based health approaches that resonate with real-life experiences. In this episode, get ready to embark on a journey of revelations and actionable takeaways as we delve into the world of low-carb and ketogenic diets, the myth ..read more

Hello and welcome to our podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories from health practitioners who have transformed their own health or their clients. Today, we have with us Shannon Swales, a clinical psychologist who suffered a mental breakdown due to burnout. Shannon recognized the signs and symptoms of burnout in herself and took the necessary steps to recover. She has since quit her job and now focuses on helping others who are struggling with burnout. In this episode, Shannon will share her personal experience with burnout and help us understand the warning signs, risk factors, and when ..read more

Welcome to our podcast where we explore different ways to transform our health. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Louise Phillips, a medical doctor who specializes in metabolic health. Dr. Phillips has extensive experience helping patients improve their health through various dietary approaches, including low-carb diets. In this episode, you will discover: ·   The definition of metabolic syndrome, which includes high blood pressure, high waist circumference, and poor lipid profiles ·   The risks of being thin on the outside but fat on the inside (TOFI) ·   The ..read more

Today, we have Dr Michelle Woolhouse, the author of ‘Wonder Within’, who will share her personal journey of burnout and how she found a way to recover and rediscover her life’s purpose. Dr Michelle is a GP who practises integrative medicine and ran a successful integrative clinic, but after suffering from burnout, took a break and reflected on her life. The result of this is her book ‘Wonder Within’, which details her journey and provides readers with the neurobiology or science behind stress, tips to prevent and overcome burnout. What I love about my conversation with Dr Michelle Woolhouse Wh ..read more

Welcome to our podcast, where we explore the powerful impact of nutrition on preventing mental health issues. What if there was a way to treat mental health conditions that didn't rely solely on traditional psychiatric medications, with all their limitations and potential side effects? In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Professor Julia Rucklidge, a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology in Christchurch, NZ. She is a TedTalk speaker and author of "The Better Brain," which explores the limitations of traditional psychiatric medications and proposes a new paradigm ..read more

Welcome to The Enlightened Pharmacist podcast. Does what you eat affect your medicines? There have been awareness of drugs or medicines and how it affects the way we absorb micronutrients through our experience with statins, iron and thyroxine supplementation, This is because medicines and foods sometime get broken down by the same pathway and can interact. An example is grapefruit juice and some statins: too much grapefruit juice can increase the amount of some statins. Calcium can reduce the absorption of thyroxine and so on. My guest today, Yvonne Coleman has taken a step further and collat ..read more