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Health Trip 1st September 2008

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 07:30:00 GMT

It's not a topic that a lot of us are comfortable with, compounded by childhood perspectives of masked faces coming at you with the needle and the drill, but this week, the message is simple and clear, look after your gums or you'll pay big! Never mind the dentist or the orthodontist, the periodontist will drain your savings faster than a fast thing that's really fast!

This week, Nicole and Gill give us more than a gentle reminder to make sure we brush, floss and see our dentist regularly....lest our teeth fall out entirely.

Caller topics also include anemia, vegetarian options can increase or inhibit your iron absorbtion, neo-natal allergies linked to diet and immunisation, re-opening the debate - just when should your child receive its shots?

Health Trip 11th August 2008

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:29:00 GMT

Nicole and Gill are back this week, battling winter chills, and tackling the topic of haemorrhoids, what causes them, how to avoid them, providing cool relief and dispelling a few myths along the way.
Caller topics cover chronic muscle fatigue, quarantining family members with the Flu so as to avoid a full household round robin, Cradle Cap or Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and the benefits that olive leaf extract can have on the immune system.

Stay tuned for the special Radiothon edition of Health Trip in two weeks time.

For further details on todays show, don't forget to check out www.healthtrip.blogspot.com

Health Trip 28th July 2008

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:09:00 GMT

Focusing on the third trimester of pregnancy this week, Nicole and Gill look at wide range of common complaints experienced during this period. Dealing with cramping and magnesium deficiencies, sciatica, fluid retention and swelling, varicose veins and haemorrhoids, they then take a look at pre-birth preparation techniques, the benefits of midwives and doulas and take questions from callers relating to finding alternate energy sources to combat sugar cravings, vegetarian alternatives to fish oil such as flax or hemp seed, and tackle the topic of alcohol and it's involvement in conception.

Further information can be found on Gill's blog site, simply visit www.healthtrip.blogspot.com

Health Trip 14th July 2008

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Is watermelon the new viagra (cue Herbie Hancock's 'Watermelon Man'!)? What became of the broccoli pill? What are the pros & cons of spirulina? This week, Gill and Nicole unravel the mysteries around these and many other so-called 'super foods' - nutrient-packed, but somewhat hyped-up common foods.

Talk-back caller topics this week include what's good for your gut as well as pros & cons of spirulina.

For further details, don't forget to check out www.healthtrip.blogspot.com

Health Trip 30th June 2008

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 07:03:00 GMT

This week, Gill and Nicole are discussing the "Curse of the Celts"; Acne Rosacea, a facial skin condition causing chronic blushing and ruddiness, leading often to broken and exposed capilliaries. Several herbal alleviates are explored and callers' questions are answered on a range of other skin conditions.

Health Trip 16th June 2008

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:24:00 GMT

From the irritating headache to the debilitating migrane, this week Nicole and Gill discuss the difference, focusing more so on the migraine, the importance of correctly diagnosing the cause(s) - of which there can be many - to the many types of remedies that can be employed.

Caller topics include the use of Evening Primrose and Fish oils as an antipsychotic, menapausal influences on migranes, insomnia and controling blood sugar levels.

Excessive use of painkillers such as asprin and paracetamol are cautioned against as the withdrawl from these can often cause migranes.

Health Trip 2nd June 2008

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 07:15:00 GMT

Back again this week before the Queen's Birthday break, and with the cold snap well upon us, Gill and Nicole are leading the fight against winter aches and pains, be they muscular, posture related, arthritic or otherwise.

Caller topics this week include Osteopathy, in particular for children, nerve pain, various herbs for relief of joint pain, management of osteo-arthritis, Scoliosis or Schurman's Disease, and the gamut of treatments one can seek from Chiropractic to Alexander Technique.

Health Trip will be back on the 16th of June.

Health Trip 26th May 2008

Tue, 27 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Noticed how chilly it has been in the morning lately? We respond by moving our body more briskly, wearing bulkier clothes and seeking heat sources for a little instant gratification. But what about our food? This week Jill discusses eating seasonally, locally and other food ideas for winter.

Calls this week are travel related- what's good to eat whilst on the road?

Health Trip 12th May 2008

Tue, 13 May 2008 06:58:00 GMT

Nicole and Gill return to the Realm of the Senses with a look at aromatherapy and our wellbeing. They discuss how scents and odours are delivered to the limbic center of the brain (a primal and instinctive part of the brain with deals with reactions and emotions) via the olfactory nerves as well as having a look at some do's and don'ts when using essential oils.

Callers topics include queries about post-natal hormonal imbalances, using aromatherapy and essential oils while pregnant and with children, sourcing quality products, the shelf life of oils and using lemon juice and hot water as an hepatic stimulant.

Health Trip 28th April 2008

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:51:00 GMT

2 million Australian adults are diagnosed with asthma and a shocking 1 in 4 children will also be diagnosed.

This week, with the oncoming cold-snap, Nicole and Gill discuss methods of ruducing the symptoms of asthma and breathing easier through diet, lifestyle changes and natural remedies.

Gill also answers caller questions relating to combatting eczema in children, burning dust in uncleaned household heaters, the effects of seasonal cold on tendonitis and alleviation plus reflux and the effect of hypertension medication on respitory illnesses.

Health Trip 15th April 2008

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:53:00 GMT

This week, Gill and Nicole look at Voluntary Simplicity, working less to achieve a greater richness and quality of life.

Simple?

Health Trip 31st March 2008

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Health Trip Gill discusses the importance of vitamin D. With the onset of the cooler weather, how can we ensure we don't become vitamin D deficient?

Calls this week cover halting the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Fatigue, both in relation to vitamin D levels.

Health Trip 3rd March 2008

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 03:34:00 GMT

The importance of not just a healthy breakfast but a breakfast full stop!

Health Trip 18th February 2008

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:41:00 GMT

In this post-Valentine's day episode of Health Trip, Gill and Nicole discuss the affairs of the heart, in particular the intricate workings of our Cardiovascular System, what we can do to keep it healthy, including a healthy mind and spirit, and take calls on chest pain, 'diet' caffeinated drinks, and rheumatoid conditions.

Health Trip 4th February 2008

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 05:31:00 GMT

Or favourite drinks are under fire this week as Nicole & Gill take an up close and personal look at caffeinated beverages. Looking not only at coffee and colas, NRG drinks are scrutinised and we hear the cold, hard truth about green tea.

We begin by taking a detailed look at how caffeine is metabolised in the body and affects (both beneficially or otherwise) our endocrine (hormone) system.

Along side callers, Gill discusses natural stimulants that can be employed as alternatives, the decaffeination process, what to look for in multivitamins, aspartame, anti-fungal herbs and giving up caffeine.

Health Trip 21st January 2008

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:11:00 GMT

Health Trip is back for 2008! This week Nicole and Gill pick up where they left off in 2007 by continuing on the topic of Omega 3 fatty acids.

Gill prefaces the discussion by giving a brief scientific description of what they are, in what foods to find them and what our body does with them.

Gill also answers listener questions covering Omega 3 content in flake, content of pregnancy formulas, eating fish with sustainability in mind, components of vaccines for children and iron supplementation in the diet of weened and still breast feeding children.

Health Trip 10th Decomber 2007

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:19:00 GMT

In the last episode of Health Trip for 2007, Nicole and Gill discuss healthy alternatives for your xmas spread and take a few calls discussing festive wellbeing and detoxing/fasting and also the Omega 3 content of tinned and cured fish.

Health Trip returns in 2008 on the 21st of January.

For further details, don't forget to check out www.healthtrip.blogspot.com

Have a safe and happy one!

Health Trip 26th November 2007\6

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:11:00 GMT

Today Gill and Nicole discuss anxiety, in particular shyness and solutions for social nervousness. They touch on recreational drugs and self-medicating, and alternatives such as flower essences and homeopathic "rescue remedies".

Gill also fields calls on blushing, stuttering and public speaking.

Health Trip 12th November 2007

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Today Nicole and Gill are discussing a new cancer risk study- who's more at risk and the precautions we can take. They also speak to a caller in regards to hereditary breast cancer risks. For more info, visit www.healthtrip.blogspot.com.

Health Trip 22nd October 2007

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:43:00 GMT

Today Nicole and Gill begin by discussing the general philosophies of naturopaths, our personal constitutions, our 'bodily blueprints' and how they can change from when we were born, along with age, genetic potential, and other environmental influences.

Gill also helps callers on a range of topics including lupis, carbohydrate metabolism deficiency and how it can make going cold turkey on things like alcohol difficult, insomnia, herbal teas and the soy controversy is also revisisted.

For further information on any of the topics covered in the show, don't forget to visit the website, www.healthtrip.blogspot.com .

Health Trip 8th October 2007

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 08:04:00 GMT

Nicole's back with Gill this week, discussing the ever controvertial topic, children and dairy food. They look at the new CSIRO plan for kid's wellbeing, discuss alternatives to calcium for building bone density, such as vitamin D and the vitamin D deficiency in Australia currently, predominantly due to an over effective Sun-Smart program and what factors can depleat calcium in our body.

Gill also takes calls on various listener topics including the negative effects of the pill in conjunction with drinking soy, Crones (an inflammatory bowel disease) and the tanning culture in Australia.

Health Trip 24th September 2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:16:00 GMT

Gill is detoxing, or "spring cleaning". This week she discusses the organs and systems in our bodies that help us dispose of all the nasties we absorb.

Breaking down the process, she looks at the various stages of detoxification, the how-to's, the when's and when-not to's.

Caller topics this week include weening yourself of caffeine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), boosting the immune system post pregnancy, hayfever and hives and recovering from prolonged infections, in particular Hooping Cough.

Health Trip 10th September 2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:05:00 GMT

Gill joins Nicole fresh from New Zealand to discuss western herbalism in camparison to eastern doctrines, what to look for when shopping around for a herbalist and how to prepare and use herbal remedies in the home.

Gill also takes calls from listeners about hayfever, flouride and it's pro's and con's, gastro, boosting your immune system post-pregnancy and ear candling.

Health Trip 27th August 2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:34:00 GMT

Continuing their Journey along the spice route, this week Nicole and Gill discuss the medicinal benefits of cinnamon and answer caller queries on topics such as breast feeding during pregnancy, vitamin supplements and healthy alternatives to sweet snacks.

Health Trip 30 July 2007

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:20:00 GMT

Herbalist and Naturopath, Gill Stannard talks with host Nicole Findlay about natural remedies to daily complaints.
Today's topics include:
Ginger: A brief history and applications.
As well as listener questions relating to chilblains, Schurmann's disease, and raspberry leaf tea during third trimester pregnacy.

Healthtrip 16th July 2007

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:50:00 GMT

This week Herbalist and Naturopath Gill Stannard returns to her exploration of the senses, focusing on touch.

Some love it as it has the ability to make them feel acceptable and safe.

Others can't stand it and find it uncomfortable. This can be due to a number of neurological and nutritional reasons.

Gill explains...

Healthtrip 2nd July 2007

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 00:08:00 GMT

Why do we have an increased appetite over winter? Here, Naturopath and Herbalist Gill Stannard answers that very question as she explores the idea of seasonal eating.

Healthtrip 4th June 2007

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 01:29:00 GMT

The second episode in the series on the senses...this week Gill discusses hearing and good ear health.

Healthtrip 28th May 2007

Tue, 29 May 2007 01:07:00 GMT

Gill will be presenting an occasional series on the senses. This week she discusses sight.

Does sight deteriorate as we age?

Does staring at a computer screen weaken our eyes?

And do carrots REALLY strengthen our eyesight??

Healthtrip 14th May 2007

Tue, 15 May 2007 01:01:00 GMT

Wheat allergy? Gluten intolerance? Gill explains...

Healthtrip 30th April 2007

Wed, 2 May 2007 00:30:00 GMT

Winter is nearly here and you know what that means, cold and flu! So what's the difference and how do you deal with them?

Healthtrip 16th Apr 2007

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:22:00 GMT

This week Healthtrip looks at...cholesterol