Episodes

Most people will have heard the saying – “you are what you eat” but in reality, you are what you absorb! Research suggests that at least 50% of Australian and US adults experience digestive symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhoea and constipation. Unfortunately, our dogs are following in our footsteps, with digestive issues being the most common canine health problem that vets see. In this episode I discuss the ins-and-outs of digestive enzymes for both people and pets – what are they, the di...

Fasting dates back centuries and has played a central role in many different cultures and religions. Science has now revealed the many benefits of fasting – including improved weight loss and insulin sensitivity, reduced levels of inflammation and risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, improved cellular health and mental clarity, a reduced risk of neurodegenerative disorders, all the way through to slower ageing and increased longevity (just to name a few!). But did you know that t...

More than ever before, pet owners are thinking about their dog’s food – from how it’s produced, the quality of the ingredients, its safety and nutritional adequacy. For pet food manufacturers, this means that manufacturing transparency has become an even more critical area of focus to ensure both compliance and customer satisfaction. But just how regulated is the pet food industry? Today I speak with Brittany Young, certified dog trainer and canine nutritionist, about her own personal experience...

We regularly hear the term ‘complete and balanced’ when it comes to dog nutrition, but what does ‘complete and balanced’ mean and can we trust that it’s providing our dogs with optimal health? In this episode we explore what ‘complete and balanced’ really means, the methods companies can use to get that claim on their product label, and how feeding a food labelled as ‘complete and balanced’ is not a failsafe to keeping our dogs healthy long term. If you have questions you’d like answered on th...

We’ve all grown up hearing that we should give our dogs chicken and rice during bouts of diarrhoea, but why? In this episode we explore the use of rice for diarrhoea – how it came about, why it works, is it helpful or harmful, and are there better alternatives? If you have questions you’d like answered on the show, please email me at: hello@naturalhealthandnutrition.com.au For discussions about show topics, please go to the Facebook page: Natural Health for People and Pets Further information ...

During the current pandemic, it’s more important than ever that we all do what we can to look after our immune systems. While there’s no magic pill to protect us from the many pathogens that our bodies are exposed to day-in-and-day-out, a healthy lifestyle as a whole is definitely our best bet. In this episode I outline some very simple dietary and lifestyle factors that you can adopt straightway in order to boost your immune system and support overall health and wellbeing. If you have questio...

Waking up and finding your dog completely paralysed in both rear legs is an extremely confronting and heartbreaking experience, and the journey from that point forward is an emotional roller coaster, to say the least. In this episode, I share my experience of the first 6 months of caring for a dog with a spinal cord injury. You’ll hear about the emotional toll taken, as well as the various treatment modalities used to maximise her recovery. If you have questions you’d like answered on the show...

Before you get started on your journey into all things natural health, I thought I should introduce myself! I’m a clinical naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist and owner of the wellness clinic ‘Natural Health and Nutrition’. I operate my own private practice in Sydney, whilst also working part-time as a Research Officer for a healthcare company. I’ve worked as a research scientist in one form or another for over 20 years, with a primary focus on human health and nutrition. However, being a lifel...