a patient story Daniel Baden ND

When Ash was  21 years old she was told that the cause of her chronic cystitis was unknown so she'd have to "keep taking antibiotics and avoid sex forever." Her sister Melissa made a bet with the Homeopath that helped Ash and changed Melissa's life.

Iron deficiency anaemia is extremely common affecting around 20% of the world’s  population including 8% of preschool children, 12% of pregnant women and 15% of non-pregnant women of reproductive age.  Iron deficiency without anaemia is 3 times more common yet remains under-recognised and undertreated. The symptoms across both groups are many but include fatigue, weakness and irritability. Taking iron supplements is first line treatment, but may not always bring success. Evidence demonstrates that holistic gut health and iron absorption are inseparable. Naturopath Di Strang and her client Natalie Chapman bring the point home in this episode “The return of Iron Woman.”

All of us have a history full of happy, sad and embarrassing events. Some more traumatic than others. How we carry the emotions attached to those moments can impact our health and ability to thrive. Dr Michelle Woolhouse, an experienced integrative doctor is passionate about helping her patients understand and appreciate their emotions. Tune in for one of our most enlightening episodes so far where Dr Woolhouse gives her patient the tools and teaches her how to dig for the  roots that hold back her ability to heal.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be extremely debilitating for some people. It  can limit their opportunities in education and employment and fundamentally reduces enjoyment in life. In this episode holistic clinical psychologist Dr Adrian Lopresti discusses a case whereby using  specific strategies and lifestyle changes brought back hope. An important demonstration for sufferers and carers.

When someone you know or love has received "bad news," your response makes an enormous difference to them. Sharni Hartley was a young woman diagnosed with cancer who wants to let us know what people said to bring her comfort. There's also a few tips in this conversation on what not to say. Sharni also found her tribe with an organisation called Cancer Chicks who cater for young women with cancer : www.https://www.cancerchicks.org.au/

'You have aggressive breast cancer' are not the words you want to hear; ever.  However Christina's Naturopath, Oncologist and family backed by  her unshakable faith got her through faster than expected with relatively minimal trauma. By working together the possibilities are endless.