Episode 111: Liver Function Tests - Understanding Your Blood Test Results

In Dr Cabot's latest podcast she sits down once more with natural therapist, Rachel Bowerman to discuss cold sores and shingles. Cold sores are easily the most common type of herpes virus to infect humans. There are a lot of people who experience chronic or recurrent cold sores or shingles. Rachel has worked in pharmacies for over 20 years and has a lot of experience both personally and professionally with cold sores. People are always looking for ways to prevent them as not only are they contagious, but they can also be unsightly. If you get a lot of cold sores this is an indicator that your immune system needs some support. There have been lots of studies on selenium and its ability to reduce the severity and frequency of viral infections. In this way it can be very effective at reducing cold sores. Dr Cabot calls selenium the ‘viral birth control pill’ as it stops the ability of viruses to replicate. Vitamin D is another nutrient that is critical for the brain and immune system. If you are someone who experiences recurring cold sores, look at taking selenium and checking your vitamin D level. Visit Dr Cabot website to find out more about Dr Cabot (spoiler alert, she's also a pilot!), to access her Weight Loss Detective Program, podcasts, videos, article and testimonials:https://www.sandracabot.com/Visit Dr Cabot's Australian website for the Cabot Health supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.cabothealth.com.au/Visit Dr Cabot's US website for the Liver Doctor supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.liverdoctor.com/

Have you heard of NAC? In our latest podcast Dr Cabot talks to natural therapist, Rachel Bowerman about NAC. NAC stands for N-Acetyl Cysteine and is the precursor to glutathione; the body's most potent antioxidant. NAC is rapidly absorbed from the gut and goes straight to the liver where it is converted to glutathione. NAC is a critical supplement for people with chronic infections or chronic inflammation. There are numerous health studies on NAC and its ability to break down biofilm (the thick mucus that builds up around an infection) and for this reason is extremely effective for treating viral or bacterial infections, cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease, chronic bronchitis, post-nasal drip or sinusitis. It is also beneficial for treating conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (the most common cause of blindness), endometriosis, lung and kidney problems. Did you know glutathione does not work as well if you are low in selenium? If you are taking NAC and not getting the results you want, it could be because you also need to take selenium.  Visit Dr Cabot website to find out more about Dr Cabot (spoiler alert, she's also a pilot!), to access her Weight Loss Detective Program, podcasts, videos, article and testimonials:https://www.sandracabot.com/Visit Dr Cabot's Australian website for the Cabot Health supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.cabothealth.com.au/Visit Dr Cabot's US website for the Liver Doctor supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.liverdoctor.com/

Do you find yourself feeling foggy or a bit rundown? In our latest podcast Dr Cabot talks to natural therapist, Rachel Bowerman about brain fog. Dr Cabot sees a lot of older patients that experience stress and brain fog. You may think it’s normal to have brain fog after the age of 60, but this is not true. Dr Cabot is in her 70’s and still flies aircrafts and consults with patients regularly. What does your brain need to be really switched on and to work at optimum level? Tune in as they discuss important nutrients, supplements, lifestyle tips and specific diet recommendations for brain health, as well as what should be avoided. Tyrosine and Glutamine are powerful amino acids that have a real impact on mental clarity and brain fog. Visit Dr Cabot website to find out more about Dr Cabot (spoiler alert, she's also a pilot!), to access her Weight Loss Detective Program, podcasts, videos, article and testimonials:https://www.sandracabot.com/Visit Dr Cabot's Australian website for the Cabot Health supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.cabothealth.com.au/Visit Dr Cabot's US website for the Liver Doctor supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.liverdoctor.com/

In today's podcast Dr Sandra Cabot and naturopath, Margaret Jasinska delve into the question: 'Does your liver need cleansing?' They emphasize the role your liver and gut both play in your metabolic health, the many symptoms that can indicate liver and/or gut dysfunction, blood test results that can indicate your liver needs help, diet and lifestyle strategies to improve the health of your liver and gut, as well as specific supplements to take to benefit your liver and gut.Visit Dr Cabot website to find out more about Dr Cabot (spoiler alert, she's also a pilot!), to access her Weight Loss Detective Program, podcasts, videos, article and testimonials:https://www.sandracabot.com/Visit Dr Cabot's Australian website for the Cabot Health supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.cabothealth.com.au/Visit Dr Cabot's US website for the Liver Doctor supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.liverdoctor.com/

In today's podcast Dr Sandra Cabot and naturopath, Margaret Jasinska delve into the subject of migraines. They discuss the mechanisms behind migraines; the many symptoms associated with migraines, all the different factors that can contribute to and exacerbate migraine headaches, and what you can do to reduce the incidence and severity of migraine headaches.Visit Dr Cabot website to find out more about Dr Cabot (spoiler alert, she's also a pilot!), to access her Weight Loss Detective Program, podcasts, videos, article and testimonials:https://www.sandracabot.com/Visit Dr Cabot's Australian website for the Cabot Health supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.cabothealth.com.au/Visit Dr Cabot's US website for the Liver Doctor supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.liverdoctor.com/

In this podcast you will learn all about the amazing mineral, iodine. Did you know that it's rare that our female patients are not deficient in iodine? Dr Sandra Cabot and naturopath, Margaret Jasinska discuss the importance of iodine, symptoms of iodine deficiency, the benefits of iodine, sources of iodine and how iodine can be measured in the body.  Visit Dr Cabot website to find out more about Dr Cabot (spoiler alert, she's also a pilot!), to access her Weight Loss Detective Program, podcasts, videos, article and testimonials:https://www.sandracabot.com/Visit Dr Cabot's Australian website for the Cabot Health supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.cabothealth.com.au/Visit Dr Cabot's US website for the Liver Doctor supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.liverdoctor.com/

You’re eating clean, doing all the right things — but still feeling tired, foggy, or unwell? You’re not alone. In today's podcast Dr Sandra Cabot chats with Igor Pershin, a health coach and counsellor plus founder of Natural Filters to uncover the hidden reasons why nutrient deficiencies can still show up even when your diet looks “perfect” — and what you can do about it.💬 In each episode:✔️ Real talk & practical tips✔️ Live Q&A✔️ Insights on nutrition, detox, hormones, mindset & more🧠 Learn how to:– Optimise nutrient absorption– Spot the signs of hidden deficiencies– Support energy, immunity, and long-term healthVisit Dr Cabot website to find out more about Dr Cabot (spoiler alert, she's also a pilot!), to access her Weight Loss Detective Program, podcasts, videos, article and testimonials:https://www.sandracabot.com/Visit Dr Cabot's Australian website for the Cabot Health supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.cabothealth.com.au/Visit Dr Cabot's US website for the Liver Doctor supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.liverdoctor.com/If you want better-tasting, plastic-free, and naturally filtered water, check out Igor's website: Natural Filters Official Store - Bamboo Charcoal Water Filters

In today's podcast Dr Sandra Cabot chats with Igor Pershin, a health coach and counsellor plus founder of Natural Filters. They discuss the healthy beverages that people can drink to enhance their health, particularly water. Do you know that the brain accumulates more microplastics than any other part of the body? This causes terrible inflammation and dysfunction in the brain tissue.Igor shares some practical and easy ways people can reduce their exposure to microplastics. We all know we need to drink more water for health so what are our options? Tap water is free but full of chlorine which is bad for gut health not to mention heavy metals and other nasties. Bottled water is bad for our environment and sheds microplastics into our bodies. Listen to Igor talk about better filter options for our overall health..Visit Dr Cabot website to find out more about Dr Cabot (spoiler alert, she's also a pilot!), to access her Weight Loss Detective Program, podcasts, videos, article and testimonials:https://www.sandracabot.com/Visit Dr Cabot's Australian website for the Cabot Health supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.cabothealth.com.au/Visit Dr Cabot's US website for the Liver Doctor supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.liverdoctor.com/If you want better-tasting, plastic-free, and naturally filtered water, check out Igor's website: Natural Filters Official Store - Bamboo Charcoal Water Filters

In part 2 of this podcast series, Dr Sandra Cabot is joined by academic and lecturer on infectious diseases, Colin Stack. He shares his interesting insight on different parasites and how you can reduce the risk of contracting a parasite, such as proper food preparation. He shares some case studies of patients that have become infected and the different ways an infection can occur. If you'd like to know more about parasites, Dr Cabot has some great videos on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@drsandracabot/search?query=parasitesVisit Dr Cabot website to find out more about Dr Cabot (spoiler alert, she's also a pilot!), to access her Weight Loss Detective Program, podcasts, videos, article and testimonials:https://www.sandracabot.com/Visit Dr Cabot's Australian website for the Cabot Health supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.cabothealth.com.au/Visit Dr Cabot's US website for the Liver Doctor supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.liverdoctor.com/

Dr Sandra Cabot is joined by academic and lecturer on infections diseases, Colin Stack. He shares his insight on the different types of parasites and how they function in the body. Learn what symptoms to look out for and what tests you can get to check for parasites.If you'd like to know more about parasites, Dr Cabot has some great videos on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@drsandracabot/search?query=parasitesVisit Dr Cabot website to find out more about Dr Cabot (spoiler alert, she's also a pilot!), to access her Weight Loss Detective Program, podcasts, videos, article and testimonials:https://www.sandracabot.com/Visit Dr Cabot's Australian website for the Cabot Health supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.cabothealth.com.au/Visit Dr Cabot's US website for the Liver Doctor supplement range, books, health articles, recipes and free downloads:https://www.liverdoctor.com/