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This is Dr Andrea’s second favourite thing in the world (after dogs of course) and that is COFFEE! It’s our all-time favourite drug of choice and has so many numerous health benefits BUT there are times when caffeine should be a no go and there are strict rules around when and how much will benefit… Continue reading WWR 242: Do’s and don’ts with Coffee The post WWR 242: Do’s and don’ts with Coffee first appeared on The Wellness Couch.

Have you wondered what the signs are of men aging? Do they go through a similar transition to menopause? The answer is absolutely, yes. Let us introduce you to Andropause, a distinct but more subtle phase for men that typically starts around 40 years old with a slow and gradual decline in testosterone. These changes… Continue reading WWR 241: Andropause The post WWR 241: Andropause first appeared on The Wellness Couch.

We’re sure you’ve all heard the term dopamine lately? It’s the neurotransmitter made by the body that’s often associated with pleasure and reward. ‘Hacking’ dopamine is now the newest trend in the longevity and health worlds and for good reason. Dopamine is so much more than just a feel good neurotransmitter, it plays a crucial… Continue reading WWR 240: Dopamine Hacks The post WWR 240: Dopamine Hacks first appeared on The Wellness Couch.

Putting on weight as we age is not inevitable! The ‘middle age spread’ that we all assume will happen when our hormones change can be prevented – what good news! The body is so intelligent and works hard to ensure there is always homeostasis, including hormone balance. Tune into this episode of wellness women radio… Continue reading WWR 239: Perimenopause Weight Gain The post WWR 239: Perimenopause Weight Gain first appeared on The Wellness Couch.

Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are joined by Naomi Strout from the University of NSW to talk about her current research project! Naomi is the Project Manager for UNSW Microbiome Research Centre’s MothersBabies Study, a world-first pre-pregnancy study looking to uncover how a person’s microbiome changes from pre-pregnancy, throughout pregnancy, up until the baby’s first… Continue reading WWR 238: Pregnancy Microbiome The post WWR 238: Pregnancy Microbiome first appeared on The Wellness Couch.

Did you know that period pain is not normal? This episode of Wellness Women Radio delves into all things period pain! Tune in to hear Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh’s top tips on managing uncomplicated period pain. Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond Wellness Women Radio is… Continue reading WWR 237: Period Pain The post WWR 237: Period Pain first appeared on The Wellness Couch.

On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh dive into all things breast related including how to perform breast checks with implants, the risks of breast cancer with implants and how to ensure healthy breasts for life. Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @drandrea.xo www.facebook.com/drashleighbond @drashleighbond… Continue reading WWR 236: The Breast Episode – Implants and all! The post WWR 236: The Breast Episode – Implants and all! first appeared on The Wellness Couch.

Do you have excessively heavy periods or menorrhagia? How heavy is too heavy and what causes this type of excessive bleeding? What are the health risks of this type of period and what can you do about it? In this episode of Wellness Women Radio we answer all these questions! Don’t forget to follow us… Continue reading WWR 235: Heavy Periods – Are you slowly bleeding to death? The post WWR 235: Heavy Periods – Are you slowly bleeding to death? first appeared on The Wellness Couch.

Have you heard of semaglutide or Ozempic? Have you seen that this is the latest celebrity weight loss miracle? In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive into the actions of this drug, it’s risks and benefits as well as other safer alternatives. Don’t forget to follow us on social… Continue reading WWR 234: Miracle weight loss drug? The post WWR 234: Miracle weight loss drug? first appeared on The Wellness Couch.

We’re well into a new year and we are seeing more and more women who are overwhelmed, over committed, fatigued and far too stressed! Is this a result of our busy lifestyles or do these women have ADHD or attentive disorders? Are there any other options to help with attention, focus and overwhelm? Don’t forget… Continue reading WWR 233: Women, Focus & ADHD The post WWR 233: Women, Focus & ADHD first appeared on The Wellness Couch.