Periods, Poos & Pimples

We're replaying an old favourite with the super knowledgeable and lovely Joanne Kennedy - the SIBO, MTHFR & Histamine Intolerance expert. Joanne gives us a complete download of her brain to help us understand methylation and why this is such an important aspect to consider in clients presenting with histamine intolerance. Within the skin, we can see histamine intolerance present in the form of rosacea, peri oral dermatitis, hives, eczema and acne. Now there's a lot of hype around methylation and we can be quick to blame our gene expression such as MTHFR gene mutations as the cause of impaired methylation; but throughout this podcast we quickly turn the spotlight away from one genetic SNP and highlight the burden environmental exposures and gastrointestinal infections can have on methylation. Specifically, we delve into the impacts of SIBO on methylation and how this can impact histamine intolerance.  In this episode, Jacinta & Joanne discuss: What is methylation How much does MTHFR really impact methylation  How to identify red flags in a clients presentation for further investigation What markers to investigate to understand methylation status Causes of high & low homocysteine  Understanding SIBO and it's impact on methylation  Methylation connection with histamine intolerance The methylation, histamine, SIBO, skin and hormone connection   Treatment strategies for supporting methylation  Common errors made in supplementation for methylation  You can learn more about Joanne below:  Website: https://joannekennedy.com.au/ Instagram: @joannekennedynaturopath Music by Wavecont, ⁠https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/⁠Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/⁠Music promoted by ⁠https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

If you're constantly cycling on and off the pill in the hope that the next time you get off your skin has sorted it's s*** out, then you need to listen to this Unfortunately whilst you're on the pill, it's masking a HUGE underlying driver of acne being hyper-sebum secretion. But there's a lot more to acne than just a hormonal imbalance and many systems of weakness that you can focus on whilst you're on the pill to reduce the likelihood that your acne will come back with a vengeance once you're off the pill. But don't stress, we asked our Post-Pill expert at Orenda Phoebe Ackland to come onto the podcast to share the exact strategy she uses with her clients so they can break the viscous cycle of going on and off the ocp. In this episode, Phoebe will discuss: What post-pill acne is and why it occurs When you need to start the internal work before you come off the pill How the gut, liver, lymphatics and stress response plays a crucial part The importance of good quality skin care Signs to look out for that show you it may not be the best time for you to come off the pill (p.s any time is a good time, but if you want to avoid hectic breakouts once you come off - you have to choose wisely) The diet strategy you need to implement To book in a consultation with Phoebe, head to the link⁠⁠ here⁠⁠ *Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with an integrated general practitioner or healthcare professional for personalised guidance tailored to their individual health needs. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk.

Cervical mucus, basal body tracking, LH Test strips & cycle tracking apps - there's a bunch of different ways you can either predict and/or confirm ovulation as well as detect your fertile window phase Unlike what they teach us in high school, you can't fall pregnant every single day of the month and the pill isn't the only tool to prevent you from falling pregnant (if that's your goal) Understanding natural cycle tracking methods can be one of the most empowering tools to help you identify your fertile window for both conception and contraception! In this episode, Lauren shares with you: Benefits of Natural Cycle Tracking Natural Cycle Tracking Methods including understanding cervical mucus and basal body temperature tracking Errors with using menstrual cycle tracking apps Pros & Cons of LH Testing References: Temp Drop To book in a consultation with Lauren, head to the link⁠ here⁠ *Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with an integrated general practitioner or healthcare professional for personalised guidance tailored to their individual health needs. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk.

Lately at Orenda we have so many new clients that are asking us what kind of skin care brand they should be using for their condition And we are often spending heaps of time educating our clients on the importance of having their skin care reviewed by a qualified professional so we can make sure that’s not a factor impacting our clients results   So I thought, let's get Lia from Skin Education International back on the podcast to give us the facts about exactly what we should be looking for in our skincare, the importance of quality home prescriptions and the signs to look out for if a product is NOT for you.  In this episode, Lia also covers details on:
 The difference between cosmetic, cosmeceutical and prescription only skincare  The principles of corneotherapy  Red flag reactions in the skin that a product may not be suited for you  How long it should roughly take before you start to see change in your skin when using quality products
 Key ingredients for acneic skin  For skin therapists or clients looking for a range of topical skincare products for even the most sensitive skin, Lia is a stockist of the range Prologic, which you can learn more about here and you can also find her over on instagram at @skin_education_international To book in a consultation at Orenda, head to the link here *Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with an integrated general practitioner or healthcare professional for personalised guidance tailored to their individual health needs. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk.

If you ever feel like you’ve been medically gaslighted before for the systemic adverse reactions that occur once you’ve withdrawn from Topical Steroids, then this is for you.   It’s a thing, it exists and it’s called Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).  In this episode, we speak with one of Jacinta’s clients Jordan Hendey all about his journey from Topical Steroid Addiction, to being hospitalised for blood infections, to then moving to Thailand to receive treatment for TSW.  Unfortunately in this space, so many individuals are suffering with severe symptoms that are impacting their quality of life and they’re just being told “it’s your eczema flaring, go back on the steroids”.  When the reality is, TSW is nothing like eczema and steroids aren’t the long term solution.  Jordan share’s with us: The timeline of eczema to TSW Debunking myths around steroids, eczema and TSW The signs/symptoms of TSW Treatments available for TSW How to control infection with TSW Importance of eliminating environmental toxins and pollutants in recovery CAP treatment in Thailand and Jordan's Recovery Testing Jordan completed to find more answers as to what is going on internally and how to optimise his skin repair Support groups available for those with TSW  References: Contact jacinta@orendawomenshealth.com.au to order Jordan's CTRL Skin Cream Follow Jordan's journey @ctrl.skin Book a consultation with Jacinta *Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with an integrated general practitioner or healthcare professional for personalised guidance tailored to their individual health needs. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk.

If you've suffered with a UTI before, you know it's basically hell in the urethra.. And for those with frequent UTI's it is quite common to take multiple courses of antibiotics per year, without a long term strategy to reduce the frequency of infections In this episode, we have our Vaginal Microbiome & Women's Health Queen - Greta Durston sharing with us all the facts you need to know if you suffer with chronic UTI's In this episode, we cover: Acute vs. Chronic UTI'S Microbes associated with UTI's Standard pathology testing vs. extensive functional pathology testing for complex UTI's Understanding embedded UTI's Dietary, lifestyle and supplements for frequent UTI sufferers To book in a consultation with Greta, visit the website link below: Here

In preparation for labour & postpartum, the talk is often around optimising nutrient intake to support breastfeeding, the growth and development of the baby and giving the body all of the TLC to support the post-partum mumma to be. But how about if you could focus on optimising the outcomes of your labour by getting your baby primed for it’s perfect positioning? In this episode we are going by Nurse/Midwife, Personal Trainer & Birth Preparation Body worker Gabrielle Brennan. Gabrielle is dedicated to providing bodywork techniques to help soften the pelvic space to encourage optimal fetal positioning for spontaneous labour! The overall goal of Gabrielle’s work is to empower women to take control of their labour and troubleshoot the problems that may arise as to why labour may not start or progress by addressing the cause.  In this episode, Gabrielle shares with us: The HUGE gaps in the midwifery system around holistically understanding the physiology behind labour The importance of body work in preparation for labour and what stages of pregnancy to receive treatment Common complications that can arise during labour and how body work labour preparation can help prepare you Debunking common misconceptions around baby positioning How the niggles you’re experiencing during pregnancy can change the positioning of your baby Techniques and tools available for women to prepare themselves for labour  You can learn more about Gabrielle below:www.glorrilabourbodywork.com.auinfo@glorrilabourbodywork.com.au @g.lorri.labourbodywork References: The Great Birth Rebellion - Podcast

Having Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) can be an extremely gruelling journey that can last quite a few years; trust us we’ve seen it in our clients and Paige has personally been through the journey herself. There’s unfortunately a lot of misconception as to what is the “right” approach to getting your period back and the truth is, there isn’t a blanket approach for everyone. In this episode, we debunk so many myths around HA and give you the facts based off the research, our own personal experiences and our experiences working with clients 1:1. In Part 1, we answer a lot of common questions including: What is the diagnostic criteria for HA? How does the diagnostic criteria differ to PCOS?  Can you trigger PCOS in the process of HA recovery?  What is physiologically happening with your hormone secretion and brain during HA? What does body fat percentage have to do with it? (We’ll debunk this?) How much weight do you need to put on to recover your period? How much calories do you need to eat to recover your period? How long will it take to get your period back?  This is just Part 1, in Part 2 we go through so much more in relation to exercise, long term dangers of low estrogen, the role of herbal medicine, HA & fertility, other factors to consider with recovery, medical interventions and so much more. References: To work with Paige, fill in the enquiry form below - https://app.simpleclinic.net/patient/a#/form/view/Wnno To work with Jacinta & Paige, book in for a discovery call here

Ever wondered how you're supposed to actually teach your children healthy habits with food without instilling fear of their plate or creating restriction? As adults and parents, we know our food behaviours and beliefs about ourselves can be significantly moulded by our upbringing; this is why we brought Nutritionist & Mum of 2 Alexi Hogan onto the podcast to talk about her own personal experience and approach to this very sensitive topic. In this episode, we speak with Alexi about: Alexi's diet philosophy as a Nutritionist and how she educates her children without creating fear or restriction Language to use to explain the impacts of sugar The importance of consent and control with the diet How to discuss bodies with children (you just don't..) The conversation Alexi had with her daughter around the words "skinny" and "fat" Practices to implement for "fussy" kids Navigating adult conversations about body dysmorphia and dieting around children References: Alexi's Instagram - motherfolk_nutrition Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by ⁠⁠⁠https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Is it thrush or is it actually Bacterial Vaginosis? (BV) If you’re sick of being prescribed antibiotics every time you notice somethings not right with your vag, then you need to listen to this episode.  Also, if you feel like it’s a dirty topic let’s just debunk that right now because as you’ll learn, so many women have BV at some point in their lives. Pretty sure we’re the luckiest team of Naturopaths to have one of the most clever ladies in the industry specialising in Vaginal Microbiome Health. Literally saving vaginas all over the world.  In this episode, Greta and Jacinta discuss: - What actually is Bacterial Vaginosis and the types of species involved?- How do you get tested for BV? - What are the symptoms of BV?- Differences in terms of Functional pathology for Vaginal Microbiome Health vs. standard vaginal screening - Long terms side effects of untreated BV - Lifestyle factors exacerbating BV - Greta’s favourite Naturopathic Treatment Options for BVReferences: Probiotic species: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 You can book in for a consultation with Greta directly through this link here - https://orendawomenshealth.com.au/bookings Sign up for our FREE monthly women’s health Downloadable PDF Resources https://mailchi.mp/409aa36ed391/email-sign-up?fbclid=IwAR21hN_Ew8HuLbAhP5uyhY6xEZTRg3Ou7jKeal0SqlMTHOF2tFdWjOoyXFo

Our bonus weekend episode is all for the skin therapists & dermal clinicians! In Part 1 - Jacinta's answering the most commonly asked questions from Skin Therapists on instagram including: What kind of language and wording can you use to help educate clients on the importance of addressing their internal health when they're resistant? What would you suggest from my clients that can't afford consultations and supplements but they want to start somewhere with their internals? How do you support clients when they're having a major flare to new gentle products? What are some basic tests a client can do for their skin? We had so many questions come through so hold out for Part 2 where we talk about pigmentation, POD, supporting clients on roaccutane and supplementation. References: Clear Skin Blueprint (2 hour Webinar on Diet & Acne for Clients) Healthy Skin from Within (6 Week Meal Plan for all skin conditions - GF, DF, blood sugar balanced) Advanced Acne Training for Skin Therapists (12+ hour, self paced course discussing diet, gut, lymphatic, liver, hormone, lifestyle connection with acne) Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by ⁠⁠https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Do you feel overwhelmed by what you're ACTUALLY supposed to be putting on your skin? Everywhere you turn there's a new treatment or protocol designed to give you the clearest skin; but unfortunately many mainstream treatments are missing the most important understanding of it all. This is where Corneotherapy comes in. In this episode, we speak with Corneotherapist Renee Fennell on exactly what Corneotherapy is and how it can transform your skin. In this episode we cover: What is corneotherapy? The importance of the skin barrier Key ingredients to avoid breaking down the skin barrier Understanding skin types & how this can determine your individual skincare prescription Lipid-dry skin (How can skin be dry with oil components?) Top tips to improve your skin on a budget! References: https://incidecoder.com/ Renee Fennell - @renees_beauty_room Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by ⁠https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Our Sports Nutritionist Paige is back! We're a bit late to the new years goal sharing bandwagon but we got there eventually.  In this episode we share our perspective on goal setting when it comes to health, our personal & work related goals for the year and we answer a lot of questions Jacinta gets in clinical setting related to diet.  When it comes to the diet, we often find people are constantly striving to find “the thing” that’s going to “work” for them Whether it’s a meal plan, intuitive eating, low carb high fat, paleo or whatever name of a diet it could be But in particular we wanted to define what we think “Intuitive Eating” really is and how this form of eating gives you permission to constantly change and vary your plate according to your needs  We also answer some questions we got through the instagram related to finding balance with exercise!  Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by References: https://productivitymethod.com/en-au

Skin therapists! This one’s for you.. Before we get into this podcast I want you to have a think.. How long has it been since you’ve up skilled your facial massage technique in the treatment room? Have you thought much recently about your client experience and how everything you’re doing from the moment your client steps in the door is impacting your return rate? How about the actual physical benefit you’re trying to provoke with the technique you’re using on your client What about when you’re onboarding a new therapist, what methods do you have in place to ensure all clinicians treatments are consistent and delivering the same results? In this episode we are joined by the brains behind Aofie Marie Education. Aofie is a Skin Therapist & Online Educator with a passion to deliver high quality online practical education to skin therapists to be come salon ready! Everything in this podcast is about how to enhance the client experience by reflecting on your own clinical skills and the steps you need to elevate your treatment game Learn more about Aofie Marie Education Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by ⁠⁠https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

In this episode, Jacinta is interviewed by one of her bestie Nutritionists - Shahna Sarpi! Jacinta Barbagallo is a qualified Nutritionist that specialises in skin health, hormone health and Women's health. She is the founder of Orenda Women's Health where her and her team of Nutritionists and Naturopaths support women with skin and reproductive health. Jacinta is an expert when it comes to helping us have healthy skin from the inside out and in this episode she shares her top strategies to have healthy skin from within. In this episode, Jacinta shares: Key nutrients that support skin health and which foods to get them from. The three most important things to address when supporting the health of your skin. Various bodily systems and functions to optimise for healthy skin. Understanding the impact of gluten, dairy and sugar towards our skin health. The deal with alcohol and skin. Some of the most common diet mistakes that negatively impact our skin. Lifestyle considerations when supporting skin health. An insight into our 6-week meal plan, Healthy Skin From Within. Want to put all of this valuable information and insight into practice? Learn more about our 6-week meal plan, Healthy Skin From Within:  https://shahnasarpi.com/store/healthy-skin-from-within-6-week-meal-plan Get a 3-day sample of our Healthy Skin From Within meal plan here: https://shahnasarpi.mykajabi.com/healthy-skin-from-within-sample Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by

Welcome to the newest addition of the Orenda team, Sports Nutritionist & Women's Health Coach, Paige Krygger! In this episode both Jacinta & Greta share their experiences working with Paige as their Nutrition Coach from both a practitioner and client perspective. There is much debate in this industry about calorie tracking, meal planning, the "correct" formula for weight loss and controversy exists even around having weight loss as a health goal. We believe every aspect of nutrition has it's place and everything needs to be put into context. Our goal is to help clear the confusion that exists in the industry and to help you feel like you've got a clear direction as to the next steps you need to take In this episode we discuss: Paige's Health Journey with HA & body acceptance Taboo topic of weight loss as a health goal Why calories are so important to understand and where macro tracking has it's place What is intuitive eating and why is this important Body positivity vs. Body acceptance Jacinta & Greta's personal lessons from coaching with Paige Learn more about working with Paige: Application form to work with Paige Paige's services Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by ⁠https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Ever wondered if the latest go to trends to "fix" your acne are actually helping or harming? If you want to fix your skin it's plain and simple - you need to work with it not against it. Which means, at an absolute base you need to start with understanding the function of your skin, the life cycle of the keratinocyte and your skin therapist must be educating you on your skin type. This is not just for someone battling with a skin condition, but this extremely important to any skin therapist/dermal clinician wanting to up their consultation game in the treatment room and to feel confident in their clients success. These are just a few of the key points Skin Therapist & Leading Educator Robyn McAlpine shares insights on in this podcast 0:00 Latest Podcast Updates2:27 Introduction to Robyn & Robyn's Life Updates4:48 Skincare whilst travelling & Corneotherapy Conferences6:41 Robyn's Skin Philosophy13:21 The function of the skin16:39 What's the go with Dermaplaning?22:36 What Micellar water does to the skin26:06 Dealing with environmental changes30:39 Realistic expectations for skin changes33:15 (For practitioners) Areas in the treatment room for improvement35:07 Consultation process must haves39:52 3 things to improve your consultation skills  References: Teen Acne Webinar Robyn McAlpine - Skinside out squad Robyn McAlpine Website Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by 

Eczema can be an extremely debilitating condition with often little to no long term solutions available (until you delve into the world of Naturopathy and exactly what's going on). Conventionally, often the solution is topical steroids, but those who have been there before know the long term side effects and that it doesn't address the underlying cause. In this episode, we are joined by one of Jacinta's previous University Lecturers and Skin Experts, Rebecca Hughes. Rebecca shares with us her knowledge on the multifaceted approach to assessing and treating Eczema and the importance of identifying your individual drivers to develop a unique treatment protocol. In this episode, Jacinta & Rebecca cover:1:50 Eczema3:05 What is Eczema?8:43 Key drivers of eczema15:12 What to look out for in an eczema timeline24:20 Microbiome testing26:57 Steroid usage30:48 Topical steroid withdrawal syndrome symptoms37:01 3 diet/lifestyle tips for people with eczema  References/resources: Cutting Through The Confusion of Food & Eczema Rebecca Hughes

If you've been following us for more than a minute, you know that there's no other team we trust more than Bec & the BFIT Squad when it comes to supporting our clients with HA & periods that have gone MIA. As a female health & fitness coach running a successful worldwide coaching program, Bec works closely in a 1:1 capacity with her clients to support them on their health & fitness journey with customised training programs and weekly nutrition support. In this episode, Bec answers all of those questions so many woman are constantly confused about in relation to diet composition, macro-tracking vs intuitive eating, training with the menstrual cycle, the low-down on carbohydrates, intermittent fasting and so much more. To find out more about how to work collaboratively with BFit and the Orenda team to see where your missing period's gone off too, book in for a discovery call with the Orenda Team or contact Bec directly via the BFIT website. In this episode, Jacinta and Bec cover: 2:33 - Bec's health philosophy5:15 - Emotional connection with diet and Intuitive eating11:16 - Choosing the right diet composition for you 13:12 - Why is under-eating so common?14:40 - Physical signs of under-eating16:16 - What happens when you chronically under-eat?20:13 - Why we NEED carbs25:48 - Eating in alignment with your cycle30:42 - How to exercise in alignment with your cycle34:35 - Our thought on fasting37:55 - How to find the right coach for you You can find out more about Bec and her team here: Website: https://www.bcbfit.com.au/ Instagram: @bec_bfit Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Do you suffer with chronic thrush or vaginal symptoms such as thick discharge, odour or painful sex? Are you stuck in a constant cycle of fluconazole prescriptions and just want to understand what the hell is going on? If you have any level of confusion around vaginal health - this one is for you! Jacinta chats with our own practice manager and vaginal microbiome specialising naturopath, Greta and nothing is off limits! Greta gives us an honest schooling in vaginal health - and it won't be the last - in our new series titled "Pussy Talk"! In this episode, Greta and Jacinta cover: 2:07 - What is the vaginal microbiome?3:08 - What does a healthy microbiome look like?5:22 - The importance of pH 7:02 - Understanding discharge8:14 - Common symptoms of an imbalance of the vaginal microbiome10:42 - External factors that influence a vaginal microbiome13:52 - How does sex disrupt the vaginal environment?  19:53 - The most common conditions we see in clinic 21:10 - The basics of thrush 23:32 - Differentiating between thrush and other vaginal infections25:16 - What testing do we have available? 31:29 - Allopathic treatment 34:18 - Naturopathic treatment38:39 - Three tips for a healthy vaginal microbiome You can learn more about Greta here: Website: gretanaturopathy.com Instagram: @greta.naturopathy References: Vaginal pH swabs: https://www.canesten.com.au/products/intimate-health/canesten-vaginal-ph-self-test Vaginal microbiome friendly condoms: https://jonny.com.au/ Vaginal microbiome friendly lubricants: https://jonny.com.au/products/bonk-lube https://yesyesyesaustralia.com.au/ Passionfruit sensuality shop: https://www.passionfruitshop.com.au/ Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/