Cholesterol (Part 1), is it the bad guy? In this week's episode, Greg discusses the critical and often overlooked biological functions of Cholesterol. He discusses why it builds up in the arteries and addresses why Cholesterol is labelled the 'villain'.  There is also a, did you know / no, I didn't know, moment in which Greg discusses the link between the Thyroid and bad Cholesterol. Don't forget to check out Part 2 of the Cholesterol podcast, where Greg discusses saturated fat, cholesterol medications, natural treatments, and so much more.  Quick Episode Summary 0:47  What is Cholesterol 1:15   What are the Functions of Cholesterol 9:19  Why Cholesterol gets a Bad Wrap 11:05 What Causes Cholesterol to Build up on Artery 15:35 Thyroid and the Cholesterol Connection For more information on treatments or to book a consultation, please visit Vitality and Wellness. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening! Don't forget your Furry Friends checkout NatroVital for Pets.   We'd love to hear from you to keep the conversation going! Please email us at [email protected] or call +61 266225194.

Cholesterol (Part 2), let's continue the discussion!   Picking up where we left off in part 1 of our cholesterol discussion, Greg continues to examine Cholesterol exploring the relationship between saturated fats and cholesterol, the potential side effects of cholesterol medication and what can be done naturally to improve Cholesterol levels.    Quick Episode Summary 0:48   Saturated Fats and Cholesterol - a Myth? 5:29   Blood Tests that give a more accurate Cardiovascular Risk than Cholesterol 9:58   Pharmaceutical Treatment of Cholesterol-Stain Drugs 15:05 Natural Treatments to Manage Cholesterol For more information on treatments or to book a consultation, please visit Vitality and Wellness Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening! Don't forget your Furry Friends checkout NatroVital for Pets   We'd love to hear from you to keep the conversation going! Email us at [email protected] or call +61 266225194.  

Tap Water, to drink or not to drink... now that's an interesting question! In this week's controversial episode, Greg explores artificially fluoridated water. He bypasses what we have been told as the truth and dives into real global studies looking at the potential health benefits and side effects of the long-term ingestion of this man-made substance. Greg also provides interesting information about the oral health of countries with and without artificially Fluoridated water. Quick Episode Summary 1:20 What is Fluoride 3:05 How common is Fluoridated water 5:01 Fluoride the health benefits 13:25 Tooth decay in countries without Fluoridated water 16:45 Fluoride and lead 25:03 Fluoride and the Brain 26:13 Fluoride and the Pineal Gland 30:34 Fluoride and Cancer 32:34 Fluoride and Down's Syndrome 34:13 Fluoride and the Thyroid 35:50 Fluoride and the Conclusion 39:44 How to Remove Fluoride For more information on Herbs mentioned in this Podcast, please visit: https://www.vitalityandwellness.com.au/collections/herbal-tonics For more information on Vitamins and Minerals mentioned in this Podcast, please visit: https://www.vitalityandwellness.com.au/collections/natrovital   Check out the Health Packs   Don't forget your Furry Friends checkout NatroVital for Pets   We'd love to hear from you to keep the conversation going! Email us at [email protected] or call +61 266225194.   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening!  

In this week's episode, Greg delves into Anxiety, discussing the causes, symptoms and the slippery slope that some pharmaceutical medications can take you down.   In his easygoing manner, Greg discusses the effects Stress, GABA deficiency, PMS, and Alcohol can have on your anxiety levels.   Greg calmly takes the jitters out of anxiety with a wealth of knowledge on natural treatments and self-help techniques that will have you feeling in control of your life and well-being.   Quick Episode Summary 1:19 Symptoms of Anxiety 1:08 GABA Deficiency and Anxiety 4:34 Stress and Anxiety 8:24 Social Isolation and Anxiety 9:27 PMS and Anxiety 11:21 Alcohol and Anxiety 12:00 Caffeine and Anxiety 14:01 NMDA Receptors and Anxiety 19:43 Pharmaceutical Medications that Cause Anxiety 26:14 Pharmaceutical Medications to Treat Anxiety 30:43 Self-Help Techniques for Anxiety 38:43 Fear and its Role in Anxiety 42:32 Herbs and Nutrients for Anxiety 53:21 Natural Treatment for Benzodiazepine Withdrawal 58:27 Natural Treatment for Anxiety   For more information on Herbs mentioned in this Podcast, please visit: https://www.vitalityandwellness.com.au/collections/herbal-tonics For more information on Vitamins and Minerals mentioned in this Podcast, please visit: https://www.vitalityandwellness.com.au/collections/natrovital   Check out the Health Packs   Don't forget your Furry Friends checkout NatroVital for Pets Calm Care   We'd love to hear from you to keep the conversation going! Email us at [email protected] or call +61 266225194.   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening!

In this informative episode, we discuss the role that the mouth, stomach, pancreas, small intestines, colon, liver and gallbladder play in a robust or weak digestive function.   In his jovial and easy-to-understand way, Greg gets to the guts of poor digestive health and offers a smorgasbord of valuable information on its symptoms, causes and treatment. Importantly we discuss not only how to improve digestive health but the health and function of all the digestive organs while utilising the best Mother Nature has to offer.   Quick Episode Summary 1:24 The Mouth's Role In Digestion 3:34 The Stomach's Role In Digestion 8:12 The Small Intestine and Pancreas's Role In Digestion 14:04 The Colon's Role In Digestion 25:13 The Liver's Role In Digestion 29:06 Back to the Pancreas 31:05 The Gallbladder's Role In Digestion 32:10 Symptoms of Poor Digestive Health 37:35 Diet a Leading Cause of Poor Digestion 45:10 Pharmaceutical Drug's Role in Degrading Digestion 55:56 Dysbiosis an Underlying Cause of Inadequate Digestion 58:16 Stress a Hidden Cause of Unhealthy Digestion 1:00:04 Treatment for Poor Digestion 1:07:42 Stomach Treatment 1:13:18 Pancreatic Treatment 1:15:10 Small Intestine and Colon Treatment 1:24:32 Liver and Gallbladder Treatment For more information on Herbs mentioned in this Podcast, please visit: https://www.vitalityandwellness.com.au/collections/herbal-tonics For more information on Vitamins and Minerals mentioned in this Podcast, please visit: https://www.vitalityandwellness.com.au/collections/natrovital   Check out the Health Packs   Don't forget your Furry Friends checkout NatroVital for Pets Digestive Care   We'd love to hear from you to keep the conversation going! Email us at [email protected] or call +61 266225194.   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening!  

In this week's episode, Naturopath, Herbalist and Nutritionist Greg Newson delivers an easy-to-understand, informative talk on Immune Health with a more natural perspective. Greg discusses in his unique larrikin way how the Immune System works, how it protects us from harmful pathogens and allergens and sometimes why it gets angry and attacks us, its beautiful host.  Throughout this Podcast, Greg gives away pearls of wisdom and what you can simply do to support your long-term Immune Health. As Greg dispenses his uncomplicated knowledge, a light of awareness glows and empowers you with the education to make more conscious health choices.  Quick Episode Summary 1:15 Innate Immune System 3:07 Adaptive Immune System 5:33 Lymphocytes, our Immune Army 10:40 Immune System and Vaccines 14:03 Allergies, our Sensitive Immune System 33:43 Stress, the Silent Immune Killer 40:23 Pharmaceuticals; Messing with our Immune System 46:58 Strengthening the Immune System 55:50 Digestion and Immune Health 58:40 Natural Immune Treatment For more information on Herbs mentioned in this Podcast, please visit: https://www.vitalityandwellness.com.au/collections/herbal-tonics For more information on Vitamins and Minerals mentioned in this Podcast, please visit: https://www.vitalityandwellness.com.au/collections/natrovital   Don't forget your Furry Friends checkout NatroVital For Pets Immune Care   We'd love to hear from you to keep the conversation going! Email us at [email protected] or call +61 266225194.