Learn the foundations of conventional blood pathology, laboratory reference ranges and specialist practitioners’ optimal ranges, and what can interfere with patient results.
Join host Toni Chambers as she explores conventional blood pathology with nutritional biochemist Dr Rhona Creegan, covering how lab reference ranges are determined, factors that affect results, and the importance of both lab and optimal ranges using uric acid and TSH as examples.
Women’s Health: Which Pathology Markers and When?
Join naturopaths Lara Briden and Katey Weekes as they discuss their approach to testing, focusing on hormones like LH, FSH, and androgens for conditions like PCOS. Katey also explains how testing helps identify hormonal influences on mental health.
Navigating Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Thyroid Fluctuations
This discussion covers inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and thyroid issues, with autoimmunity linking the two. Dr Charlotte Middleton highlights IBD’s growing prevalence and the need for thorough diagnostics, while Tara Nelson explores factors affecting thyroid test accuracy and patients fluctuating between hypo- and hyperthyroid states.
The Limits of Blood Tests: A New Approach to Diabetes and Metabolic Health
Diabetes GP Dr Gary Deed discusses the limitations of blood tests like haemoglobin A1C and insulin levels for diagnosing diabetes, recommending waist circumference and BMI as better markers. Dr Rhona Creegan joins to highlight optimal ranges for diagnosing atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome.
Chronic Fatigue Uncovered: ME/CFS, Long COVID, and Holistic Healing
In this episode, Dr Rhona Creegan discusses myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and its similarities to Long COVID. Naturopath Stephanie Gadsden, who was diagnosed with ME/CFS as a teenager, shares her recovery through a holistic approach focused on reducing toxic load and using treatments like immune herbs, antivirals, and IV nutrients.
Reviving Ancient Practices: Breath, Cold, and Heat Therapy for Optimal Health
We are often bombarded by new shiny gadgets and fads that are meant to help us achieve optimal health, but there is a return to ancient practices including breath and cold and heat therapy. Join integrative doctor Olivia Lesslar and naturopath and breathing instructor Mim Beim as they discuss the benefits of these timeless practices and learn how they can be used and monitored in conventional blood pathology.
