PODCAST · health
The Nuanced Naturopaths
by Julie Forrester and Karinda Maree
Join BHSc Naturopaths, Julie Forrester and Karinda Maree, as they intellectually traverse the challenging waters of the natural medicine world. When it comes to health, the 'right' answers are often nuanced, unique and open-ended. Julie and Karinda are dedicated to dancing in these grey areas. Holistic medicine, clinical research, traditional remedies, naturopathy, the wellness industry, herbal medicine, nutrition, food as medicine, healthy lifestyles, biohacking, functional medicine, busting wellness myths plus tips, hints & hacks for your health - these two naturopaths will cover it all!
Episodes
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Ep 61 | All About Creatine | Naturopaths Bust Myths & Talk Facts About Creatine Supplementation | Creatine Benefits, Research and Nuance for Women, Aging, and Genetics
A very nuanced deep dive into creatine, starting off with some technical difficulties and audio glitches! Thanks for bearing with us! In this episode of The Nuanced Naturopaths, we unpack creatine supplementation amid its growing popularity; we don’t commonly rely on it, but are frequently asked...
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Ep 60 I All About Functional Testing I Hormone, Stool, Genomic & Hair Testing for Complex Health Issues | Functional Testing in Naturopathy: When It Helps, When It’s Optional, and Why Context Matters
Today we discuss the benefits and limits of functional testing, emphasizing patient-centred, tailored decisions rather than blanket protocols, especially given cost and the value of thorough history, case taking, and clinical exams. We explain that tests are snapshots in time, results can be...
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Ep 59 I Testing 101 I The Pros & Cons of Blood Tests, Bone Scans & More | Getting Accurate Blood Tests | How Naturopaths Look at Blood Tests Differently
Julie and Karinda explain how many GPs primarily flag only results outside reference ranges to identify frank disease states, while they also use functional/optimal ranges and compare multiple markers over time using historical results to spot trends and support prevention. They outline practical...
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Ep 58 | The Nuance of Menopause & Menopausal Hormone Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy (MHT, HRT, MHRT)
In this episode, we delve into the complex and often misunderstood topic of menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). We explore the nuances of menopause and perimenopause, the evolving conversations around it, and the physical and emotional challenges women face during this natural...
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Ep 57 | Staying Grounded & Optimising Your Wellbeing During the Holiday Season | Healthy Habits for the Holidays
Welcome to a special outdoor AND holiday edition of the Nuanced Naturopaths. We provide practical tips and advice on how to stay grounded, mindful, and true to yourself through the chaos of the holiday season. We emphasize the importance of maintaining mental health hygiene, sticking to personal...
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Ep 56 | Karinda Gives Advice to her Teenage Self | Naturopath's Thoughts on Spiritual Aspects of Menstruation, The Pill, Childbirth, Rites of Passage & more
*We discuss birth trauma in the first portion of this episode. If this is a topic you may find uncomfortable, please skip to 17:20-25:00 of the episode* Today we dive deep into menstrual cycles and how Karinda uses her cycle as a spiritual practice, the impact of the pill (which teen Karinda was...
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Ep 55 | Naturopaths Respond to a Popular Natural Supplement Ad | Myth Busting Supplements & "Green Pharmacy"
Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths here! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests. Check out our Nuanced & Nourished Membership here Connect with us on Instagram ~ CONNECT WITH JULIE: Email Website Instagram Book in with Julie CONNECT WITH…
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Ep 54 | The Truth About Vitamin D | Taking Vitamin D versus Making Vitamin D | The Nuance of Sunlight, Vitamin D Functions, History & Testing
In this episode, Julie and Karinda dive deep into the often misunderstood world of Vitamin D. From an in-depth discussion on its history, functions, and the difference between Vitamin D obtained via sunlight versus supplementation, this episode covers it all. They explore emerging research that...
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Ep 53 | The Problem with Protocols & Simplifying Treatments for Complex Health Issues | But Don't Knock Our 'Simple' Tips Til You Try Them!
Today (recorded in the studio-van!), we explore the common issues faced when oversimplifying complex health problems, particularly in the context of naturopathy (using SIBO and PCOS as some examples!). We discuss how patients often seek simple answers to complex conditions, which can lead to...
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Ep 52 | Vitamin B6, Ditch Your Vita-Gummies & Laughing at Probiotic Ads | Nutrition & Food as Medicine
*NOTE: Huge audio-visual sync issue for most of this episode. Karinda's brain couldn't handle fixing it. Sorry, video watchers! In this light-hearted (but always informative!) episode, acknowledging we're more 'edu-comedy' than strictly education, we dive into the implications of...
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Ep 51 | Reacting to "Body Fluid & Functions" Talk in the Mushroom Lady Trial | Taboo Health Topics, Body Image, The Perfect Poop & more
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of discussing taboo health topics like vomit, poop, and body image, thanks to inspiration from a podcast episode of Mushroom Case Daily by ABC, covering the Erin Patterson mushroom case. We reflect on societal judgments around weight loss surgery and...
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Ep 50 | Understanding Lipedema: Symptoms, Causes, and Naturopathic Treatments | Lipedema vs. Lymphedema
In this episode of the Nuanced Naturopaths, we explore the often misunderstood condition of lipedema. We discuss its symptoms, how it differs from lymphedema (which it's often confused with) and the importance of hormones, especially estrogen, in its development. We highlight the role of chronic...
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Ep 49 | The Biology of Attraction Across the Female Lifespan | How The Menstrual Cycle & Menopause Alters Attraction & Desire
MENTIONED IN THIS EP: Here's Karinda's episode of Oh My Menses that prompted this episode! Pretty much any research that Karinda vaguely references (lol) comes from this review paper ~ Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths here! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests. Check out our...
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Ep 48 | Mouth Taping Deep Dive | The Science, Why & How of Mouth Taping | Natural Remedies for Better Sleep
*CORRECTION: At 18:59, we start talking about nasal "turbicles". We say this word a lot. We get excited, and even question if "turbicles" is the right word, before agreeing that it's the right word, and carrying on. Future editing Karinda realises we in fact meant to say "nasal turbinates" - not...
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Ep 47 | Exploring Your SKIN Biome: Body Odour, Ear Wax & Why Mosquitos Are More Attracted To YOU!
We delve into what the skin biome actually is (a whole community living on/in/around our skin!), how a child's microbiome is influenced by birth and breastfeeding. Plus, fascinating insights on how genes influence ear wax and body odor. We also cover how deodorants and antiperspirants can impact...
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Ep 46 | Deeper Dive into Paracetamol Side Effects | Getting to the Root Cause of Your Pain
Join Karinda and Julie as they delve into the complexities and misconceptions surrounding the popular pain reliever paracetamol (acetaminophen). Responding to insights from Professor Kerry Bone, they discuss the potential side effects and risks associated with paracetamol, especially when used...
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Ep 45 | Quantum Biology with an expert, Carrie B! | Light, water, mitochondria & more
An international guest! The amazing Carrie Bennett joins Julie to talk about all things Applied Quantum Biology - the intersection between light and water in the body. Learn the myriad ways in which getting a little sun can improve every aspect of health. Hear many fun facts about light...
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Ep 44 | The Nuance of Side Effects | Is Vitamin B6 Dangerous?! | Re-Thinking Panadol Use + more
One thing that drugs, supplements & herbal medicines have in common is that they can produce undesired outcomes, also known as side effects. But what are side effects, really? And why do they occur? We get knee-deep in nuance in this ep, also covering the recent Vitamin B6 toxicity controversy…
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Ep 43 | Iron in Pregnancy | How Iron Metabolism Changes in the 3rd Trimester & Why 'Normal' Reference Ranges Don't Apply to Pregnancy
~ Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths here! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests. Check out our Nuanced & Nourished Membership here Connect with us on Instagram Support the podcast AND your health by shopping at Block Blue Light here ~ CONNECT…
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Ep 42 | Tackling the Topic of Weight | The Science of Fat and Nuance of Body Weight
In this episode we look at the nuance in the discussion around fat, and obesity and what it means in terms of health. You literally can’t judge a book by its chunky cover, nor can you decide that a skinny ‘book’ is healthy either. This episode reveals the tip of the iceberg in the discussion…
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Ep 41 | Daniel Ebbett from Block Blue Light | Circadian Rhythm, Natural vs Artificial Light Exposure, Why Limit Blue Light at Night & Power of Red Light Therapy
It was a pleasure chatting with Daniel Ebbett, founder of Block Blue Light. As well as telling us about his personal health journey and what led him to delve into the world of blue light blocking, we discuss the importance of circadian rhythms & the impact of natural versus artificial light on…
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Ep 40 | Advice to our Past Selves: Past Perimenopausal Julie asks Naturopath Julie for Health Advice | Exploring Weight Gain and Burnout in Busy + Stressed Perimenopausal Women
MENTIONED IN THIS EP: hCG Diet Nuanced & Nourished Hub - Join the waitlist! ~ Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths here! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests. Check out our Nuanced & Nourished Membership here Connect with us on Instagram ~ CONNECT WITH JULIE: Email...
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Ep 14 | Busting Probiotic Myths + Why Your Microbiome(s) Matter! with Rebecca Edwards of Activated Probiotics
A HUGE welcome to our very first guest interviewee, the fabulous Rebecca Edwards! What an absolute treat to have Rebecca on the podcast and share her informative & powerful insights on all things probiotics, microbiome & your gut (and SO much more!) We talk oral microbiome (and how the microbes…
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Ep 39 | Dr Michael Thomsen (PhD Naturopath) | The Past & Future of Naturopathy, Biomedicine & Naturopathy Working Together, Herbal Wisdom & much more
Today we were lucky enough to have a chat with Dr Michael Thomsen (PhD, Medical Herbalist and Naturopath). We talk about his study of naturopathy compared to our more recent experience of uni, his mentors in naturopathy, the union of biomedical healthcare with naturopathic healthcare and his...
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Ep 38 | Microbiome Chats with Rebecca Edwards (Activated Probiotics) | Vaginal Microbiome Across the Lifespan, The Link between Oral Health and Dementia, & MORE!
The all-round fabulous Rebecca Edwards from Activated Probiotics kicks off this interview with her favourite organ: the VAGINA! We delve into the vaginal microbiome, how this changes across the lifespan, during pregnancy & into menopause, and the success of a specific probiotic strain in treating...
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Ep 37 | SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! | Life Updates, Naturopathic Brains, What Influences Our Health Choices & more!
Julie's back in Australia with a brand new recording studio, so we're back in your ears to share our life updates, naturopathic and quantum biology tidbits, first aid course shout-outs and most importantly (!!), the reveal of our upcoming membership, "Nuanced & Nourished" - JOIN THE WAITLIST!...
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Ep 36 | Depression & Complex Trauma: Exploring a potential root cause of depression | Our relationship with depression, childhood, nervous system dysregulation
Please practice self-responsibility when consuming media that contains themes which could negatively impact your mental health or emotional balance. We discuss depression & childhood trauma in this episode. If you choose to listen, please ensure you have tools and resources at-the-ready to help...
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Ep 35 | Hot Off The Press: Link Between Hormonal Contraceptives (Depo-Provera, Progestins) and Meningiomas (Tumours) | Research Wrap-Up
https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-078078 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772529424014103 ~ Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths here! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests. Check out our Nuanced & Nourished Membership here Connect with us on...
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Ep 34 | What’s the Problem with Skincare & Cosmetics? | Naturopathic Takes on Hair Removal, Deodorants & MORE! | Our Low-Tox, Holistic Skincare Routines
You asked, we... tried to deliver! In this ep we're exploring skincare, makeup, deodorant, hair removal, pubic hair from a naturopathic, holistic perspective. We share our stories, what we use, ingredients we avoida, and how becoming naturopaths made us get-real (and low-tox) with our skin. We...
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Ep 33 | Glyphosate Deep Dive | Is Modern Agriculture Causing a Health Crisis? [Part 1]
We finally went there! This is the first instalment of our Glyphosate series (who knows how many there will be). Glyphosate is a part of RoundUp, a widely used herbicide. It also acts a broad-spectrum antibiotic. So what happens when human exposure to Glyphosate has increased more than 500% in 2...
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Ep 32 | Supplements are NUANCED! Do We Need Them? | Synthetic vs Natural Supplements | Are Vitamins Natural?
Today, we respond to social media claims that vitamins haven’t been scientifically proven to exist in nature... A bold statement, and one that requires a nuanced approach to analyse. So we're on the case! Plus, are supplements natural or synthetic? Why do we take them? Do we need supplements at...
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Ep 31 | We Talk About Farts (& Poop) for 45 minutes (Yes, Really) | Nuance of Flatulence
Yeah, you read the title right. We managed to talk about the nuance of FARTS for 45 minutes. Now, for real, name ONE other podcast that is gonna give you that kind of gold? In this Nat FAQs episode, we cover all things flatulence - what’s normal, what’s not, what to look out for, how to reduce...
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Ep 30 | Mitochondrial Dysfunction [Part 2] | Simple Ways to Support Whole Health | Circadian Rhythm, Light, Grounding & more!
More insights into mitochondria! Yes, it’s complex and it’s going to take a few eps. In this ep we get to the juice on the simple ways we can improve our mitochondrial health. Did you know that all kinds of frequencies, light, sound and vibration impact how well our mitochondria function? Which…
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Ep 29 | We Need to Start Thinking About MITOCHONDRIA | Quantum Biology & Mitochondrial Dysfunction [Part 1]
What can you do to improve your mitochondrial health and therefore, the health of every system of your body? Karinda and Julie take a deep dive into how the mitochondria are important for more than just energy production, how they interact with hormones, your immune function, sleep and circadian...
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Ep 28 | The Nuance of Bali Belly (Traveller’s Diarrhoea) | The What, Why & HOW You Can Treat It Using Local Balinese Herbs! | Herbal Medicine Deep Dive
Julie takes most of the mic in this deep dive episode to shed some light (and nuance) on the unfairly named “Bali Belly”, more appropriately called Traveller’s Diarrhoea. Get to know what this phenomenon is all about, how it can impact your health in the long term, and most importantly, how you…
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Ep 27 | What's the Deal with Plant Based Milks, Vegetable Oils and Emulsifiers?!
A totally impromptu episode, which was originally going to be about something completely different! Classic us. But we're glad we went down this rabbit-hole as plant based milks are all the rave, with new ones coming onto the market & cafe scene constantly (it seems!). But it's not as simple as...
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Ep 26 | We're Back! and Talking About EVERYTHING! (Breakups, Bali, Moon Cycles, Gut Microbiota, Fluoride & More)
We're back for 2024 and as you can see from the title, we're not gently easing back into things! We're here, we're nuanced and we're ready to talk about it ALL - including what's been happening in our own lives, our personal health journeys, and what's been lighting us up as naturopaths recently....
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Ep 25 | All About Stress | Our Best Ways to Release & Relieve Stress | Holistic Take on Nervous System
Enjoy this hopefully NOT stressful, holistic discussion about stress. As we both find ourselves in activating times in our lives (and we know we're not alone!), we thought it's time for an episode about stress. Not only discussing how it works physiologically, but some of our favourite...
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Ep 24 | Our Experience with Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) | Holistic Functional Takes on Blood Sugar
A very casual ep, going over our unique and very different experiences wearing continuous glucose monitors (Freestyle Libre II). As always, we find ourselves exploring a few nitty-gritty rabbitholes within the overall topic of blood sugar. Enjoy, and ask your Qs below! Reach out to the Nuanced...
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Ep 23 | Laura Taylor Helps Us Decode Iron Deficiency Mysteries
Laura Taylor, Naturopath and self-confessed science-nerd, dives into the nuance of decoding iron metabolism. What most health professionals are taught in their degrees does not generally reflect the latest understandings of iron markers and what they represent. Ahead of her upcoming webinar ‘The...
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Ep 22 | The Healing Power of Nature, Birdsong & Deep Listening with Andrew Skeoch
This episode marks our first outdoor recording experience, with nature sounds delightfully interrupting the conversation. We chat to nature sound recordist & author, Andrew Skeoch, about ‘deep listening to nature’ (also the title of his fabulous new book) and how to do it. We talk about how...
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Ep 21 | Mark Payne on Functional Medicine, Cardiometabolic Health, Insulin Resistance, Hydration and SO much more!
Why should we care about heart health in our 20s and 30s? What’s the difference between salt and sodium? How do we pick up on blood sugar problems early? And how do we know if we’re properly hydrated? Mark's passion for health optimisation, longevity and cardiometabolic health is obvious in this...
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Ep 20 | Is Oxygen Messing With Your Gut? | Deep Dive into the Layers of Your Intestinal Tract
Julie was up at 2am diving deep into a research paper on this... so you know it's gonna be juicy. We talk about intestinal hyper-permeability (IHP), aka "leaky gut", your intestinal wall (that's only one cell thick!) and how your microbiome contributes the the amount of oxygen in your gut... and...
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Ep 19 | Minisode: Measuring our Blood Sugar Levels
Nothing beats an accidental mini episode that was originally meant to be an intro for another ep. But as you know, we like to talk... and things can drag out a bit. So we packaged up this sweet little chat about blood sugar for you to easily digest. Enjoy! Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths...
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Ep 18 | Stop Seeking, It’s Sabotaging Your Progress! | An exploration of "Wellness Worriers"
Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths here! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests. Connect with Julie: Email Instagram Book an appointment with Julie Connect with Karinda: Email Instagram Website (to book in & browse resources) DISCLAIMER FOR PUBLIC: The...
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BONUS: Surprising Foods with Hidden Dairy
Listen to Ep 17 to get the low-down on dairy if you haven't already. If you've tried a dairy elimination diet and found it didn't help your symptoms, it could be because of one of these foods lurking & wreaking havoc on your digestion & immunity. Always read the label!
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Ep 17 | The Low-Down on Dairy | Nuance of Dairy Allergy & Intolerance
Dairy isn’t what it used to be, there was a time when we consumed it fresh from the cow, raw and unpasteurised. Have you wondered about lactose intolerance, A2 versus A1 milk, and why so many people seem to have an issue with dairy? This episode covers all of these topics and more! Connect with...
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BONUS: Surprising Sources of Wheat & Gluten Are Triggering Your Gut!
There's a common misunderstanding about what foods do & don't contain gluten and which foods are wheat-based. When doing a gluten or wheat elimination diet, knowing what's in your food is CRUCIAL for seeing if the food trigger is correct & getting to you a symptom-free state. Read those food...
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Ep 16 | Endometriosis Caused by Bacteria? Let's Clarify | The Flaws of That Study
Karinda has a bone to pick with that recent study on Fusobacterium and Endo! Let the sass begin. The original study The article critiquing the study Connect with Julie: Email Instagram Book an appointment with Julie Connect with Karinda: Email Instagram...
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Ep 15 | The Nuance of Wheat & Gluten Allergy & Intolerance | Clarifying the Confusion of Common Allergens
What's the difference between wheat & gluten? What's the difference between an allergy and intolerance? How can you tell if you're being affected by gluten or wheat? Should I get tested for Coeliac's disease? We cover all this (and more!) in today's chunky episode. A must-listen for anyone with...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join BHSc Naturopaths, Julie Forrester and Karinda Maree, as they intellectually traverse the challenging waters of the natural medicine world. When it comes to health, the 'right' answers are often nuanced, unique and open-ended. Julie and Karinda are dedicated to dancing in these grey areas. Holistic medicine, clinical research, traditional remedies, naturopathy, the wellness industry, herbal medicine, nutrition, food as medicine, healthy lifestyles, biohacking, functional medicine, busting wellness myths plus tips, hints & hacks for your health - these two naturopaths will cover it all!
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Join BHSc Naturopaths, Julie Forrester and Karinda Maree, as they intellectually traverse the challenging waters of the natural medicine world. When it comes to health, the 'right' answers are often nuanced, unique and open-ended. Julie and Karinda are dedicated to dancing in these grey areas....
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