Health & Wellbeing Podcast #38

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes strong reactions to wheat. It can affect your hormonal health, mental health, nutritional status and more.
In this episode I chat with herbalist Sarah Corbett about her personal journey with coeliac disease, and the herbal allies she used to help herself heal.
We chat a lot about coeliac disease in general and a little about women’s health and the risks of gluten contamination that people with coeliac / celiac disease need to be aware of in their herbs and supplements.

The Podcast

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Podcast breakdown

3:13 Sarah’s experiences growing herbs in her garden
4:17 What’s the difference between gluten intolerance, wheat allergy and coeliac disease.
Sarah’s journey of being diagnosed with coeliac disease, and the healing process
09:46 the difficulties of a coeliac diet
10:45 how rare is coeliac disease, the prevalence of women having coeliac disease and autoimmune conditions
14:30 the symptoms Sarah was experiencing to prompt her seeking a diagnosis
15:50 Getting diagnosed with coeliac disease
20:56 Has the incidence of coeliac disease been increasing
22:00 Viral infections as a potential trigger for autoimmune disease/coeliac disease
24:00 Hormonal imbalances and coeliac disease – is there a link?
27:00 Mental health and coeliac disease, how it can impact brain chemistry, and impact the gut-brain axis. How living with a chronic disease such as coeliac disease can impact your mental health.
29:50 what are some of the biggest understanding around coeliac disease
31:00 how can we heal with coeliac disease. The increased nutritional needs.
33:00 Would you have done anything different to treat yourself now that you know what you do with herbs? What herbs did you use to heal yourself when you were diagnosed with coeliac disease?
Healing herbs: Plaintain (Plantago lanceolata), vulverary herbs including Calendula (Calendula officinalis), lymphatic herbs, immune-modulators, astringents, bitters, carminatives, Cleavers, Peppermint, Marshmallow, Reishi, licorice..
35:43 Does she use herbs as liquid extracts, teas, food etc?
38:30 Intestinal permeability and microbiome imbalance
39:56 Gluten contamination in herbs and supplements – what to think about
43:49 advil liquid gels contains gluten
47 :44 gluten free recipes
49:47 Favourite herbs for gut health
52:11 Sarah’s personal protocol.
55:00 How to get in touch with Sarah, Rowan and Sage

About Sarah

Clinical Herbalist and creatrix of Rowan + Sage, a small-batch apothecary brewing plant potions and other herbal magic in the heart of Atlanta, GA. Sarah’s path as an Herbalist blossomed from experimentation with plants to support her own health challenges, specifically through her experience with Celiac Disease. She is a forever student of the magic of nature & the human body, holding a Bachelors of Science in Psychology with an additional focus on Nutrition, certifications from the College of Purna Yoga, and over seven years of combined self-study and formal education in Herbalism. Through her work with Rowan + Sage, Sarah offers a line of Celiac-safe herbal products made from locally sourced herbs grown in her bioregion and offers one-on-one wellness consultations to help others experience vibrant well-being.

Get in touch

www.rowanandsage.com 

Instagram: @rowanandsage

Facebook: @rowanandsageshop

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Health & Wellbeing Podcast #9

In this episode I am joined with Ashley Hunt, a London based Health Coach.

I got to know Ashley when she was living here in Sydney through the health and wellness website Move Eat Heal which Ashley co-founded with a friend. Now Ashley is based in East London and while she still writes for her own blog http://www.ashley-hunt.co.uk/ she is also a personal trainer and wellness coach.

We talk about keeping healthy when you move, coeliac disease, aerial fitness (pole dancing in particular) and Ashley’s personal approach to diet, exercise and lifestyle.

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Ashley Hunt is a Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach with a holistic and balanced approach to health.

Ashley specialises in helping clients build their confidence as well as creating quick and effective workouts that can be done anywhere. Her signature style focuses on high intensity functional bodyweight exercises, incorporating a combination of yoga, pilates, gymnastics and calisthenics.

Connect with Ashley via her website, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Podcast Breakdown

1:20 What Ashley has been getting up to

3:54 Changing your diet when you move and dealing with coeliac disease

8:36 Food intolerances vs food allergies article: http://casadekarma.com.au/the-ultimate-guide-to-food-allergies-intolerances/

10:00 Preparing so you can keep your diet on track when you move

12:00 Keeping exercise routine on track when you move

12:45 Ashley’s exercise style

14:35 Ashley’s recommendations to keep yourself healthy when you move.

15:50 Exercising without a gym

19:40 Over-training a no-no for adrenal fatigue

21:48 Ashley’s exercise routine for the week

22:33 Aerial fitness, pole and straps: Ashley’s experience with it personally and as an instructor, the benefits and how quickly you can see differences in your fitness and strength, bruising.

29:00 Busting the negative stigma associated with pole dancing

35:02 What inspires Ashley to write

37:55 Taking the stress and guilt out of getting healthy

43:14 Ashley’s typical day of eating

48:04 Lessons Ashley has learnt in her health journey, the importance of individualised health management

51:15 What happens when you work with Ashley as a Health Coach

52:34 How consulting with a health practitioner or health coach can help you to navigate the huge amount of confusing and overwhelming health information that’s out there on the internet and find what’s right for you

54:09 How to get in contact with Ashley

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It is estimated that one-fifth of the population believe that they have a food intolerance. If you’re reading this article, you’re probably one of them. If you can’t quite put you finger on what food isn’t agreeing with you, then it’s time to get clued up.

In this article you can read about the difference between food intolerances and food allergies, plus 5 common causes that you can investigate, and practical tips to help manage your allergy or intolerance.

Want to learn more? You can read the full article here: http://casadekarma.com.au/the-ultimate-guide-to-food-allergies-intolerances/

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