Health & Wellbeing Podcast #35

This podcast is all about libido: why it can be low for some people, what does it mean to have a libido, and how you can boost your libido naturally.

For some couples, a lowered libido can take it’s toll on a relationship. For some people a low libido causes them no worry at all. But as my guest on this podcast tells us, there is more to a libido than just your desire to have sex – it can be a sign of your inner vitality and represents more than just a desire to have sex, but your drive to seek pleasure in daily life as well.

Hormonal changes, stress, nutritional deficiencies and certain medications can all be responsible for a lowered libido. In this episode we chat about ways you can boost your libido, naturally.

The guest on this podcast is Alannah Demunck, a Naturopath with a passion for helping people with their sexual health – be it hormonal imbalances, post-pill syndrome, STI co-management, vaginal infections and of course, libido.

Join us as we talk about some of the common causes of a low libido, and discuss the ways this can be helped with naturopathy (herbal medicine, affirmations, nutrition and more).

The Podcast

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Podcast Breakdown

0:00 Intro and Disclaimer

2:12 What inspired Alannah to specialise in sexual health

3:20 the pill and libido

4:00 What is a normal libido and does it naturally change for women through the menstrual cycle

620 libid life force, everyday pleasures

730 how many ppl report low libido

930 whats involved in good sex drive

1129 other causes low libido

1229 How stress affects our libido hormones

13:20 Other hormone imbalances that affect libido: oestrogen dominance feeding vaginal infections, thyroid.

15:15 Libido during pregnancy and breastfeeding

17:30 tips for communicating abut sex

19:30 Do men and women have different requirements in a relationship for a good libido?

20:30 Medications which can affect libido

21:45 How can people boost their libido

22:40 How does a naturopath work with low libido

24:30 How can you boost libido with diet

27:57 Alannah’s three favourite herbs for boosting libido

32:00 Alannah’s current offerings

33:25 Affirmations for boosting libido

34:50 How to get in touch with Alannah

Get started with this affirmation and check out Alannah’s website for more:

I deserve pleasure daily

Get in touch with Alannah:
Wellness Glow

@wellnessglowau

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Health and Wellbeing Podcast #13 with Guest Kellie Holland from Tonik Health

In the second of two sections on a Naturopathic approach to pregnancy, Kellie Holland from Tonik Health and I chat about some more common issues that pregnant women deal with such as fatigue, urinary tract infections, mood swings, constipation, thrush and heartburn. We also answer some questions such as when to stop lying on your back, and how much caffeine you can have. We also discuss some recommendations for labour and birth preparation including positions, books and courses for birth and raspberry leaf.

Podcast Breakdown: 

0:00 Intro and disclaimer
0:41 Welcome
1:16 Listeria
3:55 Fatigue
5:29 “Eating for two”?
7:57 Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
13:36 Mood swings and stress
15:56 Thyroid issues linked to depression and worsening of menopause symptoms
16:20 Constipation
17:50 Heartburn/reflux
19:05 Thrush/candida
20:24 What to do for coughs and colds in pregnancy?
22:05 Can I drink green tea in pregnancy? (Caffeine)
24:25 When do I have to stop lying on my back during pregnancy?
26:18 Suggestions for preparation for birth and labour and recommended resources and the benefit of having a doula
35:16 Herbs in pregnancy – Raspberry leaf

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Books mentioned:
Active Birth by Janet Balaskas – http://amzn.to/1OmGCGU
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Dr Sarah Buckley – http://amzn.to/1LzEmNw
The Natural Way to Better Pregnancy by Francesca Naish – http://amzn.to/1Q983TL
The Natural Way to Better Birth and Bonding by Francesa Naish – http://amzn.to/1OmGMhz

Connect with Kellie

Kellie is a naturopath, clinical nutritionist and medical herbalist based on the Central Coast of NSW where she lives with her husband and daughter. She runs a successful blog on her website at www.tonikhealth.com.au where she also has free healthy and delicious recipes available.

Website: http://www.tonikhealth.com.au/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tonikhealth
Instagram: http://instagram.com/tonik_health#
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonikhealth

See other videos and podcasts I’ve done with Kellie :

Naturopathic Approach to Pregnancy Part 1

Kid’s Immunity

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