Go Vita Podcast

GVP 15: Leading A Low Tox Life With Alexx Stuart

Alexx Stuart is the author of Low Tox Life and the founder of the thriving online education hub by the same name, made up of several e-courses, a podcast (one of the highest ranked in the health category in Australia), recipes, articles and community action resources for an ever-growing community of people wanting to be healthier and make our planet happier.
She’s an educator, author, columnist, speaker and consultant at the forefront of a movement that’s non-judgmental and tough on the system that got us here.
Sharing her insights on How To Live A Low Tox Life would you please welcome Alexx Stuart!
 

GVP 14: Qi, Yin, Yang, Jing & More with Paul Keogh

On this episode we are speaking about all things Chinese herbal medicine and how we can use the wisdom of eastern traditions with the science of today’s western medicine.
Our guest on this podcast has been a true pioneer in the health and wellness landscape across Australia and the western world and joins us for the second time on the Go Vita podcast.
Paul Keogh spent 15 years as a naturopath and medical herbalist and found that incorporating Chinese herbal extracts into his formulas provided significantly greater therapeutic and health benefits to his patients than formulating with Western herbal extracts alone.
In 1999 he established Fusion Health, accumulating over 2000 years of eastern and western herbal wisdom in a range of products to help improve the health of Australians and the world at large.
Today Fusion Health is Australia’s leading provider of Chinese and traditional herbal medicines in health food stores, and Paul continues to play a key role in new product development.
On this episode we discuss –
What exactly Traditional Chinese Medicine is.
What exactly is Qi, Yin & Yang, Jing and what does it have to do with our health?
What are the five elements of TCM and how does it impact us?
How does TCM differ from western herbal medicine?
And much more!
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GVP 13: 4 Key Nutrients for Pregnancy & Post Natal

On this episode we’re discussing nutrition in PREGNANCY & POST NATAL, with a focus on FOUR really important vitamins and minerals.
To discuss this in great detail there is no better person to welcome back to the Go Vita Podcast than Victor Tuballa.
Victor is a qualified Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and Homeopath based in Sydney. If that wasn’t enough he’s also in the midst of a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science form Charles Sturt University whilst juggling his role as an educator with Eagle Natural Health.
We discuss Iodine, Choline, Zinc and Activated Folic Acid.
Topics that come up include protecting and boosting immunity, the symptoms of zinc deficiency (which are very easy to tell), the neuro-psychological development of the baby and how “baby brain” could be a deficiency in one of the four nutrients listed above (listen to find out which one) and much more.
Victor has kindly shared the Eagle Natural Health Patient Education Guide which you can download here.
Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash
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GVP 12: Pure Omegas & Healthy Fats with Steph Lowe

This episode is all about fats – Omega Fatty Acids and who better to talk to than one of Australia’s top nutritionists.
Steph Lowe is the Resident Nutritionist at Melrose Health …
The Founder of The Natural Nutritionist and the podcast host of The Real Food Reel …
She is the Author of The Real Food Athlete & the brand new Low Carb Healthy Fat Nutrition.
In this episode we cover off –
What Are Omega Fatty Acids?
Why do we need them?
Does the body make them?
Where in our diet do we get them?
We also discuss the topics of sustainability and the value of straight oil over caps.
We briefly go through the Melrose Health Focus Chart, which allows you to know which type of oils are best for you.
And remember, make sure you head in to your local Go Vita store to pick up all your Melrose Health products.
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GVP 11: Knowing & Eliminating Toxic Chemicals In Skincare & Cosmetics With Chey Birch

Back in the year 2000 Chey Birch visited a naturopath for some much needed advice on why her skin was so irritated and sinuses were wreaking havoc with her health and lifestyle.
When the naturopath suggested Chey take a good look at her life and the toxins she was unknowingly consuming, Chey discovered that her choice of soaps, cleaners, scrubs and cosmetics was borderline toxic.
To pick up the story and discover just how we can lower the toxic load in our everyday chemicals and cosmetics, it’s a very warm Go Vita podcast welcome to the founder of Black Chicken Remedies, Chey Birch.
SHOW US YOUR DOUBLE Ds CAMPAIGN
Now Chey & the team at Black Chicken Remedies have created an inspiring campaign to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Research …
$2 from your purchase of Black Chicken’s Axilla Deodorant Paste will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation …
Double Your Donation and then “show off your Double D’s” on social media – that of course meaning your two tubs of deodorant – and go into the draw to win $1000 worth of Black Chicken Remedies Products.
Terms & Conditions and all the info over at www.blackchicken.com.au
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GVP 10: The Gut-Brain Connection With Kale Brock

On this episode of the Go Vita podcast we’re talking all things Gut Health with Kale Brock …
Kale Brock is a film maker, writer, speaker and an author. He is the author of The Gut Healing Protocol and the Art of Probiotic Nutrition … creator of the Gut Healing Summit and perhaps his most famous project to date is The Gut Movie …. a documentary filmed in Namibia …. with the San tribe, exploring the role our environment has on the health of our gut.
To explore the role that our gut health plays on the BRAIN and essentially every major organ in the body, tune in to this episode with Kale. We explore –
** How the gut is like the central dashboard of the body.
** The link between gut health and mental health
** The link between gut health and autism
** The link between gut health, diet and depression
** Kale’s Top 3 inclusions and exclusions for optimal gut health
** And so much more
We hope you enjoy this edition of the Go Vita podcast … remember when next you’re in one of Go Vita’s 150 stores around Australia, grab yourself a copy of Kale’s book The Gut Healing Protocol and check out Go Vita’s incredible range of products supporting optimal gut health.
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GVP 9: What’s All The Fuss About MCT Oil with Cliff Harvey

Today we’re talking all about MCT Oils!
To help us understand what MCT Oil is, what it’s good for and more we’re going to jump across the Tasman and speak with Cliff Harvey. Cliff is a registered clinical nutritionist and naturopath. He has been coaching people ranging from world champion athletes through to the chronically and acutely unwell to perform at their best, since the 1990s. Cliff is the founder of the Holistic Performance Institute, a private post-tertiary college, and is a doctoral candidate and researcher at AUT University where his masters research focused on the use of MCT oils to improve mood, reduce symptoms of keto-flu, and induce nutritional ketosis.
Some of the questions we cover off are –
*** How are MCTs different to other fats (and do they make you fat?)
*** What are the benefits of supplementing with MCT oil? Why is it good for you?
*** Who should consume MCTs?
*** What is the difference between each Melrose MCT oil (Original, Pro Plus, Pro Rapid)?
And much more!
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Image Courtesy Bianca O’Neill
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GVP 8: The 9 Power Herbs For Menstrual Health, Anxiety, Restlessness, Gut Health, Immunity, Moods, Heart Health & More

Hello and welcome to the Go Vita Podcast – the show dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest wellness advice so that you can enjoy the health and vitality that you deserve.
And today we’re talking all about herbs … and more importantly … what herbs can help us when we need it most – whether it’s anxiety or gut problems, lowered immunity, trouble sleeping or respiratory complaints, the centuries old wisdom and power of herbs is more relevant and important today than ever before.
To help shed light on which herbs are appropriate for the different challenges of life I’m joined by Tom Mason. Tom is the managing director of PPC Herbs, a 100% Australian owned and operated, TGA certified company with almost 25 years experience in manufacturing herbal medicines and personal care products.
On this episode we look at 9 Power herbs and their connection to 9 acute or chronic health challenges –
Gut Health – Digestive Complaints or disturbances – Lemon Balm
Anxiety, Nervousness, Restlessness – Chamomile
Liver Health & Appetite – Dandelion
Immune Support – Echinacea
Moods / Healthy Mood – St John’s Wort
Heart Health – Hawthorn Berry
Restlessness and trouble sleeping
Respiratory complaints – Marshmallow
Menstrual function – heavy periods – Lady’s Mantle
*** SPECIAL OFFER FROM GO VITA ***
Now for the month of June Go Vita podcast listeners can get 10% off the Recommended Retail Price on any or all of the nine herbal extracts in the Herbanica Range. Herbanica is exclusive to Go Vita stores so you must go into one of the 150 stores nationwide and check them out.
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GVP 7: The Power Of Herbs To Beating Coughs, Colds & The Winter Blues with Victor Tuballa

Today we’re talking COUGHS, COLDS, FLU’s, SORE THROATS and beating the winter blues in general … and all the symptoms that we associate with WINTER!
Joining me on the line today is a doyen of health and wellness … Victor Tuballa is a qualified Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and Homeopath based in Sydney. If that wasn’t enough he’s also in the midst of a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science form Charles Sturt University whilst juggling his role as an educator with Thompson’s Health.
On this episode you’ll learn about the power of myrrh, ivy leaf, calendula, sage, clove oil and more herbs to help at this time of year.
*** SPECIAL OFFER ***
Visit Go Vita during June and receive over 30% off supplier recommended retail prices on the Thompsons Manuka Cough and sore throat relief remedies. To find your nearest Go Vita store go to www.govita.com.au
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GVP 5: Lycopene & the link to Heart & Prostate Health With Sam Hunter

Today we are talking Heart Health, Prostate Health, Tomatoes and Lycopene …. and yes there’s a major link between everything I have just said! To find out more let’s chat to Sam Hunter – Founder of the Tomato Pill Company.
Questions include –
*** Over 2.6 million Australians take statins, more than 40 million Americans and over 250 million people – that’s a quarter of a billion folks – so heart health – or the lack of it – is a major issue the world over. What does the humble tomato have to do with improving heart function?
*** What are the main benefits of Lycopene?
*** What are the common questions people have before they decide to include supplementary lycopene in their health regime?
*** For people listening who wish to go in to the Go Vita store and find out more about lycopene, what questions do you suggest they ask their in-store naturopath or Go Vita professional?
*** How does lycopene support a healthy prostate?
*** The difference in using lycopene for preventative measures VS if you’ve already been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease or prostate cancer?
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GVP 04: All Things Hemp With Zoe Bingley-Pullin

Today on the Go Vita podcast we are discussing all things hemp with nutritionist Zoe Bingley-Pullin.
Hemp is the hottest of hot topics in the health and wellness world in 2018 because it is now officially legal to use hemp as a food product for human consumption in Australia. Many people believe this is years, if not decades too late, but regardless, the great news is that we can now overtly and very publicly include hemp in our diet.
To discuss exactly what hemp is, what it’s good for, how to use it and just why it might be the most sustainable crop we have, I’m joined by internationally renowned nutritionist Zoe Bingley-Pullin.
Zoe Is A Mother, Chef And Founder Of Nutritional Edge, A Nutritional Consultancy Company Based In Sydney.
Zoe has a self-acclaimed love affair with food, which began in childhood and truly ignited whilst spending time in the South of France. Today, Zoe Is Committed To Helping People Improve Their Relationship With Food And Find The Balance That Works For Them.
Zoe has spent time as co-host of Channel Ten’s Good Chef Bad Chef, has written two bestselling books Eat Taste Nourish & Falling In Love With Food, and has been featured in Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and the Huffington Post to name just a few.
On this episode we discuss –
** Exactly what hemp is (and how it is very different to cannabis)
** How to consume it (particularly hemp oil, seeds and powder)
** Zoe reveals her favourite hemp recipe (which the kids will love)
** The nutritional profile of the varying hemp products
** And so much more
*** SPECIAL OFFER *** Go Vita stores currently have 30% off the Recommended Retail Price across the brand new Thompson’s Hemp Range – all you need to do is go into one of the 150 Go Vita stores across Australia and look out for Thompson’s Hemp Oil, Thompsons Hemp Seeds, and Thompsons Hemp Wholefood Powder – in both Chocolate and Unflavoured.
That’s 30% off across the entire Thompsons Range – only at Go Vita.
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GVP 03: Indigestion, Gut Health & Healthy Gut Flora Balance

Today on the Go VIta podcast we are speaking about all things gut health.
Our very special guest has been a true pioneer in the health and wellness landscape across Australia and the western world.
Paul Keogh spent 15 years as a naturopath and medical herbalist and found that incorporating Chinese herbal extracts into his formulas provided significantly greater therapeutic and health benefits to his patients than formulating with Western herbal extracts alone.
So in 1999 he established Fusion Health right here in Byron Bay, accumulating over 2000 years of eastern and western herbal wisdom in a range of products to help improve the health of Australians and the world at large.
Today Fusion Health is Australia’s leading provider of Chinese and traditional herbal medicines in health food stores, and Paul continues to play a key role in new product development.
On this episode we cover –
** What are the most researched and reliable strains for gut health
** Why 1 in 5 Westerners suffer from indigestion, and what to do about it.
** What the signs are of poorly balanced bacteria in the gut.
** What parents need to look for in a good probiotic for their children.
** And much more!
*** ALERT *** Enter any of the 150 Go Vita stores around Australia for 35% off the RRP on Fusion Digest 10, Fusion GutBiotic 60 billion and Gutbiotic SB ***
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