The Paul Taylor Podcast

This podcast discusses a study comparing nutrient intake in plant-based and meat-based diets, highlighting potential deficiencies. It explores the importance of specific nutrients like EPA, DHA, protein, zinc, iron, and B vitamins for brain development. Concerns are raised about nutrient deficiencies in children following vegetarian or vegan diets and the risks associated with inadequate nutrient intake during pregnancy.

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My guest today is Dr Helena Popovic, a GP, international speaker, and leading authority on brain health who shows people how to boost their brain at any age or stage of life so they can:  perform at their peak throughout their career eliminate brain fog in menopause avoid Alzheimer’s and other dementias in retirement.   Helena graduated from the University of Sydney and has spent over 30 years studying the brain and teaching people how to reach their full potential. She believes that boosting our brain is the single most important investment we can make to achieve our goals, solve complex problems and create a fulfilling life.  Helena’s philosophy is that education is more powerful than medication and she advocates growing bolder rather than older.  She is the author of three best-selling books: In Search of My Father  is a guide to caring for someone with dementia. Can Adventure Prevent Dementia? shows how we can all build a better brain. NeuroSlimming - Let Your Brain Change Your Body reveals how to shed excess body fat without dieting or deprivation. Check out Helena's website to see her books, blogs, videos, weight loss clinics and speaking topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maintaining a balance between sodium and potassium is crucial for preventing heart disease. Decreased salt intake and increased potassium intake can reduce the risk of heart problems. A study reveals that higher potassium intake has a protective effect on heart health. Balancing sodium and potassium in the diet is important for preventing heart disease. Excessive potassium can be risky. Weight loss and exercise can also impact blood pressure.

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In this podcast, they discuss the concept of eudaimonia and its relation to happiness and flourishing. They explore how a country's approach to free healthcare and education can promote well-being. The importance of social relationships for happiness at different stages of life is highlighted. They also delve into the concept of living an examined life and the path to eudaemonia, as well as the happiness archetypes and the importance of living in the moment.

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"A sound mind in a sound body, if the former be the glory of the latter, the latter is indispensable to the former." Seneca. This quote sums up what this week's podcast is all about - the need to invest in your body so that you can reap the rewards down the track when your mind is at it's best.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Michelle Woolhouse is an Integrative Medical Doctor with over 23 years of experience in this space. Her special interests include women’s health, mental health issues, such as anxiety, stress and burn-out, mind-body medicine and the neuro-biology of healing. She loves exploring all facets of health with her patients, including nutritional and lifestyle requirements, mental and emotional underpinnings and of course social and environmental influences. She particularly loves teaching emotional transformation techniques and supporting mental health in the context of physical diseases. Dr Michelle has additional post-graduate training in mind-body medicine, meditation, energetic healing, nutritional and environmental medicine and holds fellowships with the Royal Australian College of GP’s (FRACGP), the Australasian society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) and Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (FACNEM). Michelle is an ambassador and podcast host for Fx Medicine, where she discusses a broad range of integrative medicine topics. www.fxmedicine.com.au She is also the medical director of Vively: an innovative app, that helps you optimise metabolic health through the use of CGM and other wearable data collectors. www.vively.com.au Book (Audible, e-book and hard copy) She is the author of The Wonder Within: a heart-led playbook for the anxious stressed and burnt-out. The Wonder Within offers you a powerful antidote to your strain and shows you a new way to relate to your fears and find the source of wellness within yourself. www.theholisticgp.com.au Retreats and one day programs Michelle is the co-founder of Enliven retreats. Enliven retreats runs workshops in collaboration with NIIM, to help deliver a deeper style of medicine for women in the areas of mental and emotional optimisation. www.enliven-retreats.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent research suggests a link between inflammation caused by visceral fat and Alzheimer's disease. Higher amounts of visceral fat lead to brain atrophy and inflammation. Visceral fat contributes to insulin resistance and inflammation in the brain, connecting to Alzheimer's. Controlling visceral fat is important for optimal brain health, involving factors like sleep, depression, exercise, and diet.