Periods, Poos & Pimples Jacinta Barbagallo

If you're constantly cycling on and off the pill in the hope that the next time you get off your skin has sorted it's s*** out, then you need to listen to this



Unfortunately whilst you're on the pill, it's masking a HUGE underlying driver of acne being hyper-sebum secretion. But there's a lot more to acne than just a hormonal imbalance and many systems of weakness that you can focus on whilst you're on the pill to reduce the likelihood that your acne will come back with a vengeance once you're off the pill.



But don't stress, we asked our Post-Pill expert at Orenda Phoebe Ackland to come onto the podcast to share the exact strategy she uses with her clients so they can break the viscous cycle of going on and off the ocp.



In this episode, Phoebe will discuss:


What post-pill acne is and why it occurs
When you need to start the internal work before you come off the pill


How the gut, liver, lymphatics and stress response plays a crucial part


The importance of good quality skin care
Signs to look out for that show you it may not be the best time for you to come off the pill (p.s any time is a good time, but if you want to avoid hectic breakouts once you come off - you have to choose wisely)
The diet strategy you need to implement



To book in a consultation with Phoebe, head to the link⁠⁠ here⁠⁠



*Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with an integrated general practitioner or healthcare professional for personalised guidance tailored to their individual health needs. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk.

Cervical mucus, basal body tracking, LH Test strips & cycle tracking apps - there's a bunch of different ways you can either predict and/or confirm ovulation as well as detect your fertile window phase



Unlike what they teach us in high school, you can't fall pregnant every single day of the month and the pill isn't the only tool to prevent you from falling pregnant (if that's your goal)



Understanding natural cycle tracking methods can be one of the most empowering tools to help you identify your fertile window for both conception and contraception!



In this episode, Lauren shares with you:


Benefits of Natural Cycle Tracking
Natural Cycle Tracking Methods including understanding cervical mucus and basal body temperature tracking
Errors with using menstrual cycle tracking apps
Pros & Cons of LH Testing

References:


Temp Drop



To book in a consultation with Lauren, head to the link⁠ here⁠



*Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with an integrated general practitioner or healthcare professional for personalised guidance tailored to their individual health needs. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk.

Lately at Orenda we have so many new clients that are asking us what kind of skin care brand they should be using for their condition



And we are often spending heaps of time educating our clients on the importance of having their skin care reviewed by a qualified professional so we can make sure that’s not a factor impacting our clients results

 

So I thought, let's get Lia from Skin Education International back on the podcast to give us the facts about exactly what we should be looking for in our skincare, the importance of quality home prescriptions and the signs to look out for if a product is NOT for you. 



In this episode, Lia also covers details on:



The difference between cosmetic, cosmeceutical and prescription only skincare 


The principles of corneotherapy 


Red flag reactions in the skin that a product may not be suited for you 


How long it should roughly take before you start to see change in your skin when using quality products



Key ingredients for acneic skin 



For skin therapists or clients looking for a range of topical skincare products for even the most sensitive skin, Lia is a stockist of the range Prologic, which you can learn more about here and you can also find her over on instagram at @skin_education_international



To book in a consultation at Orenda, head to the link here



*Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with an integrated general practitioner or healthcare professional for personalised guidance tailored to their individual health needs. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk.

If you ever feel like you’ve been medically gaslighted before for the systemic adverse reactions that occur once you’ve withdrawn from Topical Steroids, then this is for you.  
It’s a thing, it exists and it’s called Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). 

In this episode, we speak with one of Jacinta’s clients Jordan Hendey all about his journey from Topical Steroid Addiction, to being hospitalised for blood infections, to then moving to Thailand to receive treatment for TSW. 



Unfortunately in this space, so many individuals are suffering with severe symptoms that are impacting their quality of life and they’re just being told “it’s your eczema flaring, go back on the steroids”. 



When the reality is, TSW is nothing like eczema and steroids aren’t the long term solution. 



Jordan share’s with us:


The timeline of eczema to TSW
Debunking myths around steroids, eczema and TSW
The signs/symptoms of TSW
Treatments available for TSW
How to control infection with TSW
Importance of eliminating environmental toxins and pollutants in recovery
CAP treatment in Thailand and Jordan's Recovery
Testing Jordan completed to find more answers as to what is going on internally and how to optimise his skin repair
Support groups available for those with TSW 



References:


Contact jacinta@orendawomenshealth.com.au to order Jordan's CTRL Skin Cream
Follow Jordan's journey @ctrl.skin
Book a consultation with Jacinta



*Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with an integrated general practitioner or healthcare professional for personalised guidance tailored to their individual health needs. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk.

If you've suffered with a UTI before, you know it's basically hell in the urethra..

And for those with frequent UTI's it is quite common to take multiple courses of antibiotics per year, without a long term strategy to reduce the frequency of infections

In this episode, we have our Vaginal Microbiome & Women's Health Queen - Greta Durston sharing with us all the facts you need to know if you suffer with chronic UTI's



In this episode, we cover:


Acute vs. Chronic UTI'S
Microbes associated with UTI's
Standard pathology testing vs. extensive functional pathology testing for complex UTI's
Understanding embedded UTI's
Dietary, lifestyle and supplements for frequent UTI sufferers

To book in a consultation with Greta, visit the website link below:


Here

In preparation for labour & postpartum, the talk is often around optimising nutrient intake to support breastfeeding, the growth and development of the baby and giving the body all of the TLC to support the post-partum mumma to be.
But how about if you could focus on optimising the outcomes of your labour by getting your baby primed for it’s perfect positioning?

In this episode we are going by Nurse/Midwife, Personal Trainer & Birth Preparation Body worker Gabrielle Brennan. Gabrielle is dedicated to providing bodywork techniques to help soften the pelvic space to encourage optimal fetal positioning for spontaneous labour!



The overall goal of Gabrielle’s work is to empower women to take control of their labour and troubleshoot the problems that may arise as to why labour may not start or progress by addressing the cause. 



In this episode, Gabrielle shares with us:


The HUGE gaps in the midwifery system around holistically understanding the physiology behind labour
The importance of body work in preparation for labour and what stages of pregnancy to receive treatment
Common complications that can arise during labour and how body work labour preparation can help prepare you


Debunking common misconceptions around baby positioning
How the niggles you’re experiencing during pregnancy can change the positioning of your baby
Techniques and tools available for women to prepare themselves for labour 



You can learn more about Gabrielle below:www.glorrilabourbodywork.com.auinfo@glorrilabourbodywork.com.au

@g.lorri.labourbodywork



References:
The Great Birth Rebellion - Podcast