Healthy Living With Angela Busby - Your Health, Nutrition And Wellness Resource

Why do we crave certain foods? Why do some people try everything but still can't lose weight? Are there any biochemical or neurological reactions involved that could be keeping us stuck in bad habits and stop us from making healthy choices? Angela uncovers all this and more in this episode. She explains some of the nutritional deficiencies that can create common food cravings like chocolate, sugar and salty foods. She sheds light on the role of adrenals and thyroid in diet and weight loss as well as the impact of neurotransmitters on carbohydrate cravings and impulsive tendencies. This show will empower you to take back control over your choices and your health.   Show notes and resources: - Headspace - a great mindfulness app to help you gain some more clarity and peace in your thought life, lower your adrenaline and cortisol levels, this is great to do before eating to help improve your digestion. - CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - this can be helpful for people dealing with underlying emotional trauma

This is a jam packed show touching on the hot topic of Paleo or Paleolithic Diet, shedding light on the background and benefits of eating a diet low in grains and processed carbs, the damaging effects of over consumption of grains, why some people can’t seem to stop eating, the link between grains, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome/diabetes and the dangers of GMO foods. Angela puts all this into context to help establish the basis of a balanced diet that is achievable and helps you feel great and get optimal results from your body.   Show notes and resources: - Hand Portion Size - The Chemical Maze Book / App   3 Take Away Keys: 1. Reduce Grain Intake (increase vegetable and lean meat/protein consumption) 2. Buy certified organic food  3. Hand Portion Size - Use this to help you eat the right type of foods at each meal and the right portion sizes.   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode the best compliment you can give is a referral, so please share this with your friends and remember to s

In this show Angela will uncover some of the most common, yet often hidden, causes of fatigue. Whether you struggle with mild fatigue, or you have been plagued with severe, debilitating fatigue for years this show is for you! Angela shares tips on how to start improving your energy levels today, utilising the powerful and effective natural therapies that can address the root cause of your fatigue, not just mask the symptom.   Some conditions Angela covers include Adrenal Fatigue, Hypothyroidism, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Neurotransmitter Imbalances, Chronic Illnesses, Sleep Hygiene and more.   Show notes and resources: - Click here to get your copy of Angela’s Sleep Hygiene Handout - F.Lux / A fantastic program that dims your computer screen according to the time of day, allowing your body to naturally produce melatonin. We highly recommend this, especially if you tend to use the computer just before bed.    3 Take Away Keys: 1. Identify the underlying cause of your fatigue through functional testing an

In this show we explore some of the most prevalent digestive conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Food Sensitivities, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis (IBD), Coeliacs and more, identifying underlying causes which may be responsible for the onset of the condition along with natural ways you can begin to truly heal your gut from the inside out.    Show notes and resources: - Headspace - Mindfulness App - 10 mins a day for 10 days that can change your life. This app is free and Angela recommends this to her clients as a great way to slow your mind, reduce stress and practice mindfulness. - Chemical Free Cleaner Recipe: 1tsp Bicarb, 10-20 drops Eucalyptus oil, splash of white vinegar + water in a 500ml - 1l container.    3 Take Away Keys 1. Work with a trustworthy Practitioner / Naturopath 2. Repopulating the gut with good bacteria, especially after antibiotic use to re-establish a balance.  3. Use gut healing nutrients: Vitamin A, Slippery Elm, Glutamine, Marshmallow Root, Licorice Root (if you don’t ha

In this episode we want to share with you the big WHY behind this podcast. Our passion for spreading these health topics/tips/tools to enrich and touch as many lives as possible.    Angela goes into her background and her own struggle with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) for over 10 years and her own discouragements with the conventional medical system. How she decided it was time SHE found her own answers and through studying she became a qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist and Herbal Medicine Practitioner. During this time applying the therapies she learnt she healed herself of IBS and grew a burning passion to help others out there like her who have lived with chronic illness and are desperate for real answers, natural therapies that work, without harsh, harmful side effects.    She shares her story with you and we hope that our passion to bring you cutting edge, health information will assist you greatly in your journey towards complete health today. Your return to health is possible! Never give up.    Show