WOW Talk - Women of Wellness

Gallbladder Health

We have often heard about gallstones, and most of us know at least one person who has had their gallbladder removed. In this episode, Dr. Darlene Gustin, Naturopath, explains to co-host Donna Cappuccitti, just how important the small pouch that sits just under the liver, known as the gallbladder, really is!

Here you will learn how to keep the gallbladder healthy, and different options on how to manage it if it is not.  Dr. Gustin offers tips on how to maintain intestinal health if you have had your gallbladder removed, and if you haven't.  She also explains how the gallbladder works together with the liver, and reveals what the usual cause of an unhealthy gallbladder is.

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Darlene & Donna

Making Difficult Medical Decisions

Sometimes we are faced with difficult medical decisions that can have life altering consequences. Having worked with cancer patients for over 20 years, Dr. Gustin ND and her long time cancer-survivor patient Donna Cappuccitti-Wilson discuss how listeners can make the best possible medical decisions.

Please send us your feedback and questions, and if you would like to book an appointment with Dr. Gustin, please do so at Bronte Natural Health Clinic. 

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Healthy Herbal Teas

Nothing is better than a warm cup of tea to restore peace to your body and soul. In this episode, Donna Cappuccitti, single mother of three and breast cancer survivor, asks which teas naturopathic doctor Darlene Gustin uses most often to keep healthy.  You may be already be stocking some of her favourites!

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Take care.

The Essence of Melatonin

Have you been wanting to improve your sleep? Do you feel like you don't get enough sleep, or that the quality of your sleep is poor? In this episode, host Donna Cappuccitti asks co-host Dr. Darlene Gustin, doctor of Naturopathic medicine, everything you ever wanted to know about melatonin. Dr. Gustin explains how our bodies make the hormone melatonin, and ways to keep production at an optimal level at any age. She then explains how we can safely use melatonin supplements to help us enjoy a deep and restful sleep. 

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Sweet Dreams!

How to Find the Right Naturopathic Doctor For You

Naturopathic doctors treat a variety of chronic conditions, and there is a strategy to finding the right practitioner for you. Aside from their years of experience, ask if your naturopath has any areas of “special interest”. This means they have taken additional professional education in a specific modality or health condition. Naturopaths may also have equipment in their office for assessment or treatment, such as microscopes, BIA machines, or electrodermal testing. Interestingly, Google reviews and written testimonials are not allowed by their advertising regulations, so word of mouth is best!

If you have any questions, feel free to email Dr. Gustin or message us here.  Thank you for listening and please subscribe.

The Dangers of Self-Prescribing Natural Remedies or Supplements

Have you ever walked down the supplement aisle at Whole Foods or any Health Store looking for a natural remedy? And have you ever purchased one based on recommendations of friends, or perhaps an article you have read.  Or have you made a decision to try an herb or remedy because of what you read on the label? Take a listen to the warnings of Dr. Darlene Gustin, naturopathic doctor, as she discusses with co-host Donna Cappuccitti, breast cancer survivor and single mother of three, the dangers of self-prescribing. Dr. Gustin gives excellent concrete advice on how to go about finding the right natural remedy for what ails you.

Self Care

How do you feel?  Are you running on empty.  Are you burnt out? Here, hosts Donna and Doctor Darlene Gustin discuss the signs of adrenal fatigue, and effective ways to take care of yourself.  With the holidays upon us, it is the perfect time to spend time on ourselves to keep healthy and happy and able to take on all the stresses in our lives. 

There's No Such Thing As A Multivitamin

Chances are you’ve found yourself in front of a store shelf full of supplements, and you've purchased a multivitamin, fish oil or a probiotic.

How do you know you bought the right one? Are you absorbing it? Can you feel it working?

The only supplement anyone should take is to correct a personal nutrient deficiency. This podcast reviews the approach of naturopathic Dr. Darlene Gustin in helping patients determine the optimum selection of effective supplements. 

The Secret Cause of Un-Wellness Might Be in Your Neck

Thyroid dysfunction is a growing cause of un-wellness globally and often goes undetected in traditional bloodwork.  Thyroid hormones affect your whole body, meaning that the symptoms could be anywhere or everywhere.  Common symptoms include fatigue, infertility, hair loss and inability to lose weight.  

This episode discusses some nutritional and lifestyle factors that could be the root cause of you not feeling your best.  

Dr. Darlene Gustin has been an International Health Educator on natural support for thyroid conditions and can be reached at The Bronte Natural Health Clinic.  bnhc@rogers.com

There's Nothing To Eat!

In this episode Doctor of Natural Medicine, Darlene Gustin shares her knowledge with Donna Cappuccitti about the importance of protein in our diet.  Do you ever wonder about how much protein you need in a day?  Doc Dar answers that question and gives you a formula you can follow to get the required amount.

 

After listening you will have a great idea of how you can approach nutrition and come up with a daily plan to optimize your health.