Best Eve Kalinik Podcasts (2025)

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The Benefits of Rituals 37:09

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6M ago37:09

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Rituals have been used for thousands of years and in a modern world that is ever changeable and anxiety provoking, they can provide us with a sense of stability and calm. This episode explores why we need to bring rituals into our routine and how they can help us find magic in the everyday activities like your morning coffee and even making the bed…

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Are artificial sweeteners as sweet as they sound? 28:11

6M ago28:11

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Artificial sweeteners are in EVERYTHING but with their ubiquitous use, are they really a healthier alternative to sugar? Or could they have some ‘not so sweet’ side effects? We explore what artificial sweeteners are, how they can impact on metabolism, gut health and even potentially increasing a reliance on sugar. We also touch on natural sweetener…

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Why are we all struggling to sleep? 40:13

7M ago40:13

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In this modern, fast paced and attention capturing world is it any wonder many of us are finding it so difficult to sleep? In this episode we explore the rising tide of anxiety and stress, how digital devices and doom scrolling promotes sleep procrastination, the impact of hormonal fluctuations, circadian rhythms and the low hanging fruit we someti…

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Is there a better way to drink water? 28:22

7M ago28:22

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Tap versus filter? Mineral versus spring? Still versus sparkling? What might seem simple, has become a controversial topic so in this week’s episode we talk around water. We look at some of the questions and concerns, how much we need to drink, types of filtration systems available, and even touch on the trend of enormous drinking cups. If you get …

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What are your food cravings tell you? 28:21

7M ago28:21

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Most of us experience food cravings but what might they be revealing and how can we begin to understand more about them? In this week's episode we talk around the myriad influences on cravings to include sleep, hormones, neurotransmitters, stress, food restriction and external cues such as food advertising. Are we conditioned to crave certain foods…

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Do we need to supplement with omega-3? 25:02

7M ago25:02

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Are omega 3’s really worth supplementing? Omega 3's seem to be one of the most ubiquitous supplements but do we really to pill pop them and are the claims justified? Overwhelming evidence shows eating foods that contain Omega 3 like oily fish, grass fed meat and algae, suport almost every part of our body - from our cognitive and cardiovascular hea…

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The 3 P’s - ’Your guide to probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics' 26:23

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What are the 3 P's? Most of us have heard of probiotics, maybe prebiotics but not all of us know about postbiotics... In this episode we explore the 3 P's, what they do and why we need them. From Kefir to Kimchi, Sauerkraut to Sourdough with butter... see it's not all bad! We talk about why bloating and farting is not necessarily a bad thing and ho…

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How to make meditation work for you. 27:54

8M ago27:54

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Are you a hard core meditator? Or do you find the whole thing a little intimidating, or frankly dull? Whatever your relationship with meditation we talk about finding ways that work for you including sensory styles, sound flooding, breathing exercises and mindful eating with chocolate. We reckon we have you covered! Listen in to find out more. This…

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What's compromising your Immune Health? 29:28

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Did you know that getting sick is actually good for us? This week we chat about how we can support and mitigate factors which can impact on our immune system. From diet to environment, emotional wellbeing to cleaning products there might be some things you wouldn’t ever consider! But for many of us, getting a bit dirty and sometimes a bit sick, can…

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Is goal setting the new resolutions? 25:49

8M ago25:49

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It’s the start of new year and rather than talking resolutions we are embracing goal setting. What does it mean? Can they be useful? How can we set and consistently meet our goals? We talk Dry Jan, food, exercise, vision boards and mindset goals like boundary setting. Can Rose stick to her digital detox? And can Eve learn to say more no’s? Listen t…

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Our Christmas Survival Guide 33:35

9M ago33:35

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We’re back with series 6 of The Wellness Breakdown and this is our special Christmas Episode dedicated to helping you enjoy the festive season without losing yourself. Rose and Eve offer advise on how to eat what you like without the bloated Christmas feeling, why it’s important to preserve time for yourself over the festive period and suggest tips…

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What is the secret to longevity? 28:29

1+ y ago28:29

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How can I live longer and better? What supplement will make me more youthful? In the last of the current series we discuss the topic of longevity which has become a really popular biohacking subject in recent years. Can certain supplements or protocols promise the elixir of youth? Or is it just a lot more simple than that? If you want to know your …

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Will we ever get off the yo-yo diet train? 25:11

1+ y ago25:11

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode does refer to binge eating and eating disorders at points throughout. Yo-yo dieting aka the binge-purge cycle is something that has been around for decades and even though it gets rebranded with other descriptions like detoxes or surrounded with phrases like ‘cheat days’ it’s still the same thing. Basically moving from…

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How bad is bread and are there any good loaves out there? 24:07

1+ y ago24:07

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Is bread all bad? We are a nation of bread lovers but we're also constantly told we should eat less of it. But IS ALL BREAD BAD? In this episode we explore some of the reasons bread got it's 'bad boy' reputation. Why more and more people are not tolerating it and discuss how today's farming techniques and supermarket breads may be a contributing fa…

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The rise of the semaglutide. 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

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Fat jabs, skinny jabs, you will have heard about the controversial 'quick fix' semaglutides being used to lose weight quickly. It’s been splashed all over the media in recent years and with major celebrity endorsement we wanted to talk about the rise of semaglutide aka Ozempic and Wagovy as its trade name descriptions would call it. Is this the 'wo…

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Am I perimenopausal? 25:55

1+ y ago25:55

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How do I know if I'm perimenopausal? Brain fog, night sweats, anxiety, weight gain, insomnia, all of these could be symptoms of the perimenopause. This week we look at perimenopause - what is it exactly and what are some of the changes we might expect to feel both physically and mentally. We talk about the vast array of symptoms, the possible role …

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Is adrenal health key to managing stress? 27:32

1+ y ago27:32

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Is modern living hammering our adrenals and how can we manage our stress response? In this episode we discuss what adrenal health really means. How do the adrenals influence symptoms and systems in the body including immune system health, hormone balancing, metabolism and managing inflammation? We also differentiate between positive and negative st…

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The Vitals of Vitamin D 23:20

1+ y ago23:20

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Are you always tired? Got low energy and constantly getting colds? Do you have psoriasis, eczema or asthma? You might be deficient in Vitamin D. In this episode we dig into vitamin D, why it isn’t strictly speaking a 'vitamin’ but how important it is for our overall health. We talk about how can we make sure we get enough of it and what happens to …

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Is Matcha a healthy alternative to coffee? 22:14

1+ y ago22:14

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What is matcha and is it better for you than coffee? How do you make it and why do people drink it? In this episode we take a look at matcha. Its origins, how to drink it, what differentiates a good matcha from a ‘junk' matcha and how to best source as well as its health benefits. Is it worth the expensive price tag? And could it be a healthier alt…

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Should we be swapping out milk and meat for plant-based alternatives? 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

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Is oat milk better than cows milk? Are fake meats better than real meat? Is a plant-based diet the answer? In this episode we discuss the confusing, often misleading and controversial subjects of plant-based milks and meats. Should we be swapping out our milks for plant-based alternatives or not? And if we are what are the kinds of things should we…

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Fertility - How young is too young to understand your fertility? 40:51

1+ y ago40:51

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We are back! And we have a big topic to start the season. This week we are talking around fertility including how to check your stats, the hormonal caveats of stress, sharing our own personal experiences including egg freezing, sperm donation and young parenthood, and of course our thoughts on nutrition, lifestyle factors and supplementation. Wheth…

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Mum's Christmas Special 47:34

2y ago47:34

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For our special Christmas episode we invited our wonderful mums onto the pod to talk all around the festive holidays including food, booze and the emotions that can often come with this time of year. Expect funny anecdotes, shared wisdom and a few tips to help you navigate and celebrate the Christmas spirit without pressing the f&*k it button. List…

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Can regulating our circadian rhythm help with sleep? - Sadie Frost 43:19

2+ y ago43:19

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Circadian rhythm essentially refers to our biological internal clock and has a vital role in regulating our sleep-wake cycle. There has been a huge increase in studying this in relation to our overall health and well-being, most notably sleep. We wanted to investigate further and see if light exposure and working in conjunction with our circadian r…

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Are infrared saunas just a lot of hot air? 18:51

2+ y ago18:51

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Infrared saunas seem to be increasing in popularity with advocates championing their wide ranging benefits from better sleep, improved circulation, increased detoxification and relief from muscular pain. Unlike a traditional sauna, infrared saunas don’t heat the air around you. Instead, they use infrared lamps (that use electromagnetic radiation) t…

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Is Pilates more than just about the pelvic floor? 26:49

2+ y ago26:49

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Despite having its first wave of celebrity endorsement in the 90’s, pilates has been around since the 1920’s. It was created by Joseph Pilates who famously said “in 10 sessions you feel better, in 20 sessions you look better, 30 sessions you have a completely new body”. The main premise being on strengthening core muscles around the spine and the p…

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Can we bounce ourselves happy? 21:32

2+ y ago21:32

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Rebounding requires using a trampoline or trampette to essentially jump up and down as a way to improve our fitness levels - it certainly can elevate our heart rate! Fans of this type of exercise famously include Goldie Hawn who streamed her rebounding during the lock down days. However many proponents of rebounding also claim it may help to increa…

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Can ‘nootropic' supplements make us smarter? 20:48

2+ y ago20:48

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The term ’nootropic’ is really an umbrella term for supplements (and certain meds) which can supposedly help to boost the brain’s performance and enhance cognitive functions. These may include specific vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or derived from plants, while others can be made from novel synthetic compounds in the case of prescription meds. De…

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Is calorie counting a waste of time? 25:49

2+ y ago25:49

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TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders are discussed in this episode Calories are universally recognised as a means to measure the amount of energy in foods that are present on the pack of every food we buy. This has been used as a way to monitor the amount of energy we take in through our food and implemented in certain weight loss programmes. In more …

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DO WE NEED TO ‘CLEANSE’ OUR LIVER? 20:10

2+ y ago20:10

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Liver cleanses and detoxes can be big business in the wellness industry. Essentially these various programmes or protocols are based around the notion that they promise to 'rid the body of various toxins’. Despite some quite bold claims there is virtually no scientific evidence to back this up. There are many different interpretations of what these…

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Is acupuncture really that ‘on point’? 23:04

2+ y ago23:04

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Acupuncture is based on an ancient Chinese medicine philosophy using needles to trigger specific points in order to influence areas of the body and to bring into alignment ‘qi’ which refers to the body’s life-giving force. Despite this sounding a little woo woo to some people the anecdotal evidence is vast and there are more and more scientific stu…

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What happens when you eat only junk food (aka UPF’s) for a week? 24:07

2+ y ago24:07

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Ultra-processed foods or UPF’s are foods that have undergone heavy processing using largely manufactured ingredients on industrial-scale levels. This usually means using methods like hydrogenation and moulding and chemical additives such as preservatives, stabilisers, emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners. These foods are typically calorie dense an…

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Is Water Fasting a risky business? 23:59

2+ y ago23:59

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With the increased interest in the concept of fasting we wanted to push this to the extreme and explore water fasting - a type of fast during which you cannot consume anything other than water. There are a few reasons why people might fast including religious reasons as well as prepping for medical procedures but in the realms of health benefits it…

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Your Christmas Bonus Episode! 12 Days of Sprouts ... 26:02

3y ago26:02

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Love them or loathe them Brussels sprouts are synonymous with Christmas and so we thought an entire episode dedicated to them would be suitably festive. They also pack a pretty mean punch flavour and nutrition wise being that they are high in powerful compounds such as Indole-3-carbinols and sulforaphane that have been linked to myriad positive hea…

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Can a dedicated Yoga practise help with injury rehab? 22:46

3y ago22:46

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In this episode we rope Rose’s husband, the brilliant artist Jake Chapman, into a four week intensive yoga challenge to help address a long-standing injury. The rules: Jake has to follow an online yoga programme every day for 4 weeks using the infamous ‘yoga with Adrienne’. Can getting his ‘ommm’ on help Jake to be more aware of taking care of his …

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What is the deal with Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment? 29:34

3y ago29:34

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Hyberbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) has been associated with improving a diverse range of conditions, mostly used for post surgical and injury recovery. More recently though it is being used to provide anti-inflammatory and immune support in conditions such as asthma. Essentially it involves sitting or lying in a pressurised chamber and breathing in…

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Is Weight Lifting more than just about the 'gains'? 23:31

3y ago23:31

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Strength training has become a lot more popular with the rise of so called ‘Fitspos’ on social media and the hashtag ‘gains’. Vanity aside though strength training has myriad health benefits in that it can help to protect joints from injury, maintain and improve bone density and muscle mass, as well increased range of mobility. Given its increased …

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Can mushrooms be ‘magical’ for our immune system? 24:02

3y ago24:02

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Well to be clear we are not talking about the hallucinogenic ones but medicinal mushrooms that include reishi, cordyceps and lion’s mane to name a few. These medicinal mushrooms have been around for centuries and traditionally used for their health promoting benefits including helping to manage stress and anxiety, reduce inflammation and even heral…

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Is Collagen the key to positive ageing? 25:20

3y ago25:20

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Collagen has been knocking around for some years and often with some outlandish claims, as well as a whole lot of products on the market which makes it really tricky to navigate. We wanted to get to the real potential benefits for collagen and the how’s, why’s and when to take it, so for this week we are delighted to invite Kate Prince, founder, an…

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Sober October 23:27

3y ago23:27

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Like Dry Jan, Sober October, is nothing particularly new. However there is a massively rising trend is the amount of people that are deciding to shun alcohol altogether and opt for a completely sober life. You guys don’t need us to tell you that excessive alcohol consumption has some really negative health associations so can these periods of absti…

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Is 30-per-week the new 5-a-day? 25:42

3y ago25:42

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Many of us are familiar with the mantra ‘5-a-day’ and whilst that takes into account the amount of fruit and veg we should be eating it is missing a key component when it comes to gut health which is diversity. We know that the path to a healthier and happier gut is one that is diverse as this feeds many more good microbes in our microbiome. The wa…

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Is Manifestation the Secret to Getting the Life you Want? 23:21

3y ago23:21

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The concept of manifestation is essentially the act of bringing into reality the outcomes that you desire. More recently manifestation has been popularised by books like The Law of Attraction and The Secret. Some will refer to manifestation as simply woo woo and pseudoscience but others disagree so is there a more nuanced way to think about this? W…

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Waste Not, Want Not 25:39

3y ago25:39

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As we are in a global climate catastrophe it is vital that all of us actively strive to change our lifestyle and food practices to feed into a more sustainable system. Much of this means minimising the volume and toxicity of our waste as well as conserving as much and as many resources as we can to help support the health of our planet and everythi…

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‘Meat feast’ - we get to the bones of the Carnivore diet 25:38

3y ago25:38

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It wouldn’t be The Wellness Breakdown if we didn’t push some of these challenges to the extreme and the first episode of the new season is really going there! You might be familiar with high-protein diets or even the Paleo (aka caveman diet) but you may not have heard of the Carnivore diet which focuses only on meat, essentially foods that either ‘…

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The Wild West of supplements - are they just a total con? 23:39

3y ago23:39

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The supplements industry is booming and shockingly not very regulated. This can leave it super confusing as a consumer on knowing what to buy and whether you need to buy them at all. This is why we are absolutely thrilled to have founder of LYMA life, Lucy Goff, onto the podcast to literally help sort the men from the boys. This woman REALLY knows …

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Cryotherapy — can it put a cold hard stop on pain? 20:26

3y ago20:26

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Many of us have grabbed a bag of frozen peas or an ice-pack to help reduce inflammation and swelling which means we have pretty much all used cryotherapy at some point. Using localised extreme cold is nothing new in terms of its medicinal application for injuries after all. However whole-body cryotherapy is taking this to another level and this is …

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Microneedling - is this the secret to positive ageing? 20:00

3y ago20:00

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In this episode we investigate whether going under the needle can actually work as a non-invasive facelift and this time it is Eve taking on the challenge. Microneedling has been rapidly gaining popularity and is a minimally invasive treatment that can help to stimulate the production of collagen and hence its link to helping to lift, tighten and r…

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Blood Glucose Monitors - Can these help or hinder our relationship with food? 23:30

3y ago23:30

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Do you know what foods spike your blood sugar? In this episode we've asked renowned journalist Kate Spicer to strap on a blood glucose monitor and find out. Kate is always up for a health challenge and with a critical eye on these things, we thought she would be perfect to test this gadget out. CGM (Continuous glucose monitoring) has typically been…

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Is 10k steps the magic number? 19:23

3+ y ago19:23

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'Is 10k steps the magic number?' In this episode we dig into whether 10k steps is really how much we should be walking every day and this time Eve challenges Rose to get her walking boots on. Many of us have been lead to believe that we should be hitting the magic number of 10,000 steps per day to keep fit and healthy. However contrary to what we m…

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Can a sleep hygiene regime help you to get ‘better in bed’? 20:08

3+ y ago20:08

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It is our second guest of the season and this time Eve has roped in her wonderful mate Morgan for this better zzz's challenge. Morgan is very open with the fact that he has suffered with disrupted sleep for many years and so we thought he would really appreciate us trying to boost his snoozing habits. Sleep, or the lack thereof, is something that m…

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Juice fasting - is this just a quick-fix way to weight loss or can it be a useful circuit breaker? 20:04

3+ y ago20:04

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In this episode Rose sets Eve the challenge of a 3-day juice fast. Juice fasting is something that over the past decade or so has sparked a LOT of attention. Many advocates of the practice believe that it can have incredible benefits and link its association to a myriad of positive health benefits. However others reckon it's just a load of baloney …