Expert interviews in the field of hormone health, nutrition, and mindset. A show for smart women seeking smart solutions to the stresses of modern life.
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Wellness Women Radio is brought to you by women’s health experts Dr Ashleigh Bond, the pregnancy and birthing guru, and the queen of hormone imbalances – the period whisperer herself, Dr Andrea Huddleston. The Wellness Women are raising the bar for women’s health by bringing you the most up to date information on all things health, hormones & fertility. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @thewellnesswomenofficial, @drandrea.xo ...
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For this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr. Andrea & Dr. Ashleigh are addressing a topic that resonates deeply with many mothers, and that is the feeling of ‘when motherhood sucks.’ Have you ever thought, “Am I a bad parent?” “What has happened to my life?” “Is this what I signed up for?” In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Ash shares her …
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WWR 260: Understanding Food Addiction with Susan Peirce Thompson
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The intricate relationship between our minds and our eating habits has long been a subject of fascination and study. Yet, despite advancements in neuroscience and psychology, we still grapple with fundamental questions such as why food addiction occurs, whether moderation is a feasible strategy, and how behavioural treatments can impact our eating …
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WWR 259: Mouth Breathing, Sleep Obstructions, Mercury Poisoning and More with Dr Michelle Jorgensen
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Have you seen all the fuss about breathing recently? What it means to be a mouth breather and why this has negative health impacts? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, we dive into the fascinating journey of Dr. Michelle Jorgenson, a pioneering health-based dentist, traditional Naturopath and Therapeutic Nutritional Counsellor. Michelle shares…
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WWR 258: The Mysteries of the Female Body with Dr Deena Emera``
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The functions of the female body have always been shroud in mysteries, and often myths and misconceptions. As our understanding of our own anatomy and physiology evolves we still have such big questions such as why do women go through menopause? Why do we have periods unlike other mammals? What’s the function of the female orgasm? Why are we in the…
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WWR 257: Beyond Booze with Sarah Rusbatch
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We need to talk about alcohol. We all know it’s not good for us but when does the daily glass of wine to ‘switch off’ or the cocktails on the weekend with your girlfriends start taking more than it’s worth? On this special episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re joined by the incredible Sarah Rusbatch, author of ‘Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life Yo…
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WWR 256: Mindset Shifts to Heal Your Body with Dr Josh Axe
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Dr Josh Axe is a renowned doctor and leadership expert, entrepreneur and the best selling author of Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. He has also recently recovered from a serious spinal infection where he was told he’d never walk again! This is an episode not to be missed! In this special, extended episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Axe d…
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WWR 255: Brain Fog and Other Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore with Dr Efrat LaMandre
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Have you ever had brain fog? Of course you have! Do you know what this really means though? Do you know what your body is trying to tell you? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we dive into all the warning signs our bodies give us that we shouldn’t ignore with the brilliant Dr Efrat LaMandre (or Dr E). Dr Efrat is a leader in functional medici…
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WWR 254: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
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We need to talk about PMDD! Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is like PMS on steroids, it is a constellation of mood, behaviour, and very severe physical symptoms that occurs in a strong cyclical pattern after ovulation. PMDD involves changes to hormone patterns, neurotransmitters as well as the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis which then c…
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WWR 253: The Egg Quality Diet with Aimee Raups
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Are you struggling to conceive? Dive into this compelling episode where Dr Andrea sits down with fertility expert Aimee Raups. Together, they explored the misunderstood realm of fertility, from where we are going wrong when trying to conceive, the current state of fertility that we are in, to the role of nutrition and eating for egg quality, and so…
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WWR 252: The Benefits of Sauna and Ice Baths
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If you haven’t seen an influencer touting the benefits of saunas or ice baths recently then you must be living under a rock! As we predicted, the sauna and ice bath trend is well underway and for good reason! There are certainly extensive benefits of both these practices but let’s actually dive into the research and see how this impacts women and w…
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For this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are diving into a really common phenomenon that seems to be happening more and more for women, and that is them developing postpartum thyroiditis. This is quite a problematic autoimmune condition, that is easily preventable and there are lots of holistic solutions for rebalancing the…
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Welcome to 2024, Dr Ash & Dr Andrea are back on the mic and are so excited for the year ahead! This episode is welcoming you to the New Year, they are unpacking their best predictions for health medicine for this year. Tune in to hear what the latest topics will be, and the latest in bio hacking for the year! Don’t forget to follow us on social med…
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WWR 249: Pain syndromes, inflammation and putting the fire out with Katherine Maslen
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Strangely we haven’t really talked much about pain on Wellness Women Radio! Even though it’s so relevant for all women who may experience period pain, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain or even migraines, just to name a few! On this episode Dr Andrea is joined by the brilliant Katherine Maslen to take a deep dive into pai…
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WWR 248: Connection and Chemistry with Dr Ali Walker
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This is an episode not to be missed! Have you ever met someone and instantly clicked like you’ve known them your entire life, or have you also been turned off by someone immediately and you’re not sure why? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ali Walker, human connection scientist, takes us on a deep dive into our connection types and why so…
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Up to 21% of women are being diagnosed with PCOS and it is a notoriously difficult condition to treat but PCOS is not just one homogenous condition! It has four distinct phenotypes that have different causes and can guide more specific treatment. In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive into each different type of PCOS…
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WWR 246: Healthy Relationships with Lissy Abrahams
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When our relationships are not working it can feel as though our entire lives are not working! Joining us on Wellness Women Radio this week is Relationship Psychotherapist – Lissy Abrahams. Lissy is a vibrant, incredible woman who helps us to answer some of our burning relationship questions like “why do we fight most with the ones we love best”? J…
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Vegetable oils, industrial seed oils and trans fats are quickly becoming demonised in the health industry because of the link between inflammation, hormonal disruption, and other health consequences! However, what does this mean? What foods are safe and which are the ones you should avoid? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr As…
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In a world where there are thousands of different diets, most ridiculous fads and many extreme, we’re weary of adding another diet to this mix but on this episode of Wellness Women Radio we want to give you a review of the Pegan Diet! The Pegan diet is the combination of two of the most popular diets, that being paleo and vegan, with an emphasis on…
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Do you often question your own expertise, capabilities and knowledge? Do you often think: Why me? What am I doing here? I don’t belong here? I’m not good enough for this? There’s a chance you may be suffering from Imposter Syndrome! The unfounded feelings of self-doubt and incompetence that persist despite your education, expertise, experience and …
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WWR 242: Do’s and don’ts with Coffee
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This is Dr Andrea’s second favourite thing in the world (after dogs of course) and that is COFFEE! It’s our all-time favourite drug of choice and has so many numerous health benefits BUT there are times when caffeine should be a no go and there are strict rules around when and how much will benefit you! On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr An…
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Have you wondered what the signs are of men aging? Do they go through a similar transition to menopause? The answer is absolutely, yes. Let us introduce you to Andropause, a distinct but more subtle phase for men that typically starts around 40 years old with a slow and gradual decline in testosterone. These changes are pretty normal and can go unn…
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We’re sure you’ve all heard the term dopamine lately? It’s the neurotransmitter made by the body that’s often associated with pleasure and reward. ‘Hacking’ dopamine is now the newest trend in the longevity and health worlds and for good reason. Dopamine is so much more than just a feel good neurotransmitter, it plays a crucial role in our motivati…
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WWR 239: Perimenopause Weight Gain
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Putting on weight as we age is not inevitable! The ‘middle age spread’ that we all assume will happen when our hormones change can be prevented - what good news! The body is so intelligent and works hard to ensure there is always homeostasis, including hormone balance. Tune into this episode of wellness women radio to hear Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh…
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Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are joined by Naomi Strout from the University of NSW to talk about her current research project! Naomi is the Project Manager for UNSW Microbiome Research Centre’s MothersBabies Study, a world-first pre-pregnancy study looking to uncover how a person’s microbiome changes from pre-pregnancy, throughout pregnancy, up until th…
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Did you know that period pain is not normal? This episode of Wellness Women Radio delves into all things period pain! Tune in to hear Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh’s top tips on managing uncomplicated period pain. Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.facebook.com/theperiodwhisperer @dr…
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WWR 236: The Breast Episode - Implants and all!
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On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh dive into all things breast related including how to perform breast checks with implants, the risks of breast cancer with implants and how to ensure healthy breasts for life. Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen @thewellnesswomenofficial www.fa…
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WWR 235: Heavy Periods - Are you slowly bleeding to death?
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Do you have excessively heavy periods or menorrhagia? How heavy is too heavy and what causes this type of excessive bleeding? What are the health risks of this type of period and what can you do about it? In this episode of Wellness Women Radio we answer all these questions! Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswom…
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WWR 234: Miracle weight loss drug?
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Have you heard of semaglutide or Ozempic? Have you seen that this is the latest celebrity weight loss miracle? In this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea dive into the actions of this drug, it’s risks and benefits as well as other safer alternatives. Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewellnesswomen…
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We’re well into a new year and we are seeing more and more women who are overwhelmed, over-committed, fatigued and far too stressed! Is this a result of our busy lifestyles or do these women have ADHD or attentive disorders? Are there any other options to help with attention, focus and overwhelm? Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.faceb…
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WWR 232: How do you know you’re ovulating?
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Ovulation is the most important physiological event in the menstrual cycle! It’s the crescendo of all the hard work and communication between the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis and is an essential indicator of a healthy period. Interpreting the signs and symptoms of ovulation can help a woman to accurately track her cycle for contraceptive pur…
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Have you seen all the hype in the media about the male birth control ‘pill’? If you’re considering this for your partner do you want to know why this has taken so long to get to human trial testing stages and most importantly - is it safe? On this episode of wellness women radio, Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea unpack all the details around male contrace…
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Most women tend to take really good care of themselves and their nutrition during pregnancy and in the lead up to birth but what about before conception? Having a preconception plan is crucial for your hormonal health, fertility potential and has a huge impact on the health of the baby you’re planning. On this episode we discuss the ins and outs of…
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WWR 229: Reclaiming Childbirth with Dr Rachel Reed
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This episode is for all women who have given birth or are planning to! To all our Mamma’s and future mamma’s, on this episode of Wellness Women Radio we are joined by the incredible Dr Rachel Reed – author of “Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage”. Dr Rachel Reed is prolific in the birth space as a midwife, author, teacher, researcher and int…
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WWR 228: The Infant Microbiome and First Foods for Bub with Kasey Wilson
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On this episode of Wellness Women Radio we’re diving into nutrition for newborns and babies and how essential the healthy bub microbiome is! Kasey takes a deep dive into the development of the microbiota and the early life influences of gut health for babies as well as how to choose the best foods to introduce and when! Kasey also gives incredible …
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WWR 227: The Thyroid-Gluten Connection
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Why is it so important to pay attention to your diet if you have thyroid issues? Why do we always go on and on about gluten and thyroid function? In this episode Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh unpack the science behind how gluten sensitivity exacerbates autoimmune thyroid conditions and everything you need to know heal this! Don’t forget to follow us on…
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We’ve all heard of post natal depression and how common it is but what about the changes one or two years later? Postnatal depletion is a combination of deep, prolonged fatigue, emotional strain, hyper vigilance, nutritional deficiencies, overwhelm and sacrificing your own physical health that can also worsen any underlying medical conditions, and …
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Why are some people living much longer and healthier lives? We always want the elixir of youth and vitality and is it possible that some people around the world have found this? The blue zones around the world include Okinawa (Japan), Sardinia (Italy), Nicoya (Costa Rica), Icaria (Greece) and Loma Linda (California, USA). These regions have the hig…
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WWR 224: Pros & Cons of Oral Contraceptives
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On this episode of Wellness Women Radio, Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh go over some absolute fundamentals about your contraceptive choices that all women need to know! – this is all of the essentials that should absolutely form part of school education! Tune in to learn more about the pros & cons of taking oral contraceptives. What information should be …
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WWR 223: We had COVID – This is what we did
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In an absolute coincidence Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh both had COVID, at the same time! These are the exact things that Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh did to prevent long COVID and to ensure they had a very speedy recovery. Tune in to this latest episode of Wellness Women Radio to hear all about our experience with COVID, how we felt and what we did to fully…
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WWR 222: Women are not small men with Dr Stacy Sims
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Dr Stacy Sims is an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who is revolutionising nutrition and performance for women. You may have seen her on her famous “Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk as she challenges the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. Dr Stacy has just released her second book ‘Next Level,…
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WWR 221: Understanding Hot Flushes
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Hot flushes, or hot flashes, are one of the most debilitating symptoms that impact women during hormonal transitions but these don’t just occur in menopause. On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh dive into the mechanisms that cause hot flushes, the risk factors that will dramatically increase them and all of their best hol…
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WWR 220: Calcium Supplementation – Do you need it?
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Supplementation of certain nutrients can be essential if we can’t get them from our foods anymore but should calcium be part of that? As women age, as our hormones change, our bone mineral density naturally declines and we’re at more risk of osteoporosis but does this mean we need to take additional calcium? Are there risks associated with taking c…
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WWR 219: Hormones that interfere with weight loss
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Weight loss is different for women! Do you know which hormones impact your metabolic set point and your ability to lose or gain weight? Tune into this episode to find out which hormones have the greatest impact on your metabolism, hunger, cravings and what you can do to balance them! Spoiler alert it’s all fixable! Don’t forget to follow us on soci…
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WWR 218: Does dieting ruin your metabolism – Understanding adaptive thermogenesis
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Have you started losing weight, you’ve been going along really well, you’re focused and making progress and then all of sudden you plateau and the weight starts to climb again? The same tools that helped before are no longer affective and you wonder if you’ve just ruined your metabolism? You’re not alone! So many women experience this recurrent the…
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Have you heard of the period flu or menstrual flu? Did you know that lots of health conditions are exacerbated by the menstrual cycle? Menstrual flu can be described as complex interactions between the immune & endocrine systems, that triggers an onset/exacerbation of common medical conditions and common changes in the immune system. These changes …
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WWR 216: Is BMI a good measure of health?
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BMI – this is a great example of things we’re taught that are health indicators or good for us that are actually BS! It is a great tool for population based studies and understanding epidemiology, but it’s not useful for individual based assessments and ‘fat shaming’ patients! BMI was never intended to be used as an individual health tool indicatin…
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Happy 2022! Dr Andrea & Dr Ashleigh are slowly getting into the year, tune in to hear what they’re doing. Join Dr Andrea in a 100 Day Gong – Creating habits and having accountability, intentionally committing to certain habits for 100 days, if you miss a day then you start again from day 1. What are your intentions for 2022? Plus an important recal…
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WWR 214: Birth Preparation and Dr Ashleigh’s Birth Story
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This is the most incredible story of how the beautiful baby Ella Skye entered the world! Wellness Women Tribe we have a very special podcast for you that you don’t want to miss. Dr Ashleigh shares her top tips for preparing for birth but also walks us through the birth of her daughter, which is nothing short of amazing. Don’t forget to follow us on…
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WWR 213: Low Tox Food with Alexx Stuart
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Alexx Stuart, best-selling author of Low Tox Life, has just launched her latest book Low Tox Food! This is a brilliant guide about how to shop, cook, swap, save and eat for a happy planet! Dr Andrea and Dr Ashleigh explore the low tox revolution that Alexx has created and how you can easily do this at home! Don’t forget to follow us on social media…
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Bloating is one of the most common symptoms our patients complain about but getting to the root cause of this can be incredibly complicated! In this episode of Wellness Women Radio we dive into all the possible causes of bloating and how you can decipher your symptoms for yourself! Don’t forget to follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/thewell…
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