Podcasts
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Listen in to the team at Blackmores Institute as we provide simple science-backed strategies to help you like a healthier life.
With snack-sized segments that are easy to listen to on-the-go, the podcasts offer practical tips and advice for anyone wanting to take more control of their health and wellbeing.
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Episodes
Complementary Medicines for Healthy Ageing
Lesley Braun, Adjunct Professor, NICM (WSU), NCNM (SCU), presented this session at APP 2025 Australia, introducing the concept of healthy ageing by examining the primary drivers of ageing and age-related disease, including inflammation, oxidative stress, and the natural decline in...
Immune Essentials: Got a cold? Let’s sort fact from fiction
Let’s be honest, there’s no fun in catching a cold and no shortage of theories in how to deal with them. Join us as we sort fact from fiction.
The science behind probiotics
Join us as we look at a range of health conditions and the science-backed strains of probiotics best suited to treat them.
The Mediterranean Diet Unpacked
The Mediterranean Diet is widely regarded as being the optimal diet for maintaining and supporting a healthy life. In this episode we discuss the key components of the Mediterranean Diet and discuss how you can eat yourself healthier.
The health impact of coffee
With research suggesting that over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed globally every single day, we discuss the research into the potential health benefits of this increasingly popular beverage.
The ABC's of probiotics
Probiotics have grown in popularity over recent years, but what they are? How do you take them? And how do they work? We answer these questions and more while discussing the ABC’s of probiotics.
The ABCs of Omega-3s
Omega-3s might be swimming in health benefits, but dose and format play a critical role. We discuss why we need them and why it’s about more than just fish oil.
The ABC's of longevity
Over the years, various factors have been shown to impact longevity positively. In this episode, we look at some of these factors, from both well-established studies and exciting new research that has revealed some fascinating insights into how we can...
The four foundations for healthy bones
Our bones are made up of living tissue and require good nutrition and care to thrive. In this episode, we discuss four strategies to support bone health.
Supporting healthy breastfeeding
Breastmilk is often the primary source of nutrition for the newborn baby, so having a good, nutritious supply is vital to support the growing baby. Join us as we explore the nutrients that can help encourage milk production and ensure...
Stress relief…naturally
With ‘stress’ becoming a commonly used word in our vocabulary, we take a closer look at stress, both good and bad, and unpack the importance of the herb Ashwagandha and its role in helping us adapt to stress.
Stress less with 5 natural ingredients
Stress can cause problems if we don’t rest and recover. In this episode we discuss proven tips and tricks to help you stress less including St John’s wort, Siberian ginseng, ashwagandha, B vitamins and magnesium.