http://www.optimalessentials.com/podcasts/ Welcome to Phil Sheldon's weekly show encompassing down to earth, witty, factual and thought provoking advice on all aspects of health, diet, exercise and nutrition. ℗ & © Optimal Essentials Phil Sheldon discusses health and wellbeing en Optimal Essentials admin@optimalessentials.com No http://www.optimalessentials.com/menopausal-madness/ This week Phil takes a look at Menopause, the symptoms and the treatments. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0930 http://www.optimalessentials.com/menopausal-madness/ Phil Sheldon Menopausal Madness This week Phil takes a look at Menopause, the symptoms and the treatments. 08:08 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/for-every-action-there-is-a-reaction/ We have added folic acid to many foods to help save lives, however, it may now not be such a good idea. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/for-every-action-there-is-a-reaction/ Phil Sheldon For every action there is a reaction We have added folic acid to many foods to help save lives, however, it may now not be such a good idea. 09:18 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/nature-nurture-or-nova/ We are all unique individuals and as such follow our own drumbeat. This week Phil speaks to author and mother of seven Sherrynne Dalby, to find out how to understand the strengths and levels of your child, how to encourage and nurture them and help them thrive. Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 +0930 http://www.optimalessentials.com/nature-nurture-or-nova/ Phil Sheldon Nature, Nurture or Nova? We are all unique individuals and as such follow our own drumbeat. This week Phil speaks to author and mother of seven Sherrynne Dalby, to find out how to understand the strengths and levels of your child, how to encourage and nurture them and help them thrive. 10:16 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/world-health-in-revew/ This week Phil talks about Swine Flu, Global Meltdown and other interesting facts. Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0930 http://www.optimalessentials.com/world-health-in-revew/ Phil Sheldon World Health in Revew This week Phil talks about Swine Flu, Global Meltdown and other interesting facts. 10:05 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/superbugs/ Human v's Bug! Is there such a thing as a "superbug" and if there is who will win the war - us or them? Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0930 http://www.optimalessentials.com/superbugs/ Phil Sheldon Superbugs Human v's Bug! Is there such a thing as a "superbug" and if there is who will win the war - us or them? 10:20 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/social-deconstruction/ Why are we not eating together?  Phil explores why less and less people are sitting around the table as a family.  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/social-deconstruction/ Phil Sheldon Social Deconstruction Why are we not eating together?  Phil explores why less and less people are sitting around the table as a family.  11:14 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/mood-and-memory-loss/ Are you aged over 65, and noticed signs of memory loss but don't have dementia?  Well you may be a perfect candidate for a new study investigating memory and mood.  Phil speaks to Dr Natalie Sinn to find out more.  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/mood-and-memory-loss/ Phil Sheldon Mood and Memory Loss Are you aged over 65, and noticed signs of memory loss but don't have dementia?  Well you may be a perfect candidate for a new study investigating memory and mood.  Phil speaks to Dr Natalie Sinn to find out more.  10:25 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/is-the-lack-of-wealth-affecting-our-health/ Global warming, financial meltdown.  Is it all doom and gloom or is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/is-the-lack-of-wealth-affecting-our-health/ Phil Sheldon Is the lack of wealth affecting our health? Global warming, financial meltdown.  Is it all doom and gloom or is there a light at the end of the tunnel? 13:04 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/what-s-all-the-buzz-about-coffee/ This week Phil speaks to Steve from Baristador coffee (baristador.com) to find out more about a new unique type of natural organic decaffinated coffee. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/what-s-all-the-buzz-about-coffee/ Phil Sheldon What's all the buzz about coffee? This week Phil speaks to Steve from Baristador coffee (baristador.com) to find out more about a new unique type of natural organic decaffinated coffee. 10:56 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/latest-internet-gossip/ This week Phil catches up with Scott Hicks from ADAM internet to find out the latest updates, gossip and electronic buzz. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/latest-internet-gossip/ Phil Sheldon Latest Internet Gossip This week Phil catches up with Scott Hicks from ADAM internet to find out the latest updates, gossip and electronic buzz. 13:47 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/being-happy-and-healthy-with-the-80-20-rule/ This week Phil looks at trying to get more balance in your life with the 80/20 rule. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0930 http://www.optimalessentials.com/being-happy-and-healthy-with-the-80-20-rule/ Phil Sheldon Being happy and healthy with the 80/20 rule This week Phil looks at trying to get more balance in your life with the 80/20 rule. 10:40 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/when-is-a-carrot-a-carrot/ There is more to the humble carrot (and veggies) than meets the eye.  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0930 http://www.optimalessentials.com/when-is-a-carrot-a-carrot/ Phil Sheldon When is a carrot a carrot? There is more to the humble carrot (and veggies) than meets the eye.  10:29 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/our-life-journey/ Illness may come to us at anytime, so it's not always what you do, it is often the way you live that counts. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0930 http://www.optimalessentials.com/our-life-journey/ Phil Sheldon Our life Journey Illness may come to us at anytime, so it's not always what you do, it is often the way you live that counts. 10:59 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/a-tea-party/ Tea, revered for over 500 years as a health drink to revive the spirit and soul.  It's more than just a 'nice cuppa'.  Phil speaks to Peggy from the T Bar to find out more. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0930 http://www.optimalessentials.com/a-tea-party/ Phil Sheldon A Tea Party Tea, revered for over 500 years as a health drink to revive the spirit and soul.  It's more than just a 'nice cuppa'.  Phil speaks to Peggy from the T Bar to find out more. 10:08 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/use-it-or-lose-it/ You are never too old to learn about life.  Everybody has bad days, but does this affect your health and can you turn things around to be good? Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0930 http://www.optimalessentials.com/use-it-or-lose-it/ Phil Sheldon Use it or lose it! You are never too old to learn about life.  Everybody has bad days, but does this affect your health and can you turn things around to be good? 11:36 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/no-time-to-cook/ Fast meals may not be fast food but could they be nearly as bad?  Plus Phil discusses the importance of clean teeth. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0930 http://www.optimalessentials.com/no-time-to-cook/ Phil Sheldon No time to cook Fast meals may not be fast food but could they be nearly as bad?  Plus Phil discusses the importance of clean teeth. 09:42 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/vegetable-mystery-dip/ Some of us might know our right hand from our left hand, but not enough of us know our vegetables. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/vegetable-mystery-dip/ Phil Sheldon Vegetable mystery dip Some of us might know our right hand from our left hand, but not enough of us know our vegetables. 10:41 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/disease-an-unneccessary-evil/ This week Phil talks about vaccinations, the diet and auto-immune link and a great Australian - Sir Gustav Nossal. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/disease-an-unneccessary-evil/ Phil Sheldon Disease, an unneccessary evil This week Phil talks about vaccinations, the diet and auto-immune link and a great Australian - Sir Gustav Nossal. 10:34 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/the-eat-fresh-phenomenon/ If the sign at your fast food outlet says homemade, low fat and/or garden fresh then it must be true.  Find out what it really means to 'eat fresh'.     Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/the-eat-fresh-phenomenon/ Phil Sheldon The eat fresh phenomenon If the sign at your fast food outlet says homemade, low fat and/or garden fresh then it must be true.  Find out what it really means to 'eat fresh'.     10:29 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/the-essence-of-health/ What is the essence of health?  Wellness, illness prevention, mind/body connection. They are all words leading to the same place.  Can we, by doing those simple daily tasks that protect our bodies, ensure that we may remain disease free?  And what is the 80/20 rule? Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/the-essence-of-health/ Phil Sheldon The Essence of Health What is the essence of health?  Wellness, illness prevention, mind/body connection. They are all words leading to the same place.  Can we, by doing those simple daily tasks that protect our bodies, ensure that we may remain disease free?  And what is the 80/20 rule? 07:18 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/my-doctors-worst-nightmare/ World renown expert on climate change and advisor to every American President since Nixon, Professor Stephen Schneider speaks to Phil about his battle with cancer and explains why he was the "Doctors worst nightmare". Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/my-doctors-worst-nightmare/ Phil Sheldon 'My Doctors worst nightmare' World renown expert on climate change and advisor to every American President since Nixon, Professor Stephen Schneider speaks to Phil about his battle with cancer and explains why he was the "Doctors worst nightmare". 14:27 health, wellbeing, body, soul http://www.optimalessentials.com/feast-or-famine/ Are we getting fatter or just efficient fat storing machines? Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1030 http://www.optimalessentials.com/feast-or-famine/ Phil Sheldon Feast or Famine Are we getting fatter or just efficient fat storing machines? 12:07 health, wellbeing, body, soul