Healthy-ish Podcast: Study finds toxic metals in tampons, but is it the truth?

Bestselling author and gynecologist Dr Jennifer Gunter shares tools to help you sift the truth from the B.S on social media and discusses the latest study on tampons.

Bestselling author and gynecologist Dr Jennifer Gunter is one of the fiercest advocates for women’s health. She shares tools to help you sift the truth from the BS on social media and discusses the latest scandalous health headlines about tampons.

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To hear today's full interview, where she talks about whether you really can balance your hormones...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.

For information on her event Menstruation, Menopause & Medical Mythology at UNSW Sydney on August 15th, see here. You can catch her @drjengunter, via her site here or grab her latest book Blood: The science, medicine and mythology of menstruation (Hachette, $34.99) here. 

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In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

Bestselling author and gynecologist Dr Jennifer Gunter is one of the fiercest advocates for women’s health. She shares tools to help you sift the truth from the BS on social media and discusses the latest scandalous health headlines about tampons.
WANT MORE FROM DR JEN?
To hear today's full interview, where she talks about whether you really can balance your hormones...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.
For information on her event Menstruation, Menopause &amp; Medical Mythology at UNSW Sydney on August 15th, see <a href="https://unswcentreforideas.com/event/jennifer-gunter-menstruation-menopause-medical-mythology" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://unswcentreforideas.com/event/jennifer-gunter-menstruation-menopause-medical-mythology&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722638635087000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1r0x7iZ6LqV48Vd_8mjJyX">here</a>. You can catch her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drjengunter" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/drjengunter&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722638635087000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1jMPU8bs5Ahc_cBm1ZJ8vH">@drjengunter</a>, via her site <a href="https://drjengunter.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drjengunter.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722638635087000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1NM_mBXmPRCxtGWqSgnHvA">here</a> or grab her latest book Blood: The science, medicine and mythology of menstruation (Hachette, $34.99) <a href="https://www.hachette.com.au/dr-jennifer-gunter/blood-the-science-medicine-and-mythology-of-menstruation" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hachette.com.au/dr-jennifer-gunter/blood-the-science-medicine-and-mythology-of-menstruation&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1722638635087000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3xcrtQ0Y7JIwxSOGOmb6Wc">here</a>. 
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In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).

Hosted by Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo, this podcast will help you make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul.

Hosted by Felicity Harley, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday.  For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

Everyday tips for your mind, body and soul

Healthy-ish

Hosted by Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday. 


For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

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