Exploring the psychosomatic aspects of cardio-metabolic disease - a podcast by Bio-Practica Nutraceuticals

Brenda is a naturopath, nutritionist, medical herbalist, clinical mentor, and lecturer with over 18 years’ clinical experience. She also spent 10 years as an Intensive Care registered nurse. Brenda specialises in the holistic management of cardio-metabolic dysfunction and autoimmune disease. Her focus as a clinician is on correcting the underlying imbalances that may be contributing to the development and/or progression of these chronic illnesses.

In her clinical practice Brenda bridges the divide between orthodox medicine and holistic, natural medicine and helps patients attain the best from both treatment paradigms. As a speaker and educator Brenda presents clinically relevant, engaging materials to help healthcare practitioners easily and effectively utilise the latest scientific information for the benefit of their patients.

1. Discuss psycho-somatic and metaphysical aspects of cardio-metabolic disease.

2. Explore how statins can detrimentally affect the stress response through alterations in steroidogenesis.

3. Review the inter-relationship between emotional stress, inflammation, metabolic acidosis, and cardio-metabolic disease.