The House of Wellness

Full Episode: Author, Writer, And Speaker Niki Bezzant, Nicky Styris, Dr John Cameron, And Piyara Perera

The House of Wellness

Show Notes

On this episode of The House of Wellness thank to our friends at Chemist Warehouse: Whether you can believe it or not it’s officially MARCH!! So our resident GP Dr John is back to chat about the illnesses that can flare up during the Autumn Season Also speaking of residents, our resident pharmacist Piyara is in to chat about getting prepared for a big run or walk. What to do before? What could affect hydration? Piyara has you covered. Fit over 50s is back and so is Nicky Styris!!! Nicky joins us to give out some of her best tips for being fit over 50 this time chatting about the mindset and how you can work with your body not against it. And Author, Writer, Speaker and Menopause Expert Niki Bezzant is in to answer all your questions when it comes to women's health, midlife health, and overall sustainable wellbeing. And with a new month comes a fantastic new House of Wellness Magazine so Editor of the mag Vanessa Marshall is in to chat about the new issue. If you had any questions for Niki you can contact her on her website: https://www.nikibezzant.com/ or on her Instagram: @nikibezzant

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