The House of Wellness Radio – Full Show 3rd December

Skin cancer checks, how you could win an all-inclusive wellness trip to Bali, and supporting people with disabilities – tune into this week’s episode of The House of Wellness radio show for all that and more.

On this week’s The House of Wellness radio show:

How to stay safe under the sun

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, resulting in around 2000 deaths each year.

Head of SunSmart at Cancer Council Victoria, Emma Glassenbury, shares the latest statistics on survival rates and diagnosis for skin cancer in Australia.

Emma gives her must-know tips on how to detect skin cancer, when to get your moles checked and what tanning can mean for your skin health.

Plus, how to properly apply sunscreen, why men need to careful of occupational exposure to the sun, and the free UV index app that can help you understand your sun exposure risk.

Supporting people with disabilities

One in six people experience some form of disability globally.

This International Day of People with Disability, board director of the Spinal Research Institute Nick Morris talks about the key theme for this year on raising awareness and understanding people with disability.

Also a Paralympic gold medalist, Nick talks about his experience navigating his teen years with a spinal cord injury and some of the key issues facing people with disabilities.

He also shares how Australia leads the world in accessibility for those living with disabilities, and what else can be done to help support the community. Plus, how the Spinal Research Institute is looking to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries.

Chair of Kids Foundation Susie O’Neill calls in to explain the work her charity does to help children living with injury and trauma.

Win an all-inclusive trip to Bali

The House of Wellness is giving away two all-inclusive trips to Bali, each for two people. They’ll get a week of rejuvenation at Luke Darcy’s Sukhavati Bali Health Retreat program.

The all-inclusive wellness escape, valued at $13k comprises seven nights packed with daily yoga sessions, Ayurvedic treatments (consultation, facials, foot massages, meals), airfare, and more.

Submit your entry by December 18.

Also on the show this week:

• The team reveals why liquid and plant-based oils are generally known to be the healthiest oils to use in the kitchen.
• Used in Ayurvedic medicine, here’s how Tribulus may help support a healthy libido.

Presenters 

Guests

• Emily Glassenbury, head of SunSmart at Cancer Council Victoria
• Nick Morris, Paralympic gold medallist and Spinal Research Institute’s board director