The House of Wellness TV: Season 8, Episode 3
This week on The House of Wellness, the team dishes on the benefits of edible insects, life-saving spider venoms, the world of parasites and more. Watch the full episode.
The House of Wellness – Season 8, Episode 3
On this episode of The House of Wellness, the team are buzzing about the world of insects and how these little critters can do wonders for our overall well-being.
Also this week:
- When it comes to the potential health benefits, world-renowned Brooklyn chef and edible insect ambassador Joseph Yoon discusses why crunching down on a beetle or caterpillar might not be such a bad idea.
- In the middle of mosquito season, it’s no secret they can transmit some pretty nasty viruses, and there’s a list of them to be wary of (including Buruli ulcers).
- Dr Isabelle Carr explains why leeches are more beneficial to our health than we think, with St Vincent’s Hospital reconstructive surgeon Pedro Aguilar and leech farmer Brian Woodbridge.
- Body-positive activist and skincare expert Ruchi Page shares the importance of diversified foundation shades and complexion products, and reveals her go-tos for deeper skin tones.
- How to work towards maintaining skin hydration for glowing beauty, with hair and makeup artist Jade Kisnorbo.
- While venomous spiders can cause us harm, molecular geneticist Dr Nathan Palpant says some of these bugs contain life-saving venom too, including the deadly funnel web for heart attacks.
- What maintaining a healthy and diverse microbiome can do for our kids’ health.
- Drs Isabelle and Nick Carr explain what parasites are and what they do.
- How ubiquinol can help promote a healthy heart.
- Zoe Bingley-Pullin prepares a high-protein recipe using walnuts for a healthy meatless taco that’s packed with healthy greens.
Get all that and more on The House of Wellness TV at 2pm Fridays and noon on Sundays on the Seven Network.
Cast: Luke Darcy, Jo Stanley, Jacqui Felgate, and Dr Nick Carr with Luke Hines, Zoe Bingley-Pullin, Jade Kisnorbo and Sarah Davidson.
