The Pillars of Health Podcast Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:12:44 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2598344 en-au © 2026 The Pillars of Health Podcast yes 5b6a45dd-f163-5db4-965a-acb33a666266 ben.eshelby@formulae.com.au Ben Eshelby and Nick Krasner episodic false Dr Nick Krasner GP and Ben Eshelby Compounding Pharmacist discuss the different perspectives of health - from traditional western medicine to emerging therapies to cultural medicines. 


Dr Nick Krasner qualified as a doctor at Liverpool University (UK) in 1992. He gained his GP qualifications and his Masters in Sports Medicine in London, where he also lectured doctors and medical students and later worked for Tottenham Hotspur and Barnet soccer teams.He has a special interest in psychology, having written the book on depression entitled ’10 Simple Paths to Happiness.’


Ben Eshelby, is a compounding pharmacist specialising in the human gut and skin microbiomes. With more than 25 years of pharmacy experience, he now focuses on using personalised probiotics and gut microbiome therapies along with personalised micronutrient supplementation to help prevent illness and facilitate health. He has a published paper on the gut microbiome in space travel and regularly speaks at medical industry events. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ben Eshelby and Nick Krasner ben.eshelby@formulae.com.au https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6357dl9fzqbhpsaxuon7nboce6if?.jpg The Pillars of Health Podcast Ben Eshelby Dr Nick Krasner Ep 5: Could probiotics be dangerous? Ep 5: Could probiotics be dangerous? “What is there that is not poison? All things are poison and nothing is without poison. Solely the dose determines that a thing is not a poison." So wrote Paracelcus in 1538. 

Our understanding of gut microbiome science is still in its infancy and yet we are all familiar with taking probiotics for various conditions - often being promoted as being "potent" and "high dose". 

Whilst there appears to be no immediate consequences to human health now, is there a risk further down the track? We are starting to understand that many chronic conditions seem to be triggered by "dysbiosis" or imbalances in the gut. Could we create such a dysbiosis by indiscriminate use of probioitics and overloading on specific strains? Dr Nick and Ben discuss the theory behind this. 

]]> “What is there that is not poison? All things are poison and nothing is without poison. Solely the dose determines that a thing is not a poison." So wrote Paracelcus in 1538. 

Our understanding of gut microbiome science is still in its infancy and yet we are all familiar with taking probiotics for various conditions - often being promoted as being "potent" and "high dose". 

Whilst there appears to be no immediate consequences to human health now, is there a risk further down the track? We are starting to understand that many chronic conditions seem to be triggered by "dysbiosis" or imbalances in the gut. Could we create such a dysbiosis by indiscriminate use of probioitics and overloading on specific strains? Dr Nick and Ben discuss the theory behind this. 

]]> Ben Eshelby and Nick Krasner Buzzsprout-19024843 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400 910 1 5 full false Ep 4: Exercise Ep 4: Exercise Everyone knows that exercise is important. The problem is, there are so many different types - jogging, walking weights, aerobics, cycling, golf and the list goes on. But what kind of exercise do you really need to be doing and why? 

In this episode Dr Nick is in his wheelhouse. With a masters in Sports medicine, he is credentialed as being a team doctor for the Tottenam Hotspurs and has helped professional tennis players on their journey to success at Wimbledon.  In this episode he weeds out the truth from the trends. 

]]> Everyone knows that exercise is important. The problem is, there are so many different types - jogging, walking weights, aerobics, cycling, golf and the list goes on. But what kind of exercise do you really need to be doing and why? 

In this episode Dr Nick is in his wheelhouse. With a masters in Sports medicine, he is credentialed as being a team doctor for the Tottenam Hotspurs and has helped professional tennis players on their journey to success at Wimbledon.  In this episode he weeds out the truth from the trends. 

]]> Ben Eshelby and Nick Krasner Buzzsprout-18916201 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1002 full false Ep 3: Energy Part 2: Cellular Energy. The easiest biochemistry lesson you'll have :) Ep 3: Energy Part 2: Cellular Energy. The easiest biochemistry lesson you'll have :) In this episode we talk ATP, mitochondria, ageing and the biochemical processes of energy production in the human body. There are so many supplements around that claim to boost energy but how do they work, do they work and are they safe? We promise its not too technical!  

]]> In this episode we talk ATP, mitochondria, ageing and the biochemical processes of energy production in the human body. There are so many supplements around that claim to boost energy but how do they work, do they work and are they safe? We promise its not too technical!  

]]> Ben Eshelby and Nick Krasner Buzzsprout-18866639 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 1150 full false Ep2: Energy! Ep2: Energy! What does energy mean when we look at human health? What does it mean when you are low in energy or conversely, full of energy? It's not as easy to describe as it seems. You can be low in energy because you are unwell. You can be fatigued. You can be full of energy when you feel spiritually satisfied. We discuss energy from a medical perspective and then look at other sources of what contributes to our 'energy levels'.  

]]> What does energy mean when we look at human health? What does it mean when you are low in energy or conversely, full of energy? It's not as easy to describe as it seems. You can be low in energy because you are unwell. You can be fatigued. You can be full of energy when you feel spiritually satisfied. We discuss energy from a medical perspective and then look at other sources of what contributes to our 'energy levels'.  

]]> Ben Eshelby and Nick Krasner Buzzsprout-18813692 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0400 869 1 2 full false Ep1: What exactly is Health Anyway? Ep1: What exactly is Health Anyway? Ben Eshelby and Nick Krasner Buzzsprout-18729673 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1761 full false