Growing Up In Extreme Conditions
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest: Manu Toigo
Guest Bio: Manu Toigo -star of The Discovery Channel’s “Survivor: Naked and Afraid” television show talking about her life growing up on a sugar cane farm in Far Queensland, Australia and how it affected her health and fitness. She also has an in-depth discussion about how she contracted Dengue Fever in Panama during filming.
Segment Overview
Manu Toigo talks about how she was exposed to extreme conditions as a child and how her childhood experiences prepared her physically and mentally for her life as an adventurer. She also touches on her development of a “natural immunity” to some of the viruses and other physical dangers of Australia and home remedies learned from her mother.
Transcription
Health Professional Radio
Neal Howard: Hello, and thanks for listening to Health Professional Radio. I’m your host, Neal Howard. In studio today with us, star of Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid, Ms. Manu Toigo. How are you doing today, Manu?
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