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This conversation is taken from my video review of the Slate Electric Flosser. The company describes it as “the future of floss”. It's listed online at $79.99 and comprises three elements - a flosser, a massaging gum sweeper, and a tongue scraper. I bought it and used it for six and a half weeks before I went for my routine dental cleaning appointment and got my dentist's reaction (!). You can hear about that in my review video of the Slate flosser that's now on YouTube. See my video review here: https://youtu.be/cN7whzlICnM As part of my review, I interviewed the company's CEO and co-founder - Brynn Snyder. Fun fact: Her husband, Dr. Danny Snyder invented the Slate Flosser. Among my questions for Brynn, I asked about the alleged benefits in early users, the possibility of inadvertent gum trauma with the device, the potential benefit to waiting after eating before using the flosser, and what kind of feedback they'd had on the almost $80 price tag. I recommend you take a look at my video review on YouTube to hear what I feel were the pros and cons of my experience with the Slate flosser. And, find out what happened when I went to see my dentist after I'd been using the electric flosser for six and a half weeks.

This interview is taken from my video review of the Weo bottle. See the full episode, including my ‘likes' and ‘dislikes' about using the $219 smart bottle on the healthHackers® YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/E2LUCbpvBIU Weo uses electricity to apparently enhance the natural health properties of your drinking water at a molecular level. The brand suggests this provides an antioxidant-rich water that “enhances physical performance, cognitive function, and skin health.” In this interview, the company's chief health officer, Dr Kelly Halderman, spoke to me about all kinds of alleged potential benefits linked to drinking Weo water, including improvements in exercise performance, metabolic health, skin health, gut health, sleep quality, lowering body fat, and more.

Do you find yourself comparing your little one to their peers, wondering why yours isn't sitting, crawling, walking, or climbing yet? Then this episode is for you! In episode 63, you'll hear:

In this episode of healthHackers®, Meenal Lele - medical researcher, author of ‘The Baby and The Biome,' allergy mom, and founder CEO of Lil Mixins - spoke to me about:

The author of ‘Bumpin' - the Modern Guide to Pregnancy', Leslie Schrock, joined me for this special episode of healthHackers® to talk all about essential preparation for labor and delivery in a hospital setting. Leslie's book has been described as the “new pregnancy bible” and came about because of her feelings of helplessness following several complicated pregnancies and losses. Bumpin' was written in real time while Leslie was pregnant with her son TJ. Since then, she's had another baby - Dylan, who's now three months old. Both birth experiences involved difficult and unexpected events. There was SO much I wanted to talk to Leslie about (the book covers conception all the way to postpartum and has been a resource for me in my own pregnancy) but for this episode we honed in on the key event that pregnant women (including me) spend a lot of time thinking about… the big moment, the showdown… the actual birth. Leslie covers:

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and how to choose the way you feel about… anything. When I watched a video of psychologist Dr Debbie Joffe Ellis giving a presentation in which she suggested that anxiety, anger, and other emotions are a CHOICE, I knew I had to invite her to appear as a guest on healthHackers® so she could share with all of you (and me!) HOW we get to create our own emotions. Dr Debbie is a world-renowned expert in REBT. She spent years collaborating with her husband, the father and creator of REBT, Dr Albert Ellis, before he passed away in 2007. His work is understood to have helped lay the foundations for the well-known CBT; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. One of Dr Debbie's primary goals is sharing the techniques of REBT with everyone - not just teaching health care professionals. In her words, REBT “minimizes misery and maximizes joy, when the reality is that life probably will contain loss and suffering for most of us.” In episode 60, Dr Debbie covers:

Dr Cindy Duke is known to her fans and followers as ‘America’s Only Dual Fertility Expert & Virologist’. She’s the founding physician and director of the Nevada Fertility Institute in Las Vegas, as well as a scientific advisor to medtech and femtech startups, and the host of the ‘Girl Powered Success & Survival International’ podcast. Episode 59 comprises a breakdown of things to know when pregnancy is NOT happening the old-fashioned way. Plus, find out how the pandemic has prompted some people to build a family, while others have chosen to freeze their eggs. Topics covered:

Get your period back by fixing your relationship to food and fitness... If you lost your period while you were trying to get healthy - that isn’t healthy. Registered dietitian, Elena Kunicki, is devoted to helping women quit self-imposed rules around eating, stop over-exercising, and realize that losing their period (aka hypothalamic amenorrhea) is a wake-up call. If you suspect the disappearance of your cycle is associated with your lifestyle choices (even if - according to your mirror, doctor, friends and family - “you don’t look underweight”), this episode is well worth a listen. Elena shares her backstory, when her turning point came, and how she helps clients change their relationships to food and fitness so they can get their period back (without going on the pill). We also cover all of this:

While I was filming my review of the ZOE personalized nutrition plan recently (see video link below), I interviewed the company’s scientific co-founder, Professor Tim Spector - an epidemiologist from King’s College London, gut microbiome expert, and author who was also one of the first ever guests on healthHackers (see Episode 2!). ⠀⠀ Since Tim and I last recorded healthHackers together, his scientific progress through the study of personalized nutrition has grown by leaps and bounds. He also launched a COVID symptom study tracking app (currently used by over 4.5 million people), and released a groundbreaking new book - ‘Spoon-Fed: Why Almost Everything We’ve Been Told About Food is Wrong’. ⠀⠀ There was so much I wanted to talk to Tim about. So, after we finished filming his interview for my ZOE video review, he kindly agreed to stay on the call so we could record this quick additional episode for you. ⠀⠀ In Episode 57, Tim covers: ⠀⠀

Can you prevent your child from developing a food allergy? How close are we to a ‘cure’ for allergies? And is our super-clean pandemic lifestyle causing problems for our children’s microbiomes that could make them more likely to develop allergies? Dr Tina Sindher is Clinical Assistant Professor of Allergy and Immunology in the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine for the pioneering Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research at Stanford University here in Silicon Valley. It’s where scientists are working hard on new therapies - including a lasting cure - for allergies and asthma.  I’ve been longing for years to hear abut the ground-breaking work and clinical trials going on at the Sean N Parker Center, so it was a real privilege to speak to Dr Sindher on healthHackers. This episode also has a strong personal interest for me because I have a food allergy. Mine is to nuts. But don’t worry, I didn’t waffle on about myself all the time.

Hair loss… What’s “normal”? Does everyone’s hair get thinner as we age? How can stress, changes in weight, your shampoo, and even shower water affect your hair? Plus... why are people putting caster oil on their hair? Dr Carrie Jones describes her work as helping “hormonally challenged people feel less crazy”. She is board certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology with a Master's in Public Health, has spent over 15 years working in integrative medicine. In this episode, Dr Jones covers:

Purely Obsessional OCD (Pure O) with psychotherapist India Haylor. Don’t believe obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is *only* about hand-washing, checking and tidiness. There’s much more to it, including a lesser known set of invisible symptoms referred to as ‘Pure O’. They can involve mental ruminations, going over memories to check them, arranging thoughts, and mentally assessing lots of “What if?” scenarios. There are many subtypes and themes; each deeply distressing to the person who cannot stop obsessing about them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ My special guest on healthHackers™ episode 54 is India Haylor - psychotherapist and founder of OCD Excellence. She’s been working in OCD for 17 years in both the UK and USA. India also has OCD - and the therapists she trains have had personal experience with it too (it’s part of the hiring criteria). ⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this episode, hear India discuss: ⠀⠀⠀⠀

Child behavior challenges, anxiety, ADHD & autism - and the role of nutrition and lifestyle factors. Dr Nicole Beurkens is known as one of the only clinical psychologists in the world with advanced degrees in nutrition and special education who has spent over 20 years helping families identify the root of their children’s behavior, attention, anxiety, or mood disorders - sometimes where other specialists have failed - using lifestyle solutions before medication. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She’s also a mother-of-four, an award-winning therapist, a published researcher, international consultant, author of two books - and somehow still has time to lead a team of clinicians at her treatment center in Michigan. After learning about Dr Beurkens’ integrative work, I was really keen to interview her on healthHackers. When I was teenager, at least two practitioners linked my debilitating anxiety to fluctuating blood sugar levels. It resulted in a major dietary shift for me (and my family). At the time, we knew barely anything about possible associations between food and brain health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In episode 53, Dr Beurkens shares her insights on:

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Have you ever heard of mouth taping? I recently posted about it on my Instagram Stories the other week (@healthhackers). I’d seen functional dentistry expert and creator of AsktheDentist.com Dr Mark Burhenne talking about it, so I asked my followers if they wanted me to record a healthHackers episode with him. The result of the vote was a majority YES. Well, here we are.

Eczema, psoriasis, hives, dermatitis, rosacea… have you ever dealt with a chronic skin rash? If yes, I know your misery. And so does this week’s healthHacker’s expert guest - more so than most. As a functional clinical nutritionist specializing in chronic rashes (and who’s suffered with her own painful skin issues) Jennifer Fugo is the go-to practitioner for her clients who are trying to figure out what’s underlying their rashes, plus any accompanying symptoms, like brain fog, chronic fatigue, autoimmunity and gut health issues. It was Jennifer’s experience of successfully improving her own painful eczema that inspired her to help others figure out the root causes of their chronic rashes. She’s the founder of Skinterrupt - an online hub of information on a variety of difficult skin conditions, and the host of the Healthy Skin Show podcast. Jennifer is also a member of the American Nutrition Association, an advisor for the Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance, and authored the book ‘The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper: How to Eat Healthy without Breaking the Bank.’ In this episode, you’ll hear Jennifer’s views on:

If you’ve seen Dr Robert Cywes on his YouTube channel you’ll be familiar with his straight talking, no fuss videos aimed at those looking to find out what's at the root of their diabetes or obesity. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ His medical background includes 18 years of performing obesity surgery (over 8000 times). He’s also a board certified pediatric general surgeon and specializes in helping adults and teenagers through his practice in Palm Beach, Florida.  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dr Cywes used to weigh nearly 300 pounds - and has described his experience as an “ongoing journey” of losing weight and understanding why he became heavy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do not expect this episode of healthHackers to be a lecture on eating less and exercising more. Dr Cywes is known for taking a different approach. One that looks at tackling addiction to carbohydrates. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this episode, you’ll hear:

If your sleep habits feel like they’ve shifted since the coronavirus crisis began - I think you’re going to enjoy healthHackers episode 45 with sleep researcher, PhD student resident of clinical psychology at the University of Alabama, and committee member of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Christina Pierpaoli Parker. Christina’s work has featured in numerous publications including the Journal of Aging & Health, and Clinical Gerontologist. She also writes for Psychology Today covering sleep, aging and sexual wellness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this episode, we cover: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Have you heard of ‘post-traumatic growth’? Psychologist Dr Richard Tedeschi developed the term with his colleague in the mid-90s.  Right now, while most of America remains under some form of lockdown in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, I asked the eminent, award-winning trauma specialist how a person can transform in a positive way after suffering or adversity. Dr Tedeschi is now Professor Emeritus of the University of North Carolina - Charlotte, and holds the position of Distinguished Chair at the Boulder Crest Institute for Post-Traumatic Growth in Virginia. In this episode, you’ll hear:

Keys to a better love life, and boosting testosterone among men. [This episode was recorded in London just before I relocated to America.] John Gray is one of the best-known and bestselling relationship authors of all time. He’s written 26 books and is most famous for his iconic ‘Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus’ franchise. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ John has been teaching millions of men and women how to achieve more fulfilling love lives for over 40 years - and it might come as a surprise to hear that, prior to training as a psychologist, he was a celibate monk for nine years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We filmed this episode of healthHackers behind the scenes at the UK’s first Health Optimization Summit in London where John delivered his keynote speech, about the ways that stress and hormones affect men and women differently within a relationship. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this episode, you’ll hear John’s views on: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

healthHackers is back! Thanks for hanging in there for me while I moved to America.

Toxic people and how to take back your life. This is a must-listen for anybody who interacts with other human beings! It’s the second time Dr Ramani has appeared as my guest on healthHackers® and once again she blew me away with her supreme expertise on dealing with selfish, entitled and narcissistic partners, family members, friends, colleagues and acquaintances. My first interview with Dr Ramani last year became the MOST-WATCHED and MOST-COMMENTED-ON video of all time on the healthHackers® YouTube channel. Her latest book, “Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility,” is about to go on sale and Dr R spoke to me ahead of its release to share some fascinating insights. In this episode, you’ll discover:

My guest this week is responsible for more than 30,000 babies! Professor Simon Fishel is a multi-award-winning scientist and fertility treatment specialist. He was part of the original pioneering team at the world’s first in vitro fertilisation (IVF) clinic in 1980. Since then, he’s dedicated his career to helping people have children. He founded CARE Fertility - a network of IVF centres in the UK, and is also the CEO of ProFaM - a company that recently made headlines after launching a medical procedure that could delay the menopause by 20 years using ovarian tissue freezing. In this episode, you’ll discover:

Physician Dr Mithu Storoni spent two years combing through hundreds of research papers and clinical studies on stress. She condensed her findings into one majorly insightful and evidence-based manual that’s choc-full of handy tips and information for all of us to benefit from: ‘Stress-Proof - The Scientific Solution To Protect Your Brain And Body - And Be More Resilient Everyday.’ In this episode, you’ll discover:

As well as being a multi-award-winning surgeon working at The Royal London and St Bartholomew’s Hospitals, Professor Shafi Ahmed is a health tech entrepreneur, a 3x TEDx speaker, has delivered over 250 keynote speeches in 30 countries and was awarded four honorary PhDs. Shafi is known as ‘the world’s most watched surgeon' after he began broadcasting his tumour removal operations so that students around the world could watch his every move and learn from his techniques. Over the past few years, he’s livestreamed his operations on national television as well as in 360 degree virtual reality video and also wore Snapchat spectacles throughout another procedure - recording and broadcasting clips as he progressed through the op. In this episode, you’ll find out:

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Smart breast pumps and pelvic floor strengtheners. I’m joined by a leader in women’s health and lifestyle technology this week. Tania Boler is the founder and CEO of Elvie - the brand behind revolutionary devices impacting women’s intimate health in a very positive way. In this episode, you’ll discover:

Memory hacks, machine learning & mind-blowing brain power. Based in Toronto, the multi-award-winning Dr Blake Richards specialises in combining neuroscience with artificial intelligence - something that sets him apart from many others in his field. In this video, you’ll discover:

Why the low-fat diet has “done a lot of damage.” Dr Trudi Deakin is a registered dietitian, and chief executive of the charity X-PERT Health, who specialises in training healthcare professionals to prevent and manage Type 2 diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome. I caught up with her at the Public Health Collaboration Annual Conference 2019 in central London, where she was one of the key speakers addressing an audience of health professionals and patients who want to see changes made to conventional NHS eating guidelines. In this episode, you’ll hear Trudi’s views on:

Mental strength trainer Amy Morin has a powerful and moving backstory. Her husband and mother both died when she was in her twenties, then another relative was diagnosed with a terminal illness. During her grief, and while working as a psychotherapist, she decided to figure out what made some people mentally tougher than others. After publishing a list online - it went viral - and she later released the bestselling book ’13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do,’ plus two follow-up titles; ’13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do,’ and later ’13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do.’ In this episode, you’ll discover:

To mark the start of Allergy Awareness Week 2019, I’m joined by allergy blogger and journalist Emma Amoscato, who recently published ‘Living with Allergies’ - a book that the charity Allergy UK has endorsed as “the first comprehensive book ever” on allergies. As a mum of two children with multiple allergies, Emma couldn’t find a handy guide to help her navigate the medical information and everyday management of allergies, so decided to write one herself. In it, she brings together straight-to-the-point, useful knowledge from leading experts. Emma is a brave and inspirational mum who blogs at: freefromfarmhouse.co.uk/ FYI: This episode covers issues close to my heart and consequently involves me sharing a few of my own experiences with allergic living. In this podcast, you’ll hear…

Making mindfulness easy for busy people. Mindfulness teacher, psychotherapist and author Padraig O’Morain wrote the books: ‘Mindfulness on the Go,’ ‘Mindfulness for Worriers,’ and ‘Kindfulness.’ He’s been practising mindfulness for more than 25 years and teaching it for over a decade. In this episode you’ll discover:

Exercising while pregnant & why new mums should believe in themselves. Chemmy Alcott’s been described as one of Britain's greatest ever female skiers; she took the British champion title SEVEN times and is the ONLY British female to ever win a World Cup skiing run. But during her pregnancies and early motherhood, Chemmy experienced some negative judgement surrounding her decisions to continue physical training and return to work 10 days after having her first baby. Following a period of self-doubt, she realised how important it is for mothers to believe in themselves and to do what’s right for them and their families - regardless of what other people think. She’s launched a podcast revealing and discussing the realities of motherhood - the type of podcast she searched for when she was pregnant but couldn’t find. In this episode, you’ll discover…

Handling traumatic experiences, and the best treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). HealthHackers Ep 30 features consultant clinical psychologist and trauma specialist David Trickey, who has spent nearly 20 years working with traumatised children and families. He has extensive experience in helping children who have witnessed one parent murdering the other. This expertise sets him apart from many practitioners in his field. David also acts as an expert witness for the police and the courts. In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why some people are always hungrier than others, plus - dangerous supplements. Dr Giles Yeo is an obesity geneticist, author and science presenter, who specialises in studying the control of bodyweight. He’s also pretty clued up on the supplements industry after participating in a TV investigation into it, so I made sure we addressed some of your listener questions about vitamin pills. In this episode of HealthHackers, you’ll hear:

The reason we keep sabotaging ourselves & how three words could stop it. Marisa Peer has spent more than 30 years as a therapist with a high-profile client list, including award-winning actors, rock stars, athletes, Royalty and CEOs. In this episode, you’ll hear Marisa explain:

Dealing with death, and the best thing you can do for someone who’s grieving. I hope this episode will be useful to everyone - because let’s face it, we are all going to die and we should talk about it long before it happens, according to grief psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE. Drawing on 25 years of experience working with bereaved families, Julia provides practical advice and explanations in this interview. She’s the Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK and author of Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death and Surviving. Julia was also a close friend to Princess Diana and is now godmother to Prince George - William and Kate’s son, who would have been Diana’s grandson. In this episode, you’ll hear:

The 90 second hack to build rock-solid confidence and resilience. California-based psychologist Dr Joan Rosenberg has developed a technique that encourages you to ride the waves of your most uncomfortable feelings and transform them into inner strength. It’s been nicknamed ‘The Rosenberg Reset’. After more than 35 years of helping clients and clinicians to achieve emotional mastery, Dr Joan has written a book about her formula. ’90 Seconds to a Life You Love’ details how we can all lean into uncomfortable feelings, putting an end to negative self-talk and fears of being judged by others. In this episode, you’ll discover:

Achieving the extraordinary and optimising your performance. HealthHackers Ep 25 features the sports scientist, two-time Olympian, pro-athlete consultant, celebrity trainer and co-founder of London’s Centre for Health and Human Performance, Professor Greg Whyte OBE. When Greg’s not advising professional athletes, like boxer Anthony Joshua, he’s busy coaching celebrities to conquer major endurance challenges... He’s the man who trained comedian David Walliams to swim across the English Channel, Gary Barlow, Cheryl Cole and Chris Moyles to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Eddie Izzard to run 43 marathons in 51 days, Davina McCall to complete a 506 mile ultra-triathlon, Dermot O’Leary and Olly Murs to trek across the driest desert in Africa, John Bishop to cycle, row and run from Paris to London, and BBC Radio 1’s Greg James to tackle five triathlons in five days. In this episode you’ll hear: -Greg’s three steps for anyone who wants to achieve the seemingly impossible -how he designs training plans for non-athletic celebrities attempting monumental endurance challenges -which of his celeb clients has impressed Greg the most -the positive mental gains we could all get from setting a New Year challenge -Greg’s top methods for faster recovery during extreme training -why we shouldn’t fear exercise-induced inflammation -the reason Greg thinks post-training ice baths are a bad idea -which ‘expensive’ muscle recovery therapy he doesn’t endorse -how Greg helps people with cancer to potentially reverse muscle loss caused by chemotherapy -his most fascinating discovery about human performance during his career so far -why we need to keep challenging dogma -Greg’s proudest sporting career moment -plus, how Greg turned a long-held scientific belief on its head by proving it was wrong Watch the video or read the article at HealthHackers.uk

How to handle a grudge. The internationally bestselling psychological crime fiction author Sophie Hannah - whose books include the Hercule Poirot novels in the Agatha Christie continuation series, as well as contemporary thrillers - discusses her first self-help title, 'How to Hold a Grudge: From Resentment to Contentment - the Power of Grudges to Transform Your Life.' In this episode, you’ll find out: -how to use a grudge to your advantage -why Sophie believes telling yourself to simply forgive and move on isn’t a great strategy -why we should hold grudges about people, not against them -how a grudge can be protective and life-enhancing -two of Sophie’s favourite (and funny) grudge stories -how Sophie came to be the continuation writer for Agatha Christie, authoring three Hercule Poirot novels -plus, the influence her grudges have on her crime thriller narratives Get the show notes at healthhackers.uk

Females over 40: Optimising health when it feels like things are changing. Nutritional therapist Nicola Moore is part of the senior academic team at The Institute for Optimum Nutrition where she helps train and educate the next generation of nutritionists. Her special interest in the immune system, gut health and hormones, plus her one-to-one work with women in their forties and older, made her the perfect HealthHackers guest for this important conversation. In this episode of HealthHackers, you’ll discover: -the most common reasons women in their forties come to see Nicola for help -why your body wants you to put on a little bit of fat as you get older -what the perimenopause means for you -the potential link between cruciferous vegetables and protection from an increased risk of breast cancer -the real reason you might be dealing with flatulence (and it’s not your suspected food intolerance) -why your digestion could be feeling different in your forties -Nicola’s warning over supplementing with iron -how Nicola decides whether a client could benefit from taking vitamin supplements -what's frustrating Nicola about the nutrition industry today -Nicola’s concerns about following a low-FODMAP diet without guidance -why she prefers to add, not remove, foods from your diet -Plus, Nicola’s favourite three foods for great health! Watch the video or get the show notes at healthhackers.uk

The US chef turning an NFL team ‘plegan’. Charity Morgan is shaking things up in American football nutrition after she started cooking plant-based vegan meals for her husband, Tennessee Titans NFL player Derrick Morgan and his teammates. In this episode of HealthHackers, you’ll hear: -what eating ‘plegan’ means -why Charity says she came up with a term that’s different to vegan -the changes she saw in her husband when he went plegan -why his teammates took notice and wanted to join in -how she decides what to cook for her NFL athletes -what happened to the Tennessee Titans’ performance after 15 players went plegan -how many calories an NFL player burns in a day -what she makes Derrick for breakfast on a match day -how she adapts the diet for player preferences, including low-carb -the impact she feels the diet has had on her own body See the full show notes at healthhackers.uk

How to handle a narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath. #HealthHackers Ep 21 with Dr Ramani Durvasula. In this episode of #HealthHackers with the psychologist and author of ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Narcissistic Relationship’, you’ll hear: -how to spot a narcissist -what to do if you are in a relationship with one -the reason a narcissist cheats -how to win over your narcissistic boss -the single most important way to prevent your child from becoming a narcissist -what Dr Ramani makes of Donald Trump’s personality traits -the difference between a narcissist, sociopath and psychopath -who will charm you the most; a psychopath or sociopath -how a psychopath would react if you told them they were a psychopath -what to do if you think your friend or colleague is a sociopath Get the show notes here: https://bit.ly/2ACRRex and see more episodes at healthhackers.uk

The one common theme in all successful diets with Dale Pinnock a.k.a. The Medicinal Chef. Dale knows a thing or two about healthy eating - he’s written 14 books about it, holds a degree in nutrition and post graduate diploma in nutritional medicinal, plus he’s a chef - so he knows how to make it all taste amazing! In this 30 minute podcast, you’ll hear: -Dale's theory on the common theme in all successful diets -his top 3 nutritional secrets to a longer, healthier life -which supplements he takes everyday -how he became known as the The Medicinal Chef -his biggest worry about the way we eat today -why he went vegan, then quit after 20 years -what happened when he began eating meat again -Dale’s experience of chronic acne from the age of 11 -how he incorporates intermittent fasting into his daily routine -the fats he chooses to cook with, and the ones he avoids -plus, some mouth-watering seasonal pumpkin recipes Get the show notes at https://bit.ly/2DLAdIW

Mood food & eating to boost brain function. Dr Drew specialises in combining brain science with nutrition. He’s the founder of The Brain Food Clinic in New York & author of three books, including the bestselling ’50 Shades of Kale’ & the award-winning ‘Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients that Fuel Brain Power, Boost Weight Loss & Transform Your Health’. He’s also the guy who founded National Kale Day! In this episode of #HealthHackers, you’ll discover: ~Dr Drew’s number one anti-depressant ~which diet has shown to decrease the risk of getting depression by up to 50% ~the foods to eat for a healthy, happy mind ~why sugar is a bad habit, not an addiction ~which supplements have the most data suggesting they could help improve depression ~why Dr Drew quit being a vegetarian ~the number one disrupter for cognition ~why medication is great ~his insights for identifying whether you are depressed ~advice for anxiety management ~which vitamin deficiency can trigger psychosis ~plus, Dr Drew’s brain-boosting dinner ingredients ADDED EXTRA! Dr Drew is offering all HealthHackers listeners 15% OFF his ‘Eat To Beat Depression’ e-course. Follow this link to see the show notes and get your coupon code: https://bit.ly/2QKqDsg

How high-definition medicine, tailored to each of us, will revolutionise the way we manage illness. Dr Eric Topol is an eminent cardiologist, geneticist, and director at the Scripps Translational Science Institute (a test ground for pioneering medical sensors, wearables & other new tech). He’s authored two bestselling books about the future of medicine and his expertise has now hit the UK as he’s writing a review for the NHS on how staff can prepare for a more digital future; the kind in which doctors, nurses and patients could be using artificial intelligence, robotics, genomics and digital medicine. In this episode of HealthHackers, Eric explains: ~ the potential power of medical treatment that is bespoke to you, rather than one-size-fits-all approaches ~ how having a “virtual coach” in your phone or smart speaker could one day prevent heart attacks, seizures and strokes ~ the future blood test that may be able to detect cancer before it has a chance to grow ~ the app that would process your macronutrients every time you take a picture of your meal ~ why obesity is not just down to eating too much ~ how treatment for T2 diabetes is “a mess” today ~ why screening everybody for a condition is “stupid” and “wasteful” ~ how your DNA and gut microbiome assessment would influence your future medical treatment ~ the purpose of gathering biological data about each of us from the moment we are born ~ how the NHS is leading the rest of the world in incorporating new technologies ~ the reason the UK is the world leader in genomics (DNA sequencing) ~ how we’ll be doing our own blood tests using our smartphones in years to come ~ his opinion of the biggest potential barrier to implementing cutting-edge health tech more widely ~ what Eric thinks of our free-at-the-point-of-use NHS system, compared to America’s paid-for structure Get the show notes here: bit.ly/2QupeGi

Why Mikhaila Peterson credits an all-beef diet for getting rid of her severe arthritis & depression. Mikhaila’s not a dietician, nutritionist or doctor - she’s a young woman with a personal story of nearly lifelong suffering from severe and painful health conditions that would touch the hearts of even the hardiest among us. In this episode of #HealthHackers you’ll hear Mikhaila explain: ~WHY she cut out all foods apart from beef ~how she saw her severe arthritis, depression & chronic fatigue improve ~her transition from taking a plethora of different medications to NONE ~what her latest blood tests reveal about her health ~why she sympathises with critics of her “ridiculous sounding” diet ~what her doctors have said about it ~how her famous psychologist dad, Jordan Peterson, also became convinced by the diet ~what goes wrong if she eats something other than beef ~how she plans to feed her baby as she grows up ~plus, Mikhaila’s reaction to criticism of her selling dietary consultations despite not being a nutritionist or dietician Get the show notes here: https://bit.ly/2wQOf5o

Eating to prevent crooked teeth. #HealthHackers Ep 16 with functional dentist & author of The Dental Diet, Dr Steven Lin. In this episode, you’ll hear Steven explain: how to help prevent your child from needing braces, the way breastfeeding influences jaw development, what you can do about your crooked teeth as an adult (if you don’t want to wear braces), how to spot a potential heart attack warning in your mouth, the reason mouthwash is a bad idea, and why good ‘tongue posture’ matters. Get the show notes here: https://bit.ly/2MJr8Ra

Getting shut inside a tank while inhaling 97% oxygen for an hour might sound a bit scary - but according to specialist Robert Pender, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can have great health & recovery benefits. The award-winning specialist, who's spent 29 years working within the field of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, provides sessions for a vast range of clients including ultra famous sports stars, children undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy, people dealing with fibromyalgia or carbon monoxide poisoning, as well as individuals looking for wrinkle-prevention or faster skin healing after cosmetic surgery. There’s some debate over the efficacy of HBOT. It has long been used as a therapeutic intervention but the evidence for it hasn’t been proven in randomised controlled trials. In this episode of HealthHackers, you’ll hear: -why people go for HBOT sessions -how 97% oxygen affects our bodies (we typically breathe 21% in normal air) -what happened when Rob gave HBOT to players in a struggling Premier League team -why Rob often sees clients for free -why it could help you sleep -the reason HBOT is also reportedly being used by women following facelifts -plus, why Rob has invited the London Mayor for a session Get the show notes here: https://bit.ly/2AMdP0Q

Can kefir help improve IBS, depression & anxiety? Shann Nix Jones is a bestselling author on gut health, she’s also the founder of Chuckling Goat - a company based on a farm in Wales that makes a potent probiotic drink, called kefir. The drink has gained a reputation for helping improve skin problems like eczema and acne, but according to Shann, the power of probiotics goes much further. In this episode you'll hear about the link between gut health, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety and how probiotics could play a role in improving symptoms. Get the show notes here: https://bit.ly/2M73TQI