The Functional Health Podcast

Teemu Arina is a technology entrepreneur, author, biohacker and founder of the Biohacking Centre.  Do we need to Biohack? What are underlying principles? Is it for everyone?  Teemu is one of the forefront thinkers on the digital transformation of learning, work, leadership, health and - eventually - the future of humanity. His work focuses on studying the intersection of man and the machine and ways to improve productivity, health and wellbeing with biological and technological tools.  In this conversation, we dive into the philosophy of high performance, transcending Maslow's hierarchy of needs, personalising Biohacking to your life, how biohacking can become a copying and much more.  https://biohackercenter.com https://biohackersummit.com BIG THANK YOU TO our sponsors at Glycanage! DISCOUNT: https://glycanage.com/price-and-plans?discount=FUNCTIONALHEALTH

How can we best personalise our diet and lifestyle? How should geographic location influence what we should eat? What are the benefits of sun exposure?  Ryan Carter is a certified health coach, personal trainer and  nutritional therapist.  Ryan is a wealth of knowledge if the field of personalised nutrition and health optimisation. He is incredibly active on instagram with a huge dedicated following where he shares some of his clinical pearls and nutritional philosophies on how to improve your health and wellbeing.  This conversation was incredibly free flowing, and we dive into a lot of different topics with a very experienced practitioner.  https://www.livevitae.com/about https://www.instagram.com/livevitae/ https://www.facebook.com/livevitae https://x.com/livevitaeuk BIG THANK YOU TO our sponsors at Glycanage! DISCOUNT: https://glycanage.com/price-and-plans?discount=FUNCTIONALHEALTH

Jessica Kanerva is a Transformational Breath Practitioner and a Nutritionist. What types of breathwork are there? How can breathwork benefit you? Why we need to focus on our breath? Can breathwork result in psychedelic experiences? We speak about the world of breath work as a healing modality and how our breath can be the bridge between our mind and body. Jessica has a special interest in the links between our body and mind, and her goal is to help people support their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in order to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.  https://www.jessicakanerva.com BIG THANK YOU TO our sponsors at Glycanage! DISCOUNT: https://glycanage.com/price-and-plans?discount=FUNCTIONALHEALTH

Why do I feel tired? What is fatigue?  What can I do to improve energy levels? What are the most evidenced based supplements to support energy and reduce exhaustion? Lorraine Nicolle is an experienced and regulated nutrition clinician, educator and author. In this conversation we discuss the causes of tiredness/exhaustion and how to avoid them, underlying biology of how exhaustion may come about and what lifestyle modifications and supplements can help. Lorraine's expertise lies in her ability to apply nutrition science in the promotion of health and peak performance. She has a track record (of almost 20 years) of working with individuals with a broad range of health conditions, helping them to use nutrition to improve their quality of life.  https://www.lorrainenicollenutrition.co.uk BIG THANK YOU TO our sponsors at Glycanage!    

Professor Gordan Lauc. Gordan is a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Zagreb, Director of the National Centre of Scientific Excellence in Personalised Healthcare, honorary professor at multiple universities and member of the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars. His research team is pioneering the application of glycan biomarkers in the field of precision medicine, forming a new form of biological age clock using Glycans. This is adds to our arsenal in any attempt to improve longevity and healthspan.  Professor Lauc co-authored over 200 research articles that are cited over 5,000 times. In this fascinating episode we discuss:  What determines biological age What are the role of Glycans  How can improve of Glycanage How does the Glycanage clock compare to other biological age clocks  https://glycanage.com   

Dr. Olli Sovijärvi is the head author of the Biohacker's Handbook. Olli has 15-years of clinical experience in multiple areas of medicine including ER, hospital settings, standard healthcare, GP, and personalised functional medicine. He is a truly fascinating individual and it was a real pleasure meeting him and welcoming him on the show.  In this episode we dive into: The history of cold therapy in medicine  The benefits of cold How cold, when and for how long The potential dangers of cold therapy Crazy cold exposure stories and much more https://biohackercenter.com/ https://www.holohabits.com  

Dr Ashok Gupta has dedicated his life to improving people's well-being and helping them achieve their potential. He is the founder and CEO of two health tech businesses. The Gupta Program is a neuroplasticity brain retraining program for chronic immune conditions such as Long Covid and ME/CFS. Ashok personally suffered from ME/CFS when he was studying at Cambridge University, before completely curing himself of the condition, this led him on a Life-long quest to help others recover from chronic and stress-related illnesses. After extensively studying the brain neurology of illness, he published several medical papers and set up and runs a global stress management clinic for over 15 years, which specializes in the treatment of illnesses such as ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia, and associated conditions.   Gupta Program The Gupta Program is a friendly easy-to-use online Brain Retraining course, for recovery from many chronic conditions. The Gupta Program is one of the preeminent programs treating Neuro-Immune conditions and thousands of people have gotten their lives back following its protocols.   Web sites: guptaprogram.com themeaningoflife.tv thecoronaviruschallenge.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashok-gupta-8495a0/

Dr. Gaetan Chevalier is an engineering physicist, professor, author, and research scientist in the fields of fusion and plasma physics, biophotons, biofield, and electrophysiology. He received his PhD in Engineering Physics from the University of Montreal Polytechnic School with specializations in atomic physics and laser spectroscopy. He then spent four years researching plasma physics and nuclear fusion at UCLA and then served as a professor at the California Institute for Human Science (CIHS).   Dr. Chevalier is currently on the research faculty at CIHS, a visiting scholar in the Department of Family Medicine & Public Health in the School of Medicine at UC San Diego, Director of the Earthing Institute, and Research Director at Psy-Tek.   It was incredible to speak to him and learn about the science backed benefits of grounding yourself to the earth. Something I once thought complete bunkum!   In this fascinating episode we discuss: What is grounding or earthing How does grounding work Why does grounding benefit health What conditions can grounding help with Practical ways to get the benefits of grounding in your every day life https://earthinginstitute.net/research/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shinrin-Yoku-Art-Science-Forest-Bathing/dp/0241346959 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Earthing-Most-Important-Health-Discovery/dp/1591203740 https://groundingofficial.com/  

I sat down with my good friend Lorna Driver-Davies to talk about all things peri-menopause - hormones, symptoms, lab tests, foods, supplements and much more.  Clinical Nutritional Therapist, Functional Medicine, Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine Dispenser for over a decade focusing on women's gynaecological and hormone nutrition with particular expertise in Perimenopause, early Perimenopause and Endometriosis in Perimenopause. Lorna is frequently asked to comment in the media on women's health and regularly lectures and mentors other nutrition practitioners as well as medics (doctors and nurses). She is also Head of Nutrition at Wild Nutrition women's food based supplement brand. What is perimenopause What are the typical symptoms of perimenopause and what do people tend to miss? What is going on with your hormones to cause the symptoms of perimenopause When and why does perimeopause occur How does peri-menopause affect your vitality and mentality How to manage the symptoms of perimenopause The lab tests to get for you The best foods and supplements or perimenopause https://www.lornadriverdavies.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lornadriverdavies/ https://www.wildnutrition.com/  

I had the pleasure to welcome on the podcast Functional Medicine Practitioner, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of humanpeople, Dr Geoff Mullan.  Drawing on his expansive clinical experience of over 15 years, treating more than 15,000 patients, and three years of rigorous R&D, he's spearheading an innovative approach to extend healthspan and reduce years lived in ill health. Specifically in the last 7 years this has been focused on a functional medicine approach to longevity utilising frontier technologies like ai and machine learning. In this fascinating episode, we explore the nuances and complexities of acne and skin conditions and how to improve them. We discuss foods to lifestyle to treatments and beyond: What causes acne Signs and symptoms of acne  The link between dairy and acne Foods linked to acne flare-ups Beneficial foods and supplement for acne Ways to promote skin health Acne medications and treatments The benefits of collagen Fasting for skin health The gut-skin axis Please do check out our wonderful sponsors, humanpeople, who are kindly offering all our listeners 6 months of a high-quality Omega 3 supplement absolutely free with any bundle purchase!! https://humanpeople.co/functionalhealth/   Links  https://medicetics.com/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002231662202079X?via%3Dihub

Marek Doyle is a nutritional therapist whose own metabolic problems forced him to see to see the disconnect between the scientific literature, the medical model and real-life outcomes.  From his 17 years of experience and reconciling the data from over 3000 patient outcomes and 11,000 test results, he utilises a personalised nutrition approach. He aims to identify the root cause of conditions and dysfunctions and provide answers that are provided by data, not dogma. From a string of outcomes considered ‘impossible' turnarounds by some, he now finds himself specialising in complex cases.  In this fascinating episode, we dive into: The importance of testosterone The interplay between testosterone and neurotransmitters Common health issues that affect men What foods and nutrients are important for men's health Navigating the best supplements for men Much much more https://www.marekdoyle.com/

Discussing RESET EATING with Dr Rob Verkerk and Meleni Aldridge from the Alliance for National Health International, an organisation with a mission to promote and protect our right to sustainable natural health around the world – by working with nature, not against it. In this fascinating conversation we discuss:  Best cooking methods to maximise nutrition  How to minimise anti-nutrients in food Why focussing on a rainbow of colours is so important  An ancestral approach to diet  The potential dangers of gluten  Much, much more.  ***Our wonderful sponsors - https://humanpeople.co/functionalhealth/*** Notes: Dr David Unwin Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ETrnmjhbkMW6NmaSggdya?si=VKWsUYpsQxinSgFCnVYfoQ ANHi - https://www.anhinternational.org/ RESET EATING - https://shop.anhinternational.org/collections/e-books Instant Pot - https://instantpot.com/instant-pot-home/      

I sat down with Rick Miller at his clinic in London, UK, to talk all things Men's health for physical performance and longevity. Rick is a clinical and sports dietitian who is trained in functional medicine and has been podcast guest before. I love his ability to eloquently communicate science and his courage to challenge the current paradigm. I found this conversation eye opening and useful and I hope that it is for you too.  In this conversation we discuss: How to navigate the world or training for men. Ricks take on the optimal diet. Common nutrition and training pitfalls to avoid. The biggest levers to pull for men's optimal health  Much, much more.  Notes:  https://millerandeverton.co.uk/ Rick Miller - https://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/consultants/mr-rick-miller Professor Alan White - https://www.alanwhitemenshealth.co.uk/ https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/ https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation  

Barry Smith is the founder of Symprove, A company built on the belief that recovering and maintaining a healthy gut balance can help you live a fuller life. His vast knowledge on the topic of probiotics is astonishing and he really did blow me away. That, coupled with the lifestyle medicine expertise of Dr Chris George, makes for a fascinating podcast! Chris is NHS Medical Doctor trained in lifestyle medicine and advocates for an evidence-informed holistic approach to healthcare. In this fascinating episode, we dive in to: - How probiotics can benefit gut health. - Why do probiotic supplements vary so much. - How probiotics affect your overall health. - New discoveries in probiotic science. - Probiotics and neurodegenerative conditions. - And much, much more.  Probiotics for IBS  Probiotics for Parkinson's Professor Ingvar Bjarnason Dr Chris George  Symprove Please do check out our wonderful sponsors, humanpeople, who are kindly offering all our listeners 6 months of a high-quality Omega 3 supplement absolutely free with any bundle purchase!! https://humanpeople.co/functionalhealth/    

Dr Tom O'Bryan is a world-renowned speaker and educator with expertise in food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmune diseases. Tom and his wife, Marzi O'Bryan, recently brought into the world their child, Gio. Marzi is a nutritional therapist with vast experience and Chief Operating Officer at thedr.com. With Tom and Marzi's unique expertise and experience, I was delighted to talk about their functional health approach to a happy, healthy pregnancy. In this fascinating conversation, we take a deep dive into: Emotional changes during pregnancy Navigating challenges while pregnant Best dietary patterns and nutrition for healthy pregnancy  Managing cravings Resources and guides for pregnancy  Supplementation for mum and baby  Coping with loss And much, much more Podcasts with Tom #1 Dr Tom O'Bryan - The potential link between food and autoimmune conditions #44 Dr Tom O'Bryan - Do chemicals in our environment influence brain health? And how to combat age-related cognitive decline Links https://thedr.com/ https://thedr.com/autoimmune-solution/ https://www.instagram.com/thedr_tom_obryan/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedr-com/

Despite being one of the UK's leading Functional Medicine Practitioners (IFMCP) with a focus in gut health and mould illness, Alex's interests further extend into physical therapy, movement, resiliency, coaching, biohacking, psychedelics, breathwork, masculinity, spirituality, and the assimilation of ancient wisdom concerning health. With a keen interest in the mind-body connection, currently Alex is training to become a Transformational Breathwork Facilitator, and is a completing a certificate in Somatic Attachment Therapy. He also recently completed the Synthesis Institute Psychedelic Practitioner Training program. Away from clinic, Alex co-founded Healthpath and The Applied Function Medicine Mentoring Program and is the Chief Wellness Officer for Exhale Coffee - the U.K's healthiest coffee! Alex also lecture at various colleges and institutions including The Institute Of Optimum Nutrition and on the MSc program at The Centre For Nutritional Education and Lifestyle Management.

Dr Jen Unwin is a consultant clinical health psychologist who has spent her professional life focussing on the role of hope in chronic disease and how it can be used to bring about behaviour change and improve quality of life. Her insights teamed up perfectly with Dr David Unwin's interests in bringing about drug-free type 2 diabetes remission. For nine years they have been running group sessions in primary care to achieve just that, so far for over 100 patients, saving considerable amounts on de-prescribed drugs. Since retiring from the NHS, she has devoted her time to learning about, researching and helping others with sugar addiction.  She has published a book called ‘Fork in the Road: A hopeful guide to food freedom', the proceeds of which are for The Public Health Collaboration. In this episode we cover:  - The addictive properties of food - Answering the question 'are carbs addictive?' - How to assess food addiction - The major barriers to lifestyle change - Much more Book - https://forkintheroad.co.uk/ PHC - https://phcuk.org/      

The Naked Nutritionist - Daniel O'Shaughnessy - is an award winning Nutritionist and Functional Medicine practitioner. He is also the author of the book 'Naked Nutrition: An LGBTQ+ Guide to Diet and Lifestyle'. In this episode, we discuss:  - Daniel's experience as a nutritionist in the LGBTQ+ community  - The unique and often overlooked considerations when it comes to diet and lifestyle for LGBTQ+ health - Some of the most common dysfunctions and conditions - Much more.... The Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Naked-Nutrition-LGBTQ-Guide-Lifestyle/dp/1800180462 Website -thenakednutritionist.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenakednutritionist/ Podcast - https://www.thenakednutritionist.co.uk/podcast   

Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel is an Integrative Medicine doctor, scientist and educator with degrees in Medicine and Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, as well as an ongoing MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine at the University of Oxford. Dr Fuller-Shavel is a Fellow of them College of Medicine and the Co-Chair of BSIO (British Society for Integrative Oncology). Alongside her scientific and medical training and over a decade's experience in integrative health, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel holds multiple qualifications in nutrition, integrative medicine, functional medicine (IFMCP), health coaching (FMCA), herbal medicine, yoga, mindfulness and other therapeutic approaches. Dr Fuller-Shavel is the founder and Director of Synthesis Clinic, an innovative multidisciplinary practice in Hampshire, specialising in women's health and integrative cancer care. Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel has recently won a prestigious Innovation Leader of the Year award at UKBIA 2022 for her inspirational vision for healthcare, excellence in clinical work and leadership of the Synthesis Clinic team. Alongside her work at the clinic, Dr Fuller-Shavel delivers educational programmes for medical and nutrition professionals, as well as participating in research in integrative medicine and precision health and contributing to editorial boards and guideline development panels nationally and internationally. https://www.synthesisclinic.co.uk/ https://www.drninafullershavel.com/ https://www.bsio.org.uk/  Charities to Support: https://yestolife.org.uk/ https://www.pennybrohn.org.uk/ Studies on survival and IO Breast cancer - https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/4746712 Advanced gynaecological cancer - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00520-020-05961-5  Prehab study example: Oesophageal cancer and tumour down-staging - https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2022/01/25/bjsports-2021-104243   

Emma Beswick is a Nutritional Therapist and nutrigenomics specialist. She is the founder and CEO of Lifecode Gx®, the UK's leading nutrigenomics testing, research and training company. Emma lectures widely on the subject of nutrigenomics and is well respected for her knowledge and ability to present complex aspects of nutrigenomics in an accessible and clinical relevant way.  We sit down to discuss how are nutrition and genetics are linked to COVID-19. We cover: - Vitamin status - Male vs Female stats - Genetics and risk of severe COVID - And much, much more https://www.lifecodegx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lifecodegx/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Campbellteaching    

Doctor Chris George is a full time NHS medical doctor and in this episode we discuss his experience during the pandemic and ways to support mental and physical health and wellbeing. Once Chris discovered the benefits of an evidence-based approach to lifestyle medicine and preventative healthcare he changed his perspective on the delivery of traditional medicine. He then changed career paths into General Practice so that he could focus on a more holistic approach to healthcare. https://www.drchrisgeorge.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.chris.george/?hl=en https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7177487/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0JX2JsM37Y

I was fortunate enough to sit down with Dr Ally Jaffee and Dr Iain Broadley, the founders of Nutritank.  In this fascinating episode we discuss:  The impact of nutrition in medicine Integrating nutrition and lifestyle medicine into the medical curriculum The evolving landscape of healthcare  How to get involved in this movement Nutritank is a triple-award winning non-for-profit organisation established in 2017 by then medical students Dr Ally Jaffee and Dr Iain Broadley. Nutritank's mission is to increase nutrition and lifestyle medicine education within medical training. Nutritank have produced key research, informed policy, featured in media with celebrities like Jamie Oliver and have created a national network of like- minded individuals.  

Sumantra (Shumone) Ray is a Licensed Medical Doctor as well as a Registered Nutritionist (Public Health), with special interests in Nutrition Education in Health Systems and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. Since 2008 he has been Founding Chair and Executive Director of the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, headquartered in Cambridge and working across twelve regional networks across six continents including a highly active Indian contingent. In 2018 he became the Co-Founder and Chair of BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health. Shumone is a Director of Research in Cambridge and a Bye-Fellow of Fitzwilliam College at the University of Cambridge. He holds Visiting Professorships in Imperial College London School of Public Health, Ulster University Schools of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences as well as further afield in Wollongong Australia. He is also Honorary International Dean for the Lord Rana Foundation Charitable Trust's Cordia Colleges in Punjab, India. In this conversation we talk about:  - Nutrition education in healthcare - New nutrition education methods such as The Mobile Teaching Kitchen - The importance of linking nutrition research, policy, and clinical practice - much, much more Within the University of Cambridge TIGR2ESS Programme, Shumone is Co-Lead of Flagship Project 6 seeking to Impact Wellbeing in Rural and Urban Communities by exploring the relationships between education and empowerment, lives and livelihoods, better food and nutrition leading to improved health and economic outcomes. FP6 evaluates theories of change spanning the assessment of needs through to piloting innovative intervention models. FP6 and the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, led by Shumone has co-developed and adapted the award-winning ‘Mobile Teaching Kitchen' or MTK intervention for use. BMJ paper - https://nutrition.bmj.com/content/early/2020/11/02/bmjnph-2020-000072  NNEdPro - https://www.nnedpro.org.uk/ MTK - https://www.nnedpro.org.uk/mtk Article - https://www.nnedpro.org.uk/post/a-13-year-journey-towards-implementing-improved-medical-nutrition-education-in-the-uk-and-beyond COVID-19 microsite - https://www.nnedpro.org.uk/coronavirus IANE - https://iane.online/  

Dr David Unwin FRCGP works at the Norwood NHS Surgery in Southport near Liverpool, UK where he has cared for the same population since 1986 as a family doctor. To date 105/206 of his patients with T2 diabetes have achieved drug-free remission. This gives a remission rate of 50% at 30 months duration of a lower carb diet, one of the best results for any clinic in the world! I had the pleasure of meeting David at the IHCAN Summit in 2021 where he blew me away with his impressive results in not only type 2 diabetes but also weight loss and blood pressure.  In this fascinating conversation, we discuss: Low carb diets in reversing type 2 diabetes Benefits of low carb for cholesterol and triglycerides Low carb diets for weight loss Addictive properties of wheat and dairy For the past few years, David has been a UK Royal College of General Practitioners expert clinical advisor on diabetes.  As a result of his interests in both better communication with patients and type 2 diabetes he was made Royal College of General Practice National Champion for Collaborative Care and Support Planning in Obesity & Diabetes in 2015. Public Health Collaboration - https://phcuk.org/ PHC Resources - https://phcuk.org/resources/ BMJ paper - https://nutrition.bmj.com/content/early/2020/11/02/bmjnph-2020-000072  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33317019/   

Mark Hollingsworth is the CEO of the Nutrition Society, a scientific learned society, based in London, United Kingdom, a position he has held since 2014. I met Mark in 2017 when I was fortunate enough to work for the Nutrition Society and we have stayed in touch ever since.  In this fascinating episode we discuss: - Dealing with stress during military service - Strategies to handle emotionally testing situations - Resilience in a leadership position during COVID-19 - Coping with the death of loved ones - and much, much more A graduate of the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, Mark began his career by serving for 16 years in a variety of roles as a military officer in the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force, serving in Belize, Germany, Canada and the UK. Upon leaving the Royal Air Force Hollingsworth then developed extensive leadership experience in the non-profit sector, serving as a Director, Vice-President, Executive Director and Board Chair in Canada. This was followed by a two- year period as a visiting lecturer on Leadership at the University of Winnipeg in Canada, during which time he published two books on the basic skills of leadership. He returned to the United Kingdom in 2014 to take up his role as CEO of the Nutrition Society.  He was awarded CEO of The Year for life sciences in 2018 by CEO Today Magazine, the Global 100 CEO of the Year for Life Sciences in 2019, and has been named in 2021 as one of the Top 20 Most Dynamic CEOs in the United Kingdom by CEO Publications.   Links https://www.nutritionsociety.org/ https://markhollingsworth.org/ https://www.instagram.com/nsociety_ceo/  Age Is Just A Number The Power Of Now

Dr Jenna Macciochi is an immunologist, author and is on a mission to unravel the science around the immune system and help people decode exactly what it takes to be well in the modern-day. In this episode we discuss the topic of immune resilience. Not just how we stop getting ill but how we can bounce back from illness. In this fascinating discussion we touch upon: Exercise, fitness in relation to immunity How vegetables, fruit and polyphenol intake affects immunity Vitamins and minerals and the immune system Supplements And much, much more Jenna has over 20 years' experience researching the impact of diet and lifestyle on the immune system and her curiosity about the human body in health and disease has driven her research, deepening her understanding of how what we eat and how we live affects out health and wellbeing. IG @dr_jenna_macciochi Twitter @drjmacc University of Sussex https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p404979-jenna-macciochi website www.drjennamacciochi.com 1-2-1 work www.healthpath.com/practitioners/ 1st Book https://smarturl.it/immunitybook 2nd book which is out Feb 24th next year: https://amzn.to/3cyx3ae

Emma Beswick is a Nutritional Therapist and nutrigenomics specialist. She is the founder and CEO of Lifecode Gx®, the UK's leading nutrigenomics testing, research and training company. Emma lectures widely on the subject of nutrigenomics and is well respected for her knowledge and ability to present complex aspects of nutrigenomics in an accessible and clinical relevant way.  I found this conversation hugely interesting which highlights our bio-individuality and how our lifestyle and diet can have enormous effects on our stress responses and overall health.  In this fascinating conversation, we cover:  -  How stress is related to our genetics -  How our diet and alcohol can influence our stress levels -  What vitamins and minerals support our stress response -  Our personal stories and realisations and much much more.           

Dr Sarah Berry is an Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and her research interests relate to the influence of dietary components on markers of cardiovascular disease risk, with a particular focus on: - Precision nutrition - Postprandial metabolism - Food and fat structure Since commencing her research career at King's in 2000, she has been the academic leader for more than 30 human nutrition studies in cardio-metabolic health. Sarah has been working on the PREDICT studies which look at how our microbiome can influence our responses to certain foods and how we can personalise nutrition to improve our health.  Podcast with Yael Joffe on Nutrigenomics https://functionalhealth.podbean.com/e/50-dr-yael-joffe-nutrigenomics-the-relationship-between-nutrition-and-genetics/ Podcast with The Mac Twin https://functionalhealth.podbean.com/e/35-the-mac-twins-gut-stuff-how-to-improve-your-gut-health-why-gut-health-is-linked-with-whole-body-health-and-what-you-can-do-to-improve-yours/ ZOE https://joinzoe.com/ PREDICT 1 Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32528... Dietary Inflammation https://joinzoe.com/whitepapers/dieta... https://academic.oup.com/cdn/article/... Glucose Dips https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33846... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10444...

Dr Eric Zielinski is the author of the national bestseller The Healing Power of Essential Oils and The Essential Oils Apothecary. Trained as an aromatherapist, public health researcher, and chiropractor, Dr. Z started NaturalLivingFamily.com in 2014 with his wife to help people learn how to use natural remedies like essential oils safely and effectively. Now visited by more than three million natural health seekers every year, NaturalLivingFamily.com has rapidly become the number one online source for biblical health and non-branded essential oils education.     In this fascinating episode we discuss:  - The science behind essential oils  - Essential oils for stress and anxiety  - Essential oils for chronic diseases such as Diabetes and Alzheimer's  - How to use essential oils to improve health and quality of life - Much much more   https://naturallivingfamily.com/ The Essential Oils Apothecary Book  

Yael is at the forefront of nutrigenomic education and has helped develop and supervise nutrigenomics courses around the world. She is currently an Adjunct Professor, teaching Nutrigenomics at Rutgers University and MUIH. In the rapidly-evolving discipline of nutrigenomics, Yael is globally acknowledged as a leading  expert in the field. She is a highly sought-after speaker, has co-authored two books, ‘It's Not  Just Your Genes' and ‘Genes To Plate', and has been published in multiple peer-reviewed  scientific journals. Yael is also a faculty member of the Institute for Functional Medicine and is involved in advancing the understanding and integration of Functional Nutrition in South Africa.  She is co-founder and Chief Science Officer of https://www.3x4genetics.com/  In this episode we cover:  - What genes can tell us about our health  - Pros and Cons of DNA diets - How our genes can affect our carbohydrate and fat tolerance! - The greatest predictors of disease risk  - What to look for in a genetic test  - and much more. http://dryaeljoffe.com/  

Dr Joseph Antoun always knew he wanted to help others through medicine, which is why he trained to be a physician. Eventually, he figured out that medicine was actually sick care, treating patients after their health had already declined. In this podcast, we discuss: - the different types of fasting - the benefits of fasting and time-restricted eating - fasting to support chronic diseases - the fasting-mimicking diet - and much much more Joseph is CEO & Chairman of the Board of L-Nutra and Member of the Forbes Business Development Council. He's the former CEO of Health Systems Reform, a boutique consultancy aimed at improving public health by reforming health systems, management, and delivery. Prior to that, he was Director of Health Policy at the University of Chicago, Editor in Chief of the Journal of Health Systems and Reform and head of Business Development for Eli Lilly & Co. Scientific Papers FMD and MS FMD and pancreatic regeneration FMD and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBD) Notes https://l-nutra.com/ https://www.valterlongo.com/ The Longevity Diet  

Antony has been in private practice for over 28 years and is one of the most experienced Registered Nutritional Therapists in the country. He is one of the first practitioners to implement the principles of Functional Medicine in the UK, since 1992. Antony has seen over 18.000 clients and has learned much from the experiences. Each person is unique and has taught Antony that principles are what count not protocols.  I first became aware of Antony through his work at Clinical Education and met him at an IHCAN event in 2017. I was delighted that we could catch up on this recording.  In this conversation, we discuss: - How our hormones affect our mental state - The link between neurotransmitters and anxiety - How to curb inflammation  - Targeted interventions to improve resilience https://www.clinicaleducation.org/ https://www.nutri-link.co.uk/ https://www.juliarosscures.com/mood-cure/     

Dr Leke Asong is a classically trained medical doctor, GP and functional medicine practitioner. Having gone through his own health problems and gut condition, he became interested in the field of functional medicine. Through his formal training and additional study, he finally managed to heal his gut and eliminate his chronic symptoms. He is now known as The Gut Health Medic and aims to heal patients through a holistic approach to health and wellness. Books: https://guthealthmedic.co.uk/books     

Nilesh is a wonderfully warm individual and is a certified high-performance coach, speaker and medical doctor. He works as a director for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and sits on the national sleep steering committee. His mission is to inspire a community to “Believe In Growth”. Through his work, he aims to spread a message of compassion, openness, challenge and growth.   I have no doubt that there will be something in this podcast that you will resonate with. We share some of our own personal stories and battles throughout this conversation and Nilesh has a brilliant outlook on the world and how to tackle the many challenges that life throws at us.    Do connect with him on the links below: https://www.drsatguru.com/about https://www.instagram.com/drsatguru/   Notes:  Book - The Lion Inside  

Sergey Musienko is a bioinformatician with over a decade's worth of experience using technology to address healthcare needs.  In this episode, we dive into The uses and benefits of microbiome testing The potential uses for artificial intelligence in healthcare What influences the microbiota diversity and gut health and much much more.  https://atlasbiomed.com/uk https://www.instagram.com/atlasbiomed/ https://www.facebook.com/atlasbiomed  

Dr Tom O'Bryan is a world-renowned speaker and educator with expertise in food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmune diseases. Dr Tom holds teaching positions at The Institute for Functional Medicine and has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world in advanced understanding of the impact of wheat sensitivity and the development of individual autoimmune diseases. In this fascinating conversation, we take a deep dive into: - how environmental toxin exposure occurs - how toxins are linked to cognitive decline and other conditions - the issues with the current science on environmental toxins - what everyday household items may be putting you at risk - practical ways to help prevent toxin exposure - and much more https://thedr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.tomobryan/ https://twitter.com/theDr_com https://thedr.com/brain-masterclass/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Can-Your-Brain-International/dp/1623367026    

In this two-part podcast, we dive into the world of endometriosis and discuss nutrition and lifestyle interventions to improve outcomes. We also talk about common signs, symptoms and share some practical takeaways.  Lorna has over a decade of experience as a clinical Nutritional Therapist, in women's health, with particular focus and expertise in Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, menstrual cycle irregularities and Endometriosis comorbidities, such as gastrointestinal dysfunctions and thyroid disease. This has provided her with a deep understanding, enabling her to develop her expertise and highly specific nutrition protocols. She speaks to members of the public on Endometriosis, as well as patients in hospital and charity support groups and lectures doctors and nurses about nutrition for Endometriosis. She was the nutrition speaker on Endometriosis for this year's British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy. Lorna also wrote a chapter on nutrition for Endometriosis, thyroid health and hormone balance in an evidence-based peer-reviewed case analysis textbook. She is also Head of Nutrition, for the natural food-based supplement company, Wild Nutrition.  https://www.lornadriverdavies.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lornadriverdavies/ https://www.wildnutrition.com/ Summer Kitchens Book Case Studies in Personalized Nutrition

In this two-part podcast, we dive into the world of endometriosis and discuss nutrition and lifestyle interventions to improve outcomes. We also talk about common signs, symptoms and share some practical takeaways.  Lorna has over a decade of experience as a clinical Nutritional Therapist, in women's health, with particular focus and expertise in Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, menstrual cycle irregularities and Endometriosis comorbidities, such as gastrointestinal dysfunctions and thyroid disease. This has provided her with a deep understanding, enabling her to develop her expertise and highly specific nutrition protocols. She speaks to members of the public on Endometriosis, as well as patients in hospital and charity support groups and lectures doctors and nurses about nutrition for Endometriosis. She was the nutrition speaker on Endometriosis for this year's British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy. Lorna also wrote a chapter on nutrition for Endometriosis, thyroid health and hormone balance in an evidence-based peer-reviewed case analysis textbook. She is also Head of Nutrition, for the natural food-based supplement company, Wild Nutrition.    https://www.lornadriverdavies.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lornadriverdavies/ https://www.wildnutrition.com/ Summer Kitchens Book Case Studies in Personalized Nutrition

Biohacking is the art and science of changing the environment around you and inside you so that you have full control over your own biology. Tim is considered 'the UK's Leading Biohacker' and is the founder of the Health Optimisation Summit. After Tim spent many years healing his body through chronic health conditions using a combination of natural therapies and the latest scientific techniques, he embarked on a mission to educate the masses on optimising health and performance. This led to the creation of The Health Optimisation Summit, the largest health conference in Europe.  Tim continues to collaborate with some of the biggest names in health optimisation, including Dr Mercola, Dave Asprey, Dr Satchin Panda and many more.  Some of the topics we speak about are: How to biohack your sleep Useful tools to personalise your diet and supplementation Pitfalls in biohacking Utilising functional medicine and nutritional therapies Ways to biohack your productivity and concentration Equipment, tools and tips for tracking progress New biohacks on the horizon https://summit.healthoptimisation.com/home https://www.instagram.com/timbiohacker https://twitter.com/timbiohacker  

Marek Doyle is a nutritional therapist whose own metabolic problems forced him to see to see the disconnect between the scientific literature, the medical model and real-life outcomes.  From his 13 years of experience and reconciling the data from over 2000 patient outcomes and 9000 test results, he utilised a personalised nutrition approach. He aims to identify the root cause of conditions and dysfunction and provide answers that are provided by data, not dogma. From a string of outcomes considered ‘impossible' turnarounds by some, he now finds himself specialising in complex cases.  In this fascinating episode, we dive into many topics related to the thyroid:  Symptoms and signs of abnormal thyroid function Prevalence of low thyroid function Issues with standard tests and which ones to ask for How diets relate to thyroid disease Essential nutrients for the thyroid How to identify and reduce toxin exposure Real-life case studies of thyroid disease reversal  Useful Links:  https://www.gdx.net/product/metabolic-analysis-test-organic-acids-urine https://carnivoremd.com/ https://shawn-baker.com/ Connect with Marek: https://www.marekdoyle.com/ https://www.marekdoyle.com/#marekdoylenutrition    

Dr Elisabeth Philipps is a neuropharmacologist and Functional Medicine practitioner with over 18 years of experience. Elisabeth has extensive academic experience with training in Biomedical science from Kings College London, a PhD in neuropharmacology from The University of Oxford, a further bachelors in Nutritional Medicine and further functional medicine qualifications.  Elisabeth specialises in the endocannabinoid system - a system that can affect every organ and pathway in the body ranging from the brain to the digestive system -  and is influenced by the popular and readily available supplement, CBD (cannabidiol).  She is an absolute joy to speak to and we dive into a number of topics in this exciting conversation:  THC vs CBD The endocannabinoid system How does CBD work What conditions can CBD be used for Medicines that use CBD and THC Dosing of CBD What foods affect the endocannabinoid system What to look for in CBD supplements You can find Elisabeth at: https://www.drelisabethphilipps.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drelisabethphilipps/ https://twitter.com/DrPhilipps https://fourfivecbd.co.uk/    

Dr Nyjon Eccles is a well respected integrative medicine physician in the UK. He holds two doctorates in both medicine and pharmacology and has been pioneering, innovative and natural healthcare over the last decade.   Nyjon runs a cancer support clinic and utilises a non-invasive ThermoCheck® breast thermography scanning which helps to identify breast cancer risk. This technique uses no radiation and is scientifically proven but it is not currently on the NHS.  Nyjon believes the availability of scanning tool which can detect risk many years before symptoms present themselves offers an unprecedented opportunity to reduce the ongoing rise in breast cancer occurrence because it allows the possibility of reversing risk through correct attention to lifestyle and key nutritional supplementation. The Natural Doctor website The risks associated with mammograms https://thenaturaldoctor.org/services/women/breast-thermography/ 

A deep dive into the potential natural solutions for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) with Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD, one of the UK's leading nutritionists specialising in women's health.  PCOS is a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work. Although it is always advisable to seek the advice of a medical doctor and GP, for diagnostic tests, there are many natural interventions available that can help to manage symptoms and control the condition.  In this episode, we outline how lifestyle, nutrition and supplementation can play a crucial role. https://www.marilynglenville.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DrGlenvillePhD/ https://twitter.com/DrGlenville https://www.instagram.com/dr.marilynglenville/  

Introducing Dr Saul Konviser BDS MSc BSc! Saul is a lead general dentist at the Montagu Dental practice - we discuss dental health, how to it can affect your overall health and some practical tips on how to improve and maintain good oral health. We put a spotlight on sugar, jaw clenching, drinks, food and even the mental health effects of poor dental health plus much more. In additional to Saul's interest in functional dentistry,  he has developed a special interest in the area of sports dentistry given his passion for sport himself. This allows him to work closely with both professional and amateur sportspeople, helping them understand the importance of oral health on their sporting performance and general health. Something which has interested me for a long time is the link between dental health and chronic diseases. Therefore, the benefits of looking after your teeth and your oral health may not only be localised to your mouth but your entire body.  https://www.montagudental.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drsaulkonviser/ https://drchatterjee.com/feel-better-in-5/

Welcoming the Mac Twins! The two DJs, Lisa and Alana Mac, are the founders of The Gut Stuff, helping to bring cutting-edge scientific information regarding gut health to the masses.  We discuss practical tips for good gut health and how to optimise wellbeing whilst living a modern-day hectic lifestyle.  We touch upon the importance of the microbiome, what changes bacterial diversity, the tell-tale signs that your gut health isn't optimal and much much more.  These two are absolute powerhouses - full of energy and charisma. https://thegutstuff.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thegutstuff/ https://twitter.com/thegutstuff   #gut #guthealth #microbiome #microbiota #lifestyle #lifestylemedicine 

Did you know: Sex more than 4 times a week lowers prostate cancer risk   3 cups of coffee a day lowers bowel cancer risk Celery and beetroot can lower blood pressure The natural chemicals in fruit and veg which help fight dementia and heart disease are called polyphenols Low vitamin D  increases the risks from Covid-19 Mushrooms are good for gut health as they help feed healthy bacteria House plants decrease stress and increase oxygen levels  Peanuts and chickpeas can reduce cholesterol levels  This podcast with Professor Robert Thomas focuses on his comprehensive lifestyle guide - How To Live. In How to Live, Professor Robert Thomas, one of Britain's leading oncologists and an expert in integrating nutritional and lifestyle strategies into cancer treatment, gives us effective, scientifically proven advice about everything from diet and exercise to sleep and skincare. Rob demystifies cancer and other chronic diseases by explaining how they develop in our bodies, what we can do to mitigate against damage, and how simple changes to our diet and routine can prevent our biggest killers, from heart disease to diabetes. http://www.cancernet.co.uk/  

Richie is an awesome individual who has made his whole life about breathwork, showing how just using your breath can help change how you perform physically, mentally and emotionally. He has travelled around the world learning different forms of breathwork and speaks about them in a way which is extremely digestible and convincing.  If you are new to breathwork, Richie breaks it down so you can apply it in your life, almost immediately.  https://www.thebreathguy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thebreathguy/ Book  

This week we have TWO special guests - Professor Robert Thomas has come back on the podcast with Kristina Kis to talk about the relationship between exercise and cancer.  We talk about the profound benefits of exercise for the prevention of cancer and how it can help support individuals pre, during and post-treatment - even helping to reduce the risk of reoccurrence!  Best Seller - How To Live cancernet.co.uk/lifestle.htm 20 lifestyle tips for cancer Kristina Kis Pilates   Papers A double-blind, randomised trial of a polyphenolic-rich nail bed balm for chemotherapy-induced onycholysis: the UK polybalm study Exercise-induced biochemical changes and their potential influence on cancer: a scientific review   Articles Is your saddle harming you?  Sugar Intake and Cancer

Seb Tucknott is an IBD patient, founder of IBD Relief and is author of the book Tipping the Balance. I first met him at a culinary medicine event in London and I was amazed by his story. In this episode, we talk about his personal battle with IBD and how he turned his life around. https://www.ibdrelief.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ibdrelief/ https://www.facebook.com/IBDrelief https://twitter.com/ibdrelief Tipping the Balance Book

Dr Rosy Daniel trained as a General Practitioner in Bristol. The illness of a close friend that was strongly influenced by the friend's emotional state led to her interest in the mind-body connection. In 1985 she joined the Bristol Cancer Help Centre where she studied complementary medicine and psychological and self-help approaches. Moved by the phenomenal self-healing journeys she witnessed at Bristol, she was inspired to write her first book Loving Medicine.  In this episode, we talk about the emotional elements that are so often neglected in our everyday lives, how stress can negatively impact healing from disease and the science behind the mind-body connection.  Mind-set matters: Exercise and the placebo effect. Leslie Walker – research group https://www.drrosydaniel.org/ The British Wheel of Yoga Charity – Health and Wellbeing Trust

Prior to the birth of her daughter, Jo was practising as a behavioural therapist, specialising in children with autism and complex learning and behavioural difficulties. When her daughter became ill at just 19 months old, life would never quite be the same again. She was diagnosed with her first autoimmune disease which developed into multiple autoimmune diseases and required a four-year chemotherapy regime to suppress her immune system at just 3 years old.  Jo began digging deep into her daughter's condition, leaving no stone unturned. She pursued nutritional therapy, training in Functional Medicine with the Institute for Functional Medicine and completed training to become a fellow in integrative cancer therapy.  In this episode, we discuss how functional medicine can best support cancer patients and the uses of nutrition at any stage of cancer.  https://embracingnutrition.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/EmbracingNutritionUK/ https://twitter.com/EmbracingNutri https://www.instagram.com/EmbracingNutritionUK/