#72 Dr Gaétan Chevalier - Grounding: The Science-Backed Benefits Of Connecting Yourself To The Earth
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by Ben Atkinson
3M ago
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 Depar ..read more
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#71 Lorna Driver-Davies - How To Live Well Through Perimenopause
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by Ben Atkinson
5M ago
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 a ..read more
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#69 Marek Doyle - How To Optimise Men’s Hormonal Health
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by Ben Atkinson
9M ago
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.&n ..read more
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#67 Dr Rob Verkek and Meleni Aldridge - RESET EATING: Turning What You Eat And How You Eat Into Powerful Medicine
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by Ben Atkinson
1y ago
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 - http ..read more
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#66 Barry Smith and Dr Chris George - Probiotics To Improve Your Gut Health And Overall Wellbeing
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by Ben Atkinson
1y ago
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 ..read more
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#65 Dr Tom and Marzi O’Bryan - Happy, Healthy Pregnancy
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by Ben Atkinson
1y ago
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 cha ..read more
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#64 Alex Manos - Sick And Tired: Could Mould Be The Cause?
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by Ben Atkinson
1y ago
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 Practi ..read more
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#63 Dr Jen Unwin - The Psychological And Social Barriers To Healthy Lifestyle Change
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by Ben Atkinson
2y ago
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, researc ..read more
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#62 Daniel O’Shaughnessy - Personalised Diet And Lifestyle For The LGBTQ+ Community
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by Ben Atkinson
2y ago
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 -thenakednutrit ..read more
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#61 Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel - Integrative Cancer Support, Women’s Health And Research Woes
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by Ben Atkinson
2y ago
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 coachi ..read more
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