In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Dr John Kennedy, an O&G doctor who qualified from University College Dublin in 2000.   He has been working exclusively in fertility medicine since 2013 and is the clinical lead at Thérapie Fertility Clinic, with his expert team who have helped intended parents in Ireland to build their families This episode covers: Reasons someone might freeze their eggs What is the best age to do it and is there an age cut off? Benefits of freezing embryos over eggs? Success rates with egg freezing Cost of egg freezing What practically happens (stimulation med’s an ..read more

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ro Huntriss - one of the UK’s leading fertility dietitians and is the Founder of Fertility Dietitian UK. She is also the author of the book Deliciously Health Fertility (available on amazon) This episode covers: The role does diet plays in male and female fertility How can we eat for fertility? Key nutrients associated with fertility Nutrition considerations for IVF and egg freezing. The role of supplements in fertility Should you give up alcohol and caffeine on your fertility journey? Exercise when trying to conceive - finding the balance The impact of ..read more

This weeks listener question is: “I’m training for a half-marathon, and I was just wondering how you practically manage your period on a long run? If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk ..read more

This weeks listener question is: When should I expect my period to return after stopping the pill? And what should you do if it doesn’t? If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk ..read more

Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Anjali Amin, a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London. This epsiode covers: What are hormones? The truth about “hormone balancing” recipes At home Hormone testing kits Is adrenal fatigue a medical diagnosis? Why women experience more thyroid issues than men Should you worry about glucose spikes? PCOS and insulin resistance Interested in more content like this? Check out @thefoodmedic on instagram ..read more

This weeks listener question is: Do you recommend taking a multi-vitamin as a precautionary measure during the winter months to avoid getting sick? If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk ..read more

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ben and Joshua from Runna - #1 rated app for personalized training plans for running. This episode covers The story of RUNNA How Josh ran a record-breaking 76 marathons in 76 days Advice for new runners Different types of runs (tempo, interval, easy etc) and their purpose How to get faster at running Strength training alongside running Trainers and running kit : whats essential? Fuelling up before and during a run To try RUNNA for 2 weeks free use the code HAZEL at checkout https://www.runna.com/join (#ad affiliate ..read more

This weeks listener question is: “Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight?” if you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk ..read more

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by presenter, fitness guru, author, mother and “accidental” activist Davina McCall This episode covers Becoming an “accidental activist” in womens health Davina’s experience of the perimenopause and menopause Fears and misconceptions about HRT Davina’s pill revolution documentary How Davina’s fitness routine has evolved after the menopause Davina’s partnership with FoodSpring and the importance of protein after the menopause Interested in more content like this? Check out The Female Factor which shares advice on how to stay healthy after the menopause ..read more

This weeks listener question is : “I understand that fitness tracking technology can really help to understand what's going on in our bodies, giving us better awareness so that we can take action. However, can tracking take its toll?” If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk ..read more