The Functional Health Podcast

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.  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/  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 Miller is a clinical and sports dietician who is trained in functional medicine. In this podcast he eloquently explores optimal nutrition and exercise for men to support physical performance and longevity. He discusses the nuances around men and masculinity and how men are less likely to seek support for whole host of common issues such as insulin resistance, mental health, gastric concerns and sexual dysfunction. Interestingly, dopamine excess has been shown to impact libido and he manages this via a dopamine fast and cold exposure. Rick reviews the evidence around macronutrients on testosterone levels and explains his rationale for using an animal based eating approach within his clinic. 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.  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/    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. 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/  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      

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.

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