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Conversations and clinical pearls in Functional Medicine that are accessible to everyone. Functional Medicine expert and founder of Functional Medicine Associates London, Pete Williams, interviews mentors, colleagues and others in the field to share both his own expertise and that of others
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Send us a Text Message.In this episode I welcome back Dr Ghazala Aziz-Scott, Clinical Director at the Marion Gluck Clinic. We continue our conversation around perimenopause, menopause and HRT and also expand the conversation into women's brain health. Dr Aziz-Scott helps clarify the information around the risks and benefits of HRT, what hormones apart from oestrogen and progesterone might be needed and the different methods of delivery available. Ghazala does an excellent job of explaining th...
Send us a Text Message.Peri-menopause and menopause are significant stages in a woman's life. In this first of two episodes on this subject, I speak with Dr Ghazala Aziz-Scott, Clinical Director of the Marion Gluck Clinic. As an expert in a Functional Medicine approach to HRT and Bio-Identical HRT she expertly outlines what is currently available and possible for women during this time. If you are confused about HRT then this is an accurate and up to date explanation on the subject. Link...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode we talk to Alex Kirchin who eloquently discusses the concept of Hormesis. Alex is a Nutritionist who is also a product formulator for the supplement company NORDIQ Nutrition. He has a particular expertise in phytochemistry and the concept of Hormesis. As a consequence of this expertise he has produced supplement formulations which stimulate a hormetic response.In simple terms, Hormesis is the concept of how low level stressors whether from exercise,...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with an old pal of mine Robyn Puglia who is a recognised Functional Medicine expert in Autoimmunity. Robyn does an incredible job of simplifying the subject of autoimmunity so that we can better understand it. What is most valuable with Robyn's advice is that as a practicing clinician, she not only has a vast knowledge of autoimmunity, she has had many years of applying this knowledge with her patients. Autoimmuni...
Send us a Text Message.In this first podcast episode of 2024 Pete chats with his favourite Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi. January is one of the most challenging times for our immune system and overall health. In this episode, Pete and Jenna chat about the fundamental basics of great immunity. Jenna has a unique capacity to make immunology simple to understand. Throughout this episode you will be given nuggets of advice that can be easily applied on a daily basis. A ke...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode I welcome back Yuwa from Activated Probiotics to discuss specific probiotic use at various stages of a woman's life. In particular we talk about how specific probiotic strains can help with pre-conceptual health, iron status and in particular mood and bone health especially when in peri and menopause.Not to be missed if you're a female. Click here to see my Probiotic recommendations. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode I interview Caroline Smith, who is one of the co-founders of The British Society Of Myofunctional Therapy. You may not have heard of this society and nor had I until quite recently. When I did discover them I was really excited by the potential of this work and how it can help a number of our patients. Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is the “neuromuscular re-education or re-patterning of the orofacial muscles.” This therapy includes facial and...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I am very privileged to have the opportunity to speak with one of Europe's most forward thinking Microbiome Scientists, Dr Amine Zorgani. Dr Zorgani, who refers to himself as a "microbiome maestro" has over a decade of experience in microbiome research and development and is passionate about furthering the understanding of the role that the microbiome plays in overall health. In his own words, he is "on a mission to prevent the extincti...
Send us a Text Message.In my latest podcast episode I again have the pleasure of chatting with our resident dental expert Dr John Roberts. This time we are also joined by our resident dental hygienist Annalea Staples. Once more we delve into the fascinating subject of oral health and its relationship with systemic health. We'll cover dental implants, fluoride, children's teeth, biofilms and lot's more. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet...
Send us a Text Message.Can we meet all of our nutritional requirements through diet alone? Should we be using supplements? What is the difference between standard nutrient reference values and optimal nutrient reference values? How do we distinguish between a good quality and a not so good quality product/company?All these questions and more will be addressed in our latest podcast episode in which Pete discusses the in's and out's of nutrient availability in the diet with Ben Brown, Dir...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode I chat once more with our resident genetics expert Helen Gauche. This episode is dedicated to a discussion of the APOE gene. In particular we will discussing the APOE4 variant of this gene - this variant is most highly associated with increased Alzheimer's and Cardiovascular risk. It has a powerful effect over many processes within the body. This episode is a must for people who want more understanding of genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's and cardiov...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Pete chats with Yuwa Astar. Yuwa is a Naturopath and is also a consultant for Australian supplement company, Activated Probiotics. During this episode, you can hear Pete and Yuwa discuss the fascinating topic of probiotics and their application not only in treating a wide range of conditions but also during different life stages. Research in the field of probiotics is now identifying the importance of specific strains of probiotics in treating cer...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode I chat with my long term colleague and friend Richard Moat, the Functional Thinking Psychologist. Rich has helped myself and my colleagues on numerous occasions to overcome difficulties in the clinician/patient relationship. During the podcast Richard and I spend time discussing these relationships and how destructive habits can interfere with our long term health gains. Most of us are at some point in our lives guilty of sabotaging our health by c...
Send us a Text Message.Pete interviews the world's foremost authority on muscle mass, ageing and protein. Pete questions Professor Stu Phillips on the last 3 decades of muscle research (a lot of it his own research) . He also explores why having good muscle mass as you age is likely the most important intervention we can do for overall health. Pete says, "This has been a huge privilege for me personally. I started my career as an exercise scientist and still see exercise as the key inter...
Send us a Text Message.The world of pain management has significantly changed in the last 2 decades and whilst pain medication can have some positive impacts, it is unlikely to solve the root causes of pain. Pain expert Deirdre Nazareth introduces the new world of pain management. We cover questions such as 'why do we feel pain?' and 'why do we not feel pain equally?' Deirdre also shares tips to help you manage your pain better without medication. If you are looking for more tips to man...
Send us a Text Message.The days of population advice on health for the individual is over. We now have the capacity to identify much of how we create health or sickness in an individual by getting a better understanding of their genes and how these genes choose to express themselves based on the life we lead. Genetics expert Helen Gauche is interviewed by Pete. Helen provides a wonderful narrative of where we are currently with DNA Health testing. She explains how informative ...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode we welcome back our resident Biological Dentist, Dr John Roberts. We'll hear John talk about how the structure and shape of the mouth develops through childhood, and the potential impact on later life. We discuss how it can be affected by things such as breastfeeding, dummies and/or thumb sucking, the removal of teeth and the addition of braces. Throughout this episode there is a key theme around mouth breathing. Listen to Dr John Roberts explain th...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Functional Medicine Bitesized Pete chats with Professor Rob Thomas, Consultant Oncologist across the Bedford and Cambridgeshire NHS Trust. Rob is also Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Science at the University of Bedfordshire. Pete and Rob talk about the study that Rob and his team carried out during the COVID 19 Pandemic investigating the links between gut health and severity of COVID outcomes. Thanks for listening to our podcas...
Send us a Text Message.If you are suffering with gum disease, have previously had a root canal or ever wondered whether your mercury fillings may be problematic, Pete and eminent Biological Dentist Dr John Roberts discuss these subjects in detail. They also talk about dentistry and oral health with particular emphasis on how poor oral health increases chronic disease susceptibility. This episode is full of simple tips and clinical pearls to improve your dental knowledge and your dental health...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Pete Williams talks with long term mentor Dr Patrick Hanaway MD, special advisor to the Institute for Functional Medicine. Pete & Pat chat about:A deeper understanding of Functional Medicine - what is Functional Medicine? (and what is it not?)The Functional Medicine work at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic. Validating this approach in the wider scientific community.Functional Medicine and COVID-19 - how a...
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