In this eye-opening episode of Functional Medicine Bite-Sized, Pete Williams and liver health expert Cerine Cherkaoui of The Liver Clinic, dive deep into the unsung hero of our body - the liver. They explore its numerous metabolic functions, discuss how diet, stress, and lifestyle impact liver health, and reveal practical strategies for maintaining optimal liver function. From understanding fatty liver disease to debunking detox myths, this podcast offers actionable insights for anyone looking to protect and support their liver's incredible capabilities.

The Liver Clinic

De-liver-ance

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In this latest episode of Functional Medicine Bitesized I enjoyed a fascinating conversation with Rob Verkerk whom I first made a connection with through the IFM and have now known for 20 years. We discuss a lot in this conversation including the evolution of functional medicine and the importance of integrating physical and ecological aspects of health.

Rob, a health ecologist with a background in ecology and agricultural sustainability, emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to health, including diet, exercise, and stress management. We discuss the over-reliance on patented pharmaceuticals and the suppression of natural health solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rob highlights the importance of self-healing and reconnecting with natural systems and we also delve into the impact of corporate and government influence on healthcare policies and the need for transparency and informed consent.

In 2002 Rob established the Alliance for Natural Health as a non-profit organisation to essentially do his life's work.

This is another conversation not to be missed.

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Welcome back to another episode of Functional Medicine Bitesized.

This time I welcome a LinkedIn friend of mine Elena Panzeri. Elena is a Naturopath and a Nutritional Therapist with an MSc in Nutrition and Genetics. She has a specific interest in the microbiome which led to her current collaboration with Intus Bio, a US biotech start-up.

Our conversation delves into the world of the mircobiome, the good and the bad bacteria and how these can be tested for with the latest advances in mircobiome testing. How exactly do diet and lifestyle affect our mircobiome, how can our bacteria affect the way we age and how do we know what to take when it comes to probiotics? Listen in to find out.

Links mentioned in this episode:

IntusBio

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In this episode I chat with Nikolina Lauc, CEO and co-founder of Glycanage.

Glycanage is a biological age test paired with expert advice to help guide your wellness. It is a test that I am starting to use more and more in my patients' long term health strategy.

The Glycange test measures Glycans, important structural molecules (made up of sugars) that play a variety of cellular and protective roles. Glycans are directly involved in the pathophysiology of every major disease and are well recognised in the scientific literature to be part of the ageing process of your immune system.

For those interested in longevity and preventative health, this is a podcast episode not to be missed.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Glycanage

Olshanskey

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In this episode Pete speaks with yet another old colleague of his, Tracey Randell, who he fondly refers to as the "SIBO Queen"

Recent evidence suggests that two thirds of people who are diagnosed with IBS, have IBS because they have SIBO.

Given that possibly 20% of the general population are thought to have IBS (meaning it affects roughly 1 in 10 people globally), this is a podcast that could help a huge amount of people.

Here are some links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.ibsclinics.co.uk/about-us/

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53851892-the-devil-in-the-garlic

https://www.siboinfo.com/

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If you want to understand body fat and what it means for your health, then this is the podcast for you. In this episode I chat with Rob Webster from BodyScan UK which is a company that provides my patients with gold standard measurements of body fat and muscle mass that can be used to monitor body composition and overall health.

Of particular interest is the measurement of VAT or visceral adipose fat - this is the 'bad' fat around your organs which increases your risk of diabetes and other diseases. If you want to find out more, listen in and enjoy this latest episode.

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In this episode I welcome back my old mate Aaron Deere for the second instalment of our Living Longer and Better series. Aaron is the Health and Performance Director at Hooke - a longevity/healthspan focused medical clinic in central London.
During this episode we delve into the topic of supplementation. What works and what doesn't, in regards to health span/longevity? The team at Hooke undertook a huge literature review on this topic in the process of trying to understand which dietary supplements can potentially have a beneficial impact on health span and lifespan. I have no doubt you will find this a really interesting and helpful listen.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Hooke
Olshansky
Omega 3 Index

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In this episode I have a fascinating chat with Lucinda Miller, Naturopath and Functional Medicine Practitioner who specialises in health approaches to help neurodiverse kids. Lucinda is the founder and clinical lead of Nature Doc, a UK wide team if Naturopaths, Nutritionists and Nutritional Therapists.

Lucinda talks about how she got into this area as a result of her experience with her own children. The crucial role of diet in neurodiverse children is discussed at length. This episode provides invaluable information and golden nuggets of easily actionable steps to support parents with neurodiverse children.


We hope you enjoy this episode.

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