The Functional Health Podcast

Can nutrition play a role in cancer therapy? What are the most evidence based complementary therapies for cancer care? How could the ketogenic diet be used in oncology? Dr Nasha Winters champions a comprehensive approach to cancer treatment, combining standard of care with vetted metabolic and complementary therapies for optimal outcomes. She is a trusted consultant for medical professionals and researchers worldwide, offering expertise in patient evaluation and treatment strategies. Nasha and I managed to meet and record this podcast at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress in London, UK. And I was so pleased that we could. She challenged me and my interpretation of the data and I respectfully challenged her. Nasha is incredibly well read and I learnt a heck of a lot during our conversation. We discuss: Nutrition in cancer therapy The potential role of dairy and meat in cancer Vegan vs keto debate The most compelling research for integrative cancer care Dr Nasha Winters is an integrative oncology specialist, author of “The Metabolic Approach to Cancer” and “Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology,” host of the Metabolic Matters podcast, and Executive Director of the nonprofit organisation, the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health (MTIH). SOCIALS Dr. Nasha Winters: www.drnasha.com Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health: www.mtih.org Metabolic Matters Podcast: www.metabolicmatters.org The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: www.mtih.org/book

Can bioregualtory peptides slow biological aging? What are bioregulatory peptides and how do they work? Is this the next big thing in anti-aging medicine? I had the pleasure to sit down with Dr Rob Verkerk at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress in London to talk all things Bioregulatory peptides. These are molecules which have huge promise in the regenerative medicine space. I was hugely excited to hear more about them and the potential they have to regenerate and heal tissue more effectively. We cover: The science behind bioregulatory peptides What they are and how they can be used The most compelling research in this field Access to bioregulatory peptides And much more Dr Rob Verkerk has Masters and Doctorate degrees from Imperial College London and in 2002 founded the Alliance for Natural Health International. Since then, Rob has acted as its executive and scientific director, directing legal actions to protect the right to natural health, whilst authoring some 60 papers in scientific journals and conference proceedings. https://www.anhinternational.org https://www.anhinternational.org/news/miracle-molecules-that-reverse-biological-age/

Dr Bill Harris is as internationally recognised expert on the omega 3 and heart disease, which make him one of the best people in the world to have this conversation with. Omega 3’s are not often considered on a normal blood panel but I think there is a strong case as to why they should be. There is a reason why many countries across the world recommend multiple servings of oily fish per week and that is primarily due to their omega 3 content. From cardiovascular health, to brain health, to reducing systemic inflammation, omega 3’s at the right dose and levels seem to have a range of potential benefits. Bill kindly humoured my respectful challenge on the omega 3: omega 6 ratio debate. A highly contested topic on the internet today. In this fascinating conversation we touch upon: How omega 3s can enhance your healthspam The optimal dose and blood levels of omega 3 The role of omega 3s in human health and heart disease Deciphering the omega 3: omega 6 ratio debate The best sources of omega 3 And much more I was incredibly lucky that Bill and I had the chance to catch -up at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine congress in London and managed to arrange a date for this recording. I hope you get a lot out of this one because I sure did! https://omegaquant.com SOCIALS Facebook: @Omega3Index Instagram: @OmegaQuant YouTube: @OmegaQuantLab LinkedIn: @OmegaQuant-Analytics Twitter: @OmegaQuant

Can we reverse chronic disease using food? How can food be used as preventative medicine? What foods have medicinal properties and in what dose? Dr. William Li, physician, scientist and bestselling author of “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself” and “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer”. For the latest cutting edge food as medicine science, check out Dr. Li's YouTube Channel. I discovered Dr. Li over 12 years ago when he did a Ted Talk on the power of food and food extracts on angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels) and cancer. This was a pivotal moment for me and sparked my passion for nutrition. I honestly, couldn’t get enough of nutrition science from that day forward. I watched every documentary I could get my hands on and read scientific papers alongside my day job - it was a real turning point. This is probably why I was overly excited about meeting Dr Li at a conference in London and where he kindly agreed to come on the show. Dr. William Li is an incredible researcher and content creator and has pioneered the science of food as medicine. In this fascinating conversation we discuss: How to use food as medicine The top foods for health creation Common beverages with health enhancing properties The surprising link between sweetness and telomeres And much more SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/ https://www.facebook.com/drwilliamli/ https://twitter.com/drwilliamli?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/c/DrWilliamLi

Teemu Arina is a technology entrepreneur, author, biohacker and founder of the Biohacking Centre. Do we need to Biohack? What are underlying principles? Is it for everyone? Teemu is one of the forefront thinkers on the digital transformation of learning, work, leadership, health and - eventually - the future of humanity. His work focuses on studying the intersection of man and the machine and ways to improve productivity, health and wellbeing with biological and technological tools. In this conversation, we dive into the philosophy of high performance, transcending Maslow's hierarchy of needs, personalising Biohacking to your life, how biohacking can become a copying and much more. https://biohackercenter.com https://biohackersummit.com BIG THANK YOU TO our sponsors at Glycanage! DISCOUNT: https://glycanage.com/price-and-plans?discount=FUNCTIONALHEALTH

How can we best personalise our diet and lifestyle? How should geographic location influence what we should eat? What are the benefits of sun exposure? Ryan Carter is a certified health coach, personal trainer and nutritional therapist. Ryan is a wealth of knowledge if the field of personalised nutrition and health optimisation. He is incredibly active on instagram with a huge dedicated following where he shares some of his clinical pearls and nutritional philosophies on how to improve your health and wellbeing. This conversation was incredibly free flowing, and we dive into a lot of different topics with a very experienced practitioner. https://www.livevitae.com/about https://www.instagram.com/livevitae/ https://www.facebook.com/livevitae https://x.com/livevitaeuk BIG THANK YOU TO our sponsors at Glycanage! DISCOUNT: https://glycanage.com/price-and-plans?discount=FUNCTIONALHEALTH

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: 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: 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.comthemeaningoflife.tvthecoronaviruschallenge.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: 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. 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: 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: 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: ***Our wonderful sponsors - https://humanpeople.co/functionalhealth/*** Notes: https://shop.anhinternational.org/collections/e-books

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: 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.