Jo Cameron can't feel pain, indeed shes never been able to feel any pain, worry or anxiety. She was diagnosed as having a genetic anomaly which gives her a seeming superpower of not being able to sense pain, be it a head ache , a stomach ache or even the pain of child birth. In todays episode I tell her story and more importantly I explore how her unique 'gift', is being used by scientists to understand pain and how it can be used to develop better pain management treatments. The dangers of high...
Mar 17, 2025•11 min
Fibre is more than just roughage. In this episode I discuss how fibre plays a crucial role in heart health, gut balance, and disease prevention. I explore how fibre improves cholesterol by reducing ApoB levels and shifting LDL particles to a healthier size. A high-fibre diet also supports gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria, strengthening immunity, and reducing inflammation. Research links fiber intake to a lower risk of colorectal cancer, with 25g daily reducing risk by 15–20%. I also dis...
Mar 13, 2025•7 min
SUBSCRIBE HERE - https://www.youtube.com/@happyhabitpodcast?sub_confirmation=1We are swimming in plastic. What started out as a convenience of modern living has become an addiction to plastic that is negatively affecting the environment AND our health. Plastic has now been found in our bodies, in our organs, our blood, our brain and our sexual organs. In this episode I discuss how tiny particles of plastic called micro and nanoparticles actually get inside our bodies and how they impect our heal...
Mar 10, 2025•10 min
Magnesium is a nutrient that is involved in over 300 bodily processes. Its impact is crucial for everything from heart health to nerve function, to sleep regulation and lots more. In this episode, I discuss magnesiums role in these important body processes. I also examine the reasons why magnesium levels are falling in peoples diets, and I explore the ways in which people can increase the levels of magnesium in their diet and the benefits of doing so. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : http...
Mar 06, 2025•12 min
Breakfast as we know it today is a fairly recent invention, our ancestors often didn't have the luxury of sitting down for a meal after waking. In this episode I examine the origins of eating breakfast and examine the impact of skipping breakfast when you wake. I explore the health benefits of circadian eating and discuss the problem with a one size fits all approach to timing of meals. Plus we discuss whether skipping breakfast is advised as part of a weight management approach. The dangers of ...
Mar 03, 2025•10 min
In this episode I explore why western / first world countries are seeing a decline in life expectancies. There is the very real possibility that people in their 30s / 40s / 50s will die at a younger age than their parents. Why? Here's a clue, diet and lifestyle are huge culprits, we'll discuss exactly how. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8hZFoFoJun_lLhULcYg5JWWeightloss series : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi-pO3W2hejn...
Feb 27, 2025•14 min
The human body is the most extraordinary feat of biological engineering, from the trillions of processes per second occuring in the billions of neurons of our brain, to the relentless beating of our hearts from birth to death, to the almost limitless capacity of our immune system to defend our bodies from an infinite variety of invading pathogens. In this episode I delve into 16 wonders of the human body that we take for granted every day. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.yout...
Feb 24, 2025•11 min
For decades we were told dietary fat was harmful for our health and contributed to a variety of health issues including cardiac problems, including weight gain. Since then scientific research has evolved which means the conversation about consuming dietary fat is more complicated than first thought. In this episode I discuss this evolution in the science and show that the traditional view of dietary fat and its relationship to LDL cholesterol which was called 'bad cholesterol'. I also discuss th...
Feb 20, 2025•18 min
Nails, we cut them, paint, polish and bite them, but did you know your nails can tell you lots about your overall health? In this episode I dive deep into why we have nails in the first place, how they grow and I highlight 10 nail conditions that tell us different things about our internal health, everything from the oxygen levels in our blood, to nutritional deficiencies and even cancer. Plus I detail the dangers associated with using certain kinds of nail polish and nail treatments, and I outl...
Feb 17, 2025•15 min
People have been eating chocolate for thousands of years. Today there's every kind of chocolate, from regular milk chocolate, and white chocolate to dark chocolate with varying amounts of cocoa. In today's episode I examine if chocolate can actually help prevent strokes. We will look at the constituents of chocolate that might have a beneficial effect on our cardiovascular health and thereby reduce our risk of developing a stroke. We'll talk about the antioxidant content of certain kinds of choc...
Feb 13, 2025•13 min
There are so many weightloss myths out there that it is so easy to become distracted and disillusioned. In this episode, I draw on the advice of many of the scientists and doctors I have interviewed on this channel about nutrition, metabolism and weightloss, and I detail 9 commonly held misconceptions about weightloss which is hampering peoples' weight loss goals . For example, I examine if skipping breakfast really helps you lose weight and I analyse if consuming fat can actually help you lose ...
Feb 10, 2025•18 min
The human body is made of of mostly water and so its logical that we need to consume water to function and to thrive. Water helps us digest food, it helps our organs like our kidneys to function, it improves the quality and look of our skin. When we dont get enough water we ca suffer frok tiredness, feeling foggy headed and constipated. BUT the problem is, water generally tastes bland, and as a result people look to fizzy drinks, and drinks like coffee which come with their own downsides. In thi...
Feb 06, 2025•8 min
On this podcast I have spoken to many of the worlds leading scientists, and nutritionists who have explained in detail how food is at the heart of the epidemic of metabolic disease across the world. From my own experience and observing others, its clear many of us are tired all the time. While sleep and exercise are certainly huge factors in our energy levels, the importance of food cant be ignored. And if you're someone who is struggling for energy and reaching for the coffee before lunchtime t...
Feb 03, 2025•10 min
Fasting is something that has hit the headlines in recent years as people have engaged in various forms of it for health reasons. But fasting is actually something humans have done for thousands of years. In this episode I explore the scientfically proven benefits of fasting, from blood sugar regulation, its ability to fend of chronic diseases and even how it can extend lifespan. Plus we highlight the role of fasting, in a world where eating disorders are real and can be very damaging. Link to m...
Jan 30, 2025•10 min
SUBSCRIBE HERE - https://www.youtube.com/@happyhabitpodcast?sub_confirmation=1Obesity acrosss the world is an epidemic. Over 1 billion people are overweight and its many related health problems. We know the food we eat has an impact on our weight and our metabolic health. Historically we were told to adhere to the food pyramid, that encouraged the consumption of carbs over fats. BUT, the evidence shows that despite dropping our fat consumption people are fatter and unhealthier than they were dec...
Jan 27, 2025•9 min
AI is becoming a bigger part of our lives every single day, but its one thing using artificial intelligence to search for answers to questions on ChatGPT, its quite another to rely on AI to solve health care problems and even diagnose illnesses. But that is exactly what is happening already. In this episode I talk about the areas in which AI is already being deployed, such as helping scientists carry out research in a fraction of time, diagnosing cancer cases from scans and even in the real-time...
Jan 23, 2025•9 min
Detoxing of some form has been used by humans for centuries for a whole host of medical reasons and to bring many supposed benefits. But what is the science behind detoxing and what proof is there that detoxing does what people claim it does ? In this episode we look at the efficacy of various popular methods of detoxing, such as detox teas and juice cleanses. We examine the role of the body's internal organs such as the liver and kideys and discover what role they play in detoxing the body natu...
Jan 21, 2025•8 min
The subject of seed oils and vegetable oil consumption has attracted alot of headlines in recent years. In this episode I examine exactly what seed oils are. I look at the health related arguments for and against their use. We also explore the subject of saturated fat and how it has been influenced by the increase in use of seed oils. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8hZFoFoJun_lLhULcYg5JW Weightloss series : https://www.youtube.com/playli...
Jan 20, 2025•9 min
SUBSCRIBE HERE - https://www.youtube.com/@happyhabitpodcast?sub_confirmation=1New years new you, means you need to adopt realistic habits and behviours that will enhance your health and quality of life. These can be habits that benefit you physically and mentally. In this episode I lay out 7 simple but highly effective habits that you can and should incorporate into your daily lives. 1. Prioritise Whole foods over ultra-processed foods2. Practise daily movement (not just exercise)3. Make quality...
Jan 16, 2025•6 min
50 million people suffer with dementia today, that figure will triple in the coming 20 years. While genetics does play a role, lifestyle and behaviours such as the foods we eat are a siginificant contributor to whether we become a dementa patient or not. I examine the role food plays in our potential to acquire dementia. Plus I look at the foods that accelerate the likelihood of us suffering cognitive decline, and contrast these against brain boosting foods. I also show the association between i...
Jan 13, 2025•6 min
Prof Langer's book : https://amzn.to/3WW7UPg Prof Ellen Langer also known as the Mother of Mindfulness, became the first woman to receive tenure in psychology at Harvard University, she has spent the last forty-five-years researching mindlessness and mindfulness. She has published hundreds of articles and numerous bestselling books including her latest, The Mindful body. Her research and books focus on the illusion of control, mindful aging, health, stress and decision-making. She is very much a...
Jan 09, 2025•54 min
Suitable reading material as edited by Dr Kaeberlein : https://amzn.to/3V9iSzj Today I'm joined by one of the worlds leading experts on ageing Dr Matt Kaeberlein. Dr. Kaeberlein’s research is focused on the biological mechanisms of aging in order to help us intervene so that we can maintain good health and quality of life for longer than is currently possible. He has published more than 200 scientific papers, has been recognized by several prestigious awards, and has Fellow status in the America...
Jan 06, 2025•39 min
Today I welcome back clinical specialist Dr Morgan Nolte, in this episode we talk abouthow to achieve your weightloss goal. In reality the mindset needed to achieve a weightloss goal is the same as the mindset needed to achieve any goal. Crucially we explore the mindset that we need in order to achieve any goal including weight management goals. Discover the habits needed to bring about sustainable behaviour change such as committing to a goal, embracing discomfort, tracking activities, and cont...
Jan 02, 2025•38 min
Dr Sears book : https://amzn.to/4bxe9gP In an effort to address the obesity and chronic inflammation epidemics Dr Barry Sears created the zone diet 30 years ago. Dr Sears tells us exactly why its important to eat protein with every meal. We discuss the drivers of systemic inflammation in the body which is itself the root of so much chronic illness including depression. Dr Sears tells us why he thinks the carnivore diet stresses the body. We hear about gut health and how optimising it through goo...
Dec 30, 2024•26 min
Dr Sallis book, Sports Medicine : https://amzn.to/4eDKiVI Dr. Robert Sallis is a Past-President of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and currently chairs Exercise is Medicin, a joint initiative of ACSM and the American Medical Association. A great advocate of the health benefits gained through physical activity, Dr. Sallis is a family physician practising at Kaiser Permanente in , California. I ask Dr Sallis how exactly exercise can be deemed to be a form of medicine. We hear how of...
Dec 26, 2024•23 min
Book : Nature wants us to be fat : https://amzn.to/3YsyMHm While sugar is recognised as a key driver of disease across the world, the emphasis has often been on glucose, in todays episode I speak with Dr Richard Johnson on the role of another form of sugar, fructose. We hear how fructose historically played a key role in helping animals prepare for a scarcity of food. We explore why animals start foraging for food when they consume fructose. Dr Johnson tells us about the important fructose switc...
Dec 23, 2024•38 min
Dr Sims books: https://amzn.to/3VH0w8E Dr Stacy Sims is a physiologist who specialises in women's fitness, performance, nutrition and hormone related health. This seems ridiculous given the fact that women make up about 50% of the global population, but the vast majority of scientific data we have has been derived by studying only men, which means theres a glaring lack of science-based information thats specific to women. And this often means women are doing the wrong training, eating the wrong ...
Dec 19, 2024•40 min
Biohacking is a term that has attracted much interest and controversy in recent years. I examine exactly what biohacking is and highlight the biohacks that are based in actual science and the hacks that have less evidence of being effective. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8hZFoFoJun_lLhULcYg5JW Weightloss series : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi-pO3W2hejnDUsgMQ9GPvpZ The health benefits fo exercise : https://www.youtub...
Dec 16, 2024•8 min
People have been taking supplements of one form or another for thousands of years. Today the supplement industry is enormous with every kind of supplement available with the cick of a mouse of swipe on our phone. The question that intrigues me though is this, are supplements really necessary, or is food ebough?In this video I explore the history of supplement use, plus compare supplements with food when in comes to nutrient content,density and their bioavailability. We look at the issues with mo...
Dec 15, 2024•16 min
In this episode I speak with a man who will be known to many online, his name is Justin Richard and he has amassed 2 million instagram ( @insulinresistant1 ) followers as he tracks the impacts different foods have on his blood sugar levels. He talks to me about the health challenges he faced that precipitated his deciding to use a continuous glucose monitor which he tracks online for millions. We explore the power of mindset when it comes to making healthy food choices and the impact poistive ha...
Dec 12, 2024•35 min
