I n this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Dr John Kennedy, an O&G doctor who qualified from University College Dublin in 2000. He has been working exclusively in fertility medicine since 2013 and is the clinical lead at Thérapie Fertility Clinic, with his expert team who have helped intended parents in Ireland to build their families This episode covers: Reasons someone might freeze their eggs What is the best age to do it and is there an age cut off? Benefits of freezing embryos over eggs? Suc...
Dec 04, 2023•40 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Mr Martin Hirsch, a consultant gynaecologist and endometriosis specialist practicing both in the NHS and privately. He can be found on instagram as @endometriosis.surgeon.uk This episode covers: What is endometriosis? The symptoms of endometriosis Who gets endometriosis? What causes delays in diagnosis? New, faster diagnostic tests How nutrition and lifestyle can support symptom management Andenomyosis and how it differs from endometriosis Endometriosis and ...
Nov 27, 2023•44 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ro Huntriss - one of the UK’s leading fertility dietitians and is the Founder of Fertility Dietitian UK. She is also the author of the book Deliciously Health Fertility (available on amazon) This episode covers: The role does diet plays in male and female fertility How can we eat for fertility? Key nutrients associated with fertility Nutrition considerations for IVF and egg freezing. The role of supplements in fertility Should you give up alcohol and caffein...
Nov 20, 2023•35 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast This weeks listener question is: “I’m training for a half-marathon, and I was just wondering how you practically manage your period on a long run? If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info @thefoodmedic.co.uk .
Nov 17, 2023•3 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Today Dr Hazel is joined by Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith - founders of KIC - a leading health and wellness app born out of Australia Trigger warning: This episode does contain conversations around eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours. This episode covers: Rebranding KIC from ‘Keep it Cleaner’ Laura and Steph’s own experiences with food and exercise How they are helping others build a healthy and more sustainable relationship with food & exercise. Running a business with ...
Nov 13, 2023•51 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast This weeks listener question is: When should I expect my period to return after stopping the pill? And what should you do if it doesn’t? If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info @thefoodmedic.co.uk .
Nov 10, 2023•1 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Anjali Amin, a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London. This epsiode covers: What are hormones? The truth about “hormone balancing” recipes At home Hormone testing kits Is adrenal fatigue a medical diagnosis? Why women experience more thyroid issues than men Should you worry about glucose spikes? PCOS and insulin resistance Interested in more content like this? Check ou t @thefoodmedic on instagram...
Nov 06, 2023•46 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast This weeks listener question is: Do you recommend taking a multi-vitamin as a precautionary measure during the winter months to avoid getting sick? If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info @thefoodmedic.co.uk .
Nov 03, 2023•2 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ben and Joshua from Runna - #1 rated app for personalized training plans for running. This episode covers The story of RUNNA How Josh ran a record-breaking 76 marathons in 76 days Advice for new runners Different types of runs (tempo, interval, easy etc) and their purpose How to get faster at running Strength training alongside running Trainers and running kit : whats essential? Fuelling up before and during a run To try RUNNA for 2 weeks free use the code H...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast This weeks listener question is: “Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight?” if you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info @thefoodmedic.co.uk .
Oct 26, 2023•3 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by presenter, fitness guru, author, mother and “accidental” activist Davina McCall This episode covers Becoming an “accidental activist” in womens health Davina’s experience of the perimenopause and menopause Fears and misconceptions about HRT Davina’s pill revolution documentary How Davina’s fitness routine has evolved after the menopause Davina’s partnership with FoodSpring and the importance of protein after the menopause I nterested in more content like thi...
Oct 23, 2023•46 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast This weeks listener question is : “I understand that fitness tracking technology can really help to understand what's going on in our bodies, giving us better awareness so that we can take action. However, can tracking take its toll?” If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info @thefoodmedic.co.uk .
Oct 19, 2023•4 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Zanna Van Dijk - she’s a co-founder of Stay Wild , a sustainable swimwear brand, a Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur and a lifestyle blogger with a passion for active travel and the outdoors. This episode covers: Zanna’s evolution on social media and on her blog over the years Her passion for hiking and advice for those looking to start Open water swimming and how its transformed her mental health The societial pressures of being a woman in her 30’s Fertility,...
Oct 15, 2023•36 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast This weeks listener question is: “There’s a lot of information out there about the benefits of zone two training for longer distance runs such as for half or full marathons or longer. Can you explain in more detail about zone two training and the benefits it provides for longer distance runs?” I f you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info @thefoodmedic.co.uk . Find out more about zone 2 training at www.thefoodmedic.co.uk...
Oct 12, 2023•3 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Dr. David Spiegel, Reveri's Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer. Dr Spiegel is a psychiatrist with more than 45 years of clinical and research experience studying stress, pain, sleep and hypnosis. He has written thirteen books, 404 scientific journal articles and 170 book chapters. He was educated at Harvard and Yale and now works at Stanford. This episode covers: What is hypnosis and how does it differ from stage hypnosis? What happens in the brain when...
Oct 08, 2023•48 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Our listener question this week is “What is the definition of strength training? I've read some articles saying that strength training is a better way to burn fat than just doing cardio. But I'm not exactly sure what the definition of it is” T hank you to everyone who has sent in questions already and if you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info @thefoodmedic.co.uk....
Oct 05, 2023•4 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by h ost of MarieTV, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist , Marie Forleo. Her #1 New York Times best-selling book, Everything is Figureoutable is available now. This episode covers: How to get out of your way when it comes to being consistent with our goals and habits. Eliminate the “I don’t have time excuse” with this one practice. Understanding fear vs intuition when it comes to decision making Getting clear on your goals and letting go of old ones. How to stop ...
Oct 02, 2023•48 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The Food Medic podcast returns for season 10 this October - here's a little taste of what to expect. Make sure to hit subscribe, if you haven't already so that you are first to hear about any new episodes.
Sep 28, 2023•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this short bonus episode, Dr Hazel speaks to Taylor Rose (also known as the healthy hur), a certified trichologist who has amassed over 1.5million followers on social media. Topics covered include: *Popular titkok trends: rosemary oil, slick buns, pillowcases and apple cider vinegar *Essential hair care products *Hairloss and what to do about it *Advice for dry and damaged hair *Lifestyle factors affecting hair health Ps. If you want to find out more about how nutrition can support hair healt...
Apr 02, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week. Our listener question this week is: “Do you have any advice for strength training through long periods of illness? I love strength training and I am a student and get one cold after another. I am worried that if I don’t keep it up I will lose all my progress.” To learn more about immunity and exercise, head over to www.thefoodmedic.co.uk for further reading. Please note : This podcast should not be taken as medical advice or re...
Mar 17, 2023•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we are joined by Caroline Criado Perez - a best-selling and award-winning writer, broadcaster and award-winning feminist campaigner. Her #1 Sunday Times best-selling second book, INVISIBLE WOMEN: Exposing DataBias in a World Designed for Men, published in 2019, has been translated into 30 languages and is the winner of the 2019 Royal Society Science Book Prize, the 2019 Books Are My Bag Reader’s Choice Award, and the 2019 Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award. This epis...
Mar 13, 2023•38 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week. Our listener question this week is “I am wondering if the keto/ LCHF diet really is for everyone, or if there are some people to whom it may do more damage than good, increasing their cholesterol or even causing non-fatty liver syndrome?" Please note : this podcast should not be taken as medical advice or replace that of your usual medical practitioner.
Mar 10, 2023•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest today is Layne Norton - a self-proclaimed nerd who lifts heavy things, he has a BS in Biochemistry with honors and a PhD in Nutritional Sciences with honors. Since moving away from online coaching, Layne has focused on writing books (Fat Loss Forever, The Complete Contest Prep Guide, The Complete Reverse Dieting Guide), developing Carbon Diet Coach, a nutritional coaching app, and creating certification courses offered through the Clean Health Institute This episode covers: Low carb di...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week. Our listener question this week is : “I would love to hear your thoughts on the mirena coil as contraception and whether I experience the same hormonal highs and lows as a women having normal periods?” I hope you found that helpful - perhaps send it to someone you know it might help also. If you are thinking about stopping or changing your form of contraception, make sure to book in a call with your GP to discuss it first. Ps. ...
Mar 03, 2023•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we discuss how diet plays a role in our mood - and which foods or food groups have been linked to positive and negative impacts on our mental health. Our guest today is Felice Jacka - a Professor of Nutritional Psychiatry, Co-Director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University, and founder and president of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research. She has written two books including Brain changer & the very popular children’s book “There’s a Zoo i...
Feb 27, 2023•45 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week. Our listener question this week is “Conflicting advice - There is evidence if we eat in an 8 hour window, this helps gut health. There is also evidence that it is important to eat before a workout - how do you manage these two together?” To learn more about the pros and cons of fasting, head over to www.thefoodmedic.co.uk for further reading....
Feb 24, 2023•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dr Hazel is joined by Ben Coomber - a multi-award-winning Coach, Speaker, and Author of “How to live an Awesome Life”. For 10 years Ben ran a #1 rated podcast called ’Ben Coomber Radio’ with over 20 million downloads, is the Founder & CEO of The BTN Academy - a Nutrition Education Company, and Awesome Supplements - a multi- award-winning plant-based supplement company. This episode covers: - Ben’s personal journey with health and fitness - Why he wrote “How to live an awesom...
Feb 20, 2023•45 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel, our mini episodes that drop each week. Our listener question this week is “Recently I have seen a lot of people post on social media about L Glutamine, saying it has helped bloating and stomach cramps, as well as helping exercise recovery. Are these claims true? If it is beneficial, how much should we be taking and how often?” To find out more about L-Glutamine and gut health, head over to our educational hub www.thefoodmedic.co.uk for further reading....
Feb 17, 2023•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Dr Hazel is joined by Grace Beverley, founder and CEO of sustainably-made activewear brand TALA and fitness tech brand Shreddy. Grace's debut book 'Working Hard, Hardly Working' was an instant Sunday Times Bestseller and she also hosts her own podcast of the same name. -Grace's journey from influencer to the CEO of two incredibly successful companies. -The moment it all changed for Grace -Her inspiration behind ‘Working Hard, Hardly Working' -The productivity method -Prioritisin...
Feb 13, 2023•54 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to Ask Dr Hazel. Our listener question this week is “As a first time mum with a 7 week old, it is time to re-establish healthy habits. I am struggling to re-establish healthy habits around a busy and not so flexible schedule.” To find out more, check out The Female Factor book, available online and from all good book stores.
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