Vision of Health (Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence)

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Why is a healthy immune system important? Do we really need to boost our immune system? How can your diet support your immunity? 

In this episode of Vision of Health, Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi shares how you can unleash the full potential of your immune system to not only fight disease, but also improve your wellbeing and performance. Dr Jenna is an immunity expert, best selling author and senior lecturer at The University of Sussex specialising in understanding how nutrition, movement and lifestyle interact with the immune system in health and disease. With over 20 years of experience, she is on a mission to break down the science behind our health and share the scientifically proven secrets of being well for good and in this episode of Vision of Health, she does just that. 

This episode covers:

• Why a healthy immune system is important
• Busting the myths of ‘immune boosting’ and why we might not want to believe the marketing claims
• How many colds is normal to get each year, and when should we be worried?
• What to eat to support your immune system and are anti-inflammatory foods fact or fallacy?
• The truth about immunity boosting IV drips and supplements 
• Takeaway tips to improve your immune system 

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/VhxU555WHEs

If you want to hear more from Dr Jenna Macciochi head to her social media page @dr_jenna_macciochi, website www.drjennamacciochi.com 

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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How much exercise should we really be doing? What is the best form of exercise? Would lifting weights protect us from ageing? 

In this episode of Vision of Health i’m joined by celebrity personal trainer, best selling author and founder of chart-topping Give Me Strength fitness app, Alice Liveing. With over 10 years experience in the industry and a personal transition of her own, Alice challenges the diet culture so many of us have grown up with, and explains how true health goes far beyond your physical appearance. 

This episodes covers:

• Alice’s honest reflection on her journey from Clean Eating Alice to where she is now
• How much exercise we should really be doing
• What type of exercise we should ALL be doing 
• Whether women should train differently to men
• The benefits of exercise for our long term health 
• How diet culture has shaped the way we live 
• Takeaway tips to improve your activity levels in 2024

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/shorts/2Tc_q7v3TBo?si=cvoNLJpBNM1UxQ2J

If you want to hear more from Alice Liveing head to her social media page @aliceliveing, website https://alice-liveing.co.uk  and Give Me Strength App https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/give-me-strength/id1560651240

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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Where are we going wrong with our mental health? How can we build resilience to cope with the challenges of everyday life? At what point should we seek support for our mental health? 

In this episode of Vision of Health i’m joined by the UK’s number 1 life coach, best selling author and founder of The Life Class, Jacqueline Hurst. 

With over 15 years experience, and clients that travel from all over the world to see her, Jacqueline is on a mission to help people learn to use their mind properly and cope with the challenges life throws at us! 

This episodes covers:

• Jacqueline’s personal battle with addiction, anorexia and depression and how she transformed her life by developing her mindset
• Where we are going wrong with our mental health and why as society we are struggling with our mental health 
• At what point we should seek support 
• How the public perception of mental health has changed over recent years
• How we should be using social media to protect our mental wellbeing
• Takeaway tips to improve your mindset and mental resilience

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyhI4DBtHCI&ab_channel=VisionofHealthwithDrFrankieJackson-Spence

If you want to hear more from Jacqueline Hurst head to her social media page @jacqueline_hurst_, website https://www.jacquelinehurst.comand best-selling book ‘How To Do You’ https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Do-You-Changing-Mastering/dp/B098GSZ11T

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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Could sleeping more be the key to improving your physical and mental health? How much sleep do we really need? Is ‘hustle culture’ destroying our health?

In this episode of Vision of Health, renowned Sleep Expert and Evangelist, Dr Sophie Bostock shares how unlocking the power of sleep can transform your health, making you feel and function at your best.

Dr Sophie is the go to sleep expert in the UK who believes sleep is the unsung hero of mental and physical resilience. With a Medical Degree and a Masters from Nottingham University and a PhD from University College London, Sophie worked on the award-winning sleep improvement programme Sleepio, and went on to launch The Sleep Scientist, specialising in understanding the power of sleep for shielding stress, improving health and performance. Dr Sophie is a renowned sleep consultant for clients in business, the media, the military and olympic athletes. She is well known globally for her Tedx and Google Talks. 

In this episode Dr Sophie delves into the science of sleep and shares the scientifically proven secrets to improving mental and physical health through a good nights sleep. 

This episode covers

• What actually is sleep and what is happening in our body 
• Whether sleep is a neglected pillar of our health
• What happens to our body and health if we don’t get enough sleep
• How much sleep do we actually need? Does this change in throughout our life? 
• Can we sleep too much?
• Is hours of sleep the most important thing, or does quality trump quantity?
• What determines a ‘good nights sleep’?
• What happens if we don’t get enough sleep? What about if this is unavoidable e.g. for new mums or shift workers?
• How to tackle insomnia
• Takeaway tips for unlocking your best nights sleep in 2024.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-Yas8h7w_y4?si=hUWX3qxjTwxt6z5U

If you want to hear more from Dr Sophie Bostock head to her social media page @drsophiebostock or her website https://www.thesleepscientist.com/about and listen to Dr Sophie’s TEDx talk here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpyzkahff8

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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Over one third of us worry about money on a daily basis which can take its toll on our mental health and wellbeing. 

In this episode of Vision of Health, Money Mindset Expert and Financial Wellbeing Coach Laura Ann Moore opens up a judgement-free conversation about money and the psychology behind our financial decisions. Laura explains how to break free from feeling like money is controlling our mood and mental wellbeing. 

Laura shares her tips for delving into your money beliefs formed in early childhood and gives practical tips to rework your relationship with your finances. 

This episode covers

• The statistics on how many of us worry about money on a daily basis 
• Why so many people worry about money, despite having enough to cover basic needs
• What is a money mindset and how it forms during early developmental years 
• The impact social media can have on our spending and mental health 
• How to make a financial plan and finally take control 
• Where to start if you’re in debt 
• How our brains intrinsic reward system can influence our spending 
• Practical tips for improving your money mindset and relationship with money 

WATCH the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ijBhiMB65Bk?si=A92BsYdEXiuhX1w-

Follow Dr Frankie on Instagram @drfrankiejs 

If you want to hear more from Laura Ann Moore head to her social media page @laura_ann_moore or her website www.mindmoneysoul.co.uk

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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With rates of obesity, disease and mental health disorders on the rise. We are going wrong somewhere with our nutrition. 

In this episode of Vision of Health, Emily English, qualified BSc Nutritionist shares her knowledge of science, nutrition and love of hearty food, to teach us how to finally learn to eat in a way that makes us feel good, function well, and brings the joy back into eating. 

Also known as ‘Em The Nutritionist’, Em has accrued millions of followers on social media by creating delicious and balanced recipes of food you actually want to eat. She is also the author of debut book ‘So Good’.

Emily shares her expert, but relatable advice on how to break free of diet culture, build a nutritious meal, and sets the facts straight on supplements, ultraproceesed foods and everything in between. Implementing her ethos and principles means you’ll never have to count calories again. 

This episode covers:

• Her personal history of eating disorders and complex relationships with food
• How to change our relationship with food so we never have to count a calorie again 
• Her take on where we are going wrong with our nutrition 
• How to build a nutritious meal 
• What to eat when you’re on the go 
• Why we should be talking about fibre 
• How to actually eat to support gut health 
• Ultra-processed foods
• Glucose monitoring 
• Takeaway tips to easily improve your diet (and clue it doesn’t involve cutting anything out!)

WATCH the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEfiwPaC8jU&ab_channel=VisionofHealthwithDrFrankieJackson-Spence

Follow Dr Frankie on Instagram @drfrankiejs 

If you want to hear more from Emily English head to her social media page @emthenutritionist her website https://www.emilyenglish.com and pre-order her new book So Good now https://www.amazon.co.uk/So-Good-Food-designed-nutritionist/dp/1399620053

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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It may surprise you, but very little is known about Women’s Health, and many taboos still exist. With women doing worse than men in terms of health outcomes, and waiting times of up to 8 YEARS to reach a diagnosis of certain gynaecological conditions, we still have a long way to go until we’ve got ‘Women’s Health’ right.

In this episode, Dr Philippa Kaye, practicing GP with over 14 years experience, shares her insights into where we are going wrong with women’s health. She takes us on a journey, guiding us through everything we need to know across all stages of a women’s life, from puberty, to menstruation, to contraception, breast checking and cancer screening, to menopause. 

You might recognise Dr Philippa from popular daytime TV show ‘This Morning’, where she is their resident doctor. But she also wears many hats. She is a journalist and best selling author of chart topping books, including The M Word and Breasts, an owners guide.

Dr Philippa shares her expert advice to empower you to take ownership of your health and embrace being a woman. 

This episode covers

• What the term ‘Women’s Health’ really means
• The Gender Health Gap Explained
• The hormonal fluctuations seen in the menstrual cycle & menstrual cycle tracking
• What to do if you have a hormonal imbalance 
• When to seek help and advice about your periods 
• Is hormonal contraception really that bad for us?
• Endometriosis and PCOS
• How to check our breasts 
• What is going on during the menopause and HRT

WATCH the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzaG4B28RUE&ab_channel=VisionofHealthwithDrFrankieJackson-Spence

Follow Dr Frankie on Instagram @drfrankiejs 

If you want to hear more from Dr Philippa Kaye head to her social media page @drphilippakaye website https://www.drphilippakaye.com  and books: Amazon UKhttps://www.amazon.co.uk › authorDr. Philippa Kaye: books, biography, latest update

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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Fertility is a sensitive topic, and often we avoid these conversations until the moments it really matters and the pressure is on.  

In this episode of Vision of Health, Dr Helen O’Neill MSc PhD, shares her expert knowledge in fertility and reproductive health, to empower us to get in tune with our hormones and not delay the important conversations until it’s too late. 

Dr Helen O’Neill, a lecturer in reproductive  science and molecular genetics at UCL and with over 15 years experience, leads a research team investigating causes of infertility. She is also the CEO of Hertility Health, a platform offering at home fertility and hormone testing, helping women take control over their health and fertility.  

Helen shares her expert, but relatable advice on why we need to take our head out of the sand and learn about the fundamentals of our hormones and fertility as a pillar of our health, regardless of whether we want children or not. 

This episode covers:

• How our hormones and reproductive health impact our wider health
• Lifestyle factors influencing our hormones and reproductive health 
• When we need to start thinking about our fertility and ‘biological clock’ 
• Do men have the same pressures?
• Hormonal contraception 
• The telltale signs you might have an issue with hormones or fertility 
• The most common causes of infertility 
• How to optimise your chances of getting pregnant
• Egg freezing 

WATCH the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a2qy7qjk2E&ab_channel=VisionofHealthwithDrFrankieJackson-Spence

Follow Dr Frankie on Instagram @drfrankiejs 

If you want to hear more from Dr Helen O’Neill head to her social media page @hertility_health and @dr.helenoneill and website www.hertilityhealth.com 

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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We are in a mental health epidemic, with more and more of us struggling day to day with our mental health and wellbeing, with 1 in 4 people in England suffering with a mental health condition each year.

In this episode of Vision of Health, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Sarah Vohra brings her medical expertise into the conversation. Also known as The Mind Medic, Dr Sarah is a medical doctor with 14 years experience as a consultant psychiatrist, specialising in the mental health of children and young people. She is the author of 2 books ‘Can We Talk’ and ‘The Mind Medic’ sharing easy to implement tips and advice to protect your mental health, and support others close to you who may be struggling.

Dr Sarah shares her expert, but relatable advice on how to improve your mental health each day, protect yourself from developing a true mental health disorder and sets the facts straight on common myths surrounding mental wellbeing. Implementing her principles will help you live a happier, calmer life and protect from life’s daily stressors. 

This episode covers

• Expert advice on how to protect your mental health and set boundaries in your day 
• When to seek help for your mental health
• When you might need medication. 
• Myths about OCD
• Post-natal mental health 
• How to support someone struggling with their mental health
• Practical tips to improve your mental health and wellbeing 

WATCH the full episode on YouTube here:

Follow Dr Frankie on Instagram @drfrankiejs 

If you want to hear more from Dr Sarah Vohra, head to her social media page @themindmedic and and website www.themindmedic.co.uk

Her books Can We Talk and The Mind Medic are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Dr-Sarah-Vohra/author/B07DDCL9DL?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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The nutrition world is a constantly evolving space where food often gets intertwined and over-complicated with the latest fads, marketing ploys and diet culture. It’s never been more confusing to know what to eat! 

In this episode of Vision of Health, renowned Harley Street Registered Nutritionist, Rhiannon Lambert shares her unparalleled knowledge 

on the science of nutrition, to finally teach us how to adopt a relaxed and sustainable approach to food, that will future-proof our health. 

Rhiannon’s has become a household name with her science-backed, no-nonsense approach to nutrition. She is the founder of Harley Street Nutrition clinic ‘Rhitrition’, founder of science-backed supplements company Rhitrition+ and is the author of multiple best selling books, including Renourish, The Science of Nutrition, and more recently The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition. Her loyal social media following is a reflection of her commitment to improving our health through what we eat. 

Rhiannon shares her expert knowledge and clinic experience of how to avoid the health fads and eat in a way that will benefit your long-term health. She sets the facts straight on plant-based eating, ultraprocessed foods, seed oils and everything you’ve seen swarming your social media feeds. Implementing her ethos and principles will protect you from the dangers of unregulated nutrition advice and misleading marketing, which are often a world away from a healthy approach to diet. 

This episode covers:

• Where we are going wrong with our nutrition 
• The misconceptions surrounding plant-based eating 
• How to actually eat to support gut health 
• Ultra-processed foods
• How to eat well on a budget 
• The dangers of an unregulated supplement market, and what supplements you actually need 
• Sugar, seed oils and plant milks 
• Takeaway tips to eat to future proof your health 

WATCH the full episode on YouTube here:

Follow Dr Frankie on Instagram @drfrankiejs 

If you want to hear more from Rhiannon, head to her social media page @Rhitriton website www.rhitrition.com and pre-order her new book The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition now at amzn.eu/d/8FXzUn1

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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Is what we are eating damaging our health? What is the gut microbiome and how can we improve our gut health?

In this episode of Vision of Health, registered dietician, nutritionist and award-winning gut health specialist Dr Megan Rossi (aka The Gut Health Doctor) sets the facts straight as to why gut health is so important. Until fairly recently, the focus of the gut was all about digestion and bloating, but emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiome may underpin our wider health. Our gut health has never been so important. 

Dr Megan Rossi is an internationally renowned Gut Health specialist who leads a research group at Kings College London and founded The Gut Health Clinic in London. Dr Rossi has published numerous academic research papers on the topics and is also a Sunday Times best selling author. She is also the resident dietician on daytime TV show This Morning and founder of multi-award-winning gut health food brand Bio&Me.

With over a decade of experience and an extensive academic reputation, Dr Megan Rossi is on a mission to set the facts straight on gut health and share the scientifically proven ways to eat to improve gut, and overall health. In this episode of Vision of Health, she does just that. 

This episode covers:

• What is the gut microbiome
• Why is gut health so important for our overall health
• What is the science behind ’30 plants a week’ 
• What should we be avoiding?
• How to balance eating more plants if you have IBS 
• What we need to know about ultra processed foods 
• The truth behind probiotic supplements
• How gut health can be utilized for weight loss 
• How gut health is linked with other aspects of health such as hormones and menopause 
• Takeaway tips to improve your gut health 

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0KqrAVDq3G0

If you want to hear more from Dr Megan Rossi head to her social media page @theguthealthdoctor website www.theguthealthdoctor.com

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So much of our health and happiness starts in our brain. A healthy brain helps us make good decisions, implement healthy behaviours and routines and regulate our emotions. But some aspects of our modern digital life may be interfering with our optimal brain health. 

In this episode of Vision of Health Dr. Faye Begeti, practicing neurology doctor, neuroscience researcher and author, shares her science-proven ways to improve brain health, boost dopamine and happiness and prevent brain ageing and neurodegeneration. 

Dr Faye Begeti also known as “The Brain Doctor” works at Oxford University Hospital. Her research primarily focuses on neurodegenerative disorders of the brain and has been published in top peer-reviewed scientific journals. She completed her medical degree and a PhD at the University of Cambridge.

This episode covers:

• How we can boost our brain health 
• How to naturally boost dopamine and happiness 
• How are lifestyle habits may be negatively affecting our brains 
• The impact of stress on the brain
• How our relationship with our phones and social media is impacting our brain health
• How to build better digital habits 
• How to prevent brain ageing and Neuro degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s dementia 
• Can you train your brain? 
• Takeaway tips to improve your brain health and longevity 

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/31Kq6gZ6ME8

If you want to hear more from Dr Faye Begeti head to her social media page @The_Brain_Doctor website https://www.drfayebegeti.com 

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Have you ever fallen victim to following a particular diet only end up right back where you started and even more confused on what you should be eating? That ends here!

Accredited nutritionist and head of nutrition at Zoe, Dr Federica Amati is here to share her evidence-based approach to food and nutrition to help you finally understand what to eat to make you feel better today, whilst also improving your long-term health, so you feel well in the future too. 

You can be confident that Dr Fede’s advice is backed by the science. Having studied biomedical sciences with endocrine pharmacology at University of Edinburgh, she went on to complete both a master’s in Public health and her PhD in Clinical Medicine Research from Imperial College London. She is currently a Research Fellow at King’s College London and Nutrition lead lecturer at Imperial. With her personalised approach, Dr Fede is a shining star in the health community - holding the role of Head Nutritionist at personalised health company, ZOE and Head of Nutrition Science for Well Founded Health. 

This episode covers:

• The fundamentals of nutrition and how we should be eating 
• How our diets should change through life stages from puberty, conception, pregnancy, menopause and beyond
• How to eat for fertility 
• How to future proof your health through what you eat 
• Why the Mediterranean diet is beneficial 
• Why calorie counting doesn’t work 
• How snacking impacts our metabolism 
• Why gut health is important and how to improve it 
• Her take on ultra processed foods (UPFs)
• When blood glucose monitoring may be useful
• Sugar vs artificial sweeteners 
• Takeaway tips on how to improve your diet 

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1PaJ-bCFGxE

If you want to hear more from Dr Federica Amati head to her social media page @dr.fede.amati or website www.federicaamati.com

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It’s often not until faced with unwanted hair loss that we realise just how important it can be for our inner self-confidence, and just how much our health can impact our hair and scalp. Our hair is a representation of our internal health and there are many factors that could be preventing you growing your healthiest head of hair. 

Anabel Kingsley, Consultant Trichologist and Brand President of iconic British hair care brand Philip Kingsley is here to reveal all. There are no ‘best kept secrets’ in this episode as Anabel finally brings clarity to what might be causing your hair loss and hair thinning, and what you can do about it. 

Anabel is not only the brand president (and daughter of) world-renowned Philip Kingsley, she’s also an award winning and practicing consultant trichologist herself, at Philip Kingsley’s Clinics in Mayfair and Manhattan. As an Associate Member of The Institute of Trichologists, graduating with a distinction, as well as receiving ‘The Award of Excellence’. 

Whether you're grappling with postpartum hair loss or seeking to debunk social media hair myths, this episode is packed with actionable tips and expert insights that will empower you on your hair health journey.

This episode covers:

• Expert advice on how to grow your healthiest head of hair
• The most common causes of hair loss 
• What to do if you are experiencing hair loss 
• Postpartum hair loss 
• The science behind scalp health and the scalp microbiome 
• Whether any supplements or products can actually help with hair growth 
• When and why you might need a supplement 
• Busting common social media hair myths 
• What the SAFE amount of heat styling really is
• What hairbrush to use 
• Her takeaway tips for hair health 

Watch the full episode on YouTube:

If you want to hear more from Anabel Kingsley head to @philip_kingsley and @anabelkingsley or www.philipkingsley.co.uk

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If being overweight is bad for us, why is it so easy to gain weight and so hard to lose weight? Taking how we look out of it, is being overweight or obese really as bad for our health as we are led to believe? And why may this be the case?

In this episode of Vision of Health, Professor Giles Yeo MBE, a world renowned weight-loss scientist spills the tea on why storing too much fat is bad for us, and what we can do about it. 

Giles a Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge, who has been researching the science behind body weight and feeding behaviours for the last 25 years. He has a PhD from the University of Cambridge, is a two time author of pivotal books on obesity and genetics, and was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s 2020 birthday honours, for his commitment to research on this topic 

You may also know Giles from the TV where he’s featured in many documentaries on the topic! 

This episode covers:

• What obesity actually is and how it impacts our health 
• The science behind body size vs body shape 
• Why is it so easy to put on weight, but challenging to lose weight
• How to lose weight and keep it off 
• Whether obesity is due to genetics or diet
• Why we have different relationships with food
• The impact of childhood obesity on future health 
• How ageing affects fat loss/How to age safely 
• Key differences between men and women
• Whether blood glucose monitoring is a useful tool for weight loss
• What you need to know about Ozempic 

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MCdMPFMBCow

If you want to hear more from Professor Giles Yeo, follow him on instagram @gilesyeo

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The gut microbiome gets a lot of airtime, but let’s not forget the oral microbiome. The mouth is the gateway to our digestive tract, and another home to the microbiome. Evidence suggests our dental and oral health, is not just about having healthy teeth, but has larger implications on our overall health. 

In this episode of Vision of Health, Dr Rhona Eskander, award-winning dentist and CEO of The Chelsea Dental Clinic in London, shares her wealth of knowldge about dental and oral health, with tips on how we can benefit out long-term health by spending more time thinking about our mouths. 

Dr Rhona has over 15 years of experience in dentistry, graduating from Leeds University and undertaking extensive postgraduate training in cosmetic and restoratative dentistry. Dr Rhona is co-founder of Pärla toothpaste (an eco-friendly initiative which featured on hit BBC series Dragon’s Den). She has amassed a huge social media following which is a testiment to her no-nonsense approach to our oral health and regularly features on popular TV shows such as This Morning.

Dr Rhona is a trail blaizer in the industry and this conversation will change the way you think about your teeth and oral health forever. 

This episode covers: 

• The emerging evidence on how oral health is linked to general health
• The lifestyle habits that are good (and bad) for our teeth and oral health 
• The truth about whitening toothpastes and how to pick dental products 
• When and how we should be brushing our teeth 
• How to navigate oversees dental work 
• Whether we need flouride 
• Mouth breathing 
• Takeaway tips to improve your teeth, oral health and long-term health 

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If you want to hear more from Dr Rhona Eskander head to her social media page @drrhonaeskander and website www.drrhonaeskander.co.uk

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Our skin is such an integral part of our health and often if something is going wrong internally, be that stress, poor diet or a health condition, it shows up in our skin. 

Searching for skincare advice online can be a minefield, with a lot of anecdotal advice telling you to buy expensive products or cut something out of your diet, often to leave you worse off than where you started. 

In this episode of Vision of Health, Dr Thivi Maruthappu, the UK’s first and only dual qualified consultant dermatologist and nutritionist finally clears up what we should, and shouldn’t be doing to get our best skin. 

Dr Thivi studied medicine at Oxford University and completed her dermatology training in London. She undertook a PhD to understand the links between our intenal health and our skin and now conducts leading research at King’s College London which has been published in multiple academic journals. Dr Thivi works as a consultant dermatologist at London's renowned Cleveland Clinic. She’s also the author of the bestselling book “SkinFood” sharing her pioneering expertise and bridging the gap between diet and skin health. 

When it comes to skin, there's a lot of nonsense out there, but Dr Thivi is here to clear up the confusion and finally tell you the secret of how to get the GLOW.

This episode covers:

• What to eat to improve your skin (and what to avoid!) 
• Why we get acne due to stress, hormones and menstruation 
• Whether or not to cut out dairy for acne 
• How refined sugar affects collagen and skin health 
• How to build an effective skincare regime 
• What the skin barrier is and why everyone is talking about it 
• Whether expensive skincare products are worth the price tag 
• Takeaway tips to get your best skin yet! 

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If you want to hear more from Dr Thivi Maruthappu follow her socials @drthivimaru and website www.drthivi.com 

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We are in an era where we reward productivity and are constantly multitasking trying to squeeze as much as we can out of our day . But deep down it’s leaving us feeling overwhelmed, stressed and burnt out. 

In this episode of Vision of Health, renowned psychotherapist Anna Mathur helps us recognise where we are going wrong, gives practical tips on how we can calm our nervous system and live more in line with our true values. 

Anna Mathur is a highly regarded psychotherapist, speaker and 4x Sunday times bestselling author dedicated to helping individuals prioritise their mental well-being on a day to day basis. Through her books including bestseller’The Uncomfortable Truth’’, workshops, social media posts and podcast The Therapy Edit, she empowers people to release guilt, reduce stress, and cultivate self-compassion.

This video is for those of us who perhaps aren’t necessarily struggling with a mental health condition per-se, but are struggling with their mental wellbeing and often feel overwhelmed and stressed navigating life’s many demands. A must listen for busy parents and professionals! 

This episode covers:

• Why we are living in a chonically stressed state and what we can do about it 
• How to calm our nervous system 
• Decision-fatigue 
• How to find calm in the chaos of everyday life 
• How to recognise and prevent burnout 
• How to build sustainable health habits 
• How to overcome self-doubt
• Takeaway tips to improve peace and mental wellbeing 

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8pf_GfZ_620

If you want to hear more from Anna Mathur follow her socials @annamathur and website www.annamathur.com 

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With 1 in 7 couples facing fertility challenges and more open conversations around reproductive choices, it’s essential to be informed about your options.

In this episode of Vision of Health, Embryologist Emma Whitney opens up the conversation to share everything you need to know about fertility, increasing your chance of conception, egg freezing and IVF. 

Emma Whitney is the Director of Embryology and Genetics for the Evewell fertility clinics.  

With 22 years of experience in both the NHS and private sector, Emma specializes in genetic disease and pre-implantation testing of embryos. Known on Instagram as @emmatheembryologist, she is passionate about educating people on fertility to ensure they are well informed about their reproductive options, with a realistic expectation.

This episode covers:

• What’s going on with fertility rates?
• How to increase your chances of getting pregnant
• Whether home fertility tests are useful and how to interpret AMH blood tests 
• Why sperm counts are decreasing in men
• Who should consider egg freezing. 
• When is the best time to consider egg freezing 
• How to improve chances of IVF success 
• Pre-implantation genetic testing 
• Advice to those on a TTC journey who are experiencing challenges 

This episode is your essential fertility toolkit—whether you’re planning for the future or actively trying to conceive.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G7RBbUP6L2g?si=o0XCsJzXcVdALU_d 

If you want to hear more from Emma Whitney follow her Instagram advice @EmmaTheEmbryologist and website https://www.emmatheembryologist.com

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