#56 Food as Medicine with Dr William Li

Today we’re going to talk about something a little different with a good friend of mine, Dr John Sykes aka “health and fitness doctor”.Director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr John is a qualified GP with a strong interest in Sports Medicine. He regularly lectures at Bristol medical school and he’s the reason why I’ve been dragged down there so many times to talk to medical students!In this episode, we talk about why movement and exercise can benefit:Inflammation balanceSupport mitochondriaWeight loss and how this affects inflammationCardio respiratory fitness and its relationship to longevityCancer and preventing recurrence as well as improving outcomes during treatmentFollow Dr John on Instagram and Twitter.Dr Rupy's new book, The Doctor's Kitchen: Eat To Beat Illness, is out 21st March - available in all good bookshops and ebook. Pre-order on Apple Books here.Dr Rupy's bestselling cookbook The Doctor's Kitchen is out now. Order on Apple Books here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Jan 201954min

In Part 2 of this episode, Dr Rupy speaks to Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi, who specialises in understanding how nutrition & lifestyle interact with the immune system in health & disease.Follow Dr Jenna on Instagram and Twitter and find further resources on her website at drjennamacciochi.com.Dr Rupy's new book, The Doctor's Kitchen: Eat To Beat Illness, is out 21st March - available in all good bookshops and ebook. Pre-order on Apple Books here.Dr Rupy's bestselling cookbook The Doctor's Kitchen is out now. Order on Apple Books here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Jan 201944min

In the first episode of the new series, I'm delighted to be joined by Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi, who specialises in understanding how nutrition and lifestyle interact with the immune system in health and disease.As we had so much great content for you guys, we've split the talk into two sections and we talk in detail about the following:What is immunity?Where does immunity work?How it’s not as simple as eating to BOOST ImmunityWhat defines a robust immune systemFoods to support immunityLifestyle practices to support Immune healthVitamin D and it’s impact on Immune healthAutoimmune disease and supportClock genes and Sleep HygieneIs suppressing fever beneficial?Mitochondrial function and supportFollow Dr Jenna on Instagram and Twitter and find further resources on her website at drjennamacciochi.com.The Doctor's Kitchen: Eat To Beat Illness, is out 21st March - available in all good bookshops and ebook. Pre-order on Apple Books here.Dr Rupy's bestselling cookbook The Doctor's Kitchen is out now. Order on Apple Books here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Jan 201947min

In this episode, I invite Urologist, and good friend - Dr Nish Bedi - onto the podcast where we talk about specific diets for bladder complaints.Dr Nish is a surgeon who is passionate about the subject of urology and wants to bring more attention to the subject. There is a lot more to the speciality of Urology that we talk through - including specific dietary and lifestyle advice for some conditions.We talk throughTips about some of the most common Urology complaintsCystitis, recurrent UTIs and kidney stonesSupplements for bladder problemsHydration and urology complaintsDiet and lifestyle tips for urinary tract infectionsLifestyle programmes and Prostate diseases Follow Dr Nish on twitter @nishbedi.The Doctor's Kitchen cookbook is out now. Order you copy here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Jul 201834min

In this episode I invite fellow doctor and friend Dr Anita Mitra - a Gynaecologist - onto the Podcast to talk about eating for PCOS and Women's health.Dr Mitra is very experienced in her field and is delighted to share some information with me on the very common topic of PCOS. We talk in detail aboutWhat PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) actually is,Some common symptomsWhere on the NHS website you can find even more detailed informationDiet and PCOSSmall changes to lifestyle and the potential benefitsYoga and PCOSFoods for PCOSEffects of carbohydrates and processed foods on symptomsLifestyle tips for womens’ health more generallyRelaxation techniquesFollow Dr Anita on Instagram: @gynaegeek and check out gynaegeek.co.uk.The Doctor's Kitchen cookbook is out now. Order your copy here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Jul 201836min

I invite fellow doctor and friend Dr Ailsa Lumsden - a training oncologist in London - onto the podcast. I met Ailsa a couple of years ago at a lifestyle medicine conference and since then we’ve become really good friends.On this episode, we discussWhat is Cancer?The evidence on how lifestyle factors can help prevent and manage cancers of various types.An insight into the duty of a cancer doctor and the importance of maintaining a patient centered approachThe importance of normalising the conversation around cancer and treatment optionsSugar and cancerWho’s fault is cancerThe link with ObesityThe biochemical effects of vegetables, fruits and nuts on cancerExercise and cancer, during and after treatmentFollow Dr Ailsa on Instagram: @dr_ailsa.The Doctor's Kitchen cookbook is out now. Order your copy here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Jul 201844min

On this episode, I invite fellow doctor and friend Dr Ayan Panja, General Practitioner, super generalist, lifestyle medicine enthusiast and co-founder of Lobe Medical to talk about eating for our mind - with specific regard to neurodegenerative disease.We talk through:What we mean by the concept of Eating for your brainHow food is such an important consideration in brain healthWhat we discuss with patients in regard to cognitive declineHow many listeners in their 30-40s might be thinking that this topic is only relevant for an older generation - but actually, looking after your brain is a lifelong processThe impact of stress, sleep and exercise on your brainWhat neurogenesis isThe burden of Dementia and Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe factors that have been proven to reduce the effects of diseaseIf I was to suggest one recipe from my cookbook The Doctor's Kitchen that pretty much sums up our conversation - it would be the Elegant Flavanol Porridge - it has whole oats in it and also includes berries and cacao - which is a lovely chocolate spice that adds a wealth of aroma to your foods.You can find Dr Ayan at the social medial links below and at Lobe Medical - where you can find out more about his amazing project, teaching GP's and other practitioners how to improve their lifestyle medical consultations. Follow Dr Panja on Twitter @Dr_Ayan and Instagram @drayanpanja.The Doctor's Kitchen cookbook is out now. Order your copy here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Jun 201843min

I invite good friend and fellow medic, Doctor Anita Mitra to talk about the concept of eating the rainbow. What does this mean? What benefits do plants actually give us? How phytochemicals could be important in measuring in the future (alongside vitamins and minerals) as well as actionable tips for how you can eat more colours right now. We talk about:What is a phytochemical?Why do plants have different colours and smells?The difference between micronutrients and phytochemicalsWhat is plant hormesis?The benefits of consuming plant chemicals, spices and herbs with specific reference to popular spices turmeric and matcha teaYou can find my lovely guest @gynaegeek, www.gynaegeek.com.Don't forget you can get my cookbooks The Doctor's Kitchen and The Doctor's Kitchen: Eat To Beat Illness are available now.Instagram: @doctorskitchenWebsite: www.thedoctorskitchen.com YouTube: The Doctor's Kitchen Twitter: @doctorskitchenMusic: Canals by Jaokim Karud from the Chillhop Essentials Summer 2016 collection. Used under Creative Commons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Jun 201829min