#70 Nurturing The Most Critical Source of Nutrition, The Soil with Abby Rose
Abby Rose is Physicist and further studied nuclear and particle physics for her masters, and has now become a leading voice in a new dawn in farming. A farmer and soil health advocate, Abby was named one of 50 New Radicals by The Guardian and Nesta in 2018 for her work developing simple apps that help build ecology, profitability and beauty on farms around the world.Five years ago, -founded the award-winning British podcast, Farmerama Radio, as a way for farmers to share their experiences and ideas in creating a more ecological farming future. The monthly show has quickly become a leading voice in the global regenerative movement, highlighting the positive role farmers play in determining the future of the earth and its people.Abby splits her time between working on her family farm, Vidacycle, in Chile, and visiting farms on multiple continents learning from soils and understanding what it's going to take to build a more ecological farming futureToday we discuss:● What is regenerative farming? Regenerative vs sustainable farming● Why soil health on farms is important and how does it link to our health?● How can we eat more regeneratively? What does that mean?● Nutrient Bioavailability in food and how to measure it● How are we going to feed the world? Who really produces the world’s food?● Seed and Grain heritage and sovereignty● Politics, Brexit and EU structures that traditionally have disabled progress● How can people get more involved in the farming movement today Do visit The Doctor's Kitchen website for full show notes and all social media links for this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Sep 20201h 43min
#69 Eat for your Hair, with Dr Ingrid Wilson
I’m delighted to be joined on the show today by Dr Ingrid Wilson, Director of Crewe Hair and Skin Clinic which primarily helps people with hair loss, scalp problems and skin concerns. Having been a GP in the NHS for 20 years, Dr Wilson takes a holistic approach to hair and skin, and provides hair treatments in the clinic to help care for textured hair. She is one of the few trichologists in the country able to prescribe for hair loss conditions, and she enjoys collaborating with other trichologists from other professional backgrounds so that clients can access hair replacement systems, hairdressing and scalp micropigmentation from the clinic. Today we talked about:The different types of hair lossHow Dr Ingrid assesses the root cause of hair lossNutritional considerations for healthy hairThe new tests that help determine what treatments are worthwhileSupplements that may be useful in hair lossPharmaceutical options and other hair treatmentsGreying and what could helpAnswering some of your questions about hair products, oils and moreCheck out The Doctor's Kitchen website for all social media links and full show notes for this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Sep 20201h 21min
BONUS EPISODE! ‘Exhale’ with The Breath Guy, Richie Bostock
I’m joined by Richie, or “The Breath Guy”, for a great bonus episode on breathwork and to celebrate the release of his new book “Exhale”Richie is a leading figure and evangelist for Breathwork, the next revolution in health and wellness. He is a Breathwork coach, author and speaker and it is his mission to spread the life changing possibilities of Breathwork to the world. We finish up with an energising breathwork session that I know you’ll enjoy!On the show today we talk about:The process of writing a book and taking the reader on a journey through the importance of breathingThe utility of breathing for different conditionsHis anecdotal experiences of breathworkAn ‘energiser bunny’ breathwork session Check out The Doctor's Kitchen website for all other social media links and full show notes for the episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Sep 202054min
#68 Eating for Migraines with Dr Jessica Briscoe and Dr Katy Munro
Dr Jessica Briscoe and Dr Katy Munro are my guests from The National Migraine Centre which is the only national charity that provides a clinic for migraine sufferers and cluster headache patients. They have been delivering expert and evidence-based support for 40 years.In addition, they are committed to advocating their desperate cause and educating healthcare professionals and started their own podcast called Heads Up, which aims to provide useful information for those suffering with headache.Migraine is the third most common chronic disease in the world, affecting an estimated one in seven people and two to three times more women than men. In the UK approximately 25 million days are lost each year from work or school because of migraines which is why I wanted to do a comprehensive podcast on this topic discussing food and Lifestyle measures for migraine sufferers.We discuss:Why regular eating is key and maintenance of glucose and insulin levels to avoid attacksMigraine Diet myths and potential food triggersLow carb, high protein & fat balance measuresThe potential use of Ketogenic diets for chronic pain and migraineFood supplements with evidence: Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Co-enzyme Q-10More info about migraine lifestyle, prevention and stress reduction techniques Please see The Doctor's Kitchen website for all other social media links and show notes information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Sep 20201h 31min
#67 Eating with your Genes, with Registered Dietitian Rachel Clarkson
On the show today I’m delighted to welcome Rachel Clarkson. Rachel is a leading Nutrigenomic Specialist Dietitian - using world renowned, next generation technology and expert analysis to create Personalised Wellness programmes for her clients under the name of The DNA Dietitian. She is a guest lecturer for St Mary’s University MSc in Genetics & Nutrition and sits on the Scientific Advisory Board of two health tech platforms.On the show today we chat about:Her background in dietetics and why she decided to specialise in personalised nutritionThe basics of what a gene isEpigenetics and how this relates to food and environment changesThe difference between nutrigenetic tests and deterministic gene investigationsDisease risk versus modifier (metabolic) gene testsWhy a one size fits all model in medicine and nutrition is not good enough anymoreRachel’s approach to consulting with patients in clinicHow to personalise diets for fertility, obesity and moreOut of the 10s of 1000s of single nucleotide polymorphisms, how do we determine which ones are important This is an incredibly interesting field of nutrition and medicine that is definitely something which will become the norm in the future. Check out The Doctor's Kitchen website for all other social media links and show notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Sep 20201h 41min
#66 More Than Medicine (3 of 3). How to Create a Bulletproof Mindset, Cultivating Kindness and Building Self Esteem with Dr David Hamilton
My guest today is David Hamilton PhD. A writer, columnist, speaker and author of 10 books covering the science of kindness, self esteem, and the mind body connection. He is the ‘Kindness Tsar’ and has been featured on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch Live in the UK, and on CBS Sunday Morning in the US.We talk broadly about the subjects of kindness, self esteem, mind body medicine as well as his personal journey from organic chemist at a well known pharmaceutical company, to now having the courage and confidence to preach what he practices.On the show today we talk about:The placebo effectCultivated Inner self confidence and esteemManifesting physical changes in the body and brain with visualisation and mental exerciseThe antidote to stress hormonesThe virality of KindnessThe difference between toxic positivity and empathyKindness and Positivity as a muscle that needs to be workedI’d definitely recommend that you go and check out David’s selection of published books - covering Kindness, How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body and Self Love - all of which can be found here on his websitePlease do check out The Doctor's Kitchen website for full show notes and guest links and resources for this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Aug 20201h 29min
#65 More Than Medicine (2 of 3). Music as Medicine with Professor Nigel Osbourne
Today I discuss the wonderful world of musical therapy with Professor Nigel Osbourne. His works have been featured in most major international festivals and performed by many leading orchestras and ensembles around the world. He has also composed extensively for the theatre and through his Institute in Edinburgh, is exploring the interfaces of music and science in important areas such as mental and physical well-being.He has also pioneered methods of using music and the creative arts to support children who are victims of conflict. This approach was developed during the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina (1992-95), and since then the work has been implemented widely in the Balkan region, the Caucasus (Chechnya), the Middle East (Palestine, Syria and Lebanon), East Africa and South East Asia. He is currently working with Syrian refugees in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, and planning a new intervention in Yemen. In 2009 he was awarded the Freedom Prize of the Peace Institute, Sarajevo, for his work for Bosnian children during the siege of the city. In today’s podcast we discuss:Nigel’s background and experience in Bosnia, Sarajevo, during the conflictThe wave of energy hitting you if you spark joy in children with musicHow this led to a deeper understanding and exploration of the neuroscience of musical therapyThe Neurological, Biological and Psychological impact of musicHow music is the social glue that enhances our sense of wellbeing and is universally recognisable across culturesThe applications across disciplines such as ADHD, Dyslexia, PTSD, Depression, Mental Health and Neurodegenerative diseaseX-System – A project that aims to predict our neurophysiological reaction based on computational data allowing personalised music therapyHow music sculpts our inner senses, our autonomic nervous system and our hormones We also wanted to share with you a project that is very close to Nigel's heart - Edinburgh Direct Aid. Nigel is currently supporting a music therapy project they are running in Lebanon. The Director of the project - Dr Denis Rutovitz, is a former Human Geneticist and Medical Researcher, and the Medical Adviser, Dr Colin Cooper, a hugely respected retired Edinburgh GP. Please do have a look at the work they do, they would be delighted with any support.Please do check out The Doctor's Kitchen website for full show notes and guest links and resources for this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Aug 20201h 6min
#64 More Than Medicine (1 of 3). Cultivating an Elite Performance Mindset with Sports Psychologist Tom Bates
My guest today is Tom Bates, a performance psychologist who applies fast, easy and accessible performance enhancing techniques to elite sports men and women based on the Science of Psychology.His work has extended into other sports beyond premiership football including GB athletes in Basketball, Swimming, Boxing, Rugby, Golf and Fencing and is working toward Tokyo 2021.Our conversation today spans a multitude of topics includingHow to harness better Self-AwarenessHow changing your Perception of the environment will drastically change your experience of itRealising you are in total control of your emotions enables you to be bulletproof from insecurity and negative energyHow to nurture an Authentic selfEven though Tom has worked with highly motivated people his whole life who are looking for that extra 1-5% of better performance, his work and learnings are relevant to all of us and I think if you think of yourself struggling with any aspect of behavior, health or habit change, you will definitely enjoy this podWe also talk about using:Visualisation exercisesThe Law of AttractionWhich are two things I strongly believe in and touch upon at the end of the podcast episode.And do check out Tom's book - the Future Coach - which I'm sure you'll find super interesting too.You'll find full show notes along with other guest information including social media links on the podcast section of The Doctor's Kitchen website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Aug 20201h 2min
