Best Alex Manos Podcasts (2025)

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S4 Ep 12: ‘Cracking the Code on Chronic UTIs’ featuring Beverley Sarstedt 40:13

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In this episode, nutritional therapist and FM practitioner Beverley Sarstedt takes us on a deep dive into urinary tract infections, an area she has been specialising in for the last 5 years. Beverley explains just how severe and debilitating symptoms can be, why UTIs can get missed, and what some of the potential causes are. She shares with us the …

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S4 Ep 11: ‘Beyond the Shake: the Power of Protein Powders’ featuring Emma Burton 39:08

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Emma Burton is a Nutritional Therapist at NuZest, and so is perfectly placed to give all the inside information on protein powders. We go down the rabbit hole of production methods and unnecessary excipients, which Emma explains clearly and succinctly. And then move on to all the functional extras you might find in a protein powder blend. Emma also…

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S4 Ep 10: 'The Natural Heart Doctor: Rethinking Cardiology from the Inside Out' featuring Dr Jack Wolfson 46:16

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Dr Jack Wolfson is the Natural Heart Doctor, and he really does take that seriously. In today's episode, Dr. Jack tells us how he went from traditional cardiologist to questioning his entire approach to medicine and heart health, and we discuss why more cardiologists haven't done this. He talks us through the tests worth having and the tests that a…

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S4 Ep 9: ‘Plastic-Free Periods: Health, Cotton, and Change’ featuring Dr Nuthana 56:03

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Dr Nuthana is a Public Health Doctor and ambassador for Natracare, who produce tampons, pads, liners and wipes made of unbleached, unperfumed organic cotton, and which are all plastic-free. Dr Nuthana explains why this is so important for the health of the individual, of the (mostly women) cotton farm workers, and of the planet. And we discuss how …

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S4 Ep 8: 'The Balanced Practice: Build a Business You Love (Without Burning Out)' featuring Dr Cherry Wills 57:05

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Cherry Wills is a Nutritional Therapist with a great deal of wisdom and experience to share about running a practice. Cherry gives some fantastic advice on how to build and maintain a busy practice without burning out. This includes tips on how to reframe marketing your business, streamline your workload, build a community of support, and stay focu…

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S4 Ep7: ‘Untangling the Brain: Inflammation, Neurodiversity & Hope’ featuring Lucinda Miller MH MRNI MGNI 50:57

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Lucinda Miller is a naturopath, functional medicine practitioner and Clinical Lead at Nature Doc. In this fascinating episode, Lucinda talks us through two case studies that illustrate how neuroinflammation can impact cognitive function, mental health and energy, sometimes to devastating effect. And that if we can work out the factors that have led…

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S4 Ep6: 'The Truth About Coffee: Health, Polyphenols & Clean Roasting' featuring Alex Higham and Alex Manos 53:11

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Alex Higham and Alex Manos are true coffee aficionados, and talk us through the research on coffee's many potential health benefits, and the polyphenols that play such a huge role. We discuss why coffee has had such a bad rap in the past, and why quality is key. Al (Higham) explains how to optimise that polyphenol content and reduce mycotoxins at e…

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S4 Ep5: 'Pearls of Wisdom: From Sea to Supplement' 50:52

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Stephen Kavanagh is a marine biologist who has worked in every aspect of the oyster industry, from oyster nurseries through to farmers markets, and now the food supplement industry. He is as passionate about marine conservation as he is about the nutritional importance of oysters to human health. This makes for a fascinating conversation, ranging f…

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S4 Ep4: 'Mould Matters: Investigating Hidden Health Risks' featuring Jeff Charlton 54:15

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Environmental hygienist Jeff Charlton has an impressive amount of expertise in mould investigation and remediation. In this episode, Jeff explains how he works alongside clients and healthcare practitioners to reduce the inflammagen load that may be contributing to poor health. We talk about hidden moulds, Tight Building Syndrome, the problems they…

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S4 Ep3: ‘Working with Kryptopyrroluria (KPU)’ featuring Gilian Crowther MA (Oxon), FBANT, mANP, mNNA, CNHC reg. 50:11

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Gilian Crowther is a Nutritional Therapist and Naturopath specialising in complex multisystem disorders, and today brings her expertise in working with Kryptopyrroluria (KPU). Gilian explains what KPU is, and the various impacts it can have, especially within the mitochondria. We then look a little deeper at some of the nutrients potentially affect…

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S4 Ep2: 'Restoring Cellular Health with Phospholipid and Fatty Acid Therapy' featuring Justine Stenger 47:23

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Justine Stenger of BodyBio specialises in mitochondria medicine, phospholipids and fatty acids, and today's topic is Restoring Cellular Health with Phospholipid and Fatty Acid Therapy. Justine provides insights into mitochondrial function and health that bridge biochemistry and quantum physics, and then grounds that in practical ways to support the…

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S4 Ep 1: 'Sleep, Light and the Microbiome' featuring Adriano dos Santos, BSc, rNutr, AFMCP, MBOG, RSM, ESIM 52:28

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Adriano dos Santos is a Functional Registered Nutritionist who focuses on nutritional therapy for patients with metabolic syndrome, particularly those suffering from digestive issues and sleep disturbances. For Adriano, the fundamentals start with sleep, and he is on a quest to help people improve the quality of their night time rest. In doing so, …

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S3 Ep 12: 'Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and their impact on hormones' featuring Bernie Harrison 43:54

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In today’s episode of the IHCAN podcast, BioCare’s Bernie Harrison brings us the ABCs of EDCs. Bernie explains to podcast host Kirsten Chick why EDCs (Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals) are so prevalent in our environment, and their impact on hormones and health. Bernie then provides lifestyle and nutrition tips to help reduce EDCs and their impact, i…

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S3 Ep 11: ‘Supplementation in Modern Nutrition’ featuring Ed Joy from Bionutri 48:27

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On today’s IHCAN podcast episode, Kirsten Chick is talking with Bionutri’s Ed Joy, naturopath and ethnobotanist, as well as Sue McGarrigle and Rosie Rayner, both nutritional therapists and naturopaths on the Bionutri techinical team. The topic is supplementation in modern nutrition, with Ed and Sue sharing some of their novel ingredient takeaway ge…

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S3 Ep 10: ‘IBS and IBD Overlap in Clinical Practice: The Role of the Gut Microbiome and Probiotics’ featuring Nadia Lyons from OptiBac 1:08:43

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Originally broadcast as a webinar on 6 August 2024, this podcast explores the function of the gut microbiome in IBS and IBD, the impact of microbial dysbiosis and the overlap between both conditions. It discusses how to classify and manage their symptoms and look at the latest scientific research that addresses specific probiotic strains to reduce …

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S3 Ep 9: ‘Nutrigenomics in practice’ featuring Anne Pemberton 46:40

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Anne Pemberton is a functional medicine and nutrigenomics practitioner and trauma informed medical intuitive, and author of “Using nutrigenomics within personalised nutrition”. We talk about how the field of nutrigenomics has evolved in recent years, and how Anne has been at the forefront of setting out how to use DNA tests meaningfully in practice…

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S3 Ep 8: ‘Harmonising Hormones Holistically’ featuring Orley Moyal from Bio-Nature 1:02:56

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Originally broadcast as a webinar on 27 April 2024, Orley explains how many of us know how stress may negatively affect the way we work, eat, sleep, think and feel. Yet few of us are aware of the profound impact that stress has on the whole female hormone cycle, from Puberty through to Menopause. By exploring the interconnectedness of all parts of …

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S3 Ep 7: ‘Embracing technology for health practices’ featuring Damien Adler from Power Diary 55:36

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We discuss the reasons why practitioners might be reluctant to embrace technology, and how it’s all becoming easier to use for everyone, and better supported. Damien from Power Diary explains some of the many benefits of automating certain aspects of running a business, and how it can open up more time and headspace. We also get into where we’re at…

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S3 Ep 6: 'Phytochemicals and the importance of dietary diversity' featuring Dr Deanna Minich, PhD 53:30

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Dr. Deanna Minich is a certified functional medicine practitioner, nutrition scientist, educator and author, and joins us today to discuss phytochemicals and the importance of dietary diversity. Dr. Deanna tells us about her Seven Systems of Health, a colourful, useful and practical way of drawing together the science, psychology and spirituality o…

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S3 Ep 5: 'Gut Matters: Decoding Bowel Disorders, Emphasizing Nutritional Strategies and Butyrates Role in Gut Health' featuring Edward Dosz, PhD 57:42

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Originally broadcast as a webinar on 27 April 2024, Edward Dosz,PhD explains how bowel disorders, including conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Leaky Gut Syndrome, pose significant challenges to individuals’ gastrointestinal health and overall well-being. IBS is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habit…

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Breathwork Mastery with James Dowler and Jamie Clements 58:40

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In today's conversation, Alex Manos speaks with breathwork facilitators James Dowler and Jamie Clements. Breathwork Mastery: https://www.breathworkmastery.co/ They discuss: 0:50 - How Jamie's own health challenges led them to breathwork. 2:27 - How James's health challenges led them to breathwork. 6:05 - What do people think when they hear the term…

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All Disease Starts With The Leaky Gut with Dr. Tom O'Bryan 58:51

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Join Dr. Tom O'Bryan, a world-renowned Functional Medicine Educator, as he unveils the underlying mechanisms in the development of 14 of the top 15 causes of death in our world today. Learn from the world's top medical experts about the simple steps you can take to stop dis-ease from becoming disease. Find out more here: https://theinflammationequa…

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S3 Ep 4: ‘Marketing your business without selling your soul’ featuring Damien Adler from Power Diary 50:16

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In this episode, we tap into Damien from Power Diary's marketing and promotion know-how. So what works, what doesn’t, and why we’re so awkward and uncomfortable about it all, and do we have to get on TikTok? This episode is sponsored by Power Diary. Start a free trial today at www.powerdiary.com. -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for profes…

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S3 Ep 3: 'Autism and ADHD - The first 1000 days' featuring Sarah Oboh 34:07

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Sarah Oboh is a Nutritionist, dedicated to promoting well-being through a focus on gut health. With a keen interest in functional medicine and a deep commitment to enhancing people’s lives, she decided to pursue a role at OptiBac, where she supports practitioners in their recommendation of probiotics in practice. In this episode, we focus on ADHD a…

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How Grief Affects Your Health (and what can help) with Vanessa May 57:06

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Discount code: APMVM20 This discount is valid on uk.singingdragon.com only and entitles you to 20% off 'Supporting Your Grieving Client'. This code cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and ends 31/03/24. In todays episode of the Healthpath podcast Alex speaks with Vanessa May - a holistic grief coach, BANT nutritional therapist and we…

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MDMA: From PTSD To Couples Therapy 55:49

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In todays episode of the podcast Alex speaks with Jonathan Robinson author of the book Ecstasy As Medicine (https://amzn.to/3HDuhQy). Learn more about Jonathan's training here: https://ecstasyasmedicine.com/mdma-training/ Our team at Healthpath help people take charge of their gut health. Visit our website to learn more: https://healthpath.com Orde…

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Tuning The Human Biofield with Eileen McKusick 1:07:57

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Tap into the extraordinary power of electricity to heal your body and empower your life. In todays episode of the podcast Alex speaks to Eileen Mckusick, author of the books: Tuning The Human Biofield Electric Body Electric Health: Our team at Healthpath help people take charge of their gut health. Visit our website to learn more: https://healthpat…

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We are made up of parts, and some might be making us sick with Jonty Hikmet 57:09

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In todays episode Alex speaks with Jonty Hikmet about Internal Family Systems therapy. Jonty shares with us his own healing journey before introducing the key concepts of internal family systems. Learn more about Jonty and his work here: https://www.jontyhikmet.com You may like to check out this book which Jonty mentioned (and I too highly recommen…

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S3 Ep 2: 'Psychology for health practitioners' featuring Damien Adler from Power Diary 48:16

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In this episode, Damien Adler shares some great psychology tips that are useful to all practitioners. We talk about how to be empathetic and supportive while keeping healthy boundaries in place. We also discuss work-life balance and other kinds of boundaries. Plus how we can create and make best use of a supportive network of practitioners. This ep…

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Heal Your Gut with Dr. Perry Nickelston 1:07:38

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In this episode of the podcast Alex speaks with Dr. Nickelston from Stop Chasing Pain about healing the gut. Have you tried all the different diets and protocols out there without any success? Then this is the video for you! Dr. Perry discusses the foundational principles of a healthy gut: Good blood flow. Good lymph flow. Good nerve health. Our te…

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Vitamin D: What You Haven't Been Told, with Dilly Kular 55:38

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In this interview Alex speaks with Dilly Kular from Nouveau Healthcare Limited. They discuss vitamin D and how to test it, how to supplement it, what form might be best to supplement, and how to know what dose is right for you. Watch their conversation on histamine metabolism and toxaprevent here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwLA8zc97WE&t=614s …

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Turning Adversity (Long covid) Into Opportunity with Ben Coomber 1:02:49

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In todays episode I speak with Ben Coomber. Ben is a coach, author and speaker of all things being AWESOME and living an awesome life (he's also just an all round top...should I say awesome...guy!). We discuss his journey through long covid and the lessons he's learned along the way. You can learn more about Ben here: https://www.bencoomber.com Our…

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Fasting And The Fasting Mimicking Diet with Donald Gordon 46:54

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In todays episode I speak with Donald Gordon from Prolon about fasting the fasting mimicking diet. We discuss: The different types of fasting. The definitions of fasting. The health benefits and mechanisms by which fasting works. Donald's personal experience using the fasting mimicking diet. Valter Longo's book The Longevity Diet can be found on Am…

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S3 Ep 1: 'The pain of mental illness' featuring Marta Anhelush DipCNM mBANT CNHC 43:55

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In this episode Marta Anhelush from BioCare joins Kirsten to speak about the pain of mental illness. They discuss the current epidemic of mental health problems and the stigma that still surrounds this, alongside the limitations of our healthcare system, and the lack of education on how diet and lifestyle can support mental health. Marta shares som…

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It's All In Your Brain, Not Your Head, with Ashok Gupta 51:11

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In this episode Alex speaks with Ashok Gupta, founder of https://www.guptaprogram.com/. We discuss Ashok's health journey from suffering with CFS/ME to creating a online self-healing program used ny people around thr world. We also discuss the science behind the program and the key theory/principles behind it. Our team at Healthpath help people tak…

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Histamine, mould, and mindset with Tony Wrighton 52:01

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In todays episode Alex speaks with Tony Wrighton about histamine, mould and mindset. Tony is a journalist, an author, and owner of https://histamineintolerance.net/. Our team at Healthpath help people take charge of their gut health. Visit our website to learn more: https://healthpath.com Order a SIBO test: https://healthpath.com/products/sibo-hydr…

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S2 Ep 4: 'The microbiome and healthy ageing' featuring Lissa Leader Registered Nutritional Therapist (CNHC), Registered Nutritionist (mBANT) 44:17

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Lissa Leader is a nutritional therapist, and has her own company – Nutrileader – and also works for Optibac, so is well placed to speak about the microbiome and healthy ageing. Lissa explains how the gut microbiome keeps changing from birth all the way through childhood and adulthood, and how this can affect a broad range of conditions, including: …

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Using The Sun To Restore Health: Quantum Biology with Meredith Oke 53:17

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In this interview Alex speaks with Meredith Oke from Quantum Biology Collective. They discuss: Meredith's recovery from CFS using quantum biology principles. The Importance of circadian rhythms The power of reconnecting with the sun Our team at Healthpath help people take charge of their gut health. Visit our website to learn more: https://healthpa…

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The Glymphatic System with Dr. Perry Nickelston 1:10:09

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Dr. Perry returns to the Healthpath podcast to discuss the glymphatic system. Learn what it is, how dysfunction in this system causes dis-ease, and how to improve the health of your glymphatic system. Our team at Healthpath help people take charge of their gut health. Visit our website to learn more: https://healthpath.com Order a SIBO test: https:…

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S2 Ep 3: 'The microbiome and the gut-brain axis' featuring Kiran Krishnan, Ph.D 1:09:27

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This week microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, Ph.D tells us why he’s so microbiome obsessed, particularly when it comes to brain and cognitive health. We talk about neurotransmitters and inflammation, anxiety and depression, cognitive dysfunction and Alzheimer’s. And then how to take what we know so far about the microbiome and how we can support it pra…

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Could this vitamin cause, and resolve, SIBO/IBS/GERD? 1:23:17

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In todays episode of the podcast Alex speaks with Elliot Overton from EON Nutrition. They discuss the role of vitamin B1 in gut health and the vagus nerve. Elliot's YouTube channel is: / @eonutrition You can find more about his work and thiamax here: https://www.eonutrition.co.uk His Facebook group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thiam... …

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S2 Ep 2: 'How mindfulness can support our clinical practice' featuring Katie Sheen Dip.ION, FdSc, PGCE, MA Education 1:00:36

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Katie Sheen is a mindfulness teacher and speaker, a nutritional therapist, and has a Masters degree in education. She shares her experiences using mindfulness with nutrition clients – how mindfulness can help with making nutritional changes, and how nutritional support can help with being more settled and mindful. “It’s a fascinating two-way street…

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S2 Ep 1: 'Mitigating menopause health risks' featuring Sally Duffin Reg.Nutritionist MBANT rCNHC 39:57

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Sally Duffin is a registered nutritionist and nutritional therapy practitioner and writer, and author of “Natural Nutrition for Perimenopause: What to eat to feel good and stay sane”. In this episode we focus on post menopausal health risks such as cardiovascular health, dementia and bone strength, and Sally shares how we can mitigate some of those…

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Alexithymia & Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders 18:37

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In todays solo episode Alex introduces alexithymia. Questions asked are: How do you define alexithymia? What conditions are correlated with it? How do you evaluate it? How do you improve it? Our team at Healthpath help people take charge of their gut health. Visit our website to learn more: https://healthpath.com Order a SIBO test: https://healthpa…

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Get Your Hands Dirty For Good Gut & Skin Microbiome Diversity 10:23

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In todays episode I share a study I read recently exploring the role that a soil and plant based material (kind of like a compost) can have on gut and skin microbiome diversity. The paper can be found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29771153/ Our team at Healthpath help people take charge of their gut health. Visit our website to learn more: …

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The Soil Microbiome & Seasonal Living with Terri Clayton 54:27

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In todays episode I speak with Terri Clayton from mybiomebox.co.uk about her journey and her work. We discuss the importance of considering soil health for human health and the gut microbiome. Learn why it is important to to focus, as much as we can, on local and seasonal produce. Learn about the plants microbiome and the role this plays in its hea…

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Antidepressant Foods 16:11

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In this episode Alex summarises a paper published in The Journal of Psychiatry that explored antidepressant foods. Learn about which foods are the most nutrient dense sources of nutrients demonstrated by the scientific literature to play a role in the prevention and promotion of recovery from depressive disorders. Our team at Healthpath help people…

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Frequency Specific Microcurrent with Marina Townsley 58:17

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In this interview Alex speaks with Marina Townsley about frequency specific microcurrent (FSM). They discuss: The history of FSM. What FSM is. How FSM works. Case studies to bring it to life. Learn more about Marina here: https://www.marinatownsley.com Our team at Healthpath help people take charge of their gut health. Visit our website to learn mo…

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Rethinking Nutrition & Gut Health with Dr. Tommy Wood 45:56

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In todays episode I speak with Dr.Tommy Wood, an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington. We focus in one one of the research papers he co-authored entitled "Reframing Nutritional Microbiota Studies To Reflect an Inherent Metabolic Flexibility of the Human Gut: a Narrative Review Focusing on High-Fat Diets…

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S1 Ep 6: 'Latest science on the Ketogenic Diet' featuring Patricia Daly BA Hons, dipNT, mBANT, mNTOI 50:10

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Patricia Daly is a nutritional therapist and ketogenic diet expert, specialising in cancer. Most of us have come across at least the basics of the ketogenic diet, but Patricia is able to provide updates and insights that add new layers to its application. Her own experience in both following and supporting people with the ketogenic diet is invaluab…