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The Functional Health Podcast

Ben Atkinson

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 91

Nutrition, health and performance explained by scientists, clinicians and entrepreneurs.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - nutrition
21/08/2026
#85
🇬🇧 Great Britain - nutrition
20/08/2026
#55
🇬🇧 Great Britain - nutrition
18/08/2026
#82
🇬🇧 Great Britain - nutrition
17/08/2026
#45
🇬🇧 Great Britain - nutrition
15/08/2026
#76
🇬🇧 Great Britain - nutrition
10/08/2026
#92
🇬🇧 Great Britain - nutrition
09/08/2026
#47
🇬🇧 Great Britain - nutrition
24/07/2026
#98
🇬🇧 Great Britain - nutrition
23/07/2026
#66
🇨🇦 Canada - nutrition
16/07/2026
#82

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https://humanpeople.co/functionalhealth/
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https://phcuk.org/
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https://www.lornadriverdavies.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/lornadriverdavies
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#76 Lorraine Nicolle - How To Beat Fatigue And Exhaustion

Season 6 · Episode 77

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 • Duration 01:28:48

Why do I feel tired? What is fatigue? What can I do to improve energy levels? What are the most evidenced based supplements to support energy and reduce exhaustion?

Lorraine Nicolle is an experienced and regulated nutrition clinician, educator and author.

In this conversation we discuss the causes of tiredness/exhaustion and how to avoid them, underlying biology of how exhaustion may come about and what lifestyle modifications and supplements can help. Lorraine’s expertise lies in her ability to apply nutrition science in the promotion of health and peak performance. She has a track record (of almost 20 years) of working with individuals with a broad range of health conditions, helping them to use nutrition to improve their quality of life.

https://www.lorrainenicollenutrition.co.uk

BIG THANK YOU TO our sponsors at Glycanage!

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#75 Professor Gordan Lauc - How To Measure And Reduce Your Biological Age Using Glycans

Season 6 · Episode 76

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • Duration 53:26

Professor Gordan Lauc. Gordan is a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Zagreb, Director of the National Centre of Scientific Excellence in Personalised Healthcare, honorary professor at multiple universities and member of the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars. His research team is pioneering the application of glycan biomarkers in the field of precision medicine, forming a new form of biological age clock using Glycans. This is adds to our arsenal in any attempt to improve longevity and healthspan.

Professor Lauc co-authored over 200 research articles that are cited over 5,000 times.

In this fascinating episode we discuss:

What determines biological age
What are the role of Glycans
How can improve of Glycanage
How does the Glycanage clock compare to other biological age clocks

https://glycanage.com

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#66 Barry Smith and Dr Chris George - Probiotics To Improve Your Gut Health And Overall Wellbeing

Season 6 · Episode 67

Monday, April 10, 2023 • Duration 52:03

Barry Smith is the founder of Symprove, A company built on the belief that recovering and maintaining a healthy gut balance can help you live a fuller life. His vast knowledge on the topic of probiotics is astonishing and he really did blow me away. That, coupled with the lifestyle medicine expertise of Dr Chris George, makes for a fascinating podcast! Chris is NHS Medical Doctor trained in lifestyle medicine and advocates for an evidence-informed holistic approach to healthcare.

Please do check out our wonderful sponsors, humanpeople, who are kindly offering all our listeners 6 months of a high-quality Omega 3 supplement absolutely free with any bundle purchase!! https://humanpeople.co/functionalhealth/

In this fascinating episode, we dive in to:

- How probiotics can benefit gut health. - Why do probiotic supplements vary so much. - How probiotics affect your overall health. - New discoveries in probiotic science. - Probiotics and neurodegenerative conditions. - And much, much more.

Probiotics for IBS

Probiotics for Parkinson's

Professor Ingvar Bjarnason

Dr Chris George

Symprove

#65 Dr Tom and Marzi O’Bryan - Happy, Healthy Pregnancy

Season 6 · Episode 66

Monday, March 27, 2023 • Duration 01:23:52

Dr Tom O'Bryan is a world-renowned speaker and educator with expertise in food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmune diseases. Tom and his wife, Marzi O'Bryan, recently brought into the world their child, Gio. Marzi is a nutritional therapist with vast experience and Chief Operating Officer at thedr.com.

With Tom and Marzi’s unique expertise and experience, I was delighted to talk about their functional health approach to a happy, healthy pregnancy.

In this fascinating conversation, we take a deep dive into:

Emotional changes during pregnancy
Navigating challenges while pregnant
Best dietary patterns and nutrition for healthy pregnancy
Managing cravings
Resources and guides for pregnancy
Supplementation for mum and baby
Coping with loss
And much, much more

Podcasts with Tom

#1 Dr Tom O'Bryan - The potential link between food and autoimmune conditions

#44 Dr Tom O'Bryan - Do chemicals in our environment influence brain health? And how to combat age-related cognitive decline

Links

https://thedr.com/

https://thedr.com/autoimmune-solution/

https://www.instagram.com/thedr_tom_obryan/

#64 Alex Manos - Sick And Tired: Could Mould Be The Cause?

Season 6 · Episode 64

Monday, February 27, 2023 • Duration 01:31:38

Despite being one of the UK’s leading Functional Medicine Practitioners (IFMCP) with a focus in gut health and mould illness, Alex’s interests further extend into physical therapy, movement, resiliency, coaching, biohacking, psychedelics, breathwork, masculinity, spirituality, and the assimilation of ancient wisdom concerning health.

With a keen interest in the mind-body connection, currently Alex is training to become a Transformational Breathwork Facilitator, and is a completing a certificate in Somatic Attachment Therapy. He also recently completed the Synthesis Institute Psychedelic Practitioner Training program.

Away from clinic, Alex co-founded Healthpath and The Applied Function Medicine Mentoring Program and is the Chief Wellness Officer for Exhale Coffee - the U.K’s healthiest coffee! Alex also lecture at various colleges and institutions including The Institute Of Optimum Nutrition and on the MSc program at The Centre For Nutritional Education and Lifestyle Management.

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#63 Dr Jen Unwin - The Psychological And Social Barriers To Healthy Lifestyle Change

Episode 64

Monday, May 30, 2022 • Duration 01:18:46

Dr Jen Unwin is a consultant clinical health psychologist who has spent her professional life focussing on the role of hope in chronic disease and how it can be used to bring about behaviour change and improve quality of life.

Her insights teamed up perfectly with Dr David Unwin’s interests in bringing about drug-free type 2 diabetes remission. For nine years they have been running group sessions in primary care to achieve just that, so far for over 100 patients, saving considerable amounts on de-prescribed drugs.

Since retiring from the NHS, she has devoted her time to learning about, researching and helping others with sugar addiction. She has published a book called ‘Fork in the Road: A hopeful guide to food freedom’, the proceeds of which are for The Public Health Collaboration.

In this episode we cover: - The addictive properties of food - Answering the question 'are carbs addictive?' - How to assess food addiction - The major barriers to lifestyle change - Much more

Book - https://forkintheroad.co.uk/

PHC - https://phcuk.org/

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#62 Daniel O’Shaughnessy - Personalised Diet And Lifestyle For The LGBTQ+ Community

Episode 63

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 • Duration 01:06:37

The Naked Nutritionist - Daniel O'Shaughnessy - is an award winning Nutritionist and Functional Medicine practitioner. He is also the author of the book 'Naked Nutrition: An LGBTQ+ Guide to Diet and Lifestyle'.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Daniel's experience as a nutritionist in the LGBTQ+ community - The unique and often overlooked considerations when it comes to diet and lifestyle for LGBTQ+ health - Some of the most common dysfunctions and conditions - Much more....

The Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Naked-Nutrition-LGBTQ-Guide-Lifestyle/dp/1800180462

Website -thenakednutritionist.co.uk

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenakednutritionist/

Podcast - https://www.thenakednutritionist.co.uk/podcast

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#61 Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel - Integrative Cancer Support, Women’s Health And Research Woes

Episode 62

Monday, April 25, 2022 • Duration 01:09:51

Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel is an Integrative Medicine doctor, scientist and educator with degrees in Medicine and Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, as well as an ongoing MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine at the University of Oxford. Dr Fuller-Shavel is a Fellow of them College of Medicine and the Co-Chair of BSIO (British Society for Integrative Oncology). Alongside her scientific and medical training and over a decade’s experience in integrative health, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel holds multiple qualifications in nutrition, integrative medicine, functional medicine (IFMCP), health coaching (FMCA), herbal medicine, yoga, mindfulness and other therapeutic approaches.

Dr Fuller-Shavel is the founder and Director of Synthesis Clinic, an innovative multidisciplinary practice in Hampshire, specialising in women’s health and integrative cancer care. Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel has recently won a prestigious Innovation Leader of the Year award at UKBIA 2022 for her inspirational vision for healthcare, excellence in clinical work and leadership of the Synthesis Clinic team. Alongside her work at the clinic, Dr Fuller-Shavel delivers educational programmes for medical and nutrition professionals, as well as participating in research in integrative medicine and precision health and contributing to editorial boards and guideline development panels nationally and internationally.

https://www.synthesisclinic.co.uk/ https://www.drninafullershavel.com/ https://www.bsio.org.uk/ Charities to Support:

https://yestolife.org.uk/ https://www.pennybrohn.org.uk/

Studies on survival and IO

Breast cancer - https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/4746712
Advanced gynaecological cancer - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00520-020-05961-5

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#60 Emma Beswick - Nutrigenomics and COVID

Season 5 · Episode 61

Monday, March 28, 2022 • Duration 01:06:57

Emma Beswick is a Nutritional Therapist and nutrigenomics specialist. She is the founder and CEO of Lifecode Gx®, the UK’s leading nutrigenomics testing, research and training company. Emma lectures widely on the subject of nutrigenomics and is well respected for her knowledge and ability to present complex aspects of nutrigenomics in an accessible and clinical relevant way.

We sit down to discuss how are nutrition and genetics are linked to COVID-19. We cover:

- Vitamin status

- Male vs Female stats

- Genetics and risk of severe COVID

- And much, much more

https://www.lifecodegx.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lifecodegx/

https://www.youtube.com/user/Campbellteaching

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#59 Dr Chris George - Supporting Mental Health And Wellbeing During The Pandemic

Season 5 · Episode 60

Monday, March 14, 2022 • Duration 48:03

Doctor Chris George is a full time NHS medical doctor and in this episode we discuss his experience during the pandemic and ways to support mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Once Chris discovered the benefits of an evidence-based approach to lifestyle medicine and preventative healthcare he changed his perspective on the delivery of traditional medicine. He then changed career paths into General Practice so that he could focus on a more holistic approach to healthcare.

https://www.drchrisgeorge.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/dr.chris.george/?hl=en

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7177487/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0JX2JsM37Y

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