Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine

You can sleep when you're dead, someone once famously said, but it would be nice to get some kip before then... Dr David Garley of the TheBetterSleepClinic comes on the show to explore the latest developments in sleep medicine, dispelling sleep myths, and giving some golden tips for better quality sleep. Are we all self-sabotaging a good nights sleep? Is wearable tech a positive or a detriment...

Depression is complex, and available treatments are limited and can cause significant side effects. tDCS is a novel treatment that involves stimulating brain cells with a small electrical current from the comfort of your own home. Is there any evidence that it works? Matt and Mike are joined by Dr Kultar Garcha, an NHS GP and global medical director at Flow Neuroscience, to find out more. More inf...

There are thousands of products on the market claiming to transform your skin into that of a Hollywood Celebrity. But do any of these products work? And what myths persist when it comes to skincare? Matt and Mike are joined by Dr Ari Rafiq, a GP and a dermatologist to discuss serums, lasers, lotions, and so much more. In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to...

Excess salt is bad for you, right?  That’s what we’re told by the WHO, the NHS and every other 3-letter acronym’d medical organisation out there. But is this actually true? Supplement companies are claiming the opposite - and marketing salt supplements to ‘optimise our health outcomes’ Mike and Matt investigate (and try their hand at debating), whilst trying to slip in some terrible salt-related p...

Hair loss affects a huge number of men and women. Is it inevitable? Can anything be done to avoid it? And what about all the hair loss treatments advertised on TV and social media? Do any of them work? Mike and Matt explore all things hair related, whilst managing to squeeze three puns into the episode title... In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust....

A 2015 report from Public Health England claimed vaping is 95% safer than smoking. But with 7% of 11-17 year old's currently vaping, what do we know about the risks? Matt & Mike are joined by GP and vaping awareness campaigner Dr Marc Picot to explore the truth. In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust. Subscribe to Beyond the Limits, our myth-...

26% of the UK population are living with obesity. Obesity is related to at least 13 types of cancer, and as of 2022 is estimated to cost the NHS £6.5 billion annually. Sasha High MD is a Canadian physician and obesity specialist and delivers a masterclass on obesity and the new class of medications changing the landscape for patients living with obesity Sasha has her own brilliant podcast and can...

The number of women using hormonal contraception is falling. Meanwhile, Natural Fertility Contraception methods are seeing a surge in popularity. What's behind this shift? And does Natural Fertility Contraception work? Matt and Mike - helped in no small part by a hefty dose of nepotism - welcome a special guest to learn about this development, and explore the issues with contraception more gen...

Melatonin is available in supermarkets in the USA. In the UK, it can only be initiated by specialist doctors. So what's the deal? Is it the answer to poor sleep, jet lag, and even aging? In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust. Subscribe to Beyond the Limits, our myth-busting fortnightly podcast, to get clear insights on the latest health trends,...

Hospital admissions due to lack of vitamins and minerals are soaring, and adverts for vitamins and supplements are all over social media. But what's the evidence for multivitamins? Should we all be taking them every day? In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust. Subscribe to Beyond the Limits, our myth-busting fortnightly podcast, to get clear insi...

Mouth taping is being promoted all over social media, claiming to improve everything from Obstructive Sleep Apnoea to your sex life. Are there any benefits? Or is it symptomatic of an epidemic of health fads based on little to no scientific evidence? In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust. Subscribe to Beyond the Limits, our myth-busting fortnightly...

Cold water swimming. We all know someone who does it. But does it have any benefits? And are there are risks? In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust. Subscribe to Beyond the Limits, our myth-busting fortnightly podcast, to get clear insights on the latest health trends, wellness fads, and performance medicine breakthroughs. We cut through the confusi...

Find out about the PSA test for prostate cancer and what factors might mean you are at higher risk of prostate cancer. In this episode we break down whether or not you should have a PSA blood test and the benefits and risks of this. A lot of people are urging men to get their PSA checked, but this doesn't necessarily align with NHS advice. What is the PSA test? And why isn't it used for sc...

Magic Mushrooms have long been the preserve of the hippie culture, but could they have a role in the treatment of mental health disorders? Or will the quest for increased productivity lead to a culture of 'micro-dosing'? In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust. Subscribe to Beyond the Limits, our myth-busting fortnightly podcast, to get clear...