Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter

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The gut health episode - Dr Sophie Shotter x Dr Will Bulsiewicz Live the ZOE way with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz – find out more here >> https://zoe.com/willb Follow Will on socials >> @theguthealthMD Find out more about 38tera here >> https://38tera.com/ Dr. Will Bulsiewicz – aka Dr B - is a doctor, a gastroenterologist, a researcher, and US Medical Director at https://zoe.com/ He's wo...

Dr Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • The Sensate • Vagus nerve toning • New research on the vagus nerve • The parasympathetic system • The Eight Sleep mattress • Data around sleep • Dr Matthew Walker • The Oura ring • The Whoop tracker • Sauna blankets • Portable ice baths • Budget options • Weighted blankets • Acupressure mats • Cuddle parties Find out more by heading to https://drso...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr Sophie and Fiona discuss: • What is microneedling and how does it work? • Derma roller versus Skin Pen • What Victoria Beckham posted on socials • What can microneedling treat? • Does it hurt? • What’s the downtime like? • Do’s and Don’t’s post treatment • How soon can results be seen? • How to amplify the results with serums / PRP • Can you microneedle your body? • Microneed...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • Crepey skin on the knees • Profhilo Body • New techniques with bio-stimulators • What surgery entails • Thread lift procedures • Wrinkle relaxers • A holistic approach • Excess fat on the knees • AirSculpt • The Emerald Laser • Fat dissolving injections • Nail staining (+ DIY hacks) • Hand creams • Prominent veins on the hands • Filler on the hand...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr Sophie and Fiona discuss: • What are fillers? • The different types of filler (inc. hybrid injectables) • What results can be achieved with fillers? • So much choice – is it different brands or different products? • Fillers and skin boosters – what’s the difference? • HArmonyCA v Radiesse • Which is better for lines – fillers or wrinkle relaxers? • What’s the experience like...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • The issue with young people using actives • The role of sugar (and cortisol) • What happens during puberty • Teenage spots versus acne • A good basic skincare routine • Do pre-teens need skincare? • Dr Sophie’s recommended products and brands • What can a doctor prescribe? • Lymecycline (and other antibiotics) • Azelaic acid and benzoyl peroxide •...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr Sophie and Fiona discuss: • Spontaneous tumour regressions • The role of the immune system • The work of Dr. Joe Dispenza • Off licence meds • Early cancer detection tests • Gut health in relation to cancer • Autophagy and theories on cancer as a metabolic disease • The role of glucose • Dental health • Environmental chemicals / heavy metals • Obesity - insulin resistance - i...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr Sophie and Fiona discuss: • Taking vitamins / supplements while in treatment • Chinese herbs and UK oncology • Dr Sophie’s blood tests in clinic • Do B vitamins play a protective role? • Vitamin C • Vitamin D • Bromelain • Essiac • Laetrile • Dame Deborah James • Turmeric • Ginger • Selenium • Garlic • Green tea • Vitamin E • Iodine • The immune system • Functional mushrooms...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • The reasons women need to re-think their usual routine when pregnant • Can pregnant / breast feeding women have wrinkle relaxing injections? • Can pregnant / breast feeding women have fillers and skin boosters? • Skincare alternatives • Dissolving filler while pregnant • Can pregnant / breast feeding women have lasers / IPL / microneedling? • Usin...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • What do lasers do best? • An explainer on the different brands • Brand hype versus actual technology • Ablative lasers • Non-ablative lasers / ‘fractional’ technology • Impacts on the skin barrier • What’s the difference between IPL, laser, and LED? • LED’s ability to treat rosacea / psoriasis and other autoimmune disease • What Dr. Sophie uses in...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • The sunscreen reapplication issue • A reapplication tip • Mineral v chemical sunscreens (and an explainer) • UVA and UVB – what you really need • Is there that much of a difference between Factor 30 and 50? • Can we tan safely? (+ a brand with a different approach) • Does SPF makeup offer enough protection? • What about skincare with a built in SP...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • How wrinkle relaxers (toxins) work • Can wrinkle relaxers be used on all lines and wrinkles? • Can wrinkle relaxers be used on the body? • Do wrinkle relaxers prevent lines from forming / getting worse? • The in-clinic experience • What happens immediately after a treatment • Trends / dosage / the natural look • Protocols and advice • Myth-busting...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • Body positivity and personal choice • What causes cellulite? • The role of diet and exercise • Lotions and potions • Body brushing / lymphatic drainage • Clinic grade treatments and devices • What to do about stretch marks • Pockets of stubborn fat • Loose skin following pregnancy / weight loss • Body positivity influencers • A new technique pione...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • Is it sensitivity or rosacea? • The symptoms of sensitivity (possible links to other issues) • The different types (and symptoms) of rosacea • The importance of managing symptoms asap • Fiona’s experience and how it cleared up • Perimenopause and the link with acne rosacea • Rosacea triggers • Will HRT help? • What causes rosacea? • A link between...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr Sophie and Fiona discuss: • What causes alopecia? • Genetic hair loss • The role of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) • The role of diet and medications • Over-processing / styling • Traction alopecia / braids • Dyson’s new range of dryers and straighteners • The role of hormones: childbirth, (peri)menopause, PCOS • The role of stress • Trichotillomania • Hair loss caused by auto imm...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • New data on the link between poor sleep and poor health • What happened when the light bulb was invented • Bright light and the circadian rhythm • Burn-out / work / sleep deprivation • How much sleep we really need • Sleep deprivation and the skin / accelerated ageing • What is good sleep hygiene? • Caffeine • Alcohol • Evening exercise and cortis...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • What causes lines and wrinkles? • Peptides – a brief intro • Retinoids • Peptides – more info • How peptides work and the different types • Peptides v retinoids • x2 peptide creams Dr. Sophie loves • How peptide creams can work where injectables can’t • Ceramides (why it’s important) • Understanding the role of hyaluronic acid • AHAs and BHAs and...

Dr. Sophie Shotter The American Elle magazine article Fiona mentions: https://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/a43552346/what-is-profhilo/ Some of the brands Dr. Sophie offers include: Profhilo Croma PhilArt Volite (SKINVIVE in the USA) Viscoderm Hydrabooster (great for the forehead and around the mouth) Other brands Dr. Sophie offers: Sunekos (with amino acids) Sculptra Dr. Sophie personally...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • The cause(s) of crow's feet • Crow's feet and…the role of muscle relaxing injections • Crow's feet and…the role of poly nucleotides and / or fillers • Crow's feet and…what devices can achieve • The cause(s) of bags under the eyes • Bags under the eyes and…hyaluronic acid fillers • Bags under the eyes and…what devices can achieve • Bags under the e...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • What is regenerative aesthetics? • New data - ageing skin releases inflammatory mediators into the bloodstream • NEW - treatments that stimulate collagen and elastin • Harmonyca – how it goes beyond traditional fillers / bio stimulators • Bio stimulators – an explainer • NEW - devices that stimulate collagen and elastin • Sofwave • Radiofrequency...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • Vit C and liposomal delivery • Vit C as a therapeutic supplement • The link between Vit C and collagen • Vit C and telomeres • Vit D and MS / long COVID • Types of vitamin D (and taking with vitamin K) • Magnesium (inc the link with stress / good sleep) • B vitamins – challenges with a plant-based diet • B12 and mental health • Omegas • Alpha-keto...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • How mushrooms help skin • Beta glucan • Adaptogens • Kojic acid and hyperpigmentation • Reishi’s anti-inflammatory (and hydrating) properties • Tremella (snow mushroom) and hyaluronic acid • Reishi • Mycelium and sustainable beauty • Stella McCartney’s mushroom leather bag • Origins and the iconic Mega Mushroom treatment oil • Other brands using m...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • The ‘male gaze’ in films and TV • Is it possible to be a feminist and have injectables? • The language of looking good [for your age] • Self esteem • Body dysmorphic disorder • The critical importance of a consultation • New attitudes to ageing • Saying no to a client • Managing clients’ expectations • Avoiding the overdone or ‘done’ look • Are ae...

Dr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • The connection between good gut health and skin • The skin’s microbiome – should we really be double cleansing? • The impact of skin treatments such as Roaccutane / antibiotics • Gut health and longevity / cellular ageing • Probiotics (the strains you need) • Candida… and IBS • Spore based / soil based probiotics • The vaginal microbiome • Prebiot...