The Functional Health Podcast

Are there any benefits to Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy? How does HBOT support your mitochondria? What conditions can HBOT be used for? Dr Mohammed Enayat, also known as Dr E. is London trained GP who has focussed on bringing cutting-edge advancements to the world of medicine. He has incorporated some frontier technologies and life-enhancing methodologies to HUM2N into a system that helps to identify...

Can liver disease be prevented? Could lifestyle play a major role in reducing the risk and in the treatment if liver disease? What are the major causes of liver diseases? Dr. Ajaz is a highly trained clinician with a deep passion for Lifestyle Medicine. She holds certifications from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine. I has the pleasure of s...

How can diabetes be put into remission? Can lifestyle approaches be a long-term effective strategy for Type 2 Diabetes? PLEASE NOTE, this recording took place some time ago but the content is still hugely relevant! You can find all updates on Helen's work using the links below.  It is my absolutely pleasure to be speaking to Helen Gowers. Helen is a registered dietitian and director of The Lifesty...

Can functional medicine improve cancer therapy? How can integrative medicine benefit quality of life? What are the most effective integrative modalities?  Dr Wafaa Abdel-Hadi is a Clinical Oncologist and Functional Medicine Doctor, an international Speaker, researcher and the co-founder of AWARE clinic - which guides people on how to take charge of their health through analyzing the pattern of the...

Can health tech reduce our risk for disease? What are the most important health metrics to track? And what’s the best wearable currently available?   I saw Torkil speak at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress in London and I was absolutely delighted to speak to him on the show. We had some fun talking all things wearables, and he actually turned up to the interview wearing about 5 of...

Can nutrition play a role in cancer therapy? What are the most evidence based complementary therapies for cancer care? How could the ketogenic diet be used in oncology? Dr Nasha Winters champions a comprehensive approach to cancer treatment, combining standard of care with vetted metabolic and complementary therapies for optimal outcomes. She is a trusted consultant for medical professionals and r...

Can bioregualtory peptides slow biological aging? What are bioregulatory peptides and how do they work? Is this the next big thing in anti-aging medicine? I had the pleasure to sit down with Dr Rob Verkerk at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress in London to talk all things Bioregulatory peptides. These are molecules which have huge promise in the regenerative medicine space. I was h...

Dr Bill Harris is as internationally recognised expert on the omega 3 and heart disease, which make him one of the best people in the world to have this conversation with. Omega 3’s are not often considered on a normal blood panel but I think there is a strong case as to why they should be. There is a reason why many countries across the world recommend multiple servings of oily fish per week and...

Can we reverse chronic disease using food? How can food be used as preventative medicine? What foods have medicinal properties and in what dose? Dr. William Li, physician, scientist and bestselling author of  “Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself” and  “Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer” . For the latest cutting edge food as med...

Teemu Arina is a technology entrepreneur, author, biohacker and founder of the Biohacking Centre.  Do we need to Biohack? What are underlying principles? Is it for everyone?  Teemu is one of the forefront thinkers on the digital transformation of learning, work, leadership, health and - eventually - the future of humanity. His work focuses on studying the intersection of man and the machine and wa...

How can we best personalise our diet and lifestyle? How should geographic location influence what we should eat? What are the benefits of sun exposure?  Ryan Carter is a certified health coach, personal trainer and  nutritional therapist.  Ryan is a wealth of knowledge if the field of personalised nutrition and health optimisation. He is incredibly active on instagram with a huge dedicated followi...

Jessica Kanerva is a Transformational Breath Practitioner and a Nutritionist. What types of breathwork are there? How can breathwork benefit you? Why we need to focus on our breath? Can breathwork result in psychedelic experiences? We speak about the world of breath work as a healing modality and how our breath can be the bridge between our mind and body. Jessica has a special interest in the link...

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 a...

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, f...

Dr. Olli Sovijärvi is the head author of the Biohacker's Handbook. Olli has 15-years of clinical experience in multiple areas of medicine including ER, hospital settings, standard healthcare, GP, and personalised functional medicine. He is a truly fascinating individual and it was a real pleasure meeting him and welcoming him on the show.  In this episode we dive into: The history of cold therapy...

Dr Ashok Gupta has dedicated his life to improving people's well-being and helping them achieve their potential. He is the founder and CEO of two health tech businesses. The Gupta Program is a neuroplasticity brain retraining program for chronic immune conditions such as Long Covid and ME/CFS. Ashok personally suffered from ME/CFS when he was studying at Cambridge University, before completely cur...

Dr. Gaetan Chevalier is an engineering physicist, professor, author, and research scientist in the fields of fusion and plasma physics, biophotons, biofield, and electrophysiology. He received his PhD in Engineering Physics from the University of Montreal Polytechnic School with specializations in atomic physics and laser spectroscopy. He then spent four years researching plasma physics and nuclea...

I sat down with my good friend Lorna Driver-Davies to talk about all things peri-menopause - hormones, symptoms, lab tests, foods, supplements and much more.  Clinical Nutritional Therapist, Functional Medicine, Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine Dispenser for over a decade focusing on women's gynaecological and hormone nutrition with particular expertise in Perimenopause, early Perimenopause and End...

I had the pleasure to welcome on the podcast Functional Medicine Practitioner, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of humanpeople, Dr Geoff Mullan.  Drawing on his expansive clinical experience of over 15 years, treating more than 15,000 patients, and three years of rigorous R&D, he’s spearheading an innovative approach to extend healthspan and reduce years lived in ill health. Specifically i...

Marek Doyle is a nutritional therapist whose own metabolic problems forced him to see to see the disconnect between the scientific literature, the medical model and real-life outcomes.  From his 17 years of experience and reconciling the data from over 3000 patient outcomes and 11,000 test results, he utilises a personalised nutrition approach. He aims to identify the root cause of conditions and...

Discussing RESET EATING with Dr Rob Verkerk and Meleni Aldridge from the Alliance for National Health International, an organisation with a mission to promote and protect our right to sustainable natural health around the world – by working with nature, not against it. In this fascinating conversation we discuss:  Best cooking methods to maximise nutrition  How to minimise anti-nutrients in food W...

I sat down with Rick Miller at his clinic in London, UK, to talk all things Men's health for physical performance and longevity. Rick Miller is a clinical and sports dietician who is trained in functional medicine. In this podcast he eloquently explores optimal nutrition and exercise for men to support physical performance and longevity. He discusses the nuances around men and masculinity and how...

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 lifest...

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 d...

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...