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S10 Ep 9 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis with Mr Martin Hirsch Nov 27, 2023

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In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Mr Martin Hirsch, a consultant gynaecologist and endometriosis specialist practicing both in the NHS and privately.
He can be found on instagram as @endometriosis.surgeon.uk
This episode covers:

What is endometriosis?
The symptoms of endometriosis
Who gets endometriosis?
What causes delays in diagnosis?
New, faster diagnostic tests
How nutrition and lifestyle can support symptom management
Andenomyosis and how it differs from endometriosis

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S10 EP 8 Food for Fertility with Dietitian Ro Nov 20, 2023

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In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ro Huntriss - one of the UK’s leading fertility dietitians and is the Founder of Fertility Dietitian UK.
She is also the author of the book Deliciously Health Fertility (available on amazon)
This episode covers:

The role does diet plays in male and female fertility
How can we eat for fertility?
Key nutrients associated with fertility
Nutrition considerations for IVF and egg freezing.
The role of supplements in fertility
Should you give up alcohol and caffeine on your fertility journey?
Exercise when trying to conceive - finding the balance
The impact of environmental toxins and EDC’s on fertility

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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Managing periods on long runs Nov 17, 2023

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This weeks listener question is:
“I’m training for a half-marathon, and I was just wondering how you practically manage your period on a long run?
If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.

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S10 EP 7 Tackling toxic diet culture with Laura and Steph from Kic Nov 13, 2023

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Today Dr Hazel is joined by Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith - founders of KIC - a leading health and wellness app born out of Australia
Trigger warning: This episode does contain conversations around eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours.
This episode covers:

Rebranding KIC from ‘Keep it Cleaner’
Laura and Steph’s own experiences with food and exercise
How they are helping others build a healthy and more sustainable relationship with food & exercise.
Running a business with your best friend
Their experiences as female entrepreneurs
How steph navigates being a mum and running a business

Interested in more content like this? Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk

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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: When should your period return after stopping the pill? Nov 10, 2023

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This weeks listener question is:
When should I expect my period to return after stopping the pill? And what should you do if it doesn’t?
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S10 EP6 The truth about balancing your hormones. Nov 06, 2023

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Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Anjali Amin, a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London.
This epsiode covers:

What are hormones?
The truth about “hormone balancing” recipes
At home Hormone testing kits
Is adrenal fatigue a medical diagnosis?
Why women experience more thyroid issues than men
Should you worry about glucose spikes?
PCOS and insulin resistance

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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Should you take a multivitamin as an insurance policy? Nov 03, 2023

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This weeks listener question is:
Do you recommend taking a multi-vitamin as a precautionary measure during the winter months to avoid getting sick?
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S10 EP5 76 marathons in 76 days and building the #1 running coaching app Oct 30, 2023

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In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ben and Joshua from Runna - #1 rated app for personalized training plans for running.
This episode covers

The story of RUNNA
How Josh ran a record-breaking 76 marathons in 76 days
Advice for new runners
Different types of runs (tempo, interval, easy etc) and their purpose
How to get faster at running
Strength training alongside running
Trainers and running kit : whats essential?
Fuelling up before and during a run

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S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight? Oct 26, 2023

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This weeks listener question is:
“Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight?”
if you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.

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S10 EP4 Breaking the menopause Taboo with Davina McCall Oct 23, 2023

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In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by presenter, fitness guru, author, mother and “accidental” activist Davina McCall
This episode covers

Becoming an “accidental activist” in womens health
Davina’s experience of the perimenopause and menopause
Fears and misconceptions about HRT
Davina’s pill revolution documentary
How Davina’s fitness routine has evolved after the menopause
Davina’s partnership with FoodSpring and the importance of protein after the menopause

Interested in more content like this? Check out The Female Factor which shares advice on how to stay healthy after the menopause.

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