Welcome to Vision of Health podcast hosted by medical doctor, media and TV medic and personal trainer Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence. This podcast opens up conversat...
For many women, a large chunk of their life is spent trying to conceive, pregnant or in the post-partum stage. During these periods, it’s important to advocate for yourself and for this, knowledge is power. In this episode of Vision of Health, General Practitioner and TV Doctor, Dr Sara Kayat shares her evidence-based advice about navigating pregnancy, labour and the post-partum period Dr Sara studied medicine at King’s College London, where she also achieved a BSc in Physiology. She is a practicing GP, is resident doctor on ITV’s This Morning and is author of How to Have a Baby, an empowering, unbiased, essential toolkit for pregnancy, labour, birth, breastfeeding and your baby’s first year.This episode covers:What to do once you get a positive pregnancy testSupplements and nutrition during pregnancy Exercise in pregnancyWhether it’s safe to drink coffee in pregnancy Gestational diabetes Questions to ask when thinking about your birth plan How to advocate for yourself during labour Breast feeding Post-partum depression & mood fluctuations This episode will equip you with everything you need to know about having a baby.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehv6NbpfGeE If you want to hear more from Dr Sara Kayat follow her Instagram @drsarakayat or website www.drsarakayat.com If you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Did No One Tell Me This Before? Fertility, Egg Freezing & IVF with Emma The Embryologist
With 1 in 7 couples facing fertility challenges and more open conversations around reproductive choices, it’s essential to be informed about your options.In this episode of Vision of Health, Embryologist Emma Whitney opens up the conversation to share everything you need to know about fertility, increasing your chance of conception, egg freezing and IVF. Emma Whitney is the Director of Embryology and Genetics for the Evewell fertility clinics. With 22 years of experience in both the NHS and private sector, Emma specializes in genetic disease and pre-implantation testing of embryos. Known on Instagram as @emmatheembryologist, she is passionate about educating people on fertility to ensure they are well informed about their reproductive options, with a realistic expectation.This episode covers:What’s going on with fertility rates?How to increase your chances of getting pregnantWhether home fertility tests are useful and how to interpret AMH blood tests Why sperm counts are decreasing in menWho should consider egg freezing. When is the best time to consider egg freezing How to improve chances of IVF success Pre-implantation genetic testing Advice to those on a TTC journey who are experiencing challenges This episode is your essential fertility toolkit—whether you’re planning for the future or actively trying to conceive.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G7RBbUP6L2g?si=o0XCsJzXcVdALU_d If you want to hear more from Emma Whitney follow her Instagram advice @EmmaTheEmbryologist and website https://www.emmatheembryologist.comIf you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beating Burnout: Heal Your Nervous System to Reduce Stress & Overwhelm with Psychotherapist Anna Mathur
We are in an era where we reward productivity and are constantly multitasking trying to squeeze as much as we can out of our day . But deep down it’s leaving us feeling overwhelmed, stressed and burnt out. In this episode of Vision of Health, renowned psychotherapist Anna Mathur helps us recognise where we are going wrong, gives practical tips on how we can calm our nervous system and live more in line with our true values. Anna Mathur is a highly regarded psychotherapist, speaker and 4x Sunday times bestselling author dedicated to helping individuals prioritise their mental well-being on a day to day basis. Through her books including bestseller’The Uncomfortable Truth’’, workshops, social media posts and podcast The Therapy Edit, she empowers people to release guilt, reduce stress, and cultivate self-compassion.This video is for those of us who perhaps aren’t necessarily struggling with a mental health condition per-se, but are struggling with their mental wellbeing and often feel overwhelmed and stressed navigating life’s many demands. A must listen for busy parents and professionals! This episode covers:Why we are living in a chonically stressed state and what we can do about it How to calm our nervous system Decision-fatigue How to find calm in the chaos of everyday life How to recognise and prevent burnout How to build sustainable health habits How to overcome self-doubtTakeaway tips to improve peace and mental wellbeing Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8pf_GfZ_620If you want to hear more from Anna Mathur follow her socials @annamathur and website www.annamathur.com If you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Glow From Within: How Your Diet Shapes Your Skin with Dr Thivi Maruthappu
Our skin is such an integral part of our health and often if something is going wrong internally, be that stress, poor diet or a health condition, it shows up in our skin. Searching for skincare advice online can be a minefield, with a lot of anecdotal advice telling you to buy expensive products or cut something out of your diet, often to leave you worse off than where you started. In this episode of Vision of Health, Dr Thivi Maruthappu, the UK’s first and only dual qualified consultant dermatologist and nutritionist finally clears up what we should, and shouldn’t be doing to get our best skin. Dr Thivi studied medicine at Oxford University and completed her dermatology training in London. She undertook a PhD to understand the links between our intenal health and our skin and now conducts leading research at King’s College London which has been published in multiple academic journals. Dr Thivi works as a consultant dermatologist at London's renowned Cleveland Clinic. She’s also the author of the bestselling book “SkinFood” sharing her pioneering expertise and bridging the gap between diet and skin health. When it comes to skin, there's a lot of nonsense out there, but Dr Thivi is here to clear up the confusion and finally tell you the secret of how to get the GLOW.This episode covers:What to eat to improve your skin (and what to avoid!) Why we get acne due to stress, hormones and menstruation Whether or not to cut out dairy for acne How refined sugar affects collagen and skin health How to build an effective skincare regime What the skin barrier is and why everyone is talking about it Whether expensive skincare products are worth the price tag Takeaway tips to get your best skin yet! Watch the full episode on YouTube:If you want to hear more from Dr Thivi Maruthappu follow her socials @drthivimaru and website www.drthivi.com If you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tooth Truths: Your Health Starts In Your Mouth with Dr Rhona Eskander
The gut microbiome gets a lot of airtime, but let’s not forget the oral microbiome. The mouth is the gateway to our digestive tract, and another home to the microbiome. Evidence suggests our dental and oral health, is not just about having healthy teeth, but has larger implications on our overall health. In this episode of Vision of Health, Dr Rhona Eskander, award-winning dentist and CEO of The Chelsea Dental Clinic in London, shares her wealth of knowldge about dental and oral health, with tips on how we can benefit out long-term health by spending more time thinking about our mouths. Dr Rhona has over 15 years of experience in dentistry, graduating from Leeds University and undertaking extensive postgraduate training in cosmetic and restoratative dentistry. Dr Rhona is co-founder of Pärla toothpaste (an eco-friendly initiative which featured on hit BBC series Dragon’s Den). She has amassed a huge social media following which is a testiment to her no-nonsense approach to our oral health and regularly features on popular TV shows such as This Morning.Dr Rhona is a trail blaizer in the industry and this conversation will change the way you think about your teeth and oral health forever. This episode covers: The emerging evidence on how oral health is linked to general healthThe lifestyle habits that are good (and bad) for our teeth and oral health The truth about whitening toothpastes and how to pick dental products When and how we should be brushing our teeth How to navigate oversees dental work Whether we need flouride Mouth breathing Takeaway tips to improve your teeth, oral health and long-term health Watch the full episode on YouTube:If you want to hear more from Dr Rhona Eskander head to her social media page @drrhonaeskander and website www.drrhonaeskander.co.ukIf you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Vision of Health podcast hosted by medical doctor, media and TV medic and personal trainer Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence. This podcast opens up conversations with the leading experts in their field surrounding the fundamental pillars of our health. There’s so much health content out there, it’s hard to know where to start. Vision of Health provides you with evidence based, practical health advice that you can actually implement into your busy lives. Bridging the gap between the scientific evidence based, and you, the everyday individual who just wants to live a healthier lifestyle. For more information you can find Dr Frankie on Instagram and TikTok @drfrankiejs or on her website www.drfrankiejs.com.Please do like and subscribe and stick around to become the healthiest version of you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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