The Functional Health Podcast

Ben Atkinson
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Nutrition, health and performance explained by scientists, clinicians and entrepreneurs.

  1. MAR 25

    #85 Dr Wafaa Abdel-Haidi - Enhancing Cancer Therapy With Functional Medicine

    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 their imbalances and trusting in the Miracle of the human body to heal when given the right tools to survive and thrive, That is called “Reprograming of your body” by implementing the “Recovery Fundamentals”. I had the privilege of seeing Dr Wafaa speaking and Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress in London where she blew me away with her passionate and enlightening talk on how to improve patient outcomes with integrative. I had the oppurtunity to sit down with her and discuss this fascinating topic in depth. Her compassion and knowledge are palpable.  In this conversation we cover:  Modalities to improve the effectiveness of cancer therapy  The interplay between autoimmunity and cancer  The importance of the tumour micro-environment  The most effective and lost cost integrative therapies And much more Dr Wafer is an advisory board member of the German-based European Keto Live Centre for Ketogenic Metabolic Therapies. She is also on the scientific curriculum board committee of the Integrative Oncology Working Group, USA and the first certified Functional Medicine Doctor in Egypt and the Middle East. SOCIALS https://drwafaafxmed.com/ https://x.com/drwafaafxmed https://www.instagram.com/drwafaafxmed/

    33 min

  2. MAR 13

    #84 Dr Torkil Færø - Health Trackers To Enhance Your Health And Reduce The Risk of Disease

    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 them! As I was impressed, concerned and slightly confused all at the same time. In this episode we cover: What is the best health tracker available? The utility of heart rate variability (HRV) to track health Optimising health using health trackers Exploring my unusual high HRV And much more. Dr Torkil Færø is a general practitioner and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker, author and photographer. In 1996 he was one of the first Norwegian medics to work for Doctors Without Borders when he worked in war-torn Angola. Over a 25-year career as a free- lance doctor, he has worked all over Norway, had tens of thousands of consul- tations and gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He has learned that the cause is most often found in the stresses our lifestyles place on our bodies. SOCIALS Website: www.thepulsecure.com LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torkil-f%C3%A6r%C3%B8-97348b1/  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dr.torkil Twitter Handle: @FTorkil96880 or https://twitter.com/FTorkil96880 Book on Amazon, The Pulse Cure: Balance stress, optimize health and live longer: https://amzn.eu/d/eNQC8xm The Pulse Cure - VideoLecture: https://vimeo.com/904882490/32996e6eab The Norwegian Instagram: @dr.torkil: https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil/?hl=en The English Instagram: @doc_torkil https://www.instagram.com/doc_torkil/

    45 min

  3. 08/13/2025

    #83 Dr Nasha Winters - Understanding The Metabolic Approach To Cancer

    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 researchers worldwide, offering expertise in patient evaluation and treatment strategies. Nasha and I managed to meet and record this podcast at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress in London, UK. And I was so pleased that we could. She challenged me and my interpretation of the data and I respectfully challenged her. Nasha is incredibly well read and I learnt a heck of a lot during our conversation. We discuss: Nutrition in cancer therapy The potential role of dairy and meat in cancer Vegan vs keto debate The most compelling research for integrative cancer care Dr Nasha Winters is an integrative oncology specialist, author of “The Metabolic Approach to Cancer” and “Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology,” host of the Metabolic Matters podcast, and Executive Director of the nonprofit organisation, the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health (MTIH). SOCIALS Dr. Nasha Winters: www.drnasha.com Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health: www.mtih.org Metabolic Matters Podcast: www.metabolicmatters.org The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: www.mtih.org/book

    1h 16m

  4. 07/23/2025

    #82 Dr Rob Verkerk - Bioregulatory Peptides: Can We Really Regenerate Ourselves?

    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 hugely excited to hear more about them and the potential they have to regenerate and heal tissue more effectively.  We cover: The science behind bioregulatory peptides What they are and how they can be used The most compelling research in this field Access to bioregulatory peptides And much more Dr Rob Verkerk has Masters and Doctorate degrees from Imperial College London and in 2002 founded the Alliance for Natural Health International. Since then, Rob has acted as its executive and scientific director, directing legal actions to protect the right to natural health, whilst authoring some 60 papers in scientific journals and conference proceedings. https://www.anhinternational.org https://www.anhinternational.org/news/miracle-molecules-that-reverse-biological-age/

    41 min

  5. 07/09/2025

    #81 Dr Bill Harris - How Omega 3 Could Enhance Your Healthspan And Reduce Your Risk For Disease

    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 that is primarily due to their omega 3 content. From cardiovascular health, to brain health, to reducing systemic inflammation, omega 3’s at the right dose and levels seem to have a range of potential benefits. Bill kindly humoured my respectful challenge on the omega 3: omega 6 ratio debate. A highly contested topic on the internet today. In this fascinating conversation we touch upon: How omega 3s can enhance your healthspam The optimal dose and blood levels of omega 3 The role of omega 3s in human health and heart disease Deciphering the omega 3: omega 6 ratio debate The best sources of omega 3 And much more I was incredibly lucky that Bill and I had the chance to catch -up at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine congress in London and managed to arrange a date for this recording. I hope you get a lot out of this one because I sure did! https://omegaquant.com SOCIALS Facebook: @Omega3Index Instagram: @OmegaQuant YouTube: @OmegaQuantLab LinkedIn: @OmegaQuant-Analytics Twitter: @OmegaQuant

    1h 17m

  6. 05/28/2025

    #80 Dr William Li - Preventing And Reversing Chronic Disease Using Food As Medicine

    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 medicine science, check out Dr. Li's YouTube Channel.  I discovered Dr. Li over 12 years ago when he did a Ted Talk on the power of food and food extracts on angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels) and cancer. This was a pivotal moment for me and sparked my passion for nutrition. I honestly, couldn’t get enough of nutrition science from that day forward. I watched every documentary I could get my hands on and read scientific papers alongside my day job - it was a real turning point. This is probably why I was overly excited about meeting Dr Li at a conference in London and where he kindly agreed to come on the show. Dr. William Li is an incredible researcher and content creator and has pioneered the science of food as medicine.   In this fascinating conversation we discuss: How to use food as medicine The top foods for health creation Common beverages with health enhancing properties The surprising link between sweetness and telomeres And much more SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli/ https://www.facebook.com/drwilliamli/ https://twitter.com/drwilliamli?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/c/DrWilliamLi

    1h 30m

  7. 10/22/2024

    #79 Teemu Arina - The Fundamental Philosophies Of Biohacking

    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 ways to improve productivity, health and wellbeing with biological and technological tools.  In this conversation, we dive into the philosophy of high performance, transcending Maslow's hierarchy of needs, personalising Biohacking to your life, how biohacking can become a copying and much more.  https://biohackercenter.com https://biohackersummit.com BIG THANK YOU TO our sponsors at Glycanage! DISCOUNT: https://glycanage.com/price-and-plans?discount=FUNCTIONALHEALTH

    1h 34m

  8. 10/08/2024

    #78 Ryan Carter - Nutritional Know How, Philosophies And Guidance

    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 following where he shares some of his clinical pearls and nutritional philosophies on how to improve your health and wellbeing.  This conversation was incredibly free flowing, and we dive into a lot of different topics with a very experienced practitioner.  https://www.livevitae.com/about https://www.instagram.com/livevitae/ https://www.facebook.com/livevitae https://x.com/livevitaeuk BIG THANK YOU TO our sponsors at Glycanage! DISCOUNT: https://glycanage.com/price-and-plans?discount=FUNCTIONALHEALTH

    1h 12m
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    Ben Atkinson
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    2019 - 2026
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