Functional Medicine Bitesized Pete Williams

Peri-menopause and menopause are significant stages in a woman's life. In this first of two episodes on this subject, I speak with Dr Ghazala Aziz-Scott, Clinical Director of the Marion Gluck Clinic. As an expert in a Functional Medicine approach to HRT and Bio-Identical HRT she expertly outlines what is currently available and possible for women during this time.

If you are confused about HRT then this is an accurate and up to date explanation on the subject. 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Marion Gluck Clinic
Oestrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming MD
DUTCH Test 
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In this episode we talk to Alex Kirchin who eloquently discusses the concept of Hormesis. 
Alex is a Nutritionist who is also a product formulator for the supplement company NORDIQ Nutrition. He has a particular expertise in phytochemistry and the concept of Hormesis. As a consequence of this expertise he has produced supplement formulations which stimulate a hormetic response.
In simple terms, Hormesis is the concept of how low level stressors whether from exercise, stressful situations and foods etc, challenge your body to defend itself against the stressor. 
By doing this it creates a beneficial effect on the body, making you healthier over time.  
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In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with an old pal of mine Robyn Puglia who is a recognised Functional Medicine expert in Autoimmunity. 

Robyn does an incredible job of simplifying the subject of autoimmunity so that we can better understand it. What is most valuable with Robyn's advice is that as a practicing clinician, she not only has a vast knowledge of autoimmunity, she has had many years of applying this knowledge with her patients. 

Autoimmunity is more prevalent amongst female than males and Robyn gives us an understanding of why and also gives many practical clinical pearls for us all to reduce our risk.  
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In this first podcast episode of 2024 Pete chats with his favourite Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi.  

January is one of the most challenging times for our immune system and overall health.  In this episode, Pete and Jenna chat about the fundamental basics of great immunity.  

Jenna has a unique capacity to make immunology simple to understand. Throughout this episode you will be given nuggets of advice that can be easily applied on a daily basis. 

A key podcast for your health at this time of the year. 
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In this episode I welcome back Yuwa from Activated Probiotics to discuss specific probiotic use at various stages of a woman's life. In particular we talk about how specific probiotic strains can help with pre-conceptual health, iron status and in particular mood and bone health especially when in peri and menopause.

Not to be missed if you're a female.

Click here to see my Probiotic recommendations. 
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In this episode I interview Caroline Smith, who is one of the co-founders of The British Society Of Myofunctional Therapy. You may not have heard of this society and nor had I until quite recently. When I did discover them I was really excited by the potential of this work and how it can help a number of our patients. 

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is the “neuromuscular re-education or re-patterning of the orofacial muscles.” This therapy includes facial and tongue exercises and behavior modification techniques to promote proper tongue position, improved breathing, chewing, and swallowing. You may not be aware that most orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD)  originate with insufficient habitual nasal breathing or with oral (mouth) breathing. 

Caroline provides lot's of tips to help both locally in the mouth and systemically for the body. This is a really important podcast for anyone who may be suffering from airway and breathing issues.
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