The Dr Milli Podcast: Boost & Biohack your health Milli Raizada

 In today’s episode, I am joined by Janice Clyne.  
 Janice is a former research food scientist (BSc Hons, MSc), mum of 4 girls, a passionate foodie, blogger, obsessive fermenter, forager, educator, teacher and advocate of fermented foods and a plant based diet. She founded Nourished by Nature, a space to share unbiased nutrition and health information, empowering people to make better informed choices for their own health. She runs workshops, talks and events on all aspects of fermenting and gut health. She also has a Youtube Channel, plus active Instagram and Facebook accounts. She recently launched her membership website The Wellness Hub and is actively growing an online community of empowered, engaged, informed and inspired people on a personal journey to their best health.
In today’s episode, we cover 
  
What are prebiotics and probiotics  What are fermented food?   Why are fermented foods so beneficial   What can we do at home? How can we ferment?  Sourdough bread?  Why is it so good – is a postbiotic? What does this mean   Foraging – what are the benefits   Farming practices in this country and how this has affected our health and gut microbiome   Top tips to improve our gut health and diversity  in our lifestyle  Why is it important to eat in season     You can find Janice on instagram as @benourishedbynature and on her website https://www.nourishedbynature.uk/ 
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Disclaimer: This podcast show has the opinions of Dr. Milli Raizada and her guests. The content should not be taken as medical advice and is for information purposes only. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare professional. The opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and whilst we ensure all the information shared is content accurate, any feedback suggestions or comments on errors are welcome. Please contact us on www.drmilli.co.uk

 
Today I am joined on the podcast by Dr Debie Rice. Debbie  is the Director of Clinical Education at Precision Analytical Laboratory. She gr aduated from NCNM (NUNM) after falling in love with Naturopathic Medicine and pursuing her passion for access and advocacy for health care. She was introduced to Naturopathic Medicine through her own health struggles and after much investigative work, she became a fan of lifestyle evaluation and treatment. 
 
She has worked with communities in need, supporting Natural Doctors International in Nicaragua, as well as the Peace Corps prior to medical school. Given her experience, she also obtained an MPH from Grand Canyon University for a broader understanding of the global health impact. She has worked in many diverse environments including private practice. She is a trained midwife and loves working with hormones and hormone balance. When not digging into the literature with her team at DUTCH, she can be found either in the sun or the river, snuggling her animals, or lying in a blissed out shivasanah after a great yoga practice. 
 
In today’s episiode, we cover  
 
What is a DUTCH test? When and who to test? Is the DUTCH test appropriate if we don't have regular periods? What the DUTCH test can tell us about metabolism of hormones Estrogen metabolites – good vs bad What is oestrogen dominance?  Symptoms related to high oestrogen? (pro inflammatory) ? histamine response? Where people can get a DUTCH test from? How can we find a provider?  
You can find Dr Rice on instagram as @drrice.debbie and you can find more information on DUTCH testing on https://dutchtest.com/ 
 
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Disclaimer: This podcast show has the opinions of Dr. Milli Raizada and her guests. The content should not be taken as medical advice and is for information purposes only. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare professional. The opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and whilst we ensure all the information shared is content accurate, any feedback suggestions or comments on errors are welcome. Please contact us on www.drmilli.co.uk

In today’s podcasts we talk about the gut microbiome and I am joined by Dr Emma Short. Dr Short is a Consultant doctor in the NHS doctor specialising in gastrointestinal and soft tissue pathology. She also has a PhD in cancer genetics. 
  
As a pathologist, Emma spends many of her working hours diagnosing chronic diseases such as cancer. Many of these diseases are preventable. Every day, she sees the effects that people's lifestyles have on their health and wellbeing. As a result, Emma has become passionate about health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based lifestyle interventions. 
 
 Emma is a qualified fitness instructor, personal trainer and run leader. She has a keen interest in the interaction between the mind and the body, and the impact that mental wellbeing and social connections have on health. Emma is a qualified meditation teacher and is a great advocate of showing kindness in all spheres of life. She loves exploring different aspects of holistic wellbeing and has diplomas in Mindful Nutrition and Shrinrin Yoku. She has written or edited three books about health and wellbeing. 
 
Today we cover  
1. What the gut microbiome is 
2.Why is it important? 
3. What is the estrobolome and it’s role 
3. What health conditions is gut dysbiosis linked with and potential reasons why?  
4. What are prebiotics? 
5. What are probiotics? 
6. What can we do to help and improve/nourish our gut biota? 
7.Why is this a hot topic at the moment? 
 you can find Dr Short on instagram as @dr_emmashort 
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Disclaimer: This podcast show has the opinions of Dr. Milli Raizada and her guests. The content should not be taken as medical advice and is for information purposes only. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare professional. The opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and whilst we ensure all the information shared is content accurate, any feedback suggestions or comments on errors are welcome. Please contact us on www.drmilli.co.uk

In today’s podcast show I was joined by the esteemed Stacy Sims.  

STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. 
She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. 
With the unique opportunities, Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk. 
Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health. As a direct result, she has been named: 
One of the top 50 visionaries of the running industry (2015) by DMSE Sports. One of the top 40 women changing the paradigm of her field (2017) by Outside Magazine.  One of the top four visionaries in the outdoor sports industry (2017) by Outside Magazine - Genius Issue (no electronic version but here is the proof). One of the top four individuals changing the landscape in triathlon nutrition (2017) by Triathlete Magazine Dr. Sims has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers, several books and is a regularly featured speaker at professional and academic conferences, including those by USOC and USA Cycling.  
Stacy currently holds a Senior Research Associate position with SPRINZ- AUT University, supervises PhD students, writes academic papers, and is on the advisory board of some cutting edge companies including Tonal Strength Institute, WILD.AI, and EXOS.  She also has her own business (www.drstacysims.com) where she creates and delivers online learning material focused on wo
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Disclaimer: This podcast show has the opinions of Dr. Milli Raizada and her guests. The content should not be taken as medical advice and is for information purposes only. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare professional. The opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and whilst we ensure all the information shared is content accurate, any feedback suggestions or comments on errors are welcome. Please contact us on www.drmilli.co.uk

In today’s episode, I am joined in the studio by Kristen Holmes 
As Vice President of Performance Science, Principal Scientist at WHOOP, Kristen drives thought leadership by engaging with industry-leading researchers and partners to better understand individual and team biometric and performance data across high-stakes verticals to drive product innovation, strategy, and coaching.
 Kristen blends her academic and applied background in athletics, coaching, performance technology, psychology, and exercise physiology to drive research, partnership, and product development initiatives to strengthen WHOOP as a leader in Human Performance.
 Kristen works with hundreds of the best tactical, professional, surgical teams, corporate, and NCAA Athlete Teams in the world, helping them interpret WHOOP data to optimize training, recovery, and sleep behavior.  Kristen's research focuses on the temporal organization of circadian influences and their effect on physiological and psychological resilience.
 Kristen was a 3x All American, 2x Big 10 Athlete of the year at the University of Iowa, competing in both Field Hockey and Basketball, and a 2021 University of Iowa Hall of Fame Inductee. 7-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team and one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history, having won 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship at Princeton University.  
 Kristen has an MIT Sloan Artificial Intelligence Certificate, M.A. Psychology, and Sports Performance, B.A., Political Science, University of Iowa, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Queensland. Kristen serves as a Science Advisor to Levels Health, Science Advisor to Arena Labs, Advisor to Evolve Leadership, a Performance Ambassador to Liminal Collective, and sits on the Tactical Leadership Board of Sports Innovation Lab. 
 In today’s episode we cover 
 What is WHOOP? What does it do and measure?  What is heart rate variability. The various training zones – what are they and why do they matter? MAF/zone 2 training and autonomic recovery as a recovery tool  How should our programmes be balanced and varied to accommodate these zones? In an era with constant digital access – how can we utilise the WHOOP measures to better our recovery and training decisions  What can we do in lifestyle to take our fitness abilities to the next level  How can we train for longevity  Using WHOOP and mapping and tracking our menstrual cycle – has it got a role? Key take home messages to optimise our sports performance  You can find Kristen on @kristen_holmes2126  
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Disclaimer: This podcast show has the opinions of Dr. Milli Raizada and her guests. The content should not be taken as medical advice and is for information purposes only. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare professional. The opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and whilst we ensure all the information shared is content accurate, any feedback suggestions or comments on errors are welcome. Please contact us on www.drmilli.co.uk

In today’s episode I am joined in the studio by Dr Anna Cabeca; a medical doctor, OBGYN, FACOG and is best selling author of The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16 and MenuPause. Dr. Anna is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She holds special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She lectures frequently on these topics throughout the world to large audiences and is known nationally as The Girlfriend Doctor and is host of The Girlfriend Doctor show.  She has personally developed natural products to help women balance hormones and thrive through menopause including the highly acclaimed Julva® cream for the vulva and MightyMaca® Plus, a powerful superfood blend.  She now lives in Dallas with her daughters, horses and dogs. 
In today’s episode we cover   
The hormone hierarchy and how it works Early menopause and premature ovarian failure and infertility  Ketosis and the benefits of this  How to increase oxytocin and help reduce cortisol  What maca is and how it can be used  The importance of adrenal health  Hormone replacement therapy The difference between progesterone and progestins How the pillars of lifestyle medicine (nutrition, exercise, mental health, sleep) can be how can we try to improve our hormones with lifestyle What is ketosis and the benefits  The role of MCT, electrolytes and minerals in ketosis  Hormone disrupters and endocrine disruptors The role of progesterone therapy in those post hysterectomy  The importance of fibre and pre/probiotics when in a ketotic state  

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca on her Website / Instagram / Facebook 
Books: The Hormone Fix / MenuPause / Keto-Green® 16 

Try Julva® for FREE at www.dranna.com/JulvaForYou 
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Disclaimer: This podcast show has the opinions of Dr. Milli Raizada and her guests. The content should not be taken as medical advice and is for information purposes only. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare professional. The opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and whilst we ensure all the information shared is content accurate, any feedback suggestions or comments on errors are welcome. Please contact us on www.drmilli.co.uk