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IHCAN magazine PodcastS4 Ep6: 'The Truth About Coffee: Health, Polyphenols & Clean Roasting' featuring Alex Higham and Alex ManosAlex Higham and Alex Manos are true coffee aficionados, and talk us through the research on coffee's many potential health benefits, and the polyphenols that play such a huge role. We discuss why coffee has had such a bad rap in the past, and why quality is key. Al (Higham) explains how to optimise that polyphenol content and reduce mycotoxins at every stage, including how the coffee is grown, harvested, transported, stored and roasted. And they answer that most controversial of questions: how to make - and enjoy - that perfect cup of coffee.-...2025-07-3153 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS4 Ep5: 'Pearls of Wisdom: From Sea to Supplement'Stephen Kavanagh is a marine biologist who has worked in every aspect of the oyster industry, from oyster nurseries through to farmers markets, and now the food supplement industry. He is as passionate about marine conservation as he is about the nutritional importance of oysters to human health. This makes for a fascinating conversation, ranging from woolly mammoths to antioxidants to oyster and kelp restoration projects.This podcast is sponsored by Marine Healthfoods.--The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended...2025-06-2050 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS4 Ep4: 'Mould Matters: Investigating Hidden Health Risks' featuring Jeff CharltonEnvironmental hygienist Jeff Charlton has an impressive amount of expertise in mould investigation and remediation. In this episode, Jeff explains how he works alongside clients and healthcare practitioners to reduce the inflammagen load that may be contributing to poor health. We talk about hidden moulds, Tight Building Syndrome, the problems they can cause, and some of the things you can do about it. Jeff also describes his client-centred approach, and shares his personal experiences with mould exposure.This episode is sponsored by Building Forensics. --The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional e...2025-06-1354 min
The Dr. Josh Axe ShowThe Cellular ‘Danger Mode’ Keeping You Sick (And How to Escape It)What if your fatigue, brain fog, or chronic symptoms aren’t a malfunction—but a misunderstood survival mechanism?
In this episode, you'll learn...
What the Cell Danger Response is and why it's triggered by infection, trauma, or toxins.
Why your body might be stuck in survival mode—and how that explains persistent fatigue, pain, or brain fog.
How mitochondria signal danger and what it means when ATP becomes an alarm.
The three phases of CDR: Defense, Repair, and Reintegration—and what it takes to move forward.
How healing...2025-05-2736 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS4 Ep3: ‘Working with Kryptopyrroluria (KPU)’ featuring Gilian Crowther MA (Oxon), FBANT, mANP, mNNA, CNHC reg.Gilian Crowther is a Nutritional Therapist and Naturopath specialising in complex multisystem disorders, and today brings her expertise in working with Kryptopyrroluria (KPU). Gilian explains what KPU is, and the various impacts it can have, especially within the mitochondria. We then look a little deeper at some of the nutrients potentially affected, such as zinc, manganese and B6, the various functions haem plays, and some new insights into copper. Gilian also shares some useful considerations around testing and putting protocols together.Listen to more of Gilian at June's Virtual IHCAN Conference, for more information and t...2025-05-0950 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS4 Ep2: 'Restoring Cellular Health with Phospholipid and Fatty Acid Therapy' featuring Justine StengerJustine Stenger of BodyBio specialises in mitochondria medicine, phospholipids and fatty acids, and today's topic is Restoring Cellular Health with Phospholipid and Fatty Acid Therapy.Justine provides insights into mitochondrial function and health that bridge biochemistry and quantum physics, and then grounds that in practical ways to support the body's vitality and flow. We discuss the different types of phospholipids and essential fatty acids and the various roles they play, alongside the way we absorb and produce light, the electrical nature of the body, and the people who have inspired Justine's fascination with membranes....2025-05-0247 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS4 Ep 1: 'Sleep, Light and the Microbiome' featuring Adriano dos Santos, BSc, rNutr, AFMCP, MBOG, RSM, ESIMAdriano dos Santos is a Functional Registered Nutritionist who focuses on nutritional therapy for patients with metabolic syndrome, particularly those suffering from digestive issues and sleep disturbances. For Adriano, the fundamentals start with sleep, and he is on a quest to help people improve the quality of their night time rest. In doing so, he takes the gut-mind connection several steps further with his research on how light impacts the gut microbiota and, in turn, impacts sleep. Adriano shares with us some of the insights he’s learnt from his research, and how he’s translating that to he...2025-02-2852 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 12: 'Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and their impact on hormones' featuring Bernie HarrisonIn today’s episode of the IHCAN podcast, BioCare’s Bernie Harrison brings us the ABCs of EDCs. Bernie explains to podcast host Kirsten Chick why EDCs (Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals) are so prevalent in our environment, and their impact on hormones and health. Bernie then provides lifestyle and nutrition tips to help reduce EDCs and their impact, including some great pointers for liver and detox support. Bernie also describes the influences that brought her to study nutrition, and the people who are inspiring her work today. This podcast is sponsored by BioCare. By understanding the connections betwee...2024-12-1343 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 11: ‘Supplementation in Modern Nutrition’ featuring Ed Joy from BionutriOn today’s IHCAN podcast episode, Kirsten Chick is talking with Bionutri’s Ed Joy, naturopath and ethnobotanist, as well as Sue McGarrigle and Rosie Rayner, both nutritional therapists and naturopaths on the Bionutri techinical team. The topic is supplementation in modern nutrition, with Ed and Sue sharing some of their novel ingredient takeaway gems from years of experience working in the manufacture of food supplements. These include mastic gum, human strain Lactobacillus and cinnamon, the importance of supplement quality and design, and of our relationship with plants and plant medicine.This episode is sponsored by Bionutri, find...2024-09-2748 min
The Dr. Nikki Starr ShowEPISODE 72: DECODING YOUR GENES FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH WITH VICKY GODFREY FROM DNAPALMy DNA test results are back and I am happy about some of them, like I am less likely to grow a tumor or become obese, and others like risk for celiac & PMS validation make SO much sense!Tune into episode 72 of The Dr. Nikki Starr Show, with returning guest Vicky Godfrey, Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist and cofounder of DNApal, a genetic testing company dedicated to making genetics accessible to everyone, where we get up close and personal as we go over my DNApal results.This episode is a part 2 to episode 63 where Vicky explained more...2024-09-2732 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 10: ‘IBS and IBD Overlap in Clinical Practice: The Role of the Gut Microbiome and Probiotics’ featuring Nadia Lyons from OptiBacOriginally broadcast as a webinar on 6 August 2024, this podcast explores the function of the gut microbiome in IBS and IBD, the impact of microbial dysbiosis and the overlap between both conditions. It discusses how to classify and manage their symptoms and look at the latest scientific research that addresses specific probiotic strains to reduce and manage the severity of IBS symptoms and manage IBD remission. Probiotic research is emerging as a complementary approach to support remission, reduce inflammatory markers, and improve the mucosal lining. To download the slides to watch along, visit: https://www.ihcanconferences.co.uk/d...2024-09-201h 08IHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 9: ‘Nutrigenomics in practice’ featuring Anne PembertonAnne Pemberton is a functional medicine and nutrigenomics practitioner and trauma informed medical intuitive, and author of “Using nutrigenomics within personalised nutrition”. We talk about how the field of nutrigenomics has evolved in recent years, and how Anne has been at the forefront of setting out how to use DNA tests meaningfully in practice. Anne discuss epigenetics, neurotransmitters, methylation, leaky gut and brain cells, neurodiversity, energetics, trauma, and so much more, peppered with generous gems of knowledge and wisdom along the way. “So in effect you might give a folate or a B12 to help methylatio...2024-09-1346 min
The Dr. Nikki Starr ShowEPISODE 63: OPTIMIZE YOUR HEALTH & THRIVE WITH DNA ANALYSIS WITH VICKY GODFREYYou were born to exist beyond health and really be thriving and energized!Did you know that your DNA holds information that helps you better understand what foods, supplements and exercises are best for you?All you need to do to take the guess work out of what may be causing your fatigue, brain fog, gas, bloating, skin rash, breakouts or myriad of other symptoms, disease and health problems is get your DNA analyzed.And don’t worry, in podcast episode 63 of The Dr Nikki Starr Show, I sat down to get all th...2024-07-2536 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 8: ‘Harmonising Hormones Holistically’ featuring Orley Moyal from Bio-NatureOriginally broadcast as a webinar on 27 April 2024, Orley explains how many of us know how stress may negatively affect the way we work, eat, sleep, think and feel. Yet few of us are aware of the profound impact that stress has on the whole female hormone cycle, from Puberty through to Menopause. By exploring the interconnectedness of all parts of the Endocrine system and its hormones, Orley illustrates how interactions within this system and its key hormones, allows us to adapt to stress, especially in times of change, like the Menopause. Combining this awareness with an...2024-06-281h 02
Food Junkies PodcastEpisode 182: Claire Sehinson - Neurodivergence and Disordered Eating BehavioursClaire Sehinson, is an educator, researcher with a functional medicine and nutritional therapy clinical practice. She brings to her work her passion and lived experience of being multiply neurodivergent and diagnosed with Autism, dyslexia and ADHD as an adult, whilst navigating her own recovery from ME/CFS and dealing with many mental health issues throughout her lifetime. Claire has over a decade of specialist clinical experience working with complex illness, trauma, CFS, Fibromyalgia and chronic infections. Claire is the Head of Research at the Optimum Health Clinic (an integrative body-mind clinic) where she researches and trains practitioners on...2024-06-201h 02
The Vibrant Wellness PodcastThe Vibrant Voice May 2024 NewsletterThis month, our featured resources focus on diagnostic advancements in autoimmune disease, the critical importance of early Lyme detection, and innovative strategies for improving overall health: 🔎 Research Spotlight: B-Cell Epitopes as Novel Biomarkers for the Detection of Celiac Disease 🔎 Research Spotlight: Novel Multiplex Testing for Early Detection of Autoimmunity 📚 The Consequences of Chronic Lyme Disease 📚 Chronic Lyme Disease & Neurological Symptoms 🎧 GLP-1 Hormone Podcast Spotlight 🖥 On-Demand Tickborne Evaluation Bootcamp This five-part series dives deep into advanced strategies for diagnosing and treating tickborne illnesses with renowned experts on multisystemic evaluation and treatment. 🎓 Upcoming Bootcamp: Transforming Skincare Through...2024-05-2708 min
The Healthy Post Natal Body PodcastAgain; Stress and diet. How to use food to lower your stress-levels. Interview with Kirsten ChickSend us a text As I'm still ridiculously busy with the upcoming exciting thing I can't yet talk about ;)This week I bring you the conversation I had with nutritional therapist Kirsten Chick a few years ago.Not only is Kirsten a nutritional therapist, She's a public speaker, educator, podcast host of not one but TWO podcasts and author of "Nutrition brought to life". In other words, she's incredibly knowledgable about all things food related.We spent a solid hour talking about the effects of stress, and d...2024-05-261h 20IHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 7: ‘Embracing technology for health practices’ featuring Damien Adler from Power DiaryWe discuss the reasons why practitioners might be reluctant to embrace technology, and how it’s all becoming easier to use for everyone, and better supported. Damien from Power Diary explains some of the many benefits of automating certain aspects of running a business, and how it can open up more time and headspace. We also get into where we’re at with artificial intelligence, and how mobile phones have changed everything. This episode is sponsored by Power Diary. Start a free trial today at www.powerdiary.com.--The IHCAN magazine Podcast is pr...2024-05-1755 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 6: 'Phytochemicals and the importance of dietary diversity' featuring Dr Deanna Minich, PhDDr. Deanna Minich is a certified functional medicine practitioner, nutrition scientist, educator and author, and joins us today to discuss phytochemicals and the importance of dietary diversity. Dr. Deanna tells us about her Seven Systems of Health, a colourful, useful and practical way of drawing together the science, psychology and spirituality of her work. We talk about chakras, Chinese medicine and Lakota traditions, about communication, family and nature. Then Dr. Deanna leads us through a rainbow of foods, describing each colour in terms of its impact and the specific phytochemicals that assist with that, and how best to...2024-05-1053 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 5: 'Gut Matters: Decoding Bowel Disorders, Emphasizing Nutritional Strategies and Butyrates Role in Gut Health' featuring Edward Dosz, PhDOriginally broadcast as a webinar on 27 April 2024, Edward Dosz,PhD explains how bowel disorders, including conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Leaky Gut Syndrome, pose significant challenges to individuals’ gastrointestinal health and overall well-being. IBS is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits, while Leaky Gut involves increased intestinal permeability, potentially leading to systemic inflammation and various symptoms beyond the digestive system.The causes of these disorders are multifaceted, including genetic predispositions, environmental factors, stress, and dietary triggers. Poor dietary choices, such as diets high in processed foods and low in fibre, ca...2024-05-0357 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 4: ‘Marketing your business without selling your soul’ featuring Damien Adler from Power DiaryIn this episode, we tap into Damien from Power Diary's marketing and promotion know-how. So what works, what doesn’t, and why we’re so awkward and uncomfortable about it all, and do we have to get on TikTok?This episode is sponsored by Power Diary. Start a free trial today at www.powerdiary.com.--The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.2024-03-2250 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 3: 'Autism and ADHD - The first 1000 days' featuring Sarah ObohSarah Oboh is a Nutritionist, dedicated to promoting well-being through a focus on gut health. With a keen interest in functional medicine and a deep commitment to enhancing people’s lives, she decided to pursue a role at OptiBac, where she supports practitioners in their recommendation of probiotics in practice. In this episode, we focus on ADHD and autism, and Sarah shares what she has learnt from her research in this area, particularly in relation to the gut microbiota. She explains how important it can be to provide support in the first 1000 days from conception, and details sp...2024-03-1534 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 2: 'Psychology for health practitioners' featuring Damien Adler from Power DiaryIn this episode, Damien Adler shares some great psychology tips that are useful to all practitioners. We talk about how to be empathetic and supportive while keeping healthy boundaries in place. We also discuss work-life balance and other kinds of boundaries. Plus how we can create and make best use of a supportive network of practitioners.This episode is sponsored by Power Diary. Start a free trial today at www.powerdiary.com.--The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically...2024-01-1948 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS3 Ep 1: 'The pain of mental illness' featuring Marta Anhelush DipCNM mBANT CNHCIn this episode Marta Anhelush from BioCare joins Kirsten to speak about the pain of mental illness. They discuss the current epidemic of mental health problems and the stigma that still surrounds this, alongside the limitations of our healthcare system, and the lack of education on how diet and lifestyle can support mental health. Marta shares some of the ways she supports mental health issues as a nutritional therapist, with a particular focus on finding purpose in life.This podcast is sponsored by BioCare. By understanding the connections between genetics, body systems and l...2024-01-0543 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS2 Ep 4: 'The microbiome and healthy ageing' featuring Lissa Leader Registered Nutritional Therapist (CNHC), Registered Nutritionist (mBANT)Lissa Leader is a nutritional therapist, and has her own company – Nutrileader – and also works for Optibac, so is well placed to speak about the microbiome and healthy ageing. Lissa explains how the gut microbiome keeps changing from birth all the way through childhood and adulthood, and how this can affect a broad range of conditions, including: allergies, digestive health, bone and muscle strength, “inflammaging” and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. We also discuss the very different microbial balance in the urogenital tract, and their potential role in urinary tract infections, thrush and localised tiss...2023-08-2544 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS2 Ep 3: 'The microbiome and the gut-brain axis' featuring Kiran Krishnan, Ph.DThis week microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, Ph.D tells us why he’s so microbiome obsessed, particularly when it comes to brain and cognitive health. We talk about neurotransmitters and inflammation, anxiety and depression, cognitive dysfunction and Alzheimer’s. And then how to take what we know so far about the microbiome and how we can support it practically and holistically.“Part of building resilience is building a healthy diversified microbiome because it's your microbiome that provides your resilience. It's your microbiome that codes for the vast majority of capabilities in your body, which includes things like detoxification and me...2023-07-141h 09IHCAN magazine PodcastS2 Ep 2: 'How mindfulness can support our clinical practice' featuring Katie Sheen Dip.ION, FdSc, PGCE, MA EducationKatie Sheen is a mindfulness teacher and speaker, a nutritional therapist, and has a Masters degree in education. She shares her experiences using mindfulness with nutrition clients – how mindfulness can help with making nutritional changes, and how nutritional support can help with being more settled and mindful. “It’s a fascinating two-way street we can offer people” Katie also shares how mindfulness and self-compassion helped her deal with her own cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. “And what was amazing was that in that moment I thought: My poor body… my poor body… I can see how muc...2023-07-071h 00IHCAN magazine PodcastS2 Ep 1: 'Mitigating menopause health risks' featuring Sally Duffin Reg.Nutritionist MBANT rCNHCSally Duffin is a registered nutritionist and nutritional therapy practitioner and writer, and author of “Natural Nutrition for Perimenopause: What to eat to feel good and stay sane”.In this episode we focus on post menopausal health risks such as cardiovascular health, dementia and bone strength, and Sally shares how we can mitigate some of those risks with lifestyle and nutrition. This brings up topics of gender inequality in healthcare, the role of HRT, and the amount of research that still needs to be done.“It also comes back to this shift that needs to happen...2023-06-3039 minIHCAN magazine Podcast*END OF SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT*A huge thank you to everyone who listened to series one of the IHCAN magazine Podcast.We're now taking a short break, but we'll be BACK for series two in May 2023.If you enjoyed series one, please remember to leave us a five-star review and drop us a comment on our social media - we love to hear your feedback.--For advertising and sponsorship opportunities in series two, please email sales@targetpublishing.com.2023-04-2900 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS1 Ep 6: 'Latest science on the Ketogenic Diet' featuring Patricia Daly BA Hons, dipNT, mBANT, mNTOIPatricia Daly is a nutritional therapist and ketogenic diet expert, specialising in cancer. Most of us have come across at least the basics of the ketogenic diet, but Patricia is able to provide updates and insights that add new layers to its application. Her own experience in both following and supporting people with the ketogenic diet is invaluable, alongside her collaborations with like-minded health professionals.Patricia explains about ketones and metabolic flexibility, the potential benefits of a ketogenic diet, when you would avoid a ketogenic diet and useful tests to help you figure this out, and some...2023-04-2850 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS1 Ep 5: 'Menopause Wisdom' featuring Debbie Cotton MA, BHSci, Ad.Dip.NatAre you a nutritional therapist or nutrition professional - you'll love the new IHCAN magazine Podcast.Presented by the wonderful nutritional therapist Kirsten Chick, we bring you IHCAN content you know and love in easily digestible 45 minute episodes, perfect to listen to on a commute, a dog walk, while cooking or in-between clients 🎧.In this episode we speak to Debbie Cotton.Debbie is an impressive combination of naturopath and integrative psychotherapist, and so is well placed to talk with us this week about menopause and perimenopause.She talks us through the hor...2023-04-2150 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS1 Ep 4: 'Wheat and the Brain' featuring Tom O'Bryan DC, CCN, DACBNAre you a nutritional therapist or nutrition professional - you'll love the new IHCAN magazine Podcast.Presented by the wonderful nutritional therapist Kirsten Chick, we'll bring you IHCAN content you know and love in easily digestible 45 minute episodes, perfect to listen to on a commute, a dog walk, while cooking or in-between clients 🎧.Dr. Tom O’Bryan has been educating us about the potential dangers of wheat and gluten for many years, and how eating wheat could potentially develop into autoimmune conditions. In this episode we focus on wheat and brain health, including Alzhei...2023-04-1447 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS1 Ep 3: 'Circadian Rhythms' featuring Alex Manos BSc MSc NASM IFMCPAlex Manos is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, tutor and mentor, and in this episode we focus on circadian rhythms and health, with a big focus on gut health.We start off talking about SIBO, dental health, methane, the Cell Danger Response, and how our bodies are “just so much smarter than we are”. Then we get to light and circadian rhythms, and how important that timing is for digestion. Alex talks about red light therapy, the influence of the shifting spectrum of natural light during each day, as well as circannual rhythms and their impact on microbiome dive...2023-04-0740 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS1 Ep 2: 'Understanding Breast Cancer' featuring Jo Gamble BA (Hons) DIP CNM AFMCPAre you a nutritional therapist or nutrition professional - you'll love the new IHCAN magazine Podcast.Presented by the wonderful nutritional therapist Kirsten Chick, we'll bring you IHCAN content you know and love in easily digestible 45 minute episodes, perfect to listen to on a commute, a dog walk, while cooking or in-between clients 🎧.In this episode we speak to Jo Gamble.Jo Gamble was the first Functional Medicine Practitioner in the UK, and she specialises in working with people with cancer. We explore different types of breast cancer, including oestrogen and prog...2023-03-3144 minIHCAN magazine PodcastS1 Ep 1: 'The Immune System in your Gut' featuring Cheryl Burdette, N.D.Are you a nutritional therapist or nutrition professional - you'll love the new IHCAN magazine Podcast.Presented by the wonderful nutritional therapist Kirsten Chick, we'll bring you IHCAN content you know and love in easily digestible 45 minute episodes, perfect to listen to on a commute, a dog walk, while cooking or in-between clients.In this episode we speak to Dr Cheryl Burdette.Dr Cheryl Burdette is a naturopathic doctor and educator, and co-founder of the Precision Point Diagnostics laboratory. We take a deep dive into the immune system in the gut, which Cheryl...2023-03-2442 min
The Functional Health Podcast#56 Dr David Unwin - Beating Type 2 Diabetes With A Low Carb DietDr David Unwin FRCGP works at the Norwood NHS Surgery in Southport near Liverpool, UK where he has cared for the same population since 1986 as a family doctor. To date 105/206 of his patients with T2 diabetes have achieved drug-free remission. This gives a remission rate of 50% at 30 months duration of a lower carb diet, one of the best results for any clinic in the world!
I had the pleasure of meeting David at the IHCAN Summit in 2021 where he blew me away with his impressive results in not only type 2 diabetes but also weight loss and blood...2022-01-241h 26The Healthy Post Natal Body PodcastHow to return to running post-partum with Jessica Marie Rose LeggioSend us a textThis week I'm talking to one of the most, if not THE most, enthusiastic running coaches and trainers out there; Jessica Marie Rose Leggio from RunPainFreeNow.comIn addition to having qualifications and experience coming out the wazoo, she really cares about women's health and injury prevention and that passion comes through in everything she talks about.In one of the most enjoyable conversations I have had on the podcast, we spoke for about an hour about how to get back into running safely when you're post-partum.2021-11-281h 15The Functional Health Podcast#48 Antony Haynes - How to improve hormonal and neurological resilienceAntony has been in private practice for over 28 years and is one of the most experienced
Registered Nutritional Therapists in the country. He is one of the first practitioners to
implement the principles of Functional Medicine in the UK, since 1992.
Antony has seen over 18.000 clients and has learned much from the experiences. Each person
is unique and has taught Antony that principles are what count not protocols.
I first became aware of Antony through his work at Clinical Education and met him at an IHCAN event in 2017. I was delighted that we c...2021-06-141h 40