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London HealFloatation Therapy with Ed HawleyAre you looking for a novel way to ease the stresses and strains of daily life on your mind and body? Floatation therapy maybe just what you are looking for.Floatation therapy is fabulous way to achieve states of complete and effortless relaxation. Backed by decades of scientific research, floating is a great way to reduce stress, muscle tension and much more.Ed Hawley from Floatworks joins me this week to share his floating secrets. He describes how a float session works, the science behind the effects and the benefits to mind body and spirit. So much goodness...2020-02-2853 minLondon HealHigh Performance Health is also for Women with Angela FosterOptimising health for peak performance seems to be quite a male dominated domain. However, taking women's biology into account allows them to benefit from peak performance interventions too.Whether CEO, entrepreneur or stressed out mum, high performance health programmes are for everyone. Many of her clients are men. However, Angela also tailors programmes for women to reach their peak performance goals.Angela applies a holistic approach that strengthens mind, body and spirit. Using genetics, cutting edge science and lifestyle habits, she designs a 7 'S' programme to help women as well as men to optimise all areas of their...2020-02-2154 minLondon HealMedicinal Mushrooms with Martin PowellThe term 'Medicinal Mushrooms' likely conjures images of psychedelic experiences. However, almost all mushrooms can have profound effects on our physical bodies and states of wellbeing.Biochemist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, Martin Powell, is a leading authority on the medicinal properties of mushrooms. In his eyes, all mushrooms are magic and have to the potential to heal. This week he shares how almost all mushrooms can act as immune system modulators. Indeed, many mushrooms contain compounds that can nurture the gut and the microbiome. Some can even regulate cholesterol.Martin helps lift the confusion by describing the...2020-02-141h 08London HealA Mindful Art Experience with Zena el FarraMindfulness meditation is now an established method for reducing stress, anxiety and depression. But are there other ways if being mindful that are both fun and benefit our mental and physical health?Masterpeace combines painting with mindfulness to create a novel, mindful art experience. Co-founder, Zena el Farra, joins me this week to talk about the Masterpeace concept. She shares how the idea for Masterpeace was born, and how creating art to support mental health is put into practice in a truly unique way.Zena and her artist instructors support guests of all ages and abilities to explore...2020-02-071h 03London HealMusic for Transformation with Barry GoldsteinCan we utilise music for more than art and entertainment? The answer is a resounding yes!Barry Goldstein is a speaker, writer, music producer and composer with a passion for utilising music to bring about transformation. His unique understanding of how music can influence our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies has also resulted in collaborations with Dr Joe Dispenza, Greg Braden and Neale Donald Walsch to name just a few. In this episode, he shares his own journey to discovering how music can reconnect us to our hearts and discover our own heart code.He shares his...2019-11-291h 07London HealChefs in Schools with Nicole PisaniAny conversation about health has to start with childhood. Food choices and nutritional habits formed in childhood dictate our relationship with food. The UK has a school meal programme for children that has come under scrutiny in the past.Nicole Pisani was a former head chef of a leading London restaurant. She gave up that role to engage in helping future generations of children eat well and develop healthy food habits. She co-founded the charity, 'Chefs in Schools' to inspire change in school food by freely sharing knowledge of what works well, both in kitchens and classrooms, to schools...2019-11-2255 minLondon HealThe Wellness Puzzle with Andrew JoblingDo you feel health is just too complicated? Are bad habits getting in your way? Helping people live into joyful longevity is the mission of Andrew Jobling.Andrew joins me this week to discuss the Wellness Puzzle, the culmination of 30 years experience in the health and wellness industry. He shares his epiphany that learning to regulate your emotional states is the key to optimal health.Andrew motivates people to action by realising that health is not a matter of choice. It is the foundation upon which all areas of your life depend. He believes that living 'on purpose...2019-11-1556 minLondon HealChildhood Biography to Adult Biology - Trauma with Niki GratrixAdverse Childhood Experiences can increase your risk for disease as an adult. Just as important as what did happen, is what didn't happen. Emotional neglect and challenges to feelings of safety can result in attachment trauma. When left unresolved, this can initiate a cascade of events resulting in many of today's chronic diseases.Niki Gratrix is an expert and tireless campaigner in the field of trauma related illness. Niki is also a functional medicine practitioner and takes a truly holistic approach. This week, she shares her extraordinary wealth of knowledge in understanding the role of unresolved trauma in health...2019-11-081h 15London HealNews, Soda Ban, Vitamin D and PTSDAnd now for something completely different.... This week is a short and snappy episode that starts with a cool new feature at London Heal. The audio content of the most recent episodes is now searchable with keywords! In addition, a quick review on some interesting new scientific findings. First up we take a look at a new study of the health benefits of banning sugary soda drinks at the UCSF medical campus.A recent meta analysis just published looks at the effects of substituting with Vitamin D on lipids in the blood. These lipids include the dreaded cholesterol...2019-10-3120 minLondon HealThe Healing Connection to Earth with Dr Laura Koniver MDEvery cell in your body is electric. Direct contact with the earth neutralises the body to the Earth's potential and grounds us. This process is instantaneous and scientifically proven to benefit our health. And yet, human beings can go through decades without ever connecting to the earth.Laura Koniver MD is a staunch advocate of grounding. This week she joins me to share her valuable knowledge on the many health benefits of grounding. She challenges the medical community's readiness to diagnose using the electrical systems of the body, but refusal to consider it a treatment modality.Laura also discusses the...2019-10-251h 04London HealYang Sheng, the Chinese Art of Self-Healing with Katie BrindleIf you think that herbs and acupuncture are all that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has to offer, you are very mistaken. The essence of TCM is indeed to 'nourish life' or Yang Sheng. Yang Sheng is the self-care part of TCM and is a self-healing system. The system comprises simple but powerful habits and lifestyle techniques that you can perform yourself. Today's guest, Katie Brindle, calls this gaining 'Mastery over your Health'.Katie is a fully qualified TCM practitioner. She is passionate about bringing the powerful, yet little known, self-healing properties of Yang Sheng to a western audience. She...2019-10-181h 13London HealCBD - Hype or Help with Jade ProudmanCBD is the buzz word of the moment. But does it really help support health and wellbeing or is it commercial hype? Since the discovery of the body's own endocannabinoid system in the late 90's, we now understand the mechanism of action for plant cannabinoids. This lends credence to the beneficial effects reported for CBD being a real thing.This week, Jade Proudman joins me to share her journey back to a state of health thanks to CBD. Following her positive experience, Jade and her husband launched a company in 2016 to bring safe, legal and effective CBD to a wider...2019-10-1158 minLondon HealMindset, Nutrition and Fitness for an Awesome Life with Ben CoomberDo you need to drop a few pounds? Do you know that you could feel better and do better in life, but just can't get there? Most of us live below our potential, whether that's in terms of health, vitality or success. Ben Coomber hosts the number one health and fitness podcast. He describes himself as an everyday athlete living an awesome life.This week Ben joins me to discuss his path to wellness after losing weight, getting fit and resolving health issues. Now a qualified nutritionist and coach, Ben helps people get on a path to health and vitality...2019-10-0457 minLondon HealWhat a Relief! I have ADHD with Kassandra and TatianaAn estimated 85% of adult women with ADHD go undiagnosed. ADHD in women often presents differently than in men. Moreover, women suffer significantly more from the emotional effects of the disorder. Getting a diagnosis is the first step in turning a potentially life-wrecking disorder into a life of fulfilment, happiness and success.This week, my daughter, Kassandra, and I co-host this episode on adult ADHD. Both diagnosed recently, we are at the beginning of our ADHD journey. We discuss the immense relief a diagnosis brings. We describe some of the common and less common symptoms seen particularly in women. We discuss...2019-09-241h 12London HealSick and Tired - Fatigue Disorders with Alex HowardDo you have energy for your day when you get out of bed? Increasing numbers of people are far more tired than they should be. Sadly many of them go on to develop a chronic fatigue disorder like CFS/ME and fibromyalgia. These conditions seriously impact our quality of life and can suck the joy out of living.Alex Howard had a seven year journey with ME. Taking his recovery into his own hands he learned, explored and tried almost everything. He translated all that he had learned into a book and founded the Optimal Health Clinic to address treating...2019-09-131h 02London HealOut of Body Experiences with Jade ShawIs consciousness a creation of and limited to the brain? Phenomena such as Out of Body Experiences (OBEs) would suggest otherwise. Moreover, such experiences are often transformational and can change people lives. Jade Shaw is fascinated by precisely this feature of OBEs and has dedicated her life to exploring, teaching and researching their effects. She relates her own experience that launched her new career and the insights that she gained. Beyond that, she discusses the differences between OBEs, lucid dreaming and near death experiences. Jade shares some compelling evidence that OBEs are an extension of consciousness beyond the boundaries of...2019-09-061h 00London Heal6 Tips to Benefit from Fun in the SunAre you getting ready for your summer holiday? A holiday can be more than just fun and relaxation away from the daily grind. This week's episode draws from previous episodes to provide 6 tips on how to make the most of your holiday and improve your mental and physical wellbeing. The first three tips revolve around sun exposure, sleep and exercise. The last three tips are on Food, Community and Meditation. Useful little practices that can improve your holiday experience. You can return in better health and armed with tools to integrate into daily life.For more information on the...2019-07-1932 minLondon HealLiving Well With Cancer with Dr. Catherine ZollmanA cancer diagnosis can be a frightening and overwhelming event for both patient and friends and family. Integrative oncology is a new approach to treating patients from a holistic perspective and places the patient's overall wellbeing at the core. Catherine Zollman MD is the medical director of Penny Brohn, a charity that supports cancer patients and those affected using such an approach. Catherine describes how looking at diet, exercise, mind, spirit and emotions can deeply influence a person's cancer journey. She shares the various offerings available to patients, including short stay, residential visits to the centre in Bristol. It is...2019-07-121h 06London HealLive a Life You Love with Karen SalmansohnAre you so busy loving your life that you don’t have time for fear, regret and hate? Best selling author and health and wellness expert, Karen Salmansohn joins me this week as we discuss all things living longer and better. Karen shares her philosophy on mastering modern life and the importance of learning to move through pain. Karen realised her dream of becoming a mother at the age of fifty. As a late in life mum, Karen's run in with health problems spurned her commitment to living and ageing well. She shares her insights on living a healthy lifestyle an...2019-07-0553 minLondon HealTelomeres Tell Tales with Elissa Epel PhDAre you living a telomere-friendly lifestyle? Telomere length is a measure of longevity and predisposition for degenerative disease. The good news is that we can help protect our telomeres by the way we choose to live our lives. In this week's episode, Elissa Epel, co author of 'The Telomere Effect', shares her groundbreaking research on the effects of stress and psychology on telomere length. She describes what is detrimental to our telomeres, but also all the positive things we can do to protect and, indeed, lengthen them. We talk about the importance of maternal physical and psychological health and the...2019-06-281h 01London HealHavening Touch with Carol Robertson PhDThe gentle caress of a mother's touch evokes the ultimate feelings of safety and calm. This effect is exploited in a psychosensory (mind and senses) technique known as Havening. Carol Robertson is a Havening practitioner and teacher. In this week's episode she shares her knowledge of this powerful technique to help alleviate the symptoms of stress, trauma and more. She details the proposed neuro-biochemical process involved in decoupling memories or beliefs from emotions. She describes various Havening techniques and their application to specific situations. Havening can also be easily learned for personal use. We also discuss the potential for Havening...2019-06-211h 08London HealPsychotherapy with an Astrological Road Map with Mark JonesAstrology is viewed either as a bit of fun or a serious divination tool. In the hands of Mark Jones, it becomes a form of road map to identify familial and ancestral patterns. Mark is first and foremost a psychotherapist who practices psychosynthesis - a therapeutic approach devised by the Italian physician, Roberto Assigioli. This form of therapy assumes a spiritual nature to psychotherapeutic healing and provides a framework for clients to transform their lives into ones filled with meaning and purpose. In combination with astrology, this becomes a powerful tool to achieve such transformation. Mark details the history of...2019-06-1459 minLondon HealBecoming the Walking Universe with Igor KufayevDo you feel disconnected, separated and incomplete? The only way to end this agony is to 'Know Thyself'. In this second of two interviews, Advaita Tantra teacher, Igor Kufayev shares his insights into recognising this as a desire to embark on a spiritual journey. He talks about what drives us to search and to trust that we are always guided. We then discuss the rise of the divine feminine and how this manifests in society, its risks and what it really means for the individual. Igor shares his thoughts on the modern desire to reach enlightenment and whether consciousness hacking...2019-06-071h 04London HealThe Spiritual Nature of Healing with Igor KufayevWestern medicine views disease and illness as a dysfunction of the the component parts and systems that make up our physiology. Eastern traditions take a different view and include the expression of creative intelligence or consciousness in the manifestation of disease. Igor Kufayev is a teacher of Advaita Trantra and, in this first of two conversations, he takes us on an in-depth journey to try and understand the roles of different levels in health and disease. These levels comprise the gross or physical level, the subtle or neuronal flow and the causal or karmic level. He elegantly describes the role...2019-05-3059 minLondon HealOff the Cuff with Tatiana Kassessinoff PhDCelebrating 50 episodes, a meditation to get you through stressful and uncertain times. Also prompted by the European Elections, this spontaneous and unplugged episode looks at the emotions of frustration, uncertainty, anger and disappointment. I share my thoughts on how we can help manage these emotions in a way that builds resilience, and taps into our inner resources. We look at getting out into nature, expressing gratitude, and cultivating perspective. The episode ties up with a two-part meditation to help you lower your stress response and build your emotional resilience to cope with life challenges better.Listen to the mediation alone...2019-05-2457 minLondon HealThe Brain's Immune System, Alzheimer's and Inflammation with Professor Hugh PerryYour immune system and your brain communicate. We now know that the brain also has it's own immune system in the form of microglia cells. Professor Hugh Perry has studied microglia cells since the 1980's. In this fact filled episode, he eloquently describes the microglia cells, how they move from a resting to activated state and their role and function as the immune cells of the brain. Using Alzheimer's disease as an example, he discusses the role of microglia and the attempts to modulate these cells for therapeutic value. He also details how the immune system communicates with the brain...2019-05-171h 07London HealHealing with Breathwork with Niraj NaikDo you ever think about how you breathe? The breath is one of the only autonomic nervous processes that you can also actively and consciously control. This means controlling the breath can access control over the nervous system. This week's guest, Niraj Naik, also known as 'The Renegade Pharmacist' has pioneered a methodology that incorporates ancient, pranayama-based breathing techniques with rhythm and music. Niraj talks about the profound effects that breath work techniques can have on our physiology, psychology and consciousness. He talks about his own health journey and how his techniques and lifestyle interventions can harness your breath for...2019-05-101h 01London HealEverybody is an Athlete with Scott LivingstonIs your body responding well to the physical demands you place on it? Many physical injuries are caused by not being correctly prepared. My guest this week is Scott Livingston, certified athletic therapist and strength and conditioning coach to professional and olympic athletes. Scott joins us to talk about Reconditioning, a holistic approach to sport injuries that views the athlete as a whole. In addition, it also facilities the seamless integration of various treatment modalities by sharing a common language. Scott believes that everyone is an athlete. Top athlete or hobby gardener, Scott shares his insight into how to meet...2019-04-1955 minLondon HealElder not Older with Tatiana Kassessinoff PhDWhy do we no longer respect and value our elders? Today's youth obsessed culture has forced us to pursue youthfulness at all costs and deny ageing. In this week's solo episode, I challenge this paradigm and explore our perceptions that ageing is a slow path to disease, decrepitude and dementia. I explore how ageing has it's positive aspects and that elders have a valuable role to play in society. The responsibility lies in our hands to learn how our minds and bodies can be cared for to maximise our chances of living healthy for longer. By remaining healthy, active and...2019-04-1221 minLondon HealThe Future of Healthcare - Social Prescribing with Dr Michael Dixon LVO OBEThe incidence of chronic disease is rising rapidly. Simultaneously, the costs of healthcare are also rising and are not sustainable. In addition, the medical outcomes for many conditions are less than satisfactory. Something is clearly not working. Fortunately, a paradigm shift in the approach to healthcare is taking place as the UK government has announced a program of Universal Social Prescribing within the National Health Service. Instrumental in this program is my guest, Dr Michael Dixon, the National Clinical Lead for Social Prescription (NHS England). In this episode he describes the need for a medicine that is more than pills...2019-04-0535 minLondon HealThe Knowledge of Life: Ayurveda with Jillian LavenderDo you eat on the go or late at night? The ancient practice of Ayurveda works on the basis of doshas to understand a person's psycho-physiology and the interaction with the environment and time. Jillian Lavender returns to share her insights into how to adopt simple and easy Ayurvedic practices into our busy, modern lives. She discusses the doshas, what they mean to an individual and how nature's cycles also express doshas. Jillian discusses the tenant of Ayurveda, which is to prevent the build up of blockages or Ama, especially with respect to digestion. She shares valuable tips on how...2019-03-2959 minLondon HealThe Power of Herbal Medicine with Simon MillsHerbal medicine was the only medicine for thousands of years and the precursor to modern pharmaceuticals. The healing power of plants is the passion of this week's guest, Simon Mills, who is a world authority on herbal medicine. Simon shares his wisdom on how herbal remedies work differently to pharmaceuticals and how the formulation of these remedies is holistic and bespoke to the person. He discusses the medicine cabinet in your kitchen and the role of herbs and spices in diet and the microbiome. In the face of increasing chronic disease, Simon comments on the future of herbal medicine and...2019-03-2248 minLondon HealThe Big Sneeze - Allergy with Tatiana Kassessinoff PhDAllergies are on the rise, but why do we get them in the first place? In this week's episode I discuss the main theories for why we get allergies and what occurs at a cellular level when an allergic reaction takes place. The choice of conventional therapies is relatively limited, but there are several lifestyle, dietary and supplement changes that we can make to help alleviate the symptoms and support the immune system. There are recognised alternative therapies that may help sufferers of allergies and there are also a few tips and tricks that can really make a difference. This...2019-03-1543 minLondon HealYour Heart is Smart with Rollin McCraty PhDYour heart sends more signals to the brain than the other way round! In this fascinating interview, Rollin McCraty, Scientific Director of the HeartMath Institute, explains how the heart can actually regulate brain activity and the implications of that for health, wellbeing, performance and resilience. He discusses the concept of heart coherence and the relevance of our emotions, and that we can actively learn how to self regulate. He also talks about the ability of the heart to influence those around us and the role it plays in our interaction with the earth itself.For more information go to HeartMath...2019-03-081h 03London HealSurviving Cardiac Arrest with Matt BrownOnly about 10% of people who suffer a cardiac arrest survive. Matt Brown is luckily one of those 10% and this week he shares his journey to recovery. In this candid and inspirational interview, Matt relays the sequence of events that followed his cardiac arrest, the fact that CPR saved his life, the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest, the consequences of being in an induced coma, and the subsequent neurological problems he had to face. He talks about the incredible value of neurological rehabilitation and how mindset and a great support network were key to his recovery. Become a...2019-03-0155 minLondon HealBounce Forward! Resilience with Professor David PetersModern life is more challenging than ever before. The ability to not only bounce back from adversity, but actually bounce forward and adapt is known as resilience and is a powerful quality of being human. Sadly, the rise in mental disease and chronic diseases seems to indicate a lack of resilience in many people. Professor David Peters is the Medical Director of the Centre for Resilience at the University of Westminster in London. In this episode he defines resilience in terms of our ability to regulate our emotions, the evolutionary biology and physiology behind it, and explains how the extent...2019-02-221h 00London HealThe Art of Warm, Loving Relationships with Fiorella MartinWarm, loving relationships are essential to our emotional and physical health. In a time where many people are isolated, disconnected and lonely, it's all the more important to learn the art of warm loving relationships. In this week's episode, relationship therapist and coach, Fiorella Martin discusses how virtual relationships are no substitute for the real thing. She shares her insight into the basic fundamentals of all types of relationships and what can go wrong. We discuss the emotional and physical impact of dysfunctional relationships and what constitutes a healthy warm and loving relationship. Fiorella explores the problems with conducting healthy...2019-02-1552 minLondon HealReal Food for a Healthy Diet with Heather RichardsModern societies eat far too much processed food, leading to unhealthy diets and disease. Heather Richards, a certified nutritionist and educator is passionate about Real Food. In this episode she outlines what constitutes real food and why it's vital to control your blood sugar levels. We discuss the pitfalls of food labels and starchy carbohydrates. She shares vital information for vegans regarding supplementation and discusses the difference between plant and animal sources of Omega 3 fatty acids. Heather also provides advice on eating for a healthy microbiome and the importance of a varied diet. We take a look at the relevance...2019-02-081h 03London HealCircadian Rhythms and Sleep with Professor Russell FosterAre you embracing your natural sleep patterns and internal clock? Circadian Rhythms are almost a hallmark of life and regulate vital processes in the brain and body, including sleep. In this episode, Professor Russell Foster shares his research and insight into how the human eye sets our master clock in the brain and the implications for orienting ourselves to out external environment and ensuring healthy sleep. He discusses why sleep is so important and how disrupted sleep has serious implications on health and mental health in particular. In a sleep deprived society, he shares simple measures to help set the...2019-02-011h 06London HealMedical Acupuncture with Dr Mike CummingsAcupuncture has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Medical Acupuncture is a Western take on the traditional, usually practiced by trained medical professionals. Dr Mike Cummings is Medical Director of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) and a practicing acupuncturist. In this episode he describes the current scientific understanding of how acupuncture works as well as discussing if, when and with whom it works the best. Mike describes the application of acupuncture in treating musculo-skeletal pain, but also other conditions where it can be of benefit, especially it's potential in inflammatory diseases. He also discusses the...2019-01-251h 19London HealThe Best Brain Possible with Debbie HamptonA failed suicide attempt left Debbie Hampton severely brain injured. Her journey to recovery showed Debbie that she had always had the power to heal her body, her mind and her life. Debbie shares these insights in this week's episode. She describes her gradual decline in emotional and mental health that culminated in the suicide attempt and the subsequent road to recovery. Learning to master her thoughts and emotions together with physical exercises and a healthy diet, she managed to harness the power of neuroplasticity to heal her brain and her life. Now running a successful blog and author of...2018-12-211h 03London HealHealing through Lucid Dreaming with Charlie MorleyWe spend one third of our lives asleep. Wouldn't it be great if we could use some of that time consciously to deal with issues that plague us in real life? Charlie Morley is a bestselling author and teacher of lucid dreaming & shadow integration. A Tibetan Buddhist and dream yoga practitioner, Charlie teaches people how to lucid dream, and specific practices that use this unique state of consciousness while sleeping to achieve certain goals. In this episode we discuss what is lucid dreaming and how can we use it. We delve into the safety and profound effects that can...2018-12-1458 minLondon HealMastering Menopause with Dr Michaela SchaeferThere is much confusion around Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and this week's guest, consultant gynaecologist Dr Michaela Schaefer, sorts out the confusion and discusses the mode of action, merits, safety and indications of HRT. However , she also focuses intently on the patient and the surrounding factors such as lifestyle, family dynamics and psychological status. She discusses the changes that take place in the lives and bodies of her patients and how important self care and acceptance are in mastering menopause. We also take a look at some herbal alternatives that can be effective. Michaela helps us understand that menopause is...2018-11-161h 05London HealAddressing Addiction with Lucy and Alex da SilvaWhat is addiction really? In this episode Lucy and Alex da Silva join me to discuss their own views in this subject based on personal experience and that of their clients. An addiction therapist and life coach, Lucy and Alex share their insights into the emotional nature of addiction. We discuss to what extent trauma and the inability to process negative emotion lie at the heart of addictive behaviour. Is addiction even a thing, or simply a human mechanism to change the way we feel that can become chronic and imbedded as patterns of behaviour. Recovery is possible and Lucy...2018-11-091h 10London HealA Mystical Physician with Dr Christine PageWhen did your doctor last ask you about what was happening in your life when you got sick? Never? That's the first question this week's guest, Dr Christine Page asks. A pioneer in the field of healthcare for over 40 years, she is a holistic physician practicing soul medicine. Mind body and spirit around the central soul. In this episode we discuss the type of medicine that Christine believes should be practiced, empowering the patient and rooted in community. She also discusses her particular focus on women and getting them back in touch with their natural rhythms and embracing each phase...2018-11-021h 00London HealTowards Living Healthy for Longer with Tatiana Kassessinoff PhDToday marks 30 episodes and six months of London Heal. An appropriate landmark to review what we've learned so far. Talking to a variety of guests be they scientists, physicians, therapists or activists, the central theme emerges. Optimal health and wellbeing comes from the active pursuit of a healthy mind, body and spirit. A look back at what we've learned in terms of getting our minds on board, a review of the main features of looking after our bodies, be it exercise, nutrition or sleep. A dip into some of the knowledge from our expert guests gives insights into the best...2018-10-2654 minLondon HealVedic Meditation with Jillian LavenderStress, fatigue, anxiety and insomnia are just some of the ailments of modern life that can be addressed with meditation. Vedic meditation is the world's most ancient form of this practice, and Jillian Lavender co-director of the London (and New York) Meditation Centre joins me today to share her wisdom and expertise. A meditation teacher since 2003, Jillian explains the specific aspects of Vedic meditation and how it differs from other forms. She describes how to start a meditation practice and the many benefits that it brings. We talk about the science as well as the spiritual aspects and discuss why...2018-10-1957 minLondon HealEpilepsy and the Ketogenic Diet with Emma Williams MBEEpilepsy affects at least 300,000 people in the UK - just over 60,000 of these people are children under the age of 16 (Epilepsy Society). Emma Williams MBE is the founder and CEO of Matthew's Friends, a non profit organisation she set up to help families of adults and children with epilepsy follow medical ketogenic diets. Following her own experience with her son, Matthew, she is a staunch advocate and activist to allow those affected by epilepsy have access to this diet and potentially alleviate their symptoms. She discusses the principles of the diet and the evidence that it can help. We talk...2018-10-1255 minLondon HealGender Identity with Michelle BridgmanAn increasing number of people are experiencing a gender identity that does not wholly correlate with the gender they were assigned at birth. This has led to the field of Gender Identity in psychotherapy and new ways to support people suffering from gender dysphoria or being very unhappy with their assigned gender. This is a complicated subject that is eloquently addressed by this week's guest, Michelle Bridgman. Shelley is a psychotherapist, a professional speaker and author. She is in the process of completing her doctorate in psychotherapy and is a regular communicator on gender identity issues in the media. In...2018-10-0558 minLondon HealThe Role of the Mind in Infertility with Andrea YearsleyAround 1 in 7 couples may have difficulty conceiving. This is approximately 3.5 million people in the UK (NHS). Andrea Yearsley specialises in helping women maximise their fertility, help them have a baby naturally or with IVF, and help women carry babies to full term. After eight years of experiencing the infertility journey herself, Andrea was lucky to have two beautiful daughters, but knew there was a better way to navigate this journey. A successful TV producer for 15 years, she retrained as a Rapid Transformational Therapist with Marisa Peer. She set up Pebble Fertility and has been helping women get pregnant ever since...2018-09-2855 minLondon HealWho Cares? with Sara Challice3 in 5 of us will become a carer at some point in our life time and many become ill themselves due to the emotional and physical stress of caring. It can be a wonderful thing to care for someone who may, for example, be terminally ill, that we forget to care for ourselves. Sara Challice gave up a successful career as a top graphic designer to care for her husband for 13 years after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. After falling emotionally and physically unwell herself, she realised she needed to make changes to ensure she not only remained healthy...2018-09-1458 minLondon HealI Am Enough with Marisa Peer'What lies beneath' is almost always an inner belief of 'I'm not enough'. To combat this, Marisa Peer returns to discuss this topic and subject of her new book, I am Enough. Marisa describes behaviours and beliefs that can arise from feeling not enough. She discusses how society and our childhoods make us feel inadequate and how modern life challenges us on many levels. We talk about the importance of raising children with strong self belief, living with purpose and doing what you love. Marisa highlights that 'I am enough' also comes with two other fundamental beliefs, but the good...2018-09-071h 00London HealThe Longevity and Fasting Mimicking Diets with Valter Longo PhDDo you know the recommendation for the best diet for longevity, based on five distinct pillars of data? My guest today is Valter Longo PhD, Joint Professor of Gerontology and Biological Science as well as Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California. He is also author of the Longevity Diet. In this episode Valter Longo describes how he always looks at an array of information sources such as basic research, epidemiology studies, centenarian studies and more. This way, he can be confident that the data observed in a new study are meaningful and relevant. He describes...2018-08-311h 08London HealReset! A Blueprint for a Better Life with Rosalyn PalmerRos Palmer went from running a successful PR company to experiencing disease, divorce and despair. Rosalyn is not only a survivor, but a thriver and her first book, RESET!, shows you how you can get your life back on track. Now a therapist and coach, Ros shares her personal experiences, her methods for overcoming adversity and a therapeutic approach to help you master the challenges in your life. She describes how her cancer diagnosis was a strange relief and how she used that experience to change her life. Ros knows it's about the journey and openly shares that she is...2018-08-241h 00London HealSleep, Rest and Repair - Theory and Practice with Dr Stasha GominakIn this second of a two part episode, Dr Stasha Gominak discusses the difficulties associated with applying this regimen of D and B supplementation to cure sleep and enable rest and repair. She explains the differences in units, the importance of individual dosing and the necessity for establishing base-level, blood vitamin D levels. She discusses an ideal regimen for children and clears up myths surrounding the fat storage of Vitamin D. Dr Gominak emphasises that this is not a quick fix, and that establishing ideal levels of vitamin D for optimal rest and repair may take up to two or...2018-08-171h 14London HealUnlikely Bedfellows - Sleep, Vitamin D and the Microbiome with Dr Stasha GominakGood sleep is essential for rest and repair. Dr Stasha Gominak is a neurologist who through trying to help her headache patients, embarked on a long journey to discover how Vitamin D regulates sleep cycles and leads to true healing. Dr Gominak is convinced that many of today's lifestyle diseases (other than cancer) are actually rooted in sleep disorders. In this first of a two-part episode, Dr Gominak recounts the amazing story of how she discovered that Vitamin D is involved in sleep cycle regulation, and that once 'proper' sleep is restored and the optimal repair mode is active, the...2018-08-101h 26London HealBack Pain is Normal with Dr Oliver ThomsonBack pain costs the US economy $88 billion per year in lost work hours and constitutes 30% of GP visits in the UK. Yet Dr Thomson argues that the years of accumulated data show than most back pain is not the result of biomechanical damage, rather a normal state of being and it often resolves itself. As a Doctor of Osteopathy and an active researcher, Dr Thomson strives to treat his patients according to evidence based studies and focuses much more on a holistic approach that reassures the patient and gets them moving and back into active life as quickly as possible...2018-08-031h 01London HealNeuroplasticity - The Brain's Big Trick with Dr Michael MerzenichDid you know your brain was capable of lifelong change? Are you aware that YOU are the controler of that change? My guest this week explains all. Dr Michael Merzenich is a world-renowned neuroscientist. Often called the 'father of brain plasticity', he is one of the scientists responsible for our current understanding of brain change across lifespan. In this episode Dr Merzenich explains brain plasticity and the changes that accompany growth and development. He discusses how specifically engaging the brain encourages plasticity to improve brain repair and brain aging. He describes how training the brain can be accomplished in daily...2018-07-271h 07London HealRaising Awareness of Lyme Disease with Dr Carsten NicolausWith rigorous science, but also an integrative and compassionate approach, Dr Carsten Nicolaus leads us through why we should be paying attention to Lyme Disease. Dr Nicolaus is an MD, PhD and director of the BCA clinic in Bavaria, Germany, which specialises in tick-borne diseases. From prevention through diagnosis to treatment in all it's complex variations, Dr Nicolaus feeds nearly thirty years of experience into providing a step by step understanding of the disease and his clinic's approaches to supporting patients with various modalities in all stages of the disease process. He inspires hope and his passionate pursuit of conquering...2018-07-201h 04London HealYoga - An Ancient Practice for the Modern Age with Zoe BertaliAre you interested in starting yoga and don't know where to start? Zoe Bertali of the The Refinery in London talks us through the best way to start a regular yoga practice. Having practiced yoga herself for 18 years, she describes a brief history of yoga and explains the differences between the main styles of yoga and how each attracts a different student. We talk about the deeper spiritual aspects of yoga and the many ways in can positively affect your mind, body and overall health. Zoe talks about her experience with yoga and it's ability to combat stress, improve mobility...2018-07-1343 min
Be Great, Be Fantastic and Be Absolutely PhenomenalTatiana Kassessinoff - The London HealerTatiana is a podcaster of London Heal and was trained as a PhD chemist at UCL. She then worked as a postdoctoral research scientist at the NIH in the USA. Her career took her to Germany, where she worked for many years in biotechnology as a strategic consultant for the Saxon government, small businesses and scientific institutions. She moved back to the UK and retrained as a Rapid Transformational Therapist because a holistic approach to health has always been her passion, despite her classical scientific training, and she wanted to deeply explore the mind body connection.
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Be Great, Be Fantastic and Be Absolutely PhenomenalTatiana Kassessinoff - The London HealerTatiana is a podcaster of London Heal and was trained as a PhD chemist at UCL. She then worked as a postdoctoral research scientist at the NIH in the USA. Her career took her to Germany, where she worked for many years in biotechnology as a strategic consultant for the Saxon government, small businesses and scientific institutions. She moved back to the UK and retrained as a Rapid Transformational Therapist because a holistic approach to health has always been her passion, despite her classical scientific training, and she wanted to deeply explore the mind body connection.
She started...2018-07-121h 15London HealThe Rules of the Mind for Health, Happiness and Longevity with Marisa PeerWould you like to know how your mind works and how to make it work for you better, keep you younger, healthier and happier? That's exactly what this week's guest, Marisa Peer, will tell you in this conversation. Marisa is a world renowned speaker, founder and trainer of Rapid Transformational Therapy, and a best selling author. She has nearly three decades of experience as a therapist an has been named Britain's best therapist by Men's Health magazine and featured in the Tatler's guide to Britain's best 250 doctors. In this episode we discuss the three rules of the mind that we...2018-07-0625 minLondon HealFunctional Medicine is Root Cause Medicine with Oliver BarnettOliver Barnett, founder of the London Clinic of Nutrition, joins me today to talk about the unique approach of his clinic in treating chronic diseases. He discusses the effects of changes in lifestyle and the benefits of functional medicine. Oliver doesn't hold hard and fast rules on diet, but rather what suits a particular patient. He does discuss some food hot spots such as processed carbohydrates and sugar, dairy products and gluten. Oliver passes on some great tips for keeping your microbiome happy and which supplements most people should take. The topic of toxins doesn't go unnoticed as Oliver talks...2018-06-2952 minLondon HealPeople's Beliefs Manifest In Their Movements - A 360 Approach To Fitness And Health With Aidan LeeWhat do martial arts, philosophy and health awareness have to do with each other? This week Aidan Lee (Fitroots) shares his insight into how the way to move should reflect our evolutionary design and how our mental state is intricately linked to our physical movement. An experienced, competative kickboxer, he now runs his own martial arts school and offers personal and corporate training programmes. He uses the best of the east mixed with the best of the west to develop student programmes that address the holistic aspect of each individual by going back to the roots of martial arts as...2018-06-2147 minLondon HealIf Only You Would Take Your Shoes Off - Grounding With John CraigJohn Craig John Craig, (a.k.a. Echan deravy) born in Scotland, has lived multiple lives as an expat in Japan. He has been an entrepreneur in the West and the East, has written and translated over 40 books on new paradigm science, spirituality, travel and ancient civilization as well as translated works on consciousness, health and ecology. As a documentary film maker he has recently produced 'Why on Earth' about a barefoot walk across Iceland as well as 'Earth Pilgrims' filmed in six different countries. He has been a corporate adviser, adventure tour leader, interpreter, free lance journalist, lecturer and t...2018-06-141h 12London HealThe Connection Between Sleep Disorders And Jaw Disorders And Pain With Dr Karina PatelAre you or a loved one suffering from headaches and facial pain symptoms, that are now chronic? Do you or your partner have obstructive sleep apnoea or snore? Does child or grandchild have night terrors or ADHD symptoms? Perhaps it's all due to something you never thought was related your jaw/dental health and sleep disorders!The overlap and the interface between sleep disorders, TMJ disorders and Craniofacial Pain is now well established. Dr Karina Patel is the only American Trained and Accredited Dental Sleep Medicine Specialist and Craniofacial Pain Specialist in the United Kingdom. She follows a holistic approach...2018-06-0747 minLondon HealReverse Your Diabetes With Dr David CavanDr David Cavan was one of the first to understand that diabetes could be seen as a disease of carbrohydrate intolerance, and therefore could be efficiently managed and even reversed by making certain lifestyle changes, primarily observing a low carbohydrate diet. He explains the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. He gives Type 2 sufferers hope for managing their disease that includes the possibility of reducing or eliminating their medication. Dr David Cavan displays a compassionate approach to treating diabetes patients and describes how he focuses on designing therapeutic approaches that are the best fit for each particular patient. An educational...2018-05-3148 minLondon HealEmpowerment Comes Through Taking Self Responsibility With Natalie LedwellThis week my guest is Natalie Ledwell, co-founder of the revolutionary personal development company, Mindmovies. In a refreshingly candid, entertaining and inspirational converstion, Nat describes how her own life experiences led her to understand that we can use our mind, thoughts and actions, and create a life that we really want. Nat talks in depth about how to think thoughts that serve us to get heappy and healthy. She also talks about her newest project, which is to bring a customised personal development programme into schools to equip children to deal with our chalenging modern world. We talk about empowering...2018-05-2447 min
Journey to Authenticity008 Mind Power | The Role of The Mind in HealthToday I have on the show Tatiana Kassessinoff PhD, a classically trained scientist who left the lab to work as a consultant for biotechs and academic institutions in Germany. Her true passion however has always been the mind-body connection and a desire to further integrative and personalised medicine. In 2017, she retrained as a rapid transformational therapist and recently launched a podcast, London Heal to help spread the message of living healthy for longer in the UK. In today's episode we explore the role of the mind in health. Tatiana speaks on the relationship between the unconscious mind and our personality...2018-05-2339 minLondon Heal'I First Received My Cancer Diagnosis Literally On My Deathbed' With Katrina RoadsKatrina Roads joins me this week to share her story of coming back from stage 4 colon cancer. From the first diagnosis following 6 hours of emergency surgery, through a lengthy recovery, Kat describes her journey of surrender, trusting her inner wisdom, learning to let love in and loving herself back into life. Kat's story is moving, truly inspirational and empowering. It's a story of taking back control of her healthcare and her life, and finding the courage to make decisions that she felt were right for her. We talk about the contraversial Gerson therapy, why that was the right choice for...2018-05-1751 minLondon HealMy Personality Formed Dramatically At Age 7 - RTT Hypnotherapy With Bertie EkperiginMy guest Bertie Ekperigin was a personal trainer and coach before becoming one of Marisa Peer's first students to become a Rapid Transformational Therapist. Bertie speaks candidly about her own experience with RTT and how it helped her. She gives useful insight into how the technique works and why she chose to work as a therapist herself. Bertie has kindly provided a link for a free recording to help with exam stress for all those needing help at this time. You can find the recording and more about Bertie on her website changedforgood.net, please enter 'StressFree' for your free...2018-05-0944 minLondon Heal'I Never Feel Healthier Than When I Like Myself' With Gary Albert HughesAccomplished singer, actor, performer turned tharapist, Gary Albert Hughes shares his story and experience of regaining and maintaining physical health. A witty, entertaining conversation exploring the crucial value of self love and self appreciation in achieving good, all round health. A kinesiologist and hypnotherapist, Gary discusses the role our emotions and subconcious play in our state of wellbeing and gives us a few pointers to running emotional health checks. Gary specialises in working with performing artists and highlights how their education sets them up for the stage, but not for life.To find more from Gary check out his websites...2018-04-3054 minLondon Heal'I Learned To Walk In Cowboy Boots' With Rachel GottoRachel Gotto shares her amazing story of overcoming the odds, living life her way and not taking no for an answer. Rachel's story is raw, moving and inspiring. An emotional rags to riches story of fighting against a fatal diagnosis, defying a intimidating surgical intervention and overcoming a bleak, post-surgical prognosis. Rachel has chosen to share her story to inspire and motivate others facing a wall of dispair.You can learn more about Rachel over her website Rachelgotto.comJoin the community and stay connected, learn about new features, and have a say in what's coming up! Stay connected over at...2018-04-3050 minLondon HealIf The Duchess Kate Uses Hypnobirthing, Maybe You Should Too With Wendy WilkinsonJoin me and my guest Wendy Wilkinson for an indepth discussion on hypnobirthing. What is hypnobirthing and how can it help mum, baby and the whole family? Wendy is a midwife with nearly 30 years of experience and has taught hypnobirthing techniques to mums and fathers to be for more than ten years. A super informative and inspiring conversation on the hugely important topic of how we as a society see birthing , from an absolute expert in the field.For more information from Wendy please go to her website Wendywilkinsonhypnotherapy.com*Unfortunately we had some technical issues with this episode, but...2018-04-2642 minLondon HealFrom Aligning The Body To Aligning The Soul With Sarah HartIn this episode my guest is Sarah Hart, former chiropractor and currently on her journey to authenticity. Sarah discusses the chiropractic modality, the importance of recognising the mind and body are one, and her own search for inner truth. With useful tips for maintaining physical alignment, Sarah also shares her insights into the mental, emotional and spiritual components of healing.You can follow Sarah on her own podcast: Journey to Authenticity 2018-04-2545 minLondon Heal'I Envision Being 80 And Still Swinging On Bars' - Fitness With Virginia CzarnockiVirginia Czarnocki aka Coach V joins us today to talk about fitness, and how it saves her from depression. A moving and personal story of why physical strength and mobility is important. Why it's never too late to start. The best way to keep motivated and how eating lots and exercising less can really transform your life.For more information from Coach V, check out her Facebook page and her new podcast, The Mummy Manual2018-04-1441 minLondon HealIntroductionIn this introduction I'll tell you a bit about myself, and my three pronged attack to achieve maximum health. We'll introduce the relevance of looking after mind body and spirit and why I want to investigate alternative and cutting edge approaches to chronic and lifestyle diseases. I'll talk about my personal struggles and why even as a scientist, I realised that for optimum health we have to treat ourselves holistically. We'll also take a look at what to expect in coming episodes and why this podcast is my dream come true.2018-04-0212 min