Dr John Kennedy, an O&G doctor specializing in fertility medicine, joins Dr Hazel to discuss reasons for egg freezing, the best age to do it, benefits of freezing embryos, success rates, costs, and the practical process. They also emphasize the importance of considering egg freezing at a younger age and discuss the accessibility and affordability of the procedure.

Dr. Hazel is joined by Mr. Martin Hirsch, a consultant gynecologist and endometriosis specialist practicing in the NHS and privately. They cover topics such as symptoms, diagnosis delays, faster tests, nutrition, and lifestyle support for endometriosis management. They also discuss adenomyosis and the need for reliable information about gynecological diseases.

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ro Huntriss - one of the UK’s leading fertility dietitians and is the Founder of Fertility Dietitian UK.She is also the author of the book Deliciously Health Fertility (available on amazon) This episode covers:The role does diet plays in male and female fertilityHow can we eat for fertility? Key nutrients associated with fertilityNutrition considerations for IVF and egg freezing. The role of supplements in fertility Should you give up alcohol and caffeine on your fertility journey?Exercise when trying to conceive - finding the balanceThe impact of environmental toxins and EDC’s on fertilityInterested in more content like this? Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks listener question is:“I’m training for a half-marathon, and I was just wondering how you practically manage your period on a long run?If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Dr Hazel is joined by Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith - founders of KIC - a leading health and wellness app born out of AustraliaTrigger warning: This episode does contain conversations around eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours. This episode covers:Rebranding KIC from ‘Keep it Cleaner’Laura and Steph’s own experiences with food and exerciseHow they are helping others build a healthy and more sustainable relationship with food & exercise.Running a business with your best friendTheir experiences as female entrepreneursHow steph navigates being a mum and running a businessInterested in more content like this? Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks listener question is: When should I expect my period to return after stopping the pill? And what should you do if it doesn’t?If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Anjali Amin, a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London. This epsiode covers:What are hormones? The truth about “hormone balancing” recipes At home Hormone testing kits Is adrenal fatigue a medical diagnosis?Why women experience more thyroid issues than men Should you worry about glucose spikes? PCOS and insulin resistance Interested in more content like this? Check out @thefoodmedic on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks listener question is: Do you recommend taking a multi-vitamin as a precautionary measure during the winter months to avoid getting sick? If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ben and Joshua from Runna - #1 rated app for personalized training plans for running. This episode coversThe story of RUNNA How Josh ran a record-breaking 76 marathons in 76 daysAdvice for new runners Different types of runs (tempo, interval, easy etc) and their purposeHow to get faster at running Strength training alongside running Trainers and running kit : whats essential?Fuelling up before and during a run To try RUNNA for 2 weeks free use the code HAZEL at checkout https://www.runna.com/join (#ad affiliate) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks listener question is:“Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight?”if you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.