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Dec 4, 2023 • 42min

S10 Ep 10 Everything you need to know about Egg freezing

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.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 45min

S10 Ep 9 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis with Mr Martin Hirsch

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.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 37min

S10 EP 8 Food for Fertility with Dietitian Ro

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 fertility How can we eat for fertility? Key nutrients associated with fertility Nutrition 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 balance The impact of environmental toxins and EDC’s on fertility Interested in more content like this? Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 17, 2023 • 4min

S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Managing periods on long runs

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 13, 2023 • 52min

S10 EP 7 Tackling toxic diet culture with Laura and Steph from Kic

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 exercise How they are helping others build a healthy and more sustainable relationship with food & exercise. Running a business with your best friend Their experiences as female entrepreneurs How steph navigates being a mum and running a business Interested in more content like this? Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 10, 2023 • 3min

S10 Ask Dr Hazel: When should your period return after stopping the pill?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 6, 2023 • 48min

S10 EP6 The truth about balancing your hormones.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 3, 2023 • 4min

S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Should you take a multivitamin as an insurance policy?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 3min

S10 EP5 76 marathons in 76 days and building the #1 running coaching app

In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ben and Joshua from Runna - #1 rated app for personalized training plans for running. This episode covers The story of RUNNA How Josh ran a record-breaking 76 marathons in 76 days Advice for new runners Different types of runs (tempo, interval, easy etc) and their purpose How 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 26, 2023 • 4min

S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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