Functional Medicine Bitesized

In this podcast, Dr. Jenna Macciochi simplifies immunology, discussing the role of microbes, grandparents, and breastfeeding in shaping our immune system. They explore the components and functions of the immune system, the importance of exercise for immune health, and the long-term effects of medications on the immune system. They emphasize the need to critically analyze information and discuss the relationship between sleep and the immune system.

Send us a textIn this episode I welcome back Yuwa from Activated Probiotics to discuss specific probiotic use at various stages of a woman's life. In particular we talk about how specific probiotic strains can help with pre-conceptual health, iron status and in particular mood and bone health especially when in peri and menopause.Not to be missed if you're a female. Click here to see my Probiotic recommendations. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociates Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @petewilliams_fma Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

Caroline Smith, Co-founder of The British Society Of Myofunctional Therapy, discusses orofacial myofunctional therapy, tongue posture, mouth breathing, and tools for improving airway health and nasal breathing. They also touch on proper brushing technique and the impact of bacterial translocation on oral health.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Amine Zorgani, a microbiome maestro with over a decade of research, shares fascinating insights into the microbiome's impact on health. He highlights how our daily interactions with bacteria influence wellness and explores the lesser-known skin microbiome. The discussion includes innovations in gut health, the role of probiotics, and the intricate connection between our gut and brain. Amine's mission is to enhance our understanding of these microbes and their essential contributions to overall health.

Send us a textIn my latest podcast episode I again have the pleasure of chatting with our resident dental expert Dr John Roberts. This time we are also joined by our resident dental hygienist Annalea Staples.  Once more we delve into the fascinating subject of oral health and its relationship with systemic health. We'll cover dental implants, fluoride, children's teeth, biofilms and lot's more. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociates Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @petewilliams_fma Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

Send us a textCan we meet all of our nutritional requirements through diet alone? Should we be using supplements? What is the difference between standard nutrient reference values and optimal nutrient reference values?  How do we distinguish between a good quality and a not so good quality product/company?All these questions and more will be addressed in our latest podcast episode in which Pete discusses the in's and out's of nutrient availability in the diet with Ben Brown, Director of the Nutritional Medicine Institute and Editor of the Nutritional Medicine Journal. Click here to see my supplement recommendations. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociates Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @petewilliams_fma Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

Send us a textIn this episode I chat once more with our resident genetics expert Helen Gauche. This episode is dedicated to a discussion of the APOE gene. In particular we will discussing the APOE4 variant of this gene - this variant is most highly associated with increased Alzheimer's and Cardiovascular risk. It has a powerful effect over many processes within the body. This episode is a must for people who want more understanding of genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease but importantly what lifestyle changes you would want to make if you discover that you have an E4 variation of the APOE gene. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociates Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @petewilliams_fma Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

Send us a textIn this episode, Pete chats with Yuwa Astar. Yuwa is a Naturopath and is also a consultant for Australian supplement company, Activated Probiotics. During this episode, you can hear Pete and Yuwa discuss the fascinating topic of probiotics and their application not only in treating a wide range of conditions but also during different life stages.  Research in the field of probiotics is now identifying the importance of specific strains of probiotics in treating certain conditions. Pete and Yuwa discuss how this knowledge and the wider range of strain specific products available can help practitioners when treating patients. Click here to see my probiotic recommendations. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociates Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @petewilliams_fma Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

Send us a textIn this episode I chat with my long term colleague and friend Richard Moat, the Functional Thinking Psychologist.  Rich has helped myself and my colleagues on numerous occasions to overcome difficulties in the clinician/patient relationship. During the podcast Richard and I spend time discussing these relationships and how destructive habits can interfere with our long term health gains. Most of us are at some point in our lives guilty of sabotaging our health by continuing to hold on to bad habits. Why do we do this though? Well, if you want to understand the complexities behind this behaviour then I urge you to take a listen to this podcast episode and hear Rich break it down and explain it in a way that we can all understand and relate to.  Whether you are a patient and especially if you are a practitioner,  I guarantee you will benefit from listening to this insightful conversation with Rich.Are you looking to improve your overall health for the long term? Head over to our website to find out how we can help!Follow us on Instagram: @fmedassociatesTo be the first to hear our next podcast episodes, sign up to our newsletter. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociates Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @petewilliams_fma Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

Send us a textPete interviews the world's foremost authority on muscle mass, ageing and protein. Pete questions Professor Stu Phillips on the last 3 decades of muscle research (a lot of it his own research) . He also explores why having good muscle mass as you age is likely the most important intervention we can do for overall health. Pete says, "This has been a huge privilege for me personally. I started my career as an exercise scientist and still see exercise as the key intervention for health and optimal ageing. To be able to chat to Stu, having read and followed a lot of his research over the decades,  has been super cool. Make no mistake, if you are interested in ageing well, this is a must podcast." Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociates Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @petewilliams_fma Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!