For many women, a large chunk of their life is spent trying to conceive, pregnant or in the post-partum stage. During these periods, it’s important to advocate for yourself and for this, knowledge is power. In this episode of Vision of Health, General Practitioner and TV Doctor, Dr Sara Kayat shares her evidence-based advice about navigating pregnancy, labour and the post-partum period Dr Sara studied medicine at King’s College London, where she also achieved a BSc in Physiology. She is a practicing GP, is resident doctor on ITV’s This Morning and is author of How to Have a Baby, an empowering, unbiased, essential toolkit for pregnancy, labour, birth, breastfeeding and your baby’s first year.This episode covers:What to do once you get a positive pregnancy testSupplements and nutrition during pregnancy Exercise in pregnancyWhether it’s safe to drink coffee in pregnancy Gestational diabetes Questions to ask when thinking about your birth plan How to advocate for yourself during labour Breast feeding Post-partum depression & mood fluctuations This episode will equip you with everything you need to know about having a baby.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehv6NbpfGeE If you want to hear more from Dr Sara Kayat follow her Instagram @drsarakayat or website www.drsarakayat.com If you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With 1 in 7 couples facing fertility challenges and more open conversations around reproductive choices, it’s essential to be informed about your options.In this episode of Vision of Health, Embryologist Emma Whitney opens up the conversation to share everything you need to know about fertility, increasing your chance of conception, egg freezing and IVF. Emma Whitney is the Director of Embryology and Genetics for the Evewell fertility clinics.  With 22 years of experience in both the NHS and private sector, Emma specializes in genetic disease and pre-implantation testing of embryos. Known on Instagram as @emmatheembryologist, she is passionate about educating people on fertility to ensure they are well informed about their reproductive options, with a realistic expectation.This episode covers:What’s going on with fertility rates?How to increase your chances of getting pregnantWhether home fertility tests are useful and how to interpret AMH blood tests Why sperm counts are decreasing in menWho should consider egg freezing. When is the best time to consider egg freezing How to improve chances of IVF success Pre-implantation genetic testing Advice to those on a TTC journey who are experiencing challenges This episode is your essential fertility toolkit—whether you’re planning for the future or actively trying to conceive.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G7RBbUP6L2g?si=o0XCsJzXcVdALU_d If you want to hear more from Emma Whitney follow her Instagram advice @EmmaTheEmbryologist and website https://www.emmatheembryologist.comIf you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are in an era where we reward productivity and are constantly multitasking trying to squeeze as much as we can out of our day . But deep down it’s leaving us feeling overwhelmed, stressed and burnt out. In this episode of Vision of Health, renowned psychotherapist Anna Mathur helps us recognise where we are going wrong, gives practical tips on how we can calm our nervous system and live more in line with our true values. Anna Mathur is a highly regarded psychotherapist, speaker and 4x Sunday times bestselling author dedicated to helping individuals prioritise their mental well-being on a day to day basis. Through her books including bestseller’The Uncomfortable Truth’’, workshops, social media posts and podcast The Therapy Edit, she empowers people to release guilt, reduce stress, and cultivate self-compassion.This video is for those of us who perhaps aren’t necessarily struggling with a mental health condition per-se, but are struggling with their mental wellbeing and often feel overwhelmed and stressed navigating life’s many demands. A must listen for busy parents and professionals! This episode covers:Why we are living in a chonically stressed state and what we can do about it How to calm our nervous system Decision-fatigue How to find calm in the chaos of everyday life How to recognise and prevent burnout How to build sustainable health habits How to overcome self-doubtTakeaway tips to improve peace and mental wellbeing Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8pf_GfZ_620If you want to hear more from Anna Mathur follow her socials @annamathur and website www.annamathur.com If you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our skin is such an integral part of our health and often if something is going wrong internally, be that stress, poor diet or a health condition, it shows up in our skin. Searching for skincare advice online can be a minefield, with a lot of anecdotal advice telling you to buy expensive products or cut something out of your diet, often to leave you worse off than where you started. In this episode of Vision of Health, Dr Thivi Maruthappu, the UK’s first and only dual qualified consultant dermatologist and nutritionist finally clears up what we should, and shouldn’t be doing to get our best skin. Dr Thivi studied medicine at Oxford University and completed her dermatology training in London. She undertook a PhD to understand the links between our intenal health and our skin and now conducts leading research at King’s College London which has been published in multiple academic journals. Dr Thivi works as a consultant dermatologist at London's renowned Cleveland Clinic. She’s also the author of the bestselling book “SkinFood” sharing her pioneering expertise and bridging the gap between diet and skin health. When it comes to skin, there's a lot of nonsense out there, but Dr Thivi is here to clear up the confusion and finally tell you the secret of how to get the GLOW.This episode covers:What to eat to improve your skin (and what to avoid!) Why we get acne due to stress, hormones and menstruation Whether or not to cut out dairy for acne How refined sugar affects collagen and skin health How to build an effective skincare regime What the skin barrier is and why everyone is talking about it Whether expensive skincare products are worth the price tag Takeaway tips to get your best skin yet! Watch the full episode on YouTube:If you want to hear more from Dr Thivi Maruthappu follow her socials @drthivimaru and website www.drthivi.com If you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gut microbiome gets a lot of airtime, but let’s not forget the oral microbiome. The mouth is the gateway to our digestive tract, and another home to the microbiome. Evidence suggests our dental and oral health, is not just about having healthy teeth, but has larger implications on our overall health. In this episode of Vision of Health, Dr Rhona Eskander, award-winning dentist and CEO of The Chelsea Dental Clinic in London, shares her wealth of knowldge about dental and oral health, with tips on how we can benefit out long-term health by spending more time thinking about our mouths. Dr Rhona has over 15 years of experience in dentistry, graduating from Leeds University and undertaking extensive postgraduate training in cosmetic and restoratative dentistry. Dr Rhona is co-founder of Pärla toothpaste (an eco-friendly initiative which featured on hit BBC series Dragon’s Den). She has amassed a huge social media following which is a testiment to her no-nonsense approach to our oral health and regularly features on popular TV shows such as This Morning.Dr Rhona is a trail blaizer in the industry and this conversation will change the way you think about your teeth and oral health forever. This episode covers: The emerging evidence on how oral health is linked to general healthThe lifestyle habits that are good (and bad) for our teeth and oral health The truth about whitening toothpastes and how to pick dental products When and how we should be brushing our teeth How to navigate oversees dental work Whether we need flouride Mouth breathing Takeaway tips to improve your teeth, oral health and long-term health Watch the full episode on YouTube:If you want to hear more from Dr Rhona Eskander head to her social media page @drrhonaeskander and website www.drrhonaeskander.co.ukIf you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Giles Yeo, a molecular neuroendocrinologist from the University of Cambridge, reveals the complexities behind obesity and its health implications. He discusses why weight gain is easy, yet weight loss is a challenge, emphasizing biological and genetic factors. Yeo explores the impact of childhood obesity and aging on health, and whether blood glucose monitoring can aid in weight loss. He also sheds light on the role of medications like Ozempic, advocating for a holistic approach that combines lifestyle changes with medical interventions.

It’s often not until faced with unwanted hair loss that we realise just how important it can be for our inner self-confidence, and just how much our health can impact our hair and scalp. Our hair is a representation of our internal health and there are many factors that could be preventing you growing your healthiest head of hair. Anabel Kingsley, Consultant Trichologist and Brand President of iconic British hair care brand Philip Kingsley is here to reveal all. There are no ‘best kept secrets’ in this episode as Anabel finally brings clarity to what might be causing your hair loss and hair thinning, and what you can do about it. Anabel is not only the brand president (and daughter of) world-renowned Philip Kingsley, she’s also an award winning and practicing consultant trichologist herself, at Philip Kingsley’s Clinics in Mayfair and Manhattan. As an Associate Member of The Institute of Trichologists, graduating with a distinction, as well as receiving ‘The Award of Excellence’. Whether you're grappling with postpartum hair loss or seeking to debunk social media hair myths, this episode is packed with actionable tips and expert insights that will empower you on your hair health journey.This episode covers:Expert advice on how to grow your healthiest head of hairThe most common causes of hair loss What to do if you are experiencing hair loss Postpartum hair loss The science behind scalp health and the scalp microbiome Whether any supplements or products can actually help with hair growth When and why you might need a supplement Busting common social media hair myths What the SAFE amount of heat styling really isWhat hairbrush to use Her takeaway tips for hair health Watch the full episode on YouTube:If you want to hear more from Anabel Kingsley head to @philip_kingsley and @anabelkingsley or www.philipkingsley.co.ukIf you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever fallen victim to following a particular diet only end up right back where you started and even more confused on what you should be eating? That ends here!Accredited nutritionist and head of nutrition at Zoe, Dr Federica Amati is here to share her evidence-based approach to food and nutrition to help you finally understand what to eat to make you feel better today, whilst also improving your long-term health, so you feel well in the future too. You can be confident that Dr Fede’s advice is backed by the science. Having studied biomedical sciences with endocrine pharmacology at University of Edinburgh, she went on to complete both a master’s in Public health and her PhD in Clinical Medicine Research from Imperial College London. She is currently a Research Fellow at King’s College London and Nutrition lead lecturer at Imperial. With her personalised approach, Dr Fede is a shining star in the health community - holding the role of Head Nutritionist at personalised health company, ZOE and Head of Nutrition Science for Well Founded Health. This episode covers:The fundamentals of nutrition and how we should be eating How our diets should change through life stages from puberty, conception, pregnancy, menopause and beyondHow to eat for fertility How to future proof your health through what you eat Why the Mediterranean diet is beneficial Why calorie counting doesn’t work How snacking impacts our metabolism Why gut health is important and how to improve it Her take on ultra processed foods (UPFs)When blood glucose monitoring may be usefulSugar vs artificial sweeteners Takeaway tips on how to improve your diet Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1PaJ-bCFGxEIf you want to hear more from Dr Federica Amati head to her social media page @dr.fede.amati or website www.federicaamati.comIf you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So much of our health and happiness starts in our brain. A healthy brain helps us make good decisions, implement healthy behaviours and routines and regulate our emotions. But some aspects of our modern digital life may be interfering with our optimal brain health. In this episode of Vision of Health Dr. Faye Begeti, practicing neurology doctor, neuroscience researcher and author, shares her science-proven ways to improve brain health, boost dopamine and happiness and prevent brain ageing and neurodegeneration. Dr Faye Begeti also known as “The Brain Doctor” works at Oxford University Hospital. Her research primarily focuses on neurodegenerative disorders of the brain and has been published in top peer-reviewed scientific journals. She completed her medical degree and a PhD at the University of Cambridge.This episode covers:How we can boost our brain health How to naturally boost dopamine and happiness How are lifestyle habits may be negatively affecting our brains The impact of stress on the brainHow our relationship with our phones and social media is impacting our brain healthHow to build better digital habits How to prevent brain ageing and Neuro degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s dementia Can you train your brain? Takeaway tips to improve your brain health and longevity Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/31Kq6gZ6ME8If you want to hear more from Dr Faye Begeti head to her social media page @The_Brain_Doctor website https://www.drfayebegeti.com If you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is what we are eating damaging our health? What is the gut microbiome and how can we improve our gut health?In this episode of Vision of Health, registered dietician, nutritionist and award-winning gut health specialist Dr Megan Rossi (aka The Gut Health Doctor) sets the facts straight as to why gut health is so important. Until fairly recently, the focus of the gut was all about digestion and bloating, but emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiome may underpin our wider health. Our gut health has never been so important. Dr Megan Rossi is an internationally renowned Gut Health specialist who leads a research group at Kings College London and founded The Gut Health Clinic in London. Dr Rossi has published numerous academic research papers on the topics and is also a Sunday Times best selling author. She is also the resident dietician on daytime TV show This Morning and founder of multi-award-winning gut health food brand Bio&Me.With over a decade of experience and an extensive academic reputation, Dr Megan Rossi is on a mission to set the facts straight on gut health and share the scientifically proven ways to eat to improve gut, and overall health. In this episode of Vision of Health, she does just that. This episode covers:What is the gut microbiomeWhy is gut health so important for our overall healthWhat is the science behind ’30 plants a week’ What should we be avoiding?How to balance eating more plants if you have IBS What we need to know about ultra processed foods The truth behind probiotic supplementsHow gut health can be utilized for weight loss How gut health is linked with other aspects of health such as hormones and menopause Takeaway tips to improve your gut health Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0KqrAVDq3G0If you want to hear more from Dr Megan Rossi head to her social media page @theguthealthdoctor website www.theguthealthdoctor.comIf you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.