The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

Confused about cholesterol? GP Dr Ellen Fallows joins Liz to unpack everything you need to know about cholesterol - and how to make personal choices between lifestyle interventions and medication.Ellen reveals exactly what cholesterol is - and why it's important - and discusses with Liz how concerned we need to be about this fatty compound.The episode also covers the optimum levels of cholesterol, the role of food and our diets here, and Ellen shares alternatives to statins, if we prefer not to go down that route.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Ellen Fallows on InstagramVisit Ellen's websiteA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Liz looks at your questions on hydration, budget-friendly supplements, body and bio-identical hormones, and testosterone in competitive sport.Liz shares her hydration routine and takes a look at tap versus bottled water for Jane, advises Lisa on the best supplements to take when on a budget, and dives into Valerie's question on body and bio-identical hormones.And Liz also shines the light on one listener's replacement hormone conundrum in competitive horse riding.Links mentioned in the episode:A Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fed up with crash diets and fad weight loss advice? Registered nutritionist Emma Bardwell joins Liz to reveal how we can better manage our weight in midlife - without dieting or restriction.Liz and Emma discuss dealing with body changes in menopause, strategies for bloating, and whether we can really treat menopause symptoms through diet alone.The episode also takes a deep dive into the calorie counting debate, how we can hit our fibre, protein and plant points for fat loss, plus Emma shares her recipes to make hitting these goals easier.Links mentioned in the episode:The 30g Plan by Emma BardwellFollow Emma Bardwell on InstagramThe Perimenopause Solution by Emma BardwellKi KefirBare Biology fish oilsA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Curious to know your biological age and what it might tell you about your health? Liz chats to Nikolina Lauc, co-founder and CEO of GlycanAge, to reveal how we can turn back our biological clocks and prevent future disease through our glycans.In this episode - brought to you by GlycanAge - Liz and Nikolina take a deep dive into the fascinating science of glycans, explain the differences between your chronological and biological age, and look at different factors that may affect the speed of ageing, such as stress, hormones, and exercise.Nikolina reveals what a GlycanAge test can tell us about our longevity, plus how to use our results to optimise our health, and shares her basic strategies to lower our biological age and avoid disease in the future.Links mentioned in the episode:Save 15% at GlycanAge with the LIZLOVES codeA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the show Please note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this podcast, Liz is covering your questions on vitamins for teens, itchy perimenopausal skin, cold water swimming, and the rise of NMN and NAD+.Liz takes a look at helpful supplements for teenagers for mum-of-two Tash, and reveals what Claire can do about her newly dry and itchy skin in perimenopause.She also investigates whether cold water swimming is a good idea with Reynaud's disease for one Instagram follower, plus looks at the concerns surrounding NMN and NAD+.Links mentioned in the episode:Save 15% at BetterYou with LIZLOVESBare Biology Omega 3 supplementsSave 15% at BioCare with LIZLOVES25Solgar supplementsOptibac probioticsSave 15% at Wild Nutrition with code LIZLOVESViridian supplementsSave 15% at Love Liposomal with LIZLOVESIs NMN safe to take?All LIZLOVES affiliate discountsA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can we really age in reverse? Physicist turned biologist Andrew Steele joins Liz to reveal how we can beat ageing and live free of disease.Liz and Andrew discuss what nature can tell us about ageing, what's really happening inside our bodies as we get older, and what we can learn from zombie cells.The episode also covers why longevity is a feminist issue, why genetics aren't as important as you think, and the simple lifestyle changes to make now to age more healthily.Links mentioned in the episode:Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old by Andrew Steele A Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Liz is taking on your questions on intermittent fasting, supplements for fertility and heart health.Liz takes a look at the ins and outs of intermittent fasting, and its benefits for women, plus reveals her go-to supplements in midlife.She shares what the research says about key vitamins, minerals and nutrients for fertility for Harriet. Plus, Liz also covers strategies for heart health for someone who can't take HRT.Links mentioned in the episode:Save 15% at Wild Nutrition with code LIZLOVESSave 15% at ARTAH with code LIZLOVESAll LIZLOVES affiliate discountsA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lacking self-confidence in midlife? Actress and broadcaster Jo Good joins Liz to reveal her confidence-boosting tips to help you be bolder and braver in all aspects.Jo shares how she rediscovered herself in midlife, how the menopause - upon reflection - impacted her relationships, and what a better second half looks like for child-free women.Liz and Jo also discuss midlife fashion rules and how to find what suits your shape, embracing a less-is-more approach for makeup, and their favourite skincare products for mature skin.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Jo Good on InstagramMTHK - save 10% with LIZLOVES (eye supporting supplements)Liz and Jo on SheerluxeA Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com  or text, WhatsApp message or WhatsApp voicenote our number – 07518 471846 - for the chance to be featured on the showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Liz dives into red light therapy, functional mushrooms, when to begin HRT, and fish oils for heart health.From red light face masks to panels, Liz shares all on the effectiveness of red light therapy and its many touted benefits, and takes a look at lion’s mane mushrooms for Heather.Liz also advises perimenopausal Suzanne on the best time to start HRT, and covers fish oils and heart health for Bridget.Links mentioned in the episode:Sunlighten - save 10% with LIZLOVES – Liz is a Sunlighten ambassador, learn more about why she loves the brand here. Ancient + Brave Collagen - save 20% with LIZLOVESIs your thyroid to blame for weight gain? - with Dr Amie HornamanBristol Fungarium lions mane tincture - save 15% with LIZLOVESReduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with Patrick HolfordA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much attention do you pay to your oral health? Functional dentist Dr Victoria Sampson joins Liz on this episode to reveal why changing how we care for our teeth and gums can have a huge impact on our long-term health.Victoria and Liz discuss the chronic health conditions that gum disease increases the risk of - including Alzheimer’s, cancers, and diabetes - and the key signs of a poor oral microbiome.They also cover how menopause impacts the mouth, simple daily strategies that can improve your oral health (including how to floss properly!), and whether we should avoid fluoride in our dental care products.Links mentioned in the episode:Food for the BrainDr Victoria Sampson's InstagramSuperTeeth Prebiotic Soft Floss - save 15% through our linkOral B IO electric toothbrushBioMin toothpasteA Better Second Half by Liz EarleHave a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com for the chance to be featured on the showPlease note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.