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"BodyHacking - Build a Better You" unlocks the secrets to living a longer, healthier life one essential building block at a time. Swedish Nutritionist Michaela Morrell will provide you with the tools and knowledge to create your own Blue Zone within your family. If you've tried everything else without success, this podcast is for you. With the knowledge you gain from our episodes, you'll start seeing real results in your health. Join our community of listeners who have finally found the answ ...
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Come and enjoy Zoë Harcombe and guests chat about what’s important to you in the world of Diet & Health Today. This show has something for everyone who’s concerned about their own health and the health of their family and friends, with up-to-date science, advice and tips from leading diet, health and exercise professionals.
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We all have a Go-To person when it comes to nutrition and health. In this episode, we’re addressing a critical gap in health and nutrition advice. We will talk about a test your Go-To person may not have access to. The knowledge of how to measure and correct imbalances within your cell membrane is still not mainstream or included in textbooks. Thes…
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In this conversation, Zoë Harcombe and Hannah Sutter discuss the complexities of the ketogenic diet, exploring its history, variants, and applications in both weight loss and medical treatment, particularly for epilepsy. They discuss personal experiences with keto, the importance of compliance, and the need for individualised dietary approaches. Th…
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CAN OUR MINERALS FIGHT AGAINST EACH OTHER? Did you know that some vitamins and minerals compete for the same carriers in your digestive system? This can lead to nutrient imbalances, where you absorb too much of one and not enough of another. In today’s episode, we’ll explore which nutrients are involved, how they interact, and how to adjust your di…
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Today, we’re tackling a topic that continues to fuel debates: supplements. Are they really necessary, or can we get all the nutrients we need from food alone? In a market flooded with pills, powders, and vitamins promising to boost our health, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But do supplements truly live up to their claims, or are they just another …
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In this episode, we dive into the powerful impact of a simple, free habit that takes less than 3 x 5 minutes a day but can make a lasting difference in your health. Learn how an easy routine can improve your blood sugar levels, boost your overall well-being, and even add years to your life. Whether you’re short on time or looking for an easy way to…
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In this heartfelt episode, I share my mom’s courageous journey as she faces cancer once again, and the natural approaches we’re researching to support her fight. We’ll dive into key nutrients, remedies, and holistic strategies that can potentially help prevent and combat cancer, from boosting the immune system to fighting inflammation. Whether you’…
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Did you know Aspartame is allowed to be labeled as Amino Sweet! Even if this is not NEW NEWS, this information is not known to the masses. I had missed it myself! In this minisode, we dive into the disturbing rebranding of aspartame—one of the most controversial artificial sweeteners—now being marketed as AminoSweet. Why the name change? We explore…
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TRIGGER WARNING - Don’t listen to this episode if you can’t handle hearing about sensitive topics! The topics touched on today are how we can during our pregnancy and first years of our kids’ lives affect brain development and gut health depending on how our health is doing, how the baby is delivered, and the food we are feeding ourselves and our c…
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In today’s episode, we reconnect with Bill. Last week, he shared his personal journey, but today, he’s diving into the stories of his friends and family. After documenting his own experience, Bill wrote an e-book. Now, he’s here to share what has happened in the lives of those who’ve applied the information from his book. We’ll hear powerful storie…
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Get excited, Body Hacking community! In today’s episode, you will meet Bill! He is a loved husband and grandfather who has lived a normal life in Arizona, USA. When he started having high blood pressure in his 40s and knew his dad needed a triple bypass around the same age, he started becoming aware of his mortality. Over the years, he was trying t…
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In this episode, Zoë chats with Dr Benjamin Bikman about GLP-1 agonists, a class of drugs used for weight loss and diabetes management. They discuss the role of GLP-1 in metabolism, the effects of GLP-1 agonists on weight loss and insulin sensitivity, and the potential side effects and limitations of these drugs. Dr Bikman explains how GLP-1 agonis…
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Today, you will learn about the gut health you inherited from your parents and how that plays a role in how your body absorbs nutrients. How Your CELLS HORMONE RECEPTORS get numbed out by the food you eat, sending the glucose that should get into the cells directly to fat storage, leaving people to gain weight regardless of how little they eat. And…
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Did you know that kids who snack often consume more unhealthy empty calories and struggle with more malnutrition, gut issues, and inflammation than kids who don’t snack? Maybe you have a child who struggles with insulin resistance. Or do you try to avoid it in your family? This episode is for you! I will give you tools to implement today using thin…
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In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Katie, a mom of three, who will share her personal health journey. Despite not even being 40, Katie was already scared of what aging might bring. She faced a range of health challenges, from recurring yeast infections that made even a glass of wine off-limits to nearly monthly UTIs that left her trapped in a frus…
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In this conversation, I chat with Dr Ahmad Malik, a foot and ankle surgeon, about his experience in the medical field and the impact of guidelines on patient care. We discuss the influence of guidelines on medical decision-making, the commercialisation and privatisation of the NHS, and the erosion of clinical expertise. Ahmad shares his concerns ab…
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THIS EPISODE IS FOR PARENTS STRUGGLING WITH A SICK CHILD! To inspire you never to give up researching! Katie is a development expert, a blogger, and a published author, but her 8-year-old son started struggling. Puking, Tix, and a low immune system were symptoms that started the problematic journey! Luke started having many unexplained symptoms tha…
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If your Vitamin D levels look good but you have too much calcium in your blood, you should read up on K2. Here are the show notes for today's episode: 01:30 - Call your doctor and take a test 01:45 - It took the medical field 30 years from the data was out until it was mainstream to test 02:00 - Why you should measure four times a year 02:30 - Bein…
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Hello from Hawaii! I invite you to become a SUPERHUMAN in today's episode and JOIN THE FIGHT against being NORMAL! Normal bloodwork does not mean healthy! Normal life expectancy is not something I want! Accept a Normal amount of health problems? NOOOO!!!! Let us all become SUPERHUMANS! I got inspired to create a BodyHacking community for you, and i…
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My mother is a survivor! She has escaped death many times and is one of the biggest inspirations of NEVER GIVE UP! And to be OPEN to try alternative methods for healing. Due to her journey, I have gained so much knowledge, and I hope her journey can inspire you or someone you know. SHOW NOTES: 01:00 - Colon Cancer Intro 02:00 - My Grandpa and Colon…
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Why did I start a podcast? This is PART 1 of the story. This episode is all about my own health journey. PART 2 will be about what inspired me the most to return to school to study nutrition after having a background in Business and Marketing. The big reason - is my MOM´s cancer journey. But today - I will be sharing about: My poor immune system My…
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You are interested in health and have tried many different things, but you don't feel your health is optimal. Or Perhaps you are interested in prevention and want to learn how you can create your own BLUE ZONE in your life and your family. Welcome to the podcast "BodyHacking - Build a Better You" Your host, Swedish Nutritionist Michaela Morrell, wi…
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Dr Lindsay Browning is an international sleep expert, psychologist and best-selling author. In this conversation we discuss the importance of sleep and the misconceptions surrounding it. Dr Browning explains that sleep cycles consist of different stages, including deep sleep and REM sleep and that it is normal to wake up multiple times during the n…
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I really enjoyed this interview. I learned lots and I found Guy’s answers to what seemed like basic questions very interesting. In an hour we covered: Why Guy became interested in omega-3 in the first place? For him and his family; The three top dietary factors that he thinks are part of chronic disease; The forms in which omega-3 comes and what th…
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In this conversation, Dr. Christy Kesslering discusses the connection between cancer and metabolic health. She shares her journey as a radiation oncologist and how she discovered the importance of insulin in cancer development. Dr. Kesslering emphasises the role of markers in assessing metabolic health and guiding dietary interventions. She also di…
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Dentist James Goolnik discusses the connection between dentistry and nutrition, specifically focusing on the impact of sugar on dental health. He emphasizes the importance of regular dental checkups and explains how dentists can identify early signs of tooth decay and oral cancer. For detailed shownotes, transcript and video, visit https://www.zoeh…
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Nick Thompson is a vet. He has been fighting for responsible, species-appropriate raw food feeding for pets for over 25 years. His tireless drive for healthy pets from birth to graceful old age brought him to raw feeding in the mid-1990s. We struggled to keep this to an hour covering so much of interest to animal lovers and pet owners – as well as …
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In this really varied podcast (a bit over an hour), Gary and Zoë cover topics from bad science to sugar. There were many prepared questions, but the first question took a really interesting direction, which led to the uncovering of many varied topics. For video and transcript, visit https://zoeharcombe.com…
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In this wonderful meeting of minds, Georgia and Zoë talk about why the dietary guidelines are just about the opposite of what we should be advised to eat. They discuss how they both got into the world of diet and health and why they now think as they do. Georgia shares when and how she personally realised that many plants were ‘not her friends’ and…
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Dr Ian Lake is a UK General Practitioner and a person with Type 1 Diabetes, T1D. He was diagnosed with LADA (Late Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) Type 1 Diabetes, at age 36 and managed it with a DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) style approach for the first 20 years. He changed his approach to a very low carb diet approximately 9 years ago a…
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In this episode, Jason Fung and Zoë discuss low carb, low calorie and fasting as tools for putting T2D into remission. The discussion included the metabolic challenge with low calorie diets and why fasting avoids this. Jason sorts out thermodynamics along the way! Full show notes, video and transcript over at https://www.zoeharcombe.com/…
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A fascinating two part chat with Ben Rubin in which we explored the NHS, Ben’s personal connections with the NHS, why it’s so complex, the costs, how the NHS should be designed (human centred) and how it is designed (layer upon layer of tech projects and upgrades). Part 2 is available at zoeharcombe.com and dietandhealthtoday.com…
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Professor Marcantonio Spada is Professor of Addictive Behaviours and Mental Health in the School of Applied Sciences at London South Bank University where he is Deputy Lead of the Centre for Addictive Behaviours Research and Course Director of the MSc Addiction Psychology and Counselling. Professor Spada also serves as both Editor-in-Chief of Addic…
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Liz Earle MBE has been a trusted authority in the world of wellbeing for over 30 years. She has written more than 35 books on many aspects of nutritional, hormonal and gut health, as well as being a regular wellness TV presenter and host of the popular Liz Earle Wellbeing Show podcast. She is passionate about improving the health of mid-life women …
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Zoë Clews is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Mental Health Campaigner, businesswoman & one of the most recommended and highly regarded Hypnotherapists working in the UK today. As a Complex PTSD, Anxiety & Depression specialist she has nearly 20 years’ experience working with private clients to treat a wide range of conditions and is the founder of Zoë C…
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Dr Jen Unwin is a Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist. She was a past Chair of the UK Association for Solution Focused Practice and winner of the British Psychological Society Karen Ehlert Lifetime achievement award in clinical health psychology. in this podcast, she chats with Zoë about her work, her book and sugar addiction…
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In essence, Frédéric is a unique expert in being able to discuss the food supply from a global perspective – considering both human health and planet health. He understands the role that ruminants play from in factors from nutrition to topsoil and his understanding of the big food companies and other major organisations trying to influence what we …
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Davs (Dafydd) Dennis is a former Royal Marine, paramedic, current CrossFit seminar staff flow master and CrossFit affiliate owner. The important part of Davs’ bio for this podcast is that he is the owner of Cardiff Dog Training! Davs is all these things in his brief bio, but far more importantly he’s a friend and as fabulous a person as his dogs th…
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Davs (Dafydd) Dennis is a former Royal Marine, paramedic, current CrossFit seminar staff flow master and CrossFit affiliate owner. In this episode on fitness, Davs and Zoë use their shared knowledge and experience of the CrossFit terminology and principles to talk about fitness generally.
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