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Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter
Hosted by Dr Sophie Shotter · EN
Award winning Dr Sophie Shotter and journalist / writer Fiona Mattesini talk about the latest trends and developments in skincare, longevity, and wellness.
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Meet Prof David Nutt and find out how cannabis is radically changing lives
Nov 26, 202400:56:13Tap to summarizeThe medicinal cannabis episode In the UK, cannabis is illegal for recreational use and is classified as a Class B drug. Dr Sophie is not endorsing recreational drug use – and people should chat to their GP for guidance on any disease or disorder. Dr. Sophie and Prof David discuss: • Alfie Dingley’s story • Cannabis and multiple sclerosis • Cannabis and cancer • CBD / THC ratios • Cannabis and glaucoma • Funding and studies • Getting a UK prescription • Supply chain • GP training • Dosing • The T21 Clinic • Risks and side effects • The financial discussion • Big pharma • Costs • Support and guidance Here’s are some links to David’s book “Cannabis (seeing through the smoke): The New Science of Cannabis and Your Health” https://www.yellowkitebooks.co.uk/titles/professor-david-nutt/cannabis-seeing-through-the-smoke/9781529360509/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cannabis-seeing-through-smoke-Science/dp/1529360498/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= TIMES review https://www.thetimes.com/article/cannabis-seeing-through-the-smoke-by-david-nutt-review-bmxrws3n8 Here’s the Drug Science website: https://www.drugscience.org.uk/ Follow Prof David on Twitter / X here: https://x.com/ProfDavidNutt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Follow / listen to the Drug Science podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-drug-science-podcast/id1474603382 Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.
Transcribe →Meet Nick Birch and find out why women need to take their bone health *way* more seriously
Nov 19, 202400:51:48Tap to summarizeThe bone health episode Nick Birch is a Consultant Spine and Bone Health Specialist and the founder of Osteoscan UK - the first company in Britain to offer access to bone mineral density and bone fragility measurement using REMS technology. Find out more and book an appointment with Nick via https://www.osteoscanuk.com/ Dr. Sophie and Nick discuss: • Why bones are integral to our health and wellbeing • Bone loss at peri / post menopause • Osteoporosis as a silent / hormone related disease • Oestrogen receptors • HRT as a treatment for osteoporosis • Bisphosphonates • Bone elasticity • Fractures • DEXA scans v REMS screening • GP resistance to refer for scans • How we can empower ourselves • Vitamin D (‘hormone’ D) • Diet • Exercise • The calcium question • HRT again – inc. for women unable to take it • Medication options • Support • Can you reverse osteoporosis? Nick mentioned: https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/ frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/ An APPG report which is here https://strwebprdmedia.blob.core.windows.net/media/mfql3b50/appg-on-osteoporosis-and-bone-health-inquiry-report-into-primary-care-2022.pdf Prof Belinda Beck’s programme which is here https://theboneclinic.com.au/onero/ The moringa leaf – more info here https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/health-benefits-moringa An analysis by Paola pasani and her team, published in 2023 – read more here https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36752950/ Doug Lucas, and his patients who've reversed their osteoporosis – read more here https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/ Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.
Transcribe →Meet Smita Sinha and find out how she's transforming women's vaginal and vulval health
Nov 12, 202400:41:18Tap to summarizeThe gynaecology episode Dr. Sophie and Miss Smita discuss: • Vulval and vaginal skin conditions – an explainers • The BTL Emsella chair for pelvic floor strength • The BTL EmFemme 360 radio frequency device • Pelvic floor lifts – exactly how to do them • Vaginal polynucleotides • Vaginal and vulval skincare protocols – and why this is needed • Chronic UTIs • Vaginal and vulval exams Find out more about Smita here: https://www.serenitywomensclinic.co.uk/ Follow Smita on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/miss_smitasinha/ Follow the Serenity Clinic on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/serenity.womensclinic/ Smita works from Somerset and London. Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.
Transcribe →Meet Dr Bita Fox and find out why her work on oral health has become so important
Nov 5, 202400:43:25Tap to summarizeThe holistic dentistry episode Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en Dr Bita Fox runs Munro Hall, a holistic dentist practice in Weybridge, Surrey. Munro Hall offers a full suite of dental care spanning a range of holistic alternatives but also a range of conventional treatments including cosmetic dentistry. You can find out more via https://weybridgebiodentist.co.uk/ Follow Munro Hall here https://www.instagram.com/munrohallclinic/?hl=en-gb on Instagram Co-host and producer https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare
Transcribe →A review of at-home health test kits
Oct 29, 202400:53:32Tap to summarizeDr. Sophie Shotter Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss: • The GlycanAge test • What are glycans? • Nuchido NAD+ and how this decreases biological age • Thriva health testing • Blood collection / pin prick tests • Gary Brecka • Body Fabulous testing (and genetic tests) • The MTHFR gene • The COMT gene • Methylation / the MTHFR mutation / B9 (folate) and B12 • How to manage the MTHFR mutation • Sure Screen Health microbiome / gut health testing • ZOE • Sure Screen Health omega 3 testing • The DUTCH test • Medichecks • Trucheck Intelli cancer markers in-clinic test • Health anxiety • Long-term health tracking vs. one-off health checks • Other at-home test kits • NHS test kits inc. bowel health tests Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ Dr Sophie mentions a few studies and ideas – see below and press ‘episode website’ for the full list. Note that Dr Sophie and Fiona’s experiences and decision-making was personal to them and any advice was personal to them – for example, not everyone should up the dose of any supplements such as magnesium. With all testing, note that physical symptoms don’t always match test results – e.g. inflammation in the digestive system might show up in a calprotectin test ahead of any physical symptoms. If you’re having oestradiol testing, please note the sensitivity and specificity around this kind of testing – e.g. certain herbs can impact the results. If you have any symptoms or worries, your GP should always be your first port of call. Dr Sophie references a Guardian podcast episode on home test kits with the health journalist Emma Wilkinson. Dr Sophie also mentioned a range of other health test providers including: Smart Nutrition Lloyds Pharmacy Forth Manual Vitall The Chuckling Goat Microbiome Test – designed in partnership with scientists at Cambridge Genomics at Cambridge University. Let’s Get Checked – which does a test to tell women how many eggs they have left in their ovaries by testing the anti-Müllerian hormone. Tesco’s at-home HIV test kit. The NHS makes use of at-home tests – for example they send out bowel cancer screening home test kits to everyone over 50. It also now offers at-home HPV tests as part of their cervical screening programme. You’ll also often see home-test chlamydia kits within many surgeries. The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast.
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