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Why is a healthy immune system important? Do we really need to boost our immune system? How can your diet support your immunity? 

In this episode of Vision of Health, Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi shares how you can unleash the full potential of your immune system to not only fight disease, but also improve your wellbeing and performance. Dr Jenna is an immunity expert, best selling author and senior lecturer at The University of Sussex specialising in understanding how nutrition, movement and lifestyle interact with the immune system in health and disease. With over 20 years of experience, she is on a mission to break down the science behind our health and share the scientifically proven secrets of being well for good and in this episode of Vision of Health, she does just that. 

This episode covers:

• Why a healthy immune system is important
• Busting the myths of ‘immune boosting’ and why we might not want to believe the marketing claims
• How many colds is normal to get each year, and when should we be worried?
• What to eat to support your immune system and are anti-inflammatory foods fact or fallacy?
• The truth about immunity boosting IV drips and supplements 
• Takeaway tips to improve your immune system 

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/VhxU555WHEs

If you want to hear more from Dr Jenna Macciochi head to her social media page @dr_jenna_macciochi, website www.drjennamacciochi.com 

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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How much exercise should we really be doing? What is the best form of exercise? Would lifting weights protect us from ageing? 

In this episode of Vision of Health i’m joined by celebrity personal trainer, best selling author and founder of chart-topping Give Me Strength fitness app, Alice Liveing. With over 10 years experience in the industry and a personal transition of her own, Alice challenges the diet culture so many of us have grown up with, and explains how true health goes far beyond your physical appearance. 

This episodes covers:

• Alice’s honest reflection on her journey from Clean Eating Alice to where she is now
• How much exercise we should really be doing
• What type of exercise we should ALL be doing 
• Whether women should train differently to men
• The benefits of exercise for our long term health 
• How diet culture has shaped the way we live 
• Takeaway tips to improve your activity levels in 2024

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/shorts/2Tc_q7v3TBo?si=cvoNLJpBNM1UxQ2J

If you want to hear more from Alice Liveing head to her social media page @aliceliveing, website https://alice-liveing.co.uk  and Give Me Strength App https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/give-me-strength/id1560651240

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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Where are we going wrong with our mental health? How can we build resilience to cope with the challenges of everyday life? At what point should we seek support for our mental health? 

In this episode of Vision of Health i’m joined by the UK’s number 1 life coach, best selling author and founder of The Life Class, Jacqueline Hurst. 

With over 15 years experience, and clients that travel from all over the world to see her, Jacqueline is on a mission to help people learn to use their mind properly and cope with the challenges life throws at us! 

This episodes covers:

• Jacqueline’s personal battle with addiction, anorexia and depression and how she transformed her life by developing her mindset
• Where we are going wrong with our mental health and why as society we are struggling with our mental health 
• At what point we should seek support 
• How the public perception of mental health has changed over recent years
• How we should be using social media to protect our mental wellbeing
• Takeaway tips to improve your mindset and mental resilience

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyhI4DBtHCI&ab_channel=VisionofHealthwithDrFrankieJackson-Spence

If you want to hear more from Jacqueline Hurst head to her social media page @jacqueline_hurst_, website https://www.jacquelinehurst.comand best-selling book ‘How To Do You’ https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Do-You-Changing-Mastering/dp/B098GSZ11T

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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Could sleeping more be the key to improving your physical and mental health? How much sleep do we really need? Is ‘hustle culture’ destroying our health?

In this episode of Vision of Health, renowned Sleep Expert and Evangelist, Dr Sophie Bostock shares how unlocking the power of sleep can transform your health, making you feel and function at your best.

Dr Sophie is the go to sleep expert in the UK who believes sleep is the unsung hero of mental and physical resilience. With a Medical Degree and a Masters from Nottingham University and a PhD from University College London, Sophie worked on the award-winning sleep improvement programme Sleepio, and went on to launch The Sleep Scientist, specialising in understanding the power of sleep for shielding stress, improving health and performance. Dr Sophie is a renowned sleep consultant for clients in business, the media, the military and olympic athletes. She is well known globally for her Tedx and Google Talks. 

In this episode Dr Sophie delves into the science of sleep and shares the scientifically proven secrets to improving mental and physical health through a good nights sleep. 

This episode covers

• What actually is sleep and what is happening in our body 
• Whether sleep is a neglected pillar of our health
• What happens to our body and health if we don’t get enough sleep
• How much sleep do we actually need? Does this change in throughout our life? 
• Can we sleep too much?
• Is hours of sleep the most important thing, or does quality trump quantity?
• What determines a ‘good nights sleep’?
• What happens if we don’t get enough sleep? What about if this is unavoidable e.g. for new mums or shift workers?
• How to tackle insomnia
• Takeaway tips for unlocking your best nights sleep in 2024.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-Yas8h7w_y4?si=hUWX3qxjTwxt6z5U

If you want to hear more from Dr Sophie Bostock head to her social media page @drsophiebostock or her website https://www.thesleepscientist.com/about and listen to Dr Sophie’s TEDx talk here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpyzkahff8

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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Over one third of us worry about money on a daily basis which can take its toll on our mental health and wellbeing. 

In this episode of Vision of Health, Money Mindset Expert and Financial Wellbeing Coach Laura Ann Moore opens up a judgement-free conversation about money and the psychology behind our financial decisions. Laura explains how to break free from feeling like money is controlling our mood and mental wellbeing. 

Laura shares her tips for delving into your money beliefs formed in early childhood and gives practical tips to rework your relationship with your finances. 

This episode covers

• The statistics on how many of us worry about money on a daily basis 
• Why so many people worry about money, despite having enough to cover basic needs
• What is a money mindset and how it forms during early developmental years 
• The impact social media can have on our spending and mental health 
• How to make a financial plan and finally take control 
• Where to start if you’re in debt 
• How our brains intrinsic reward system can influence our spending 
• Practical tips for improving your money mindset and relationship with money 

WATCH the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ijBhiMB65Bk?si=A92BsYdEXiuhX1w-

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If you want to hear more from Laura Ann Moore head to her social media page @laura_ann_moore or her website www.mindmoneysoul.co.uk

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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With rates of obesity, disease and mental health disorders on the rise. We are going wrong somewhere with our nutrition. 

In this episode of Vision of Health, Emily English, qualified BSc Nutritionist shares her knowledge of science, nutrition and love of hearty food, to teach us how to finally learn to eat in a way that makes us feel good, function well, and brings the joy back into eating. 

Also known as ‘Em The Nutritionist’, Em has accrued millions of followers on social media by creating delicious and balanced recipes of food you actually want to eat. She is also the author of debut book ‘So Good’.

Emily shares her expert, but relatable advice on how to break free of diet culture, build a nutritious meal, and sets the facts straight on supplements, ultraproceesed foods and everything in between. Implementing her ethos and principles means you’ll never have to count calories again. 

This episode covers:

• Her personal history of eating disorders and complex relationships with food
• How to change our relationship with food so we never have to count a calorie again 
• Her take on where we are going wrong with our nutrition 
• How to build a nutritious meal 
• What to eat when you’re on the go 
• Why we should be talking about fibre 
• How to actually eat to support gut health 
• Ultra-processed foods
• Glucose monitoring 
• Takeaway tips to easily improve your diet (and clue it doesn’t involve cutting anything out!)

WATCH the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEfiwPaC8jU&ab_channel=VisionofHealthwithDrFrankieJackson-Spence

Follow Dr Frankie on Instagram @drfrankiejs 

If you want to hear more from Emily English head to her social media page @emthenutritionist her website https://www.emilyenglish.com and pre-order her new book So Good now https://www.amazon.co.uk/So-Good-Food-designed-nutritionist/dp/1399620053

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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It may surprise you, but very little is known about Women’s Health, and many taboos still exist. With women doing worse than men in terms of health outcomes, and waiting times of up to 8 YEARS to reach a diagnosis of certain gynaecological conditions, we still have a long way to go until we’ve got ‘Women’s Health’ right.

In this episode, Dr Philippa Kaye, practicing GP with over 14 years experience, shares her insights into where we are going wrong with women’s health. She takes us on a journey, guiding us through everything we need to know across all stages of a women’s life, from puberty, to menstruation, to contraception, breast checking and cancer screening, to menopause. 

You might recognise Dr Philippa from popular daytime TV show ‘This Morning’, where she is their resident doctor. But she also wears many hats. She is a journalist and best selling author of chart topping books, including The M Word and Breasts, an owners guide.

Dr Philippa shares her expert advice to empower you to take ownership of your health and embrace being a woman. 

This episode covers

• What the term ‘Women’s Health’ really means
• The Gender Health Gap Explained
• The hormonal fluctuations seen in the menstrual cycle & menstrual cycle tracking
• What to do if you have a hormonal imbalance 
• When to seek help and advice about your periods 
• Is hormonal contraception really that bad for us?
• Endometriosis and PCOS
• How to check our breasts 
• What is going on during the menopause and HRT

WATCH the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzaG4B28RUE&ab_channel=VisionofHealthwithDrFrankieJackson-Spence

Follow Dr Frankie on Instagram @drfrankiejs 

If you want to hear more from Dr Philippa Kaye head to her social media page @drphilippakaye website https://www.drphilippakaye.com  and books: Amazon UKhttps://www.amazon.co.uk › authorDr. Philippa Kaye: books, biography, latest update

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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