Lucinda Miller is a naturopath, functional medicine practitioner and Clinical Lead at Nature Doc. In this fascinating episode, Lucinda talks us through two case studies that illustrate how neuroinflammation can impact cognitive function, mental health and energy, sometimes to devastating effect. And that if we can work out the factors that have led to that level of inflammation, and how to unravel the story, then there is hope. Lucinda also shares some of the resources available for practitioners and parents working with neurodiversity, and her key tips for broadening a restrictive diet.

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This episode is sponsored by Metagenics.

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Alex Higham and Alex Manos are true coffee aficionados, and talk us through the research on coffee's many potential health benefits, and the polyphenols that play such a huge role. We discuss why coffee has had such a bad rap in the past, and why quality is key. Al (Higham) explains how to optimise that polyphenol content and reduce mycotoxins at every stage, including how the coffee is grown, harvested, transported, stored and roasted. And they answer that most controversial of questions: how to make - and enjoy - that perfect cup of coffee.

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This episode is sponsored by Exhale Coffee

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Stephen Kavanagh is a marine biologist who has worked in every aspect of the oyster industry, from oyster nurseries through to farmers markets, and now the food supplement industry. He is as passionate about marine conservation as he is about the nutritional importance of oysters to human health. This makes for a fascinating conversation, ranging from woolly mammoths to antioxidants to oyster and kelp restoration projects.

This podcast is sponsored by Marine Healthfoods.

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Environmental hygienist Jeff Charlton has an impressive amount of expertise in mould investigation and remediation. In this episode, Jeff explains how he works alongside clients and healthcare practitioners to reduce the inflammagen load that may be contributing to poor health. We talk about hidden moulds, Tight Building Syndrome, the problems they can cause, and some of the things you can do about it. Jeff also describes his client-centred approach, and shares his personal experiences with mould exposure.

This episode is sponsored by Building Forensics. 

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Gilian Crowther is a Nutritional Therapist and Naturopath specialising in complex multisystem disorders, and today brings her expertise in working with Kryptopyrroluria (KPU). 

Gilian explains what KPU is, and the various impacts it can have, especially within the mitochondria. We then look a little deeper at some of the nutrients potentially affected, such as zinc, manganese and B6, the various functions haem plays, and some new insights into copper. Gilian also shares some useful considerations around testing and putting protocols together.

Listen to more of Gilian at June's Virtual IHCAN Conference, for more information and to book your ticket visit ihcanconferences.co.uk/june-2025

This podcast is sponsored by Metagenics. 

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Justine Stenger of BodyBio specialises in mitochondria medicine, phospholipids and fatty acids, and today's topic is Restoring Cellular Health with Phospholipid and Fatty Acid Therapy.

Justine provides insights into mitochondrial function and health that bridge biochemistry and quantum physics, and then grounds that in practical ways to support the body's vitality and flow.  

We discuss the different types of phospholipids and essential fatty acids and the various roles they play,  alongside the way we absorb and produce light, the electrical nature of the body, and the people who have inspired Justine's fascination with membranes.

This episode is sponsored by BodyBio.

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Adriano dos Santos is a Functional Registered Nutritionist who focuses on nutritional therapy for patients with metabolic syndrome, particularly those suffering from digestive issues and sleep disturbances. 

For Adriano, the fundamentals start with sleep, and he is on a quest to help people improve the quality of their night time rest. In doing so, he takes the gut-mind connection several steps further with his research on how light impacts the gut microbiota and, in turn, impacts sleep. Adriano shares with us some of the insights he’s learnt from his research, and how he’s translating that to help his clients in practice. This takes the conversation from chronotypes and peripheral clocks, to when to eat dinner, and how to support the gut microbiota. Both Adriano and his research are buzzing with possibility, and it’s exciting to see where his research will take us.

Adriano joins us again at the virtual IHCAN Conference in June, with his talk ‘Darkness of Light Exposure: Light, Circadian Rhythms, and Microbiota for Chronic Disease Management’ - for more information, and to book your ticket, visit https://www.ihcanconferences.co.uk/june-2025/

This podcast is sponsored by Nutri Advanced. Relax and reclaim your daily calmness and clarity with MetaRelax, the 3-in1 formula for stress, fatigue and muscle tension. www.nutriadvanced.co.uk 

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In today’s episode of the IHCAN podcast, BioCare’s Bernie Harrison brings us the ABCs of EDCs. Bernie explains to podcast host Kirsten Chick why EDCs (Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals) are so prevalent in our environment, and their impact on hormones and health. Bernie then provides lifestyle and nutrition tips to help reduce EDCs and their impact, including some great pointers for liver and detox support. Bernie also describes the influences that brought her to study nutrition, and the people who are inspiring her work today. 

This podcast is sponsored by BioCare.  

By understanding the connections between genetics, body systems and lifestyles, BioCare creates effective food supplements, to support their customers health issues; made in the UK, without unnecessary additives. They share their knowledge with others, offering free support, advice and education for all. Because at BioCare, they care, as they always have, about shaping a healthier society. https://www.biocare.co.uk/

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

On today’s IHCAN podcast episode, Kirsten Chick is talking with Bionutri’s Ed Joy, naturopath and ethnobotanist, as well as Sue McGarrigle and Rosie Rayner, both nutritional therapists and naturopaths on the Bionutri techinical team. The topic is supplementation in modern nutrition, with Ed and Sue sharing some of their novel ingredient takeaway gems from years of experience working in the manufacture of food supplements. These include mastic gum, human strain Lactobacillus and cinnamon, the importance of supplement quality and design, and of our relationship with plants and plant medicine.

This episode is sponsored by Bionutri, find out more at www.bionutri.co.uk 

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Originally broadcast as a webinar on 6 August 2024, this podcast explores the function of the gut microbiome in IBS and IBD, the impact of microbial dysbiosis and the overlap between both conditions. It discusses how to classify and manage their symptoms and look at the latest scientific research that addresses specific probiotic strains to reduce and manage the severity of IBS symptoms and manage IBD remission. Probiotic research is emerging as a complementary approach to support remission, reduce inflammatory markers, and improve the mucosal lining. 

To download the slides to watch along, visit: https://www.ihcanconferences.co.uk/downloads/2024/webinars/ibsandibd-presentationslides.pdf 

This episode is sponsored by OptiBac, learn more at https://www.optibacprobiotics.com/uk/

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The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.