This week, Liz is shining a light on mouth taping, red light therapy for pain management, ageing eye and skin health, multivitamins, and cold sores.

Liz takes a closer look at sleep and mouth taping for Sheena, plus delves into red light therapy and other strategies for chronic pain issues for Diana and her daughter.

There are questions from Kate on declining eyesight and skin health, an anonymous listener on the efficacy of multivitamins, and Annabel seeking help for cold sores.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• MyoTape mouth tape
• The lightning Process for pain - with Lauren Stoney
• What chronic illness taught me - with Lily Earle
• Sunlighten sauna - save 10% with LIZLOVES
• PEMFiT City of London
• Dr Lipp Original Lip Balm
• Melissa essential oil
• Are You Getting Enough? The ABCs of Midlife Nutrition with Liz Earle MBE
• Sisterly The Elevator - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Are weight loss drugs the silver bullet for sustainable and healthy fat loss? GP registrar Dr Jack Mosley joins Liz to weigh up whether we can get similar results from clever nutrition instead of using weight loss injections.

Jack and Liz discuss the science behind these potentially game-changing weight loss drugs, why they may do more harm than good for some people, and how to ensure you're still supporting your body with the nutrients you need, if you do decide to go down this route.

They also share nutritional advice for fat loss for those who prefer not to use drug treatments - with potentially better results.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Food Noise: How weight loss medications & smart nutrition can silence your cravings, by Dr Jack Mosley
• The Fast 800
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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This week, Liz takes on your questions on early osteoporosis, dizziness, itchy scalps, saffron for mood, and hydrogen water.

There's Rachel's question on increasing appetite and building bone density, and Susie writes in to ask why she feels dizzy in the morning plus what canbe done about her itchy, flaky scalp.

Liz also looks at saffron and low mood for Valerie, and talks through hydrogen water for an anonymous listener.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Oestrogen and bone health, with Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura Flexer
• Fushi Wellbeing - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• The Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• The Better Menopause Better Night - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Book a free consultation at The Naked Pharmacy
• The truth about coming off antidepressants, with Dr Mark Horowitz
• Save 15% at Healf through this link
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to befeatured on the show

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Are you an emotional or over eater? Leading medic and former head of the US FDA Dr David A. Kessler joins Liz to take a deeper look at how our food environment encourages to eat more than we really need to.

David and Liz discuss why we need to be concerned about ectopic and visceral fat, and David gives his take on why obesity is steeply rising.

They also reveal practical solutions to stop overeating, whether weight loss injections can be helpful for long-term weight management, and how we can change attitudes to ultra-processed foods.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Diet, Drugs and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Liz is answering your questions on overdoing healthy fats, strategies for hip pain, migraine management, NMN and the links between intermittent fasting and hair loss.

In this episode, Liz chats through Emma's question on overdoing healthy fats and supporting bile flow, and answers Denise's questions on hip pain and managing migraines.

Liz also chats through NMN and NAD+ for Carol-Anne, plus looks at whether intermittent fasting can cause hair loss.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Napiers Best British Bitters
• The Naked Pharmacy Natruflex Turmeric - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Wild Nutrition Food-Grown Organic Turmaforte Turmeric - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• Cefaly migraine device
• Why women age differently - with Dr Andrew Salzman
• Is NMN safe to take? Everything you need to know about this longevity supplement
• Youth & Earth NMN - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Do you wear SPF every day? Consultant dermatologist Dr Veronique Bataille joins Liz to unpack whether daily sunscreen use and avoiding the sunshine does more harm than good.

Veronique shares her advice for being skin aware and the signs of melanoma to keep on your radar.

She also details the rise in skin issues among young women caused by excessive use of skincare products, and talks Liz through the evidence on whether we need to wear SPF50 all year round.

They also cover whether vitamin D supplementation is equal to getting it from the sun, helpful ingredients for pigmentation, and skin conditions that the sun can actually be beneficial for.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• It's Not All Sunshine - Non-sun-related Melanoma Risk-factors
• Avoidance of sun exposure is a risk factor for all-cause mortality
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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This week, Liz considers coffee and cortisol, how to get eczema under control, the benefits of evening primrose oil in menopause, and how to eat well when on-the-go.

Liz looks at coffee and cortisol, and whether we should delay our morning brew, and shares strategies to get eczema under control for another listener.

Liz also answers Katie's question on evening primrose oil for breast tenderness, skin and mood, plus shares her top tips to make better food choices when on-the-go for an anonymous listener.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Liz on orzo 
• Himalyan Shilajit - save 15% at Healf
• Must-have mature skincare ingredients - with Faiza Hussain
• NEX Skincare - save 25% with LIZLOVES
• Dry Skin and Eczema Wellbeing Quick Guide by Liz Earle
• Sunlighten - save 10% with LIZLOVES
• Vital Oils by Liz Earle
• Efamol Evening Primrose Oil
• Easy no bake berry energy balls
• Banana, peanut butter and oat cookies
• Raw nutter ginger energy balls
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Unsure how to eat well in menopause? Broadcaster and menopause campaigner Mariella Frostrup joins Liz to reveal the food choices to make for menopause support, along with healthy and easy recipe ideas to boot.

Liz and Mariella discuss misinformation surrounding peri- and menopause, push back against meno-washing, plus share what needs to be done to move menopause care on.

They also chat through how to best support your body through this life transition with better food choices, and detail their meal-prep recipe ideas.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Menolicious: Eat Your Way to a Better Menopause, by Mariella Frostrup
• Cracking the Menopause by Mariella Frostrup
• Menopause Mandate 2025 survey
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Liz tackles your queries on cervical polyps, supplements for elderly parents, natural alternatives to weight loss jabs, and mushroom coffee.

There's a question from Diane on vaginal oestrogen and cervical polyps, and another from Aurora how to support aging parents with their health in later life.

Liz also looks at reactions to weight loss injections for Karen and shares natural alternatives to support metabolism and weight management. She also takes a deep dive into whether mushroom coffee is a wellness trend that's worth the hype for Kathy.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Strong bones save lives, with Kate Muir
• Avoid osteoporosis and frailty, with Dr Vonda Wright
• The Better Metabolism - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Liz on why she loves orzo
• Hifas da Terra mushroom supplements
• Bristol Fungarium mushroom tinctures - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Struggle to maintain a healthy weight, despite doing all the 'right' things? Lifestyle medicine doctor and GP Dr Camilla Stokholm joins Liz to reveal why we shouldn't let calories distract us from the quality of our food.

Camilla shares her experience with rapid weight gain, IBS and hormonal acne, and shares why our gut microbiome might be key to losing excess fat.

Liz and Camilla also dig deep into hunger hormones and how chronic stress can make it difficult to maintain a healthy weight, plus share glucose hacks to support your metabolism in midlife.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• What Your Doctor Eats, by Dr Camilla Stokholm
• Follow Camilla on Instagram
• The Diet Myth, by Dr Tim Spector
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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