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Are you looking for a novel way to ease the stresses and strains of daily life on your mind and body? Floatation therapy maybe just what you are looking for. Floatation therapy is fabulous way to achieve states of complete and effortless relaxation. Backed by decades of scientific research, floating is a great way to reduce stress, muscle tension and much more. Ed Hawley from Floatworks joins me this week to share his floating secrets. He describes how a float session works, the science behind the effects and the benefits to mind body and spirit. So much goodness by just lying back and floating! To learn more, go to Floatworks.com, and if you'd like to experience the joy of floating just enter 'FLOATHEAL' at checkout to receive a 20% discount! Follow Floatworks @the_floatworks on Instagram and @floatworks on Facebook For notifications and extended show notes for new episodes, go to Londonheal.com

Optimising health for peak performance seems to be quite a male dominated domain. However, taking women's biology into account allows them to benefit from peak performance interventions too. Whether CEO, entrepreneur or stressed out mum, high performance health programmes are for everyone. Many of her clients are men. However, Angela also tailors programmes for women to reach their peak performance goals. Angela applies a holistic approach that strengthens mind, body and spirit. Using genetics, cutting edge science and lifestyle habits, she designs a 7 'S' programme to help women as well as men to optimise all areas of their lives. For more Info see AngelaFosterPerformance.com Download Angela's free course at bitly/dnaoptimization Follow her on Instagram @AngelaSFoster

The term 'Medicinal Mushrooms' likely conjures images of psychedelic experiences. However, almost all mushrooms can have profound effects on our physical bodies and states of wellbeing. Biochemist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, Martin Powell, is a leading authority on the medicinal properties of mushrooms. In his eyes, all mushrooms are magic and have to the potential to heal. This week he shares how almost all mushrooms can act as immune system modulators. Indeed, many mushrooms contain compounds that can nurture the gut and the microbiome. Some can even regulate cholesterol. Martin helps lift the confusion by describing the most common species seen in health food stores. But as Martin emphasises, health should not come in a bottle. His take home advice is eat more mushrooms, but cook them first! For more information visit MartinPowell.net. For further reading for lay persons, Medicinal Mushrooms - The Essential Guide and for practitioners and clinicians, Medicinal Mushrooms - The Clinical

Mindfulness meditation is now an established method for reducing stress, anxiety and depression. But are there other ways if being mindful that are both fun and benefit our mental and physical health? Masterpeace combines painting with mindfulness to create a novel, mindful art experience. Co-founder, Zena el Farra, joins me this week to talk about the Masterpeace concept. She shares how the idea for Masterpeace was born, and how creating art to support mental health is put into practice in a truly unique way. Zena and her artist instructors support guests of all ages and abilities to explore their creative side. Using meditation, bespoke exercises and a full painting experience, guests learn to relax, manage their expectations, and get those creative juices flowing. In a world full of hustle and bustle and results-driven tasks, taking the time out to just get creative is good for mind, body and soul. And that creativity can spill out into all areas of life, especially when shared in community. To learn m

Can we utilise music for more than art and entertainment? The answer is a resounding yes! Barry Goldstein is a speaker, writer, music producer and composer with a passion for utilising music to bring about transformation. His unique understanding of how music can influence our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies has also resulted in collaborations with Dr Joe Dispenza, Greg Braden and Neale Donald Walsch to name just a few. In this episode, he shares his own journey to discovering how music can reconnect us to our hearts and discover our own heart code. He shares his knowledge on how to use music as a tool to move us into heart and brain coherence. This allows us to access the stillness of our minds and receive inspiration, insight and healing. He also shares his own breathing technique, called the Heart Song Breathing Process. Barry discusses studies using his own and other music as a healing modality for various conditions. Barry truly believes that setting a daily programme of music can hel

Any conversation about health has to start with childhood. Food choices and nutritional habits formed in childhood dictate our relationship with food. The UK has a school meal programme for children that has come under scrutiny in the past. Nicole Pisani was a former head chef of a leading London restaurant. She gave up that role to engage in helping future generations of children eat well and develop healthy food habits. She co-founded the charity, 'Chefs in Schools' to inspire change in school food by freely sharing knowledge of what works well, both in kitchens and classrooms, to schools across the country. A central part of the model is also providing education and hands on experience for the children. This encompasses growing, harvesting, preparing and eating food as a holistic approach. With the motto, 'Better is Possible' Chefs in Schools provides various models from training existing teams to installing head chefs and whole school transformations. Children and their parents/guardians are involved in

Do you feel health is just too complicated? Are bad habits getting in your way? Helping people live into joyful longevity is the mission of Andrew Jobling. Andrew joins me this week to discuss the Wellness Puzzle, the culmination of 30 years experience in the health and wellness industry. He shares his epiphany that learning to regulate your emotional states is the key to optimal health. Andrew motivates people to action by realising that health is not a matter of choice. It is the foundation upon which all areas of your life depend. He believes that living 'on purpose' is the guiding light to shift your perception of how to view life. We also discuss equipping young people with the tools be happy, healthy and resilient. Andrew addresses the increase in chronic disease and mental health disorders. The Wellness Puzzle comprises 7 pieces. From mindset to nutrition and exercise, Andrew shares his knowledge on what it takes to achieve joyful longevity. For more, go to AndrewJobling.com.au Subscribe for New

Adverse Childhood Experiences can increase your risk for disease as an adult. Just as important as what did happen, is what didn't happen. Emotional neglect and challenges to feelings of safety can result in attachment trauma. When left unresolved, this can initiate a cascade of events resulting in many of today's chronic diseases. Niki Gratrix is an expert and tireless campaigner in the field of trauma related illness. Niki is also a functional medicine practitioner and takes a truly holistic approach. This week, she shares her extraordinary wealth of knowledge in understanding the role of unresolved trauma in health and disease. Her commitment to communicating evidence-based research to support this idea is bearing fruit. It is now becoming increasingly accepted by the functional medicine and medical community. We also discuss the effects of intergenerational trauma, and collective trauma. Niki addresses the role of genes and personality types in response to trauma and stress. The good news is that traum

And now for something completely different.... This week is a short and snappy episode that starts with a cool new feature at London Heal. The audio content of the most recent episodes is now searchable with keywords! In addition, a quick review on some interesting new scientific findings. First up we take a look at a new study of the health benefits of banning sugary soda drinks at the UCSF medical campus. A recent meta analysis just published looks at the effects of substituting with Vitamin D on lipids in the blood. These lipids include the dreaded cholesterol and triglycerides. Last up, an article discussing the possible reasons why women seem to develop symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) twice as much as men. Check out the new search function HERE or go to one of the most recent episode pages at Londonheal.com and click the link below the player. Further reading: Original JAMA paper on effects of Soda Ban on Health Original article in Nutrition Reviews on the effects of Vitamin D

Every cell in your body is electric. Direct contact with the earth neutralises the body to the Earth's potential and grounds us. This process is instantaneous and scientifically proven to benefit our health. And yet, human beings can go through decades without ever connecting to the earth. Laura Koniver MD is a staunch advocate of grounding. This week she joins me to share her valuable knowledge on the many health benefits of grounding. She challenges the medical community's readiness to diagnose using the electrical systems of the body, but refusal to consider it a treatment modality. Laura also discusses the importance of shielding as well as grounding. We discuss the impact of grounding on physiology and psychology in the modern urban world. Laura also provides easy tips to ground, even in a concrete jungle. She also shares the best way to help our children get grounded. As Laura points out, we spend our lives trying the get the earth into our bodies through eating, breathing and meditating. But, the easie

If you think that herbs and acupuncture are all that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has to offer, you are very mistaken. The essence of TCM is indeed to 'nourish life' or Yang Sheng. Yang Sheng is the self-care part of TCM and is a self-healing system. The system comprises simple but powerful habits and lifestyle techniques that you can perform yourself. Today's guest, Katie Brindle, calls this gaining 'Mastery over your Health'. Katie is a fully qualified TCM practitioner. She is passionate about bringing the powerful, yet little known, self-healing properties of Yang Sheng to a western audience. She developed a methodology known as the Hayo'u method, which distils this philosophy into easy and enjoyable steps. Her method starts with simple, quick techniques to rescue and restore a stressed body and nervous system back to balance. Part of her method uses a ritual known as Gua Sha. This 'press-stroking' with a jade tool not only restores inner wellbeing, but also leads to radiant, youthful looking skin.

CBD is the buzz word of the moment. But does it really help support health and wellbeing or is it commercial hype? Since the discovery of the body's own endocannabinoid system in the late 90's, we now understand the mechanism of action for plant cannabinoids. This lends credence to the beneficial effects reported for CBD being a real thing. This week, Jade Proudman joins me to share her journey back to a state of health thanks to CBD. Following her positive experience, Jade and her husband launched a company in 2016 to bring safe, legal and effective CBD to a wider audience. She explains what CBD is and how it is thought to work. We clear up any confusion around CBD as opposed to medical cannabis. She also clarifies the difference between CBD isolates and whole plant extracts. Jade is very active in the CBD world, working together with organisations to establish guidelines that ensure CBD products are safe, effective and ethical. Her ethos is to provide a wrap around service helping consumers access the right

Do you need to drop a few pounds? Do you know that you could feel better and do better in life, but just can't get there? Most of us live below our potential, whether that's in terms of health, vitality or success. Ben Coomber hosts the number one health and fitness podcast. He describes himself as an everyday athlete living an awesome life. This week Ben joins me to discuss his path to wellness after losing weight, getting fit and resolving health issues. Now a qualified nutritionist and coach, Ben helps people get on a path to health and vitality that results in lasting change. He talks about the enormous role that mindset plays in identifying your goals, identifying the obstacles, and finding the optimal path for you to reach those goals. We talk about nutrition, exercise and lifestyle habits that benefit everyone and how you can tailor them to address individual needs. From the athlete to the busy mum, change is always possible to allow you to have the health, energy and vitality to live the life you want

An estimated 85% of adult women with ADHD go undiagnosed. ADHD in women often presents differently than in men. Moreover, women suffer significantly more from the emotional effects of the disorder. Getting a diagnosis is the first step in turning a potentially life-wrecking disorder into a life of fulfilment, happiness and success. This week, my daughter, Kassandra, and I co-host this episode on adult ADHD. Both diagnosed recently, we are at the beginning of our ADHD journey. We discuss the immense relief a diagnosis brings. We describe some of the common and less common symptoms seen particularly in women. We discuss some of the emotional impact of having ADHD and why ADHD often comes along with other disorders. We debunk some myths and talk about the sunny sides of ADHD. Our aim is to raise awareness, especially in women. We hope that sharing our story helps you find out you're not lazy, flakey and stupid, you might just have ADHD. And once you know that, you can start to live a life you love. Resources ar

Do you have energy for your day when you get out of bed? Increasing numbers of people are far more tired than they should be. Sadly many of them go on to develop a chronic fatigue disorder like CFS/ME and fibromyalgia. These conditions seriously impact our quality of life and can suck the joy out of living. Alex Howard had a seven year journey with ME. Taking his recovery into his own hands he learned, explored and tried almost everything. He translated all that he had learned into a book and founded the Optimal Health Clinic to address treating fatigue disorders holistically with an integrative approach. Alex shares his wisdom on the current theories and his personal and professional experience on the causes of fatigue disorders. We discuss the relevance of adrenal fatigue in the context of being a symptom rather than a cause. Alex also shares the myriad of factors that determine treatment options. He emphasis is on understanding that the most recent or most likely candidate for the illness is almost always

Is consciousness a creation of and limited to the brain? Phenomena such as Out of Body Experiences (OBEs) would suggest otherwise. Moreover, such experiences are often transformational and can change people lives. Jade Shaw is fascinated by precisely this feature of OBEs and has dedicated her life to exploring, teaching and researching their effects. She relates her own experience that launched her new career and the insights that she gained. Beyond that, she discusses the differences between OBEs, lucid dreaming and near death experiences. Jade shares some compelling evidence that OBEs are an extension of consciousness beyond the boundaries of the body. Furthermore, we discuss how OBEs are a tool for transformation, especially for overcoming limitations and fear. Jade covers some techniques to initiate them and the best way to ensure safe, exciting travels! For more information go to JadeShaw.com Facebook @walkbetweenworlds Instagram @becoming_transcendant Become a London Heal Insider and receive EXCLUSIV

Are you getting ready for your summer holiday? A holiday can be more than just fun and relaxation away from the daily grind. This week's episode draws from previous episodes to provide 6 tips on how to make the most of your holiday and improve your mental and physical wellbeing. The first three tips revolve around sun exposure, sleep and exercise. The last three tips are on Food, Community and Meditation. Useful little practices that can improve your holiday experience. You can return in better health and armed with tools to integrate into daily life. For more information on the episodes mentioned or to become a London Heal Insider, please visit LondonHeal.com. London Heal Insiders also receive Free Access to extended show notes.

A cancer diagnosis can be a frightening and overwhelming event for both patient and friends and family. Integrative oncology is a new approach to treating patients from a holistic perspective and places the patient's overall wellbeing at the core. Catherine Zollman MD is the medical director of Penny Brohn, a charity that supports cancer patients and those affected using such an approach. Catherine describes how looking at diet, exercise, mind, spirit and emotions can deeply influence a person's cancer journey. She shares the various offerings available to patients, including short stay, residential visits to the centre in Bristol. It is always possible to help cancer patients in some way and offering a safe and supportive environment is a keystone service at Penny Brohn. All services are free of charge and any patient can self refer and receive help. At the forefront of true integrative oncology, Penny Brohn is a marvellous resource for any person affected by cancer. For more information or to donate, pleas

Are you so busy loving your life that you don't have time for fear, regret and hate? Best selling author and health and wellness expert, Karen Salmansohn joins me this week as we discuss all things living longer and better. Karen shares her philosophy on mastering modern life and the importance of learning to move through pain. Karen realised her dream of becoming a mother at the age of fifty. As a late in life mum, Karen's run in with health problems spurned her commitment to living and ageing well. She shares her insights on living a healthy lifestyle and emphasises the importance of fun, good relationships and managing stress and negative self talk. Having trained as a yoga and meditation instructor, she shares tips on two minute sensory meditations from her newest book, Instant Calm, for those too busy to meditate. Karen also describes her tribe - the Wellderly - and how to keep yourself vibrant and healthy without "groaning older". An inspiring and uplifting discussion peppered with great tips and tricks

Are you living a telomere-friendly lifestyle? Telomere length is a measure of longevity and predisposition for degenerative disease. The good news is that we can help protect our telomeres by the way we choose to live our lives. In this week's episode, Elissa Epel, co author of 'The Telomere Effect', shares her groundbreaking research on the effects of stress and psychology on telomere length. She describes what is detrimental to our telomeres, but also all the positive things we can do to protect and, indeed, lengthen them. We talk about the importance of maternal physical and psychological health and the role it plays in the telomere length of the offspring. A topic that has huge socioeconomic and psychosocial implications. Elissa lets us in on her current research on various methods to harness the power of positive stress, such as Wim Hoff breathing techniques. She also describes the effects of banning sugared drinks and how these results should encourage activism at the local level to create meaningful ch