Can we meet all of our nutritional requirements through diet alone? Should we be using supplements? What is the difference between standard nutrient reference values and optimal nutrient reference values?  How do we distinguish between a good quality and a not so good quality product/company?All these questions and more will be addressed in our latest podcast episode in which Pete discusses the in's and out's of nutrient availability in the diet with Ben Brown, Director of the Nutritional Medicine Institute and Editor of the Nutritional Medicine Journal. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

In this episode I chat once more with our resident genetics expert Helen Gauche. This episode is dedicated to a discussion of the APOE gene. In particular we will discussing the APOE4 variant of this gene - this variant is most highly associated with increased Alzheimer's and Cardiovascular risk. It has a powerful effect over many processes within the body. This episode is a must for people who want more understanding of genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease but importantly what lifestyle changes you would want to make if you discover that you have an E4 variation of the APOE gene. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

In this episode, Pete chats with Yuwa Astar. Yuwa is a Naturopath and is also a consultant for Australian supplement company, Activated Probiotics. During this episode you can hear Pete and Yuwa discuss the fascinating topic of probiotics and their application not only in treating a wide range of conditions but also during different life stages.  Research in the field of probiotics is now identifying the importance of specific strains of probiotics in treating certain conditions. Pete and Yuwa discuss how this knowledge and the wider range of strain specific products available  can help practitioners when treating patients. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

In this episode I chat with my long term colleague and friend Richard Moat, the Functional Thinking Psychologist.  Rich has helped myself and my colleagues on numerous occasions to overcome difficulties in the clinician/patient relationship. During the podcast Richard and I spend time discussing these relationships and how destructive habits can interfere with our long term health gains. Most of us are at some point in our lives guilty of sabotaging our health by continuing to hold on to bad habits. Why do we do this though? Well, if you want to understand the complexities behind this behaviour then I urge you to take a listen to this podcast episode and hear Rich break it down and explain it in a way that we can all understand and relate to.  Whether you are a patient and especially if you are a practitioner,  I guarantee you will benefit from listening to this insightful conversation with Rich.Are you looking to improve your overall health for the long term? Head over to our website to find out how we can help!Follow us on Instagram: @fmedassociatesTo be the first to hear our next podcast episodes, sign up to our newsletter. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

Pete interviews the world's foremost authority on muscle mass, ageing and protein. Pete questions Professor Stu Phillips on the last 3 decades of muscle research (a lot of it his own research) . He also explores why having good muscle mass as you age is likely the most important intervention we can do for overall health. Pete says, "This has been a huge privilege for me personally. I started my career as an exercise scientist and still see exercise as the key intervention for health and optimal ageing. To be able to chat to Stu, having read and followed a lot of his research over the decades,  has been super cool. Make no mistake, if you are interested in ageing well, this is a must podcast." Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

The world of pain management has significantly changed in the last 2 decades and whilst pain medication can have some positive impacts, it is unlikely to solve the root causes of pain. Pain expert Deirdre Nazareth introduces the new world of pain management. We cover questions such as 'why do we feel pain?' and 'why do we not feel pain equally?' Deirdre also shares tips to help you manage your pain better without medication.  If you are looking for more tips to manage your pain better, download our free guide here: https://www.functional-medicine.associates/5-steps-for-managing-your-pain. It will help you to understand your pain better and empower you to make lifestyle changes that will make a real positive impact for the long run.For more about our services, visit: www.functional-medicine.associatesFollow us on Instagram here (@fmedassociates)If you've enjoyed this episode and have learnt something new, please leave a 5 star review, subscribe and share with your friends, family and colleagues.Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

The days of population advice on health for the individual is over. We now have the capacity to identify much of how we create health or sickness in an individual by getting a better understanding of  their genes and how these genes choose to express themselves based on the life we lead. Genetics expert Helen Gauche is interviewed by Pete. Helen provides a wonderful narrative of where we are currently with DNA Health testing. She explains how informative it is, what to look for in a test and in a company, and gives some great examples using Pete's genomic results.Personalised medicine and personalised advice on health gets closer through understanding your genes and their expression.Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

In this episode we welcome back our resident Biological Dentist, Dr John Roberts. We'll hear John talk about how the structure and shape of the mouth develops through childhood, and the potential impact on later life. We discuss how it can be affected by things such as breastfeeding, dummies and/or thumb sucking, the removal of teeth and the addition of braces. Throughout this episode there is a key theme around mouth breathing. Listen to Dr John Roberts explain the negative effects of mouth breathing and how mouth taping can have a huge impact on your overall health. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

In this episode of Functional Medicine Bitesized Pete chats with Professor Rob Thomas, Consultant Oncologist across the Bedford and Cambridgeshire NHS Trust. Rob is also Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Science at  the University of Bedfordshire.  Pete and Rob talk about the study that Rob and his team carried out during the COVID 19 Pandemic investigating the links between gut health and severity of COVID outcomes. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

If you are suffering with gum disease, have previously had a root canal or ever wondered whether your mercury fillings may be problematic, Pete and eminent Biological Dentist Dr John Roberts discuss these subjects in detail. They also talk about dentistry and oral health with particular emphasis on how poor oral health increases chronic disease susceptibility. This episode is full of simple tips and clinical pearls to improve your dental knowledge and your dental health. Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

In this episode, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Pete Williams talks with long term mentor Dr Patrick Hanaway MD, special advisor to the Institute for Functional Medicine. Pete & Pat chat about:A deeper understanding of Functional Medicine  - what is Functional Medicine? (and what is it not?)The Functional Medicine work at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic. Validating this approach in the wider scientific community.Functional Medicine and COVID-19 - how and why a systems approach achieves better results.If you've enjoyed this episode and have learnt something new, please leave a 5 star review, subscribe and share with your friends, family and colleagues.For more about our services, visit: www.functional-medicine.associatesSign up to our newsletter here.Follow us on instagram: @fmedassociatesOne last thing....Nutri Advanced have very kindly offered a 10% discount on all Vitamin  D products in their range. Simply visit their website and use the code PETE10Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!

In this episode, I'm chatting with Senior Nutritional Therapist, Sarah Sharpe from Nutri Advanced, about Vitamin D. You will hear us discuss the basic functions of this Vitamin, why we need it, how much we need and why certain individuals and populations may need more or less. We turn specifically to the role of Vitamin D in relation to Covid 19. Using a functional medicine perspective, we provide you with the knowledge and tools to optimise your levels throughout the year. If you've enjoyed this episode and have learnt something new, please leave a 5 star review, subscribe and share with your friends, family and colleagues. For more about our services, visit: www.functional-medicine.associatesFollow us on instagram: @fmedassociatesOne last thing....Nutri Advanced have very kindly offered a 10% discount on all Vitamin  D products in their range. Simply visit their website and use the code PETE10Thanks for listening to our podcast and please feel free to get in touch: Tweet us at @fmedassociatesFollow us on Instagram or Facebook @fmedassociates Email us on info@fm.associates For more information about our services please visit our website www.functional-medicine.associates We would love to hear from you!