Vision of Health

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 importantBusting the myths of ‘immune boosting’ and why we might not want to believe the marketing claimsHow 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_ukPlease do follow/subscribe so we can keep hearing from your favourite experts.

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 nowHow much exercise we should really be doingWhat type of exercise we should ALL be doing Whether women should train differently to menThe 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 2024Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/shorts/2Tc_q7v3TBo?si=cvoNLJpBNM1UxQ2JIf 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/id1560651240This 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_ukPlease do follow/subscribe, share with your friends and family and leave me a review!

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 mindsetWhere 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 yearsHow we should be using social media to protect our mental wellbeingTakeaway tips to improve your mindset and mental resilienceWatch 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/B098GSZ11TThis 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_ukPlease do follow/subscribe, share with your friends and family and leave me a review!

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 coversWhat actually is sleep and what is happening in our body Whether sleep is a neglected pillar of our healthWhat happens to our body and health if we don’t get enough sleepHow 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 insomniaTakeaway 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=itpyzkahff8This 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_ukPlease do follow/subscribe, share with your friends and family and leave me a review!

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 foodHow 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 foodsGlucose 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/1399620053This 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_ukPlease do follow/subscribe, share with your friends and family and leave me a review!

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 coversWhat the term ‘Women’s Health’ really meansThe Gender Health Gap ExplainedThe hormonal fluctuations seen in the menstrual cycle & menstrual cycle trackingWhat 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 PCOSHow to check our breasts What is going on during the menopause and HRTWATCH 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 updateThis 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_ukPlease do follow/subscribe, share with your friends and family and leave me a review!

Fertility is a sensitive topic, and often we avoid these conversations until the moments it really matters and the pressure is on.  In this episode of Vision of Health, Dr Helen O’Neill MSc PhD, shares her expert knowledge in fertility and reproductive health, to empower us to get in tune with our hormones and not delay the important conversations until it’s too late. Dr Helen O’Neill, a lecturer in reproductive  science and molecular genetics at UCL and with over 15 years experience, leads a research team investigating causes of infertility. She is also the CEO of Hertility Health, a platform offering at home fertility and hormone testing, helping women take control over their health and fertility.  Helen shares her expert, but relatable advice on why we need to take our head out of the sand and learn about the fundamentals of our hormones and fertility as a pillar of our health, regardless of whether we want children or not. This episode covers:How our hormones and reproductive health impact our wider healthLifestyle factors influencing our hormones and reproductive health When we need to start thinking about our fertility and ‘biological clock’ Do men have the same pressures?Hormonal contraception The telltale signs you might have an issue with hormones or fertility The most common causes of infertility How to optimise your chances of getting pregnantEgg freezing WATCH the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a2qy7qjk2E&ab_channel=VisionofHealthwithDrFrankieJackson-Spence Follow Dr Frankie on Instagram @drfrankiejs If you want to hear more from Dr Helen O’Neill head to her social media page @hertility_health and @dr.helenoneill and website www.hertilityhealth.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_ukPlease do follow/subscribe, share with your friends and family and leave me a review!