In this episode, we talk about our journey towards improving our podcast audio quality, inspired by a technical glitch from our previous episode. We then dive into the topic of health anxiety, sharing personal definitions and experiences. We discuss how intrusive thoughts about one's health can be overwhelming and how prevalent this issue is today. We highlight the therapeutic benefits of exercise, explaining how physical activity can help manage anxiety by occupying mental bandwidth and providing physical reassurance. We share our personal stories and experiences, including a recent marathon run and how we used fitness to cope with medical treatments and stress. We also touch on the limitations of using Google for self-diagnosis compared to professional medical advice. The conversation includes practical tips for managing health anxiety, like clear communication with healthcare providers and considering professional psychological help when necessary. We wrap up by announcing the topic for our next episode: cancer.00:00 Introduction and Audio Upgrade01:01 Discussing Health Anxiety01:47 Defining Health Anxiety03:37 Impact of Information Overload04:41 Role of Medical Profession in Health Anxiety07:27 Google and Health Anxiety13:09 Personal Experience with Health Anxiety13:35 Exercise as a Remedy for Health Anxiety20:55 Marathon Experience and Pain Reframing23:11 The Mind Game of Marathon Running23:53 Fuelling Strategies for Marathon24:35 Experiencing the Marathon on Mounjaro24:59 Overcoming the Wall at Mile 1826:34 The Role of Exercise in Cancer Recovery27:26 Challenging Health Anxiety with Exercise28:03 The Reassurance Paradox in Anxiety37:12 The Impact of Media on Anxiety38:55 Managing Anxiety with Exercise and Professional Help40:46 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics
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Can you be fat and fit?
Can You Be Fat and Fit? Examining the Relationships Between Weight, Health, and FitnessWe delve deep into the debate about whether you can be fat and fit. Inspired by recent books critical of diet culture, we explore the literature, discuss the impact of language changes in medical terminology, and the intricacies of BMI and waist measurements as indicators of health. We also touch on the misunderstood relationship between adipose tissue and chronic diseases, and the importance of functional fitness. Towards the end, we highlight personal experiences and challenges with weight loss medications. Join us for an enlightening discussion that balances scientific insights with practical advice.00:00 Introduction to the Iron Prescription Podcast00:24 Debating Diet Culture and Health Assumptions02:05 Defining Fat and Fitness05:19 BMI and Its Controversies07:41 Functionality Over Measurements18:04 Personal Fat Threshold and Health Risks22:39 The Impact of Weight on Performance and Health27:35 Understanding BMI and Obesity Categories29:33 The Impact of Visceral Fat31:20 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease33:46 Fitness and Health Indicators36:57 Weight Loss Injections Experience42:26 Addressing Weight Stigma and Misconceptions45:01 Concluding Thoughts and Comments
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Debunking Supplement Myths: The Real Talk on Vitamin D, Omega-3, Collagen & More!
In this episode, we have a deep-dive discussion on the world of supplements. We explore personal supplementation habits, touch on the evidence behind Omega-3, Vitamin D, Creatine, Magnesium, and collagen, and discuss their effectiveness and safety. The conversation also addresses the placebo effect, the power of marketing in the supplement industry, and the challenges in navigating unregulated products. Tune in to get an informed perspective on which supplements might be worth your investment and which could be doing more harm than good.00:00 Introduction to Supplements00:37 Personal Supplement Regimens01:55 Vitamin D: Benefits and Controversies08:24 The Placebo Effect in Supplements12:17 Magnesium: Uses and Evidence19:13 Supplement Industry and Regulation21:56 Weight Loss Injections: Personal Experience23:22 Continued Loss in Clinical Trials23:44 Fish Oil and Omega Supplements23:59 Mediterranean Diet and Health Benefits26:09 Glucosamine and Arthritis27:12 Aspirin: Benefits and Risks29:33 Vitamin D and Individual Variation34:44 Collagen Supplements: Hype vs. Reality40:05 Creatine and Cognitive Benefits41:03 CBD Oils and Cannabinoid Receptors42:36 Upcoming Topics and Conclusion
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10. Ageing Vs Getting Older. What you need to know.
Getting older can bring with it a host of health issues you didn't ask for. Is this the same as ageing? Can you really make a difference to your trajectory of ageing? If so what things make a difference. Discussing this from a perspective of over 20 years clinical experience.
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Episode 9. Should you try weight loss injections?
Everyone is talking about weight loss injections and they are here to stay.
We discuss how they work, what you can expect, what the risks are and what happens when you stop them.
Dr Lynette Ewart and Professor Stuart Maitland-Knibb, both medical doctors who also work with clients as personal trainers, talk about all things overlapping in the health and fitness space.
Discussing topics that patients bring to the consulting room and where the answers might not lie in a prescription.
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