The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

• #301 Anticancer diet, lifestyle and supplements with the UK’s first NHS Integrative Oncologist Professor Robert Thomas

  Up to 40% of cancers are attributable to modifiable risk factors, including diet, obesity, alcohol, tobacco use, and physical inactivity. The WCRF estimates that about 1 in 3 cancer cases in high-income countries could be prevented by healthier diets, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular physical activity. And according to the National Cancer Institute in the US, physical inactivity is a recognized risk factor for colon, breast, and endometrial cancer.But even with the best intentions there’s a lot of confusion around lifestyle and cancer. One day it’s red meat, the next it’s microwaves. We hear about them in headlines, social media posts or passed around in conversation, which can make it really hard to know what matters most.I’m joined today by Professor Robert Thomas, an NHS oncologist and researcher who’s spent decades studying how lifestyle (from food and movement to gut health and supplements) affects cancer risk and recovery.We talk about …🧠 Common cancer myths - mushrooms and herbs🥗 Anticancer diets – What to eat to reduce your risk.🦠 Gut health & cancer – The powerful connection between your microbiome and cancer.🔥 Inflammation & risk – How chronic inflammation increases cancer susceptibility.🏃‍♂️ Exercise & cancer – The science behind how movement helps fight cancer cells.🧴 Microplastics & personal care products – The hidden risks in everyday items.💄 Aluminium in makeup & deodorants – Investigating the potential health impacts.👶 Fertility impact – How lifestyle and environmental exposures may affect reproductive health.He’s also recently appointed Head of Integrative Oncology at The Royal London Hospital for Integrative Medicine making him the UK’s first NHS Integrative Oncologist, to complement his existing role as an NHS Consultant Oncologist at Addenbrooke's and Bedford Hospitals. He is also a Clinical Teacher at Cambridge University. At the start of our conversation we talk about his new role and the types of patients he encounters.View the podcast on our YouTube ChannelYou can find out more from Professor on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ProfThomasMDBooks: How to Live, Keeping healthy with Cancer🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• #300 10 Ultimate Health Habits from 300 Episodes of The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast

  Today marks the 300th episode of The Doctor’s Kitchen podcast!I started this journey 8 years ago and since then I’ve sat down with world-class researchers, doctors, nutritionists, neuroscientists, exercise physiologists and many more, all with the aim of sharing their knowledge so you can improve your health and understanding of food and lifestyle medicine.What has made the biggest difference to me personally are a few simple rituals I return to, even when I am sleep deprived, overwhelmed… or caring for a very cute but very demanding newborn.In this episode, I’m walking you through the daily and weekly habits, shared by some of our amazing guests, that have actually stuck. The ones that help me feel better, think more clearly and stay grounded, no matter what the week throws at me.Episodes referenced in this podcast:Ep #281 with TJ Power - Digital devices and mental healthEp #291 - Prof Leigh Breen - Exercising for older adultsEp #6 - Dr Michael Farquar - Sleep for Night shift workersEp #282 - Dr Kiran Chopra - Exercise strategies for longevityEp #193 with Johann Hari - Why You Can't FocusEp #267 with Dr Louisa Nicola - Sleep health and how to optimise your brain🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• #299 What You Need to Know About “Leaky Gut”? with Dr Rupy Aujla

  It’s World Gut Health Day this week (officially known as World Digestive Health Day), and I wanted to do a dive into something I get asked about more frequently. And that’s leaky gut.I’m cutting through the supplement marketing and scary-sounding terms to talk about:Why your gut might need support even if you feel totally fineWhy gut health is linked to bloating, fatigue, brain fog and moreWhat “leaky gut” actually meansCan you test for leaky gut, and are the online kits worth itMy favourite foods for a healthy gutFor gut-friendly recipes, check out our collection in the Doctor’s Kitchen app and website – all designed with fibre, polyphenols and plant variety in mind to support a healthy gut.👉 https://tdk.link/gut-health-recipesPapers referencedhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6790068/#S10 https://www.clinicalnutritionjournal.com/article/S0261-5614(21)00416-7/fulltext https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29519916/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8427160/#s1🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• #298 How to Reduce Inflammation with Dental and Oral Care | Dr Victoria Sampson

  We brush our teeth every day. It’s one of those things we do without thinking. But your mouth is doing so much more than just housing your teeth. It has a strong link with protecting your heart, avoiding type 2 diabetes and even potentially preventing dementia. In fact having a regular hygienist appointment can improve your blood sugar levels and significantly reduce inflammation in the body.Flossing, brushing properly and even tongue scraping is far more than keeping your teeth looking spick and span, it’s critical to keeping inflammation in balance which could extend to longevity benefits. But what about fluoride in toothpaste, mouth washes, antibacterial gums and prebiotic flossing?Today, I’m joined by Dr Victoria Sampson - a functional dentist and researcher who’s changing how we think about oral health. She’s helping us understand that the mouth isn’t separate from the rest of the body, it’s also where chronic disease shows up.Today we’ll discuss:👄 The 5 signs your mouth is trying to tell you about your health🧠 What your oral health reveals about your brain, heart and gut🦷 How to care for your mouth in under 5 minutes a day👩🏽‍⚕️ The daily routine a dentist wants you to follow💦 Why saliva is much more important than you think🔬Whether we should be testing our ‘oral microbiome’?We’ll also talk about why I’m going to be adding propolis, mouth taping, chewing gum and tongue scraping to my regime. If you’re interested in learning more about Dr Victoria’s clinic and tests, check the show notes or head to https://thslabs.co.ukOral Microbiome Test (ORALIS-1): https://thslabs.co.uk/@Drvictoriasampson🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• #297 One Mental Health Tip From Every Expert

  I asked some of the brilliant minds we've had on The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast (doctors, neuroscientists, psychiatrists, nutritionists) one question: What’s your number one tip for better mental health? The truth is, there’s no single fix. Mental health is a mosaic of biology, lifestyle, connection, meaning and nourishment. It’s not something we “deal with” when things fall apart. It’s something we need to tend to every day, like we do with brushing our teeth or watering plants.These insights are not only evidence-based, but deeply human. I hope you find something in this episode that resonates with you, whether it’s a small shift, a fresh perspective or a reminder to care of yourself.You’ll hear from:TJ Power, neuroscientistDr Romayne Gadelrab, Consultant Psychiatrist Julia Samuel, psychotherapistKiran Chopra, Sport and Exercise PhysiologistDr Megan Rossi, dietitian & researcherDrew Ramsey, PsychiatristDr. Amrita Vijay, researcherDr Miguel Toribio-Mateas, neuroscientistI’ll be giving you the low down on food and mental health to kick off the episode too!🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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