Metagenics Institute Podcast

Lessons in Interpreting Pathology with Rachel Arthur

June 8th, 2021  |  1 hr 2 mins

health, metagenics, nathan rose, pathology, rachel arthur, research, science

With over 20 years of experience in the clinic and the ‘classroom’ as one of the top practitioners and educators in integrative nutrition and health, Rachel Arthur has attracted a large following of clinicians who value her outstanding independent, unbiased education and leadership. With a particular interest and highly developed skill-set in diagnostics, Rachel helps Practitioners derive important information from mainstream pathology results.

In this episode, Rachel shares insights into common pathology markers, including GGT, ALT and ALP as well as CRP, uric acid and the albumin / globulin ratio. She highlights the importance of monitoring intraindividual shifts and imparts valuable considerations for interpretation. This is a must-listen for health professionals!

The Misunderstood Science of Metabolism with Herman Pontzer

May 18th, 2021  |  1 hr 51 secs

doctor, energy, exercise, health, herman pontzer, metabolic, metagenics, misunderstood metabolism, nathan rose, research, revolution, science, studies, weight loss

Dr Herman Pontzer is an internationally recognised researcher in human energetics and evolution.

Psychedelics for Mental Health

April 27th, 2021  |  39 mins 46 secs

anxiety, depression, dr alana roy, mental health, mental illness, mind medicine, nathan rose, practitioners, psychedelics, research, tania de jong

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Tania de Jong and Dr Alana Roy from Mind Medicine Australia to discuss the use of psychedelics for mental health.
Mind Medicine Australia (MMA) is a charity that seeks to alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness in Australia through expanding the treatment options available to medical practitioners and their patients. MMA are focused on the development of safe and effective psychedelic-assisted therapies to cure a range of mental illnesses.

Sugar facts and fiction with Dr Tim Crowe

April 8th, 2021  |  46 mins 26 secs

artificial, cancer, diabetes, doctor, educator, fat, metagenics, nathan rose, obesity, research, science, studies, sugar, sweeteners, tim crowe, type 2 diabetes, weight gain

What if sugar isn’t as bad as it’s made out to be? Nathan discusses all things sugar with career research scientist and educator Dr Tim Crowe. Dr Crowe draws on 25 years in research to address conflicting information in the field of nutrition. He hosts the popular podcast Thinking Nutrition and is co-author of the book Understanding Nutrition. If you’re looking for a research update on sugar, you came to the right place.

Managing Perimenopause with Lara Briden

March 16th, 2021  |  1 hr 35 secs

hormonal support, hormonal therapy, hormone repair manual, hormones, lara briden, menopause, metagenics, nathan rose, perimenopause, period, puberty

Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the book Period Repair Manual - a practical guide for treating period problems with nutrition, supplements, and bioidentical hormones. This year, Lara has released her new book, The Hormone Repair Manual, which explains how to navigate the change of perimenopause and relieve symptoms with natural treatments. In this episode, she explains the ins and outs of ‘second puberty' and her favourite nutrients to support this time of life, as well as a fascinating evolutionary perspective on menopause. Tune in for a host of clinical gems!

Reversing Your Epigenetic Age with Kara Fitzgerald

February 23rd, 2021  |  52 mins

Kara Fitzgerald and her research team were the first to demonstrate potential reversal of biological age in humans by targeting methylation. In their study, the prescribed program included multiple components with documented mechanistic activity on epigenetic pathways. Tune in to hear the details of her research and learn how to influence your epigenetics.
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald has a doctorate of naturopathic medicine, and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. She is on faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine, and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She regularly lectures internationally for several organizations and is in private practice in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

The role of MCAS in the gut, brain and beyond with Tania Dempsey

February 1st, 2021  |  1 hr 11 mins

diet, dr tania dempsey, gastrointestinal health, gut, health, histamine intolerance, mast cell activation syndrome, mcas

As an expert in mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), Dr Tania Dempsey, imparts priceless information regarding the nature and treatment of this insidious condition. Among many insights, Dr Dempsey explains how to distinguish histamine intolerance from MCAS, the impact of this condition on gastrointestinal health, as well as views on the connection between COVID-19 and MCAS. Importantly, Dr Dempsey draws on years of experience to provide advice on the identification and management of MCAS.

Dr. Dempsey is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She has served as an attending physician at a large multi-specialty medical practice in White Plains, NY, and since opened AIM Centre for Personalised Medicine.

The Science Behind Medicinal Cannabis with Jason Wilson

January 5th, 2021  |  1 hr 34 mins

Science educator, Jason Wilson is the host of The Curious About Cannabis Podcast which answers questions about the world’s most controversial plant – Cannabis. In this episode, Wilson provides an in-depth history lesson on Cannabinoid science, as well as the use of Cannabis extracts for medicinal purposes and the future of Cannabis research.

Exploring the Endocannabinoid System, PEA and OEA with Prof Daniele Piomelli

December 16th, 2020  |  1 hr 5 mins

cannabinoid research, cannabis, daniele piomelli, health, metagenics, nathan rose, nature, nature medicine, neuroscience, professor, science, university of california

Daniele Piomelli joins us from the University of California, Irvine, where he is the Louise Turner Arnold Chair in Neurosciences and Distinguished Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Pharmacology and Biological Chemistry. Piomelli is the author of over 400 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Nature, Science, Nature Medicine, PNAS and Nature Neuroscience, three books, and 34 patents. He is also the Director of the Centre for the Study of Cannabis and Editor-in-Chief of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, the first peer-reviewed journal entirely dedicated to the study of cannabis, its derivatives, and their endogenous counterparts in the human body. In this episode, he shares a wealth of information regarding the endocannabinoid system and the acylethanolamides, oleoylethanolamide (OEA) and palmitoylethanolamide (PEA).

The Science of Longevity with Dr Tommy Wood

December 2nd, 2020  |  1 hr 30 mins

age, ageing, dr tommy wood, genetics, health, life span, longevity, macronutrients, metagenics, nathan rose

Dr Tommy Wood earned his medical degree at the University of Oxford, and subsequently completed PhD in physiology and neuroscience at the University of Oslo. Currently, he holds academic positions at the University of Washington and Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. One of Dr Wood’s research interests is developing easily-accessible methods with which to track human health, performance, and longevity. In this episode, Dr Wood shares a plethora of information regarding the science of longevity, including patterns in ageing, determining biological age, and importantly, whether specific ingredients can increase longevity.

Leaky Gut - Concept or Clinical Entity? A Lesson from Dr Eamonn Quigley

November 3rd, 2020  |  43 mins 16 secs

digestion., digestive disorders, dr eammon quigley, gastroenterology, gut health, health, leaky gut, microbiome, nathan rose, neurogastroenterology, podcast

In this episode, Nathan had the honour of discussing intestinal permeability and ‘leaky gut’ with renowned gastroenterologist, Dr Eamonn Quigley. He is internationally known for his research on gastrointestinal motility disorders, neurogastroenterology and the gut microbiome and has published more than 800 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, editorials, book chapters and case reports. Quigley is past president of the American College of Gastroenterology and the World Gastroenterology Organisation. His current responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the David M. Underwood Chair of Medicine in Digestive Disorders, Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Houston Methodist Hospital, and Professor of Medicine at both the Institute of Academic Medicine and Weill Cornwell Medical College.

New Insights into the Gut-Brain Axis with Scott Anderson

October 13th, 2020  |  1 hr 6 mins

cognitive health, depression, gut health, gut-brain axis, health, mood disorders, science journalist, scott anderson, vagus nerve

For anyone fascinated by the gut-brain connection, this episode is sure to pique your interest. Scott C Anderson is a scientist, science journalist and co-author of the book, The Psychobiotic Revolution. With great enthusiasm, he brings us up to speed on gut-brain axis centred research – from the relationship between gut health and depression, to the role psychobiotics and diet in the management of mental health conditions.