Metagenics Institute Podcast

About the show

Welcome to the Metagenics Institute Podcast where Healthcare Practitioners can hear innovative, cutting-edge information from leading experts from around the world. Join your host, Nathan Rose, to explore the latest evidence in Natural Health, challenge and debunk industry myths and offer practical, tangible, clinical tools which will transform your practice.

Episodes

  • Blood Flow Restriction Training with Dr Brendan Scott

    September 22nd, 2020  |  57 mins 30 secs

    Looking for a novel approach to exercise for chronic disease populations? You’ve come to the right place. Nathan’s guest, Dr Brendan Scott provides a comprehensive review on blood flow restriction (BFR) training, a technique used to enhance muscular strength and hypertrophy through resistance and aerobic exercise. Dr Scott is a Senior lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at Murdoch University and has a keen interest in hypoxic and blood flow restriction training strategies.

  • Retraining the Brain with Ashok Gupta

    August 25th, 2020  |  59 mins 26 secs
    amygdala, ashok gupta, brain, chronic, health, illness, metagenics, nathan rose, neuroplasticity

    Following his ME/CFS diagnosis 20 years ago, Ashok Gupta went on a journey to reclaim his health. His road to recovery emphasised the importance of retraining his brain and he subsequently created a 7-step program to promote neuroplasticity and support healing from chronic illness. In this episode, Gupta explains the basis for his hypothesis and shares an overview of the steps involved in the brain retraining process. A truly fascinating episode, you shan’t be disappointed!

  • Greg Potter and The Order of Sleeping

    August 18th, 2020  |  1 hr 14 mins

    Whether you’re intrigued by the science of sleep or simply looking for tools to improve your sleep quality, there’s no doubt you’ll appreciate this podcast episode. Nathan’s guest, Greg Potter, has a PhD in sleep patterns, dietary habits and metabolic health, and his research has been featured in the likes of TIME magazine and The Washington Post. Potter expertly answers all-important questions such as how much sleep do we actually need? What do sleep tracking devices offer? And how does CBT-I help in the quest for a good night’s rest? Enjoy the pillow talk with Greg Potter.

  • How to Starve Cancer with Jane McLelland

    July 21st, 2020  |  1 hr 10 mins
    cancer, health, healthy living, jane mclelland, metagenics, nathan rose, natural health, research, science

    From 1994 until 2004 Jane McLelland battled two aggressive cancers with metastatic spread. Using her medical knowledge and researching heavily, she put together a cancer-starving formula, using natural therapies, exercise, diet and a unique cocktail of medications. Her personalised prescription saw her cancer “melt away”.

    Listen in to hear her remarkable story, and share her wisdom concerning cancer management.

  • A Deep Dive: Examining Insulin Resistance, Carbohydrate Metabolism and Obesity with Dr Brad Dieter.

    July 10th, 2020  |  1 hr 1 min
    brad dieter, carbohydrate metabolism, diabetes, diet, health, insulin resistance, molecular biology, obesity, physiology

    In his words, Dr Brad Dieter’s goal is to use analytics, data science, and a deep understanding of scientific principles to help solve advanced problems. With a background in exercise physiology, molecular biology and biostatistics, Brad proves an excellent guest, as he and Nathan cover the natural history of diabetes and screening tests to assess insulin resistance, to diet debates and the development of obesity – Is it simply a matter of calories in versus calories out? You will have to listen to find out!

  • The Science of EFT with Dr Peta Stapleton

    June 16th, 2020  |  57 mins 32 secs

    Whether you are new to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or are a seasoned ‘tapper’, this podcast episode is guaranteed to keep you engaged. Interviewee, Dr Peta Stapleton, is a clinical and health psychologist as well as associate professor in psychology at Bond University. Peta has led world-first randomised clinical trials investigating Emotional Freedom Techniques, adding a wealth of research to this field.

  • Screening for Circulating Tumour Cells (CTC) with Karin Ried

    June 2nd, 2020  |  1 hr 14 mins
    cancer, cancer screening, health, immune system, karin ried, prostate cancer, tumor cells

    Back by popular demand! Associate Professor Dr Karin Ried joins Nathan to discuss the National Institute of Integrative Medicine’s ISET®-CTC test. Ried explains how the test detects CTCs, including how it can distinguish between malignant CTCs and benign circulating epithelial cells, as well as nuances around interpretation of results and the value of monitoring CTCs. Enjoy the highly informative conversation with Dr Ried.

  • The Mouth is the Gateway to Health with Dr Burhenne

    May 5th, 2020  |  56 mins 25 secs
    dentist, dr mark burhenne, metagenics, nathan rose, natural health, oral microbiome, sleep

    Dr Mark Burhenne has been practising dentistry for over 30 years and is the author of the #1 best seller, The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox. His passion for oral health and the importance of healthy sleep shines through in this episode, as he offers important insights about the oral microbiome, P gingivalis and sleep apnoea.

  • COVID-19 Update: New Mechanisms and Potential Therapies with Dr Scott Antoine

    April 21st, 2020  |  57 mins 32 secs
    coronavirus, covid-19, healthy, infection, mental wellbeing, mindfulness, mindset, natural supplements, psychologist, supplements, viral, virus, vitamin c, vitamin d

    Dr. Scott Antoine’s résumé includes 24 years practicing as an Emergency Medicine Physician and six years practicing Functional Medicine. As you can appreciate, he has a wealth of knowledge and practice under his belt, and is well placed to provide an update on Coronavirus pathophysiology and the role of potential therapies in preventing and managing the condition.

  • Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic – Stress, Sleep and Mindset with Dr Adrian Lopresti

    April 3rd, 2020  |  46 mins 39 secs
    coronavirus, covid-19, healthy, infection, mental wellbeing, mindfulness, mindset, natural supplements, psychologist, supplements, viral, virus

    Coronavirus has brought about a great deal of changes and uncertainty in society. Rose sits down with clinical psychologist, Dr Adrian Lopresti, to discuss the mental and social implications of living with this pandemic. They discuss how to maintain a healthy mindset, including what to do and what not to do, as well as adjusting to new routines in lieu of this significant disruption to our lives.

  • COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 with Immunologist Dr Heather Zwickey

    March 21st, 2020  |  40 mins 50 secs
    coronavirus, covid-19, disease, heather zwickey, herbs, immune system, immunology, metagenics, nathan rose, natural medicine, pandemic, sars-cov-2, symptoms, virus, vitamins

    This episode provides a synopsis on the Coronavirus with a natural twist. Rose sits down with the perfect guest, Dr Heather Zwickey, who is both knowledgeable and articulate. Dr Zwickey has a PhD in immunology and microbiology, and is currently working as a professor and researcher examining the effects of natural medicines on the immune system.

  • Photobiomodulation with Scott Nelson

    March 19th, 2020  |  1 hr 46 secs
    cancer, cognitive health, healthy living, inflammation, light energy, light therapy, metagenics, nathan rose, natural health, pain, photobiomodulation, scott nelson

    Research examining photobiomodulation, previously known as low level laser (light) therapy, shows promise for a wide range of ailments, from musculoskeletal complaints to degenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders. This episode covers all the basics and more, including a discussion regarding its mechanism of action and existing research as well as practical advice such as how to choose a light therapy device. Settle in as this podcast serves up a perfect introduction to photobiomouldation.