Metagenics Institute Podcast

Retraining the Brain with Ashok Gupta

August 25th, 2020  |  59 mins 26 secs

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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!

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.

The Mouth is the Gateway to Health with Dr Burhenne

May 5th, 2020  |  56 mins 25 secs

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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 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.

Critically Evaluating Gene Testing in Personalised Medicine with Tommy Wood

November 21st, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

functional medicine, gene testing, genes, health, lifestyle, metagenics, nathan rose, natural health, obesity, personalised medicine, phenotypes, snps, tommy wood

Professor Tommy Wood explains the effects of specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on an individual’s health outcomes. From his analysis of what has been presented in the literature and widely accepted in functional medicine circles, Tommy discusses the relevance of SNP testing and highlights the difference between “relative risk” and “personal risk” whilst expanding on additional factors that should take precedence when treating a patient.

A Tour of the Vagal Nerve with Dr Adrian Lopresti

September 10th, 2019  |  44 mins 27 secs

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Take a trip down the vagal nerve with Nathan Rose and his guest Dr. Adrian Lopresti as they wander the landscape of strategies to stimulate this infamous pathway. Dr. Lopresti is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice, and senior researcher at Murdoch University with a host of published articles under his belt.

Resolving Inflammation using SPMs with Prof Charles Serhan

August 5th, 2019  |  52 mins 8 secs

alternative medicine, health, healthy living, immune, inflammation, metagenics, nathan rose, natural, professor charles serhan, research, science, spms

With forty years in lipid research and over 523 peer reviewed publications, Professor Charles Serhan discusses specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) with Nathan Rose.