The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

Know your testosterone from your progesterone? Dr Louise Newson, AKA The Menopause Doctor, joins Liz to help you better understand all of your hormones (not just oestrogen!)

Inside this episode, Liz and Louise take a deep dive into the differences between synthetic and bio-indentical hormones.

They discuss the current state of menopause care, and share where they would like to see it heading in the coming years.

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This week, Liz covers your questions on skin and weight loss, gel nails safety, pro-ageing supplements, and overheating.

There's Linda's Q on how she can keep her skin feeling plump and bouncy post-weight loss, and Liz looks at whether shellac and gel manicures are really safe for Kate.

Liz takes a deep dive into pro-ageing supplements NMN and glutathione for Susie, and helps Dottie to cool down with overheating.

Links men...

Do ultra-processed foods affect men and women differently? Journalist Milli Hill joins Liz to reveal how the menopause leaves women vulnerable to the detrimental effects of UPFs.

Liz and Milli look at how UPFs are marketed at women with labels such as 'low-calorie' and 'skinny', plus consider how our period symptoms and the menopause are linked to our diet.

Milli also walks Liz through other health issues that UPFs may presen...

Liz answers your questions on gluten sensitivity, daily SPF use, supplements for joints and inflammation, and supporting pregnant children.

Sasha asks about gluten-free alternatives and getting your gut back on track, and Liz looks at whether daily SPF use is a necessity.

Liz also covers glucosamine and chondroitin for joint and bone health, inflammation and immunity for Cath, and shares supplement suggestions for Sarah and h...

How is the immune system linked to the menopause? Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi joins Liz to reveal the crucial role our immune system plays in how we age and how we experience this transition.

Jenna explains why we need to broaden our definition of our immune system to improve our health span, and walks Liz through the knock-on impact changing hormones can have on the immune system. They also take a look at the science of inf...

Liz covers health and genetic tests, creatine, enlarged pores, menstrual symptoms, and liver health for this Q&A podcast.

Abigail asks for recommendations on health and genetic tests, while Terina has a question on collagen and creatine for aches and pains.

Liz answers an anonymous question on dealing with enlarged pores on ageing skin, and another on how to best support liver health.

She also helps Amelia deal with he...

Following on from her breast cancer diagnosis in 2021, TV presenter Julia Bradbury joins Liz to reveal how we can be healthier and fitter than ever before after recovery.

Julia shares how her cancer diagnosis changed her attitude to her health and the valuable insights she has since gained from genetic testing.

Liz and Julia also dig deep into VO2, grip strength and balance as markers of longevity, chat through their lif...

Mentally scattered? Feel frazzled by stress? Herbal polypharmacist Schia Mitchell Sinclair joins Liz to reveal why adaptogens might be key to better brain health in midlife.

In this episode, brought to you in partnership with The Herbtender, Schia explains the differences between adaptogens, nootropics and functional mushrooms, plus shares the impact chronic stress is really having on our brain health.

Schia and Liz disc...

This week, Liz is shining a light on mouth taping, red light therapy for pain management, ageing eye and skin health, multivitamins, and cold sores.

Liz takes a closer look at sleep and mouth taping for Sheena, plus delves into red light therapy and other strategies for chronic pain issues for Diana and her daughter.

There are questions from Kate on declining eyesight and skin health, an anonymous listener on the efficacy of ...

Are weight loss drugs the silver bullet for sustainable and healthy fat loss? GP registrar Dr Jack Mosley joins Liz to weigh up whether we can get similar results from clever nutrition instead of using weight loss injections.

Jack and Liz discuss the science behind these potentially game-changing weight loss drugs, why they may do more harm than good for some people, and how to ensure you're still supporting your body with the n...

This week, Liz takes on your questions on early osteoporosis, dizziness, itchy scalps, saffron for mood, and hydrogen water.

There's Rachel's question on increasing appetite and building bone density, and Susie writes in to ask why she feels dizzy in the morning plus what canb...

Are you an emotional or over eater? Leading medic and former head of the US FDA Dr David A. Kessler joins Liz to take a deeper look at how our food environment encourages to eat more than we really need to.

David and Liz discuss why we need to be concerned about ectopic and visceral fat, and David gives his take on why obesity is steeply rising.

They also reveal practical solutions to stop overeating, whether weight loss...

Liz is answering your questions on overdoing healthy fats, strategies for hip pain, migraine management, NMN and the links between intermittent fasting and hair loss.

In this episode, Liz chats through Emma's question on overdoing healthy fats and supporting bile flow, and answers Denise's questions on hip pain and managing migraines.

Liz also chats through NMN and NAD+ for Carol-Anne, plus looks at whether intermittent fasti...

Do you wear SPF every day? Consultant dermatologist Dr Veronique Bataille joins Liz to unpack whether daily sunscreen use and avoiding the sunshine does more harm than good.

Veronique shares her advice for being skin aware and the signs of melanoma to keep on your radar.

She also details the rise in skin issues among young women caused by excessive use of skincare products, and talks Liz through the eviden...

This week, Liz considers coffee and cortisol, how to get eczema under control, the benefits of evening primrose oil in menopause, and how to eat well when on-the-go.

Liz looks at coffee and cortisol, and whether we should delay our morning brew, and shares strategies to get eczema under control for another listener.

Liz also answers Katie's question on evening primrose oil for breast tenderness, skin and mood, plus shares her...

Unsure how to eat well in menopause? Broadcaster and menopause campaigner Mariella Frostrup joins Liz to reveal the food choices to make for menopause support, along with healthy and easy recipe ideas to boot.

Liz and Mariella discuss misinformation surrounding peri- and menopause, push back against meno-washing, plus share what needs to be done to move menopause care on.

They also chat through how to best support your body t...

Liz tackles your queries on cervical polyps, supplements for elderly parents, natural alternatives to weight loss jabs, and mushroom coffee.

There's a question from Diane on vaginal oestrogen and cervical polyps, and another from Aurora how to support aging parents with their health in later life.

Liz also looks at reactions to weight loss injections for Karen and shares natural alternatives to support metabolism and weight m...

Struggle to maintain a healthy weight, despite doing all the 'right' things? Lifestyle medicine doctor and GP Dr Camilla Stokholm joins Liz to reveal why we shouldn't let calories distract us from the quality of our food.

Camilla shares her experience with rapid weight gain, IBS and hormonal acne, and shares why our gut microbiome might be key to losing excess fat.

Liz and Camilla also dig deep into hunger hormones and how ch...

Liz is back answering your questions on vaginal atrophy, vitamin C, sugar cravings, and wellness retreats.

For one anonymous listener, Liz looks at what be done to help vaginal atrophy (also known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause or GSM), and shares her favourite vitamin C supplements for Debra.

Liz also answers a question from Eleanor on cravings, satiety and energy during perimenopause, and another on the best wellnes...