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Integrative Medicine Matters is a show that explores the science & practice of whole-person health. Join Dr Elizabeth Thompson, founder of the National Centre for Integrative Medicine (NCIM), as she interviews leading experts in lifestyle, functional & integrative medicine. She will discuss topics like nutrition, herbal medicine, fasting, movement, mindfulness & much more. NCIM is transforming healthcare through Integrative Medicine education for healthcare providers, clinical appointments for patients & a membership to learn & connect with like-minded professionals. Visit www.ncim.org.uk

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July 23, 2026

Killing Carbs: The Answer to Type 1 Diabetes? with Dr Ian Lake

<p>In this fascinating episode, Dr Elizabeth Thompson sits down with Dr Ian Lake, a biochemist turned GP who also happens to have lived with Type 1 diabetes for over 30 years. Ian shares the remarkable story of how a terrifying hypoglycaemic episode alone in a field in Norway, combined with an early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy, led him to radically rethink how he managed his condition. Drawing on his background in biochemistry, his training in traditional Chinese medicine and his discovery of the pioneering work of Dr Richard Bernstein, Ian made the decision to dramatically reduce his carbohydrate intake and focus on managing insulin rather than glucose. The results were profound. What follows is one of the most illuminating conversations you will hear about how the body truly works, why insulin is far more important than we are typically told, what ketones actually are and why they are nothing to fear, and how a 1000 mile cycling trip through the Alps became the ultimate real world experiment in metabolic health, ending in a book that could genuinely change how Type 1 diabetes is understood and managed.</p><p><br></p><p>In this show you will learn about:</p><p>🚴 A near fatal hypo in Norway changed everything</p><p>🔬 Insulin matters more than glucose, always</p><p>🥑 You don&#39;t need to eat carbs to have enough glucose</p><p>🍄 Nutritional ketosis and diabetic ketoacidosis are completely different things</p><p>🧠 Ketones are a powerful and natural brain fuel</p><p>⏰ Timing your meals around insulin&#39;s natural rhythm is a game changer</p><p>🏔️ Low carb eating gave Ian the freedom to cycle 1000 miles without worry</p><p>📖 Shifting Gears puts the science of insulin into language everyone can understand</p><p><br></p><p>About the Guest:</p><p>Dr Ian Lake is a GP with 37 years of clinical experience based in Stroud, holding degrees in Medical Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Medicine from the University of Liverpool. Diagnosed with LADA, a form of Type 1 diabetes, in his mid thirties, Ian spent two decades managing his condition conventionally before switching to a very low carbohydrate diet with transformative results. He is now one of the UK&#39;s most passionate advocates for low carb approaches in Type 1 diabetes, speaking at conferences nationally and founding member of the Public Health Collaboration, a charity dedicated to promoting real food for health. His new book &quot;Shifting Gears&quot; tells the story of his 1000 mile cycle ride through the Alps and his journey to understanding insulin metabolism in a whole new way.</p><p><br></p><p>SEE FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://ncim.org.uk/podcast-ian-lake</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re interested in learning more about Integrative Medicine, you can:</p><p> </p><p>👉 ⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/news-blog" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our free newsletter Integrative Medicine Matters⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>👉 ⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/membership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our NCIM Membership, just £4.99 per month⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.healthelearning.online/courses/introduction-to-integrative-medicine-taster" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠Sign up for our free Introduction to Integrative Medicine course⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>⁠</p><p>👉 ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.healthelearning.online/courses/introduction-to-integrative-medicine-part-1-accredited" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Explore our 10 CPD Point Discovery Course in Integrative Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>👉 ⁠⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/diploma" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Find out more about our master’s Level 7 Diploma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, including ⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/diploma#singlemodule" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠single modules⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> you can enrol in today!</p><p> </p><p>NCIM also offers an Integrative Medicine Clinic, where our expert team of Integrative Medicine Doctors and Integrative Clinical Team work collaboratively to support your health and wellbeing. ⁠⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/wellbeing-2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Learn more and book an appointment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p> </p><p>We would love to get your feedback on the topics and conversations we feature. Follow and connect with us on social media – ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ncimorguk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ncimorguk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncimorguk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> –and let us know your thoughts.</p><p> </p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe and share if you enjoyed this episode!</p><p> </p><p>Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional before makingany changes to your health or treatment plan.</p>

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July 9, 2026

The Country Doctor Who Changed British Healthcare with Dr Michael Dixon

<p>In this inspiring episode of Integrative Medicine Matters, Dr Elizabeth Thompson sits down with Dr Michael Dixon GP, pioneer and one of the most quietly revolutionary figures in British healthcare. Michael shares the remarkable story of how a rainy morning drive to surgery, chronic migraines, eczema and a profound sense of professional dissatisfaction led him to open his practice to a Christian healer and how that one decision changed everything. What followed was a 30-year journey that took him from curious country GP to the architect of the social prescribing movement now operating in over 40 countries. Together they explore why human connection is the foundation of all healing, why our health service is financially unsustainable without a radical shift upstream, and why the answers to our biggest health challenges may lie not in the next pharmaceutical breakthrough, but in farms, forests, communities and each other.</p><p><br></p><p>What You&#39;ll Learn in this Episode:</p><p>🌿 Integrative medicine is simply good medicine that puts the whole person first</p><p>💊 Over medicalisation is making us sicker and our health system financially unsustainable</p><p>🤝 Human connection is not a soft extra — it is one of our most powerful therapeutic tools</p><p>🌱 Social prescribing started with one GP and one vision and is now a global movement in 40 countries</p><p>🏡 Connected communities where everyone plays a role are one of the most effective medicines we have</p><p>🌾 Farms, forests and nature are not luxuries — they are the next frontier of preventive healthcare</p><p>🔬 Cancer, obesity and mental health crises are rising because of how we live — we must go upstream</p><p>🙌 When clinicians treat the whole person they rediscover the joy that brought them to medicine in the first place</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://ncim.org.uk/podcast-michael-dixon" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SEE THE FULL SHOW NOTES HERE </a></p><p>About the guest:</p><p>Dr Michael Dixon is a GP, Co-Chair of the College of Medicine, Fellow of the Royal College of GPs, Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Former Chair of NHS Alliance and Former Co-chair of the National Social Prescribing Network. He is Chair of the College of Medicine and Former Co-Chair of the National Social Prescribing Network.  Michael&#39;s recent book “A Time to Heal – Tales of a Country Doctor” describes his views on general practice - past and present. Michael is also head of the Royal Medical Household, appointed by King Charles III to oversee the health of the royal family. Michael has recently been recognised in King Charles&#39; latest birthday honours list. Dr Dixon, who was awarded Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in 2024, will now become a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO).If you’re interested in learning more about Integrative Medicine, you can:</p><p> </p><p>👉 ⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/news-blog" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our free newsletter Integrative Medicine Matters⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>👉 ⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/membership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our NCIM Membership, just £4.99 per month⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.healthelearning.online/courses/introduction-to-integrative-medicine-taster" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠Sign up for our free Introduction to Integrative Medicine course⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>⁠</p><p>👉 ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.healthelearning.online/courses/introduction-to-integrative-medicine-part-1-accredited" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Explore our 10 CPD Point Discovery Course in Integrative Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>👉 ⁠⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/diploma" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Find out more about our master’s Level 7 Diploma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, including ⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/diploma#singlemodule" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠single modules⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> you can enrol in today!</p><p> </p><p>NCIM also offers an Integrative Medicine Clinic, where our expert team of Integrative Medicine Doctors and Integrative Clinical Team work collaboratively to support your health and wellbeing. ⁠⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/wellbeing-2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Learn more and book an appointment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p> </p><p>We would love to get your feedback on the topics and conversations we feature. Follow and connect with us on social media – ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ncimorguk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ncimorguk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncimorguk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> –and let us know your thoughts.</p><p> </p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe and share if you enjoyed this episode!</p><p> </p><p>Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or treatment plan.</p><p><br></p>

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June 25, 2026

Nature's Pharmacy: The Science of Medicinal Mushrooms in Cancer Care with Catalina Fernández de Ana Portela

<p>What if some medicinal mushrooms could make chemotherapy work better AND reduce its side effects at the same time? In this fascinating episode, Dr Elizabeth Thompson sits down with Dr Catalina Fernández de Ana Portela - scientist, pioneer and founder of Hifas da Terra - to explore one of the most exciting frontiers in cancer care today: medicinal mushrooms. Catalina&#39;s story is extraordinary. Growing up in Galicia, Spain, surrounded by her father&#39;s mycology research, one of Europe&#39;s leading mycologists, she built a science-led company that is now running landmark clinical trials within the Spanish NHS. The results are turning heads in oncology worldwide. </p><p>In this episode you will discover: </p><p>🍄 How medicinal mushrooms act as biological response modifiers, safely balancing the immune system </p><p>🔬 Findings from two ground-breaking clinical trialsin colorectal and breast cancer </p><p>💊 How mushroom extracts can enhance chemotherapy&#39;s effectiveness while reducing toxic side effects </p><p>🧬 Why not all mushroom products are safe during cancer treatment and what to look for </p><p>🌿 The case for starting mushroom support BEFORE treatment begins </p><p>❓Why only 3% of cancer risk is genetic and what that means for all of us </p><p><br></p><p>This is a conversation that blends cutting-edge science, ancient wisdom and genuine hope. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a cancer patient or simply curious about the future of integrative medicine, this one will stay with you. </p><p><br></p><p>About our guest:</p><p>Catalina F. de Ana Portela is a leading expert in integrative oncology, combining scientific excellence with a commitment to advancing patient-centred care. She holds a PhD in Medicine in new research in Clinical Oncology, bringing a rigorous academic foundation to her work at the forefront of cancer care innovation. As the founder of Hifas da Terra, Europe’s leading mycotherapy laboratory, she has been instrumental in pioneering the use of medicinal mushrooms as evidence-based supportive therapies in oncology. With a background in biology and extensive research experience, Catalina bridges the gap between conventional medicine and integrative approaches, driving forward new possibilities in cancer treatment. At this event, she will shareher expertise on the role of mycotherapy and integrative strategies in enhancing patient outcomes.</p><p><br></p><p>Full show notes can be found here: <a href="https://ncim.org.uk/podcast-catalina-fernandez" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ncim.org.uk/podcast-catalina-fernandez</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you’re interested in learning more about Integrative Medicine, you can: </p><p>👉 ⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/news-blog" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our free newsletter Integrative Medicine Matters⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>👉 ⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/membership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our NCIM Membership, just £4.99 per month⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.healthelearning.online/courses/introduction-to-integrative-medicine-taster" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠Sign up for our free Introduction to Integrative Medicine course⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>⁠</p><p>👉 ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.healthelearning.online/courses/introduction-to-integrative-medicine-part-1-accredited" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Explore our 10 CPD Point Discovery Course in Integrative Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>👉 ⁠⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/diploma" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Find out more about our master’s Level 7 Diploma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, including ⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/diploma#singlemodule" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠single modules⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> you can enrol in today!</p><p> </p><p>NCIM also offers an Integrative Medicine Clinic, where our expert team of Integrative Medicine Doctors and Integrative Clinical Team work collaboratively to support your health and wellbeing. ⁠⁠<a href="https://ncim.org.uk/wellbeing-2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Learn more and book an appointment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p> </p><p>We would love to get your feedback on the topics and conversations we feature. Follow and connect with us on social media – ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ncimorguk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ncimorguk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncimorguk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> –and let us know your thoughts.</p><p> </p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe and share if you enjoyed this episode!</p><p> </p><p>Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or treatment plan.</p><p><br></p>

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What is Integrative Medicine Matters?

Integrative Medicine Matters is a show that explores the science & practice of whole-person health.

Join Dr Elizabeth Thompson, founder of the National Centre for Integrative Medicine (NCIM), as she interviews leading experts in lifestyle, functional & integrative medicine. She will discuss topics like nutrition, herbal medicine, fasting, movement, mindfulness & much more.

NCIM is transforming healthcare through Integrative Medicine education for healthcare providers, clinical appointments for patients & a membership to learn & connect with like-minded professionals. Visit www.ncim.org.uk

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This podcast updates daily.

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