IHCAN magazine Podcast

Lucinda Miller is a naturopath, functional medicine practitioner and Clinical Lead at Nature Doc. In this fascinating episode, Lucinda talks us through two case studies that illustrate how neuroinflammation can impact cognitive function, mental health and energy, sometimes to devastating effect. And that if we can work out the factors that have led to that level of inflammation, and how to unravel the story, then there is hope. Lucinda also shares some of the resources available for practitioners and parents working with neurodiversity, and her key tips for broadening a restrictive diet. - This episode is sponsored by Metagenics [https://www.metagenics.co.uk/]. -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

Alex Higham and Alex Manos are true coffee aficionados, and talk us through the research on coffee's many potential health benefits, and the polyphenols that play such a huge role. We discuss why coffee has had such a bad rap in the past, and why quality is key. Al (Higham) explains how to optimise that polyphenol content and reduce mycotoxins at every stage, including how the coffee is grown, harvested, transported, stored and roasted. And they answer that most controversial of questions: how to make - and enjoy - that perfect cup of coffee. - This episode is sponsored by Exhale Coffee [https://exhalecoffee.com/] -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

Stephen Kavanagh is a marine biologist who has worked in every aspect of the oyster industry, from oyster nurseries through to farmers markets, and now the food supplement industry. He is as passionate about marine conservation as he is about the nutritional importance of oysters to human health. This makes for a fascinating conversation, ranging from woolly mammoths to antioxidants to oyster and kelp restoration projects. This podcast is sponsored by Marine Healthfoods [https://www.marinehealthfoods.com/]. -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

Environmental hygienist Jeff Charlton has an impressive amount of expertise in mould investigation and remediation. In this episode, Jeff explains how he works alongside clients and healthcare practitioners to reduce the inflammagen load that may be contributing to poor health. We talk about hidden moulds, Tight Building Syndrome, the problems they can cause, and some of the things you can do about it. Jeff also describes his client-centred approach, and shares his personal experiences with mould exposure. This episode is sponsored by Building Forensics [https://buildingforensics.co.uk/].  -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.

Gilian Crowther is a Nutritional Therapist and Naturopath specialising in complex multisystem disorders, and today brings her expertise in working with Kryptopyrroluria (KPU).  Gilian explains what KPU is, and the various impacts it can have, especially within the mitochondria. We then look a little deeper at some of the nutrients potentially affected, such as zinc, manganese and B6, the various functions haem plays, and some new insights into copper. Gilian also shares some useful considerations around testing and putting protocols together. Listen to more of Gilian at June's Virtual IHCAN Conference, for more information and to book your ticket visit ihcanconferences.co.uk/june-2025 [https://ihcanconferences.co.uk/june-2025] This podcast is sponsored by Metagenics [https://uk.metagenics.eu/].  -- The IHCAN magazine Podcast is provided for professional education and debate and is not intended to be used by non-medically qualified individuals as a substitute for, or basis of, medical treatment.