#161 Bringing the Joy back into Medicine with...

There’s a fascinating ancient system of medicine called Ayurveda, originating in India over 3,000 years ago, that has helped millions of people tune into their bodies through simple food, daily rhythms and plants.I grew up thinking it was just a set of beliefs and traditions, but ...  Show more

One of the biggest myths about brain health is that decline is inevitable as we get older. That at some point our memory fades, our thinking slows down, and there’s not much we can do about it.My guest today argues the opposite.Dr Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist, Professor at the ...  Show more

The path to health and happiness is inside you. Quite literally - it's your gut! When you eat well, you feed the helpful microbes that nourish your metabolism, your immunity, and even your mood. In this episode, Megan Rossi, The Gut Health Doctor, joins Vishen to have a discussio ...  Show more

Social media has its flaws – but it can also be a force for good, creating communities and offering help to people who might not otherwise receive it. And my guest today is someone who uses her platform to do just that. Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist, who’s passionate ...  Show more

What is it that really makes us healthy? Is it regular trips to the doctor, a swift diagnosis, and medicine when we need it? Or do we need a more holistic approach? Today’s guest believes it is the latter.    Dr Gemma Newman has been a family doctor in the NHS for 20 years. She i ...  Show more

Do you believe that food can be medicine? Most of us would agree that a healthy diet – whatever that means to the individual – is vital to our wellbeing. But can the right foods actually prevent and even cure illness? I know what I think, and my guest today not only agrees, he pr ...  Show more