https://thedoctorskitchen.com/podcasts/episode-39-functional-health
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Today on the podcast I am speaking with Ben Atkinson.
Ben is unique in his perspective having both a formal qualification in nutrition as well as training and an appreciation for functional and lifestyle medicine. Ben is a nutritionist with the core belief that a holistic and functional approach to health is fundamental to optimal well-being. He has held research and science communications posts at health institutes and charities, always aiming to empower individuals to take control of their health by increasing access to and understanding of health information.
Ben now hosts the Functional Health Podcast and is setting up a platform to promote the integration of allied health professionals.
Functional medicine practitioners, nutritional therapists, nutritionists, dietitians and CAM professionals all provide unique perspectives on patient-derived treatment protocols. The common goal of all health professionals must be considered greater than the differences that so often prevent collaboration. It is imperative that the myriad of conventional, complementary and allied nutrition professionals unite in order to prosper in the changing landscape of healthcare.
Listen to the end for a summary of what we covered on the podcast, we talked through some of these points:
Being true to your interpretations on diet
Eat real food messaging
The idea behind Functional Health
The utility of Functional Approaches – Timeline, Root Cause medicine, all have merit
Being intuitive to what serves you
Nocebo effect
Elimination diets pros and cons