A Personal Update #722

What happens when your body starts reacting to something it once seemed perfectly happy to tolerate? In this fascinating conversation,  I'm joined by Dr Rob Whitfield, a world-renowned plastic surgeon and leading expert in breast implant illness and explant surgery, to explore the hidden connections between breast implants, chronic inflammation, histamine intolerance, mould exposure, gut health, infections and the immune system.  Dr Rob explains why our medical history may be far more important than we realise, how previous exposures can shape the way our bodies respond to surgery and foreign materials, and what he has learned from thousands of patients and more than 3,000 explant procedures.  Dr Rob also discusses mast cell activation, biofilms, silicone implants, genetics, environmental toxins and the increasingly important question of why some people develop mysterious symptoms when their bodies encounter something they don't recognise. An eye-opening conversation about breast implant illness, histamine intolerance and the complex relationship between the human body and its environment. Visit www.drrobertwhitfield.com

September is when the bugs come back for everyone. Here's how to fight back.  Today we cover: What a journalist learns about the wellness industry once she's on the other side of the notebook. Why September is the start of cold season for all of us, not just families with kids, and whether the "immunity dip" is real Lactoferrin explained: the protein in breast milk that steals iron from bacteria. Colostrum, the influencer supplement of the moment, and why Stephanie thinks one molecule beats the whole thing. Stephanie Drax is a journalist (Sunday Telegraph, FT, Vanity Fair, Condé Nast Traveller) and the founder of Leapfrog Remedies, the UK's first lactoferrin supplement brand. Find her at leapfrogremedies.com

The great and the good in the health world have been gathered in London over the weekend, and this is recorded on the scene. I bring you all the backstage goss today, bringing you a flavour of the event. I hope you enjoy this little insight into one of the health events in the year in London Bringing you all the health names, weird tech, latest news, stories, goss, bold claims - plus a few gems. Visit Dr. Bryce Applebaum's website www.myvisionfirst.com

Coming up on this solo episode today Biohacking: Where we're at - the state of the industry, of public perception, and where 'biohacking' goes next? Where I'M at this week: Events this week (Ideas Fest, Health Optimisation Summit.) Trust in Wellness and the Avocado Oil crisp controversy  

Today: Is Your Sugar-Free Gum Raising Your Heart Attack Risk? The Xylitol Study Explained And... A throwback episode to when I hosted Dean Karnazes in front of a live audience in London.  TIME Magazine called him one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World" He is a long-distance runner so impressive that Men's Fitness honored him as one of the fittest men on the planet. Even if you aren't angling to run a marathon (or run anything for that matter), Dean's got a lot to say on getting and staying motivated no matter what you're up against. He's also quite simply a very nice man, one of life's winners who's a good guy as well. Check out Dean's website www.ultramarathonman.com  

Donna Lancaster has some original advice on daily routines for happiness and living your best life. In all the episodes of this midweek podcast, I've not heard this before, but I love it! Donna used to be head of training for the Hoffman Process. She is now a life transitions mentor, writer, group facilitator and 'elder in training', with almost 40 years experience of guiding individuals, couples and families Visit www.donnalancaster.com

Bryan Johnson is spending millions trying not to die. This week's guest is doing the opposite.  Well not the exact opposite, but she believes that making peace with death allows her to get every ounce of juice out of living.  Donna Lancaster has worked as a coach and therapist for over 30 years. Formerly head of teaching at the Hoffman Institute UK, she co-created The Bridge Retreat and is the author of The Bridge. Her work features in the Amazon Prime documentary Love(d). In this episode: Why "don't die" might be the wrong goal entirely Elder vs elderly: one is wisdom, the other is just time passing How to talk about death with the people you love Spirituality, grief and death as a doorway to feeling fully alive Getting every ounce of juice out of the life you've actually got About Donna Lancaster Donna Lancaster is a life transitions mentor, writer, group facilitator and 'elder in training', with almost 40 years experience of guiding individuals, couples and families Visit www.donnalancaster.com  

The daily routine you never thought you'd hear! Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a pioneer in vision performance training, he's been featured on the front page of USA Today, on CBS and NBC, and in the New York Times Magazine. And exclusive offer for my listeners. $200 off ScreenFit™ (the program I've been using) using code TONY at screenfit.com/enroll 10% off Digital Performance Lenses using code TONY at shop.myvisionfirst.com Visit www.myvisionfirst.com    

Every wondered how F1 drivers, NFL stars and Alpine skiers train their eyes for speed?  Today's guest helps them do it.  Dr Bryce Appelbaum is today's amazing guest and here's what to expect.  Better eyesight  Better focus Use glasses less Feel better and even sleep better.  Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is a pioneer in vision performance training, he's been featured on the front page of USA Today, on CBS and NBC, and in the New York Times Magazine. And exclusive offer for my listeners.   $200 off ScreenFit™ (the program I've been using) using code TONY at screenfit.com/enroll 10% off Digital Performance Lenses using code TONY at shop.myvisionfirst.com Visit www.myvisionfirst.com    

Hello from the most awesome place in the world! Here's a personal update on what I'm up to.   Over the next few weeks you can find me at: The Health Optimisation Summit (code TONY for 10% off) https://uk.healthoptimisation.com?ref=m2flzjg and Ideas Fest https://ideasfest.uk/whats-on