Integrative Medicine Matters is a podcast from the National Centre for Integrative Medicine (NCIM), where NCIM’s Founder & CEO Dr Elizabeth Thompson explores new models of healthcare, bringing together conventional, lifestyle, functional and holistic approaches with experts from across the globe who want to see a transformation in healthcare.
# 22 Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny: The Science Behind Anxiety, Energy and Calm with Emma Beswick
In this fascinating episode of Integrative Medicine Matters, Dr Elizabeth Thompson sits down with Emma Beswick, nutritionist and founder of LifeCode GX, for a wide ranging and deeply personal conversation about nutrigenomics and what our genes can tell us about our health.
# 21 The Whole Person Prescription: Lifestyle Medicine with Dr John Sykes
Dr Elizabeth Thompson speaks with GP and lifestyle medicine advocate Dr John Sykes about why true health goes far beyond managing biomarkers. Drawing on his work both in the NHS and private practice, John makes the case for whole person care — addressing physical activity, nutrition, sleep, mental wellbeing, harmful substances and social connection as the real foundations of health.
# 20 Timing Is Everything: How Your Circadian Rhythm is Reshaping Your Health with Adriano dos Santos
In this fascinating episode of Integrative Medicine Matters, Dr Elizabeth Thompson is joined by Adriano dos Santos, sleep medicine researcher, integrative practitioner and circadian biology specialist, for a deep dive into the science of our internal body clocks....
# 19 The Power of Plant Medicine: Ginkgo, Ginger, and the Future of Brain Health with Simon Mills
Pioneering herbalist Simon Mills joins Dr Elizabeth Thompson for a fascinating exploration of why Integrative Medicine remains essential despite persistent barriers in mainstream healthcare. With over 40 years of experience, Simon traces the evolution from...
# 18 Mushrooms, Ayurveda, and Team-Based Cancer Care: An Integrative Approach
In this enlightening conversation, Dr Elizabeth Thompson speaks with Dr Santhosshi Narayanan, an Integrative Medicine physician at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, about the transformative role of Integrative Oncology in cancer care. Dr Narayanan shares her journey...
# 17 The Healing Power of Voice: Where Art Meets Medicine with Christina Shewell
In this compelling conversation, voice specialist Christina Shewell explores the profound intersection of art and science in voice work, drawing on her unique career spanning speech therapy, theatre voice training, and private practice. She discusses how voice is both...
# 16 Fasting, Longevity and Cancer Care: The Science with Professor Valter Longo
In this fascinating conversation, Dr Elizabeth Thompson speaks with world-renowned longevity researcher Professor Valter Longo about the science behind fasting and its potential role in supporting metabolic health, cancer care and healthy ageing. Professor Longo...
# 15 Listening to the Body: Personalised Nutrition, Cancer Support & Integrative Care
In this episode of Integrative Medicine Matters, Dr Elizabeth Thompson speaks with nutritional therapist and author Kirsten Chick about the importance of personalised, whole-person care in modern healthcare. They explore how Integrative Medicine moves beyond rigid...
# 14 Healing, Not Just Treating: An Integrative Medicine Approach
In this conversation, Dr. Victoria Maizes shares her insights from nearly 40 years of experience as a physician, emphasising the importance of understanding personal health through symptoms. She discusses the journey towards holistic healing and the empowerment of...
# 13 Nature as Medicine: How Green Social Prescribing is Transforming Primary Care with Dr Marion Steiner
Join Dr Elizabeth Thompson as she speaks with Bristol GP Dr Marion Steiner about the powerful intersection of nature connection and healthcare. In this inspiring conversation, Marion shares her journey from recognising the limitations of traditional medicine to...
# 12 Healing Beyond Medicine: Dr Clayton Bell on the Art and Science of Integrative Care
In this conversation, Dr. Clayton Bell shares his journey from traditional Western medicine to integrative and functional medicine, emphasising the importance of understanding the whole person in the healing process. He discusses the challenges faced in oncology, the...
#11 The Power of Plants: How Herbal Teas Support Health, Balance, and the Planet
In this enlightening conversation, Dr Vivien Rolfe shares her extensive journey in herbal science, emphasising the importance of natural remedies and the power of herbs and spices in promoting health. The discussion highlights the need for accessible knowledge about...