Age Better with Liz Earle

If you’ve recently been on a course of antibiotics, it’s always a good idea to help support your gut back to good health. Liz shares her advice on rebuilding a robust gut microbiome, from taking probiotics to feeding beneficial bacteria with fibre and fermented foods. She also discusses exploring ways to manage recurring infections.

Plus: HRT and unexpected bleeding, ways to get omega-3 if you don’t eat fish, how to deal with repeated UTIs and how best to look after your oral microbiome.

Also in this episode:

Vaginal oestrogen for recurrent UTIs
Why does my HRT sometimes cause bleeding?
Can I take omega-3 if I have a fish allergy?
Skincare advice for 8-year-old daughter with regular breakouts
Fluoride versus hydroxyapatite toothpaste
Does your dental floss contain forever chemicals?
How gut health can influence the skin
Supporting your circadian rhythm after the clocks go back

Links mentioned in this episode:

D Mannose powder
Herbal tincture for bladder and urinary tract health
Podcast with Louise Newson on recurrent UTIs
Dr Louise Newson podcast with Osama Naji on bleeding on HRT
Podcast with functional dentist Victoria Sampson
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Starter Kit
The Naked Pharmacy Gut Love – save 15%
Omega-3
Ancient + Brave True Omegas+ – save 20%

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

How To Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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If you’ve been feeling a bit ‘meh’ recently, you’re not alone. Poet and bestselling author Donna Ashworth joins Liz to explore how we can rediscover our bright side by looking for ‘little glimmers’ in the everyday and reconnecting with the things that truly matter.

They discuss how changing our perspective can help us move beyond anxiety, self-criticism and the pressure to have it all together, and why embracing imperfection can help us feel more authentic and fulfilled.

Donna also shares practical ways to nurture a more uplifted mindset, from setting an intention each morning to celebrating the small pleasures and connecting with others.

In this episode:
Why embracing difficult emotions can help us make space for joy
The power of morning thoughts for setting positive intentions
How to avoid toxic positivity
Finding the simple pleasures in everyday life
The importance of female friendship
Reshaping failure into a learning experience
Why we shouldn’t wait to feel ready before making a change
Giving yourself permission to feel the hard stuff
Starting something new with that first imperfect step
How to cut the chords of the things that are weighing you down
Why it’s never too late to change how you decide to live your life

Links mentioned in this episode:
Read Which light bulbs are best for supporting our health?
Podcast with Professor Glen Jeffery on light deficiency
Sunlighten Red Light Panel – save 15%
Occushield Anti Blue Light Glasses – save 20%

More from Donna:
Follow Donna on Instagram
Preorder Donna’s new book, The Art of Being Easily Pleased

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
How To Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.
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As health supplements have come under recent media scrutiny, how do we know what’s worth taking? Liz explores why the answer isn’t quite so simple, explaining why quality, dosage, evidence and individual needs all matter. She discusses the importance of source and testing, and shares her recommendations for women over the age of 50.

Plus: the correct way to apply oestrogen gel, ways to boost fertility over 40, does our body smell change as we age and where to start with microneedling treatment.

Also in this episode:

Supplement overwhelm: worth taking or waste of time?
Is there such a thing as an 'old person’s smell’?
Fertility boosting supplements for over-40s
How long does it take for my oestrogen gel to be fully absorbed?
Why not everyone absorbs oestrogen gel in the same way
Is microneedling going to fix my skin concerns?
The skin tweakments Liz thinks are worth a try
What questions to ask before committing to a facial treatment

Links in this episode:

Persimmon Tannin and White Tea Odor Purifying Bar
Japanese Persimmon Soap Bar with Tea Tree Oil
ART skin and aesthetic treatment clinic
More about Juläine™ regenerative skin treatment
Seeking Health Optimal Prenatal
Omega-3
Zita West
SISTERLY The Booster
Doctor Seaweed Collagen+ with iodine – save 20%
SISTERLY The Elevator with coenzyme Q10 – save 10%

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

How To Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if some of the simplest ingredients in your kitchen could help support healthier ageing? Nutritionist Karen Newby joins Liz to explore the foods that deliver the greatest longevity benefits – and what to eat to support our cardiovascular, brain and bone health.

They discuss the merits of polyphenol-rich foods, fibre, omega-3s and antioxidants, and why ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, leafy greens, pulses and berries should play a starring role in a nourishing, pro-ageing diet.

Karen also explains the importance of a healthy gut as we age, and shares simple, budget-friendly ways to add more longevity-supporting foods to everyday meals.

In this episode:
The benefits of social eating
How turmeric is a natural anti inflammatory
Why extra virgin olive oil is almost medicinal
Juicing your greens for an easy diet hack
The importance of a healthy gut for nutrient absorption
Why your IBS needs prebiotics, not probiotics
Low-FODMAP eating to alleviate digestive discomfort
Supporting cardiovascular health with fibre and pulses
The natural antihistamine found in onions, apples and green tea
How cruciferous veg can help with liver detoxification

Links mentioned in the episode:
BioCare Curcumin Turmeric Complex – save 15%
Astaxanthin
The Governor Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – save 10%
Read IBS and the FODMAP diet
Invivo prebiotic supplement

More from Karen:
Follow Karen on Instagram
Read Karen’s book, The Post-Menopause Method: A Nutritional Guide to Ageing Well

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
How To Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.
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Facing surgery? Liz explains how the weeks beforehand can be an opportunity for ‘pre-habilitation’ – building strength and optimising nutrition, getting plenty of sleep and checking for underlying health conditions. She also shares tips for preparing your home, supporting recovery with supplements and knowing when to accept help.

Plus: Dealing with female hair loss, considerations for varicose vein treatment, painful periods on HRT and advice for a mysterious recurrent skin condition.

Also in this episode:

What causes varicose veins and treatment advice
How to best prepare your body for surgery
Why female hair loss occurs and how to help
What might be causing painful periods on HRT
Supplements that might aid recovery after an operation
Explaining oestrogen dominance
Why do I keep getting skin flare-ups?

Links in this episode:

More on the NHS teledermatology referral service
My Skin Doctor
Skindoc
Instaderm dermatology consultations
Uk Vein Clinic
Details for consultant vascular surgeon Mr Ediri Sideso
Read Menopause and hair loss – what you need to know
Hair Gain products for hair loss – save 25%
Follow Katie Brindle on Instagram
Protein powder
ARTAH Essential Creatine – save 25%
BioCare Curcumin Turmeric Complex – save 15%
Omega-3

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

How To Age
A Better Second Half
Follow Liz on Instagram
Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.