I'm a qualified Doctor - What do I really know about health?

Send us Fan MailEstrelita van Rensburg, a qualified physician-pathologist spent the first part of her professional career as a professor in laboratory medicine/virology at the Universities of Stellenbosch and Pretoria in South Africa. After a decade and a half, she moved into the pharmaceutical industry where she held the position of Global Medical Director at an US-based large clinical research organisation. More recently her focus shifted away from treatment-based medicine into the field of nutrition and preventative medicine. She co-authored three books. The first Eat Well or Die Slowly - Your Guide to Metabolic Health was published in 2020. Estrelita lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Additional details can be found on www.gemwellnesswarrior.com.auThis podcast allows listeners an exclusive discount on supplements from Unicity, helping to control insulin resistance, gut health, mental health, weight control and type 2 Diabetes,  by applying the following link: https://ufeelgreat.com/gbr/en/c/MartinGillespieSupport the showMetabolic Wellbeing Without the BS  Following my own diagnosis with Stage 4 cancer, I created an independent educational platform dedicated to improving metabolic health literacy. Through conversations with world-leading clinicians, researchers and patient advocates, 'Metabolic Wellbeing without the BS' has reached audiences in over 100 countries, helping people make informed lifestyle decisions and promoting prevention, resilience and wellbeing. Entirely self-funded, the initiative demonstrates how one person's lived experience can create lasting public benefit on a global scale while being proudly based in Glasgow Hosted with authenticity, curiosity, and a passion for meaningful change, each episode brings together world-leading experts, innovators, advocates, and everyday storytellers to explore why metabolic health truly matters. Blending real-life experiences with science-backed insights, the conversations challenge conventional thinking while inspiring listeners to ask better questions about health and longevity.From insulin resistance and gut health to cancer conversations, migraines, mental clarity, sustainable weight management, and the future of preventative healthcare, Metabolic Wellbeing Without the BS creates a space for learning, questioning, and evolving — together.Sponsored by Unicity