In this episode of Prescribing Lifestyle, I’m unpacking the truth about collagen.

You’ve seen it everywhere—from beauty products to protein powders—but does collagen really work? And is it worth adding to your daily routine?

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the science, the real food sources, and what I actually recommend for skin, joint, and bone health based on evidence—not hype. This episode came from a request inside my Low Carb Pro membership, and I was surprised by what I found. So if you’ve been collagen-curious, this one’s for you.

What you'll learn in this episode:

→ What collagen is and what it actually does in your body

→ Why we lose collagen as we age—and what accelerates that loss

→ The 6 real food sources of collagen I recommend (yes, chicken skin is on the list!)

→ What studies say about collagen for skin, joints, and bone health

→ How much collagen you really need based on the research

→ Whether collagen creams work—or if you’re better off drinking it

→ My personal favourite collagen product and how I use it (hot choc collagen = yes please)

📌 Mentioned in this episode:

• [Chief Nutrition Collagen Protein – Dark Chocolate & Vanilla flavours]

  (Find a discount via www.mlcclinic.com.au)

• Low Carb Pro Membership: Fortnightly Zooms + health coaching

• 2021 systematic review of hydrolysed collagen & skin health

• Studies about collagen:

Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Specific Collagen Peptides Improve Bone Mineral Density and Bone Markers in Postmenopausal Women-A Randomized Controlled Study

💬 Let’s Chat:

Do you take collagen? What’s your experience been like?

Send me a message or DM @dr_charlton_lifestyle_gp and let me know 💚

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your GP before making changes to your health, diet, or supplements.

💚 Small, consistent changes lead to big results over time.

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In this episode, Dr. Avi sits down with Dr. Torkil Færø — Norwegian GP, emergency physician, photographer, and author of The Pulse Cure. They dive into the world of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and how this one powerful metric can transform the way you monitor stress, recovery, and overall health.

From wearables like Garmin and WHOOP to lifestyle shifts in sleep, food, and breathwork, Dr. Færø shares what your heart is trying to tell you — before symptoms even show up.

💡 Whether you’re curious about wearable data, want to improve your HRV, or are just starting to track your health, this episode is packed with science, stories, and strategies you’ll love.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

– What HRV really tells us about our health

– Top causes of hidden stress (hint: food & alcohol)

– Devices that track HRV — pros & cons (Garmin, WHOOP, Oura)

– How breathwork, cold exposure, fasting & sun can improve recovery

– Why lifestyle data empowers patients more than ever before

– How Dr. Færø turned personal burnout into a new mission in medicine

📘 Learn more about The Pulse Cure (available on Audible and ebook)

📱 Follow Dr. Torkil on Instagram: @doc_torkil

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In this episode of Prescribing Lifestyle, I celebrate one whole year since launching this podcast. It's been an incredible journey sharing 90 episodes filled with real stories, expert advice, lifestyle tips, and breathwork sessions to help you take control of your health—one small step at a time.

I share my top downloaded episodes, the ups and downs behind the mic, listener success stories (like Katherine’s park run!), and exciting things to come—including my upcoming book Prescribing Lifestyle, more events, and future video episodes.

Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or just joined in, thank you for being part of this growing community 💚

🎧 Tune in to hear:

– The most popular episodes so far

– My personal highlights and reflections

– How lifestyle medicine is transforming lives

– Upcoming events, books, and breathwork sessions

– What’s next for the podcast and community

🔗 Want to learn more or join the journey?

Head to my website to explore free resources, courses, and book a session:

🌐 www.mlcclinic.com.au

📩 Stay connected

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🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Libsyn – Prescribing Lifestyle

📘 Grab the Low Carb Made Easy ebook or register your interest in my new book Prescribing Lifestyle

💚 If you don’t look after yourself, you can’t look after anybody else.

Thanks for listening—and here’s to another amazing year of prescribing lifestyle.