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Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine

Dr Mike Forsythe | Dr Matt Clarke - Performance Medicine

Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike review the evidence behind health and wellness trends, revealing peak performance medicine insights and medical breakthroughs. Separating facts from fads with expert guests, Beyond the Limits helps you make informed decisions on your health. Live better with actionable insights on what might work for you, and what to avoid.

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All Episodes

00:42:53

16. Psychedelic Retreats

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/05/21

We've focused previously on the potential role of Psychedelics in Mental Health, but given the legal status in the UK it's difficult to explore the practicalities of psychedelic therapy.This is where Nigel Pedlingham comes in. Nigel is a plant medicine practitioner and psychedelic coach based in the Netherlands.What does a psychedelic experience look like? Does it work? And perhaps even more importantly, is it safe?If you would like to read more about Nigel's work, his website is

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00:26:34

15. Creatine: Brains and Gains?

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/05/01

Creatine has always been the reserve of gym-lovers and body builders.Does it work? And are there risks?And does this inexpensive supplement potentially have a role in brain health?Mike and Matt investigate.

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00:43:54

14. Get Better Sleep, with Dr David Garley

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/04/13

You can sleep when you're dead, someone once famously said, but it would be nice to get some kip before then...Dr David Garley of the TheBetterSleepClinic comes on the show to explore the latest developments in sleep medicine, dispelling sleep myths, and giving some golden tips for better quality sleep. Are we all self-sabotaging a good nights sleep? Is wearable tech a positive or a detriment to good sleep? Do sleeping tablets work?Dr Garley can be found through their website:

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00:29:54

13. Salt to the System : Is everything we know about...

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/04/02

Excess salt is bad for you, right? That’s what we’re told by the WHO, the NHS and every other 3-letter acronym’d medical organisation out there.But is this actually true?Supplement companies are claiming the opposite - and marketing salt supplements to ‘optimise our health outcomes’Mike and Matt investigate (and try their hand at debating), whilst trying to slip in some terrible salt-related puns.

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00:47:23

12. Skin in the Game : The Truth and Myths behind...

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/03/16

There are thousands of products on the market claiming to transform your skin into that of a Hollywood Celebrity. But do any of these products work? And what myths persist when it comes to skincare?Matt and Mike are joined by Dr Ari Rafiq, a GP and a dermatologist to discuss serums, lasers, lotions, and so much more.

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00:44:07

11. Current Affairs: tDCS and depression

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/03/09

Depression is complex, and available treatments are limited and can cause significant side effects.tDCS is a novel treatment that involves stimulating brain cells with a small electrical current from the comfort of your own home.Is there any evidence that it works?Matt and Mike are joined by Dr Kultar Garcha, an NHS GP and global medical director at Flow Neuroscience, to find out more.More information on Flow can be found via their website https://www.flowneuroscience.com/Dr Garcha is on LinkedIn:

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00:32:31

10: Hair Loss Treatments - Root Causes, Bald Truths,...

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/02/28

Hair loss affects a huge number of men and women.Is it inevitable? Can anything be done to avoid it?And what about all the hair loss treatments advertised on TV and social media? Do any of them work? Mike and Matt explore all things hair related, whilst managing to squeeze three puns into the episode title...This is our 10th episode! Thanks to everyone who has listened

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00:25:53

9: Vaping - No smoke without fire?

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/02/17

A 2015 report from Public Health England claimed vaping is 95% safer than smoking. But with 7% of 11-17 year old's currently vaping, what do we know about the risks?Matt & Mike are joined by GP and vaping awareness campaigner Dr Marc Picot to explore the truth.

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00:41:10

8. GLP-1s and the obesity crisis - Is the weight...

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/02/12

26% of the UK population are living with obesity.Obesity is related to at least 13 types of cancer, and as of 2022 is estimated to cost the NHS £6.5 billion annually.Sasha High MD is a Canadian physician and obesity specialist and delivers a masterclass on obesity and the new class of medications changing the landscape for patients living with obesitySasha has her own brilliant podcast and can be found here:https://open.spotify.com/show/6kpWPxPL8s39xMBGmfZRpl?si=b338d7cd634b41a4

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00:41:43

8: GLP-1s and the obesity crisis - Is the weight...

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/02/02

26% of the UK population are living with obesity.Obesity is related to at least 13 types of cancer, and as of 2022 is estimated to cost the NHS £6.5 billion annually. Matt and Mike are joined by Dr Sasha High MD, an obesity physician from Canada to discuss new medications, the condition in general, and hope for the future. Want to hear more from Dr High? Check out her podcast High on Life https://open.spotify.com/show/6kpWPxPL8s39xMBGmfZRpl?si=1c83e5f6f4fb4883

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00:28:42

7: Natural Fertility Contraception: Rhythm & Clues?

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/01/26

The number of women using hormonal contraception is falling. Meanwhile, Natural Fertility Contraception methods are seeing a surge in popularity.What's behind this shift? And does Natural Fertility Contraception work? Matt and Mike - helped in no small part by a hefty dose of nepotism - welcome a special guest to learn about this development, and explore the issues with contraception more generally.

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00:27:04

6: Melatonin - Dream on?

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/01/19

Melatonin is available in supermarkets in the USA. In the UK, it can only be initiated by specialist doctors. So what's the deal? Is it the answer to poor sleep, jet lag, and even aging?

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00:27:32

5. Supplementary Opinions: Should we all be taking...

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2025/01/08

Hospital admissions due to lack of vitamins and minerals are soaring, and adverts for vitamins and supplements are all over social media.But what's the evidence for multivitamins? Should we all be taking them every day?

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00:24:34

4. Tape it or leave it?

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2024/12/20

Mouth taping is being promoted all over social media, claiming to improve everything from Obstructive Sleep Apnoea to your sex life. Are there any benefits? Or is it symptomatic of an epidemic of health fads based on little to no scientific evidence?

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00:26:41

3: Take the Plunge?

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2024/12/13

Cold water swimming. We all know someone who does it. But does it have any benefits? And are there are risks?

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00:38:52

2: PSA - Yay or Nay?

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2024/12/13

A lot of people are urging men to get their PSA checked, but this doesn't necessarily align with NHS advice. What is the PSA test? And why isn't it used for screening of prostate cancer?

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00:37:46

1: 'Shroom for Improvement?

Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine ·

2024/12/13

Magic Mushrooms have long been the preserve of the hippie culture, but could they have a role in the treatment of mental health disorders? Or will the quest for increased productivity lead to a culture of 'micro-dosing'?

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