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Better than drugs

Ozempic, Wogovy, Munjaro the ‘miracle’ weight loss drugs which will solve the international obesity crisis, or will it?…

Better Than Drugs is an informative discussion with Glasgow GP and celebrity baker and author, Dr James Morton, who rose to fame on the Great British Bake Off.

Dr James Morton is currently focussed through his work with SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guide Network Council) to address the issue of over prescribing. This issue costs the NHS £300 million in waste.

Discussing health and fitness, Dr Morton is joined by Chris McKenzie, personal trainer, nutritionist, and counsellor.

Listen to their conversation, find out about social prescribing what you should be discussing with your GP.

Drop me a line if you have tried the home workout or ventured into the gym, encouraged by Chris’s demonstration in the podcast.

Better Than Drugs, listen to what men want to say and visit the Men Only website, sign up to the newsletter and comment.

This podcast is for men, about men, to give a platform for discussion and exploration of topics relevant to you.

Look forward to hearing from you and I hope you enjoy the podcast,
Jackie

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Dr James Morton

Dr James Morton is a Scottish doctor, baker, and author based in Glasgow, He is currently focused on addressing over-prescribing, which costs the NHS £300 million in waste in the UK each year.

Dr Morton, born in Inverness, was introduced to baking by his maternal grandmother and went on to study for his medical degree at Glasgow University. It was there that his fellow students encouraged him to apply as a participant to the Great British Bake Off and was a worthy one of two runners-up.

Still a keen baker and author of several successful cookbooks, Dr
Morton is a practising GP in Glasgow and a member of SIGN (Scottish
Intercollegiate Guide Network Scotland) which issues advice on NHS
Treatments.

Dr Morton is now focused, not only on tackling the over-prescription of medication, but also in addressing environmental responsibility within the healthcare sector.


Chris McKenzie

Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Counsellor

Experience & Philosophy
One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is waking up each day
knowing I have the privilege of supporting my clients – both mentally and physically as we work together to achieve their fitness goals.

With over 20 years of experience training individuals, small groups and
teams, I’ve had the opportunity to work with clients of all ages and
abilities – from elite, world-class athletes to those taking their very first
steps on their fitness journey.

Coming from a sports family – my father was a professional baseball
player – I developed a love for athletics early in life. I’ve played and
competed in a wide range of sports, including baseball, basketball,
American football, volleyball, athletics, surfing, snowboarding,
skateboarding and climbing. I have even had the privilege of training
Team GB Athletics sprinters.

My training philosophy is straightforward: I design programs that fit
around the demands of your life, helping you feel stronger, move better,
and live with more confidence and energy. My passion lies in helping
you reach your goals, unlock your full potential and enhance your overall quality of life.

Whether you’re training like a Spartan warrior, balancing the demands of work and family, recovering from injury, or just beginning your fitness journey, I will be by your side, supporting you every step of the way.


For more information or to arrange a training session, contact me on:
(M): 07853 956752
(E): [email protected]

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Helping people get in shape through functional training and nutrition Online & In-Person Coaching

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