Get Well with Dr. Shel

Dr. Shel speaks with Dr. Kirk Gair, a chiropractor who specializes in low level, non-thermal lasers. He has taught laser therapy for the last five years and had research on lasers published in the Journal of Orthopedics and Rheumatology. Dr. Gair has used lasers in his practice to help with a litany of ailments - ranging from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, body fat reduction, injuries, fractures, chronic pain, and even for sports performance enhancement - and especially to support for concussion and neurodegeneration.   One thing you can do is visit my website so we can assess your symptoms, and help you develop a treatment plan. http://www.drshel.com/test-your-symptoms/ To empower you to live your best life possible – inside and out, visit our website: http://www.drshel.com/ Dr. Shel Wellness & Aesthetic Center 1437 Highway 6, Suite 100 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Phone: 281.313.7435 (Just 15 miles from the Houston Galleria!)

In this episode, Dr. Shel speaks with Veronica Kent about a variety of topics, including food allergies, food sensitivities, immunology tests, and personal stories of ALS. Veronica is the President and CEO of Alletess Medical Laboratory, and an international leader in the field of food allergies, offering nutritional guidance, interpretive intelligence, and a clinical team that can work with patients and clinicians to ensure better outcomes and health from their test results. One thing you can do is visit my website so we can assess your symptoms, and help you develop a treatment plan. http://www.drshel.com/test-your-symptoms/ To empower you to live your best life possible – inside and out, visit our website: http://www.drshel.com/ Dr. Shel Wellness & Aesthetic Center 1437 Highway 6, Suite 100 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Phone: 281.313.7435 (Just 15 miles from the Houston Galleria!)

In today's episode, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks about the role purpose, passion and meaning play in shaping our lives. When people talk about happiness or fulfillment in life, they tend to throw around these words without truly understanding how they differ from one another. Dr. Shel breaks down each aspect, such as what it means to have a “passion” in comparison to knowing your “purpose”. Imagine how dull and flat life would feel without them!

Today, Dr. Shelena Lalji brings you on a journey about the importance of faith, and how it has truly saved her and her family. Often, people mistake faith for religion, however, it is an expression of hope and confidence in that hope. She discusses her own personal experience with faith in the last year, and teaches us the ways to practice and implement faith into our lives. Without faith… we are nothing. One thing you can do is visit my website so we can assess your symptoms, and help you develop a treatment plan. http://www.drshel.com/test-your-symptoms/ To empower you to live your best life possible – inside and out, visit our website: http://www.drshel.com/ Dr. Shel Wellness & Aesthetic Center 1437 Highway 6, Suite 100 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Phone: 281.313.7435 (Just 15 miles from the Houston Galleria!)

“Your house is your environment, really think about your purchases and how much natural fiber you bring into your home.”- Bridgit Danner   On this episode, Bridgit Danner joined us! She has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2004 and a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner since 2015. She ran a busy integrative medicine clinic for ten years and has done over 12,000 treatments in her career. After losing everything to toxic mold, Bridgit now educates her listeners about toxins. She teaches how to detoxify and support the mitochondria, the functional medicine way.   Timestamps: [03:38] Bridgit's story of loss to toxic mold [11:45] How toxicity impacts your thyroid and hormones [15:16] What to know about the mitochondria and its critical role [23:25] Does toxic mold exposure lead to chemical sensitivity? [30:18] Different ways to reduce exposure and enhance your mitochondria

What most people don’t realize is that most of our pharmaceutical drugs are derived from plants, it’s much more mainstream than people realize.” -Jodi Sternoff Cohen   In today’s podcast, I speak with the wonderful Jodi Cohen, a multiple best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils. In addition to providing powerful and unique blends, Vibrant Blue Oils also educates humanity, synthesizing decades of leading scientific research to explain how essential oils can work to support the body and the brain.  She holds certifications in nutritional therapy, functional neurology, herbalism, and aromatherapy, along with multiple continuing educational courses in plant medicine, brain health, Chinese medicine, and herbalism. She has worked closely with healthcare practitioners of all kinds to implement the most effective essential oil protocols in clinical practice. Get a bottle of Jodi's Parasympathetic oil blend here: https://dv216.isrefer.com/go/para/drshel Timestamps: [04:58] Basics of essential oils work: how do they work transdermally? [9:30] Why is it important to understand how stress affects our health? [16:26] Jodi’s story of grief, hope, and empowerment [28:40] Which oils best support your endocrine system? [35:21] Discussing Jodi’s recent book and its success

To honor ALS Awareness Month, this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel features my good friend and one of my heroes, Dr. Merit Cudkowicz. She is the Director of the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS, Chief of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as the Director and the Julieanne Dorn Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. She has recently launched the first of its kind platform trial initiative in ALS, the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, a program that will greatly accelerate therapy development in ALS. Please consider donating to the Healey Center or ALS Heroes to benefit further developments in ALS treatments.   Timestamps: [03:38] What exactly is ALS, and what are the current available treatments? [05:27] Why is ALS such a hot-button research topic? [Hint: it involves a bucket of ice-cold water] [10:97] What are the risk factors for ALS- and the preventative measures you can take through lifestyle changes [17:52] Testing new ALS drugs- four at a time! [25:17] Gene therapy, stress stimuli, and other neurodegenerative diseases [37:81] ALS adaptive technologies: the brain-computer interface

On this episode Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shel speaks with Dr. Darin Ingels, a naturopathic doctor that specializes in Lyme disease. They discuss all things Lyme and Chronic Lyme, treatment protocols for a cure, and what chronic infections could be propagating your Lyme. Visit https://dariningelsnd.com/ for more of Dr. Darin!

“Your body is a self-healing organism. By ignoring its natural self-repair process and entrusting a doctor immediately, you might be ignoring the very thing you need to heal.”  On this solo episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shel addresses the meaning behind self healing, if there’s purpose without passion, and tips for both healing yourself naturally: physically and emotionally. 

Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Trevor Cates, an Amazon best-selling author of the book, “Clean Skin From Within”, and the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in the state of California. Today they discuss the importance of understanding it’s not just about what you put in your body, but also what products you put on your body, that impact the health of your skin. Use code Save20 to get 20% off your next purchase at The Spa Dr.® store.  Get Trevor’s FREE guide to the BEST and WORST foods for your skin! https://thespadr.com/foods-to-eat-cheat-sheet/ Dr. Trevor Cates is author of the USA Today and Amazon bestselling book Clean Skin From Within and founder of The Spa Dr. natural skin care line. She received her medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine and was the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in the state of California.    Dr. Cates dedicates her focus and passion by helping patients from around the world achieve natural, glowing skin. During her practice she has been featured on a variety of television shows, including The Doctors and Extra TV. Dr. Cates has also interviewed upwards of 250 experts on The Spa Dr. podcast, and hosted her own PBS special: Younger Skin From Within. She strongly believes that the key to healthy skin is inner and outer nourishment with natural  and non-toxic ingredients.  TIMESTAMPS:   [10:00] How hormonal changes may be impacting skin health [13:40] How toxin products being put in - or on - your body, affects your skin health [21:46] Six root causes behind skin issues [30:29] Nutrition, supplementation and herbs: knowing which ones are really good for your skin [34:45] Takeaways: what you should be looking at other than toxins and diet for your skin [39:24] Ingredients in makeup, and how they may be interacting with your skin

“Symptoms are very important, and they should be a great incentive for you to start learning about your body and what’s in the way of it functioning optimally.”   With so much conflicting information about autoimmune disease- how do we pick what’s right for our own treatment? Dr. Shel speaks with Gabe Golden, film director and producer, about his film, Lighting the Path, inspired by his 30-year challenge with rheumatoid arthritis. Gabe has such a remarkable healing journey and has overcome so much, we should all take note.Watch Lighting the Path for FREE, when you sign up- you can even email Gabe directly! Discover Your Power to Heal- by Watching the FREE Lighting the Path Film https://lightingthepathfilm.com/   Timestamps: [03:02] Past treatment protocols for autoimmune disease [07:32] Getting to the root-cause, and skipping the corticosteroids [19:44] Steps you can take TODAY to detox [24:49] How to “light the path”- and navigate the litany of conflicting medical advice [31:30] What Gabe would have done differently in his health journey

Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Tom O'Bryan-one of the most sought after and respected leaders in the functional health community, and a recognized leader on the impact of gluten and food sensitivities on gut health, autoimmunity and the brain. He is the founder of TheDr.com and author of best-selling books, ‘The Autoimmune Fix’ and “You Can Fix Your Brain: Just 1 Hour a Week to the Best Memory, Productivity, and Sleep You've Ever Had”. Watch his free docu-series, BETRAYAL: Can We Stop Chronic Health Deterioration?   In 2022, Dr. Tom and I are hoping to co-host a provocative and important workshop with Healthmeans called “Conquering the Brain, Gut, & Hormone Axis”, stay tuned for more information on this!   Timestamps: [05:00] Most pervasive contemporary health issue [09:14] What secret toxins are destroying our bodies? [20:04] Where DOES disease come from? [28:48] The epigenetic tie to “dis-ease” [36:15] What CAN we do that we may not be doing?  

Dr. Shelena Lalji interviews Dr. Stuart Nunnally, biological dentist. Dr. Nunnally is board certified in naturopathic medicine and is board certified in integrative biological dental medicine.  They talk about how dentistry impacts systemic health, and how poor dental health can contribute to worsening autoimmune and even neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re near Austin, TX, you can make an appointment with Dr. Nunnally here! Timestamps: [04:39] How is biological dentistry different from traditional dentistry? [07:34] What is the tie between chronic/autoimmune diseases and poor dental health? [15:32] Why are mercury fillings so horrible for us? [33:42] What are cavitations (and how they’re different than cavities) [41:48] How to find a good biological dentist  

Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Nalini Chilkov, a leading-edge authority and pioneer in the field of Integrative Cancer Care, Cancer Prevention, and Immune Enhancement bringing more than 30 years of clinical experience with thousands of patients. Today they talk about creating a body where cancer cannot thrive. Download Dr. Nalini’s free cancer-preventative guide to Healthy Estrogen Balance.   Timestamps: [02:57] How is it possible to create a body where cancer can’t thrive? What causes it to thrive in the first place? [13:35] How to integrate an integrative practitioner into your oncology protocol: how you can combine conventional medicine with naturopathy [27:11] How to best monitor your cancer, or for cancer [35:35] Must-do lifestyle changes to suppress cancer [52:49] What are epigenetics? How can we change how our genes behave?

Today, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks about the art of loving your imperfections, and how learning to embrace your individual self strengthens our mindset and those who surround us. The discussion of mental health is beyond important when talking about imperfections, and Dr. Shel explains the importance of a positive outlook on how we treat ourselves. The journey to love your imperfections is long and difficult, but is so rewarding!   Timestamps: [02:47] What role does perfectionism have on our mental health? [06:25] Imperfections in our lives beyond our physical imperfections [11:51] How does “socially prescribed perfectionism” affect us? [15:46] Ways you can your quiet negative inner thoughts [21:44] The importance of continuing self-improvement and development [23:46] Practicing gratefulness in our lives and our imperfections

Today, Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Sally LaMont, a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist. They talk about the importance of your gut health, discussing the best foods to support it and the products to avoid for optimal immune function. Learn more information on Dr. Sally’s Healthy Immune Reset Program, focusing on the value of food as medicine.  

Navigating Life is a branch of Get Well with Dr. Shel where I use both my medical expertise and personal experiences to help and prevent you from encountering avoidable health and wellness challenges. This episode is about gratitude, how I found it amidst unprecedented personal struggles, and the practices we can all do to feel a little more grateful. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.

Your thyroid gland regulates just about every other hormone in your body. So much so that it is known as the “master gland of the metabolism” and it is interwoven with every other major hormone and system in your body. I spoke with Dr. Anshul Gupta, Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine.     Conventional medicine doesn’t have all the answers for a vast majority of patients suffering from Hashimoto’s diseases and that’s where a Functional Medicine model can be helpful- today we will talk about plans for people with Hashimoto’s, to end fatigue, reduce brain fog, and lose weight sustainably.    Dr. Anshul Gupta has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine as a staff physician. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine. His dedication towards his patients was recognized when he was awarded Readers Choice, Best doctor in Northern Neck Area. He is now on a mission to help 1 million people reverse their health conditions. To achieve this mission he has started a virtual functional medicine practice so he can serve clients from all over the world.    He now specializes in treating Hashimoto’s disease and helping people reverse their unresolved symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.

On this week’s episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, I spoke with Dr. Alan Christianson, a board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on Thyroid care. We’re going to be talking about iodine, what to do to “reset” your thyroid to optimal function, and how to take the first step. Dr. Christianson has been featured on countless media appearances including Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. He is the founding president behind the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American College of Thyroidology.  He is a New York Times bestselling author whose recent titles include The Thyroid Reset Diet. Take my low thyroid quiz to assess your symptoms.   Evaluate your thyroid health via our simple quiz to assess if your thyroid is in need of some TLC. Worried about your results? Schedule a free consultation with someone on our team so we can create a customized thyroid plan based on your needs. Get my Thyroid Support Value Bundle- Save $15 by purchasing the bundle! This bundle includes some of our most popular supplements: Advanced Thyroid Support provides safe and effective glandular extracts to feed and fortify the thyroid, pituitary and hypothalamus glands. Thyroid Support contains glandulars such as thyroid concentrate, anterior pituitary and hypothalamus as well as SeaSEL Kelp, and various vitamins and minerals specific for thyroid health. Advanced Iodine contains potassium iodide for supporting normal thyroid function, including balanced production of thyroid hormones and the health of breast and prostate tissue. Advanced Zinc is an essential trace element involved in most major metabolic pathways. Zinc is required for the production of the active form of thyroid hormone known as T3 (triiodothyronine).

My guest is a nationally acclaimed innovator and expert in the fields of integrative women’s health and reproductive health, sometimes called The Pelvic Guru - Dr. Jessica Drummond. Dr. Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute and author of a brand new book on women’s health, Outsmart Endometriosis.  She holds licenses in physical therapy and clinical nutrition and is a board certified health coach - and has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women’s health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Today, we discuss the symptoms of endometriosis, what happens if its left untreated, and treating it using a holistic approach.

My guest today is a nationally acclaimed expert in women’s wellness and menopause and a member of the Harvard Medical Faculty. Dr. Mache Seibel is a leading author of two best-selling books, The Estrogen Window and  The Estrogen Fix, and the Editor of the #1 digital magazine for midlife women HotYearsMag.com. Before transitioning his career to focus on menopause, Dr. Mache was a leading expert in infertility, performing one of the first In vitro fertilization successes in the United States.  Dr. Mache has published over 200 scientific articles and 17 books for professionals and patients, and has received multiple national awards for patient education, research and innovation, including the Media Award from the North American Menopause Society for advancing the understanding of menopause in the United States.  He is board certified in gynecology and reproductive medicine and an NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. In addition to seeing patients in his office, Dr. Mache is a sought-after speaker, consultant and menopause coach at MenopauseCoaching.com.

Autoimmune disease is now the #1 chronic health problem. Functional medicine offers sound treatment, but is so often missing a critical piece of the puzzle. Dr. Keesha Ewers and I talk about trauma and grief - and how these can become the seeds of actual physical illness. Trauma can often be a family illness - with one person becoming ill, like in my own family, and everyone needing to integrate the stress, the fear and emotions - and the impact on their lives. I was stuck with what is called “Caregiver Syndrome” , where people neglect their own health and prioritize the health of their loved ones.  Dr. Keesha and I discuss what we can do - tangible and immediately achievable actions we can do to begin to reverse SOME of this. I think you will be pleased to hear what you can do to help your health, starting today. About the Guest Dr. Keesha Ewers has been in the medical field for over 30 year - she is board certified in functional medicine, a Doctor of Sexology, psychotherapist, family practice advanced registered nurse practitioner with a specialty in integrative medicine, a certified advanced Ayurvedic practitioner, and the founder and medical director of the Academy for Integrative Medicine Health Coach Certification Program. After conducting the HURT Study in 2013 (Healing Unresolved Trauma), she developed the HURT Model for understanding how past childhood trauma impacts adult health. This led to the creation of the You Unbroken online program for patients to heal their own trauma and the Mystic Medicine deep immersion healing retreats she leads at her home on San Juan Island, WA. Dr. Keesha is a popular speaker, including at Harvard and from the TEDx stage, and the best-selling author of Solving the Autoimmune Puzzle. You can learn more about this wonderful leader and find her programs at www.DrKeesha.com. What Can I Do? The more resilient you are, the more you can limit the impact of stress on your health. Genetics play a small role in resilience, but practice and stress-release techniques will help greatly.  Help your body function at its optimum level: Eat regular, balanced meals; aim for the recommended daily seven to nine hours of sleep for adults; and, especially, exercise 30 minutes each day. Even gentle walking is sufficient to boost mood and lower stress, according to the NIMH. More vigorous exercise may provide additional protection.  It’s important to recognize that excessive stress can affect our health. It can cause your adrenal glands to not function at an optimal level resulting in what is called ‘Adrenal Fatigue’ or ‘Cortisol Deficiency’.  Some Signs You Might Have Adrenal Fatigue:  Weight gain  Exhaustion  Insomnia  Mood swings Anxiety  Depression Take our adrenal fatigue assessment HERE if you feel you may be experiencing this. Once we have determined that you are showing symptoms of adrenal fatigue, you’ll need to have your cortisol levels checked, generally through a non-invasive saliva test. We can then determine how to help your adrenal glands function better through various courses of treatment. It is my goal to help my patients, both men and women alike, find balance in every area of their lives because chronic stress can be detrimental to their health and well being. For more personalized information on Adrenal Fatigue (Cortisol Deficiency), please request a free consultation, or call us at 281.313.7435.

I'm excited to announce that I have started a new branch of my podcast, Get Well with Dr. Shel, called Navigating Life, where I use both my medical expertise and personal experiences to help and prevent you from encountering avoidable health and wellness challenges. This episode is all about self care, which has garnered a lot of media attention recently, so much so it has become an entire $10 million a year industry! The Pew Research Center states that millenials spend about twice as much as baby boomers on self-care essentials such as gym memberships or workout equipment, dieting, life coaching, yoga/meditation, and the list goes on. There's a lot someone can say about this, and some may even chalk this up to “materialism” or “selfishness”. I am here to tell you: Self Preservation =/= Selfishness If you do anything today, let it be this: take a lesson from the younger generation, they are using tools of self care, entirely defined by their needs, to preserve their health and wellness (and preventing unwanted deterioration down the road). You, and only you, define which self care modalities to practice. 

Today Dr. Shel speaks with Wendy Myers, FDN-P, NC, CHHC, an expert in detoxification and minerals.  She is passionate about educating the public on the importance of long term detoxing considering our toxic world.  She healed her own health issues through hair mineral analysis and developed a unique detox and supplement program, and wants to help others do the same. Wendy founded MyersDetox.com to communicate her research to the public in the areas of metal toxicology, detoxification, supplements and nutrition. Wendy is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist and a Certified Holistic Health Coach in Los Angeles, Ca. She attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York and has a degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California. She uses Hair Mineral Analysis and other toxic metals testing for the purposes of designing custom Myers Detox Protocol and supplement programs for her clients around the world. Wendy hosts the Myers Detox Podcast, Supercharged Podcast, and publishes a weekly article on her blog. She has contributed articles to top health sites around the web and spoke on countless health summits and podcasts. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.

My guest today is Dr. Heather Paulson, a board-certified Naturopathic Oncologist, Teacher, Best Selling Author, and Speaker. After experiencing cancer with several loved ones, Dr. Paulson left an impressive career in marine biology to attend medical school.  Dr. Paulson works with people undergoing cancer treatments, including radiation, surgery, and chemotherapy and helps them to integrate natural remedies in order to reduce side effects and reduce the risk of recurrence. She also works with cancer survivors to support them to feel like themselves again.  Dr. Heather Paulson is the Author of the best-selling book 'Cancer Proof: 7 Natural Ways to Live Cancer Free.'  Today we talk all about naturopathic oncology and how to take advantage of your body’s natural healing modalities to fight off inflammation, chronic illness, and cancer. Stay tuned for Dr. Paulson’s program: Naturally Better with Chemo, coming early 2021! Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.

Today, Dr. Shel interviews Dr. V, a two-time breast-cancer survivor, the founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror, the 7 Essentials System®, and co-founder of MyBreast Friend™. Her mission is to inspire women to be proactive with their breast health and to help them make informed decisions. Today we discuss all of her game-changing breast cancer programs. Dr. V is a Doctor of Chiropractic and the founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror, the 7 Essentials System®, and co-founder of MyBreast Friend™. Her signature process has empowered thousands of women in over 43 countries around the world. Dr. V’s has personally conquered breast cancer twice, which gives her an empathetic perspective to understand other women facing a healing journey. Dr. V has been in the Wellness Industry for over 40 years, beginning with her Chiropractic degree in 1979. Dr. V has also pursued extensive studies in various fields of Energy Medicine. Her specialty in Chiropractic, Bio-Energetics, Meridian Stress Analysis, Homeopathy, and Digital Thermography gives Dr. V a unique approach to Health and Wellness. Dr. V is an Amazon #1 bestselling author (Heal Breast Cancer Naturally, 7 essentials steps to beating Breast Cancer) in 5 countries and in 10 different categories, including Oncology Nursing, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Oncology, Alternative Medicine, Chemotherapy, Health, Fitness and Dieting, Women’s Health, and Reproductive Medicine. Dr. V has been featured in the world-renowned Truth About Cancer Docu-series and TTAC LIVE stages. She was also invited to participate in many summits and podcasts relating to health and wellness, including JJ Virgin, Wendy Meyers, Wellness Mama, etc.

Olive oil has been a central part of the Kasandrinos family for generations. Kasandrinos babies are even baptized with olive oil from our family’s land. In Greece, it’s customary to grow and press your own olive oil for family and friends. So, even after moving to the U.S., our family made sure to bring enough olive oil to enjoy until the next trip back to our family home in Niata, Greece. It was so much a part of our lives that we never realized most people in the U.S. have been drizzling stale olive oil on their food for decades.   Tony is the founder and CEO of Kasandrinos Olive Oil and a native of Rochester New York, but also spent a good portion of his childhood in his fathers village, Niata Greece.Upon graduating the Aquinas institute, he joined the Marine Corps in October of 1997 where he is currently serving on active duty (retiring in 2019).     Tony's duties have taken him all around the globe.On his free time, he enjoys being outdoors, hanging out with family and traveling (especially to Greece)Tony currently resides in the Hudson Valley of New York until he retires from the military and then will be moving to Las Vegas to pursue Kasandrinos International full time, while spending as much time as possible back in Greece. Get a bottle of Kasandrinos Olive Oil here! Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.

I’m so excited about today’s interview!  Marcelle Pick is an OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about transforming the way women experience healthcare through an integrative approach.  Marcelle is currently a faculty member of The Institute of Functional Medicine and has served as a Medical Advisor to Healthy Living Magazine. She lectures on a variety of topics including weight loss resistance, infertility, stress & illness, and adrenal dysfunction. She is the author of several best selling books, including Is It Me or My Adrenals - which we’ll discuss today - and she has appeared on Dr. Oz, FOX, and her PBS special has been seen by millions. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.

Nationally acclaimed innovator and expert in the fields of integrative medicine, psychiatry, and addiction recovery, Dr. Cass has helped individuals to take charge of their health. One area of expertise has been helping individuals to withdraw from both psychiatric medication and substances of abuse with the aid of natural supplements. Many were from her own line of brain supplements that she and her partner/distributor recently discontinued. She is now focusing on hemp oil extract/CBD as an aid to tapering off medications and to support overall mental and physical health. Dr. Cass appears often as a guest on national radio and television, including The Dr. Oz Show, E! Entertainment, and The View, and in national print media. She has been quoted in many national magazines, blogs for the Huffington Post, and is the author of several popular  books including: Natural Highs, 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health, Supplement your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Nutrition, The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, and Your Amazing Itty Bitty Guide to Cannabis. Today Dr. Shel and Dr. Cass discuss the mental health crisis, dangers of prescriptions, and our hormones in regards to mental health. Most importantly: Learn some of the most important things someone might do to begin - or hit restart - on their mental health journey.

Are you or do you know a man over 40? Then you HAVE to listen to this! On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Geo Espinosa, ND, LAc, IFMCP, CNS, clinical assistant professor of integrative and functional urology at New York University and author of Thrive—Don’t Survive: Dr. Geo’s Guide to Living Your Best Life Before & After Prostate Cancer. Learn the in’s and out’s of prostate health, made easy, with the expertise of Dr. Geo. Visit Dr. Geo’s website to sign up for free information: https://drgeo.com/ Dr. Geo Espinosa is a Naturopathic Functional Medicine doctor recognized as an authority in Urology and Men’s health. He is faculty and holistic clinician in Urology at NYU Langone Health and faculty for the Institute for Functional Medicine.  Dr. Geo is the first naturopathic physician to complete an internship, residency, and fellowship in urology at a conventional medical institution at Columbia University in New York.  As an avid researcher and writer, Dr. Geo has authored numerous scientific papers and books, including co-editing the Integrative Sexual Health book, and author of the best selling prostate cancer book: Thrive, Don’t Only Survive  Dr. Geo is co-founder, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and formulator of advanced nutraceutical formulas at XY Wellness, LLC. He lectures internationally on the application of science-based holistic treatments for urological conditions.  In his free time, Dr. Geo enjoys delivering content on his popular website, DrGeo.com, spending time with his wife and three kids, reading, strength training, and practicing martial arts.

On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Madiha Saaed, THE Holistic Mom, MD! She is the author of Amazon bestseller "The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease"  and the brand-new holistic children’s book, “Adam's Healing Adventures”. Get a copy of her new book at https://adamshealingadventures.com/  Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.

On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Marisol Teijero, a naturopathic doctor, about IBS, gut issues, the wonderful uses of castor oil, and having F.A.I.T.H. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.

It's not about learning to live with fibromyalgia...we've got to get the message out there that you can feel good again. On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Rodger Murphree, internationally recognized fibromyalgia expert. His “Murphree Method, ”a combination of functional and orthomolecular medicine, has helped thousands of people get healthy and feel good again. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.

On the inaugural episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Anna Cabeca, fellow OBGYN all about menopause, hormonal imbalances, and ditching toxicities as we age. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.