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Episode Notes This week's guest is registered dietician and creator of Tips with Toni, Toni Marinucci. Toni brings us all of her nutrition knowledge. We talk: your relationship with food versus dieting the importance of selecting an eating pattern that will work throughout your life some easy tips/swaps if you are looking to improve your eating pattern how your relationship with food mirrors your romantic relationships/choice in partner Find Toni's blog and more information on how to work with her here: https://tipswithtoni.com/ And check out the Tips with Toni Podcast

New mini-series! We are excited to present to you the first episode in our new mini-series we are calling the Supplement Series. Each episode will be a deep dive into one specific supplement, the different types, what it is used for, and the data surrounding the use of the supplement. For week one, we start with a 10,000 foot overview of supplementation, the importance of high-quality supplements, and why supplementation is not the cure-all you may be hoping for. Regarding zinc, we discuss: it's general function in the body how it impacts the immune system zinc + diabetes or insulin resistance zinc oxide sunscreen Let us know what supplements you are interested in for our Supplement Series! Next up: magnesium. Contact info: Healthformation.Podcast@gmail.com

Episode Notes We have another pharmacy-focused episode perfect for anyone working to improve efficiency in their CV vaccine rollout. Our guest this week is Dr. Neal Smoller, independent community pharmacy owner and COVID vaccine champion. Neal + I discuss how he and his volunteer army were given a week to administer 3200 vaccines, and they did it in 3 days. He shares about the systems he put in place to increase the efficiency of his process, from FAQs, to sign-ups, to billing. He also shares these resources for anyone who is interested. And, of course, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to rant about all things pharmacy that bother us, from the reimbursement models to the woes of PBMs. Neal's resources: https://drnealsmoller.com/vax/ https://drnealsmoller.com/courses/ Email Neal for information on his app and Wordpress plugin: neal@drnealsmoller.com Follow us on Instagram @HealthFormation__

Episode Notes This week, we talk with Davon Howell, a pharmacist and mom about her wellness journey. Before getting pregnant, Davon lost around 40 lb, but the stressors of life as a working new mom made focusing on herself difficult, and she found herself not feeling her best. We talk with Davon about her wellness journey and how her physical and mental health has completely changed since reshaping her relationship with food. If you are interested in connecting with Davon, you can do so on her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davon.townsend.71 or via Instagram @dr_howell1027. And of course connect with us on IG @healthformation__

In this week's podcast episode, we cover all things COVID vaccine. We do the best we can to present the information in the most unbiased, objective way simply giving you the information you need to make your own decision on the vaccine. Topics covered include: overview of the EUA informed consent when will I get my vaccine? how did the vaccine get developed so quickly? what an mRNA is vaccine and it works overview of the data from the Pfizer trials adverse effects to expect vaccine in pregnancy how the AstraZeneca vaccine is different Questions? HealthFormation.Podcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media! Instagram @HealthFormation__ Facebook: HealthFormation

Our guest this week is antibiotic stewardship expert Dr. Richard Drew. We talk about the role of antibiotics over time and how this evolved over his career, superbugs and what this means for the future of medicine, and delve in on the impact of antibiotics and the gut. We conclude with ways to support the gut after a necessary round of antibiotics. A few of the articles we discussed: CDC information on antibiotic resistance: https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/index.html White paper on the future of antibiotic resistance: https://amr-review.org/sites/default/files/160525_Final%20paper_with%20cover.pdf Article on the association between antibiotic use in children and future allergic conditions/food allergies Association Between Use of Multiple Classes of Antibiotic in Infancy and Allergic Disease in Childhood

WE ARE BACK after an unintentional hiatus with our favorite topic: the gut, with a major focus on probiotics. Which probiotics may be best, what food sources matter, and when should we recommend probiotics? When we do, what do we look for on a label? All of this is covered in today's episode. Articles discussed in this episode include: Jager R et al. International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Probiotics Khalesi S et al. A review of probiotic supplementation in healthy adults: helpful or hype? Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/healthformation__/

This episode is ALL things CrossFit. Today's guests are my friends and CrossFitters Kelly Gehman, Carl & Amanda Teachey, and Sean Greene. Disclaimer: I am not a CrossFitter. But I was interested in the allure behind it - it seems like most people (those that I know at least) get sucked in and never look back. So, I gathered four of my pharmacist friends who have all been CrossFitting for many years to get the inside scoop. And there is way more to the story than you may have thought!

This week, we bring you a very special episode of the podcast. I was a guest on The Political Pharmacist Podcast with host Eric Geyer to discuss President Trump's new executive orders on drug pricing. If you haven't listened to last week's episode on cashflow in pharmacy, I recommend you do that first as it will give you a good primer on PBMs, which will be impacted by these new laws. Check out The Political Pharmacist Podcast for more!! Thank you Eric for having me as a guest! President Trump just unveiled four new executive orders he plans to sign that can effect how Americans afford their prescription medications. These orders mainly affect how middlemen price savings are passed along to patients at the pharmacy counter with a few other more nuanced changes while also calling out the ridiculously high insulin and epinephrine (EpiPen) prices. On this episode, I sit down with Dr. Benjamin Jolley and Dr. Katie Trotta to discuss the impact each of these may have on patients and pharmacies in the US, as well as if these are legal or are just political maneuvering by a president who is down in the polls. Reference links to the podcast that you may find useful: Trump's Executive Order on PBMs: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-lowering-prices-patients-eliminating-kickbacks-middlemen/ Dr. Jolley's blog: benjaminjolley.substack.com/archive Bottle of Lies book: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bottle-of-l…an/1129745540 Dangers of buying drugs online: nabp.pharmacy/newsroom/news/soci…5XB2sSDkmoN8wHU7fc

We have a very pharmacy-focused episode this week and I personally think anyone in pharmacy should give it a listen! Beth Mills is back with me as my guest co-host for the episode, and we sit down with Steven Rhodes, Founder and CEO of Alliance GPO. Steven utilizes his financial background to help independent pharmacies purchase drugs at the cheapest price he can, so they can save patients money and hopefully make a little for themselves. We also discuss pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) so get ready for that wild ride. Check out Steven's company at alliancegpo.com

We're back!! This week, we dish on a topic that impacts most everyone either directly or indirectly: depression and whether changes to your diet or physical activity regimen can help symptoms. We bring you the results of a data deep dive we did, and help make this super applicable for yourself, a loved one, or a patient working to improve their symptoms of depression. The studies discussed in today's episode included: Dietary patterns and depression risk: a meta-analysis published in Psychiatry Research Exercise as a treatment for depression: A meta-analysis published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Exercise or basic body awareness therapy as add-on treatment for major depression published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Physical exercise and internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of depression published in the British Journal of Psychiatry Questions? Healthformation.Podcast@gmail.com

This week's interview is with Olivia Cooper who has been struggling with a strange conglomeration of symptoms her entire life. Liv struggles with a host of gastrointestinal symptoms, excruciating sore throats, refractory fevers that lasted for months, and full body skin rashes. During our conversation, she talks about her journey through every provider specialty there is, many incorrect diagnoses, and ultimately, the diagnosis that truly fits the picture of what she is dealing with today.

Finally, there is a study comparing a low fat plant based diet versus an animal-based ketogenic diet, and in this episode we evaluate it. The study is by Kevin Hall, PhD and colleagues, and it is a very well designed inpatient study. So, what're the results? Listen and find out!We also discuss Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/pdfExtended/S1550-4131(19)30248-7A plant-based, low-fat diet decreases ad libitum energy intake compared to an animal-based, ketogenic diet: An inpatient randomized controlled trial https://osf.io/preprints/nutrixiv/rdjfb/Reddit thread discussing/debating the article further

Such a fun new topic for this week's episode: dance/movement therapy. This week, we bring you Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Board Certified Dance/Movement therapist Michelle Merna to discuss her career as a dance/movement therapist working in the state of New York with children on the autism spectrum. She explains the history of dance/movement therapy, who may benefit, what the data shows on its outcomes, and how to find a dance/movement therapist for you or for a patient you care for.More information found on the American Dance Therapy Association website https://adta.org/

In this episode, we cover several holistic and complementary recommendations to help maintain your health throughout this COVID pandemic and beyond, to subsequent influenza seasons and really any time. We discuss specific foods to emphasize in your diet, and those to limit/avoid; the role of physical activity; sunlight, vitamin D, and grounding; and the importance of stress management/meditation.Citations: 1. Article discussing vitamins and trace elements for immune support: Contribution of selected vitamins and trace elements on immune function. Wintergerst ES et al. Ann Nutr Metab. 2007;51(4):301-23. 2. American College of Sports Medicine article discussing the benefits of physical activity during the pandemic: http://www.acsm.org/all-blog-posts/acsm-blog/acsm-blog/2020/03/30/exercise-immunity-covid-19-pandemic 3. Overall integrative recommendations https://therapyworks.com.au/integrative-considerations-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/

This week, Emily joins HealthFormation to give us a deep dive into her life before and after bariatric surgery. Honestly, her story is so amazing as she is literally a shrinking woman who has lost HALF of her body weight in the last 6 months. She is killing it! We talk: Emily's childhood and how food insecurity played into her weight challenges Her physical and mental health problems before her gastric bypass Challenges after surgery Where she is today and how she is helping others Emily's email: EStolkowski1@hotmail.comHere is the CNN article referenced in the intro: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/27/opinions/healthy-diet-immune-system-covid-19-mozaffarian-glickman-nikbin-meydani/index.htmlFollow us! Instagram + Twitter @HealthFormPod Facebook @HealthFormation

I say this every new episode, but I honestly loved this one!! The motto for this week comes from our guest, who says he is setting "the new standard for supplement quality."This week, Dr. Neal Smoller, the holistic pharmacist, joins HealthFormation and we dive deep in the supplement world. Neal has his own pharmacy in Woodstock, NY called the Village Apothecary, where he works to assess the whole person and determine the role of lifestyle factors and supplements in their regimen. We talk all things supplement quality (think probiotics and CBD!), what to look for on a label, and using all the skills of your pharmacist to help formulate a personalized wellness plan.Check out Neal's website: https://www.drnealsmoller.com/; his podcast is The Big Mouth Pharmacist and his pharmacy and store The Village Apothecary

This was such a fun episode for us! This week, Marcus and I sit back and chat about how we used to each growing up, what that looked like in college, and how we started transitioning over to a healthier lifestyle. We provide tips for those who are looking to start out, and we discuss our own challenges/how we overcome them. This is a great episode for anyone new to adopting a healthier lifestyle, or even those who haven't yet started because they don't know where to begin.One article discussed in this episode is a 2016 Lancet meta analysis Does physical activity attenuate, or even eliminate, the detrimental association of sitting time with mortality? A harmonised meta-analysis of data from more than 1 million men and women - we mentioned how much physical activity is needed to overcome a sedentary day (desk job!) and I mentioned 2 hours. Data from this article shows that it is actually 60-75 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity every day to overcome the negative effects of a day of sedentary time.Questions? Email us! HealthFormation.Podcast@Gmail.com Instagram/Twitter: HealthFormPod

I was introduced to this week's guest through the plant based support group started by Mark Ristine from Episode 15. Alex started to change her eating pattern after suffering from an IBD flare up that left her in incredible pain to the point where she was unable to leave the house. We discuss the elimination diet she started after speaking to a gastroenterologist and a nutritionist, and how this helped to control her symptoms. She now has an established eating pattern that, in conjunction with an exercise regimen, works to control her GI problems and has really changed her life.We also discuss other aspects of her wellness journey, including her use of non-toxic products and essential oils as part of a healthy life.Some of the recommendations Alex made: https://impacttheory.com/ - a weekly interview show that explores the mindsets of the world's highest achievers to learn their secrets to success https://www.facebook.com/ahouseofoils

There are so many additives in our food supply that there are likely many you are unfamiliar with. In this episode, we discuss which should be avoided and why. Our conversation opens with a discussion about how these ingredients make it to market, the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list, and what happens after something is on the GRAS list. Ingredients discussed include: natural flavors, carrageenan, polysorbate 80, artificial colors (yellow #5, caramel color), MSG, and others.Email: Healthformation.Podcast@gmail.com Instagram, Twitter: @HealthFormPod

This week we are changing things up a bit as HealthFormation is joined by middle school social studies teacher David Trotta, who discusses how technology and social media impact sleep, particularly in adolescents. With sleep such a prevalent issue today, we delve deep into some of the contributing factors behind the epidemic. Dave discusses what he sees with his students, how the pervasiveness of social media impacts sleep cycles, and how this translates in the classroom.We also discuss the impact of blue light on the eye, more information in this article: Research progress about the effect and prevention of blue light on eyesLike us on Facebook for more health & wellness information https://www.facebook.com/HealthFormation/

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Ristine to discuss his journey to health and wellness through a complete lifestyle change. Four months ago, Mark found himself at a crossroads; he was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and things were not looking good (his A1c was 13%). Mark decided to take back his health and changed his diet and sedentary lifestyle to completely reverse his diabetes, and his high cholesterol and hypertension reversed right along with it. We discuss how he did it, what his lifestyle looks like today, and support for others who may be interested in taking back their own health.Mark's Facebook group, A New Choice: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anewchoice/HealthFormation website: https://healthformation.pinecast.co

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Best line from the conversation with Dr. Brangman: "there's no side effect to eating salads" which could not be more true! This week we bring you the amazing Dr. Judy Brangman, a passionate internal medicine doctor who is also certified in lifestyle medicine. We discuss her journey into medicine, how she incorporates lifestyle medicine into her work with patients, and her passion for utilizing food as medicine. Find Dr. Brangman at theplantbasedmd.com, on social media @ThePlantBasedMD, or via her email info@theplantbasedmd.com More information on finding a plant based doctor near you: http://plantbaseddoctors.org/ Environmental Working Group (EWG): Dirty Dozen (always buy organic!) https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php and Clean Fifteen (okay to buy conventional when needed) https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.phpEmail us! HealthFormation.Podcast@gmail.com Check out our new Twitter! https://twitter.com/HealthFormPod Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/HealthFormation/

Soy is one of the more controversial foods in the nutrition world. From Paleo to plant-based, everyone is talking about soy. In this episode, we summarize what nutrition science really says about soy in your diet.Several topics/articles were discussed in this episode, including:Breast Cancer Soy Food Intake and Breast Cancer Survival Meta-analysis of soy intake and breast cancer riskTestosterone Soybean isoflavone exposure does not have feminizing effects on men: a critical examination of the clinical evidenceCholesterol Meta-analysis of the effects of soy protein intake on serum lipids.

Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia are on the rise, so this week Dr. Amber McLendon (peoplesa@campbell.edu) joins HealthFormation to discuss how to keep your brain healthy and how to best care for a loved one with dementia. Amber is a geriatric specialized pharmacist and she works with patients with dementia on a daily basis, so there is no one better to share this information. We also discuss the benefits of the MIND diet, and how incorporating more foods from this way of eating can promote a healthy mind as you age, and even benefit those already experiencing dementia.Resources discussed on today's episode: Finding a senior care pharmacist: https://www.ascp.com/page/custom_directory Early life linguistic ability, late life cognitive function, and neuropathology: findings from the Nun Study MIND diet associated with reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s disease

This week we delve into the topic of how to PRESS RESET on your body and restore it to its original strength. Our guest this week is the co-owner of the Original Strength Institute, Dani Almeyda (dani@originalstrength.net), who brings years of knowledge in the health and fitness world. Dani teaches us what it exactly means to PRESS RESET, why it's important to do it every day, and how you can easily integrate these techniques into your day from anywhere, including your bed or your desk. By the end of the episode, you will be itching to up and move. Check out the OS YouTube channel for videos on how to PRESS RESET!Original Strength https://originalstrengthinstitute.com and https://www.youtube.com/user/OriginalStrengthSys Original Strength Institute in Fuquay Varina, NC https://originalstrength.net/ Pressing Reset: Original Strength Reloaded by Tim Anderson, co-creator of the original strength concept and co-owner of the Original Strength Institute

Is CBD more than just THC's legal cousin? This week, Duncan Markovich, CFO of Better Ways LLC in Branford, CT teaches us about just that. We discuss what CBD is, how it works on the endocannabinoid system, its therapeutic uses, how to dose it, and what questions to ask if you are looking to purchase CBD. The most important things we highlight in today's episode are a focus on patient education surrounding CBD use, and the necessity of ensuring high quality product when you purchase any cannabinoid-containing product.More information on Better Ways CBD can be found on their website: betterwayscbd.com or their Facebook pageAdditional questions? Email Duncan and his partner Paul at: info@betterwayscbd.com or HealthFormation.Podcast@gmail.com

In part two of our plant-based series, we delve deeper into the science behind healthy plant-based diets, especially in regards to cardiovascular health. Two articles are covered in this episode, Healthful and Unhealthful Plant-Based Diets and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in U.S. Adults. and Plant‐Based Diets Are Associated With a Lower Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease Mortality, and All‐Cause Mortality in a General Population of Middle‐Aged AdultsWe also discuss the American College of Cardiology Primary Prevention Guidelines which are very long but two places to focus are the first page which summarizes the ten take-home messages for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and page 19, which Stephanie referenced in today's episode and discusses the cardiovascular risks associated diets low in carbohydrates and high in animal fat.Additional resources discussed: -Dr. Gregor and his book How Not to Die, app The Daily Dozen, and website NutritionFacts.org -The Happy Cow app, which helps you locate vegan-friendly restaurants near you

Today's episode contained so much great information we broke it into a two-parter! In Part 1, HealthFormation guest Stephanie Deal brings us some wisdom on what a vegan diet looks like and and how a diet that omits animal products may not be entirely healthy. We also discuss diets along the spectrum of the standard American diet to whole food plant based, and give tips on how to incorporate a more plant-based way of eating into your day to day, even if you don't want to commit fully.Part 2 will be released in one week, and we will delve deeper into the research on how healthy a whole food plant based diet really is, especially in regards to heart health!Info on soy leghemoglobin, the additive in the Impossible Burger that gives it its "bloody" look

Episode Notes More than likely, you've heard about, tried, or know someone who's tried to a ketogenic diet, so we had to bring the science behind keto to HealthFormation! In today's episode, we chat with (newly licensed!) physician assistant, Andrea, about her experience with keto and we break down a meta analysis on longer-term outcomes of patients using this diet.As with all diets, there are healthy and less-healthy ways to follow a ketogenic diet. We break down the healthiest ways to follow keto and what health outcomes can be expected.Very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet v. low-fat diet for long-term weight loss: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Keto resources discussed in today's episode include: Recipes (Keto and Paleo included) I Breathe I'm Hungry Dr. Stephen Phinney, blog Dr. Jeff Volek, Art and Science of Low Carb Dr. Eric Westman, YouTube

Everyone knows the perils of refined sugar: weight gain, diabetes...cancer? In this week's episode, we review a study looking at the risk of cancer with increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. We also talk about the different types of artificial sweeteners you might see on a nutrition label, their impact, and recommended daily consumption.Our guest this week is Beth Mills, an ambulatory care pharmacist with expertise in chronic disease state management and an added interest in obesity management and nutrition. Excited to have her on today's episode!Sugary drink consumption and risk of cancer: results from NutriNet-Santé prospective cohortTo ask us a question you would like to see answered on a future episode, please email: Healthformation.Podcast@gmail.com

Episode Notes Our guests for today's episode are two faculty from the Physical Therapy department, Drs. Frank Tudini and Jennifer Bunn. The discussion is around all things movement, including the Exercise is Medicine (EIM) initiative and how to apply it to patient care, highlighting the Campbell Pro Bono Physical Therapy clinic as an example of EIM in action. We also discuss the ACSM exercise guidelines and how to meet them in your day to day as well as the difference between exercise and physical activity. Jen and Frank provide several resources that can help you live a more active life, all linked below.Information on Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) as defined by Dr. James Levine: https://www.mayoclinic.org/documents/mc5810-0307-pdf/doc-20079082 Get Up!: Why Your Chair is Killing You and What You Can Do About It is Dr. Levine's book on incorporating more movement into your life and how this can improve your healthExercise is Medicine Rx for Health series include a variety of handouts for physical activity recommendations and Exercise Prescriptions for people with various chronic conditionsApps recommended for physical activity: 1. Workout Trainer 2. Fitify 3. Nike Training app

Episode Notes In today's episode, we discuss the health benefits of a very nutrient-dense diet based off of the Paelo diet on the health of your mitochondria, and how this leads to improvements in overall health. The study discussed focuses on people with autoimmune diseases (specifically MS), but it presents some valuable results that can be applied to healthy individuals as well.Our guest today is Tara Adams, a professional and a patient who works to apply the principles discussed today to herself and the clients of her business, Heal Yourself Whole. Tara has her BS in Chemical Engineering, an MS in Nutritional Biology, and is working on her MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences. More information on Tara and her services can be found here: https://www.healyourselfwhole.com/Article: Randomized control trial evaluation of a modified Paleolithic dietary intervention in the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30050374Email: HealthFormation.Podcast@gmail.com

Episode Notes Up to 25 cups of coffee a day still safe for heart health, study says https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/03/health/coffee-heart-health-arteries-scli-intl-gbr/index.htmlEffect of coffee consumption on arterial stiffness from UK biobank imaging study https://heart.bmj.com/content/105/Suppl_6/A8.2 - This is the link to the full study, which is where the images showing changes from control to caffeine groups are foundBlue Zones article assessing several studies looking at why coffee may help with longevity https://www.bluezones.com/2017/07/science-confirms-coffee-can-add-years-life/Email: HealthFormation.Podcast@gmail.com

Episode Notes Article discussed in today's episode: Effects of Intermittent Versus Continuous Energy Intakes on Insulin Sensitivity and Metabolic Risk in Women with Overweight https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30569640 Dr. Pennings's bio and contact information: https://directory.campbell.edu/people/nicholas-pennings/ Email us with any questions! HealthFormation.Podcast@gmail.com

Episode Notes Welcome to HealthFormation, a podcast where we take what's trendy in the health and wellness world and present science-backed information to help you make the most informed decisions for your health.Questions, comments, concerns? Ideas for future episodes, email us! HealthFormation.Podcast@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HealthFormation/