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Kathie Swift, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, EBQ, joins Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge to discuss the evolution of integrative medicine after being honored as a pioneer in the field at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium's 20th anniversary celebration. About the Expert Author, educator, and registered dietitian/nutritionist, Kathie graduated from Arizona State University with a Master of Science in Nutrition and expanded her conventional dietetics background with extensive training in functional medicine. Kathie is the co-founder of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, an online functional nutrition training program for health care professionals. She pioneered innovative nutrition programs at Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Dr. Mark Hyman's UltraWellness Center. Kathie also directed the Center for Mind Body Medicine's highly acclaimed “Food As Medicine” program for more than 20 years. Kathie is a contributing author for the medical textbooks, Integrative Gastroenterology, Integrative Women's Health, Krause and Mahan's Food & The Nutrition Care Process and Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy. She is a scientific reviewer for Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal. Kathie co-authored two books on digestive health: The Swift Diet and The Inside Tract: Your Good Gut Guide to Great Digestive Health. She is certified in Mind Body Medicine skills and evidence-based Qigong (EBQ) and integrates these healing modalities in her teaching and clinical practice. An avid swimmer, Kathie also enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking and exploring natural habitats with her 5 grandchildren and her spirited golden doodle, Dottie Rose.
Welcome to Episode 19 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Dicken Weatherby and Beth Ellen talk to Kathie M. Swift about sarcopenia, a condition that results in the loss of muscle mass and strength. Kathie's interest in sarcopenia stems from her early observations as a nursing student, where she notices muscle loss in elderly patients. Her personal experiences with her mother's battle with ALS and her own struggle with Lyme disease further fuel her curiosity about muscle health. She discovers that sarcopenia is not widely recognized as a diagnosis and decides to delve deeper into the topic. Kathie shares the definition, risk factors, and the importance of personalized nutrition and exercise in maintaining muscle health. Additionally, she talks about protein intake, micronutrients, assessment tools, lab biomarkers, and potential supplements. Katie also covers the importance of collaboration and personalization in addressing the condition. Tune in and take action now to combat sarcopenia and maintain muscle health by prioritizing personalized nutrition and exercise in your daily routine. Episode Highlights: ( 01:03 ) Kathie's experience have made her develop an interest in sarcopenia and muscle health ( 03:42 ) Statistics on the prevalence of sarcopenia ( 09:43 ) Impact of early life history on sarcopenia and the first studies conducted on the subject ( 18:57 ) Role of animal protein in sarcopenia and the need for a holistic approach to nutrition. ( 28:58 ) Kathie's research on whole food diets and the importance of studying food combinations ( 35:03 ) The use of the mini nutritional assessment and other tools for assessing risk of sarcopenia like body comp analysis ( 41:37 ) Multimarker approach to biomarkers and the use of nutritional and inflammation markers ( 45:03 ) Research on gut microbiota signatures in relation to sarcopenia ( 50:06 ) The role of supplements and exercise for preventing and treating sarcopenia, and the importance of individualized treatment plans ( 57:51 ) The importance of myography and wearables for monitoring sarcopenia About Kathie Swift Kathie Swift, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, EBQ is a registered dietitian nutritionist who has been dubbed “the mother of integrative and functional nutrition” by thought leaders in the field and has been recognized by Today's Dietitian as “a dietitian making a difference.” Kathie maintains a heart-core approach to educating healthcare professionals. She received her Master of Science in Nutrition from Arizona State University and has held diverse positions throughout her career. Kathie pioneered leading-edge functional nutrition programs at Dr. Mark Hyman's UltraWellness Center, Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. She has been the Nutrition Education Director for the Center for Mind-Body Medicine's highly acclaimed “Food As Medicine” professional training program for over 20 years. Kathie is a contributing author for the medical textbooks Integrative Gastroenterology and Integrative Women's Health, published by Oxford University Press, and the clinical nutrition textbook Krause and Mahan's Food & Nutrition Care Process. She serves on numerous advisory boards, including 3×4 Genetics, Integrative Healthcare Symposium, and Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal. Kathie is a scientific reviewer for Military Medicine and served on the Institute for Functional Medicine's inaugural Nutrition Advisory Board. An inspirational educator, you'll meet Kathie at numerous health and nutrition conferences and online summits. She has been interviewed in hundreds of articles published in the US and internationally. Kathie teaches her audience and students how to create vibrant, nourishing lives for themselves and their clients, combining the very best of modern nutritional science, integrative and functional medicine, mind-body modalities, and ancient healing practices. Where to Reach Kathie Swift Kathie Swift Website Kathie Swift Instagram Kathie Swift Facebook Kathie Swift Twitter Where to Reach Dr. Dicken Weatherby Dicken Weatherby LinkedIn Optimal DX Resource Center Optimal DX Blog Where to Reach Beth Ellen DiLuglio Nutrition Mission Beth Ellen DiLuglio LinkedIn Did you find today's episode helpful? If you enjoy today's conversation, please click here to leave a review for Optimal - The Podcast. Get notified when a new episode comes out by subscribing to Optimal - The Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Education is the most effective way to make a change. Help others get the information they need by sharing this episode!
Kathie Swift, is the co-founder of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, a comprehensive, online educational program on functional medicine. Kathie has held many diverse positions throughout her career. Notable in her dietetic career, she served as the Education Director for the Center for Mind Body Medicine's highly acclaimed “Food As Medicine” professional training program for two decades. She has pioneered innovative nutrition programs at Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Dr. Mark Hyman's UltraWellness Center. She also serves on numerous advisory boards including 3×4 Genetics, and the Integrative Healthcare Symposium and Integrative Medicine. She has authored and co-authored several medical textbooks, has been a guest in numerous health and nutrition conferences, and has been interviewed in hundreds of articles, both in the US and abroad. For her many years of service and dedication to advancing the field of integrative and functional medicine, Kathie received the first Visionary Leadership Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group. Kathie has been dubbed as “the mother of integrative and functional nutrition” by thought leaders in the field and has been recognized by Today's Dietitian as “a dietitian making a difference”. She maintains a heart-core approach to educating health care professionals, and teaches her students how to create vibrant, nourishing lives for themselves and their clients by combining the best of modern nutritional science, integrative and functional medicine, mind body modalities, and ancient healing practices. Topics discussed in this episode: Kathie's transitional journey on nutritional medicine borne from a personal health crisis The STAIN heuristic Her work with the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine group Kathie's view on the state of nutrition today, and of being a clinician in this area The need for guidance in navigating the science of nutrition The “Food As Medicine” movement Major gaps in the conventional dietetics education What gave Kathie the impetus to launch a formal online training program in integrative and functional nutrition Her advice for practitioners and health professionals The need for specialization and growing forward The importance of having genetic data in nutrition therapy
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Mia Kyricos is a pioneer in the field of wellness and well-being in the corporate world. With over 20 years of experience, Mia has worked with numerous organizations to implement wellness into their corporate initiatives. She is the President and Founder of Kyricos & Associates, a boutique advisory firm providing strategic guidance to the wellness and hospitality industries on a global scale. Throughout her career, Mia has worked for industry pioneers, including Spa Finder Wellness, Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, and served as the Senior VP and Global Head of Wellbeing at Hyatt Hotels. Mia's most recent work focuses on how love can be implemented as a business strategy and achieve a huge ROI for companies.
Mia Kyricos is a pioneer in the field of wellness and well-being in the corporate world. With over 20 years of experience, Mia has worked with numerous organizations to implement wellness into their corporate initiatives. She is the President and Founder of Kyricos & Associates, a boutique advisory firm providing strategic guidance to the wellness and hospitality industries on a global scale. Throughout her career, Mia has worked for industry pioneers, including Spa Finder Wellness, Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, and served as the Senior VP and Global Head of Wellbeing at Hyatt Hotels. Mia’s most recent work focuses on how love can be implemented as a business strategy and achieve a huge ROI for companies. ______________________________________________________________ More on Mia Kyricos: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyricosandassociates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkyricos?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XclSRbd_XPM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyricos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkyricos/?hl=en ______________________________________________________________ Books Mentioned: Love is Just Damn Good Business
A renowned expert on the intersection of health and hospitality, Michael Tompkins shares his opinions on senior living from his perspective as partner in Hutchinson Consulting, a leading recruitment and consulting firm in hospitality and wellness. Michael discusses opportunities for hospitality professionals to move into the senior living space to create new programming and deliver a high level of service. About Michael A visionary leader in the luxury hospitality, wellness, and spa industries, Michael G. Tompkins has led celebrated brands to success for more than two decades. He is a partner with St. Louis based Hutchinson Consulting, where he helps build leading teams for luxury hospitality and spa brands. In 2018 Tompkins led the recruitment company into Senior Living, bringing experts from hospitality and wellness as a product differentiator into this industry, where bringing hospitality to care is a desirable new trend. He transitioned from healthcare as a registered nurse manager in long term care to hospitality with Canyon Ranch Health Resorts as part of their executive management team. Then as Vice President of Hotels and Spas for Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Tompkins led their team to be the first property in US history east of the Mississippi to have two Four Diamond AAA Hotels, garnering Best New US Spa for Skana Spa, and earning New York State Hospitality Association's Hotel Executive of the Year. From there Tompkins helped reposition Miraval Resorts in Tucson, AZ starting as General Manager then promoted to President/ CEO of Miraval Resorts. During his seven-year tenure at Miraval, Tompkins led the brand to an unprecedented 46 industry awards in one year, building one of the most successful hotel real estate projects in the country, the Villas at Miraval, and creating strategic partnerships with National Geographic, Dr. Andrew Weil Integrative Wellness Center, and the Miraval Life in Balance Spa with Clarins. After assisting in the successful majority sale of the Miraval brand, Tompkins repositioned Hilton Head Health in 2014 and 2015 building Indigo Spa, 2015's Best New US Spa and topped lists as Best Weight Loss Resort in the US. In 2014 and 2015, Tompkins helped raise capital to build and launch a new hybrid of concierge medicine blended with spa, fitness, and nutrition in a community center at PALM Health in St. Louis, Mo. Tompkins is a Past Chairman of the International Spa Association (ISPA) where he served on its board for seven years. He is an author or contributing author to four books on health and wellness, and is a sought-after global keynote. Considered a leading expert in his field, he has appeared on Fox Business News, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal Television, and the celebrity reality show Giuliana and Bill. Key Takeaways: The consumerism surrounding aging services is going to be Paramount. This new consumer has substantially higher discretionary income and they are looking for a lifestyle that encourages wellness. Hospitality intersects with senior living because wealthy boomers are used to the good life and are looking for the luxury amenities found in a resort environment, along with 5-star customer service. The senior living industry needs a new market identity that strips the negativity surrounding a nursing home and educates prospective residents on new opportunities. Community-based, whole life models, where people are thriving and cohabitating intergenerationally, keep the mind and body young. Creating a program-driven model and marketing it properly is challenging. Facilities will have to deliver on their promises.
On this episode Dr. Bluestein and Kerry chat with Dr. Stephen Brewer, Medical Director, Canyon Ranch Health Resorts. Dr. Brewer is author of several books including "What Happened to Moderation: A Common-Sense Approach to Improving Our Health and Treating Common Illnesses in an Age of Extreme" being released in September 2019, “The Canyon Ranch Guide to Men’s Health", and he coauthored “The Everest Principle - How to Achieve the Summit of Your Life".
Marc David, Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating interviews Kathie Swift, a registered dietician, and nutritionist, who has pioneered and directed leading-edge nutrition programs at Dr. Mark Hyman's UltraWellness Center, at the famous Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, and at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Kathie speaks about how her personal struggles with fatigue led her to switch gears in college and why she started studying nutrition. Kathie shares how nutrition is not just for the body, but true Nutrition is at a much deeper level. Nutrition is of the mind, spirit, and heart. Learn some of Kathie’s insights on how she helps her clients navigate all the influx of information and technology we have available to us. Watch the interview video and read the full transcript here
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