Podcasts about integrative care

Your energy is your most precious resource.  And as you age, you may feel like your energy is getting zapped fast.  But is it aging? Or is it hormones?  A lot of our symptoms just get blamed on aging, but hormonal shifts are a huge factor leading to why we feel the way we feel in midlife and beyond. The solution? Staying on top of labs and critical hormone markers, and addressing the root cause of our problems.  Dr. Taz Bhatia is an expert in holistic and hormonal health, and she joins the podcast today to educate you on how to manage your hormone shifts to feel your best.  She'll guide you through understanding the interconnectedness between your mind, body, and spirit and how that influences your lab work, hormones, and so much more.  Don't miss this fascinating episode on how you can TAKE CHARGE of your hormone health through simple lifestyle changes and mindset shifts, allowing you to feel your best at any age! Check it out here–  Dr. Taz Bhatia MD Dr. Taz Bhatia is a board-certified medical doctor, integrative health expert, entrepreneur, and CEO with over 25 years of experience practicing medicine. She founded Centrespring MD: Whole Family Primary and Integrative Care 15 years ago and has helped thousands of people find a holistic balance to their health. She's a best-selling author of books like The Hormone Shift & Super Woman Rx.  IN THIS EPISODE The massive shifts in women's hormonal health over time  Balancing your blood sugar with hormone shifts  Progesterone dosing for symptom management  Healthy eating and lifestyle choices for hormone-balancing   The importance of routine screening for overall health  Why gut health matters for balancing hormonal health  The impact stress has on hormonal balance  Addressing the balance of supplementing with hormones  QUOTES “There are these phases and the symptoms start to declare themselves the further along you go in many of these different phases.”  “Yes, we're aging throughout perimenopause. But it's those declining hormones or the shift in hormones that's really what's driving a lot of these symptoms.” “The prescription for that would be more protein, more healthy fats, more consistent sleep, doing exercises like yoga or walking or being in nature; being more grounded overall.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Get Dr. Taz's Book: THE HORMONE SHIFT Here!  Dr. Taz's Instagram Dr. Taz's Website Dr. Taz's YouTube Channel Dr. Taz on TikTok Check out some of Dr. Taz's Top Recipes Here  RELATED EPISODES  #605: Breaking The Hrt Confusion: The Truth Behind Hormone Replacement Therapy for Perimenopausal Women with Karen Martel 596: Why It Takes More Than Bioidentical Hormones to Fix Your Hormones with Dr. Anna Cabeca 579: Hormone Replacement Options and Hormone Testing for Women in Midlife + Self Advocacy for Optimal Health with Esther Blum #572: How To Know You Are in Perimenopause Including The 40+ Symptoms Associated with Declining Hormones

What's the secret to being an amazing psych NP? Lindsay shares how humanizing care—asking about pets, creating real connections, and showing up authentically—makes all the difference.She dives into the need to revamp NP school, the importance of integrative care in mental health, and her powerful firsthand experience as a DBT patient. Follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychnpceo/ The Psych NP Network website: https://thepsychnpnetwork.org  Go to NP Charting school's website and get  your comprehensive list of smart phrases  that you can copy & paste into your EHR to immediately save time charting!  www.npchartingschool.com Check out our eBooks designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting! https://bit.ly/SuccessNPebook

Sometimes patients struggle with the difficult side effects of necessary treatments during an inpatient hospital stay. That's where Sarasota Memorial's Integrative Care Program becomes so important. Mariah Pierre, a nurse and program coordinator for integrative care services at SMH, discusses some of the holistic treatment options available, and why it's so important the health system invests in these approaches to treating the whole patient.You can also watch the video recording on our Vimeo channel here.For more health tips & news you can use from experts you trust, sign up for Sarasota Memorial's monthly digital newsletter, Healthe-Matters.

I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Kathleen Jordan today. She is an internist, menopause-certified provider, and the Chief Medical Officer at Midi Health, where she leads a team of clinicians on a telehealth platform serving women across the USA.  In our conversation today, we explore key trends and regional differences in prescribing hormone replacement therapy, contrasting the traditional allopathic approach with integrative care. Dr. Jordan shares her philosophy on lab results and symptoms when addressing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone utilization and highlights the need to access medications and insurance. We also dive into weight loss resistance, sleep, exercise, alcohol, and the research on GLP-1s. This insightful conversation with Dr. Kathleen Jordan is invaluable, so you will likely want to listen to it more than once. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why many clinicians are reluctant to prescribe HRT How testosterone use varies across the different states, and the challenges of prescribing it due to its controlled substance status Why must testosterone levels be monitored? The benefits of combining GLP-1 therapy with HRT How does regular exercise improve metabolic health? Why it is hard to maintain a healthy weight in midlife How alcohol increases the risk of cancer The benefits of stress management and optimizing hormone levels for better sleep Common sexual health issues in midlife How hormone fluctuations can affect mental health Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Kathleen Jordan Midi Health

After a catastrophic injury we rely on the brilliance of our allopathic model. When the condition becomes chronic or in the case of a life long disability, our allopathic model falls short. Join Chanda Hinton and myself as we discuss the Chanda Center in Colorado and the amazing work her centre is doing to make integrative care more accessible to those living with spinal injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, chronic conditions and so much more!You can learn more about Chanda and all the amazing work she is doing at chandacenter.org.Find our free resources:Click HERE  for more free resources or to join our community exclusively for chronic pain warriors. You can also rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts.“I love Deana's message inside The Chronic Pain Experience Podcast”

On today's episode, Dr. Laurena White and Michelle discuss the importance of preparing the body for pregnancy, especially for women who have irregular menstrual cycles or reproductive health issues. Dr. White emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that combines traditional and Western medicine. She shares stories of women who were told they had premature ovarian failure but were able to conceive naturally with the right support. Dr. White also discusses the misconception of a 'geriatric pregnancy' at age 35 and the importance of making lifestyle changes to create a healthy environment for conception.   Episode Takeaways:   Integrative care and a holistic approach to healthcare are essential for providing comprehensive and effective treatment. Unexplained infertility requires thorough examinations and consideration of both male and female factors. Birth control can have long-lasting effects on the body and may require time for restoration before attempting to conceive. Preconception care is crucial for optimizing fertility and should include lifestyle changes and seeking the right practitioners. Finding the right practitioner who listens and takes a personalized approach is key to a successful fertility journey.  Preparing the body for pregnancy is crucial, especially for women with irregular menstrual cycles or reproductive health issues. A holistic approach that combines traditional and Western medicine can be beneficial in optimizing fertility. Making lifestyle changes, such as improving sleep, nutrition, and stress management, can create a healthy environment for conception.   Guest Bio:   Dr. White is obsessed with health, wellness, and most importantly...healing. In 2018, when she embarked on an entrepreneurial journey and centered her firm around an integrative womanist ethic of care, she had a vision that bonafide healing of chronic, complex health conditions ought to be more attainable, inclusive, and (yes)enjoyable. Within a few years of launch, she had grown a profitable, bootstrapped firm with a full-time team of one to a 15-person team in two additional locations in the Washington, DC metro area.    With over 20 years of service and experience in the field of women's health ranging from labor support doula to obstetrics/gynecology and reproductive endocrinology/infertility including acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, she is a positive disruptor. As the Chief Operations Officer of The Eudaimonia Center, an integrative reproductive medicine and women's health firm, she leads a team that facilitates the health, wellness, and healing of complex women's health challenges including but not limited to uterine fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and fertility challenges without the use of unnecessary pharmaceutical drugs (including synthetic hormones and painkillers) and fruitlessly invasive surgical interventions. In a country whose healthcare system falls woefully short of addressing the comprehensive needs of “the least of these”, namely Black women and their children, she aims to revolutionize the industry one healing experience at a time by being fertile ground in a barren land.    While building a firm may have looked effortless from the outside, starting a business with no resources or funding quickly forced her to realize that early-stage entrepreneurship was anything but transparent. She began documenting her experiences and learnings while focusing on helping more women learn about integrative health, the womanist ethic of care, and the true meaning of healing. She has reimagined what comprehensive women's healthcare could and should be.  As a result, she integrated her firm by forming a synergistic flow between conventional medicine and traditional medicine modalities, so the care women receive is not only transformative, but it's also restorative.    Social media Facebook - The Eudaimonia Center  Instagram - @theeudaimoniacenter  LinkedIn - Laurena White, MD, MPH, DiplAc Twitter - @eu_daimonism  Website link - https://laurenawhite.com/ Podcast: https://womenshealthwisdomandwine.buzzsprout.com/     For more information about Michelle, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com   The Wholesome FertilityFacebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/     Transcript:   Michelle (00:00) Welcome to the podcast, Dr. White. I'm so excited to have you today.   Laurena White (00:03) Thank you so much, Michelle. glad to be   Michelle (00:06) So Lorena and I spoke on her podcast. She had me on her podcast, Women's Health, Wisdom and Wine. She loves wine and I do too. And she actually just came back from Paris. So I'm sure you've had some good wine there. And Lorena, if I may call you Lorena, Dr. Lorena, I feel like you're a friend, so I'm calling you Lorena. Yeah, so she's incredible. She has such an incredible story. when   Laurena White (00:20) Definitely.   Of course, yes. Yes, we're colleagues, yes.   Michelle (00:34) talked to her, met her the first time. I actually, before even meeting her, I took her class on fibroids and it was such a great class and I remember recognizing her and your story is so amazing. And I would love for you to share your story because I think it's fascinating. What I love about your story specifically is first of all, you've been to Cuba, which is freaking awesome. But then also the fact that you have   Laurena White (00:56) Yes.   Michelle (01:00) like a foot in both worlds of Western and Eastern medicine and really integrate those two. And also what I love about you is that have a different approach. You really look at people as a whole and really spend time to get to know them and listen to them. It's just, I if I can clone you, like, it would be awesome.   Laurena White (01:04) Yes.   Trust me, I'm working on it. I am trying to clothe myself because I really do feel like how we practice and how our firm works is how I feel and this isn't with no hubris, but how medicine should be. And I honestly believe that we are better together. And so often it's us versus them. And that's not just in medicine, but it's almost in everything. There's just these power dynamics that are not serving.   Michelle (01:31) Yes.   Laurena White (01:46) the people or the population that we desire to serve, they're trying to serve others' egos. And that's one of the things that frustrate me. That's why I integrated our firm, because I truly do believe in an integrative approach to care. And we have added a womanist ethic of care to that component that takes it even a notch further. And so the original question was kind of telling how I got started or how I got from there to here.   Michelle (01:51) Mm   You have to tell your story because it's so cool.   Laurena White (02:12) I'm gonna try to summarize it as quickly as possible. I always knew I wanted to be a physician. I thought I wanted to be a pediatrician. But once I got to my Peds rotation, I realized I love the children, but I could not stand their parents. And that wasn't going to end up with a good career for anybody nor happy families. And I didn't think I was interested in...   women's health from the OB -GYN perspective, just because I thought who wants to look at vaginas all day? Like that's just not seemed like something that I wanted to do. However, when I got to that rotation, I started with OB and life changed. Literally my life changed because from even before I helped deliver a baby, it was about, I had been exposed to women's health. had been involved with women's circles in my own family.   through vaginal steaming, I had been a doula, labor support doula, so I had been around that aspect, but I realized there's so much more to conception and childbirth, and that 10 months in between, there's so many things that can go wrong, and we don't even talk about those aspects. And so really being able to bear witness to that miracle of birth, I realized that the word miracle is exactly what that is, because we only see those perfect endings.   when we're on the outside, don't see the everything that goes on in between and what a lot of moms have to go through, not just to get pregnant, but to stay pregnant. And so really being able to bear witness to that miracle of birth, it brought tears to my eyes. And I started wearing goggles because my colleagues are like, you cry at every birth, suck it up. And I was like, and I, you know, I tried, I was like, why do I do this? I was like, why do I cry every time?   Michelle (03:52) I'd be the same.   Laurena White (03:56) But it's, mean, I'm a softy, I'm in love with love, and I think that, you know, mother -child relationship, you know, it's it's overpowering, it's overwhelming in terms of how intensely bonded that can be when it's healthy and when that whole process just unfolds right in front of your eyes from the time someone, you know, tells you, hey, I'm pregnant, or I think I'm pregnant, to the time, like, you're literally holding that baby in your hands, presenting them to their parent.   So it was amazing. And so by the time I got to my Gain rotation, I also realized, hey, this is so much deeper than I thought it would be. It's about education. It's about empowerment. It's about making sure people know their body parts. And not just with 12 and 13 year olds, but also with 41 and 42 year olds who have had children and still don't know where babies come from. And so I was like, I can be an educator as well through this process. And it   that was also empowering for me because I knew there was still work to be done. So in between those things, I worked for a federally qualified health center, loved my job, but it was burning me out. I was a sister, a friend, a transportation, a social worker, interpreter. The good thing that I do speak more than one language, so that helped. But it was just a lot for what was supposed to be a basically checkup appointment or an annual visit or.   you know, something like that, and it turned into a lot of other things. And when you're helping the indigent and the English as a second or fourth language, and those who just are either immigrants or underhoused or unhoused, I mean, it's just, it was just a lot. And as much as I, my personality doesn't have a switch off valve to say, okay, this is outside your lane.   it sees a person who needs help and it's like, okay, you're the one here and they're asking for you and they're sitting in front of you now. So do something. But I was quickly getting burnt out because there was just so much every single day that I was getting home just exhausted. Happy that I was able to do the things that I was able to do, but still just really, really exhausted and burnt out because there wasn't enough time for me, my family, or the other things, aspects of my life that were also important. And   After that, I was like, I also wanted to get out of Pennsylvania. And so I wound up working for the Surgeon General during the Obama administration. I was a women's health consultant there and one of the sweetest jobs I've ever had in life. That was after though, I came back from Cuba. I lived in Cuba for six years. And then I lived in Haiti for two years. And that's where I realized what kind of physician I wanted to be. So Cuba and Haiti back to Pennsylvania, then DC and...   When the administration changed, everything for me changed. I knew I could no longer stay in working in that administration the way that I had been. My job was not secure. Things were changing at a pace that wasn't healthy for me, wasn't healthy for my position, it wasn't healthy for my reputation. And so I realized, hey, it's either gonna, you're gonna either go back and get an MBA or you're going to open up your own firm and figure it out.   Going back to school, I'm a nerd and I love studying. I love all those things. So going back to school was not even a big deal for me. I had already gone back to school to become an acupuncture. So going back to school again to get an MBA was just par for the course for me. But I realized I wanted to do this and I knew knew how to take care of my clients, my patients. So I was gonna start there. And that's what I did in 2018. We opened up our own firm. I opened up my firm   started with me and three other part -time people and practitioners, and now we're up to 15, plus myself, and we have two locations, working on our third. So yeah, it's been a whirlwind. It's been, it's like all these good things. It didn't necessarily start off that way. Like the first three months when I opened the door, I was like, where are all the people? They say you build it and they'll come. And that is not how it works.   Michelle (07:39) It's amazing.   Yeah. Yeah.   Laurena White (07:57) You build it and you spend a lot of time looking at the window wondering is the electricity, know, is the phone jack working? You pick it up. Okay, there is a dial tone. So the phone does work The doors bolted shut like what is going on and It just is one of those things like you know building something from the ground up is just not the what you see in the movies There's a lot of heartbreak. There's a lot of other kind of stuff that goes into that but it never has been not rewarding and it definitely   built my character in ways that I didn't know I needed building. Patience is not one of my virtues, and so that definitely showed me, know, dig deeper and harder and into making the thing that I wanted to see come to fruition fully become what it is now. And it's growing.   Michelle (08:41) Awesome. And also, I mean, really based on your background, I imagine there's not a lot of places like yours.   Laurena White (08:48) that I know of. When we started, one of my mentors was in California and she was shutting down her, shuttering her whole office because she's like, it's too much work, know, between trying to do all the integrative aspects of things and then insurance. And it was wild. And so just when I was opening up, we had been talking for maybe three or four months and she's like, I can't do this anymore because it's just too much work. And I was thinking, know, in California where everything is so progressive and everybody is,   what I feel is already advanced and she's having issues. What is that going to mean for me? But I realized I believed in what we do, the work we do, how we do it, our approach. And I bet on myself and I still continue betting on myself because I don't believe that we're, you we got this far just for it to be a flop or a failure. I believe we're steadily growing and people are steady realizing that there are other options. Even if it's not us, there's something else out there.   And I think part of that is realizing that it doesn't have, you don't have to be stuck in the same Western medicine system, not being valued, not being seen, not being heard. And with us, you've seen, and valued. And I think everyone deserves that. And as people are starting to realize that they're becoming empowered and whether they choose to work with us or somebody else, they're realizing that they have other decisions that they can make and they don't have to be stuck in a rut.   with providers and practitioners that aren't taking care of   Michelle (10:12) I think that's huge because I think most people don't really think that they have an option or they just think they don't even know that anything else exists. so talk about that. Like what's the ideal way a patient should feel like when they come in, like what are the things that should be looked at? Cause I, from what I hear a lot is that people want to get like certain   worked on or more blood worked on, say, you know, their TSH is off and they want to do a full thyroid, there's a lot of pushback from their doctors or, you don't need that. this is fine. And then sometimes even other intuition, they're like, no, I feel like I need something. And then later on, they find out that intuition was right. They had like a hunch and you know, that's it's a real thing intuition, you know, so, so talk to, because I want people hearing this.   Laurena White (10:46) Mm Yeah.   Right.   Yeah.   Michelle (11:05) that are really on the journey, they're going through all of this. I want them to know like what they can have, what should be the quality of care that they should be receiving.   Laurena White (11:05) huh.   Absolutely. And I think that you hit the nail on the head is that, especially as women, we have that thing, whether you call it intuition or a feeling or whatever you want to call it, it's there. And a lot of times we ignore it because it doesn't fall in the parameters of what everyone else is saying or what the doctor told you or what your friends tell you or something else. But you're constantly being told, no, you're normal or you're fine or it's something else other than something that you know.   Michelle (11:44) It's like a dismissal. Yeah.   Laurena White (11:45) It'd be off. Yes, complete, yes, that's the word, dismissal. And that's where the womanist ethic of care comes into place, is that when you tell us there's something off and I can't pinpoint it based on my diagnostic skills, which I do take pride in, then it's like, okay, then let's figure it out together. What have you tried? What works? What doesn't work?   I'm not one for just running a bunch of tests either, just for the sake of running tests, but I also realized that with blood work, physicians primarily get reimbursed on the basic blood work. There are other blood work that is so expensive that is not covered by insurance and it's out of pocket. So they don't run those because they're not going to get reimbursed. Or they're looking at normal ranges. If it's between this and this, it's falling in the normal range, but they're not looking at ratios.   And so you're getting your blood work panel back and it says everything's in the normal range, but some of those ranges are not in the normal ratio. So when you're just looking at numbers and everything says normal and they're just saying, okay, everything's normal, but the ratios are off, that's an explanation for potentially some of the conditions or the symptoms that one is experiencing. But also are they even running the right tests? And if they're not running the right tests or the correct tests in order to make the accurate diagnosis,   they're going to continue telling you that there's nothing wrong. Everything's fine to the point of even hinting that it's in your head or you're making it up, which is also one of the things that really annoy me because when someone is telling you there's something wrong and it's not the first time and it's not the complaining Janeys, but someone who does the things and they, and you can see that they've been at this for years, months. Now's the time for me to listen because there's something that's clearly not being addressed.   Michelle (13:09) Mm   Laurena White (13:33) And that's again where the womanist ethic of care comes into place because if I don't have the answer, we're gonna seek and find it together. I do believe I'm a solution finder. I don't call myself a problem solver because who wants to chase problems? I don't. I wanna find solutions. Yes. Yeah. I mean, who wants to, you run away from problems. You don't run to them, but you run to solutions. And so when we're working together, talking about your symptoms, really asking the questions that we learned.   Michelle (13:42) Love that.   I love that though. Solution Finder. That's awesome.   Yes.   Laurena White (14:02) in acupuncture school that we never ask in Western medicine. We're talking about your sleep, your diet, when you eat, how you eat, your bowel movements, your urinary habits, your sleep, whether you dream, are you how to call all these idiosyncratic questions that are never asked in Western medicine, but they're more comprehensive because if you have trouble falling asleep or trouble staying asleep mean two completely different things. And when we just ask,   Michelle (14:30) Mm -hmm. Right.   Laurena White (14:31) How are your periods? And someone says, okay. Okay, regular, good, mean absolutely nothing to me because it tells me nothing about you. When I ask you how are you sleeping and you're saying, fine, I don't know what time you go to bed. I don't know what time you wake up. I don't know if you wake up three times in the middle of the night. I don't know if you're having hot sweats in the middle of the night. Are you dreaming? Are your dreams vivid? How many times are this happening per night? Some people think that if they're dreaming, it's a good thing. But when you're dreaming and you remember your dreams,   you might as well be awake. So you're not waking up well rested because your mind is still going. Your mind is still engaged, just like where my mind is engaged right now as I talk to you. So if you're remembering your dreams every single night and they're vivid, you're not well rested. But some people have been thinking, I have a dream every night or I have these very wild dreams. And they're thinking it's something that's a yes, yeah. And it's like, whoa, no, those vivid dreams are actually keeping you from getting a well night.   Michelle (15:20) Right, this is all Chinese medicine, yeah.   Laurena White (15:27) Well rested night sleep and yes, we all dream but for the most part You don't remember them and that means you've been in deep sleep and getting that well rested restorative sleep So they're just nuanced things like that that I find that we do differently and really help us be able to get to the healing aspect of things instead of the symptom chasing things and so When we really take time to ask the right questions to get the right answers. We're able to get results   with clients that have never been able to get results in any other capacity because we're looking at the root cause, the underlying condition, and not just the constellation of symptoms.   Michelle (16:07) For sure. And one of the things that I hear a lot is, you know, the unexplained infertility diagnosis. And I'm sure for you specifically, you're like, wait, because you look at it in so many different ways that you could probably pick up on things that the next OB will not be picking up on.   Laurena White (16:12) Yes. Yeah.   Mm -hmm.   Right. Yeah. Well, I unexplained infertility and we always like to say fertility challenges instead of infertility because that kind of borderlines on like you are sterile and I'm like, and it could be your ovaries. It could be your womb. It could be a lot of different things. So you're just having fertility challenges. And so when I look at unexplained, my thing is, OK, maybe it's unexplained under Western medicine guidelines. But when I look at things, I'm looking at OK.   Michelle (16:33) I know I don't like the word, the I word either.   Laurena White (16:51) Let's look at your period in all its four stages. Is it the follicular phase? Is it the luteal phase? Okay. Is it menstruation? Is it that second part of your follicular phase? Are you ovulating? And is your luteal phase short or long? And are you hot? Are you cold? Like all those different aspects. How healthy are they? So if I look at your cycle length and your cycle length is 21 days, you're probably not ovulating. And if you are ovulating, then your luteal phase is probably super short.   And even if you had a perfect product of conception, there's no place to land. So now we're dealing with, is it your ovaries or is it eaters? So, and then, you know, the other end of the spectrum, if your cycle length is maybe, let's say 45 days, and we're talking still consistent 45 days, then you're probably not ovulating until more toward like day 28, day 30, something like that. But everyone's telling you, you ovulate around day 14. So you're having sex around day 14 and there's no egg there.   you're not getting pregnant. So I think a lot of those things are just the easy things that we don't even, we take for granted. And then when there's irregularities, what is the irregularity and where is it coming from? And I am not an, I'll say it out loud, I'm not an advocate of birth control because it is a synthetic hormone and an endocrine disruptor. And when people are on birth control for years at a time, sometimes decades at a time, it messes up the whole entire menstrual cycle.   not just the menstrual bleeding part, the menstruation part, but the actual day one to day one component. And so some of that work that we're doing is trying to get the cycle to some level of regularity where the person knows, okay, you're ovulating now because why you're looking at your cervical mucus. Some people don't even have any cervical mucus or know when and how to check it. And so those are things that we don't even have to argue about. If you're seeing cervical mucus, now we can time some things because you are ovulating.   If you don't know how to look for those things, now it's my job to help you start ovulating. Or, wow, your cycle length is too short. Or your cycle length is too long. Or you have a blocked tube. All of these things we can work with, but it depends on what you already know about your cycle or don't know about your cycle. And I think unexplained infertility is one of those catch -all phrases because people don't take the time to do the proper examination.   not just physically, but to ask the right questions. And sometimes simply asking the right questions, I find out, your cycles are too short or you're ovulating early, and day 10. And if you're ovulating at day 10, the egg isn't mature enough. Even again, if there's perfect sperm, it's not, you know, it's not gonna be fertilized well enough to implant. Sometimes it's, you know, the uterine lining is too thin because the luteal phase is too short. And then my favorite, sometimes it's not the woman.   Sometimes it's her male partner who refuses to get checked, who refuses to go get a sperm analysis, who does or...   Michelle (19:38) Right. my God. Yes. Totally. Yes. And then I've even heard some some REs not even asking about the husband. I'm like, what? that. It's so bad. It is. It's it's so horrible. Yeah.   Laurena White (19:51) Which is criminal, yeah. To me, that's criminal. Yeah, it's worse than bad because now you have this woman jumping through all these hoops, getting pricked and prodded and poked and stabbed and all these things. And it's like, wait a minute, do we know what your partner's sperm analysis is? Has he had it? he knows his sperm as well. Based on what? Because he can ejaculate? Do you know the contents of   Michelle (20:18) Right, exactly.   Laurena White (20:20) Can you tell me? Can he tell me? Can you tell me what the semen concentration is? Can you tell me what the sperm count is? Can you tell me what the sperm shape is? Can you tell me what the mortality is? If he can tell me those four things every time he ejaculates, then we have no problem. The fact is he can't. And until you get an examination, none of us can. Somebody has to look at those things. And it could be, yes, he has great sperm count, but are they messed up from years   let's say smoking or over a simple thing is he's a avid bike rider and that will aspect sperm. But there things that we can do even with men that are easier than the things that we do with men. They can take their herbal blend and in two months, boom, sperm count is healthy because men make sperm at a different. Yeah, it's just definitely simpler. So it's not as invasive. doesn't require as much. Definitely changing some habits and making some lifestyle changes. But I   Michelle (20:49) Right. Exactly.   Right? Totally. Yeah. It's more simple, for sure.   Laurena White (21:18) that's my biggest pet peeve is that we are still not addressing male and female factor. And when they're both male and female factor issues, both of them need to be addressed. And a lot of times partners are just not willing to do that. And that can be diagnostic in terms of the healthiness of that relationship.   Michelle (21:29) absolutely.   Yes. And also, I mean, I love that you mentioned birth control because so many doctors will put people, including myself when I was younger, like on the birth control pill and be like, okay, when, when you're ready to get pregnant, you just get off and you just try. Right. It's just, no, it does not.   Laurena White (21:44) Mm -hmm.   No, it doesn't work that way. It doesn't work that way. And I wish it would, then we wouldn't have as many of these problems. You could just stay on the birth control pill till you were ready and boom, as soon as you stop taking your pill, everything, but it doesn't work that way. It hijacks your body's endocrine system. And so just because you stopped taking it, it has been a threshold. And I say, if you were on it for six years, it's going to take a lot of intensive work to clear that actual synthetic hormone from your body and   help your body realize what its endogenous hormones are supposed to be doing because they've been unemployed for the entire time that you're on birth control. Yeah. So it's just not that easy. that has not been, don't, people don't necessarily educate clients and their patients about that turnaround time. And they're misinformed. And unfortunately that misinformation leads to potentially some life, life changes and lifestyle changes that aren't taking place.   Michelle (22:26) It's true. Yeah. Yeah, it hasn't been used.   Laurena White (22:48) when they could and should be happening and unnecessary and undue harms when people are trying to conceive.   Michelle (22:56) Yeah, for sure. So for people who are trying to conceive, what are some of the steps they should take with doctors? how should they find the right practitioner? like it's a game changer when you find the right practitioner.   Laurena White (23:07) Yeah. Yeah, I think the first thing is being like, do some research, find out people who had some great relationships, but don't necessarily take that for, you know, the lock, sock and barrel because it could be, hey, this person liked them because they were in and out. They told them what to do, how to do it. And they just did it and they appreciated that. Some people want a little bit more handholding. They want to feel coddled. And I will say the IVF industry or   know, ART as an industry is not about a lot of soft and mushy, cuddly aspect. They're a machine. They get people in so they can get people out and, you know, cycle after cycle. And if your provider is just like, OK, you had had an unsuccessful cycle and they're like, OK, we'll try again next month or we can start again next month. That's a red flag. Your body's not ready. Your body is not ready for another cycle.   Michelle (24:00) my God, I'm so happy you're saying this. Thank you, Lauren. Honestly, that is so important.   Laurena White (24:03) It just is not going to happen. Yes.   Yes. And that's money. Your body is not ready. If you had, let's say you're you went through everything and in what's the month? be in August. August. was an unsuccessful, whether it be a transfer or retrieval. And they're like, OK, we'll try again in September. Your body is so not ready for that experience. And I believe the industry as a whole preys on women and their vulnerable vulnerability and their desperation.   For some women, yes, they undergo five, six cycles and they're successful. I am under the guise that after three cycles, especially with no time in between, enough time for restoration and ability to recover, it's not gonna happen. And does it happen? Yes, absolutely all the time. But like, that's not a guarantee. A lot of people think, I'm gonna do IVF and I'm guaranteed a baby. The answer is you're not. And it costs a lot of money for IVF.   So going back to that original question, what should you be doing? There's a thing called preconception care. How are you taking care of your body before you even start to try to get pregnant? Most people try to like, the moment they're trying, they're like, I'm gonna get healthy once I get pregnant. That is the worst time to start trying any new exercise routine, new dietary lifestyle change. That stuff happens before you get pregnant. That's the first thing.   And then it's the interconception care. What are you doing if you're planning on getting pregnant again? What are you doing during that time? And really being able to do some of these things. Like a lot of people will come to me and they're like, I'm having my transfer today. Can I come in and get an acupuncture treatment or I'm having my transfer today? And I've never seen them before. And my thing is absolutely. But keep in mind, these things work better and best as preconception care. When you've been seeing your acupuncturist, you've been seeing your massage therapist, you've been seeing   you know, sometimes you've been seeing your own mental health therapist before or leading up to trying to get pregnant. And not everybody has this luxury because they get pregnant by accident or it wasn't planned. But for those who are planning or even thinking about it, start working on yourself months ahead of time, at least three. And the older you are, probably six, because your body's doing different things. Your hormones are doing different things. And especially if your hormones or   menstrual cycle is not regular or short or there's some other type of aberration, whether it's long, short, irregular, have fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, all those things. you need a lot more, a lot more time ahead of time in order to make sure that you're prepared for pregnancy. So I think really being able to work with a physician or a provider who is not afraid to work with a traditional medicine provider or team, because again,   We're doing a lot of the heavy lifting that they're not gonna do or they can't do or won't do because all they're gonna do is stick to a protocol. Your injections, it has to be on this day, this time, but the preparation for making sure that that goes well starts three to six months ahead of   Michelle (27:14) Yes. Amen. Cause I do, I do get people come in like a week before their transfers and while yes, it's going to help. Anything's going to help. It's still not the same. I wish I had more time, you know, but you know, what, can you do? Okay. It's like the times pass. We're here now. Like, let's just do what we can.   Laurena White (27:22) Yep. Right.   Not. Yes.   Yeah. Yeah, but that's how they've been educated. But that's how they've been educated. Well, acupuncture can work for transfer or retrieval. And so that's what they do. They find any acupuncturist on the corner or in their neighborhood or, you know, sometimes it's the acupuncturist in the facility that they, you know, they happen to be using for their, A or T or their IVF. And that's they do. Even if that person has no   Michelle (27:43) Mm   Yeah.   Laurena White (27:58) direct specialization in gynecology and obstetrics issues associated with balancing the things that may be off because of IVF. And I think a lot of times we forget that IVF is still a synthetic process. Yes, it's getting into a place, but you're being pumped with hormones at a level that are ungodly in terms of what your body produces normally. They are synthetic.   Michelle (28:15) Mm -hmm.   Laurena White (28:24) And so that's when a lot of women start being sad and depressed and bloating and crampy and angry and mood swings and all these things and water retention. And they're like, I'm just trying to get pregnant. And your body turns into a completely different entity that you are not familiar with because you're undergoing a process that is not natural. That is not in, especially in terms of hormone production that you're getting in ways that your body was never designed to experience.   And yes, it is a means to an end for some people, but there also needs to be a way to balance that so that while this aspect is happening, the Western medicine side has its place, but there also needs to be space created for the traditional medicine side that can balance some of those things while you're going forward toward accomplishing that goal of conception and healthy pregnancy.   Michelle (29:15) Yeah, for sure. also having a little, you know, when you were talking about a breather for your body and just really like supporting the liver, supporting the detoxification of those excess hormones. And because then you allow your body to kind of come back to that homeostasis, it's really important to do that. Our bodies are just not machines. I mean, it's important to respect that the process of our bodies and really what they're going through. And I think that   Laurena White (29:21) Yeah.   Yes.   Yep.   Michelle (29:44) That is something that needs to be thought of for sure. And another thing that drives me crazy, we were talking about the I word, is geriatric pregnancy at 35 years old. I see an eye roll. I knew you were going to feel the same way. It's absolutely ridiculous.   Laurena White (29:48) Wait.   Yeah.   Yes.   Again, we have the finite, yes, we have a finite amount of eggs. That's not that we're not gonna, I'm not gonna even begin to argue about that. But first we need to realize that the egg quality, some of those things were influenced by our moms and our grandmas. So when you were born, some of your eggs are, it was your grandma and your mom's fault. Like that's just, you got what they gave you. But then at 35, yes, things do change a little bit, but it's not a cliff. You're not like dropping off a cliff.   Michelle (30:15) Mm -hmm.   Laurena White (30:30) and everything is dried up and the whole geriatric pregnancy nomenclature is like, how are we doing this? How are we doing this to women and why? And why are you scaring them into thinking that at 35, if it's not done, wrap it up? Because we've seen people, especially with acupuncture, they're in their 50s. They're still menstruating. And I think if you're still menstruating, there's an egg in there somewhere. Again, what the quality is, I don't know.   Michelle (30:37) Just that word. It's like ridiculous. Yeah.   Mm -hmm.   Right. Yeah.   Laurena White (30:59) but there's an egg in there somewhere and are you ovulating? Not sure. But if you believe it and you know, we've done your AMH and we're looking at your FSH and hey, then, and so 52 has been my oldest client that has gotten using her own eggs. But yeah, and she had IVF too, but there were, you know, there were her own eggs and everything else, but we worked together because she needed the extra help that IVF was definitely not going to provide. And.   through that process of nurturing her, building up her yin, building up her kidney function, all those things, things that they're not even beginning to talk about in Western medicine. It's like, you need an egg donor. Based on what? Because she's 50? That's not enough. That is not an answer. Your age is just not enough. And egg quality is a thing. Egg count is a thing. All those are definitely aspects that need to be taken into consideration, but everybody's not born the same.   Michelle (31:29) Mm -hmm.   Right. Yeah.   Laurena White (31:54) So there's premature menopause where you're in your 40s or earlier than your 40s and yeah, you have no more eggs and you hit premature menopause. But that's also not always just because there's signs doesn't mean or symptoms doesn't mean that's the actual diagnosis. Said main client, she came in and they told us she was premature ovarian failure.   and she was hitting early menopause and I looked at her I was like, your constitution, even when she came to the office, I like, just don't think so. Yeah, was like, I mean, maybe, but I mean, cause it does exist, but her pulses and everything were vibrant. She was strong. mean, just constitutionally, she did not look that way. And I said, let's give it three months. And in three months, not only was she pregnant, she's gotten pregnant again after that.   Michelle (32:17) Mm   I know you could see it.   Mm -hmm.   Mm I had the same thing. I had similar stories. It's crazy. Yeah.   Laurena White (32:46) And so my thing, yeah, yeah. And I'm like, why give somebody a, you just told someone who's like, at that time she wasn't even early. She was maybe not even 40 yet. And they were like, yeah, you're premature ovarian failure. You're going to need an egg donor, all these things. I'm thinking, it just didn't resonate with me. And again, could have been 100 % wrong. But my thing is you just need to tweak the things that are in balance.   Michelle (33:02) Mm   Laurena White (33:11) And for her to have a baby and again, natural pregnancy, there was no IVF, there was no nothing. And in three months of working together, not only was she pregnant, we continue working together and she's pregnant again. And it's like, so how do you tell someone that? Yeah, you tell somebody that, but that messes with someone's psyche. Someone who's been planning and thinking, and now they think that they have received what I call a reproductive health death sentence.   Michelle (33:16) Mm Yeah.   Mm -hmm. Amazing. I love those stories.   for sure.   Laurena White (33:39) because not only are their dreams not gonna come true, now they have to reroute everything. And my thing is not only, is it not like, we got one. No, you've had two. And now she's like, I don't want another one. if, she's like, I know definitely working with you. If I don't want another one, I need to make sure my appointments are scheduled sporadically because she's like, you will get us pregnant. And so it's just one of those things like that frustrates me. the nomenclature that we use.   Michelle (33:40) Mm -hmm.   That is so funny.   Well, it's the power of suggestion, right? I mean, you're looking to an authority figure and you're getting this diagnosis and you're like, okay, well, I guess that's my, that's what it is. That's my future.   Laurena White (34:06) Yes, yes.   Mm -hmm. Yep.   That's what it is. Yeah. And it's, it's not only disempowering, but it's also setting someone else up to not believe in themselves, to not understand their bodies in a way that dispel that information or go and conjure. Cause if your doctor says it that, Hey, you're in premature ovarian failure. Why wouldn't you believe   And unfortunately it takes someone like me, our team to be like, I don't know. It could be true, but something's not matching up. And I think so often we get to that place at around 35 where doctors are just quick to say, okay, well, you're going to definitely have to have IVF or you're definitely going to have to have this, or you're definitely going to have to have an egg donor because your body won't do X, Y, Z anymore based on what? yes. Your AMH is a little higher, but that means we just have to work a little harder or a little longer.   Michelle (34:42) Right, exactly.   Laurena White (35:10) to counteract those natural processes of life by helping your body remember what it can do. And that does mean making some lifestyle changes. Yeah, because your body still can do it. It's just saying, hey, it's a lot harder now. But also, what are you willing to do? Are you willing to make lifestyle changes? Stop eating some of the things that you've been eating. Stop going some of the places that you've been doing. Start getting some sleep that you haven't been doing or getting. You may need to have...   Michelle (35:17) Ooh, I love that. I love that.   Yes.   Laurena White (35:39) you know, seven hours of sleep instead of trying to survive on four because you need that restoration for your body, for your cells, for your eggs, for your ovaries. So your body can do that work. You may need to eat different types of food, eat differently. And yeah, maybe you might need a massage or you might need something for stress relief or you might need some acupuncture and some herbal blood. You might need some of those things to help your body recalibrate.   So it knows and remembers what it is capable of doing. But staying on that same path, you're right. It might be a dead end, but there's also a way to turn that around. And when we do those things, anything is possible.   Michelle (36:17) just love that sentence that you help your body remember because it's true. Your body knows your body's so smart and intelligent. It was designed to self -heal. That's really at the core of Chinese medicine. Naturopathic medicine says it too. It's really knowing that even Western medicine, they call it homeostasis. We call it yin and yang balance. But ultimately you create that environment where your body comes back to itself.   Laurena White (36:26) Yep.   Yes.   Mm -hmm. Right.   Yes.   Michelle (36:45) And that's the beauty is that we do have resilient bodies and we have that ability. think that that's just remembering and having that hope that just because it's not showing up that way now or expressing itself that way now doesn't mean it's never going to is just making those shifts. think a big hurdle is really changing habits. People love their habits. They love their routines.   Laurena White (36:49) Yes.   Michelle (37:07) Even if it's not the healthiest, you know, and sometimes even the husbands, like, to try to get them to stop drinking as much or whatever, whatever it is. Yeah. Yeah.   Laurena White (37:08) Alright.   Yes. Or smoking or whatever, or bike riding, whatever, sitting in a sauna, you know, all those different things. Yes, they provide a benefit, but they're not providing the benefit that you need right now. And all of us have habits and all of those habits address some need that we have. Otherwise, they wouldn't be habits, the good ones and the bad ones. We all have vices and yeah, something sometimes they're vices that   Michelle (37:25) Yes.   Yes. Yep. Yeah, it's true.   Laurena White (37:40) air -quilt healthy vices, but sometimes they're vices that we know aren't good for us, but it feeds some type of initial need. But when it's time to do this type of work, which is the growing of a baby, the creation of a baby, we've got to make those shifts because now baby is requiring more of us than we require of ourselves. And I think that's the bottom line is that baby's going to get theirs first. And if you're not ready to create space for that baby to have a healthy environment,   Michelle (37:59) Yes.   Laurena White (38:07) maybe that's not your priority. And I think that's a lot of times when things aren't necessarily happening, it's that wake up call like, I need to take the step back. And some of these things that are self -serving now need that energy needs to go toward serving the baby in terms of not as growth and development, not just in utero, but preconception wise. And I think when people make those shifts, that's their first step in motherhood is doing something in service to   unborn baby, even preconception wise. And when they make that shift, it's like, it starts to, this is motherhood. You know, this is that service to something bigger, bigger than me, which is that pregnancy. And not just for that nine months, but before babies even conceived.   Michelle (38:54) Yeah, no doubt. Amazing. mean, I can talk to you for hours. just, I love the fact that you have, yeah, you have such a beautiful perspective and you really look at like every aspect and kind of like the core of a person, spirit wise, mental wise, physical wise, like in all different ways. And I think it's really cool to have the vantage point that you have of   Laurena White (38:58) Of course, I know I love talking to you.   Michelle (39:21) both worlds. I do believe that the two need to work together because there's benefits from every perspective. For people who want to find out more, you have an amazing podcast. So if they want to learn from you or if they might live close to you and can actually see you in person, how can people find   Laurena White (39:24) Absolutely.   Thank you.   Go to our website, larenawhite .com. That's my first and last name. And we do telehealth visits, so you don't even have to be in the DC metro area. We have a network of providers all around the country. So even if it's not us and maybe you're working with us in some virtual component or remote component, and we'll connect you with a provider in your area who does the work that we do, that we believe in, that we trust, and we coordinate care. So it won't necessarily   Michelle (40:06) Love that.   Laurena White (40:07) disjointed, we definitely talk about, you know, all the different aspects that we just talked about here, just so we're all on the same page and, you know, really working together with you. Because for me, it's more important that our clients receive what they need, even if it's not with us. And I'm not too proud to say like, hey, maybe somebody else can do this better or differently. And maybe I'm not everybody's cup of tea, but I do want everyone to get the things that they need.   Again, the podcast is also on our website and I'll make sure that, you know, the link goes in the show notes as well. And yeah, the ability to work with us, I teach, so I always have courses online as well for providers and clients alike. Sometimes providers want to get information because we do have, we address complex women's health. Yes, yeah, and   Michelle (40:53) True. And we do have a lot of providers listening to this podcast, by the way.   Laurena White (40:58) Because we, again, I have my own set of mentors who I feel like they have gotten, you know, I go to, I study, I love what I do. And I feel the only way to get better is continuing to do the thing that I do well better. Because if I can get great results in three months, what if I could get those same results in two and a half? Again, those two weeks mean something. And so really being able to not only open up my network of other providers who,   Michelle (41:12) Yes.   Laurena White (41:25) not necessarily are like me because there are not many, but if I can find an acupuncturist in your city or state who works with, know, Western Mediterranean providers who are open to that partnership, that's gold. That is gold. I find that it's, it's this challenging. Sometimes people don't, we'll work with everybody because I don't have any shame and I definitely have confidence in my own skill set and I will work with anyone.   Michelle (41:40) Yes, it is gold.   Laurena White (41:53) at the behest of what's best for our clients. And a lot of times other providers, because I do use traditional medicine for a lot, they think it's, I guess, threatening their practice or what they're, know, and in the bigger scheme of things, if we're helping our mutual client get their needs met, who cares who gets the credit? The point is, like, it's just, to me, it's one of those wasted energy aspects because   Michelle (42:12) Mm -hmm. Yeah. Totally. Totally.   Laurena White (42:21) We're not working for our own reputations. We're working for the benefit of the client. And if we're working together, we all win. And so that is my, that has been my, it's because it just, I don't know, to me it's all common sense, but I realized the longer I do this, common sense is just not that common. And there, we're still like, know, you know, egos and all the different other ills of the world.   Michelle (42:28) I love that. This is why I love you.   Laurena White (42:45) And that's the one thing I, you know, is just continue to doing the things and the work that I know works. And again, if you go to the website and the email, you'll be able to find us anywhere. And if we can't help you, then we'll know someone who can.   Michelle (42:57) thank you so much for coming on the podcast and sharing your wisdom. And it was really important for me, for the listeners to hear really what you can get from a   care provider and what you should be getting from a healthcare provider. So thank you so much for coming on today.   Laurena White (43:15) And thank you for allowing me to be your guest. I appreciate it. You know, I love talking to you as well.    

In this vivacious and informative presentation for IMMH 2023,Dr. Arwen Podesta, board certified in psychiatry, addiction medicine, holistic & integrative medicine, and forensic psychiatry, and author of Hooked  and Dr. Joe Mather, board certified in family medicine and functional medicine, discusses their fruitful experience of working together as a collaborative, intra-disciplinary team for better patient outcomes. They also discuss how to use integrative approaches to diagnose and treat the root causes of mental health symptoms, and delve into the key drivers of mental illness, and their most effective, evidence-based non-pharmaceutical treatments.  In this fascinating and lively presentation, Dr. Mather and Dr. Podesta illustrate on a case by case basis the way they interact on a patient's care, bringing their unique and separate approaches to bear, and showing how the power of their collaboration yields much better results than when they work alone. They take us through the key workups and diagnostic labs; the most common biochemical root causes of mental health issues; and the most effective evidence-based solutions.  In this interview learn:  What is a great definition of integrative medicine, and why is it so effective for helping patients heal?  How collaborative care works in practice, avoiding its potential pitfalls, and why it's more fun and yields better patient outcomes than when each doctor working in their silos The most common mental health symptoms, their most frequent biological root causes, and how to best diagnose them The most common genetic SNPs associated with mental disorders and why these don't always need to be tested but can be ascertained through phenotype The 8 key evidence-based non-pharmaceutical interventions that have been shown to help with mental health and addiction An overview of the key hormones, nutrients, toxins (including moulds and heavy metals), gut and methylation issues affecting mental health and addiction   

Episode 85 - Nutrition - Kirsten Chick is guest of this show which is part of our 20th Anniversary series focusing on particular aspects of Integrative Care. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Meet Dr. Dolores Fazzino, the Visionary Nurse Practitioner! Join Dr. Dolores Fazzino, DNP, a visionary Nurse Practitioner, and healthcare expert, as she shares her unique approach to integrating spirituality into conventional medicine. With a wealth of experience and a compassionate touch, Dr. Fazzino combines energy healing, intuitive counseling, and traditional medical practices to promote healing and transformation. Discover how she empowers individuals to take charge of their well-being and navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from her profound insights and inspirational stories in this enlightening video. #VisionaryNursePractitioner #DrDoloresFazzino #IntegrativeMedicine #IntegrativeCare #NursePractitioner #MedicalIntuition #SpiritualGrowth #HolisticHealth #Spirituality #EnergyMedicine #AlternativeMedicine #ConsciousLiving #Wellbeing #Wellness #Healthcare #HealthEducation #Healing #MindBodyConnection #SpiritualHealing #SelfCare https://calendly.com/dolores-17/15min?month=2023-07 Visionary Nurse Practitioner,Dr. Dolores Fazzino,Integrative Medicine,Integrative Care,Nurse Practitioner,Medical Intuition,Spiritual Growth,Holistic Health,Spirituality,Energy Medicine,Alternative Medicine,Conscious Living,Wellbeing,Wellness,Healthcare,Health Education,Healing,Mind-Body Connection,Spiritual Healing,Self-Care

Cole is the Founder and CEO of Integrative Care Collective PBC. He is a passionate and driven Entrepreneur, dedicated to making waves in the Mental Health Care system. He received his Master's Degree in Addiction Counseling in Psychology from Colorado State University with a 4.0GPA and has acquired training in Ketamine and Psychedelic Medicine. Cole worked on cutting edge psychedelic clinical trials for several years. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Meet Dr. Dolores Fazzino, the Visionary Nurse Practitioner! Join Dr. Dolores Fazzino, DNP, a visionary Nurse Practitioner, and healthcare expert, as she shares her unique approach to integrating spirituality into conventional medicine. With a wealth of experience and a compassionate touch, Dr. Fazzino combines energy healing, intuitive counseling, and traditional medical practices to promote healing and transformation. Discover how she empowers individuals to take charge of their well-being and navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from her profound insights and inspirational stories in this enlightening video. #VisionaryNursePractitioner #DrDoloresFazzino #IntegrativeMedicine #IntegrativeCare #NursePractitioner #MedicalIntuition #SpiritualGrowth #HolisticHealth #Spirituality #EnergyMedicine #AlternativeMedicine #ConsciousLiving #Wellbeing #Wellness #Healthcare #HealthEducation #Healing #MindBodyConnection #SpiritualHealing #SelfCare https://calendly.com/dolores-17/15min?month=2023-07 Visionary Nurse Practitioner,Dr. Dolores Fazzino,Integrative Medicine,Integrative Care,Nurse Practitioner,Medical Intuition,Spiritual Growth,Holistic Health,Spirituality,Energy Medicine,Alternative Medicine,Conscious Living,Wellbeing,Wellness,Healthcare,Health Education,Healing,Mind-Body Connection,Spiritual Healing,Self-Care

In this episode we speak with Dr. Supriya Joshi about taking care of our liver with diet and lifestyle tools. After completing her Medical degree at the University of Western Ontario, Dr Supriya Joshi completed residency in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and a further fellowship in Hepatology at The University of Toronto. After working at Toronto Western Hospital as a clinical Hepatologist for a few years she has been working at The Credit Valley Hospital, Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, Ontario since 2004 as a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. She is a Lecturer at the Tremerty Faculty of Medicine at The University of Toronto. She enjoys speaking and educating others on viral hepatitis and metabolic health related fatty liver disease and its management. She is the Medical Advisor and board member of Fatty Liver Alliance which is a patient advocacy organization. She has been writing and educating the public about the negative impact of poor diet on metabolic health for years and has been a guest on CBC Marketplace to highlight these issues as well as an invited guest on Podcasts and social media platforms. Outside of medicine she is married and is a mom to 3 young kids and enjoys travel, exercise and trying to improve her cooking skills. Learning Points: • Misconceptions about ‘fatty liver' disease • Integrating medical and life style care for ‘fatty liver' disease • Fatty liver disease and insulin resistance connection Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/liverhealthmd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/supriya-joshi-66598639/?originalSubdomain=ca Clinic Site https://www.liverhealthclinic.com/

In this episode, we spoke with Lauren, an experienced nurse of 18 years who began in oncology before transitioning to holistic health nursing. Her journey to integrative care was inspired by her husband's illness, leading them to explore alternative healing methods. Lauren emphasizes the importance of addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of wellness through a holistic approach to healthcare.

A talk with Josette Sullens and Jeffrey Gishkin about Earth Day and more. Josette Sullins recognized a need in mental health care for those under great stress or PTSD. While featuring her Dēhp Spa treatment Then opened a location in Maui. at the Rainbow Mall. and at various resorts in Scottsdale, Josette found ways to apply her healing through a therapeutic lense.  Anyone can be diagnosed with PTSD after an experience that causes great distress, harm, confusion, or prolonged fear. Seeing so many people afflicted by this condition, including Josette herself, she decided to try to make a change. After doing research, the team at a new-founded Dēhp Integrative Care started their preliminary investigation, conducted by Dr. Bob Bohanske, Chief of Clinical Services and Clinical Training of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services in Phoenix, AZ, and Dr. Bhupin Butaney, Pre

Conversation with Dr. Karen Lawson about the relevance of Shamanism and Shamanic journeys in modern day. Topics of Discussion:-Shamanism and its practical application in today's world-Practicing Shamanism without crossing the line of cultural appropriation-Shamanic lifeway supporting environmental wellbeingKaren Lawson, MD, ABIHM, NBC-HWC, is the founder and CEO of IHWC Productions, a consulting company that works with programs and individuals to advance and expand training in Integrative Health Coaching and Holistic Healthcare. She served as the founder and Director of Integrative Health Coaching at the University of Minnesota from 2005-2022. She is a physician, board-certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine; the 2004-2005 Past-President of the American Holistic Medical Association, and a founding Diplomat of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Dr. Karen is a founding board member of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (www.nbhwc.org ). A published author and researcher, she speaks nationally to diverse audiences on the power of holistic health care practices and integrative health coaching. Karen has been a student of shamanism and shamanic healing for over 30 years, with a special interest in the roles of ritual, dance, yoga, and nature for healing and wellbeing. Over the last 20 years, Karen taught the UMN graduate course Foundations of Shamanism, and lead shamanic journeying at Pathways: A Healing Center. She's had the privilege of leading students in immersive learning experiences on the sacred land at Martell's Landing since 2014. Karen is a dancer at heart, has had a 30-year yoga practice, and has completed a 230 hr. yoga teacher training.Learn more & register for the upcoming shamanic retreat.Resources mentioned on the episode:https://noetic.org/https://www.shamanism.org/https://www.sandraingerman.com/Literature:The Way of the Shaman by Michael HarnerShamanic Journeying by Sandra IngermanWell Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Why do some people choose opioids for chronic pain while others choose integrative care (including chiropractic)? On today's episode, we explore new research around the factors that affect how people with chronic pain choose various modalities to find relief. Episode Notes: Engagement in Integrative and Nonpharmacologic Pain Management Modalities Among Adults with Chronic PainGet a good night's sleep with our Adjustable Chiropractic Neck Contour Pillow. Designed with your comfort in mind, this pillow supports your neck and spine with its adjustable height and contour shape. This is the pillow we personally use at home! Learn more at https://alignasleep.com Interested in ShockWave technology? I built a practice using StemWave and can't recommend it enough. Learn more at- https://gostemwave.com/theevidencebasedchiropractor Patient Pilot by The Smart Chiropractor is the fastest, easiest to generate weekly patient reactivations on autopilot…without spending any money on advertising. Click here to schedule a call with our team.Our members use research to GROW their practice. Are you interested in increasing your referrals? Discover the best chiropractic marketing you aren't currently using right here!

Dr. Taz MD, a renowned medical expert with over 25 years of experience in medicine. She's the Founder and CEO of CentrespringMD, specializing in Whole Family Primary and Integrative Care. Dr. Taz holds board certifications in Integrative Medicine and Holistic Medicine, along with being a Functional Medicine Doctor, Pediatrician, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Nutritionist. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Taz shares her journey of incorporating Eastern medical wisdom into her Western medical practice to overcome personal health challenges. Her approach focuses on empowering women, men, and children to unlock their superpowers through integrative, functional, Chinese, and holistic medicine. Join us as we dive deep into wellness, the holistic way, with a true champion of superwomen and healthy families, Dr. Taz MD. 00:01:22 - Prioritizing Women's Hormones 00:08:40 - The Seven Hormones 00:14:10 - The Science of Emotions 00:18:48 - Stop “Powering Through” 00:22:57 - Hormones and the Gut 00:29:35 - Commit to Your Health 00:32:09 - The Five Hormonal Phases 00:47:07 - Getting Started with Hormones 00:56:13 - Facts About Insulin 00:59:14 - Nutritional Knowledge 01:10:03 - Supportive Partners 01:11:37 - Hormone Help in Stressful Seasons Show Sponsors and Discounts: FATTY 15 - Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/GABBY and using code GABBY at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order. VionicShoes.com - use code GABBY at checkout for 15% off your entire order when you log into your account  HVMN - save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at HVMN.com/GABBY Babbel - Get 55% off at Babbel.com/GABBY Timeline -  timelinenutrition.com/GABBY and use code GABBY to get 10% off your order.  Lume - get $5 off of a Lume starter pack with code GABBY at LumeDeodorant.com  Connect with Dr. Taz: - Website: www.doctortaz.com - Twitter: @DrTazMD - Facebook: Dr. Taz MD - Instagram: @drtazmd - LinkedIn: Dr. Taz Bhatia Find Dr. Taz's Books: - "The Hormone Shift": [Available here] - "The 21-Day Belly Fix" [Available here] - "Super woman RX" [Available here] Everything Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabrielleReece/ Gabby Reece Website - https://gabriellereece.com/ Gabby Reece Show Transcript: https://gabriellereece.com/podcast/ The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Bio: Gabrielle 'Gabby' Reece is an American actress, podcaster, and former model and professional volleyball player best known for hosting a lifestyle, health & fitness podcast titled The Gabby Reece Show. Additionally, she is the co-founder of XPT | Extreme Performance Training and Laird Superfood alongside her husband and big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delivering quality healthcare involves taking an integrative approach.   No single aspect can solely assist a client in overcoming the issues they might be dealing with.   On today's show, we talk with Kaitlyn and Ethan.   Kaitlyn and Ethan are the owners of Mind, Body, Physio, a wellness center that incorporates the best of physical therapy, integrative health, nutrition, exercise, and massage to bring a full-circle approach to their clients.   During the show, we discuss how they combine various aspects of wellness to provide more value to their clients, the creation of a non-stop referral machine, the aspects of their business that have yielded the largest results for their clients, and much more.   To learn more about providing an integrative approach to wellness to your clients, join us on today's Integrative #HealthCoachSuccess podcast, Episode 289. Enjoy the show!   - - -   Listen or Watch At:  IHP.Coach/289   - - - Dr. Cabral's Book, The Rain Barrel Effect: https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Become an Integrative Health Practitioner: https://integrativehealthpractitioner.org

Interview with Dr. Chad Kobs about discovering and treating patients' primary symptoms using neurostructural correction chiropractic to optimize the body's operating system.Topics of Discussion:-Personal responsibility  to create health rather than only stimulate health within self.-Differences between conventional chiropractic and neurostructural correction chiropractic.-Using a whole system approach to address both primary and secondary symptoms.Dr. Chad Kobs discovered Neurostructural Chiropractic care and has been passionate about sharing this work. He explains what makes Neurostructural Chiropractic different than other types of chiropractic care, and share a message of hope that stems from his own experiences. Dr. Chad Kobs has many experiences throughout his life that have led him down the road of becoming a Neurostructural chiropractor. Because his focus is so different from the conventional chiropractor, it has given him the opportunity to see many parts of the world to teach, learn, and expand Neurostructural Chiropractic. It is Dr. Chad's mission to provide every family the best opportunity for health through Neuro-Structural Correction as this specialty dives deeper than the conventional chiropractic approach to determine the root cause of many of your families secondary conditions- or what most people refer to as symptoms. He believes in providing a different approach to each patient because each patient's health conditions are different. Website :https://www.premierchirowi.com/ Instagram: @PremierChiropractic Facebook: @PremierChiropracticMention you heard Dr. Chad on the podcast when calling to schedule and receive a $50 Gift Certificate!Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Pattison's Academy is a nonprofit organization in West Ashley that provides comprehensive services to children with complex disabilities and their families in the Lowcountry.  Pattison's Academy offers four sectors programming including a public charter school, a therapeutic summer camp, an early intervention program that provides in-home services for children from birth to age 3 who are navigating potential developmental delays, and outpatient therapy services such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy. As Dr Laura Ganci explains to host Erin Kienzle: the care provided by Pattison's Academy draws families that move to the Charleston, SC area to find the type of comprehensive and holistic care they provide for children. Ganci explains that Pattison's Academy's integrative approach provides therapy, medical and educational services during the school day and thoughtfully weaves needed services together appropriately to meet the unique needs of each student and their families to support them. They also discuss Ganci's background in advocacy, education and her experience; the different data gathering and research they are doing to improve upon their services, the fundraisers they have and their purpose as well as why they are seeking a new building. Great information is found throughout this episode, so be sure to listen through to the end.

Interview with Caty Brown about the science and intuition behind sound healing and her belief that all people are healers.Topics of Discussion:-Sound healing as an intuitive practice for the practitioner-The science behind using sound frequencies for therapy and realignment-Providing space to reveal people's healing capacities and giftsThe founder of Soul Body Finesse, Caty Brown, is a Sound Healer, Reiki practitioner, labor & birth doula and creative consultant.  She coordinates wellness events, offers private group work, 1:1 and guides some of the in studio classes including the Wednesday night sound baths. Caty is available to help curate and collaborate on unique healing experiences to be cherished for life.Caty believes balance is achieved by finding our center, coming back into harmony with our true frequency and listening to our intuition.  It was radical self care and holistic therapies that allowed her to heal and align with her Soul's purpose of creating  safe spaces for people to connect, heal, share and grow together.  As a forever student and observer of the world,  she enjoys intuitively connecting with others by supporting self care practices that stimulate growth, inner peace and self acceptance.  She has a passion for serving and empowering women, mothers and all people to heal during difficult transitions in their lives.  She moved back to Minneapolis in 2019 to start Soul Body Finesse with a mission to make Holistic therapy and Sound Healing more accessible to the community and to raise her children in this resilient, beautiful and artistic community.Website: https://soulbodyfinesse.com/Instagram: @soulbodyfinesseFacebook: Soul Body FinesseRegister for a studio classPromo code: FIRSTFREE (covers up to $33 on your first studio class)Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Conversation with Claire Marie Kohout on how she uses energy healing modalities, such as Jin Shin Jyutsu and Healing Touch, to support her clients in achieving life transformation.Topics of Discussion: -The essence of energy work and its focus on feelings-Energy work modalities - Jin Shin Jyutsu, Healing Touch, and Etheric Template Clearing-Cyclical living and rebirth in "The New World"CMK Energy, owned and operated by Claire Marie, was established in 2007 and offers a variety of services and tools for spiritual and physical exploration and healing. Claire Marie is interested in helping you fully self-actualize for a life that is full of grace, magic, and experience. She started her own business to support clients as they search for ways to heal and grow. Claire Marie has Certified with Healing Beyond Boarders and practices Healing Touch and Jin Shin Jyutsu among other modalities to help support each client individually and personally. She also has many years' experience in the metaphysical arts and meditation to help each client gain clarity of their own power and insight as they navigate life's journey in all its depths, dimensions and paths.You can read more about Claire Marie at her website: www.cmkenergy.com or reach out at clairemarie@cmkenergy.com.Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Interview with Megan Hadley about the benefits and opportunities that arise when using deep listening as a practice within integrative health coaching.Topics of Discussion:-Explaining and valuing deep listening within integrative health-Developing the skill of deep listening-Navigating and creating capacity to deeply listen within a fast paced cultureMegan Hadley, MA, NBC-HWC (she/her) is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and also holds a graduate degree (MA) in Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching and graduate minor in Health Equity from the University of Minnesota (UMN). She has additional specialized training in Cultural Approaches to Health, Nature-Based Healing, Reiki I and II, and Mindfulness Facilitation (via Enhanced Stress Resilience Training).Megan brings a decade of experience community-building and healing through storytelling in the arts, and she has cultivated an artistic lens she uses in her coaching, facilitation, and mentorship work.  She allows time and space for immersive and embodied creative activities to tap into one's inner wisdom and intuition. This whole-person and compassionate approach has guided her to coaching, facilitation, mentorship, and now teaching initiatives throughout the arena of health and wellness. Her coaching experience includes: NWHSU Integrative Clinic of Minnesota (formerly Pillsbury Clinic); BeWell program at UMN; VA Medical Center; HennepinHealth; Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic; Mettacool International; The Driven Mama; and her own private practice, Harvest Health and Wellbeing LLC.Megan's Private Practice - Harvest Health and Wellbeing LLCNorthwestern Health Sciences University Free CoachingMegan's Affiliate Links:Wellspired Membership Coaching Through Emotions & Trauma - Kris Kniefel & Kerri WeishoffCultural Humility w/ Leslie Atley  Mental Health Action Planning w/ Amber ReedWell Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

In this episode we're talking to Leah Webb, author of The Seven Step Homestead about how to turn any yard into a primary food source with vegetables, fruits, chickens, pollinator plants and medicinal herbs. A mother of two children with unique medical needs, Leah utilizes food grown in her own backyard garden as an important part of her children's integrative care. She sees herself as a solutions-based Family Food and Garden Coach, with a goal of guiding families in making small yet impactful steps towards sourcing their own nutrition and achieving long term dietary, cooking, and gardening goals. She is also the author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook. In this conversation, we delve into the challenges and benefits of growing and preparing nutrient dense food, and the practicalities of creating your own microfarm in the space you already have. If you are one of many with a goal to connect with the land and create more independence from the industrial food system, Leah can guide you through, step-by-step. Topics Discussed • A Stormy Week in the DC Area • Leah's Background in Nutrition Education and Her Path to Creating a Microfarm in her own Backyard. • Being a Mom to Kids with Unique Medical Needs and the Role of Gardening and Home Grown Food in their Integrative Care. • Learning the Basics of Gardening for Food • Eating Home Grown Vegetables • Food Preservation • Convenience Foods • Priorities & Food • Investing in Homesteading • Start Small for the Long Haul • Which Plants to Start With • Planting Charts • Using, Measuring, and Creating Compost • The Difference Between Homesteading and Gardening • Homesteading , Self Sufficiency and Community • Finding an Alternative to the Industrial Food Industry • Consumer Awareness of Food • Regenerative Growing Practices Episode Resources: "The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet" by Leah Webb "The Seven-Step Homestead: A Guide for Creating the Backyard Microfarm of Your Dreams" by Leah Webb Listen to The Good Dirt Reclaiming Our Food from Field to Kitchen with CSA Farmer Mo Moutoux of Moutoux Orchard Connect with Leah Webb: • Website: https://www.leahmwebb.com/ • Instagram @leah_m_webb https://www.instagram.com/leah_m_webb/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeahMWebbWellness/ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

In this episode we're talking to Leah Webb, author of The Seven Step Homestead about how to turn any yard into a primary food source with vegetables, fruits, chickens, pollinator plants and medicinal herbs. A mother of two children with unique medical needs, Leah utilizes food grown in her own backyard garden as an important part of her children's integrative care. She sees herself as a solutions-based Family Food and Garden Coach, with a goal of guiding families in making small yet impactful steps towards sourcing their own nutrition and achieving long term dietary, cooking, and gardening goals. She is also the author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook. In this conversation, we delve into the challenges and benefits of growing and preparing nutrient dense food, and the practicalities of creating your own microfarm in the space you already have. If you are one of many with a goal to connect with the land and create more independence from the industrial food system, Leah can guide you through, step-by-step. Topics Discussed • A Stormy Week in the DC Area • Leah's Background in Nutrition Education and Her Path to Creating a Microfarm in her own Backyard. • Being a Mom to Kids with Unique Medical Needs and the Role of Gardening and Home Grown Food in their Integrative Care. • Learning the Basics of Gardening for Food • Eating Home Grown Vegetables • Food Preservation • Convenience Foods • Priorities & Food • Investing in Homesteading • Start Small for the Long Haul • Which Plants to Start With • Planting Charts • Using, Measuring, and Creating Compost • The Difference Between Homesteading and Gardening • Homesteading , Self Sufficiency and Community • Finding an Alternative to the Industrial Food Industry • Consumer Awareness of Food • Regenerative Growing Practices Episode Resources: •"The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet" by Leah Webb •"The Seven-Step Homestead: A Guide for Creating the Backyard Microfarm of Your Dreams" by Leah Webb •Listen to The Good Dirt Reclaiming Our Food from Field to Kitchen with CSA Farmer Mo Moutoux of Moutoux Orchard Connect with Leah Webb: • Website: https://www.leahmwebb.com/ • Instagram @leah_m_webb https://www.instagram.com/leah_m_webb/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeahMWebbWellness/ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Welcome to Season 5 of the Art of Healing Podcast!Want to catch my earlier seasons?  Check out the Podcast Page Here.Want to get the podcast weekly in your inbox?  Sign up for my weekly newsletter here:Weekly Newsletter from Dr. CharlyceDownload a copy of my article from Reiki News Magazine in which I share my experience of being a Reiki Practicing Physician:“Becoming a Reiki Practitioner Made Me a Better Physician”You can find information on the current courses at Healing Arts here:Programs at Healing Arts Health and WellnessFunctional and Integrative Care is no available in certain locations.  You can learn more and apply to be a patient of mine here:Drcharlyce.comFullscript gives my patients convenient, 24/7 access to top-quality supplements and features to help them stay on track with their wellness goals. It's easy. I send a recommendation to their device, they purchase supplements, and Fullscript ships the products to their front doors. Fullscript also sends helpful educational content and refill reminders! Shop Fullscripts NowAromatherapy is one of my favorite healing tools, and goes great with Integrative Medicine, Reiki and Meditation.  I am partnering with Vibrant Blue Oils to offer high quality aromatherapy to support the mind and body.Please see my affiliate link (in which I may earn a commission if you choose to make a purchase) here:Vibrant Blue OIlsWelcome to the Art of Healing Podcast.Let's explore your mind, body and spirit through Integrative Medicine, Meditation and Reiki.Don't miss the latest episodes. Sign up to get the weekly newsletters and get the Art of Healing Podcast in your inbox:Healing Arts Weekly Newsletter Thank you for listening to the Art of Healing Podcast.Ready to start your journey into Meditation, Mindfulness or Reiki?Learn about the Programs at Healing Arts here.Want to make sure you catch every episode of the Art of Healing? Click here for my weekly newsletter.Never miss an episode of Art of Healing Podcast...the podcast devoted to helping you heal your mind, body and spirit.Sign up for my weekly newsletter, and never miss an episode along with other great content:Art of Healing PodcastStay in touch socially here:Healing Arts Link in BioLearn more about me and my offerings here:Healing Arts Health and Wellness

Interview with Stacey Degen about blending Eastern philosophies and Western knowledge to provide drug-free wellness care for all her clients and how her passion for health supports women during their menopausal transition.Stacey Degen is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Empowerment Specialist and Health Advocate conveniently located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis. Her practice includes acupuncture, therapeutic movement, herbal medicine, and nutrition.Stacey has spent the past 25 years as an empowerment specialist and health advocate inspiring people to live their best life possible regardless of their current physical and emotional health. She has built a loyal and expansive base of clients who value her background and ability to help them gain relief from pain, support their emotional health, and integrate healthy lifestyle choices into their daily lives. Stacey is dedicated and committed to inspiring her community to live their best lives by applying safe, natural, and drug-free health and wellness care. Her practice blends traditional Eastern philosophies and practice with modern Western knowledge and experience to provide the highest level of care and professionalism.Her recent personal life journey through menopause has fueled her passion to support women through this transition. Her accomplishments to support this work include a master's certification on menopause and women's health during the mid-life transition from the Eastern medical perspective, as well as a certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition on hormone health.Stacey and is now one of a select few practitioners in the country certified to perform pelvic floor acupuncture to address many of the chronic pelvic floor conditions that naturally occur with the aging process. Her continued advance study of these areas positions her as a leader in the industry to offer natural health care solutions, inspiration, and support to her community. Stacey complements her acupuncture practice with the continued study of various disciplines of nutrition, hormone health, yoga, and nature therapy.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenorthhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthmpls?modal=focused_switcher_dialogLinked IN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-a-degen-3a27a1b/Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

In this episode, Dr. Connie Schumacher, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Brock University and an AMS fellow in compassionate AI, and Dr. Andrew Costa, Associate Professor at McMaster University and the Research Director at the St. Joseph's Health System Center for Integrative Care in Hamilton and Connie's mentor, discuss Connie's research on compassion centered communication of risk and self administered online health assessments. St. Joseph's Center for Integrated Care - Centre for Integrated Care (stjoescic.ca) YourCare+ Check-Up Assessment -  YourCare+ (yourcareplus.ca) References Schumacher, C., Dash, D., Mowbray, F., Klea, L., & Costa, A. (2021). A qualitative study of home care client and caregiver experiences with a complex cardio-respiratory management model. BMC geriatrics, 21(1), 1-11.  Costa, A. P., Schumacher, C., Jones, A., Dash, D., Campbell, G., Junek, M., ... & Haughton, D. (2019). DIVERT-Collaboration Action Research and Evaluation (CARE) Trial Protocol: a multiprovincial pragmatic cluster randomised trial of cardiorespiratory management in home care. BMJ open, 9(12), e030301. Jones, A., Schumacher, C., Bronskill, S. E., Campitelli, M. A., Poss, J. W., Seow, H., & Costa, A. P. (2018). The association between home care visits and same-day emergency department use: a case–crossover study. CMAJ, 190(17), E525-E531.  Jones, A., Bronskill, S. E., Agarwal, G., Seow, H., Feeny, D., & Costa, A. P. (2019). The primary care and other health system use of home care patients: a retrospective cohort analysis. Canadian Medical Association Open Access Journal, 7(2), E360-E370.

In this week's episode, Nina and Athena Phillips, LCSW discuss:the importance of integrative care for trauma clients.how trauma coaching can be beneficial to clients.the Orenda Project, which is an online Trauma Coach Certification Course.We invite you to learn more about Athena Social Media accounts:InstagramPinterestFacebookLinkedInYouTubeUpcoming Events: Presenter at Attachment and Trauma Congress in Rome, ItalyRetreat Style Trauma Coach Certification Course - Rome Italy, October 2023check out more free resources from TTC on our blog/vlog.become a part of the TTC online community.stay connected to TTC by signing up here.Until next time!

As you know, I encourage all fertility patients to support themselves throughout their fertility journey from a mind and body perspective. I'm beyond delighted to have Alice D. Domar, Ph.D back on the podcast to talk about how to support fertility with mind/body strategies and techniques. She is the Executive Director of the Domar Centers for Mind/Body Health and the Director of Integrative Care at Boston IVF. She is an Associate Professor Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, at Harvard Medical School.   Dr. Domar established the first ever Mind/Body Center for Women's Health ~ as well as the very first Mind/Body Program for Fertility. She now teaches people strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and distress through relaxation, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and yoga. Research continues to show that mind/body infertility programs not only improves psychological symptoms, but also increases pregnancy rates. We will be talking about all of this, along with her redesigned mobile app FertiCalmPro (which contains more than 500 solutions to the events and situations most likely to cause distress for anyone experiencing infertility), and her new program with Best Shot.    This discussion about the mind/body connection is so very important, because the mental and emotional strain on fertility patients is something that doesn't get enough attention. Be sure and check out Dr. Domar's books and resources for more information. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Visit Dr. Domar's site to find her books and programs. Do you have questions about Egg Freezing?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The Egg Freezing Class.  The next live class call is on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Looking for the best products to support you while you're TTC? Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit here. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Interview with Dr. Katie Eagle about her work both in a traditional clinic and in her private practice to provide holistic, integrative care to her patients and clients.Dr. Katie Eagle is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who holds a doctoral degree in Nursing. She is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Regenerative Health Practitioner and Clinical Iriologist. She currently works at New Kingdom Healthcare and also owns her own holistic practice, Waning Moon Wellness. When Katie isn't in clinic, she is with her sweet boys playing outside or constructing lego empires. She enjoys working out, yoga, traveling and reading and learning as much as she can. Websites:waningmoonwellness.orghttps://newkingdomwellness.com/ IG: krunchy_katieWell Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Inspired by a previous episode about simple hacks for improving the quality of life in senior dogs, this episode features Dr. Ruth-Ann Spinosa who shifts the focus of the conversation to cats. Join host Dr. Cassi and Dr. Spinosa as they delve into how proper feline nutrition and integrative care can improve the quality of life for our senior feline patients.

Baxter Montgomery, M.D., is a busy cardiologist in Houston, TX. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Texas and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, he manages arrhythmias and coronary disease, performs angiography, defibrillator implants, and other hospital procedures, and teaches young physicians. But in 2002, he had to take stock of his own health. At age 38, his cholesterol was far into the not-so-healthy zone. Around the same time, his mother, who had had heart disease and diabetes, succumbed to complications of her illness and of the medications used to treat it. This wake-up call made him re-evaluate not only his own health, but also his approach to medicine. Digging into the scientific literature and nutrition books, he came to some stark conclusions. A healthy diet was plant-based, and animal-based foods had to go. He changed his diet, got his cholesterol down, and began to build nutritional teaching into his practice. His patients welcomed his nutritional advice, but many needed more instruction than they would ordinarily get during an office visit. So he set up special group sessions on Saturdays, giving them the time and attention they needed. He developed more and more programs to teach patients, and then built a series of conferences to reach the larger community. “It struck me that families pass illnesses more effectively through recipes than though genes,” he said. “Instead of struggling to untangle lethal genes we should untangle lethal recipes.” So what about breakfast? How should we start our day? “A bacon and egg breakfast is familiar to anyone who grew up in America—about as familiar as a heart attack or stroke,” Dr. Montgomery said. “I encourage all my patients to skip the eggs, breakfast meats, and fried foods completely. There are so many healthier things to eat.” By the way, Dr. Montgomery has a prescription for physicians, too: “American medicine needs to change its focus. Medical practice has become a process of prescribing medicines and procedures to treat the effects of the foods we eat. The key issue for health is lifestyle, and the core of that lifestyle is nutrition. That needs to be the focus of our practice.” For Dr. Montgomery;s YouTube channel :www.youtube.com/c/MontgomeryHeartWellness For Dr. Montgomery's program: https://www.online.montgomeryheart.com/ Thank you for watching, Love & Kale, Chef AJ

Lawrence Rosen, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner associate editor, Avery St. Onge, to discuss why incorporating whole health principles into public education may help solve the growing mental health crisis among adolescents. This episode is brought to you in part by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. This February 23 through 25, practitioners from across the field of integrative healthcare will gather in-person for three days of education, inspiration, and networking in New York City. All learning opportunities offer practical insights and techniques that can be immediately incorporated into your patient practice. Use code PODCAST15 to save 15% on a Standard Conference Pass and Pre-Conference Pass registration. Visit www.ihsymposium.com/register for more information. To learn more about Rosen's Symposium presentation click here. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at IPEditor@divcom.com. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org and “Carefree” by Kevin Mcleod via incompetech.com.

Charlie Noel is the Executive Director at Northwestern Health Sciences University's Institute for Integrative Care, which is working to transform healthcare from a disease-focused model to a holistic approach. The Institute provides practical tools to help healthcare organizations move to an integrative care model while encouraging multidisciplinary groups and community engagement to provide care for the whole person. Charlie explains, "The traditional hierarchy structure of mainstream healthcare limits the input from some professionals. So that means we should also be bringing in some of these other disciplines and also building an environment where we embrace emerging mainstream and complementary healthcare to eliminate the silos in care delivery and enhance outcomes." "The Institute is collaboratively working with organizations and communities to build systems where all people benefit from integrative care. We want to meet people, organizations, and systems where they're at and then be able to develop plans to help them move towards integrative care and look at it through this whole-person lens. And the way that we've broken it down is into three different domains." "But even more important is how do we now reimagine healthcare curriculum to where we can also incorporate these different pieces? We have some integrative care competencies that we are interweaving through the curriculum so that whenever people graduate, they have a better understanding of what integrated care is." @NWHealthU #IntegrativeCare #HealthcareLeaders #CIH #SDoH #HolisticCare #CommunityEngagement #WholePersonCare nwhealth.edu Download the transcript here

Charlie Noel is the Executive Director at Northwestern Health Sciences University's Institute for Integrative Care, which is working to transform healthcare from a disease-focused model to a holistic approach. The Institute provides practical tools to help healthcare organizations move to an integrative care model while encouraging multidisciplinary groups and community engagement to provide care for the whole person. Charlie explains, "The traditional hierarchy structure of mainstream healthcare limits the input from some professionals. So that means we should also be bringing in some of these other disciplines and also building an environment where we embrace emerging mainstream and complementary healthcare to eliminate the silos in care delivery and enhance outcomes." "The Institute is collaboratively working with organizations and communities to build systems where all people benefit from integrative care. We want to meet people, organizations, and systems where they're at and then be able to develop plans to help them move towards integrative care and look at it through this whole-person lens. And the way that we've broken it down is into three different domains." "But even more important is how do we now reimagine healthcare curriculum to where we can also incorporate these different pieces? We have some integrative care competencies that we are interweaving through the curriculum so that whenever people graduate, they have a better understanding of what integrated care is." @NWHealthU #IntegrativeCare #HealthcareLeaders #CIH #SDoH #HolisticCare #CommunityEngagement #WholePersonCare nwhealth.edu Listen to the podcast here

Interview with Chadd Burckhardt, owner and chiropractor of The Wellery MN, exploring what whole family chiropractic care can look like for your family.Chadd Burckhardt has been practicing since 2008, treating people from all over the world. He is serious about providing the best chiropractic care and experience to his patients, and appreciates the value of good will and good humor. He believes your family will find The Wellery to be an effective, yet fresh and fun approach to chiropractic.Through 2016, he practiced in Maple Grove, Minnesota, specializing in women and children's health. From 2016 to 2019, he and his wife Melissa moved to Bangalore, India where he practiced full-time. In India, he also volunteered weekly at Accept Society Orphanage for children with HIV, as well as Sukrathum Home for Boys where he provided chiropractic care to the children, residents and staff. This experience further strengthened his love for caring for children and solidified his plan to open a practice dedicated to serving families upon return from India.He is certified in the Webster Technique, a specialized prenatal chiropractic method that helps ensure the pelvis and surrounding structures are properly supporting the growth and development of the baby. He is also an active member in The Pediatric Experience, an organization dedicated to bringing top pediatric chiropractors together for training and further education. In March 2022, he received his Certificate of Proficiency in Pediatric and Family Chiropractic Care by the Life University Department of Postgraduate Education and The Pediatric Experience.  Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Interview with Owner and Founder of Well Connected Twin Cities, Alex Stalberger sharing her Provider Interview Guide to help you and your family find the right provider fit. As an emerging integrative health coach in November of 2017, Alex quickly discovered that supporting the healing of a human and running a healing business were very different things. She quickly began gathering professionals to connect, support, and learn from each other. These gatherings started humble and would become the collaborative force behind Well Connected Twin Cities. Together with health and wellness practitioners across the metro we are spreading the message of empowered wellbeing–Alex's original motivation to become an integrative health coach.When she isn't developing the next phase of Well Connected Twin Cities, she's most likely chasing her tiny humans, attempting to keep her house plants alive, or convincing her partner they should rescue a dog. . .  or a goat. Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Listen in to today's episode when our host Mary Vandenack, CEO, Founder and Managing Partner at Vandenack Weaver Truhlsen, talks to Dr. Jaime Dodge, a Family Medicine Specialist at Aletheia Integrative Medical about integrative medicine and weight loss. Dr. Dodge defines Integrative Care as “true healing for people” incorporating procedures, prescriptions and holistic care. Who are the 3 groups of people who should consider integrative medicine? Why does weight loss matter to our health and what are some strategies to improve? What are you doing at Aletheia to help people achieve success? Tune in to this episode and get some tips to start the year off right.A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“...when the body is out of balance, the endocannabinoid system tries to rebalance it. We have an actual retrograde signaling with the endocannabinoid system so that if there's some imbalance and the body wants to try to bring it back to homeostasis, you're going to see this signaling.” ~Heidi Irene Martell, MA, BSN, BA, RN, HWNC-BC, HNB-BC, CCBCP, CYTAh-hasNurses must learn about the endocannabinoid system.  It is integral to practice.Nurse Coaching allows Nurses to combine the science and art of Nursing together with healing and desires in a holistic perspectiveA Nursing career lets us to adapt, change, and adjust to our personal and professional goalsThere can be a deep grief when a Nurse leaves the bedside to find another Nursing roleResources and LinksCannyNurse® Specialty Program with the Integrative Nurse Coach AcademyIntegrative Nurse Coach Certificate ProgramAmerican Cannabis Nurses AssociationColibris Canna ConsultingSpeak with Heidi as an INCA Admissions Specialist at hmartell@inursecoach.com************* Thank you for listening. We LOVE Nurses! Please leave us a 5 start rating and a positive comment about an episode you loved! Follow Integrative Nurse Coach Academy on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Learn more about our programs at the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy

As you know, I encourage all fertility patients to support themselves throughout their fertility journey from a mind and body perspective. I'm beyond delighted to have Alice D. Domar, Ph.D back on the podcast to talk about how to support fertility with mind/body strategies and techniques. She is the Executive Director of the Domar Centers for Mind/Body Health and the Director of Integrative Care at Boston IVF. She is an Associate Professor Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, at Harvard Medical School.   Dr. Domar established the first ever Mind/Body Center for Women's Health ~ as well as the very first Mind/Body Program for Fertility. She now teaches people strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and distress through relaxation, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and yoga. Research continues to show that mind/body infertility programs not only improves psychological symptoms, but also increases pregnancy rates. We will be talking about all of this, along with her redesigned mobile app FertiCalmPro (which contains more than 500 solutions to the events and situations most likely to cause distress for anyone experiencing infertility), and her new program with Best Shot.    This discussion about the mind/body connection is so very important, because the mental and emotional strain on fertility patients is something that doesn't get enough attention. Be sure and check out Dr. Domar's books and resources for more information. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!  Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Montgomery Heart & Wellness | Enhance Your Life with Optimal Health Dr. Baxter D. Montgomery is a Board Certified Cardiologist with years of experience in the latest medical practices and nutritional health. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Texas in Houston, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the founder and medical director of the Montgomery Heart and Wellness https://montgomeryheart.com/ Montgomery Heart & Wellness (MHW) was founded in 1997, as Houston Cardiac Association. Operating out of a state-of-the-art medical facility in Houston, Texas, the MHW health interventions utilize advance diagnostic and therapeutic tools to evaluate many individuals with advanced chronic illnesses. https://montgomeryheart.com/about-us/ Nutritional Boot Camp | Montgomery Heart https://www.online.montgomeryheart.com/ MONTGOMERY HEART & WELLNESS PRESENTS HEART AND SOUL OF A CHAMPION™ PREMIERE AND RED-CARPET GALA Rice University Faculty Club: The Cohen House, 6100 Main Street, #2, Houston, TX 77005 Friday, October 21, 2022 – 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Houston, TX) – September 21, 2022 – Stars of the health and wellness industry will descend upon Houston in October to share their health journeys and impart their expertise at the Heart and Soul of a Champion™ Gala, hosted by Montgomery Heart and Wellness™, and attend the premiere of the Heart and Soul of a Champion™ docuseries. The red-carpet event will feature celebrity speakers and guests from the medical, professional sports, culinary and entertainment fields. The lineup includes: Dr. Kim Williams, nationally acclaimed cardiologist, former president of the American College of Cardiology and current chair of the University of Louisville Department of Medicine. Dr. Pam Popper, renown naturopath, author, health, nutrition, and medicine expert. Chef Babette, celebrity vegan chef, restauranteur, fitness expert and Instagram influencer. John Salley, former NBA star, wellness advocate, actor, plant-based business entrepreneur. David Carter, a.k.a. The 300-Pound Vegan, former NFL star and food justice activist. Dr. Baxter Montgomery, MHW founder, cardiologist extraordinaire and lifestyle expert. … and more! When: Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 What: Red-carpet entrance: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Cocktail reception & Gala: 5:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Where: Rice University Faculty Club The Cohen House, 6100 Main St., #2 Houston, TX 77005 Link: https://events.montgomeryheart.com/ https://events.montgomeryheart.com/ev...

Erkeda DeRouen talks to Dr. Delia Chiaramonte who is an integrative and palliative medicine physician. She is the founder and CEO of The Institute for Integrative Palliative Medicine, where physicians are trained in evidence-based symptom management. [01:03] Integrating Integrative Care into Dr. Chiaramonte's Practice [05:07] Evidence-based Medicine [08:04] What is Palliative Care? [16:04] Gain Exposure to Palliative Medicine [20:27] Talking to End of Life Patients [26:30] What Dr. Chiaramonte Would Change in Healthcare Full show notes    

We welcome back Dr. Iyer to continue our exploration of how to get “un-stuck” with a wholistic approach to mind-body-spirit contentment. Learn how forgiveness and emotional blocks play a critical role in our physical health, energy and longevity. Hear more from Dr. Iyer on forgiveness at the THRIVE Transylvania Health & Wellness Expo September 24th from 10am-2pm at 153 W. Jordan Street in Brevard, NC.

“Using that view of looking at the whole person, we can provide some acupuncture or acupressure to help maybe reduce anxiety, to help them relax a little bit more, settle their thinking down a little bit, and get some improved sleep,” ONS member Susan Yaguda, MSN, RN, RN manager in integrative oncology at the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, NC, told Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a discussion on using acupuncture and acupressure to manage symptoms and side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Yaguda also demonstrated example acupressure techniques that nurses can try at home and in their practice. You can earn free NCPD contact hours after listening to this episode by completing the evaluation linked below. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Earn 0.75 contacts hour of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at myoutcomes.ons.org by August 5, 2024. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Episode Notes Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. Yaguda's 2022 ONS Congress® session: Improving Quality of Life With Acupuncture, Acupressure, and Oncology Massage ONS's evaluation of the evidence for acupressure as a symptom intervention Oncology Nursing Podcast Episode 129: Safely Use Acupuncture as Integrative Care for Symptoms and Side Effects ONS Voice articles: Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Fatigue What the Evidence Says About Acupuncture and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Insomnia Evidence Is Building for Acupuncture as an Opioid Alternative for Cancer Pain Oncology Nursing Forum articles: Acupuncture as a Treatment Modality for the Management of Cancer Pain: The State of the Science Effects of Acupuncture and Acupressure on Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Systematic Review Assessing the Impact of Acupuncture on Pain, Nausea, Anxiety and Coping in Women Undergoing a Mastectomy Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: Acupuncture for Menopausal Hot Flashes Current Oncology article: A Systemic Review of Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy International Journal of Nursing Studies article: Effects of Acupressure on Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting-A Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses and Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Acupressure's Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments The Society for Integrative Oncology Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Evidence-Based Use of Integrative Therapies During and After Breast Cancer Treatment LCI Supportive Oncology video: Acupressure Points Reference Memorial Sloan Kettering video: How to Perform Acupressure for Nausea and Vomiting Cancer Help Program: Beyond Conventional Cancer Therapies Medical Acupuncture article: Information on Battlefield Acupuncture To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From Today's Episode “When people have a disruption in their health—and it could be your emotional well-being, physical, or both—in traditional Chinese medicine, it is reflected in that the flow of qi has been disrupted. Acupuncture and acupressure address this by trying to open up and even out that flow, by either inserting tiny little needles called acupuncture needles, or by exerting gentle pressure—called acupressure—on specific acupoints.” Timestamp (TS) 03:22 “What I really love about traditional Chinese medicine is it's very holistic. It's looking at the whole person, at systems working together, and it really meshes beautifully with what I think of as nursing practice, as nurses, that we step back and that we are looking at the whole person. And how maybe an imbalance in one area of one's life can definitely impact other areas as well.” TS 05:27 “We know that patients who receive neurotoxic chemotherapies can develop painful neuropathy that can really be impactful on their quality of life. We have found, and the literature also supports, that if patients can come in and get some sessions of acupuncture, it can be really impactful on their neuropathy.” TS 08:09 “Using that view of looking at the whole person, we can provide some acupuncture or acupressure to help maybe reduce anxiety, to help them relax a little bit more, settle their thinking down a little bit, and get some improved sleep, which as we all know is a very important part of health and well-being and definitely for our patients something that can better help them manage treatment moving forward.” TS 10:56 “Integrative medicine looks at using complementary therapies in a very collaborative way with what we would consider to be more conventional medical treatment, so that it's coordinated and very intentionally meshed together to best suit the patients' needs at whatever point along the trajectory of their care.” TS 12:58 “Some cancer centers do have an integrative medicine department, and oftentimes acupuncture is part of that.” TS 15:56 “Not only could our care partners use some acupressure themselves to help with fatigue, anxiety, and their own sleep difficulties, but it gives them something that they can be easily trained to do to share with their loved one. And sometimes, it's so important for them to feel like they can contribute positively to their loved one's well-being in some sort of way. I always encourage, if possible, for a care partner to be involved in the process as well.” TS 20:47 “Using battlefield acupuncture, or acupuncture and acupressure of any kind, is not a replacement for appropriate medical management of symptoms—whether it's pain, nausea, or anxiety, for example. Think about this as another tool in the toolbox to offer to our patients that has very few side effects. . . . It should never be considered a replacement for that type of care.” TS 32:45

This week for another Name That Job segment, D & B sit with Talaya Dendy, founder of On the Other Side LLC. Talaya Dendy is a Cancer Doula, Cancer Thriver, Cancer Health Equity Consultant, Mental Health First Aider, and Podcaster who has dedicated her career to advocating for, guiding, supporting, and empowering people diagnosed with cancer. Talaya hosts the Navigating Cancer TOGETHER podcast, and she has been a guest on numerous podcasts. Authority Magazine and Thrive Global featured Talaya as an "authority" in the interview series, I Survived Cancer and Here Is How I Did It. If you want to schedule a free 30-min consultation, you can find Talaya's work here: https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willwork4podcast/message

This week for another Name That Job segment, D & B sit with Talaya Dendy, founder of On the Other Side LLC. Talaya Dendy is a Cancer Doula, Cancer Thriver, Cancer Health Equity Consultant, Mental Health First Aider, and Podcaster who has dedicated her career to advocating for, guiding, supporting, and empowering people diagnosed with cancer. Talaya hosts the Navigating Cancer TOGETHER podcast, and she has been a guest on numerous podcasts. Authority Magazine and Thrive Global featured Talaya as an "authority" in the interview series, I Survived Cancer and Here Is How I Did It. If you want to schedule a free 30-min consultation, you can find Talaya's work here: https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willwork4podcast/message

On this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Thaddeus Gala to talk about his career and background.