Podcasts about integrative medicine specialist

TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.livewww.flyover.liveDr. Basima WilliamsDr. Basima WilliamsWEBSITE: www.beready123.comWEBSITE: www.beready123.comWEBSITE: www.sat123.comWEBSITE: www.sat123.comWEBSITE: www.phone123.com WEBSITE: www.phone123.com Dr. Basima Williams, DO, is an Integrative Medicine Specialist based in Saint Charles, MO, with 27 years of experience in healthcare. Board certified in Family Practice/OMT, she graduated from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. Dr. Williams is affiliated with Progress West Hospital, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, and Mercy Hospital St. Louis, offering both in-person and telehealth appointments. She is the founder of Beingfunctional.com, a platform providing Functional Medicine consultations to complement traditional primary care. Additionally, she leads UltraWellness Medical, a concierge practice that blends advanced medicine with integrative health care, prioritizing prevention and longevity.Dr. Basima Williams, DO, is an Integrative Medicine Specialist based in Saint Charles, MO, with 27 years of experience in healthcare. Board certified in Family Practice/OMT, she graduated from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. Dr. Williams is affiliated with Progress West Hospital, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, and Mercy Hospital St. Louis, offering both in-person and telehealth appointments. She is the founder of Beingfunctional.com, a platform providing Functional Medicine consultations to complement traditional primary care. Additionally, she leads UltraWellness Medical, a concierge practice that blends advanced medicine with integrative health care, prioritizing prevention and longevity.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Burnout—it's a silent epidemic, especially among healthcare professionals. But what if healing from burnout is truly resolved by tuning into the wisdom of your own body? In today's episode, I'm interviewing Dr. Jeffrey Carter, a healthcare professional who has experienced burnout firsthand. He uncovers how perfectionism, high-stress environments, and workaholic tendencies can lead to burnout and, more importantly, how somatic healing can offer a path to recovery and reclaiming balance in life.In this podcast episode, Dr. Carter takes us through:- His personal experience with burnout and how it impacts different professions.- The link between healthcare stress, exhaustion, and burnout.- How burnout affects relationships and daily interactions.- His early life struggles with perfectionism and achievement.- The dangers of using work as a form of escape/numbing mechanism.- The importance of somatic practices to release tension and heal.- How self-awareness and taking responsibility can help manage burnout.- How support systems are crucial for healing.And so much more!Dr. Jeffrey Carter, MD, is a practicing Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Doctor, and Integrative Medicine Specialist.  After four years of medical school and eight years of training in Trauma Surgery, Dr. Carter experienced physician burnout during his early thirties, and his health suffered as a result. He initially sought help through the traditional avenues with some success, but still, something was missing.Ultimately, Dr. Carter dedicated himself to becoming healthy and found power in holistic therapies, which led him to study Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He became a Fellow of Integrative Medicine in 2023.Dr. Carter believes in partnering with his patients in patient-centered care. This relational doctor-patient relationship produces the best outcomes. He is a Gold Humanism Society Inductee and has contributed to many publications, presentations, posters, and book chapters. Follow Aimee Takaya on: IG: @aimeetakaya Facebook: Aimee Takaya Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠ ⁠www.freeyoursoma.com.⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Send us a textDr. Sarah Foster is an integrative medicine specialist who specializes in the Hakomi Method and IFS. I had the pleasure of meeting her when I went to Costa Rica earlier this year and got the opportunity to sit with her in ceremony. I'm blessed to be able to sit down and have this conversation with her. The conversation begins with a discussion about  the importance of being present in each moment.  The conversation then shifts to the topic of medicine work, specifically ayahuasca, and the transformative experiences it can bring. Dr. Sarah Foster shares her journey of disillusionment with traditional medicine and her decision to explore alternative healing modalities. This helped her come to the realization that decisions should come from the heart first and analysis can follow.  Sarah and Cam discuss the importance of self-work and holding space for others. They explore the concept of untriggered grounded nervous systems and the journey of finding balance and growth. They also touch on the tension between traditional medicine and alternative healing practices, and the need for trust and acceptance in the process. Sarah shares her experience with IFS and Hakomi as powerful modalities for healing and integration. They discuss the critical period after a deep medicine journey and the challenges of measuring and understanding the effects of psychedelics. Lastly, Sarah mentions her upcoming retreats in Costa Rica.If you are interested in learning more about her upcoming retreat, you can find more details here: https://yoxonim.com/costa-ricaConnect with Sarah:Website: https://yoxonim.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoxon_im/If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of The TripSitting Podcast, send an email to tripsittingblog@gmail.comBe sure to share with a friend and subscribe so you never miss my latest posts :) Watch on YouTubeFollow on InstagramFollow on TikTok

My guest this week is AMAZING!!! Besides for being a Functional Medicine Doctor, she is also an Integrative Medicine Specialist as well as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine! We talk acupuncture, the heart, what our hearts are trying to tell us and WHY, OH WHY it is so very essential to listen to this organ nicknamed THE EMPEROR in Oriental Medicine! Sigh...you know I love a good conversation about acupuncture, grief and our hearts...and just how everything in our bodies is so very connected! Momoko tells a poignant story this week of needing to be at the bedside of her Mother during Covid and how, at the very last instant, she was able to get where she just had to be! The story is simple, profound and should remind us all that everything conspires to get us where we are needed, we just need to NEVER GIVE UP! Please do check out her Wellness Center's website here. And check out Momoko's book on Amazon, here. If you'd like to take a gander at my YouTube channel...where you can get a glimpse behind the BSB curtain, click here! REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW...AND SHARE THE HECK OUT OF THIS POD OF MINE! Your bit of beauty? A quotation from Rumi, specifically the first one on this page. Speaking of hearts and listening to what the Emperors of our bodies are telling us-this quotation says it all. Now all we need to do is listen.

My guest this week is AMAZING!!! Besides for being a Functional Medicine Doctor, she is also an Integrative Medicine Specialist as well as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine! We talk acupuncture, the heart, what our hearts are trying to tell us and WHY, OH WHY it is so very essential to listen to this organ nicknamed THE EMPEROR in Oriental Medicine! Sigh...you know I love a good conversation about acupuncture, grief and our hearts...and just how everything in our bodies is so very connected! Momoko tells a poignant story this week of needing to be at the bedside of her Mother during Covid and how, at the very last instant, she was able to get where she just had to be! The story is simple, profound and should remind us all that everything conspires to get us where we are needed, we just need to NEVER GIVE UP! Please do check out her Wellness Center's website here. And check out Momoko's book on Amazon, here. If you'd like to take a gander at my YouTube channel...where you can get a glimpse behind the BSB curtain, click here! REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW...AND SHARE THE HECK OUT OF THIS POD OF MINE! Your bit of beauty? A quotation from Rumi, specifically the first one on this page. Speaking of hearts and listening to what the Emperors of our bodies are telling us-this quotation says it all. Now all we need to do is listen.

19 February 2024: Dr Shefali Verma, General Practitioner and Integrative Medicine Specialist is in to debunk the trends. Talking Children's Oral Health with Dr Abdelhakim A. El-Gheriani, American Board Certified Orthodontist, Invisalign Platinum Elite, and Consultant Orthodontist at The Sameday Clinic. From Haus & Haus, it's Rennie Sanger -  experienced Off Plan Sales Manager. Last, but definitely not least it's Scott Hutton Head of Construction & Real Estate at BLK partners in for you Legal Clinic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk with Integrative and internal medicine specialist Dr Dr. Malathi Acharya. We learn what integrative medicine is and how it can help patients feel empowered and heal fully. Listen to learn more and follow Dr. Dr. Malathi Acharya.-------------------------------------Dr. Malathi Acharya is an integrative medicine physician and founder of AyurIntegrative Medicine. She is passionate about all elements of integrativemedicine, including nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, botanicals, mind-bodytreatments, and treatments from alternate medical systems. She is certifiedclinical hypnosis and trained in medical acupuncture and trained in HeartMath biofeedback.Dr. Malathi was born in Chennai, India, and graduatedfrom Madras Medical College. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, California. She worked as an Internal Medicine  physician for over 20 years, initially as a hospital based physician and later as a primary care  Physician. She then went on to complete a fellowship in integrative medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.Dr. Malathi is an advocate of whole-person care, which means addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She believes that finding our meaning and  purpose in anything we do is essential for taking care of our whole selves. Dr. Malathi is excited to be a guest on your podcast and share her knowledge and experience with your listeners. She believes that everyone has the power to take control of their health by making small, positive choices every day.Website:  www.ayur.todaySocial Media:https://www.facebook.com/malathi.acharya.7https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-malathi/https://www.instagram.com/dr.malathi2023/--------------------------------------Remember that if you do have rheumatologic issues, we can help you and you can aim for remission (with treatment).If you are in need of a rheumatologist in Colorado, look no further. To schedule an appointment, please email info@unabridgedMD.com or call us at 303-731-4006#rheumatologist #Denver #autoimmunedisease#RheumatologyClinic #JointPain #Arthritis #inflammatory #podcastIf you live in Colorado and are looking for a rheumatologist to help you achieve disease remission, email or contact us at UnabridgedMD.com. We are the first direct care rheumatology in Colorado and can see you within a week!

Blossom Your Awesome Podcast Mind Body Spirit Integration With Dahlya Brown ShookDahlya Brown Shook is an Integrative Medicine Specialist, Holistic Health Intuitive and Trauma-Informed Regulation Specialist. To learn more about Dahlya check out her site here. To see more of my work including self-improvement and self care tips check me out at my websiteWhere I write and cover mindfulness and other things to help you Blossom Your Awesome. Or follow me on instagram where I post fairly regularly and ask an inquisitive question or two weekly in hopes of getting you thinking about your life and going deeper with it. My Instagram - i_go_by_skdTo support my work - my Patreon 

EPISODE SUMMARYI love this episode. You will find so much inspiration embedded in these 30 minutes of conversation with Integrative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Geeta Maker Clark. After my conversation with this incredible human, a new idea emerged, inspired by her FOOD As POWER course she teaches with her medical students to middle schoolers in South Chicago.I have a feeling that I am not the only one who will walk away from this episode feeling new energy to do the work I'm designed to do just like Geeta. You can learn more about Dr. Geeta maker Clark here.Links and resources:Click here for the free How to Eat Less Water CONDIMENT STORAGE TABLE. It is a printable list of popular condiments that belong in the pantry and those in the refrigerator that can be hung in your kitchen for easy reference.Download FREE the TEN TIPS to EAT LESS WATER SUMMER PARTY PLANNING GUIDE for all the tips, steps, and info on how to celebrate like a kitchen activist with your friends and family.Find gifts designed to serve well-being at the Eat Less Water Shop.Get a copy of the EAT LESS WATER book

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Integrative Medicine with Dr. Jun J. Mao, an Integrative Medicine Specialist, and the Chief of Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

"What is Holistic Plastic Surgery? Wellness is an expansive concept. It is comprehensive because its foundation is grounded in many roots. It is aspirational and achievable, and it is accessible to all. The journey of wellness is highly individualistic; because we are different, our paths to our highest selves will be different. Dr. Shirley is a Plastic Surgeon and Integrative Medicine Specialist. She believes that beauty is a manifestation of wellness, and is one of its many dimensions. When you are well, on many levels, you radiate-- and that is undeniably beautiful. Wellness is to beauty what an essential ingredient is to a recipe. The two are fundamentally intertwined; they work well when together. Each may exist independently of the other, but without the other, the essence is incomplete. Join us to find out more!"   Listen here: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/137499/holistic-plastic-surgery-the-what-and-the-why

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dahlya on the winter solstice. I believe this first day of winter really marks the energy shift of the new year, so I wanted it to air this 2022. Dahlya and I share a love for dogs and a depth of spirituality! I have learned so much from her and am continuing to be inspired daily. She helps me remember the divine nature within me and what nutrition can really do to support my overall wellbeing. I am thankful to have her today! "Dahlya Brown Shook is an Integrative Medicine Specialist, Certified Health Coach & Brain Mastery Specialist. She helps you transform your  health story so that you can put the puzzle pieces of whole body holistic healing together and live a life that is authentic, energetic, and powerful." You can learn more about Dahlya and her offerings at https://www.holisticmedicalhealing.com

Did you know that the American Cancer Society estimated that there were going to be 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed in the year 2021? There is growing evidence around less-publicized chemical exposures that have been linked to certain cancers such as breast cancer. So what are these chemical exposures that we encounter every day, and what can we do to reduce our exposure? Listen to this powerful conversation with Dr. Aly Cohen, author of Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World, as she provides key take-home tips that can help improve your health. Dr. Aly Cohen is a board-certified Rheumatologist and Integrative Medicine Specialist, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease-prevention organizations, and is co-editor of the textbook, Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxford University Press Weil Integrative Medicine Library. She is the co-author of Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World. In 2015, she created TheSmartHuman.com to share environmental health, disease prevention, and wellness information with the public. Dr. Cohen is working to integrate environmental health information into high school curricula nationwide. Her TEDx talk on her mission can be found on YouTube. Click the links below to learn more, read her book, watch her TEDx Talk, listen to her podcast, or connect. Co-author:"Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World", Oxford University Press, 2020Co-Editor/Contributor: "Integrative Environmental Medicine", Oxford University Press, 2017TEDx Talk: How To Protect Your Kids from Toxic Chemicals http://www.TheSmartHuman.comwww.AlyCohenMD.comLinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, InstagramYouTube ChannelThe Smart Human podcastThis podcast is sponsored in part by Koinonia Family Services, Consolidated Communications, and Merchants Bank of Commerce. This podcast is offered freely to ensure everyone has access to these practices and conversations offered by Wellness Within Cancer Support Services. If you feel inspired to donate to support Wellness Within offerings, please visit www.wellnesswithin.org/give or click the link below.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4GNQH4LSJ6EKY)

Sexual assaults of women, men, and children are always in the news. We know a lot about this when it comes to little children, but for adults, especially women, what constitutes a sexual assault? Lack of consent, forced intimate relations? How does one prove an assault took place? Often the information provided by medical forensic experts is brought to bear on these cases. Today's guest, Dr. Felice Gersh, is not only a distinguished OBGYN and Integrative Medicine Specialist, but she often serves as an expert witness when medical forensics are required to clarify if or what type of sexual assault took place. This is an important, interesting, and sometimes very fuzzy topic. In today's episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Gersh discuss this process and the challenges of sexual assault cases.    Key Takeaways: When reporting acute sexual assaults, there are special nurses in the hospital called SANE nurses, sexual assault nurse examiners, that will do a detailed forensic examination on the victim. These exams are standardized nationally. In the courtroom, you speak about genitalia as the body parts they are. It makes everyone feel more comfortable when you speak of things anatomically rather than treating them as hush hush.  As a forensic medical expert, it is important to report the facts and what can or cannot be possible, not to decide if someone is innocent or guilty.    "My job [as a medical forensic expert] is really an educator. My job is to review the evidence, then explain everything in as clear, plain, and understandable language as I can to a jury so that they will understand what the evidence really means." —  Dr. Felice Gersh   Connect with Dr. Felice Gersh: Professional Bio: https://integrativemgi.com/about-dr-felice-gersh/  Website: https://integrativemgi.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFeliceGersh  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeMGI/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felice-gersh-md-b0422b13/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.felicegersh/  Book: PCOS SOS: A Gynecologist's Lifeline To Naturally Restore Your Rhythms, Hormones, and Happiness https://www.amazon.com/Pcos-SOS-Gynecologists-Naturally-Happiness/dp/1911443119/    Connect with Therese: Website:   www.criticallyspeaking.net Twitter: @CritiSpeak Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Call it like it is, we live in a very very toxic world. Our ability to detoxify the more than 90,000 chemicals that have been introduced into our existence is certainly less robust than it needs to be. Indeed, new challenges face our ability to detoxify on a daily basis in terms of new products to which we are exposed, and even the water we drink. Today on the program I speak with Dr. Aly Cohen who has written a wonderful book entitled Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World along with her co-author Frederick S. vom Saal, PhD. Here's more about the authors: Dr. Aly Cohen is a board-certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine specialist, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease-prevention organizations, and is coeditor of the textbook Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxford University Press Weil Integrative Medicine Library. In 2015, she created TheSmartHuman.com to share environmental health, disease prevention, and wellness information with the public. Dr. Fred vom Saal is a Curators' Distinguished Professor of Biology at the University of Missouri-Columbia. After college he taught biology as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Somalia and after the revolution there, he also taught in Kenya and then Paris before entering graduate school. Dr. vom Saal has published over 240 articles and reviews on his research. He has served on the editorial boards of numerous scientific journals and federal research review panels both in the United States and abroad. I am so delighted to share this very empowering information with all of you today on the program. ==== Dr. Aly Cohen is a board-certified Rheumatologist and Integrative Medicine Specialist, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease-prevention organizations, and is coeditor of the textbook Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxford University Press Weil Integrative Medicine Library. In 2015, she created TheSmartHuman.com to share environmental health, disease prevention, and wellness information with the public. Dr. Cohen is working to integrate environmental health information into high school curricula nationwide. Her TEDx talk on her mission can be found on YouTube. Dr. Aly Cohen's TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSCeP0hyuTI http://www.TheSmartHuman.com www.AlyCohenMD.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/aly-cohen-md-facr-0b570749/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSmartHuman/ https://twitter.com/thesmarthuman https://www.instagram.com/thesmarthuman/

October is Cancer Awareness Month where I often like to share information on how new ideas for protecting and taking care of ourselves to fight, and help other fight this serious health challenge. On the blog post you will learn about methods used by Dr. Ting Bao an Integrative Medicine Specialist, and what she does to help her cancer patients on their way to recovery. If you would like to donate to Breast Cancer Research click this link to USPS.com to purchase Breast Cancer Stamps. You can also purchase stamps at your local post office. See more at Livingsenior.me All the best for your well-being and safety, Judith

In this episode of Girl You So Random, I had the pleasure of hanging out with Reynelda Jones, LCSW, CAADC, ADS, CMHIMS. We discussed how to live your purpose and if purpose a destination or journey while stressing the importance of self-care. Reynelda Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, and Certified Mental Health and Integrative Medicine Specialist. She is a public speaker and the author of Worthy of Royalty: 10 Weeks Self-Care Planner and Self-Care Cards. Currently, Reynelda Jones provides individual counseling at her private practice, A Solution B, LLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan treating women who struggling with chronic stress, anxiety and behaviors and symptoms related to traumatic experiences with the utilization of traditional talk therapy infused with holistic evidence-based approaches related to nutritional wellness and environmental wellness. You can follow her on IG @a_solution_b or visit her website at www.ASolutionB.com This episode is sponsored by Tazaryach and Lily's creations, fragrance oil and whipped body butter. It's the absolute best oils and body butters. You can buy their products at www.tlc1214.com Intro/Outro beats by: @chosenbeats on Soundcloud Vocals by: Canary on IG @canary_uncaged Follow GYRS on IG @drhollycoaching Email me your random experiences: girlyousorandom@gmail.com

You may be wondering "what does my Thyroid have to do with mental health" but they are more connected than most people realize.  Your Thyroid as the master gland controls the rest of your hormones and impacts your mental health and emotions.  When your Thyroid levels are off you will feel either more depressed or more anxious.  Dr. Felice Gersh, an Integrative Medicine Specialist and OB/GYN joins me today to teach us about the important role the Thyroid plays in the management of our mental health.  She will also cover what tests you need to ask your doctor and address the connection between gluten and Thyroid health, as well as how the gut impacts the health of your Thyroid.  Dr. Gersh also talks about post-partum Thyroiditis and the impact of pregnancy on Thyroid health. Other topics addressed include the importance of sleep and stress management, diet and nutrition, supplements for Thyroid health, and overall hormonal balance.  Tune in to learn more!  Follow Dr. Sekandari on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_nafisa_sekandariFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.sekandariJoin private FB Group Transforming Anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/groups/transforminganxietyWatch Video Recording on YoutubeLearn more about Dr. Sekandari's 6 week online course "Transforming Anxiety" by visiting https://www.transforminganxiety.com/course

Dr Aly Cohen, MD’s, new book is out & you need it. She lets us in to her transition from triple-board certified internist, rheumatologist and integrative medicine doctor to non-toxic warrior, sharing that she wrote this book out of her shock and rage that the medical world doesn’t include environmental medicine in assessment or treatment of disease. She’s taken this mission seriously and is refreshingly frank about the creation, use and impacts of these chemicals. The book walks systematically through topics of prenatal care, food, air, water, medications, personal care products, gym and travel tips, giving a practical ‘to-do’ list so you can get the cliff-notes for yourself & family. In this episode, she offers us some behind-the-scenes insight into the field of rheumatology, resources and how to make step by step habitual changes to keep yourself healthy for the long-run. Dr Cohen is very funny, ‘a realist’ who colors her hair & loves her coffee but fervently applies her ‘chemical lens’ to guide you towards a ‘cleaner’ version of you. Want to know about how to choose tampons healthy for your body and simultaneously save the Earth? Listen to this show. About Dr Aly Cohen: Dr. Aly Cohen is a triple-board-certified Internist, Rheumatologist and Integrative Medicine Specialist, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease-prevention organizations, and is coeditor of the textbook, Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxford University Press Weil Integrative Medicine Library. She lectures nationally on environmental health topics for el­ementary/ high schools, colleges/ universities, medical schools, and physician- training programs, and she is a regular expert guest for tele­vision, print, and podcasts. In 2015, she created TheSmartHuman.com to share environmental health, disease prevention, and wellness information with the public and she is working to integrate environmental health information into high school curricula nationwide. Her TEDx talk, “How to Protect Your Kids from Toxic Chemicals” can be found on YouTube, and you can follow her health and wellness tips and recommendations on Facebook at The Smart Human, Twitter, and Instagram: @thesmarthuman. Sign up for The Smart Human newsletter, read her latest posts at thesmarthuman.com and listen to her podcast The Smart Human. Dr Cohen lives on a farm in New Jersey with her husband, two sons and lots of furry friends. Resources: Aly Cohen, MD, FACR, FABoIM Founder & Medical Director-Integrative Rheumatology Associates, PC Founder & Medical Director-The Smart Human LLC. Jones/Lovell Fellow, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Faculty, Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) Co-Editor/Contributor: "Integrative Environmental Medicine", Oxford University Press, 2017 Co-author: "Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World", Oxford University Press, 2020 TEDx Talk: How To Protect Your Kids from Toxic Chemicals http://www.TheSmartHuman.com www.AlyCohenMD,com

Today on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Sydne Ford, MD! She is a Board-Certified Family Physician and Integrative Medicine Specialist! Today she shares her knowledge on nutrition's important role in building and maintaining a healthy immune system. We talk all things from daily nutrition, gut health, and supplements! She has LOADS of valuable knowledge to share and we had a blast recording! Check it out!

In this episode, Sarah and Stacy are clearing the confusion surrounding a common question: what's the difference between integrative, functional, and naturopathic medicine? They're breaking down what makes each of these areas of medicine unique as well as giving their recommendations for how to find the best doctor for you. Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 338: Integrative, Functional or Naturopathic? (0:00) Intro Last week's episode TPV Podcast, Episode 337: What’s the Deal With Celery Juice? is going viral! If you missed it, be sure to check it out! Stacy is recovering from an allergic reaction to accidental gluten consumption. Despite checking with the server to confirm the cracker was gluten-free, it turned out the cracker was not, so Stacy has been suffering through 3 days of achy joints and inflammation. Stacy is preparing for her upcoming event, ThePaleoMom Workshop and Retreat at 1440 Multiversity! It runs February 15 - 17 (over President's Day weekend) Chef-cooked AIP menu with bone broth at every meal (with other options for spouses or plus ones) Sarah will be giving 14.5 hours of seminar over 3 days Free meditation, yoga, qi gong, tai chi classes This retreat is for both newbies and experienced AIP'ers alike (8:30) Listener email from Jessica "Hi Stacy!I am binge listening to yours and Sarah‘s podcast, which I know, you’re sorry, ha ha, and I’m at the episode where you introduce RealEverything.com, and you just gave your email address out, and so that prompted me to just send you an email, which is a long time coming. I just want to say thank you so much for the podcast! It has changed my life in so many ways. I’ve been on and off Paleo for probably about like eight years now, but as I start to learn more of the science, I just find that I am making better decisions and really allowing this to be a lifestyle and not just something I half heartedly do some of the time. I know Sarah would be really happy to hear that :-)Anyway, I could say so much but I really just wanted to say thank you and to let you know that what you guys do really does make a huge difference in peoples lives and in their health, and therefore in living a longer and more for filling life, and so I can’t thank you enough. Literally, in all my spare time I’m listening to the podcast because I just want to absorb as much information as possible and you guys are so thoroughly entertaining that I can think of no better way to spend my free time :-) I wish you and your family the best of luck in everything you do! Jessica" Stacy and Sarah are touched by the kind words! Thank you, Jessica! Stacy says it's easy to get caught up in any negative feedback about the podcast (or so many other things!) so it's really heartwarming to receive listener feedback like this. It's a great reminder to be positive on the internet and in communications, not just negative. Do your best to be a good person! (16:05) Today's topic: the difference between integrative, functional, and naturopathic medicine? Megan asks: "What is the difference between Integrative medicine, Functional Medicine, and Naturopathic medicine? And this is somewhat rhetorical, but why are none of them covered by conventional medical insurance? I am researching alternative medical providers in my area and since none are covered by insurance, I would like to get as much bang for the buck as possible. Any clarification would be appreciated.Also In my search for alternative care, I found several providers offering a "Zyto Advanced Scan" using zyto technology. To put it in a term I have heard Stacy use - is this woo woo?" Side note... go watch James Corden's updated version of Alanis Morissette's "Isn't it Ironic?". Stacy says there is a type of insurance called the Flex Plan which allows you to put money toward certain medical products and services. Sarah notes there's a new health insurance called Knew Health whose mission is to make alternative medicine something that is covered. (21:52) Integrative Medicine This refers to an additional certification through the American Board of Physician Specialities. Integrative medicine is a more holistic approach to medicine. Affirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient Focuses on the whole person Includes diet and lifestyle Emphasizes not just healing, but well-being Additional practices integrated into a doctor's medical practice have high-quality scientific evidence of safety and efficacy Might include alternative therapies like acupuncture, yoga, and massage Integrative medical specifical are MDs who have taken an additional certification. The term is starting to be misused by health care providers so do your research. Look for an "Integrative Medicine Specialist" or "Integrative Medicine Doctor." Make sure they have an MD at the end of their name. (25:45) Functional Medicine Functional medicine is an additional training but is not limited to just medical doctors. Chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, physical therapists, nutritionists, acupuncturists, etc, can all take this additional certification. They can apply functional medicine practices within their scope of practice. Functional medicine itself is very similar to integrative medicine. Integrative medicine is treating the whole person whereas functional medicine is treating the root cause. Functional medicine looks at the different biological systems in the body to identify what the underlying cause is. Instead of giving you a drug to mask symptoms, a functional medicine doctor wants to figure out what's causing this in the first place. A functional medicine practitioner can be an MD but doesn't have to be. Some things are covered by insurance (blood work, for example) but others, like appointments, are not. This model is common with both functional and integrative models. (30:32) Naturopathic doctors Conventionally trained doctors or allopathic doctors go to medical school, then do an internship and residency to specialize. Naturopathic doctors, on the other hand, do a similar training but in a different program. This program has a different philosophy that's centered on using the power of nature in supporting the body's inherent ability to heal. A naturopathic is more limited in the types of drugs they can prescribe. They can order the same tests but may do other tests. They will likely do a wide range of alternative therapies, even the ones that aren't strongly backed by science. (34:31) The Zyto Advanced Scan Sarah and Stacy are calling this one a little "woo woo." The idea is that it measures the electrical resistance in your skin to different stimuli. The computer can interpret the stimuli to determine what medications and supplements are good for you. This machine is marketed to alternative health providers who can plug in the specific products they can carry, which will then be recommended to the customer. There is no scientific evidence to back this machine. (38:40) The Bottom Line Sarah says there are advantages to seeing an MD because they can prescribe pharmaceuticals in addition to supplements and botanicals. If you want to go the naturopathic route, look for naturopathic doctors with functional medicine training. Go to an initial consult and ask your practitioner questions: What's your philosophy? (are they talking about "root cause" or "whole person") Do they have experience treating your condition? How much do they charge? Is any part of what you do covered by insurance? Can you get tests ordered by your regular doctor so you can save money? What are your first line treatments? Do you tackle diet and lifestyle first or herbals and botanicals first? Do they do other alternative therapies? What types of laboratory studies do you use? Ideally, they're doing saliva, stools, and urine tests. Muscle tests don't have much scientific validity. Do you have a good repour with this doctor? Stacy says to trust your gut. You are paying for a service the same way you're paying for a service in any other capacity. Just because someone has a recommendation, it doesn't mean it's the right recommendation for you. A good health care provider will: engage in your conversation be interested in the research you've done before your appointment appreciate you having an open mind and deferring to them as the expert, but will have a conversation with you make you feel like you're respected give you personalized care Stacy asks Sarah to clarify what a nurse practitioner is. Sarah says a nurse practitioner is a step in between being a registered nurse and a family physician. They can do some diagnostics and prescriptions. It's common to have NPs in practices doing the simpler cases. They go through a rigorous training program. Stacy notes that NPs seem to have more practical experience and can provide better guidance on lifestyle choices. Whichever way you go, it’s that relationship that actually is the thing that makes the biggest difference. Stacy encourages listeners to look for local holistic health groups for practitioner recommendations. Sarah is happy to give you her recommendation for a functional medicine doctor if you live in the Atlanta area. Please message her on Instagram and she will share that information. Please do not ask Stacy for a recommendation. Get your questions in! We want to hear from you! And there's no end to questions we can answer and topics we can address! Engage on social media! That's how we get feedback! Thank you for listening. Resources  

Ever wonder how our western medicine doctors think about our approach to healthcare in the US? Tune in to hear one doctor's story of how he left Western Medicine for Integrative Medicine after changes he made in his own personal health journey. You'll leave feeling inspired to cultivate your own practices of mindfulness and intention in your own health journey.  Dr. Andrew Nish is an Integrative Medicine Specialist, Interventional Radiologist, Medical director of the John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines, Iowa, adjunct clinical professor at Des Moines University and fellow in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.   Show Notes: 6:58 - changing the trajectory of a disease someone has and 10:22 - pathogenesis vs. salutogenesis - what this means and why it’s important 11:48 - why you need to understand how your healthcare team is trained and what they are doing for you 18:10 - the corporatization of health 20:14 - tips for health professionals that want to change the conversation around healthcare 21:57 - top 3 key lifestyle changes Andrew made and can say from experience make the largest difference in health 34:45 - productivity goals in healthcare and how the metrics of healthcare systems work 41:33 - stat on the 3rd leading cause of death that you probably don’t know (medical errors) Links: Dr. Andrew Weil’s program (Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Fellowship Training) Institute of Functional Medicine   Quotes:   “Health is up to you. You can change the trajectory of your health. Your doctor’s probably not going to do it, their going to manage the disease… but you can change the trajectory of that disease.” - 8:32-8:44 “Change your reality. Everyone can do it. You can project and you can make the reality you want.” - 29:06 -  29:14 “It’s so fundamentally important that people understand that the best thing they can do is take control of their own health.” - 40:43-40:52 “Healthcare as we know it today may not be there for you tomorrow.” - 41:17-41:21

[Originally published on August 19, 2013] Dr. Susan Blum is the Founder and Director of Blum Center for Health in Rye Brook, New York. She is a Preventive Medicine and Chronic Disease Specialist, Dr. Blum is a member of the Medical Advisory Board for The Dr. Oz Show. She has appeared on Fox 5 News, ABC Eyewitness News, and is regularly quoted in Real Simple, Harper's Bazaar, Redbook. Dr. Blum's mission for Blum Center for Health is to facilitate a personalized healing experience by creating a partnership with her patients while providing cutting-edge Functional Medicine and teaching self-care skills for changing health habits. Dr. Blum completed her Internal Medicine training at St-Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, her residency in Preventive Medicine at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and is Board Certified in Preventive Medicine. She received her Masters in Public Health at Columbia University, and her training in Functional Medicine from The Institute for Functional Medicine, in Gig Harbor, Washington. In addition to her role as Founder of Blum Center for Health, Dr. Blum is on staff at Greenwich Hospital as an Integrative Medicine Specialist in the Medicine Department. She is also a member of the Senior Teaching Faculty at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. and teaches throughout the world in their training programs. Can you tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do? You just published a book, The Immune System Recovery Plan, and you offer one approach to treating all the different illnesses that are considered autoimmune disease. How did you devise this system and how can one approach help heal so many different issues? Can you define autoimmune disease and tell us a bit about what causes it? In your new book, The Immune System Recovery Plan, you talk about four categories or pillars that influence autoimmune disease, and if handled correctly, could actually help heal your immune system. Can you tell us what they are and fill us in on why they are so important? Let's go into more detail on the 4 steps of your treatment program. First, Using Food As Medicine. We all know food is important, but can you give us specifics on how food relates specifically to autoimmune disease? Step 2 of your program is Understanding The Stress Connection. Of course we all know there is plenty of stress all around us. Can stress really trigger autoimmune disease and what can we do about it? Step 3 is Healing Your Gut. Can you elaborate on the connection between a healthy gut and a healthy immune system? Why do you think it is that people have so many gut problems now? What can we do to ensure that our gut is healthy? You call Step 4 “Supporting Your Liver”. Can you share your detox program and explain how this can help heal your immune system? Thank you for explaining your 4-Step program. Do you have any suggestions where to start? How can people contact you or get more information about your book and your program? Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/ Connect with Dr. Blum: Website: https://www.blumcenterforhealth.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blumcenterforhealth/

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