In this Episode I welcome on Sami Inkinen CEO of Virta Health to discuss Virta Health's approach to Type 2 Diabetes reversal'

Virta Health utilizes a continuous remote care intervention (CCI) that incorporates individualized carbohydrate restriction, health coaching, and telemedicine to manage and reverse Type 2 Diabetes

We cover topics such as:

Impact of individualized carbohydrate restriction:

The role of the patient-provider relationship:

Addressing quality of food

The Virta change model:

GLP-1 Receptor agonists as a bridge:

Sustainable solutions require addressing nutrition:

Research Findings of Virta's approach.

Long-Term Effects of CCI: A 2-year non-randomized clinical trial published in Frontiers in Endocrinology showed significant and sustained improvements in multiple clinical markers of diabetes and cardiometabolic health in the CCI group compared to the UC (usual care) group . These included reductions in HbA1c, fasting glucose and insulin, weight, blood pressure, triglycerides, and liver alanine transaminase . The CCI group also saw higher rates of diabetes reversal and remission .

GLP-1 Deprescription: A recent study published in Diabetes Therapy explored the impact of discontinuing GLP-1 agonists in patients who had successfully integrated Carb-Restriction Nutrient Therapy (CRNT) supported by Virta's telemedicine model . The study found that patients did not experience weight regain after stopping GLP-1 medications, and while HbA1c levels increased slightly, they generally remained below the diagnostic threshold for diabetes

About Sami:

Join NowSami InkinenFounder, Chief Executive Officer

Sami Inkinen is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Virta Health, the leader in diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss. With a combination of proven nutrition, expert support, and advanced technology, Virta empowers members with the tools and knowledge to sustain changes for a longer, healthier life.

A data-driven technology entrepreneur, Sami's personal experience with diabetes and passion to advance global health was the motivation behind Virta. Working with over 500 large employers, health plans, and government organizations across the country, Virta has helped over 100,000 members reverse their diabetes and obesity.

Previously, Sami was co-founder of leading online real estate marketplace Trulia, serving as its COO, president, and board member until its IPO and eventual sale to Zillow Group, and held roles at Microsoft and McKinsey & Company. He also founded Fat Chance Row to raise awareness of the dangers of sugar and its connection to diabetes, rowing from California to Hawaii — 2,750 miles — with his wife, completely unsupported. 

He holds a MS in engineering physics from the Helsinki University of Technology and a MBA from Stanford University, and is also a triathlon age group world champion and 8 hour 24 minute Ironman finisher, having completed seven Hawaii Ironmans. He lives in Colorado with his wife and two daughters, enjoying the outdoors and the delight of their small barn of egg-laying chickens.

Socials

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In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, hosted by Dr. Adam Rinde, the focus is on integrative and naturopathic medicine, specifically addressing complex chronic illnesses and cancer care. Dr. Rinde introduces the guest, Dr. Paul Anderson, a leading voice in the field with over 30 years of clinical experience. The episode aims to explore the topic of coagulopathy in chronic disease, discussing its mechanisms, implications, and potential treatments.

Guest Highlights • Dr. Paul Anderson: o Leading voice in integrative and naturopathic medicine. o Specializes in complex chronic illness and cancer care. o Over 30 years of clinical experience. o Led the interventional arm of a US NIH-funded human research trial on IV and integrative therapies for cancer patients. o Founder of Advanced Medical Therapies in Seattle, Washington. o Collaborates with clinics and hospitals worldwide. o Academic contributions include serving as a professor of pharmacology and clinical medicine and as the chief of IV Services for Baer's Oncology Research Center. o Published works include "Outside the Box Cancer Therapies" and "Cancer, the Journey for Diagnosis to Empowerment." o Notable work on intravenous nutrient therapy featured in a scientific reference textbook. Main Topics Covered 1. Mechanisms of Coagulation: o Discussion on the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of coagulation. o Role of immune chemicals in triggering clotting. o Impact of chronic illnesses and infections like COVID-19 on coagulation. 2. Coagulopathy in Chronic Disease: o Excessive coagulation in chronic disease states. o Specific conditions discussed include COVID-19, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). o How coagulopathies may hinder patient recovery and the importance of assessing and addressing these issues. 3. Genetic and Environmental Factors: o Influence of genetics on susceptibility to hypercoagulability. o Role of diet, hydration, and lifestyle in managing coagulation issues. o Importance of testing and early detection for prevention and treatment. 4. Treatment Approaches: o Use of supplements like vitamin E, omega oils, and fibrinolytic enzymes (e.g., nattokinase, lumbrokinase). o Potential use of baby aspirin for managing clotting issues. o Importance of a stepwise approach to treatment, starting with lifestyle modifications and progressing to more intensive interventions if necessary. 5. Biofilm and Chronic Infections: o Connection between biofilm formation and chronic infections. o How pathogens use fibrin to form protective biofilms, complicating treatment. o Strategies for breaking down biofilms to improve patient outcomes. 6. Hope and Recovery: o Emphasis on the possibility of recovery from chronic illnesses and coagulopathies. o Importance of finding a supportive healthcare team and utilizing available resources for treatment and management

Related Links 1. Dr. Paul Anderson's Books: o "Outside the Box Cancer Therapies" by Dr. Paul Anderson and Dr. Mark Stengler o "Cancer, the Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment" by Dr. Paul Anderson 2. Research on Coagulation and COVID-19: o Studies on interleukin-6 and its role in COVID-19 o Research on microclots in COVID-19 patients 3. Supplements Mentioned: o Nattokinase o Lumbrokinase o Baby aspirin o Vitamin E o Omega oils 4. Organizations and Labs: o Fry Laboratories (historical reference) 5. Conditions Discussed: o COVID-19 and Long COVID

Socials Mentioned:

• Social Media Handles: o Twitter: @DrAConsult o LinkedIn: Dr. Paul Anderson • Website: ConsultDrAnderson.com

The guest in this episode is Dr. Andrea McBeth, the CEO of Thaena , who talks about postbiotics and their role in addressing health imbalances. The podcast emphasizes the importance of consulting with a healthcare provider before making any changes to one's health routine. Dr. McBeth has dedicated this episode to Lesbians Who Tech https://lesbianswhotech.org/about/ and if we reach 300 plays in the first 30 days of launch a donation will be made in honor of Dr. McBeth to Lesbians Who tech. http://www.lesbianswhotech.org In this episode we discuss: - 💡 The concept of postbiotics, which are small molecules and metabolites produced by bacteria, is an emerging field of study in the microbiome space. - 💡 Thaena a postbiotic supplement developed by Dr. Andrea McBeth's company, takes a unique approach by using sterilized stool as a source to create a complex mixture of postbiotics. - 💡 Donor selection for postbiotic supplements is crucial, and Thaena has strict criteria in place to ensure the health and safety of their donors. - 💡 Postbiotics have shown potential in addressing various health imbalances, including gut health, brain health, and immune function. - 💡 Thaena is focused on gathering data and feedback from users to better understand the effects and potential applications of postbiotics. - 💡 Individualized approaches to healthcare are important, as the microbiome and its response to interventions can vary greatly between individuals. - 💡 The study of postbiotics and their impact on health is still in its early stages, but the potential for their use in supporting overall health and wellness is promising. Time stamps: 00:00 Welcome to the One Thing Podcast 00:43 Introducing Dr. Andrea Macbeth: A Deep Dive into Postbiotics 01:09 The Revolutionary World of Thaena Biotic 01:30 Exploring the Science and Impact of Postbiotics 04:35 The Journey from Scientist to Naturopathic Doctor 07:32 The Unique Approach of Thaena to Postbiotics 12:42 Understanding the Microbiome and Postbiotics 16:36 Personalizing Gut Health: Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics 28:35 Finding and Qualifying Donors for Thaena 45:35 Final Thoughts and How to Access Thaena Products About Dr. McBeth Andrea McBeth, ND, is a naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur and activist dedicated to building products that reduce suffering while also challenging healthcare systems to reimagine what it means to heal. The CEO and co-founder of Thaena®, Andrea views wellness through the lens of the microbiota, emphasizing the relationship between gut health and overall health. Thaena®, pronounced | thay-nah |, is a female-founded, Pacific Northwest-based company and the proud creators of ThaenaBiotic®, the world's first stool-derived postbiotic supplement. Our mission is simple: To use science, radical innovation, and the microbiome to help people feel better. We believe in using the innate wisdom of the human body to shift the paradigms of medicine by expanding access to microbiome supports and putting postbiotics on the map. Special Links Mentioned In the Episode https://thaena.com/Rinde

 Bone health is one of the most important topics in medicine. Why? Because bone fractures are one of the leading causes of mortality in older adults.  In this episode we speak with Dr. John Neustadt; one of the leading integrative medicine clinicians in the area of bone health and osteoporosis. He has really brought to the forefront researched based nutrients such as Vitamin K2 (MK4), Calcium, Vitamin D , and other diet and lifestyle interventions that are geared toward reducing fracture risk. We discuss bone density testing and the context of the T-score on the Dexa Scan as well as what really matters when it comes to choice of therapies.  We speak about risk factors leading toward bone density issues and what we can all do to strive for healthy bones. Bone physiology is a fascinating topic as is a unique coordination of bone production orchestrated by osteoblasts and bone remodeling and re-absorption orchestrated by osteoclasts and for good bone to be made the body needs a coordination between these components.  It also has many factors such as hormone, immune, and inflammatory elements.  Bone density improvement does not necessarily mean better bones.  We go into this and more on this episode.

 About Dr. Neustadt

John Neustadt, ND was Founder and Medical Director of Montana Integrative Medicine and Founder and President of the dietary supplement Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI) and NBI Pharmaceuticals. He’s a Medical Expert for TAP Integrative, a nonprofit educating doctors about integrative medicine. He’s published more than 100 research reviews and was recognized by Elsevier as a Top Ten Cited Author for his work. Dr. Neustadt’s books include, A Revolution in Health through Nutritional Biochemistry and the textbook, Foundations and Applications of Medical Biochemistry in Clinical Practice. Dr. Neustadt is an editor of the textbook, Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine (2nd Edition). He was the first naturopathic doctor ever voted Best Doctor among all physicians in his area. Dr. Neustadt received 15 Orphan Drug Designation by the US FDA for the use of natural products for the potential treatment of rare diseases. 

Dr. Neustadt is an expert in clinical approaches to improving sleep. He’s lectured at medical conferences, educating physicians about how they can more effectively help patients with insomnia and other sleep disorders. Based on his research he created the dietary supplement Sleep Relief. Sleep Relief’s bi-phasic, time-release technology delivers NBI’s proprietary formula with clinically validated nutrients in two stages—a quick-release first stage and a slow-release second stage to help you gently fall asleep, stay asleep and wake refreshed and ready for your day.

Autophagy is  a term that refers to cellular self-digestion.  We have heard the term self-attack-self in situations like autoimmunity; Well this a different type of process that is a normal every day process in the cell of cellular self-digestion. Technically autophagy is a catabolic metabolic program/process that is activated when intracellular nutrient uptake or availability is diminished.  It was coined in the 1960’s by the late Christian de Nuve. It has resurfaced quite predominately since  Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy – a study into how cells detoxify and repair themselves.  Autophagy has a number of pathways that are studied that are associated with it such as the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (MTOR) and  Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2). This is relavant because we know inflammation causes disease and many protective pathways of inflammation are regulated by NRF2 . Likewise we know that protein aggregating in cells is one of the key findings in disease.  Autophagy is one of the pathways that clears up protein debris from harming cells.   So understanding inflammation and autophagy is kind of important.  Inflammation can knock down autophagy so these topics must be studied together. Our guest Dr. Jeffrey Novack understand these pathways quite well and most interesting to us is that he understands how nutrition and chemicals from plants can influence these pathways.   More about our guest. 

Dr. Jeff Novack earned his Ph.D. in pharmacology from the University of Washington School of Medicine (Department of Pharmacology) in signal transduction (lab of Dr. Joe Beavo). He did post-doctoral research in immunology and tyrosine kinase signaling at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (lab of Dr. John Cooper). He taught pharmacology, immunology, infectious disease, and pathology at the medical school level for 13 years. He most recently was a tenured faculty at Bellevue College, where he taught anatomy and physiology, microbiology, cell biology, and nutrition. Dr. Novack joined the faculty at PNWU in September of 2012 and has taught immunology, portions of pathology, and pharmacology. He has done research on the effects of PSK on immune function in mice and humans and is interested in the effect of natural products on the innate and adaptive immunity and on inflammation. He likes to hike (has climbed all of the volcanoes in Washington state), bike, fish, cook and do polar bear swims in the winter.

Articles mentioned in the episode

Novack. Jeffrey. 2017, Autophagy and Proteostasis: A Unifying Theory of Neurodegenerative  Disease. Journal of Restorative Medicine.Vol 6 No 1. Pg 3-18

Autophagy Resources

DR.Yoshinuri Oshimi, Autophagy Nobel Peace Prize 2016

SIIM Land, Metabolic Autophagy 

Lara Briden, ND speaks on Endometriosis. A chronic inflammatory disorder presenting affecting primarily the pelvis but also other regions of the body. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the period revolutionary—leading the change to better periods. Informed by a strong science background and more than twenty years with patients, Lara is a passionate communicator about women's health and alternatives to hormonal birth control.  Her book Period Repair Manual is a manifesto of natural treatment for better hormones and better periods and provides practical solutions using nutrition, supplements, and natural hormones.  Now in its second edition, the book has been an underground sensation and has worked to quietly change the lives of tens of thousands of women.  Papers mentioned in the episode: paper about macrophages. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30843336 blog post about endo and immune dysfunction. https://www.larabriden.com/endometriosis-treat-the-immune-system/ Period Repair Manual: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0648352404/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 Lara Briden website https://www.larabriden.com/ Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/larabriden/ One thing Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onethingpodcast/ One thing Podcast on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/onethingpod

 In this episode we speak with Mitch Marder,DDS a well-known Biological Dentist. We speak about such important topics like mercury amalgams, root canals, and how oral health is actually related to the entire field of health and medicine.  For years, the field of dentistry has been seen as a distinct aspect of health focused on this “box” we call the mouth, yet we know how oral health is linked to brain health, gut health, and cardiovascular health.  Conditions like gingivitis are associated with disease process elsewhere in the body and Dr. Marder opens our minds about holistic approaches to cavities and root canals.

Dr. Marder has been working in biomedical dentistry for over 30 years. His philosophy is that each person who entrusts their care to him deserves his best. Dr. Marder is a member of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, Environmental Dental Association, Holistic Dental Association, American Orthodontic Society, American Academy for Functional Orthodontics, and Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. His special interests are in Craniofacial Development (assisting the growing skull and cranium), Treating Sleep Disorders – being aware of the airway (apnea, snoring), Facial Pain – treating TMJ and headache issues, Dental Implants (introducing non-metal implants), and holistic care.  He earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery (D.D.S) from the University of Illinois in 1981 and his Bachelors in Art in Biology  from Northwestern University in 1977.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) effects 1 out of 10 women and is one of the most common causes of infertility. PCOS at its core is a metabolic and reproductive hormone problem. Anyone who has dealt with it can tell you that it feels like the metabolism has a mind of its own and common approaches to helping bring hormone balance or blood sugar balance often aren't enough. I brought in Dr. Shannon Hirst a Naturopathic Physician who specializes in women’s hormone health to discuss PCOS. Dr. Hirst is licensed Naturopathic Physician in Woodinville, Washington and received a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Family Medicine Residency from Bastyr University in Kenmore , Washington. She also holds a bachelors in science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Western Washington University. You can find her at www.drshannonhirst.com and on twitter @drhirst. In this episode we discuss the underlying hormone and metabolic imbalance in PCOS and what’s important to know. Also, we go the issues that people with PCOS face. With many people silently struggling with this condition; I am appreciative of the integrative and holistic approach Dr. Hirst takes. Our podcast focuses on the integrative health arena with a special emphasis on gut, metabolism, inflammation, and emotional health; this episode approaches and discusses many of these areas. Enjoy and share with friends, loved ones, and colleagues.

If you are alive, it is safe to say you know someone diagnosed with a mental health disorder.  You also likely know how important it is to receive an accurate diagnosis and limit the stigma attached to a mental health diagnosis.  In this episode Dr. Teray Garchitorena Kunishi an experienced expert in mental health and a Naturopathic Physician in San Francisco speaks about mental health and the concept of neurodiversity ; where mental health issues are seen as a variant of what is considered as a norm rather than as as firmly abnormal.  This has become a particularly important concept in Autism Spectrum Disorders,  Bipolar Disease, and Schizophrenia.  It is not without controversy and we look at both aspects of neurodiversity approaches in this episode.  We also speak about societies where conditions like Schizophrenia are treated like a gift and people who deal with this gift are supported and nurtured rather then ostracized.   This is a very deep and meaningful episode and one that I am sure will be thought provoking. Please follow Dr. Teray on her website where you also find her course on the Art, Science, and practice of Happiness. It was an honor to interview Dr. Teray and I hope you enjoy  the episode as much as I did. Subscribe to our episode in your favorite podcast player including itunes and stitcher

 Debbie Miller, ND earned her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, and her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University.  She practices at Sound Mind Medicine in Seattle, WA During her naturopathic education, she received additional training and clinical experience in biofeedback, counseling, and mind-body medicine. It was then she became fascinated by the connections between our thinking minds and physical symptoms, and the impact that chronic stress has on our bodies, relationships, and daily activities. She has since become board certified through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance.  In addition to her practice, she currently serves as adjunct faculty at Bastyr University.  In this episode we speak about how to regulate vagal nerve tone through training heart rate variability with biofeedback techniques. This is a useful approach for anxiety, digestive disorders, sleep problems, hypertension, and many other conditions. Show notes at our page.

Having a child is supposed to be great joy for a parent. However  up to 11% of women and 2% of men, experience postpartum depression; a unique mental health condition that is often downplayed, overlooked, and under-treated. It has significant implications on child and parent alike.  My colleague Dr. Iyer of Eastside Natural Medicine of Kenmore, Washington joined me in this most thoughtful discussion of this topic. Dr. Iyer has been someone I have respected for many years. She is compassionate, clear thinking, brilliant, and keeps it real. Through her work as a  licensed midwife, naturopathic physician and University of Washington school of nursing instructor,   she has developed a special interest in grief.  She feels  the perinatal period is a type of grief process that needs proactive support. It's quite fascinating to listen to her. It’s no doubt why students, patients, and colleagues love Dr. Iyer as she is someone you can really trust. I hope you enjoy it and please share it with new parents or new parents to be as this episode is important to hear  .Find Dr. Iyer and her bio at https://eastsidenaturalmedicine.com/

Dr.   Kabran Chapek is on the cutting edge of early detection and early treatment of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.  As a  clinician at the Amen Clinics in Bellevue, Washington he specializes in integrative approaches to neuropsychiatry . In this episode he talks about early warning signs of memory loss compared to attention issues.  In addition, he dives into the some key early markers of the potential of Alzheimer's Disease such as Apolipoprotein E4 and Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP). He talks about ways to address neuroinflammation to help slow progression of disease.  It was really great  speaking with this old colleague of mine who I  first met over  15 years or so ago when we were fellow student clinicians at Bastyr University.  Alzheimer's disease currently has no known cure.  Changes in the brain indicating dementia and Alzheimer's Disease potential can start as early as 20 years before the onset of the disease.  You don't want to miss this episode as it gives some really important information as to how to get ahead in detection and possibly prevention of dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. If you like this episode please share with people you care about.  Please send any comments to onething@soundintegrative.com

 What is the best diet? This question remains the million (probably billion) dollar question in health, nutrition and medicine. The winner will likely be the healthy diet is one that prevents the most disease and weight gain. Now there seems to be an approach that has caught the attention of patients and providers internationally and that looking at individualized post-meal glucose response as a guide to one’s individualized diet. And guess what? The researchers say that the post meal glucose response is largely dependent as to what kinds of bugs are growing in our gut. Listen in on today’s episode as we explore the individualized diet and post meal glucose response.

Some back ground information.

Post meal glucose response is defined classically as the rises in blood glucose measured in ng/dl. Why does it matter? As a biomarker it predicts one’s ability to regulate glucose. Glucose regulated means less inflammation in the body, less risk for heart disease, less risk for diabetes, less risk for kidney disease, less risk for eye disease, and less risk for obesity…you get the picture.

Typically in a non-diabetic a fasting blood glucose will range from 70 ng/dl to 99 ng/dl and after eating a carbohydrate containing meal the blood glucose will rise between 100 ng/dl-140ng/dl. This can be influenced by protein and fat content in the food source however it is largely driven by carbohydrate intake. Until researchers started looking to the gut microbiome, the large dietary agencies that be would look at glucose content of foods and make predictions as to how these foods would spike blood sugar. This list is called the glycemic index of foods. Then later they looked at how combinations of foods might spike one’s glucose and this is called glycemic load. Now a group out of the Weizmann Institute developed a test and algorithm of post meal glucose response based on DNA sequencing of the bugs that are growing in human guts. By monitoring glucose response in human subjects, they were able to predict that one’s own signature gut microbiome, can largely influence ones glucose response to food.

about our guest

 Richard Sprague is a heath technology executive, biohacker, citizen scientist and engineer. He is quite the interesting man.  He is the CEO of Airdoc (a medical technology company).  He has been quite involved with Stool Microbiome testing using 16s rRnA metabolome sequencing. At one point he worked with Ubiome one of the pioneers in stool microbiome testing.  He must own the record for the number of times he has tested his own stool microbiome (over 300).  With this background he brings an interesting perspective on what is actionable within gut microbiome data. 

Much emphasis is being placed on the gut microbiome to look for therapeutic derivatives that provide health and medicinal benefit. And in addition, we have another natural source of compounds from human breast milk that provides a wide range of therapeutic and medicinal properties. Everybody knows about colostrum; however, this range of health constituents in breast milk goes much further. Properties of human breast milk have been linked to helping health conditions related to gut health, skin health, and musculoskeletal health. While researching a health solution for a patient of mine; I was introduced to Maya. Ashkenazi Otmazin, B.SC, M.E. and her company Maolac. Maya is an experienced entrepreneur in the field of R&D with a proven professional track record in the health and wellness industries and Israel’s Food Tech community. Maya has an M.E. and a B.Sc in Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Engineering. She was listed in the Forbes 30 under 30 Class of 2020 . Maya has an engineering background with a degree in pharmaceutical engineering and another one in biomedical engineering. Throughout her career, she has created new products for different industries and worked in a pharmaceutical company where she created products from concept through production and scale-up. She is the CEO and Co-founder of Maolac. Maolac is an Israeli food tech company that develops biofunctional proteins (BFPs) from animal and non-animal sources to make human milk proteins accessible to everyone. The company uses AI technology to identify proteins in bovine colostrum that are similar to those found in human milk. Maolac's first products, Maolactin for Gut Health and Maolactin for Anti-Inflammatory Activity, are bio-functional protein mixtures that are designed to have similar benefits to breast milk Here are some highlights from our discussion: 🥛 Breast milk is a complex matrix that contains over 1,500 proteins, many of which are essential for human health. Maolac focuses on analyzing the proteomic composition of breast milk and developing biosimilar proteins for use in nutraceuticals. – 🧪 Maolac utilizes AI technology and the Maolactin AI platform to predict the best combination of proteins for specific indications. This allows for a more precise approach to developing nutraceuticals and ensures high bio-similarity to human proteins. – 🌱 Maolactin's products are derived from natural sources such as colostrum, algae, fungi, and yeast. They undergo rigorous testing in ex-vivo, in-vivo, and clinical trials to validate their efficacy and safety. – 🏋️‍♀️ Maolac's products have potential applications in various areas, including leaky gut, muscle recovery, and healthy aging. By targeting specific biological needs, they offer a more effective and natural approach to improving health. – 🧠 The use of AI technology in the development of nutraceuticals allows for faster and more efficient analysis of scientific data. This enables researchers to identify new bioactive molecules and bring innovative solutions to market more quickly. – 💡 Maolac's approach to developing nutraceuticals demonstrates the potential of integrating AI technology with natural sources to create effective and safe products. By focusing on the proteomic composition of breast milk and other natural substances, they are able to harness the power of nature to improve human health. – 🌍 Maolac's mission is to bring innovative biological molecules to the nutraceutical space. By leveraging AI technology, they aim to revolutionize the industry and provide tailored solutions for various populations, including those with specific health conditions and athletes. Social Links: https://www.Maolac.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-ashkenazi-otmazgin/

We speak with Geoff Lecovin, DC, ND, LaC, MS, CSCS (Yes thats a lot of initials!).  Dr. Lecovin is a Kirkland, Washington based physician who specializes in performance.  He is very involved with researching the latest on metabolism and sports medicine. We talk about metabolic flexibility and the different trendy diets that are directed at changing our metabolism. So many people feel like their metabolism is stuck in place. If they avoid carbohydrates, they don't feel right and if they eat carbohydrates they crave even more.  This gives us a clue that the body has become metabolically inflexible.  Have you ever driven a hybrid car?  Do you admire how it can run on either gas or electricity? That is similar to someone who is metabolic flexible. If they decide to fast, they feel fine for the 16-24 hours without food. If they decide to enjoy carbohydrates, they don't become inflamed.  Staying metabolically flexible is easier then restoring it.  We are learning approaches to sleep,  exercise,and nutritional strategies that might help.  For full show page visit

Nutritional therapy plays a significant role in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but it is often overlooked in traditional medical care.

Exclusive enteral nutrition is effective in inducing remission, while therapeutic diets like the IBD-Anti-Inflammatory Diet and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet have shown positive results.

Monitoring nutrient deficiencies and biometric measurements like grip strength are essential for optimal management of IBD.

To help develop a framework for this topic I welcomed on the Kim Beall, Pharm.D., who is the Cofounder and Managing Director of Nutritional Therapy for IBD, http://www.nutritionaltherapyforibd.org a non-profit dedicated to establishing evidence-based nutritional therapy as a foundational part of IBD care to improve the well-being and health outcomes of those living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Kim and I met related to a mutual colleague the late Trina Seligman, ND who had a courageous life long battle with Crohns/Colitis . We share a strong bond with Trina.

Here are some of the timestamps of the conversations. 00:00 - 🎙️ Introduction to the One Thing Podcast and the guest, Kim Beall, Pharm.D, who is a pharmacist and the co-founder of Nutritional Therapy for IBD, a nonprofit dedicated to incorporating evidence-based nutrition into IBD care. 02:45 - 💔 Discussion about the passing of Dr. Trina Seligman, a mentor and advocate for IBD patients, and her impact on the IBD community. 05:23 - 🏥 The importance of nutrition in managing IBD and the role of exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) in inducing remission and mucosal healing. 08:32 - 💡 Dr. Beall's personal journey with IBD and her son's diagnosis with Crohn's disease, which led her to advocate for nutrition as a foundational part of IBD care. 12:15 - 🤝 The need for earlier intervention and education on nutrition for IBD patients and the importance of collaboration between patients and healthcare providers. 16:10 - 🤔 The confusion surrounding dietary recommendations for IBD and the lack of official guidelines, leading to the need for ongoing research and evidence-based approaches. 19:05 - ⚖️ The importance of avoiding blame and shame when discussing the role of diet in IBD and the complexity of factors contributing to the development of the disease. 21:20 - 📊 The significance of biometric evaluations, such as grip strength and body mass, in assessing nutritional status and overall health in IBD patients. 24:20 - 🌱 The current evidence for routine nutrient monitoring in IBD patients, including the importance of micronutrients like zinc, magnesium, and vitamins. 27:10 - 🍽️ The different dietary strategies and therapeutic diets for IBD, including exclusive enteral nutrition, the anti-inflammatory diet, autoimmune protocol, and specific carbohydrate diet. 32:00 - 🔍 Ongoing research on the microbiome and its potential role in IBD management, along with the need for personalized nutrition approaches based on an individual's microbiome and metabolic profile. 35:05 - 💪 The potential benefits of partial enteral nutrition and its underutilization in IBD care, including its role in maintaining remission and reducing surgical recurrence. 38:40 - 🌟 The importance of raising awareness about the efficacy of nutritional therapy in IBD and advocating for insurance coverage of nutrition-related treatments. Here is the link to Nutritional Therapy For IBD Links : http://www.nutritionaltherapyforibd.org #IBD #crohns #colitis

Claire Hall, a researcher at Mindset Health, joins us on episode 96 discusses menopause and the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in treating hot flashes.

Summary of episode:

• Hypnotherapy is an effective non-drug alternative for managing hot flashes, as it has been shown to reduce their frequency and severity. It has shown in trials that hypnotherapy can reduce Hot flash severity by up to 70% . It also seems to be helpful in reducing anxiety and depression and sleep disturbances related to menopause.
• Mindset Health develops hypnotherapy-based apps to deliver evidence-based protocols for various conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (Nerva app), menopausal hot flashes (Evia app), and smoking cessation (Finito app).

• Menopause is often viewed negatively in society, but it is a natural life transition that involves hormonal changes leading to symptoms such as hot flashes.

• Hypnotherapy works by guiding patients into a deeply relaxed state and then providing therapeutic suggestions that reinforce coolness and control over body temperature.

• A study involving 10,000 Evia users found that 70% experienced a clinically significant improvement in vasomotor symptoms.

• Mindset Health prioritizes publishing both clinical trial data and real-world user data to provide a comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of their digital therapeutics.

• Hypnotherapy may be more effective than traditional treatments for hot flashes. A study published in the journal Menopause found that women who used hypnotherapy to treat their hot flashes had a 70% reduction in symptoms, compared to a 20% reduction in women who used hormone therapy.

• Hypnotherapy may help to reduce anxiety and depression during menopause. A study published in the journal Maturitas found that women who used hypnotherapy to treat their hot flashes experienced a significant reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms.

• Hypnotherapy may help to improve sleep quality during menopause. A study published in the journal Sleep found that women who used hypnotherapy to treat their hot flashes experienced a significant improvement in their sleep quality.

• Hypnotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for hot flashes that has no side effects. Unlike hormone therapy, hypnotherapy has no known side effects, making it a safe and effective option for women who are looking to relieve their hot flashes.

about Claire Hall

Claire is the Research Lead at Mindset Health, a digital therapeutic company that uses hypnotherapy based protocols to help people manage their health. Claire was on the founding team at Mindset Health and has helped grow the company into a model for how health tech companies should prioritize strong clinical research in the digital therapeutic world.

Links of Interest:

www.mindsethealth.com

Evia App for Menopause care

Snyder M, Elkins GR. Characteristics of Users of a Digital Hypnotherapy Intervention for Hot Flashes: Retrospective Study. JMIR Form Res. 2024 Mar 14;8:e53555. doi: 10.2196/53555. PMID: 38483465; PMCID: PMC10979336.

Welcome to Episode 95: Cardiovascular endothelium health with Dr. Kristine Burke podcast is dedicated to Alzheimer’s Prevention and Reversal Project Foundation. If we reach 500 listens within the first 30 days, we will make a donation in honor of our guest Dr. Burke.

Episode 95: Cardiovascular endothelium health with Dr. Kristine Burke

In this episode we discuss:

• The endothelial glycocalyx and its importance in cardiovascular health.
• Vascular inflammation markers and their impact on cardiovascular health.
• Using non-invasive tests to assess cardiovascular health.
• Glycocalyx strengthening nutrients and compounds
• Nutrition and supplements for vascular health.
• Cardiovascular health and treatment options.

About Dr. Burke

Kristine Burke, MD is a triple board-certified Functional Medicine Physician, Entrepreneur, Author, Educator, and Researcher. She is an expert in the reversal and prevention of chronic diseases such as dementia, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes. She has a special focus on mold-related illness and its connection to many conditions including research into reversing the cognitive decline of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. She teaches Functional Medicine in her role as Asst Clinical Professor of Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and has also had the pleasure of being an educator for IFM. She is the Founder and Medical Director of True Health Center for Precision Medicine in Northern California - a multi-disciplinary practice that delivers personalized primary care with a proprietary data-driven wellness plan that has successfully prevented any heart attacks from occurring among its patients for over a decade. The center also provides an array of specialized consultation services to define and address the root causes of disease so that every day we can reverse chronic illness to help people reclaim their health.

Social Links:

www.truehealthcfm.com

@truehealthcfm

@drkristineburke

@qlaritybreastimagingedh

Updates

In this episode I have the great honor of interviewing someone I have admired for over 10-years. DR. Candice Esposito.

Candice an expert in living calmly and navigating anxiety: In this episode we discuss:

• Overcoming anxiety through self-awareness and acceptance and how trauma and personal mis-alignment are the root of many illnesses.
• The healing trap; where we get stuck feeling we are broken.
• Being a health creator and creating a new reality.
• Nervous system regulation
• Presence as the opposite of anxiety
• The Health Creation Blueprint, a 9-step process that helps individuals identify and address root causes of concerns, such as trauma and living out of alignment with their true selves.

About Dr. Candice Esposito: Candice went from not being able to leave her apartment due to crippling social anxiety and depression to becoming a Naturopathic Doctor and creating The Calm Living Blueprint to help others heal their mental health issues. Today, she teaches high-achieving, spiritually minded entrepreneurs to overcome chronic health issues without the use of antidepressants, restrictive diets or having to work harder so that they love their lives and themselves again. ⁠ www. thehealthcreators.com⁠

I'm delighted to be back with for episode 93 of Season Six of The One Thing podcast.

This episode comes at an opportune time as many individuals are grappling with shifts in their mental well-being due to seasonal changes, alterations in weather, and fluctuations in the natural environment.

There my be worsening ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, or PANS/PANDAS fluctuations especially with viral/flu season upon us.

These changes can often spark curiosity about the reasons behind these fluctuations.

What does the immune system have to do on with mental health and behavior?When considering the crucial link between the immune system and mental health, I couldn't think of a more suitable guest than Dr. Emily Gutierrez, whom I had the pleasure of meeting through IntelxxDNA.

Her expertise lies in comprehending the intersection of nutrition, the immune system, and mental health. Specifically, she focuses on how genetics and nutrition influence cognitive functions in individuals with conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, and pans/ pandas, and more. Her profound knowledge in these areas is evident throughout this episode as she provides a well-structured framework for understanding the interplay between mental health and the immune system, exploring various factors driving immune responses.Notably, neurotransmitters like glutamate play a pivotal role in the realm of mental health, a topic we delve deeply into during our discussion. We touch upon which genetic elements contribute to immune system activation, as well as the environmental triggers that impact both the immune system and mental well-being.About: DR. EMILY GUTIERREZ, DNP, CPNP, APRN, PMHS, IFM-CPDr. Gutierrez is a doctor of nursing practice and pediatric nurse practitioner that has been providing pediatric functional medicine care to patients for over a decade. She received her doctorate from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, and her masters degree as a pediatric nurse practitioner at the University of Texas in Austin, TX. Dr. Gutierrez is board certified in functional medicine by the Institute of Functional Medicine in addition to dual board certifications by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board as both a pediatric nurse practitioner and a primary care mental health specialist. Dr. Gutierrez is adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University and a fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs. She has a busy pediatric functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas, and also is a founder of Neuro Nutrients, a nutraceutical company that provides custom formulations for supporting mental health needs naturally.Socials:

Website:

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See below for resources mentioned in the episode:

⁠Glutamate Support- Calming Support⁠⁠

Glutamate Support- NAC 800mg⁠

⁠Serotonin Support- Mood Support⁠⁠

Haroon, E., Miller, A. & Sanacora, G. Inflammation, Glutamate, and Glia: A Trio of Trouble in Mood Disorders. Neuropsychopharmacol 42, 193–215 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/npp.2016.19⁠9

Welcome to season 6 everyone! High-fives and fist-pounds all-round the room.

I am always thrilled to bring on another gut specialist and Dr. Ilana Gurevich was so gracious to appear on the podcast this week.

She is a licensed acupuncturist and Naturopathic Physician in the Portland, Oregon area. She has a clinic called Open Wellness Pdx where she specializes in all things gut health. In addition, she hosts a new podcast called The Turd Nerds . And, she is the President of the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (GastroANP) which is a board certification and continuing education organization for digestive health focused naturopathic physicians. Finally she is an instructor in Neural Therapy at Learn Neural Therapy.

We had a delightful conversation about some areas that are emerging in digestive health such as the virome, the enteric nervous system, mitochondrial health, phage therapy, biofilm, small intestine microbiome, and the impact of ferments on food.

She also shared about Ozone Therapy a treatment she uses in IBD flare-ups .

Please enjoy! I am dedication this episode in honor of one of my core mentors in medicine and gastro health; Dr. Trina Seligman. In her honor , the podcast will be making donation the Crohn's and Colitis foundation once the episode reaches 100 plays.

About our guest

Ilana Gurevich, ND, LAC, MSOM, is a naturopathic digestive disease expert and founder of Open Wellness PDX. Local residents in Portland, Oregon, have a wonderful resource in Dr. Gurevich for their gastrointestinal health concerns.  

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Gurevich practices holistic approaches to help restore your body’s natural ability to heal, when traditional methods have failed to treat and improve the underlying cause of your pain or disease. 

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis, Dr. Gurevich provides quality treatment options to help improve your symptoms and overall health. 

She works alongside each patient, with them having an active role in their health care, to find the best solution for their needs. Everyone’s body works in unique ways, so Dr. Gurevich develops custom treatment plans that address your whole-person. 

Dr. Gurevich received her medical education from the oldest accredited naturopathic medical school in the country, the National University of Natural Medicine. 

She is a board-certified naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist. Her specialties include Western and Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and nutrition education.

Residents in Portland, Oregon, who are searching for a skilled and understanding naturopathic gastroenterologist, should schedule a time to meet with Dr. Gurevich and her team at Open Wellness PDX to learn more about their treatment options.

      Open Wellness PDX✆ Phone (appointments): 503-974-1623Address: 2330 NW Flanders St, Ste 101-A, Portland, OR 972104.92

I was introduced to Dr. Sinha by previous guest Dr. Akil; and quickly understood why, His handle on Metabolism related issue like Insulin resistance, Metabolic syndrome, Fat gain, and cholesterol issues is on a whole new level. I became a listener of his podcast Meta Health. When I had a chance to interview him; I also was especially interested as he has an expertise in South Asian metabolism issues; something that is seen a lot in my practice. Before I continue; I should mention this is the last episode of Season 5. Thank you so much to all my listeners who have really helped me grow this podcast!

Some of the highlights of this interview:

Understanding Insulin Resistance and Individualized Approaches

Dyslipidemia

Fat gain

Challenges With Restrictive Diets and Exercise

Mitochondrial Aging and Physical Inactivity

Reversing Health Trends With Diet, Exercise

South Asian metabolic concerns, Indian Cooking, and Metabolic evaluation

About our guest:

Dr. Ronesh Sinha is an internal medicine physician and corporate health specialist who runs a metabolic lifestyle clinic in Silicon Valley focused on reversing chronic health conditions and optimizing performance in ethnically diverse patients. He is an expert in corporate wellness and serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Silicon Valley Employer Forum (SVEF) where he serves as a global adviser to shape health and wellness benefits for nearly 60 major Silicon Valley companies. Dr. Sinha’s groundbreaking work in corporate wellness with a focus on diverse populations has received global attention with front cover stories in Fortune Magazine and the LA Times.

Dr. Sinha blogs actively on health at culturalhealthsolutions.com, hosts the Meta Health podcast, and runs wellness programs for high functioning professionals found here. He is passionate about developing innovative, culturally tailored solutions to help diverse populations lead healthier lives.

Keywords: Metabolism, Insulin Resistance, Restrictive Diets, Exercise, Mitochondrial Aging, Physical Inactivity, Diet, Exercise Snacking, Indian Cooking, Lentils, Vegetables, Dairy Products, Metabolic Scorecard, South Asian Populations, Nutrient Deficiencies, Muscle Mass, Aerobic Fitness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Fats, Proteins, Exercise Tracking, Cytokinemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Toxic Dyslipidemia

The Toxins We Ignore: Insights from Dr. Pizzorno on Naturopathic Medicine, Detoxification, and Environmental Contaminants .In this episode of the One Thing Podcast, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, a pioneering naturopathic physician, educator, researcher, and author. Dr. Pizzorno' s profound influence on the field of naturopathic and functional medicine is well-recognized as he delves into his journey from founding Bastyr University to his current ventures. The conversation covers his initial inspiration, essential life lessons, and invaluable insights into the impact of environmental contaminants on health. Dr. Pizzorno sheds light on the significance of detoxification and the role of natural medicine in promoting overall well-being. He also discusses the importance of clean nutrition, the unseen hazards of arsenic, and practical steps to reduce toxic exposures. Whether you are a healthcare professional or someone invested in your health, this episode is packed with actionable insights and valuable knowledge.#detoxification #naturopathicmedicine , #DrPizzorno, #FunctionalMedicine, #ArsenicToxicity, #EnvironmentalHealth, #HealthTips, #CleanEating, #ToxinFree Topics discussed: Introduction and Personal Connection Current Ventures and Focus on Health Environmental Medicine and Chronic Diseases Corporate Wellness and Nutritional Deficiencies Functional Medicine and Foundational Concepts Deep Dive into Arsenic Toxicity Filtering Contaminated Water Testing and Labs for Water Safety Avoidance and Detox Strategies The Toxin Solution Program Persistent vs. Non-Persistent Toxins Detoxifying the Body Kidney Health and Detoxification The Role of Glutathione Advice for Different Life Stages The Importance of Real Food Final Thoughts and Reflection About Dr. Pizzorno: Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, ND is a transformational leader in medicine. Through half a century of work, he has helped establish and advance the academic, scientific, and clinical foundation of natural, functional, integrative, and environmental medicine. As founding president of Bastyr University in 1978, he coined the term “science-based natural medicine” and led Bastyr to become the first ever accredited institution in the field. He has set worldwide standards of practice by authoring or co-authoring 6 textbooks for doctors, including the Textbook of Natural Medicine (over 100,000 copies in 4 languages across 5 editions) and Clinical Environmental Medicine. He is Editor-in-Chief of PubMed-indexed IMCJ—the most widely read, peer-reviewed journal in the field (25,000 copies each issue). He is a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Functional Medicine, where he served 3 terms as Chair. A licensed naturopathic physician, educator, researcher, and expert spokesman, he is also author or co-author of 8 consumer books (most recent, Healthy Bones, Healthy You! with wife Lara). show notes at https://adamrinde.substack.com/p/the-health-impact-of-arsenic

This is the fourth episode in a series of episodes on Long Covid . We have covered the science, functional medicine strategies, and treatment options. And this episode brings it all together. I welcome on Dr. Julie Barter who has seen and treated over 1000 cases of Acute and Long-Covid.

We speak about:

• Covid-19 similarity to treating Lyme disease and co-infections
• Micro coagulation and Long-Covid Heparin injections
• IL-4 , TNF-Alpha and other immune activation features of Covid-10
• Treatments that are used in the outpatient setting

Just as the world is engaged in the new-normal and many people have "moved-on" from Covid-19; we still have a significant part of our population still struggling with long-covid . This episode provide hope and guidance in directions to address for current cases of long-covid and future cases to come.

About our guest

Dr. Julie Barter, ND currently practices in Whitefish, Montana, serving the Flathead Valley and surrounding regions as a natural and functional medicine expert. Working with people of all ages, she specializes in women’s health, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, food allergies, digestive, hormonal and environmental concerns, and chronic illnesses with a special focus on Lyme disease and its co-infections. She is the area's only Lyme and mold-literate physician capable of offering a full range of treatment options. She also works with many long COVID patients with great success. She has been trained and mentored in the area of Lyme disease and associated infections by some of the country’s best internists, including nearly two years of clinical training with Daniel Kinderleher, MD. She is an active member of ILADS. (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society)  She has extensive experience in resolving most common health complaints with functional medicine approaches, including clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathic remedies, IV therapies and injection therapies for relieving aches and pains.  She is fully versed in pharmaceuticals as well. She enjoyed busy private clinical practices in Maine and Colorado before relocating to Montana.   As a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, an accredited four-year medical school program, Dr. Julie Barter underwent outstanding clinical training. She completed internships in internal medicine, environmental medicine, gynecology, and acute care for underserved populations. Naturopathic medical school training was not enough to give her all the expertise she desired in physical medicine, so she also attended Western States Chiropractic College for adjusting and biomechanics classes.

Social Links

Website: www.nfmedicine.com

Yoga, breath work, and intuitive eating are amazing tools and healing modalities to help people recover from disordered eating patterns. Over the years I have referred my patients to today's guest Julia Hollenberg, RDN, MSN ; Food and Body Therapist to guide people through this process.

Becoming connected with the body after being disembodied ; allows my patients to begin to have a healthy relationship with food and with their body.

It is quite remarkable to be witness to this process of embodiment.

I invited Julia on to talk about this process and more. We have a very heartfelt conversation about Julia's journey, the process of healing and becoming connected again to the body, and a very real and honest take on the trials and tribulations of eating recovery. I'm sure you will learn a lot from Julia ; she's one of these rare special souls that is brilliant, kind, and aligned/

Julia is hosting an upcoming retreat:

⁠Women's Intuitive Eating and Embodiment Retreat. August 4-7, 2023 in Bend, Oregon⁠

And we learn abou that.

Make sure to check her out on IG @juleswildheart

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More About Julia:

Julia is a Food & Body Therapist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, yoga teacher of 14 years, breathwork facilitator, and endless explorer the human inner landscape. She is passionate about helping people create a trusting and peaceful relationship to food and their body, to embody their lives in order to experience more joy and richness, and most of all, to claim themselves as a sovereign being. Julia’s work is grounded in nutrition science, neurobiology, and polyvagal theory; interwoven with somatic & mindfulness practices, and infused with buddhist philosophy, archetypal wisdom, and principles of the energetic body. Julia graduated with a Masters in Science from Bastyr University in 2013, and completed her yoga training at ISHTA Yoga in 2009. Julia is based in Seattle, WA and has a small group virtual Food + Body Therapy private practice. She also teaches Breathwork classes, yoga classes, and retreats. Julia feels most alive in the beauty of nature, dancing, and witnessing the courageous act of humans learning how to be human. Links:

Julia Hollenberg Food and Body Therapy

Instagram Page

Women's Intuitive Eating and Embodiment Retreat. August 4-7, 2023 Bend, Oregon

Autoimmune diseases often have multifactorial causes, including genetic predisposition, environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and immune system dysregulation. Integrative treatments aim to identify and address these underlying causes instead of merely managing symptom. While conventional therapies are often necessary to stabilize autoimmune disease processes; integrative approaches are often needed to drive the disease into remission.

In this episode, we were joined by Dr. Akil Palanisamy, a Harvard-trained physician who practices integrative medicine . The author of the book The T.I.G.ER. Protocol; An integrative 5-step program to treat and heal your autoimmunity.

Episode Highlights:

• How has Dr. Akil’s personal practice changed

• Change in the landscape of autoimmunity

• Dr. Akil’s framework of thinking about autoimmune disease

• How the gut is so involved with autoimmunity

• How was his book “Tiger protocol" born and its origin

• Breakdown of what the acronym “TIGER” means

• The effect of toxins in the immune system and how would dysfunction in the lymphatic drainage affect the immune system

• The genetic component and how certain people are set up to be more environmentally sensitive or affected by toxicant loads 

• How to make the body less hospitable to infections

• How we can improve our health

• Importance of Akkermansia muciniphila in the gut

• Why should we care about postbiotics

• Concepts to think about that actually impact the immune system 

• Cell danger response

About Dr. Akil Palanisamy:

Akil Palanisamy, MD, blends conventional medical expertise with holistic approaches including functional medicine and Ayurveda. “Dr. Akil” attended Harvard University and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in biochemical sciences. He earned an MD from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and completed family medicine residency training at Stanford University. He then graduated from a fellowship in integrative medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona, and received certification in mind-body medicine from the Georgetown University Center.

Dr. Akil is the Department Chair for Integrative Medicine at the Sutter Health Institute for Health and Healing (IHH). He also serves as IHH Physician Director for Community Education and leads their educational initiatives and programs. Dr. Akil has been a consultant with the Medical Board of California for many years. 

A widely known speaker and educator, he is the author of “The Tiger Protocol” (his latest book) and “The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease”.  As he has done for two-plus decades, Dr. Akil sees patients and conducts clinical research studies in the San Francisco Bay Area. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Connect with Dr. Akil :

• Website | doctorakil.com

• Facebook | www.facebook.com/doctorakil

• Instagram | @doctorakil

• Twitter | @doctorakil

• Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/akilesh-palanisamy

You can grab Dr. Akil’s book here!

• Amazon | The TIGER Protocol: An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity

• Apple Books | The TIGER Protocol An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity

Akil Palanisamy, MD, is a Harvard-trained physician, author, and holistic medicine expert in integrative and functional medicine. His new book, “The Tiger Protocol”, integrates the best of conventional and holistic medicine. Dr. Akil presents a comprehensive protocol to help you treat and heal your autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and more. We talk about the role of Toxins, Infections, Gut Health, Environment, and Stress have on Autoimmunity and how he outlines a roadmap to address these components.

Enjoy!!!

In this short insight, I cover a common decision that patients and clinicians need to make when using naturopathic, functional and, integrative medicine.

When people are anxious, they often get sweaty hands, increased chest pressure, shortness of breath, feel lightheaded, and they may feel tingling sensations in different parts of their body.

By paying attention and having awareness to these symptoms and , they can start to calm down a little bit and self-regulate.

Yet when stuck in this loop of anxiety , people often turn to learned coping behaviors or addictions to deal with these unwanted sensations.

Learning to deal with this pressure cooker , before it turns into dysfunctional behavior, is something that is the work my guest Eva Angert Harren.

And according the Eva, dealing with the pressure cooker does not require changing your thoughts or trying to control things. Actually its quite different; it's more about the being with the body/somatic experience and learning to release it.

In this episode we go into this and much more.

Eva talked about her unique work helping people with anxiety , ptsd, and also spectrum related disorders; connect with their body and create awareness. This allows for more comfort with sensations and less anxiety and dysregulation.

Eva and I share a common bond as bereaved parents. I was surprised that we jumped into this topic in our conversation. Yet it was relevant. We discussed her somatic experience with the loss of her daughter, Kristina, and I share my somatic response during some experiences with my first son, Jordan.

About Eva,

For over 30 years, Eva Angvert Harren, has developed and taught her BEAM LiFE step-by-step body- centered awareness approach to people who wanted to move beyond their limiting beliefs about themselves and their possibilities.

Eva Angvert Harren, creator of BEAM LiFE, is specializing in a Body Centered approach to Healing and Complete Wellness. She helps you “Reclaim, Restore, and Recover” your body-mind to Be Reaction Free! The process is to assist you to find relief from anger, anxiety, stress, and habitual patterns that hold you back from who you want to be. You feel the aliveness available after releasing tension and pain in your body, and learn how to reclaim your power, restore your peace, and recover yourSelf. By creating Small Shifts in you daily life you learn skills in understanding and managing feelings, sensations, and emotions. You COME ALIVE—often for the first time!

BEAM LiFE has been an instrumental process for people on the Autism Spectrum to develop social intelligence and feel comfortable with themselves and their world.

Eva offers the BEAM LiFE Process, as a personalized, effective, and transcending process to empower you to be more of You. She teaches her unique approach through experiential workshops, seminars, and one-on-one coaching. She believes that true wellness is reached when you heal from the Core. You find relief from your own Doom Loop, and learn how to release internal blocks to find your own freedom from anger, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. You feel the aliveness available after releasing tension and pain in your body, and learn how to reclaim your power, restore your peace, and recover

your Self.

Eva’s goal is that you will eventually not need her services. You will become a self-accepting and self- motivated person who will find Clarity in what you want, Confidence in what you do, and Courage in being You!

She is a Certified Integral Coach, www.newventureswest.com,

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) www.traumahealing.com and a

Certified EmRes practitioner, https://www.emotionalhealthinstitute.org/ Beyond Recovery: Getting Unstuck from Life-Limiting Habits Book

For more information about Eva, go to www.EvaAngvert.com or call: 510-825-7574

"Rest, drink fluids, and you will get over it"

That is what most people are being told when they have been diagnosed with Long Covid.

With many of these cases of Long-covid lasting months to years; that advice is not helpful or empowering.

Fortunately, there are more holistic approaches such as the ones discussed by my guest Dr. Carla Kuon; a medical doctor and author of

The LONG COVID Solution: A holistic, integrative approach to post viral recovery

This book looks at the underlying factors that need to be addressed in long covid such as gut health, mast cell activation, immune balance, and brain/stress balance. It is an actionable guide for those dealing with or caring for Long covid.

We discuss some of the pillars of the long covid in this discussion such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune imbalance.

I first met Dr. Kuon through the Cogence Immunology course that is taught by Dr. Samuel Yannuck

Her background in Oncology and Immunology; made her well-equipped to condense much that we have learned since 2020 in how to approach Long-Covid. Plus she has long worked with other post-viral conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

I think you will enjoy this discussion and gain some actionable insight.

More about Dr. Kuon:

Carla Kuon, MD is an an associate professor of medicine in the Department of Hospital Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, where she created and directs the adult inpatient bone marrow transplant massage service. She is dual board certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine. She is faculty at the Osher Center for Integrative Health in San Francisco where she provide consultations in integrative oncology and integrative medicine, and is the chair of their educational case conference series. She teaches the“Food as Medicine” CODA series for residents and students at the university. She is the author of The LONG COVID Solution: A holistic, integrative approach to post viral recovery 

longcovid #covid #chronicillness #mecfs #longcovidrecovery #myalgicencephalomyelitis #chronicfatigue #pwme #cfs #spoonie #longhaulers #health #chronicpain #fatigue #chronicfatiguesyndrome #postcovid #fibromyalgia #invisibleillness #millionsmissing #pots #covidsurvivor #spoonielife #longcovidsymptoms #recovery #cfsme #publichealth #brainfog #corona 

Episode 85: In this episode, I welcome on Dr. Dawn Ipsen who is a pharmacist that is out of the Seattle area. She is a professor of pharmacology at the University of Washington and at Bastyr University and also an owner of two very successful compound pharmacies; Kussler's Pharmacy In Snohomish, Washington and Clark's Pharmacy in Bellevue, Washington. Dawn was a previous guest on our podcast and speaking to us about low dose naltrexone. Today she's coming back to help us connect some dots and find out some solutions for long covid. We also had a previous episode with researcher Amy Proal, PhD which really broke down the underlying drivers of Long Covid and I encourage everyone to listen to that one as a companion to this episode. In this episode we cover:

(00:00:00) Opening and Intro

(00:03:07) Dr. Ipsen's Early Response to Covid-19

(00:09:21) Current state of Covid-19 ; March , 2023

(00:11:19) Similarities between Long-Covid and other chronic illnesses

(00:14:00) Neuroinflammation and how it plays a role in Long-Covid

(00:22:58) Is Low Dose Naltrexone an effective therapy for Long Covid?

(00:27:35) Is Methylene Blue a safe and effective therapy for Long Covid?

(00:42:02) Synapsin (B12, NAD) for Long Covid

(00:44:01) Ivermectin and its role in Covid-19

(00:46:15) Why its difficult to research Covid-19 therapies

(00:48:16) About Compounding Pharmacy

(00:51:16) Parting Words and encouragement.

Dawn Ipsen, PharmD is owner and pharmacist of Clarks Compounding Pharmacy in Bellevue, WA and Kuslers Compounding Pharmacy in Snohomish, WA. Dawn graduated from the University of Washington with a Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2001 where she received the Deans Outstanding Service Award. She holds memberships with International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists and Washington State Pharmacy Association. She is a Clinical Instructor for the University of Washington School of Pharmacy and an Affiliate Faculty Member for Bastyr University. She is a Pharmacist Preceptor for Washington State and teaches Doctorate of Pharmacy students. Dawn also serves on the Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) Advisory Counsel. She was named PCCA Pharmacist of the Month in 2016 and Washington State Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year in 2011. Dawn has presented on the topic of pharmaceutical compounding to physician, patient, and peer groups. She is dedicated to helping her community find solutions to medication problems through personalized medication therapies.

In episode #84 we welcome back a familiar name to our audience: Dr. Jill Crista.    Dr. Crista is back to discuss another area of her expertise Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections(PANDAS) and  Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndromes (PANS) She recently authored a new book called  

 A Light in the Dark for PANDAS & PANS  which highlights integrative and root cause strategies and treatments for patients and their families who are struggling with this disorders The list of symptoms of PANDAS & PANS is exhaustive but the most telling symptoms are Tics, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder behavior, and Separation Anxiety.  

There are many other subsets of symptoms that can arise such as oppositional behavior, changes in handwriting, and Tourette's syndrome In many of these kids these symptoms will happen abruptly.

 In this episode we go into so many aspects of PANDAS and PANS including: 

• Diagnosis Challenges 
• The overwhelm of the experience for parents 
• Chronic infections and Mold as being an underlying cause Neuroinflammation and Autoimmunity in the brain.
•  Dopamine, Glutamate,  Microglial Cells, Mast Cells 
• The gut microbiome
•  Treatment philosophy 

We are dedicating this episode to the organization  The Neuroimmune Foundation in honor of Dr. Crista. And we will make $100 contribution in her honor once this episode reaches 100 downloads. We hope that you will join us in that effort. 

About Dr. Jill Dr. Jill Crista is a pioneering naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, devoted educator, and creative innovator. Her superpower is to make complex medical concepts simple and digestible for the average person. Dr. Jill’s passion is to elevate the well-being of the planet via the well-being of her inhabitants. Her books, memberships, and online courses support those wanting concrete steps to conquer health challenges. Dr. Jill focuses on conditions that cause injury to the brain and nervous system, including mold, PANS and PANDAS, Lyme disease, and concussion. She has practitioner course and parent course and otherwise amazing set of offerings found at www.drcrista.com  #pandaspans #panspandas #autoimmuneencephalitis #pandassyndrome #pandasawareness #pans #pansawareness #pandas #basalgangliaencephalitis #pandaspansawareness #ocd #autoimmunedisease #tics #panssyndrome #panspandaswarriors #healingpansandpandas #pandastreatment #autoimmunewarrior #encephalitis #brainonfire #pansandpandas #functionalmedicine #immunedeficiency #autoimmunity #thepandasdocs #autoimmuneawareness #ivig #lyme #ae #strep

Episode 83:  Neurostabilization with Amber Walker. Link in Profile and below, or Scan QR code on picture. The worlds of Mast Cell Activation Disorder, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Hypermobility Ehlers Danlos Syndrome have many threads in common and many shared experiences. The common thread in these conditions expands to the fact that the symptoms, causes, and triggers are unpredictable, undefined, and this experience is largely disruptive to the nervous system. Further the nervous system disruption makes the symptoms worsen. How serious should we take neurostabilization in these conditions? To help answer this question, I welcomed on Amber Walker, PT, DPT, CFMP, CNPT.  Her unique personal and clinical journey provides a most comprehensive look at this area: We cover many things such as: Where to start when complex health conditions present. How the immune system and environmental triggers effect the Vagus nerve and limbic system Polyvagal theory Nervous system balancing Mast Cells and much more This episode is dedicated to Projectmercy.org an organization committed to education, healthcare, food security, adult skills and infrastructure in Ethiopia.  For each of the first 100 listens we will donate $1.  You too can donate here BIO- Amber Walker, PT, DPT, CFMP, CNPT is a doctor of physical therapy with advanced training in functional medicine, nutrition and natural healing. She specializes in working with patients who suffer from mast cell activation issues, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome from mold exposure, dysautonomia, hypermobility spectrum disorders, hereditary angioedema, PASC (post-acute sequelae of Covid-19) and other chronic conditions. As the owner of Origin Wellness, she encourages a “root issue” approach to patient care. Amber is the author of “Mast Cells United: A Holistic Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome” (2019) and “The Trifecta Passport: Tools for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome” (2021). Her 2022 course "Conquering CIRS" focuses on healing from mold exposure. Amber utilizes the Safe & Sound Protocol to help foster healing for autonomic nervous system regulation and is trained in CranioBiotic Technique, a natural method of addressing health stressors and improving immune function. She utilizes a hands-on approach to physical therapy through dry needling, manual therapy and chronic illness-conscious exercise strategies. Career highlights include the role as a public health volunteer in Peru, and Amber continues to be passionate about working toward creative community health solutions. She’s also enjoyed the roles of swimming coach, paddleboarding company owner, faculty with two universities in Colorado and is a member of the Ehlers-Danlos Society International Consortium: Allergy & Immunology Working Group. In her spare time, you can find Amber on a surfboard, mountain trail or somewhere in Latin America. Learn more: www.originwellnesscolorado.com https://originwellness.teachable.com/p/conquering-cirs www.mastcellsunited.com

Current studies estimate that 2.7% to 6.5% of women in the United States have symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). The broad range in prevalence depends on whether a high-sensitivity definition (6.53%) is used versus a highly specific definition (2.7%)
And that is really an underestimate, because most people complaining of painful, urinary discomfort,  urgency, and frequent urination; in the absence of an infection are just brushed off by their health care provider and sent home with no solutions. Meanwhile they suffer, with constant urging to urinate and pain sometimes to the point that urinating feels like peeing chards of glass.  It is not something that is over in a few days. This is a chronic and intermittent condition  In previous episodes of the one thing podcast we spoke about IC and got a nice view of the microbial  and also biofilm component; however there was more to the story that I wanted to explore. So I reached out to Dr. Mandy LaGrega who is known as the IC healer.  I was intrigued by her work in this area especially when it comes to her knowledge of the Oxalate component of IC/PBS and her understanding of the gut, fungal, mycotoxin, and psychoemotional role of these disorders.  We had a great conversation on this episode about how IC/PBS develops, how oxalates play a role,  the risk factors for IC/PBS, and overall approaches to healing this disorder from a nutritional approach.  Enjoy!

About Dr. Mandy

Dr. Mandy LaGreca is a Root Cause Investigator and founder of IC Healer. She uses cutting edge science to help guide clients in investigating the root cause of their ailments. Dr. Mandy is a Doctor in Clinical Nutrition (DCN) and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS).  She also has attained the following certifications: Clinical Certification Nutrition (CCN), Functional Diagnostic Practitioner (FDN-P), Masters in Biology (MS), and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). She is recognized across the world as one of the leading experts in Interstitial Cystitis and Painful Bladder Syndrome.  She has dedicated her life to helping people find relief and remission from Interstitial Cystitis and Painful Bladder Syndrome.

Dr. Mandy LaGreca, DCN, CNS, FDN-P, CCN, LN

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In this episode of the One Thing podcast, Dr. Peter discusses the profound impact of her father's experiences as a Holocaust survivor on her life and career as a trauma psychologist.

The conversation delves into the effects of generational trauma, the physiological and psychological responses to significant traumatic events, and the steps taken to aid survivors of the recent October 7th attacks in Israel. Dr. Peter highlights her work with the Israel Healing Initiative, emphasizing the importance of neurostimulation in trauma treatment and her ongoing efforts to provide support across affected communities, including Jewish, Palestinian, Bedouin, and Druze populations. The discussion includes poignant survivor stories and touches upon the broader implications of trauma within a global context. The conversation highlights, stories of heroism during October 7, the importance of social support, the difference between real trauma and perceived trauma, and the need for practical solutions to promote post-traumatic growth. The episode provides invaluable knowledge on trauma response, the use of vagal nerve stimulation, neurostimulation, and ways to support continued efforts in mitigating trauma's impact on both Israeli and Palestinian communities.

Here are some of the topics we cover:

• Father's Journey and Influence
• 9/11 and Global Reactions
• Understanding Trauma and PTSD
• October 7th Events and Initial Reactions
• Personal Stories of Survival
• Neurostimulation and Trauma Treatment
• Scaling Up Nonprofit Efforts
• Treating Trauma with Vagus Nerve Stimulators
• Personal Stories of Trauma and Healing
• Understanding the Physical Impact of Trauma
• The Role of Neurostimulation in Post-Traumatic Growth
• Supporting the Israel Healing Initiative

About Dr. Peter:

As the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, Dr. Peter has devoted her three-decade career to providing specialized treatment to survivors worldwide. Her experience spans diverse communities, including Iranian refugees, residents of the Qalandia refugee camp, and individuals from Arab, Druze, and Jewish Israeli backgrounds in the aftermath of the war. She has also provided support to witnesses of the 9/11 attacks.

Previously holding the role of associate professor of psychology at Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles, Dr. Peter oversaw the Psychology Graduate Programs and served as acting Chair of the Psychology Department.

Dr. Peter’s academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley, followed by three postdoctoral fellowships in clinical psychology, social psychology, and neuropsychology. Her dedication led to diplomate status in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Psychological Specialties. Her expertise is deepened by her studies with pioneers in the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology, such as UCLA professors Allan Schore and Dan Siegel. This expertise allows her to effectively apply these principles in helping traumatized individuals regulate their emotions.

Her certification in Homeland Security by the American Board of Psychological Specialties speaks to her expertise in trauma-related research and treatment. Her consultancy with the RAND Corporation on terrorism research demonstrates her commitment to understanding and addressing the psychological impact of traumatic events.

Dr. Peter is the Vice President of Free Hearts Free Minds, an organization that provides trauma counseling and support to free-thinking ex-Muslims who have faced or are at risk of persecution from their families or communities.

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In this episode I welcome on one of my hero's in medicine, Dr. Mark Pimentel.   Without hesitation, he changed my career trajectory for the better when I first came across his work in 2007. Since then he has been a mentor, adviser, and educator of me as I have dedicated myself to helping patients dealing with Irritable Bowel syndrome, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, and Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth.

We covered so many amazing topics in this episode including:

• Highlights from the last 5 years of Dr. Pimentel's research
• His career trajectory from IBS starting as a psychosomatic disorder to know a disorder with a defined pathophysiology\
• The latest 2021-22 research that identified the key microbes involved with hydrogen overgrowth sibo, intestinal methanogen overgrowth, and hydrogen sulfide overgrowth
• The role of bile acids in Irritable bowel syndrome
• The role of stomach acid in IBS/SIBO/IMO
• The role of the migrating motor complex in IBS
• Post-infectious Irritable bowel syndrome
• What makes a good GI Doctor
• the Medically Associated Science and Technology Program (MAST) at Cedar Sinai
• and more.

about Dr. Pimentel:

Mark Pimentel, MD, FRCP (Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians – Canada) Mark Pimentel, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Pimentel is also the Executive Director of the Medically Associated Science and Technology (MAST) program at Cedars-Sinai, an enterprise of physicians and researchers dedicated to the study of the gut microbiome in order to develop effective diagnostic tools and therapies to improve patient care. Dr. Pimentel is also a Professor of Medicine at the Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA.) As a physician and researcher, Dr. Pimentel has served as a principal investigator or co-investigator for numerous basic science, translational and clinical investigations of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the relationship between gut flora composition and human disease. This research led to the first ever blood tests for IBS, ibs-smart™, the only licensed and patented serologic diagnostic for irritable bowel syndrome. The test measures the levels of two validated IBS biomarkers, anti-CdtB and anti-vinculin. A pioneering expert in IBS, Dr. Pimentel’s work has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, American Journal of Physiology, American Journal of Medicine, American Journal of Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases and Sciences, among others. Dr. Pimentel has presented at national and international medical conferences and advisory boards. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology,) a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Dr. Pimentel completed 3 years of an undergraduate degree in honors microbiology and biochemistry at the University of Manitoba, Canada. This was followed by his medical degree, and his BSc (Med) from the University of Manitoba Health Sciences Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. His medical training includes a fellowship in gastroenterology at the UCLA Affiliated Training Program.

papers referenced

https://journals.lww.com/ajg/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2022&issue=12000&article=00029&type=Fulltext

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33534012/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9145321/

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Heart Rate Variability (HRV)  is a key metric in the overall homeostatic balance of the body.
HRV is simply a measure of the variation in time between each heartbeat. This variation is controlled by a primitive part of the nervous system called the autonomic nervous system (ANS).  It is largely an indicator of how well the body is handling the Allostatic Load (stress load).

I didn't truly grasp HRV until I was exposed to the work of Dr. Marco Altini; so I decided to ask him to come on and help educate my listeners.

In this episode we talk about:

• Overview of Heart Rate Variability (HRV
• The Autonomic Nervous Systems as an informant of health and homeostasis.
• Daily HRV fluctuation vs. Baseline changes over time. Factors, value of data, and implications
• Different tools to measure HRV
• Can HRV fluctuations predict chronic or acute flareups (ie  Autoimmune Disease Flare?)
• The impact of  breathing practices  and lifestyle changes on HRV?

About Dr. Altini

Marco holds a PhD cum laude in applied machine learning, a M.Sc. cum laude in computer science engineering, and a M.Sc. cum laude in human movement sciences and high-performance coaching. He has published more than 50 papers and patents at the intersection between physiology, health, technology and human performance. He is the co-founder of HRV4Training, advisor at Oura, guest lecturer at VU Amsterdam, and editor of the Wearables department of IEEE Pervasive Computing. He loves running.

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Website: https://www.hrv4training.com/

Medium reference: https://medium.com/@altini_marco

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A game changing moment in my career happened when I learned that mind/body therapies  in Irritable Bowel Syndrome have a number needed to treat (NNT) of 4.  Meaning 1 out of 4 people, experience statistically significant  benefit when using mind body therapies to address their IBS. 

 1 out of 4 might not sound much to you but realize that even the best drugs earn a Number Needed To Treat of about 13.

Plus mind/body therapies are often empowering, have no side-effects, and are very affordable. 

So I started learning more about Gut-directed clinical hypnotherapy and then encouraged my patients to get on board.  

Many patients continue to benefit. 

In this episode, I reached out to an expert in the field of Gut-directed hypnotherapy , Linda Stelluti , CHt to help demystify hypnotherapy .

You'll learn that it is not some circus act and it taps into the deep underlying blocks to healing and the subconscious mind . It helps heals limiting thought patterns, anxiety, and stress patterns that perpetuate chronic illness. 

 We had a delightful conversation about what its like to have hypnotherapy performed, how it helps the brain/gut axis, and much more. 

Enjoy and please make sure to see Linda's programs she is running for Gut-Directed hypnotherapy. See below.

Bio:

Linda Stelluti is a clinical hypnotherapist and wellness coach specializing in IBS and digestive disorders using Gut-Directed hypnotherapy. Her evidence-based treatment is founded on almost 40 years of clinical research that blends Gut-Directed hypnotherapy sessions, affirmations tracks, guided imagery, and wellness strategies that are now available through her signature online Gut-Directed hypnotherapy program, as well as  1:1 private sessions.

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So many people are dealing with Vulvovaginal issues such as vulvodynia and vaginitis. I wanted to bring an expert on to share some insights on these conditions. So I reached out to Beth DuPriest, PhD the Chief Science Officer over at Vaginal Biome Science.  Her insight on this topic is deep and she is so committed to helping people that suffer with vulvovaginal disorders

In this episode we cover:

The components of a healthy vaginal microbiome such as Lactobacillus crispatus Lactobacillus gasseri, and  Lactobacillus Jensenii 

Risk factors for vaginal dysbiosis 

Maternal and Maternity issues related to Vaginal Dysbiosis .

The Estrobolome 

Consequences of Vaginal Dysbiosis such as Bacterial Vaginitis, Aerobic Vaginitis, Desquamative Vaginitis  , yeast vaginitis,  endometriosis.

How to test the vaginal microbiome?

Personal Care Products and Treatments

Washing and cleaning practices.

and more

About our guest:
Beth DuPriest is the Chief Science Officer for Vaginal Biome Science. In this work, she leads the scientific vision for women’s health research. Vaginal Biome Science runs clinical studies to test how improving the vaginal microbiome can improve a wide variety of vulvovaginal conditions. They also do research and development work to develop and refine over-the-counter products to give agency for women in taking control of their own vaginal health. Beth is a former Professor of Biology and Division Dean and has been involved in research related to developmental origins of health and disease for over twenty years. Her PhD in Integrated Biomedical Sciences through the Dept. of Physiology & Pharmacology and post doctoral work through the Dept. of Pathology were completed at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Her work has been focused on both women’s and maternal health. She has taught courses in microbiology, eukaryotic cell biology,
genetics, biochemistry and pathophysiology among many others. She brings a broad background in women’s health and biological science and strong leadership and collaborative skills to advancing the work and discovery of vaginal microbiome science. In her free time, she enjoys short hikes in the woods and playing with her two dogs and cat.

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Trauma and trauma-related disorders is a topic I hold great reverence for . I was waiting for the moment when I could welcome a guest with the right credentials to discuss it with my audience.  It was well worth the wait!  Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH joined me in the most meaningful and heartfelt conversation about trauma and the impact of stored/unprocessed trauma on our biology. Dr. Apigian is a formidable expert in Stored Trauma . You can find her work and programs at https://www.traumahealingaccelerated.com/ . Dr. Aimie has studied the biology of trauma and teaches thousands of practitioners and patients to unwind traumatic experiences from their body and address the biological impact of trauma.  Please check out my affiliate sponsors below for special bonuses for our listeners.

The episode covered many aspects including:

(00:00) opening
(02:06) Dr. Aimee's background and philosophy
(08:58) Therapeutic Order of Addressing Trauma
(10:16) Defining Trauma and Stress
(12:14) Risk Factors for trauma disorders
(13:22) Stored Trauma
(14:53) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
(21:18) Animal response to trauma
(27:49) Triggers
(30:59) Neurobiology of Trauma
(33:26) The Autonomic Nervous System and Trauma
(39:04) Trauma Processing
(42:05) Regulation of Trauma Response
(44:09) Closing Thoughts

Our guest:

Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD MS MPH is the leading medical expert on how life experiences get stored in the body and restore the body to its best state of health through her signature model and methodology, The Biology of Trauma™. She is a double board-certified medical physician in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She has a Masters in Biochemistry and a Masters in Public Health. In addition to her medical training, she is also a Functional Medicine physician and has training and certifications specifically in neuro-autoimmunity, nutrition, and genetics for addictions, mental health, and mood and behavioral disorders. She has several certifications in various trauma therapies including the Instinctual Trauma Response Model (an art trauma therapy), Somatic Experiencing (developed by Dr. Peter Levine), and NeuroAffective Touch (Dr. Aline LaPierre).

Dr. Aimie brings you The Biology of Trauma™: a new lens and a methodology that courageously both adds to and bridges trauma work and medicine by reverse-engineering the chronic effects of trauma on the nervous system and body on a cellular level.

Dr. Aimie offers science-based solutions on how to rewire the nervous system with The Biology of Trauma. Accelerating the healing journey through recovery to resilience, presence, and aliveness. Dr. Aimie is the founder and CEO of Trauma Healing Accelerated, offering her foundational online course: “The 21 Day Journey to Calm Aliveness”, which is an experiential journey into the nervous system that is open to all as well as her 8-module certification course for practitioners, “Biology of Trauma” that teaches the protocols of addressing The Biology of Trauma on the different systems of the body.

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In this episode , I welcome back a personal friend, colleague, and repeat guest on the podcast ; Dr. John Neustadt. He was with before to speak about Osteoporosis  and Sleep Health.   Dr. Neustadt is back to share with us insight from his new book Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis.

I was excited to have him come back and discuss the in's and outs of Fall risk, Muscle heath, druge effects on bones,  Vitamin K,  therapeutic options, how to prevent fracture, nutrition, and more.  

(00:00) Opening 

(01:34) Intro 

(03:31) Osteoporosis Approaches

(07:01) Risks of Falling

(09:18) Diet for Bone Health

(10:53) Drug  induced bone loss

(16:41) Vitamin K

(23:34) Medications for Osteoporosis

(26:56) Greater Context of Bone Health

(29:20) Bone Growth Potential

(31:11) Newly Diagnosed with Osteoporosis

(32:26) Closing thoughts

About John Neustadt, ND

John Neustadt, ND was Founder and Medical Director of Montana Integrative Medicine and Founder and President of the dietary supplement Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI) and NBI Pharmaceuticals. He’s a Medical Expert for TAP Integrative, a nonprofit educating doctors about integrative medicine. He’s published more than 100 research reviews and was recognized by Elsevier as a Top Ten Cited Author for his work. Dr. Neustadt’s books include, A Revolution in Health through Nutritional Biochemistry and the textbook, Foundations and Applications of Medical Biochemistry in Clinical Practice. Dr. Neustadt is an editor of the textbook, Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine (2d Edition) and his new book Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis.. He was the first naturopathic doctor ever voted Best Doctor among all physicians in his area. Dr. Neustadt received 15 Orphan Drug Designation by the US FDA for the use of natural products for the potential treatment of rare diseases.

In this episode I welcome on the esteemed  exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims, PhD.  My patients have been hearing me talk about her for years when I first started recommending her book ROAR. And, now with so many women struggling with their metabolism during their 40's and 50's , I asked her to come on and speak about her new book Next Level: Your guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond. There are not many people who have left me speechless during my podcast and Dr. Sims did. Her explanation of the importance of estrogen, protein, nutrient timing, specific training stimuli, and overall resilience was precise , poignant, and actionable. I am sure you are going to enjoy this episode and feel more equipped to understand what the heck is happening to your body as you age. 

About our Guest

STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women.

With the unique opportunities, Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR)written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men TEDx talk 

.Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health. As a direct result, she has been named:One of the top 50 visionaries of the running industry (2015) by DMSE Sports.One of the top 40 women changing the paradigm of her field (2017)by Outside Magazine.

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Hello Friends! Today I bring you Aly Cohen, MD a triple board certified Integrative Rheumatologist and environmental health expert. I have followed Dr. Cohen and her work with The Smart Human for a while and also have been reading her book Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World; In this episode we go so many interesting topics. I know you will learn a lot! 

Here is the rundown: 

(00:00) Opening 

(02:03) Intro to Dr. Cohen's interest in Integrative Rheumatology and Environmental Medicines 

(09:01) What is in our tap water. 

(15:23) Regulation Challenges 

(17:39) Xenobiotic health effects 

(23:44) Avoidance of water contaminants 

(28:55) Water Filtration Systems

 (32:45) Testing your water

(36:24) Community water quality 

(38:31) Skin Water Exposures

(42:28) Installing a RO filter 

(48:16) Containers For drinking water 

(54:05) Closing Thoughts

Dr Aly Cohen is the co-author of the, bestselling, consumer guidebook, Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World, Non-Toxic, published by Oxford University Press, and part of the Dr. Weil Healthy Living Guides. About Dr. Aly Cohen Dr. Aly Cohen is triple board-certified in rheumatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She is on faculty of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), where she created and manages the environmental medicine curriculum for medical colleagues. Dr. Cohen 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, Academic Series. In 2015, she created TheSmartHuman.com to share environmental health, disease prevention, and wellness information with the public. 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. She has been the recipient of countless awards, including Top Docs NJ in rheumatology from 2016-2021, the NJ Healthcare Heroes Award in Education for The Smart Human educational platform in 2015, and the 2016 Burton L. Eichler Award for humanitarianism. Dr. Cohen is working to educate and empower the next generation to make safer, smarter lifestyle choices through the creation of environmental health and prevention curricula for schools nationally. 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. She lives on a farm in New Jersey with her husband, two sons, and lots of furry friends.

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Alopecia

The human scalp contains approximately 100,000 to 150,000 hair follicles; its easy to take hair for granted until you start to lose it. Hair loss is a complex area of health care as there are many different types including Lymphocytic driven hair loss, Neutrophilic driven hair loss, mixed forms, non-scarring hair-loss, scarring hair loss, patterned hair loss, focal hair loss, and the most common diffuse hair loss. You can see this isn't so straightforward.

According to our guest Jill Grunewald, the creator of The Reversing Alopecia Roadmap ; they all share similar underpinnings and imbalances . Jill believes in addressing the gut, immune system, and hormones to reverse alopecia and she shares some of these concepts with us in our discussions.

She also shares some success stories that involved the immune system, her favorite hair loss supplement, and some comments on when to use some latest hair loss technologies like microderm rollers and red light therapy helmets.

About Jill:

Jill McLaughlin Grunewald is a holistic nutrition and hormone coach, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, and founder of Healthful Elements LLC. She specializes in alopecia, Hashimoto’s, adrenal dysfunction, women’s health, and blood sugar imbalances and is the co-author of the #1 bestselling Essential Thyroid Cookbook: Over 100 Nourishing Recipes for Thriving with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s.

For nearly 17 years, Jill has successfully guided her clients and students to health and vitality—she has helped numerous with Hashimoto’s successfully manage their condition and has helped many with alopecia reverse their devastating hair loss with her first-of-its kind, signature program for the hair loss community called The Reversing Alopecia Roadmap.

Jill’s own Hashimoto's has been successfully managed since late 2008 without the use of thyroid drugs. She had suffered from mild alopecia, off and on, starting at the age of 13 and then became devastatingly half bald with the alopecia ophiasis pattern in her early 40s. She refused to accept her fate and after digging into all the root causes of alopecia, grew all of her hair back. She’s suffered some relatively mild setbacks in the last two years, but all of those spots have filled in or are currently in a growth phase.

Jill has written for various publications, blogs, and online magazines, including Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Dr. Frank Lipman’s BeWell blog, Dr. Susan Blum’s blog, and Experience Life magazine, has contributed to articles in Self and Shape magazines, and was quoted in

Oprah’s O Magazine about thyroid nutrition.

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• reversingalopecia.com

There are fewer more human and humbling experiences then struggling with addiction . 

Nearly everyone listening to this podcast either has struggled with addiction or has a loved one or friend that has struggled or struggles with addiction.

I wanted to bring this topic to my listeners so we can understand more.  Like what is the differences and similarities between process addictions (like social media, porn, etc.) and substance addictions. Also what are the various approaches to addressing addiction. 

More, we discuss the link between trauma and addiction.

Finally, I felt it was important to discuss loved ones and caregivers and their involvement in the process. 

About my guest:

Dr. Ravi Chandiramani

Dr. Ravi Chandiramani is a Naturopathic physician with over 15 years experience working with those struggling with addiction and alcoholism. Over those 15 years he has worked with over 7,000 patients. He is the founder of the Integrative Addiction Medicine (I-AM) model which combines evidence-based conventional addiction medicine with the nurturing and rebuilding modalities inherent to the practice of Naturopathic medicine.

He can be reached at https://soulsurgeryrehab.com/author/rchandiramani/

In episode 105 of the One Thing Podcast, Dr. Adam Rinde interviews Dr. Sandra Paulsen, a renowned psychologist and author, about her professional journey and expertise in psychotherapy, focusing on her work with autism and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Dr. Paulsen discusses her own experiences with autism, her approach to treating trauma in autistic patients, and the need for gentle, tailored interventions due to their sensitive nervous systems. She also touches on the complexities and gifts of autism, the importance of recognizing emotional and physical sensations in therapy, and her use of visual aids and cartoons. Throughout the episode, Dr.Paulsen addresses controversial topics in the autism field, talks about her newest book, 'The Beauty and Burden of Autism,' and shares insights on the unterconnectedness of autism with other conditions like anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. Dr. Rinde and Dr. Paulsen reflect on the challenges and future prospects for those on the autism spectrum, emphasizing the importance of support and tailored therapeutic approaches.

In the event the podcast exceeds 300 views (YouTube and Podcasts plays) in the first 30 days The One Thing Podcast will donate at least $100 @emdrhap Humanitarian Assistance Program https://www.emdrhap.org/

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

04:31 Dr. Sandra Paulson's Professional Journey

07:36 Discovering and Embracing Autism

09:42 The Beauty and Burden of Autism

17:27 Controversies and Misconceptions in Autism

31:35 Exploring Autism in Women

32:09 Challenges in Relationships

34:20 Masking and Camouflage

37:44 Spoon Theory and Terminology

39:36 Overlap of Conditions

42:31 Managing Sensory Overload

44:03 Therapeutic Approaches

46:45 Understanding Alexithymia

51:56 Diet and Environmental Factors

53:51 Future Hopes and Insights

01:00:09 Conclusion and Resources

About our Guest

Sandra Paulsen, Ph.D., is an international instructor, author and illustrator of principles and procedures for using EMDR with complex trauma including structural and somatic dissociation and trauma held in implicit memory. Her books include coediting The Neurobiology and Treatment of Traumatic Dissociation: Toward an Embodied Self. She wrote and illustrated Looking Through the Eyes of Trauma: An Illustrated Guide for EMDR Therapists and Clients;  and When There Are No Words: EMDR for Very Early Trauma in Implicit Memory, and coauthored We’re Listening Body: Integrating EMDR, Somatic and Ego State Therapies.  

2024 publications will include: The Beauty and Burden of Autism: An Illustrated Guide and Workbook, and Indigenous Trauma and Dissociation: Healers, Psychotherapies and the Drum, with Shelley Spear Chief. She also coauthored and illustrated a children's book that is also useful for dissociative adults called All the Colors of Me: My First Book on Dissociation. Sandra is a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.

If weight loss were as easy as calories in vs. calories out then, it wouldn't even be something we talk about. It turns out the brain regulatory pathways are a core reason why weight loss is so difficult. 

Sitting in the brain is a key regulatory region called the Hypothalamus. About the size of an almond, is located below the thalamus and above your pituitary gland., the hypothalamus is involved with many endocrine functions; including fat loss or fat gain.  If we were understand the function of the hypothalamus in fat gain and loss, we can better understand how to direct approaches to obesity and weight loss resistance.

There is no better person to help us understand this then Stephan Guyenet ,PhD the author of  The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting The Instincts That Make Us Overeat.

Dr. Guyenet is a Neuroscientist and obesity researcher who has become a leader in understanding the brains role in obesity.  He also is the founder of Red Pen Reviews a website that distills and grades health related books based on number of factors.

Listen in as we take the journey into the world of obesity including starvation responses, leptin resistance, hypothalamic inflammation, high fat diets, and the promise of glp-1 agonists.

(00:00:00) Opening

(00:00:43) Intro

(00:03:22) Stephan’s Background

(00:06:04) Why is weight loss difficult?

(00:10:02) Attachment to weight loss methods

(00:11:32) Role of the hypothalamus in weight loss

(00:16:22) Starvation Mode

(00:18:34) Hypothalamic Inflammation 

(00:20:00) Inflammation

(00:21:16) Leptin resistance and sensitivity

(00:26:40) Leptin issues and obesity

(00:30:00) Fruit’s impact on weight

(00:35:42) Diet-agnosticism

(00:37:15) High-fat diets

(00:43:28) Diet adherence

(00:46:30) GLP-1 agonists and weight loss

(00:53:20) Risk versus benefit of GLP-1 agonists

(00:57:15) Red Pen Reviews

(01:02:16) Closing

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Stephan Guyenet, PhD

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Mold and Mycotoxin Illness is a Neuro-immune-Endocrine Disorder

How can one thing disrupt so many systems? 

It is quite fascinating and informative to learn this from my dear colleague, Dr. Lauren Tessier, who is back with us to discuss her expertise environmental illness and specifically mold and mycotoxin illness.  

The pervasiveness of this condition has great awareness in some circles but complete disregard in others. In this episode we go into the acknowledgement of this condition as well as key topics that are involved in addressing it we discuss

• Mycotoxin testing pearls and testing limitations
• Mold and Mycotoxin illness as a neuro-immune-endocrine disorder
• Organic Foods as a route of mycotoxin exposure
• Detoxification
• Binders
• CIRS and dysautonomia

Dr. Tessier also discusses the upcoming International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness conference May 19, 2022 and offers a special gift to our listeners who are health professionals use  Code TOT100 applies $100 off your in-person registration for the ISEAI conference taking place the weekend of May 19,2022 in the Denver, Colorado area. See https://iseai.org/2022-conference

About Dr. Tessier:

Dr. Lauren Tessier, is a practicing Naturopathic Physician licensed by the state of Vermont.

Her practice Life After Mold, located in Waterbury, Vermont, services local and international clients suffering from mold related illness complicated by comorbid conditions such as MCS, MCAS, and chronic infections- including Lyme & co infections, EBV, CMV, etc.

Dr. Tessier, previously CIRS certified in 2016, treats not only biotoxin illness, but also other overlooked forms of mold illness, including allergy, infection/colonization and mycotoxicosis.
Dr. Tessier serves clients via in office medical care or through educational wellness consults; she also provides one on one private training for practitioners looking to improve upon their mold-literate clinical skills.
Dr. Tessier is the President of ISEAI, or the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness, and has been in service to the nonprofit since 2017, in the roles of Secretary, Vice President and general board member. ISEAI is dedicated to helping practitioners learn how to diagnose and treat Environmentally Acquired Illness in their client population.
The free e-booklet “Mold Prevention: 101”, authored by Dr. Tessier is available on her website, and has been circulated worldwide. Find Life After Mold on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Pinterest.

Website – lifeaftermold.com

IG- www.instagram.com/lifeaftermold

FB- www.facebook.com/lifeaftermold

Twitter- www.twitter.com/lifeaftermold
Pinterest- www.pinterest.com/LifeAfterMold

Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe-A-lXdJixyP1PZJT3EzuQ

TikTok  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRMqEw4X/

Plastics are everywhere 

They are in our food, beverage containers, beauty products, and many more.

This consistent exposure can be harming our immune system to a great degree.

We need to learn how to make smart choices when it comes to plastic exposures

In this episode I welcome on Dr. Anne Marie fine a Naturopathic Physician and Environmental Medicine Expert who happens to know  a ton about the immunotoxicity of plastics. Dr. Fine is also enrolling physicians in a Environmental Medicine One-Year, Post-Graduate Training Program.

We cover the following topics:

(00:00:00) Opening

(00:02:35) Intro

(00:08:00) Skin as a detox and protective organ against toxins

(00:14:09) Plastics in our environment

(00:19:12) Phthalates in blue surgical masks

(00:20:00) Phthalates in face masks

(00:23:05) What plastic toxicants do in the body

(00:26:18) Allergies and asthma from toxins

(00:30:55) Plastics and the immune system

(00:35:58) Endocrine disruptors

(00:39:10) Limitations of going BPA-free

(00:46:29) Avoiding plastics and BPA

(00:51:03) Eliminating plastic toxins from the body

(00:54:41) Receipt paper

(01:00:02) Changing habits

(01:02:13) Closing

Your going to enjoy learning from this most formidable expert in environmental medicine:::

About Dr. Fine:

• Dr. Anne Marie Fine is an internationally recognized doctor, award-winning researcher, international number one Amazon bestselling author and Founder & C.E.O. of Fine Natural Products, LLC , creator of the IAMFINE® brand which seeks to create innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions and nontoxic personal health products that address pervasive global health and beauty issues in a growing global market.
• She serves as the Director of Education for the Naturopathic Academy of Environmental Medicine, Science Adviser for MadeSafe.org, and is a regular contributor to ThriveGlobal and other media platforms. Dr. Fine lectures and consults internationally on topics relating to product formulation, nutrigenomics, and integrative health.
• Dr. Fine is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza School of Business as well as the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine where she obtained her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. She is a licensed and board-certified doctor in Arizona and California where her focus is on Environmental Medicine.
• Her website is www.drannemariefine.com.

• Articles to reference:
  https://www.townsendletter.com/article/460-covid-19-virology-and-toxicology-two-considerations/
  https://thriveglobal.com/stories/the-handmaid-s-tale-becomes-a-reality/
  https://www.townsendletter.com/article/431-the-skin-as-exposome-an-underappreciated-route-of-entry-for-toxicants/
  https://www.townsendletter.com/article/431-the-skin-as-exposome-an-underappreciated-route-of-entry-for-toxicants/
  

Some Toxin exposure is unavoidable . We live in a toxic world.

However how much exposure, the types of exposure, and the way we process toxins is more in our control.

The immune system, nervous system, metabolism, and endocrine system  can all be impacted if we are overloaded with certain burdens of toxins like plastics, heavy metals, and mycotoxin.

In this episode I welcome on Wendie Trubow, MD , a functional medicine gynecologist and author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look great and feel FREEKING amazing to take us through how to Ditch toxins. 

Please note Dr. Trubow is offering a free guide to ditching toxins to listeners by going to this link

Show outline:

(00:00) Opening and intro

(02:05) Wendie’s background

(07:46) The last two years

(10:06) The role of toxins

(12:38) Beginning of Wendie’s health journey

(16:19) What toxins do to the body

(20:12) The impact of toxins on the immune system

(24:20) Wendie’s experience with celiac disease

(32:45) The importance of addressing stress

(38:45) Taking care of yourself when you’re stressed

(42:45) Mycotoxins

(46:44) What’s next in Wendie’s career

(49:00) Changing what you eat

(50:40) Closing thoughts on toxins

(51:21) How to find Wendie and her book

(52:10) Free companion guide to the book

(50:58) Closing

About Dr. Trubow

Wendie Trubow, M.D., MBA is a functional medicine gynecologist and author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look great and feel FREEKING amazing.
She received her M.D. from Tufts University in 2000 and has been practicing functional medicine since 2009. After all these years, she is still passionate about helping women optimize their health and their lives. There are so many different challenges in a woman’s life: work, home, relationships, spirituality, health, and they all matter! While her credentials allow Trubow a solid medical backdrop to help women achieve vitality, her own health journey has also inspired and supported her methods of care. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and a variety of other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion for what her patients are facing. When she's not helping patients in her practice (5 Journeys) you can find Trubow alongside her husband and their four kids, creating a beautiful ecosystem in their yard that provides nourishment to both body and soul.