Integrative Medicine: Recent Episodes
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Nick Kusnezov, MD
Can you balance locum tenens with a full-time career? To answer that question, Dr. Charles Turck is joined by board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov, to walk us through his journey from joining the military to locum tenens.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Roni Devlin, MD
As rates of burnout continue to rise in the healthcare community, how can help our female physicians combat it? Dr. Jennifer Caudle joins Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Roni Devlin, to discuss how we can prevent burnout for female physicians.
Host: Paul P. Doghramji, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Samantha Conroy, MD
Locum tenens can improve quality of care around the globe—especially in remote and underserved communities. To share how, Dr. Paul Doghramji joins Dr. Samantha Conroy, a family practice obstetrician to share her experiences working as a locum tenens obstetrician in underserved communities.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Maurice G. Sholas, MD, PhD
After years of serving the New Orleans community, one physician decided to pursue locum tenens work. Dr. Jennifer Caudle joins Dr. Maurice Sholas, a pediatric physical rehabilitation physician, to share his experiences with locum tenens and in New Orleans.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Trevor Cabrera, MD
What’s it like becoming a locum tenens physician right out of residency? Dr. Charles Turck joins Dr. Trevor Cabrera, a Board-Certified pediatrician who trained in Houston, Texas, to share his firsthand experience and offer advice for residents.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
Guest: Joseph E. Bavaria, MD
Featuring a wide range of disciplines and a new approach to comprehensive care, what do we need to know about the Aorta Center at Penn Medicine? Dr. John Russell is joined by Dr. Joseph E. Bavaria to dive into this aortic program and discuss a new approach to comprehensive care.
Host: Eugene E. Wright, Jr., MD
Guest: Jolanta Małyszko, MD, PhD
Guest: María José Soler, MD, PhD
Achieving optimal outcomes when treating patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in type 2 diabetes (T2D) remains a challenge due to the multidisciplinary response needed to prevent progressive renal dysfunction. Low screening rates and underdiagnosis impede early interventions. On the other hand, early diagnosis and regular screening of CKD in T2D set the stage for clinicians to optimize drug therapy to prevent progression to end-stage renal disease while aggressively managing comorbid T2D and other CKD risk factors.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Kathryn Gallagher, MS, RN, BSN
Guest: Kate Newcomb-DeSanto, MSN, RN, MSW
What does Penn Medicine’s newly-opened patient room facility have to offer? Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Penn Medicine Clinical Advisors Kathy Gallagher and Kate Newcomb-DeSanto to discuss the new pavilion and how it's revolutionizing patient care.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Sandy Marks
Guest: Kim Horvath, JD
Guest: Kyle Thomson, JD
With telehealth services expanding during the COVID-19 pandemic, has our access to them changed? To better understand this, Dr. Charles Turck meets with Sandy Marks, Kim Horvath, and Kyle Thomson from the AMA to explore what’s been done to provide Medicare coverage during a public health emergency and what’s on the horizon for telehealth access.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Emily Carroll, JD, MSW
The No Surprises Act aims to protect consumers from surprise medical bills. But how exactly does it go about doing that, and what’s the current status of its implementation? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share progress and challenges associated with the No Surprises Act is Ms. Emily Carroll, a senior legislative attorney for the American Medical Association's Advocacy Resource Center.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Sarah Ali, MD
From working in a big city to taking on an assignment in a small mountain village, Dr. Sarah Ali from the Ventura County Medical Center joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle to talk about her adventures abroad with locum tenens and share key lessons she learned along the way.
Host: Paul P. Doghramji, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Mojgan Saber, MD
Can Locum Tenens be an option for healthcare professionals just completing their residency? Dr. Paul Doghramji is joined by Dr. Mojgan Saber to share her own experience as well as tips and tricks for residents looking at Locum Tenens right after residency.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Lionel Phillips, MBA
Learn why diversity in clinical trials is so important to community health. Two experts discuss the key role that trusted messengers play in enrollment, why it is critical to break the cycle of medical mistrust, and the downstream effect of a lack of diversity in clinical trials.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Sateria Venable
Regional healthcare disparities are biases that are based on where people live. Are your patients’ treatment options being impacted and limited by their geographical location? Join us as our two experts discuss how to support broader policy issues and highlight the importance of diagnostic algorithms that have been developed with diverse input. These steps may be of value in your clinical practice to ensure all patients have equal access to care regardless of their epidemiologic, socioeconomic, or insurance circumstances.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Robert O. Roswell, MD, FACC, FACP
Diversifying our physician workforce so that it is more racially, ethnically, and geographically balanced can ultimately have a positive impact on community health. Join us as two experts discuss how pipeline programs reaching children as early as elementary school can help ensure workplace diversity. Also find out how clinicians can be advocates for their patients by helping to disentangle them from structural inequities and working towards policy changes. There’s a lot than can be done to provide more balanced care, but we need to look beyond simple fixes to the root causes of the issues. So find your bandwidth – that’s what you can do today – and discover why it’s so important to move upstream to solve the problems manifesting downstream.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Candice Taylor Lucas, MD, MPH, FAAP
What is cultural humility, and how can it be incorporated into clinical practice? How does your patient's culture impact their health behaviors, and why does your culture matter?
Listen in as two leading experts navigate concerns surrounding cultural humility and emphasize the importance of empathy, awareness, and advocacy. Discover ways to integrate small but important changes into your clinical practice to help bridge communication gaps and enable your patients to thrive.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: Dustin Sulak, DO
Dr. Dustin Sulak, an integrative medicine physician specializing in osteopathy, mind-body medicine, and medical cannabis, talks about the impact of cannabis on the cardiovascular system.
Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Julio M. Jimenez
While many practicing physicians are aware of Mendelian genetics, epigenetics is a much more complicated field of study. What can this field of genetics tell us about chronic health conditions? Dr. Hector Chapa joins Dr. Julio Jimenez, a licensed chiropractic doctor, to discuss the importance of understanding epigenetics.
Host: Azeem Latib, MD
Guest: Sarah Kohnstamm, MD, FACC
New guidelines on valvular heart disease from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have recently been published. In this activity, Dr. Latib and Dr. Kohnstamm discuss the etiology of aortic stenosis, as well as apply the new ACC/AHA guidelines to clinical practice.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: William Levin, MD
To explore the complementary approaches to care that are making an impact in the oncology field, Dr. William Levin joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle to discuss how integrative therapy can help reduce stress and anxiety in cancer patients and their caregivers.
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN
Guest: Colin Zhu, DO
Everyone loves eating, but what if we told you that eating specific foods could be used as a primary treatment? Dr. Andrew Wilner is joined by Dr. Colin Zhu to discuss the combination of culinary arts and the science of medicine along with how he educates the healthcare community about culinary medicine.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Kenneth Davin Fine, MD
Dr. Brian McDonough brings up an age-old question: can listening to music cureyour ailments? In an attempt to put this long-lived discussion to rest, Dr. McDonough welcomes Dr. Kenny Fine, a physician-musician of 15 years.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
In the early years of Dr. Robin Miller's career, she found herself writing more prescriptions and spending less time counseling the patients sitting in her exam room. It was then that she realized that something had to change…so she quit her job and began a fellowship in integrated medicine.
Dr. Brian McDonough talks with Dr. Miller about her decision to switch her career focus and how her approach to diagnosing and treating patients has evolved.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
Guest: Paul M. O'Connor
Sodium bicarbonate (more commonly known as baking soda) has been used as a raising agent when baking delicious sweets for years. But as new research suggests, taking a daily dose of baking soda could also be used as a therapeutic agent. Tune in as Dr. John Russell speaks with Dr. Paul O'Connor, Renal Physiologist at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, about his recent investigation into how this common household product could treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Have we been fed misinformation about how our food choices affect our bodies? Listen in as Dr. Brian McDonough speaks with mythbuster and co-founder of the Florida Wellness Center Dr. Julie Gatza, who proposes a new spin on the most common misconception surrounding healthy eating.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
With a wide spectrum of symptoms, treating depression often becomes frustrating—not only for the patient, but for the primary care physician as well. Joining Dr. Brian McDonough is Dr. Paul Gross, founder of the TMS Center of Lehigh Valley, to address the difficulties of properly identifying depression. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Green also exposes the impactful therapy Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which has been linked to improving other diseases beyond depression.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Is it possible that our emotional baggage is undermining our physical health? Dr. Bradley Nelson, holistic doctor and author of The Emotion Code, joins Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss the various impacts that negative emotions can make toward health maintenance and disease prevention.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN
Fatty liver disease affects more than thirty percent of Americans, most of whom go undiagnosed due to the typically asymptomatic early stages of the disease.
Joining Dr. Kathy King is Dr. Kristin Kirkpatrick, author of Skinny Liver and Lead Dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. From diagnosis to long-term effects, Dr. Kirkpatrick discusses how fatty liver disease has become an epidemic among the American population and the role of nutrition and lifestyle guidelines.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Diet fad or bonafide therapy? A growing number of physicians seem to be asking this question in regards to intermittent fasting. Kathy King is joined by registered dietitian and health counselor Teresa Pangan. With over thirty years experience, Ms. Pangan reviews what intermittent fasting is, where it comes from, and how it could work for your patients.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
With over 720,000 beef producers in the United States, the cattle industry has a huge economic impact on our society. However, many patients have questions regarding beef production and safety.
Dr. Sarah Place, Senior Director of Sustainable Beef Production Research at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, joins Dr. Kathy King in discussing the balancing act of economic, environmental, and social awareness inside the industry.
Host: Barnett Mennen, MD
Guest: Sarah Hallberg, MD
Carbohydrates are our main source of energy and provide important nutrients for good health. However, they are also the main culprit behind elevated blood sugar and are problematic for diabetic patients trying to control their blood sugar levels.
Host Dr. Barry Mennen sits down with Dr. Sarah Hallberg to talk about carbohydrate restriction as a key to successful weight loss programs. She prescribes that adherence to a low-carb, high-fat diet is vital to patients for controlling their diabetes, with the possibility of being able to come off medications over time.
Dr. Sarah Hallberg is the Medical Director at Virta Health and Founder of the Indiana University-Arnett Health Medical Weight Loss Program in Lafayette, Indiana.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
Do pets help prevent allergies? Does the 5-second rule actually exist? And is dirt really good for a child’s immune system?
Host Dr. John Russell talks with Jack Gilbert, Ph.D., Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago and Director of the Microbiome Institute. Dr. Gilbert is author of the book Dirt is Good,answering questions about the potential benefits of exposure to germs and bacteria. He and Dr. Russell sift through common misconceptions about microbiomes to better understand their actual risks and benefits for the body's immune system, explaining its role in disease and health.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
The Mediterranean Diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia. Extra-virgin olive oil, a specific ingredient used abundantly in this diet, is now speculated to help protect people against cognitive decline.
Host Brian McDonough talks with Domenico Pratico, Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Microbiology at the Center for Translational Medicine at the Louis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, about how consumption of olive oil can preserve memory and cognitive ability and potentially reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Lyme disease is one of the most puzzling illnesses on the planet. Anyone who has suffered from its debilitating symptoms knows the frustrations of trying to find a cure.
Joining host Kathy King is Dr. Bill Rawls, physician and author of the book Unlocking Lyme: Myths, Truths and Practical Solutions for Chronic Lyme Disease. Dr. Rawls, who overcame Lyme disease himself, gives a comprehensive, practical review of clinical approaches.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Lise Alschuler, ND
Host Kathy King sits down with Dr. Lise Alschuler, naturopathic doctor, cancer survivor, and author of The Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment, and Healing. Dr. Alschuler is co-founder of iTHRIVEplan.com, a web application providing personalized wellness plans tailored to cancer survivors.
They talk about how integrative medicine specialists approach cancer: its causes, prevention strategies, and ways to include complementary therapies in patient treatments.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Michael Lewis
A natural nutrition therapy is showing promise for helping patient heal from concussions and traumatic brain injuries. With 3 to 4 ½ million concussions a year from sports, accidents, and military duty, concerns are at an all-time high. Physician and nutrition scientist Dr. Michael Lewis will introduce natural nutrition therapy, a unique way to prevent and treat concussions and brain injuries. Along with our host, Kathy King, he will discuss general nutrition guidelines for improving brain health.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Michel Pascal
Most of us struggle to be productive during the workday due to daily stress. The task of decluttering our minds proves challenging. On this segment, Michel Pascal, author of the book Meditation for Daily Stress: 10 Practices for Immediate Well-being, speaks with host Dr. Brian McDonough about ways to achieve calmness and improve productivity in our daily lives. He provides meditation techniques that reduce stress, de-clutter minds, and help one to discover inner peace.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Leah Sarris, RD, LDN
It's important for physicians to know how to talk to their patients about healthy eating habits and smart dietary choices, which can be a difficult conversation to have. Tulane Medical School is trying to overcome this obstacle by teaching their medical students how to cook, hoping that it translates into better communication with patients in the future.
Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle explores this innovative program with Chef Leah Sarris, a registered dietitian and Director of Operations and Executive Chef at the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. They talk about ways in which teaching culinary medicine to medical students is leading to healthy eating habits and improved outcomes for the larger community.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough chats with physician and nutrition expert Dr. Cass Ingram, author of The Wild Turmeric Cure, about the various reported health benefits of wild turmeric as a disease-preventing spice.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Can good nutrition improve cognition in the aging brain, as well as expand life spans in older adults? Host Kathy King speaks with dietitian and nutrition consultant Matthew Ruscigno about the latest research and subsequent dietetic recommendations aimed at seniors. They discuss which foods and dietary practices are now associated with helping seniors preserve cognition and live longer.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
It's estimated that 4 - 8% of the U.S. population has at least one food allergy, and the incidence rate appears to be growing. How do we explain this harmful trend in public health, and what can clinicians and patients do to help mitigate the risk of developing food allergies?
Host Kathy King is joined by Debra Indorato, nutrition advisor for Kids With Allergies, which is a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The two discuss the latest understandings and dietetic approaches to food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Osteoporosis treatments most commonly focus on drugs, hormone replacement therapies, and mineral supplements. But are there other effective ways to build bone vitality?
On this episode of NutritionEdge, Kathy King speaks with Dr. Amy Lanou, Professor and Chair of Health and Wellness at the University of North Carolina-Asheville. Dr. Lanou is author of the book Building Bone Vitality: A Revolutionary Diet Plan to Prevent Bone Loss and Reverse Osteoporosis—Without Dairy, Calcium, Estrogen, or Drugs.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Joining Kathy King to talk about vitamin D at the molecular, physiological, and clinical levels is Susan Allen, certified clinical nutritionist and owner of Next Level Functional Nutrition based in Tampa, FL.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough explores the importance of finding personal fulfilment in work and home life with Dr. William Schiemann, CEO of Metrus Group and author of Fulfilled! Critical Choices: Work, Home, Life.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough sits down with Jeena Cho, co-author of The Anxious Lawyer: an 8-week Guide to a Joyful and Satisfying Law Practice through Mindfulness and Meditation, about how meditation can reduce anxiety, improve focus and clarity, and renrich your quality of life.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
Guest: Sanjiv Chopra, MD, FACP
Dr. John Russell talks with Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, author of The Big Five: Five Simple Things You Can Do to Live a Longer, Healthier Life. They discuss 5 easy changes that anyone can implement to improve their overall health.
The book delves into how the underlying promise of every exciting medical discovery, diet, and exercise program is the same: do this, buy this, or eat this and you will look better, live longer, and be healthier. But few books can make the promise of this one: if you adapt these five simple, virtually-free suggestions you will live a longer and healthier life, guaranteed.
This is no fad study. Each of the recommendations outlined in this book has been proven by an overwhelming number of tests, trials, and studies to increase health and lifespan. There are no gimmicks, no catches, no ifs, ands, or buts.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
50% or women who suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are unaware that they have it.
Dr. Brian McDonough talks with naturopathic doctor Fiona McCulloch about that the signs of PCOS and various approaches women can utilize in dealing with it.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Can the simple act of smiling more often help us live happier, healthier, and more abundant lives?
To answer this question in entertaining detail, Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes onto the show Dr. Rich Castellano, facial plastic surgeon, founder and CEO of ImageLift in Tampa, FL, and author of The Smile Prescription.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Charles Pollack, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of the Jefferson Institute of Emerging Health Professions at Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine. Dr. Pollack's team recently formed the Center for Medical Cannabis Education & Research, tasked with providing expert-developed, unbiased information to clinicians and patients about the medical uses of marijuana and cannabinoid-focused therapies.
The two discuss current clinical recommendations for cannabis based on the available research, and where the benefits and risks collide amidst mass public interest.
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According to a new study, eating a diet that includes more plant-based protein is associated with a lower risk of death, while eating more animal protein is associated with a higher risk of death, especially among adults with at least one unhealthy behavior such as smoking, drinking alcohol, being overweight or living a sedentary lifestyle.
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital examined how each protein source influenced long-term health. They looked at more than 131,000 adults participating in two long-running national health studies. Participants provided 25 to 30 years of detailed data on diet, lifestyle, and medical conditions. Researchers reviewed detailed food questionnaires that were sent to the participants every four years.
They found that higher intake of animal protein was positively associated with mortality and that the association was higher among adults who lived an unhealthy lifestyle. Substituting plant protein for animal protein, especially processed red meat, was associated with lower mortality, suggesting the importance of protein source.
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Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Today’s culture of stress is driving people to pharmaceuticals and other dangerous outlets as coping mechanisms. What strategies should people employ to mitigate stress and manage their time better?
Host Dr. Matt Birnholz sits down with Dr. Patricia Sulak, Endowed Professor at Texas A&M University to talk about the dangers of stress.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
The Amish population are less likely to undergo annual checkups or engage in preventative care and typically prefer natural methods over institutional medicine. This creates unique challenges for the physicians who care for them.
Dr. Jennifer Caudle talks with Dr. Candice Boyer, owner and medical director of Lancaster County Osteopathic Integrative Health, about her collective experiences caring for Amish patients.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Integrative medicine is an approach to care that purports to address a more wholistic range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences affecting a person’s health than traditional care models. How did this field come into prominence, and where is it headed?
From the floors of the A4M Meeting in Las Vegas, Dr. Matt Birnholz talks with James LaValle, clinical pharmacist, nutritionist, and author, about the rise of integrated medicine and how clinicians are incorporating its principles in someone’s life.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
After having a nationally televised panic attack, Dan Harris, co-anchor of “Nightline” and the weekend edition of “Good Morning America” on ABC News, knew he had to make some changes. Mr. Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant, insatiable voice in his head, which had propelled him through the ranks of a hypercompetitive business, but had also led him to make decisions that provoked his on-air panic attack.
Eventually Harris stumbled upon an effective way to rein in that voice, something he always assumed to be either impossible or useless: meditation, a tool that research suggests can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain.
10% Happier, an autobiographical account of Harris's discovery of meditation, takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America’s spiritual scene, leaving takeaway for readers to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
There are many herbs and supplements that have gained popularity as natural sexual aphrodisiacs. While many are sold over the counter nationwide to enhance sexual function, a surprising number of supplements can cause ranges of serious side effects. Which aphrodisiacs have been proven effective, which are safe, and which are potentially deadly?
Host Dr. Michael Krychman joins Dr. Elizabeth West, a resident physician at the University of California-Irvine, to talk about the spectrum of natural herbs and supplements, from foods like honey and chocolate to herbs such as ginseng and macca, and their known sexual health benefits vs risks.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Patricia Sulak, MD
The American Heart Association instituted a Strategic Impact Goal to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular deaths and disabilities by 20% by 2020.
Host Dr. Matt Birnholz chats with Dr. Patricia Sulak, Endowed Professor of the Texas A&M University College of Medicine about the 7 key health metrics to reduce cardiovascular deaths including blood pressure, physical activity, and healthy diet, among others.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Cannabis is gaining increased acceptance within the medical community for pain relief and other supportive care applications. But for oncology specialties, the use of cannabis may additionally extend into therapeutic purposes for patients.
From the floors of the A4M Conference in Las Vegas, Dr. Matt Birnholz speaks with Constance Finley, Founder and CEO of Constance Therapeutics, a California-based cannabis collective. The two discuss cannabis and cannabis oil applications for cancer patients, and their potential therapeutic effects.
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Low back pain is a leading cause of disability in the United States. A new study shows that among adults with chronic back pain, both mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) resulted in meaningful improvement in back pain compared to traditional care.
Researchers from Group Health Research Institute randomly assigned 342 adults age 20 to 70 years with chronic low back pain to receive MBSR, CBT, or traditional care. Both MBSR and CBT were delivered in 8 weekly 2 hour groups. They found that study participants who received MSBR and CBT showed more improvement in pain and physical limitations at both 6 and 12 months.
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Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
There is a curious American sentiment toward exercise that celebrates the mantra of "no pain, no gain." When exercise isn't followed by soreness, or when a sufficient amount of sweat hasn't been produced, participants are often led to believe that their efforts have been wasted. But is this notion actually valid, and do clinicians benefit their patients in advocating for standard exercise programs by extension? Furthermore, are there any lessons to be learned from physical therapy as a baseline for exercise programming?
From the floors of Omnia Education's Women's Health Annual Visit in New York, Dr. Matt Birnholz speaks with Anne Koller, certified fitness professional and staff member of Aqua Studio, NY. Aqua is the first boutique studio specializing in the unique fitness pursuit of "aquacycling," a high intensity underwater cycling program. The two discuss trends in American exercise preferences at various ages, and how alternative experiences with fitness activities can help reset expectations as to how we define being "in shape."
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Inflammation plays a pivotal role in the development and persistence of many chronic diseases, but only recently has the human microbiome been linked as something more central to inflammatory processes than a passive reservoir. What roles do the gut, microbiome, and gut-brain axis play in chronic disease development, as well as prevention?
From the floors of the A4M Conference in Las Vegas, Dr. Matt Birnholz speaks with James LaValle, founder and CEO of Metabolic Code Enterprises, Inc and a nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, and board certified clinical nutritionist. The two discuss expanded understandings of the microbiome's influence on human health and disease, both in the U.S. and worldwide.
This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Dr. Dean Ornish, Founder and President of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute. He analyzes the new USDA nutritional guidelines and discusses the mounting empirical evidence linking sound nutrition and integrative medicine to the prevention and reversal of chronic disease.
Host: Barnett Mennen, MD
Host Dr. Barry Mennen welcomes Dr. Ashwin Ananthakrishnan, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and medical co-director at the MGH Crohn’s and Colitis center. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is involved in several large cohort studies that are attempting to examine established and novel environmental factors, including diet, that influence the risk of development of inflammatory bowel diseases. His recent study focusing on the potential role of dietary zinc in preventing bowel inflammation becomes the focus of this discussion.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Elizabeth Strickland
Can dietary choices play important health roles for patients with autism spectrum disorders? Addressing this question with host Kathy King is pediatric dietitian Elizabeth Strickland, author of Eating for Autism: The 10-Step Nutrition Plan to Help Treat Your Child's Autism, Asberger's, or ADHD. Ms. Strickland is the founder of ASD Nutrition Seminars & Consulting, a clinical nutrition consulting firm that serves families, professionals, educational systems, and private and government programs. Her work expands nationwide to include providing individualized nutrition therapy to children with autism and related disorders.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Patsy Catsos
FODMAPs are short chain carbohydrates (oligosaccharides), disaccharides, monosaccharides and related alcohols that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. For patients with irritable bowel syndrome, Celiac disease, or inflammatory bowel disorders, ingestion of these carbohydrates can significantly worsen disease symptoms. How are low FADMAP diets constructed to control this nutritional issue, and where do patients need help and guidance maintaining these diets?
Host Kathy King welcomes dietitian Patsy Catsos, author of IBS Free at Last. Ms. Catsos has a private practice in Portland, ME and has been an early adopter of the FODMAP approach for patients with functional bowel disorders.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Diana Noland
For many research scientists in the molecular biochemistry and physiology fields, sleep is often touted as 'the most anti-inflammatory event in metabolism.' But what role does nutrition play in healthy sleep cycles and, by extension, inflammatory disease risk reduction? Joining host Kathy King to discuss nutritional mechanisms in sleep aids and sleep disruptors alike is Diana Noland, dietitian and board-certified clinical nutritionist on the adjunct faculty of the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, and in private practice in Burbank, CA. Ms. Noland specializes in nutritional health for complex metabolic conditions, oncology, gastrointestinal, and neurologic chronic diseases.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Angela Grassi
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is the top cause of female infertility in the United States. Patients with PCOS often ask whether nutritional choices can affect both their quality of life and even their fertility. How should the clinician respond?
Joining host Kathy King to investigate nutrition therapy for PCOS is dietitian Angela Grassi, author of PCOS: The Dietitian's Guide. Ms. Grassi is the founder of the PCOS Nutrition Center in Bryn Mawr, PA, dedicated to advocacy, education, and evidence-based research of this syndrome.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Diana Noland
Fats in the diet: are they villains to our health, or necessary fuels and basic cellular components we can't live without? Exploring this and other important questions with host Kathy King is Diana Noland, dietitian and board-certified clinical nutritionist on the adjunct faculty of the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, and in private practice in Burbank, CA. Ms. Noland specializes in nutritional health for complex metabolic conditions, oncology, gastrointestinal, and neurologic chronic diseases.
Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Lily Nichols
Controlling blood sugar and weight gain in expectant patients with gestational diabetes can be challenging. But the move toward lower carbohydrate diets for these patients has shown promise in controlling diabetic progression through pregnancy. Joining host Kathy King to discuss the mechanisms and rationales behind this nutritional guidance is dietitian and certified diabetes educator Lily Nichols, author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Tasneem "Taz" Bhatia, MD
Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. Taz Bhatia, associate professor in Integrative Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and and Founder and Medical Director of the Atlanta Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Bhatia is author of The 21-Day Belly Fix: The Doctor-Designed Diet Plan for A Clean Gut and a Slimmer Waist. She describes her personal journey toward dual-expertise in allopathic and integrative medicine, and the research foundations behind her popular book.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Edward R. Sauter, MD, PhD, MHA
In the clinical arena, discussions on breast cancer prevention and treatment often center on what is considered most "cutting edge," from genetic mechanisms of disease to new combination pharmacotherapies to breast-conserving surgical innovations. But another field of study, targeting the potential roles of nutrition in breast cancer risk, remains commonly neglected by the medical community. What parts do nutritional choices and habits play in breast cancer development, and how can clinicians make better risk assessments given this information?
Dr. Edward Sauter, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Cancer Treatment and Prevention Center at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, joins Dr. Matt Birnholz to discuss emerging connections between nutrition and breast cancer.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Hypnosis, as a medical tool, doesn't enter the daily lexicon of clinical practice in most hospital settings. But for those familiar with its applications, hypnosis can be a versatile and powerfully effective therapeutic aid across the broad spectrum of psychiatric and somatic disease states. Will the healthcare community at large start to embrace these emerging roles for hypnosis over time, or will the practice remain marginalized to peripheral stereotypes of mysticism and the occult?
Joining Dr. Matt Birnholz to explore hypnosis in medicine and the many questions therein is Dr. David Gandell, hypnosis expert and Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
Host: Prathima Setty, MD
What is the practical approach in treating and counseling patients suffering from hot flashes? Dr. Susan Reed discusses the latest research on herbal supplements, such as black cohosh therapy; as well as, pharmacologic options: SSRIs, SNRIs and Gabapentin. Dr. Susan Reed is the Professor and Division Director of the Women's Health and Adjunct Appointment, Epidemiology, Clinical Services Director at the UW National Center of Excellence in Women's Health at the Univesity of Washington Schoolf of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.
About NAMS
The interview was conducted live at The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) 2014 meeting. Founded in 1989, NAMS is North America's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging. Its multidisciplinary membership of 2,000 leaders in the field-including clinical and basic science experts from medicine, nursing, sociology, psychology, nutrition, anthropology, epidemiology, pharmacy, and education-makes NAMS uniquely qualified to serve as the definitive resource for health professionals and the public for accurate, unbiased information about menopause and healthy aging. To learn more about NAMS, visit www.menopause.org.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Hypnosis in Obstetrics. It’s something you probably just don’t hear about every day, but the practice has existed for more than a century and in that time collected a fair amount of evidence on its behalf. What are the benefits and risks of hypnotic practice, both in the obstetric domain and in the wider arena of medicine? Joining Dr. Matt Birnholz to separate fact from fiction about hypnosis in medicine at Omnia Education’s Women’s Health Annual Visit in New York is Dr. David Gandell, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Herbal supplements have become increasingly popular in women's health circles, but there is a lot of misinformation about the relative benefits versus risks. How do clinicians wein their patients off harmful medications they are taking, and what health issues do women taking these medications encounter? Join Dr. McDonough and Pharmacist David Foreman to discuss the state of supplementation in and outside of health practices today.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Attila Hildmann, author of the international bestsellers Vegan for Fun and Vegan for Fit. Mr. Hildmann's work to promote veganism from a practical, cost-conscious perspective has revolutionized the German-language cooking and diet book market, which is the second largest in the world after the U.S. He discusses the health benefits versus day-to-day challenges of incorporating veganism into one's life, and how primary care clinicians can become involved in helping patients transition to healthier dietary patterns.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Obesity and sedentary activities have contributed to an epidemic of diabetes mellitus in the US. Is there an answer that is not simply a "fad" diet? Joining host Dr. Maurice Pickard to address this important question is Dr. Osama Hamdy, Medical Director of the Weight Management Program at Joslin Diabetes Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hamdy is co-author of Diabetes Breakthrough: Better Health in Just 12 Weeks.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
For modern healthcare practitioners, the philosophic change from managing disease to focusing on prevention and wellness isn't always easy or clearcut. The life and career story of Dr. Jonathan Burg, Internist, Physical Medicine & Rehabiliation specialist, and Founder and President of Cornerstone Wellness, encapsulates this experience in ways that are at once intuitively familiar and unmistakably unique. Join Dr. Burg as he shares his facinating story with host Dr. Matt Birnholz.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
"There's no such thing as alternative medicine. There's only medicine that works and medicine that doesn't." This is a perspective shared by Dr. Paul Offit. In his book, Do You Believe in Magic? The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine, Dr. Offit offers a scathing exposé of the alternative medicine industry, revealing how popular therapies leverage efficacy via the placebo response despite being ineffective, expensive, and in some cases even deadly.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
There may be something unique about the avocado, far beyond its monosaturated fat content. Li Wang, graduate student at Penn State University and winner of the NLA Young Investigator Award, investigated this notion with a clinical study monitoring the effects of eating one avocado every day on risk factors for cardiovascular disease compared to a similar moderate fat diet without avocados, an average American diet, and a low-fat diet. Tune in for this discussion revealing her thought-provoking findings.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: Rebecca S. Reeves, DrPH, RD, FADA
On this new edition of Lipid Lumoinations, host Dr. Alan Brown welcomes Dr. Rebecca Reeves, adjunct Assistant Professor of The University of Texas School of Public Health. Dr. Reeves will discuss the guidleines for children and adolescents as recommended by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. and review the nutrition guidelines for adults from the AHA, Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, and ATP III Therapeutic Lifestyle Change.
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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Mark Moyad, MD, MPH
This discussion focuses on the current state of evidence behind vitamins, herbs, and supplements in popular demand. What does the latest research recommend for use, and what should we be avoiding? Featured is Dr. Mark Moyad, the Jenkins/Pokempner Director of Preventive & Complementary Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Dr, Brian McDonough hosts.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: Mary Felando, MS, RD
Given that approximately one third of Americans currently have some degree of metabolic syndrome, host Dr. Alan Brown discusses the very pertinent topics of food intake, prevention, lowering lipids, and related diet issues with dietician Mary Felando. They discuss what an appropriate diet is, how physicians should react when there are changes in nutritional guidelines, and the relative importance of saturated and other dietary fats.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD
Patients are bombarded with dietary advice for cardiovascular health. Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, distinguished professor of nutrition in the department of nutritional sciences at Pennsylvania State University and president of the National Lipid Association, discusses with host Dr. Alan Brown how to evaluate and prescribe a variety of dietary approaches, including lipid-lowering diets, for a variety of outcomes. They look at risk factors to be evaluated in each patient, along with patient preferences and how the diet is to be implemented.
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Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
Guest: Nguyen Park, MS, PA-C
Almost 4 million people in the US have high triglycerides. What can you do to help improve your patients' health? Nguyen Park, clinical assistant professor in the physician assistant studies program, at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss the benefits of fish oil for treating hypertriglyceridemia. They also look at the risk factors, causes and other treatment options for this very common disease.
Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Guest: Kirsten Wister, NP
After years working in clinical practice in rural Arizona, NP Kirsten Wister had a vision for her own practice that would allow her to offer integrative medicine and treat poor and needy patients. Like some other rural states in the US, the state of Arizona allows NPs to run a practice without a physician's oversight, as well as admit patients to some acute and sub-acute facillities, and prescribe medication. She and host Mimi Secor talk about how she opened her practice in Sierra Vista, 75 miles south of Tucson, in March 2011, and the patients who were invested in having this practice in the community to the extent that they staffed it voluntarily, and the value she's found in collaborating with physicians despite the fact Arizona law does not require it.
Host: Janet Wright, MD
Guest: Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MD
Some evidence suggests it is possible to prevent and reverse heart disease by adhering to a plant-based diet, but lifestyle changes are often the most challenging for physicians to prescribe and for patients to adopt. What strategies can physicians use to encourage a plant-based diet for patients who have or are at risk for having heart disease? Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, director of the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Lyndhurst, Ohio and author of the book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, surveys the worst culprits of the Western diet responsible for causing heart disease, and describes the crucial role that nitric oxide released from the endothelium plays in protecting blood vessels. Dr. Esselstyn shares his tips and strategies for promoting and, most importantly, following a plant-based diet, in the midst of a culture riddled with nutritionally-questionable foods. Join us for part 2 of our two-part interview with Dr. Esselstyn. Dr. Janet Wright hosts.
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Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
Guest: Gary Taubes
The conventional wisdom, often repeated, is that burning more calories than we ingest prevents us from getting fat. Gary Taubes, health policy investigator for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at the University of California at Berkeley and author of the books Why We Get Fat and Good Calories, Bad Calories, discusses why his evaluation of the research leads him to the conclusion that the traditional advice is fundamentally wrong. He joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to talk about the research on carbohydrates, not calories, as the culprit in weight gain and the advice he believes will help patients successfully lose weight, and the core perspective change he believes will keep the weight off.
Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
Guest: Amy Hendel, R-PA
We know that high rates of obesity in children is a serious problem in the United States. What is a whole-family approach? And how do adult nutrition strategies differ from what works for children? How can parents and kids work together to make the entire family eat healthier and exercise? PA Amy Hendel, medical and lifestyle reporter and author of the book The 4 Habits of Healthy Families, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss her approach to getting families focused on making healthy lifestyle decisions when it comes to nutrtition and exercise. They also talk about how practitioners can encourage their patients to make positive changes in these areas.
Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Guest: Norma Hannigan
Laughter has been shown to lower blood pressure, increase blood flow and build endorphins. Nurse practitioner Norma Hannigan, associate professor of clinical nursing at Columbia University in New York, joins host Mimi Secor for a serious discussion of the anecdotal and evidence-based research on laughter and how to use laughter as medicine in your clinical practice.
Host: Janet Wright, MD
Guest: Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MD
Beta blockers, anticoagulants, stenting procedures and bypass surgeries: these are all crucial cornerstones of cardiology that have saved and improved the quality of lives for our patients, yet the underlying causes of coronary artery disease aren't addressed by interventions and medications. Can we prevent and maybe even reverse heart disease by prescribing a plant-based diet? Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, director of the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute and author of the book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, says heart disease is "an essentially benign, food-borne illness," that can be prevented by adhering to a diet based around plants. What evidence supports this idea? Join us for part 1 of our two-part interview with Dr. Esselstyn. Dr. Janet Wright hosts.
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Host: Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC
Guest: Monika Woolsey
There are many challenges in overall diabetes management relative to a patients' mindful integration of food and behavior. What do healthcare professionals need to know to help their patients with diabetes better manage diet, stress and physical activity? Join guest host Janice Baker, CDE, RD and her guest, president and founder of "After The Diet" network, Monika Woolsey, RD, as they discuss the biochemistry and appetite regulation of diabetes and diet.
Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Guest: Eileen O'Grady, PhD, RN, NP
Every day, we hear about the rise of chronic disease and rates of obesity. How do we persuade patients to change their behavior in order to become healthier? A new answer may lie in the field of wellness coaching. Dr. Eileen O'Grady, nurse practitioner, wellness coach and visiting professor at the Leinhard School of Nursing at Pace University in New York City, talks with host Mimi Secor about the evidence-based methodology behind wellness coaching. They also cover certification requirements and how NPs and PAs interested in career opportunities in this field can set up a wellness practice.
Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: William S. Harris, PhD
What are the differences among fish-based omega-3s, plant-based omega-3s, and supplements? Find out what the recommendations are for individuals without known cardiovascular disease, as host Dr. Alan Brown talks with Dr. William Harris, director of the Cardiovascular Health Research Center at the Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls.
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Host: Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC
Guest: Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE
Whole grains have the potential to lower cholesterol as well as help manage blood glucose levels. What is the advantage of a whole grain diet in the management of diabetes? Join guest host registered dietitian Janice Baker and her guest, certified diabetes educator Lorena Drago, as they discuss the myths and facts of a whole grain diet in the management of diabetes.
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Guest: Erminia (Mimi) Guarneri, MD, FACC, ABOIM
Integrative medicine appears to be an effective approach to the overall management of patients living with diabetes. Host Dr. Steven Edelman's guest, founder and medical director of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in La Jolla, California, Dr. Mimi Guarneri, stresses that the more a patient puts in, the more they get out of an integrative medicine program. They discuss an integrative approach to risk modification and disease management focused on reducing stress, improving emotional state, increasing fitness, maximizing nutrition, and reducing dependence on medications.
Guest: Josephine Briggs, MD
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Joining our hosts this week is Dr. Josephine P. Brigggs, director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Dr. Briggs brings her focus on translational research to the position. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the agency, Dr. Briggs discusses what has been learned and what can be expected in the future.
Also on the program: a look back at the top medical stories of the year, a discussion of the latest ReachMD Poll, and the curious case of one New York clinic with two entrances, two names, and two pricing structures.
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Guest: Joe Piscatella
According to the National Institutes of Health, 85% of physicians state they are not effective in helping patients make healthy dietary changes. What are the obstacles for our healthcare professionals treating patients with diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, best-selling author and national speaker, Joe Piscatella, as they discuss strategies and techniques for healthcare professionals in helping their patients institute and maintain a healthy diet.
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
Guest: Harold Bob, MD, CMD
If you were told there was a method of reducing pain that was low- or no cost, not harmful, and effective, would you be interested in learning more? Nothing can replace evidence-based medicine, but the human connection between physician and patient can go a long way to reducing patients' pain and suffering. How can Reiki and other alternative healing methods complement conventional evidence-based medicine? Dr. Harold Bob, managing partner of a group practice in Reisterstown, Maryland, and medical director at two nursing homes and a hospice in Maryland, discusses the benefits Reiki has brought to his patients and suggests ways all physicians can apply the basic principles of this method in their own practices to connect with patients. How big of a difference can compassionate presence bring to a patient's quality of life and well being? Hosted by Dr. Eric Tangalos.
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Guest: Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE
According to a recent study, people with type 2 diabetes are not meeting important nutritional recommendations. Finding the correct balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat along with portion control and moderation is a challenge. Our guest, dietitian and certified diabetes educator, Lorena Drago, discusses the variance in recommended diets for people living with diabetes. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman to learn more.
Host: Jay Goldstein, MD
Guest: Linda Lee, MD
How does delayed gastric emptying, or gastroparesis, affect patients? What are some of the common comorbid conditions of gastroparesis, and why are women and diabetic patients more susceptible? Dr. Linda Lee, clinical director of the division of gastroenterology and hepatology and director of the Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, reviews the best gastroparesis diagnostic tools and management strategies with host Dr. Jay Goldstein.
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Guest: Candis Morello, PharmD, CDE
Dietary supplements and alternatives medicines are on the rise, however effectiveness of most of these products has not been demonstrated. Supplements differ significantly over prescription drugs in both production and regulation. How do healthcare professionals stay ahead of this rapidly growing area? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, pharmacist and certified diabetes educator Dr. Candis Morello, as they discuss the need for further education and information. You can find out more about dietary supplements from the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements here, and from the NIH's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine here.
Host: Amy Hendel, R-PA
Guest: Ruth Frechman, MA, RD
Does the word dash mean 'diet' to you, or a quick run? Does "Mediterranean" describe your last vacation destination, or a heart-healthy diet? Host Amy Hendel welcomes Ruth Frechman, registered dietician and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, to discuss a nutritionist's take on diets and food choices that can benefit your patient population.
Host: Amy Hendel, R-PA
Guest: Ruth Frechman, MA, RD
Poor nutrition and lifestyle habits are common drivers of chronic health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. What do physicians and other healthcare providers need to know about providing effective lifestyle changes for their patients, as well as for themselves? Host Amy Hendel speaks with Ruth Frechman, a registered dietician and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, about how to navigate today's nutritional landscape in clinical practice.
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Guest: Gary Stoner, PhD
Reports on the medicinal properties of foods are often of interest to the general public, with the hope of finding or maintaining better health through proper nutrition. For many years, the relationship between the consumption of berries and cancer prevention has been studied in lab animals, with results from these scientific studies interpreted for their potential applications in daily life. What does current research tell us about the potency of raspberries, blueberries and other berries toward preventing cancer and can we yet issue any practical indications for humans? Dr. Gary Stoner, professor emeritus in the division of hematology and oncology within the department of internal medicine at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, joins host Dr. Cathleen Margolin to help us provide clear guidance to our patients who inquire about the nutritional value of these fruits.
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Guest: Louis Harrison, MD
Therapies that maintain or improve the quality of the patient's life are an important part of the treatment process. In cancer care, as Dr. Louis Harrison tells host Dr. Cathleen Margolin, patients who are happier with the quality of their life are often more compliant with treatment, but also may require less pain medication, and may be more able to tolerate discomfort—just a couple of the many factors that reflect their commitment to the entire treatment process. Therefore, it can be important to consider: what makes for a happier patient? Environmental, social and spiritual factors can all be a part of the equation. Beyond excellent traditional medicine, practitioners and institutions have begun to offer a variety of services, from yoga classes, to massage therapy, to a more soothing hospital environment, aimed at enhancing the patient's quality of life. Dr. Harrison, the clinical director of the Continuum Cancer Centers of New York at Beth Israel Medical Center, where the aforementioned services and more are offered at the patient's request, believes it's making a remarkable improvement in the oncology care provided at Beth Israel. Are these measures you can incorporate in your practice?
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Guest: Mike Katke
Scientific evidence shows that therapeutic lifestyle programs are the most cost effective programs to prevent, improve, or cure chronic diseases such as diabetes. Host Dr. Larry Kaskel discusses with Mike Katke, co-founder of Metagenics, Inc., the elements of a therapeutic lifestyle program and the practical requirements for implementing a program. Tune in to hear how primary care physicians can easily establish a therapeutic lifestyle program that will benefit their patients' health and be financially rewarding.
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Guest: Michael Holick, PhD, MD
It seems these days patients know more about the benefits of Vitamin D than their physicians. Doctors are soaking up the information and making sure their patients are taking the proper levels of Vitamin D. Dr. Michael Holick, professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics and director of the Bone Health Care Clinic and the Heliotherapy, Light, and Skin Research Center at Boston University Medical Center, joins host Dr. Lauren Streicher to discuss the proper dosage, risk factors, geographical factors and benefits of Vitamin D.
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Guest: Woodson Merrell, MD
When clothing designer Donna Karan lost her husband and then her best friend to cancer, she felt frustrated with the limitations of the strictly Western style of medical care they had received. Ms. Karan recognized the important contributions of science from Western medicine, but she also believed that healing comes from spiritual and alternative means. Her desire to combine the best of Eastern and Western healing methods resulted in an $850,000 grant to Beth Israel Medical Center's Continuum Center for Health and Healing and department of integrative medicine in New York City. Dr. Woodson Merrell, chair of the department of integrative medicine, explains how integrative therapies are being interwoven with care strategies for complex medical cases and explores the potential of integrative medicine, as well as research into these therapies and what would lead to their taking hold at more hospitals across the country. Dr. Cathleen Margolin hosts.
Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH
Guest: Steven F. Bolling, MD
Grapes and other fruits high in phytochemicals, such as flavanols, are thought to have a protective effect on blood pressure and cardiac function. Dr. Steven Bolling, director of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research Center at the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor, describes his research in a hypertensive animal model that indicated that the addition of grape extract lowered blood pressure, improved cardiac function and reduced inflammation at a dose that would equal the intake of a handful of grapes per day. Hosted by Dr. Matthew Sorrentino.
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Guest: Seth Baum, MD
For most Americans, the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in their diet is about sixteen to one, an unhealthy ratio that promotes chronic diseases from heart disease to macular degeneration to colitis. Worse, omega-6s can counteract the beneficial effects of omega-3s. Dr. Seth Baum, medical director of the Integrative Heart Care Center in Boca Raton, Florida, details for host Dr. Larry Kaskel the chemical distinction between these two fatty acids. How much and what type of fish oil supplement should you recommend for your patients?
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Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD
How much do nutrition, environmental factors, exercise, and psychoneuroimmunology play role in helping your patients prevent and manage cancer? Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and cofounder of the Center for Integrative Medicine, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss his ways to help prevent cancer.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Paul Stricker, MD
The drive to be the best in sports often draws young athletes to enhance and improve their performance using supplements and anabolic steroids. Dr. Paul Stricker, board certified in both pediatrics and sports medicine, explains how anabolic steroids work and their adverse effects. Dr. Stricker says that young athletes can actually make great strides with a healthy diet and a good nutritionist. Join host Dr. Bill Rutenberg to find out how you can coach your pediatric patients on using optimal nutrition to improve performance.
Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH
Guest: Lu Wang, MD, PhD
Dr. Lu Wang and her colleagues at Harvard Medical School have evaluated the eating habits of a large number of women in the Women’s Health Study and have shown an association between meat, grain and dairy intake and the development of hypertension. Dr. Wang will discuss some of the findings from these studies and give recommendations for a well balanced diet to reduce the risk of developing hypertension.
Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH
Guest: Lu Wang, MD, PhD
Dr. Lu Wang and her colleagues at Harvard Medical School recently published an analysis from the Women’s Health Study showing that intake of low fat dairy products is associated with the lowest incidence of developing hypertension. Dr. Wang will describe her study and discuss the daily dose of dairy products to prevent hypertension.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Brian Berman, MD
In this segment, our guest Dr. Brian Berman, Professor of Family Medicine and the founder and director of the University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine, talks with host, Dr. Bill Rutenberg about how can we develop evidence based complementary medicine and integrate it into mainstream medicine. He also provides the 5 key ingredients he believes should be included in a complementary medicine program and he discusses the outcomes of the most recent Society for Acupuncture Research meeting.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Brian Berman, MD
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practices including acupuncture and relaxation therapy used more traditionally to prevent and treat chronic disease are new to the ICU. In this segment, our guest Dr. Brian Berman, Professor of Family Medicine and the founder and director of the University Of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine talks about the CAM treatments and studies currently in progress at the Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland. He and his research team are working with the ICU team to determine if they can make a difference in patient outcomes using markers such as decreased inflammation, pain reduction, lesser need for narcotics and stress reduction. Join host Dr. Bill Rutenberg to learn more about this interesting work.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Brian Berman, MD
What benefit does acupuncture offer in the treatment of osteoarthritis? Our guest Dr. Brian Berman, Professor of Family Medicine and the founder and director of the University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine shares his research supporting the hypothesis that patients with osteoarthritis benefit significantly from acupuncture treatments. In this segment, Dr. Berman talks with host Dr. Bill Rutenberg about the initial experiments which led to NIH funded trial. Learn of the outcomes of this trial including how many treatments are required to have an impact on the patient and what researchers have learned from following the patients after the trial.
Host: Bruce Japsen
Guest: Edgar Staren, MD, PhD, MBA
When it comes to cancer care, we know about chemotherapy, surgery, bone marrow transplants and even the coming of stem cell therapies. But should hope also be included as a treatment for these life threatening diseases? Dr. Edgar Staren, senior vice president for clinical affairs and chief medical officer at Cancer Treatment Centers of America speaks to the Chicago Tribune's Bruce Japsen about this important consideration.
Host: Bruce Japsen
Guest: Edgar Staren, MD, PhD, MBA
The customer is often first when seated at a restaurant table or when he or she walks into the lobby of the Ritz Carlton, but such an experience can still be a new phenomenon in health care. Dr. Edgar Staren, Senior Vice President for Clinical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Cancer Treatment Centers of America tells the Chicago Tribune's Bruce Japsen how these hospitals provide customer-friendly care with specialized food, massage therapies and alternative treatments to complement the traditional chemotherapy and cancer treatment regimens.
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: David Shannahoff-Khalsa, MA
OCD is considered one of the more treatment refractory psychiatric disorders. Might patients benefit from alternative therapy techniques? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes David Shannahoff-Khalsa to discuss his research using Kundalini Yoga Meditation to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Kathi Kemper, MD
What are the most practical applications of alternative and complementary medicine that Pediatricians may want to incorporate in their practice? Pediatrician host, Dr. Bill Rutenberg learns from pediatrician Kathi Kemper about Vitamin D, Probiotics, Seabands, and various foods that you may want to use to help your patients.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Kathi Kemper, MD
Are your patients asking you about alternative medicine approaches? Do you know enough to offer them answers or alternatives that may complement a particular treatment? Join pediatrician Dr. Kathi Kemper talking with host Dr. Bill Rutenberg about resources and training programs available in alternative medicine, and how you may consider incorporating alternative practice knowledge into your own practice.
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Guest: Eric Tangalos, MD
Dr. Eric Tangalos provides an eloquent review of the data examining the effectiveness of vitamins for a variety of conditions. Should our patients be encouraged or discouraged from taking supplements and vitamins? Are these often expensive products promoting health actually effective, neutral, or harmful?
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Alternative, or non-traditional medicine: where does it really stand in the minds and practices of today's doctors? Would you use it, would you refer to it? Dr. Michael Greenberg interviews medical practitioners, voicing their opinion on this controversial topic.
Host: Gary Kohn, MD
Guest: Thomas Wang, MD
Cardiologist Dr. Tom Wang of the Harvard Medical School talks about the broad distribution of Vitamin D receptors and the implications for cardiovascular and renal disease risk.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Lise Alschuler, ND
Dr. Lise Alschuler, Director of the Naturopathic Medicine Department at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, talks with host Dr. Bill Rutenberg about the CTCA's comprehensive Care model to treat cancer patients.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Lise Alschuler, ND
Most patients want access to every tool available to them while battling cancer and often look to their physicians for help. In addition to chemotherapy and radiation, there are many non-conventional treatment options to consider, many of which complement the impact of radiation and chemotherpy. Join host Dr. Bill Rutenberg talk with Lise Alschuler, ND, Director of the Naturopathic Medicine Department at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, to learn more about non-tradtional cancer treatments and the benefit of collaborative approaches to treating cancer patients.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Lise Alschuler, ND
Join host Dr. Bill Rutenberg speaking with Dr. Lise Alschuler, ND about the book she recently co-authored, titled Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrated Approach to Prevention, Treatment and Healing.
Host: Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD
Guest: Tait Shanafelt, MD
Eastern countries have been touting the benefits of green tea for centuries. Could EGCG, an extract from green tea, be beneficial in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)? Dr. Tait Shanafelt, from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, joins Dr. Bruce Bloom at the 5th Mayo Clinic State of the Art Symposium on Hematologic Malignancies to discuss his research with EGCG and other herbal remedies in treatment of CLL.
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Guest: Aditya Bardia, MD
Guest: Victor Montori, MD
What is the efficacy of Vitamins and Antioxidants in cancer prevention? Dr. Aditya Bardia and Dr. Victor Montori, from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN discuss a meta-analytical study designed to answer this question. Specifically covered are beta carotene, vitamin E, and selenium.
Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD
Guest: Lucille Marchand, MD
Lucille R. Marchand BSN, MD, is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin. She also practices integrative and palliative medicine at the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center. Hear Dr. Marchand as she discusses integrative oncology.
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Guest: William S. Harris, PhD
Dr. Larry Kaskel welcomes Dr. William Harris to Lipid Luminations. Dr. Harris is Research Professor in the Department of Medicine at Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota. They will discuss sources, alternatives and impacts of Omega 3 fatty acids.
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Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Guest: Brian Berman, MD
Guest: David Tarantino, MD
Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Dr. David Tarantino and Dr. Brian Berman of the University of Maryland Shock Trauma and Integrative Medicine Centers about how non-traditional therapies are being successfully used to help patients treated for shock trauma.
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Guest: Brian Berman, MD
Guest: David Tarantino, MD
Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Dr. David Tarantino and Dr. Brian Berman of the University of Maryland Shock Trauma and Integrative Medicine Centers about how non-traditional therapies are being successfully used to help patients treated for shock trauma.
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Guest: Adrian Dobs, MD
Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Dr. Adrian Dobs, the director of the Center for Complementary and Alternative medicine at Johns Hopkins Medical Center about research projects integrating standard and alternative medicine in patient care.
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Guest: Adrian Dobs, MD
Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Dr. Adrian Dobs, the director of the Center for Complementary and Alternative medicine at Johns Hopkins Medical Center, about their research projects and how they integrate standard and alternative medicine in patient care.
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Guest: Ralph LaForge
This week on Lipid Luminations, Dr. Larry Kaskel welcomes Ralph LaForge, Mangaging Director of the Duke Lipid Disorder Physician Education Program at Duke University. They will discuss scientifically proven dietary regimens and supplements, plus metabolic syndrome, resistance training, and more.
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Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD
Guest: William Thomas, MD
Hear Dr. WIlliam H. Thomas, the founder of the Eden Alternative, as he discusses how Eden Homes are reinventing the long-term care environment.
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Guest: Ronald Turner, MD
Join Dr. Ron Turner sharing his knowledge of natural remedies for the common cold. What works? What doesn't? Is there any evidence?
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Guest: Katie MacFarlane, PharmD
Dr. Michael Greenberg talks to Katie MacFarlane, President and CEO of Xintria Pharmaceutical Corporation about the FDA and its involvement in the birth of a new medication and the different rules that vitamins and herbal medications have regarding therapeutic claims.
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Howard Eisenson, MD
Guest: Martin Binks, PhD
Billions of dollars are spent on dieting in this country alone. How do you know what to recommend to your patients? Dr Eisenson and Dr. Binks discuss the pros and cons of popular diet programs.
Host: Larry Kaskel, MD
Guest: Elizabeth Tieman, MD
Work-life balance: how many of us can say we have it, let alone come close to having it? Board-certified radiologist Dr. Betsy Tieman is one healthcare professional who can say she achieved work-life balance by leaving private practice where she was working 14 hours a day to take advantage of locum tenens work, which also enabled her to train and compete in triathlons.
Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD
Guest: Ari Tuckman, PsyD
Join Dr. Ari Tuckman, author of Intergrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical Easy-to Use Guide for Clinicians, as he discusses the latest integrated treatment model for Attentive Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD
Guest: Ari Tuckman, PsyD
Join Dr. Ari Tuckman, author of Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD: A Practical, Easy-to-Use Guide for Clinicians, as he dispels myths about Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD
Guest: Barbara Dossey, RN, PhD
Join Dr. Barbara Dossey as she discusses how to integrate the latest technology, procedures and medication with holistic approaches.
Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH
Guest: Neil Stone, MD
Dr. Neil Stone will review the evidence that fish oils in the diet or as supplements may help prevent sudden cardiac death and reduce cardiac risk in patients with known heart disease.
Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH
Guest: Neil Stone, MD
Dr. Neil Stone, Professor of Clinical Medicine at Northwestern University, will discuss the American Heart Association and National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines on diet and heart disease and the controversy between low fat and low carbohydrate diets.
Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD
Guest: Marcia Greenleaf, PhD
Dr. Marcia Greenleaf, Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Training in Medical Hypnosis at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Private Health Psychologist in NY discusses how she assists patients with their hospital stay through hypnosis.
Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD
Guest: Marcia Greenleaf, PhD
Dr. Marcia Greenleaf, Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Training in Medical Hypnosis at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Private Health Psychologist in NY discusses her technique to alleviate fears and anxiety for patients pre-surgery.
Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD
Guest: Herbert Spiegel, MD
Dr. Herbert Spiegel, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University and Co-author of the book 'Trance and Treatment-The Clinical Uses of Hypnosis' discusses the effective ways that modern hypnosis is used today to control habits including smoking, over-eating and insomnia.
Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD
Guest: Herbert Spiegel, MD
Dr. Herbert Spiegel, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University and Co-author of the book 'Trance and Treatment-The Clinical Uses of Hypnosis' discusses how hypnosis had changed over the years and how it is being used effectively today.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Larry Rosen, MD
Dr. Larry Rosen discusses the use of clinical hypnosis in treating children.
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Guest: Larry Rosen, MD
Dr. Larry Rosen discusses the use of herbals, nutrition, manual therapy, and acupuncture as alternative therapies in pediatric medicine.
Host: Paul Raeburn
Guest: Tod Cooperman, MD
Todd Cooperman, founder and president of Consumerlabs.com talks about some recent findings including traces of lead in multi-vitamins and a lack of regulatory control in in glucosamine-chondroitin compounds.
Host: Paul Raeburn
Guest: Michael Jacobson, PhD
Michael Jacobson discusses the issues of having salt and trans fat present in the food system.
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Guest: Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH
Dr. Marion Nestle talks about organic foods, trans fats, and genetically modified foods.