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Dietary supplements have become a key part of the wellness program for many individuals. But how do you evaluate which supplements are safe and of high quality? On this episode, that's the question we will address with dietary supplement expert Dr. Alex Keller. Dr. Keller is a practicing naturopathic doctor in Canada and the Medical Director at Fullscript, an online supplement dispensary and health resource for integrative healthcare professionals in North America.
These are challenging times. With this pandemic comes added pressure on our relationship with our significant other. On this episode highly-respected couples therapist Carol MacHendrie, LCSW, will join Karolyn to discuss practical ways couples can protect and enhance their relationship during this time of crisis.
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Fred Craigie, clinical psychologist, author and educator. We will be talking about the importance of each person’s own spirituality in creating meaning, purpose, and resilience. Dr. Craigie will share research, stories and practical tips to help us find deeper well-being in our lives.
The holidays can be a dangerous time from a dietary standpoint for people who are trying to eat healthy. On this episode, Dr. Sheila Dean will provide easy to follow advice about how to stay on track and eat healthy throughout the holiday season. Dr. Dean is the co-founder of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy and an adjunct professor at several universities where she teaches healthcare practitioners about integrative and functional nutrition.
Enhancing immunity has become even more important than ever. On this episode, Dr. Danielle Citrolo describes a unique new ingredient in dietary supplements that can stimulate the immune system on a deep cellular level. She will also describe other ways we can enhance immunity. Dr. Citrolo holds a doctorate in pharmacy and is the Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs with Kyowa Hakko USA.
On this episode, we'll explore what it means to achieve whole health on a physical, mental, and spiritual level. Karolyn's guest is Tracy Gaudet, MD, who is the Executive Director of the Whole Health Institute, which focuses on radically redesigning the systems that impact health and well-being with the ultimate goal of making Whole Health affordable and accessible to everyone.
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, integrative cardiologist, Dr. Vivian Kominos. Dr. Kominos will discuss the common links between heart disease and cancer. We will discuss shared risk factors, how cancer can lead to heart disease and how integrative approaches can positively impact both cancer and heart disease.
What happens when cold and flu season collides with covid-19? Nobody knows! But on this episode, integrative medical expert Ronald Hoffman, MD, will give some advice on how to help reduce risk of both cold and flu and covid-19. He'll also answer some important questions about both viruses, so you won't want to miss this timely episode!
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Dr. Paul Reilly, naturopathic oncologist. The natural approach to cancer management has changed over time as the genetic and biochemical understanding of the disease process has improved. This show will focus on one of the most exciting changes - the increasing use of tumor genetic profiling to select which treatments are most likely to be beneficial.
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Santosh Rao, medical oncologist and integrative oncologist as he discusses some of the reasons why integrative oncology is not readily accessible to everyone. Dr. Rao will discuss some of the challenges facing integrative oncology and will share his vision for the future of integrative oncology.
While we know there is nothing that can fully prevent or cure Covid-19 or influenza, there are ways to support and strengthen immunity by using a comprehensive approach. On this episode, immunologist and integrative health expert Heather Zwickey, PhD, will talk about Covid-19, cold & flu, and give some practical advice on how to strengthen immunity.
Leading integrative oncologist, Donald Abrams, MD, discusses the innovative group program he created for the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCSF. He'll describe how and why the group visits have gone from a pilot project to a permanent program. The program covers diet, dietary supplements, and other complementary interventions that patients can use to heal from their cancer.
On this episode, Dr. Poorvi Shah will discuss the health benefits of meditation and how to incorporate meditation into your ongoing health routine. Meditation is one of the most effective means to reduce stress and enhance mental health especially during difficult times. Dr. Shah is a double boarded physician, certified in Integrative & Holistic Medicine and Family Practice. She runs her private practice in the Washington DC suburb of Falls Church, Virginia.
This year it's estimated that there will be about 150,000 cases of colorectal cancer in the United States resulting in more than 50,000 deaths. And yet, colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. On this episode, naturopathic oncologist Dr. Tina Kaczor will provide practical information on how to reduce your risk of getting colon cancer.
As a nation, we are faced with an unprecedented amount of stress, fear, and pain right now. While there are many things out of our control, one thing we can continue to nurture is how we support our health during stressful times. On this episode, integrative nurse and health researcher Laura Pole will provide practical and effective stress management advice.
