On today's show we have Dr. Paul Sanders who is a researcher, clinician, professor, and herbal medicine expert to talk about some of the more interesting advances in the use of herbs for health. Dr. Sanders will explain how herbs are used and he will highlight some of his favorite "go-to" herbs and some of the more unique herbs that he is presently using in clinical practice
The Health Promoting Benefits of Collagen
Have you ever wondered what collagen is and why it's so good for our health? On this episode, nutritionist, pharmacist, and published integrative medicine expert Dr. Ross Pelton tells listeners everything they've ever wanted to know about collagen. He'll also explain why it's a good idea to combine collagen with a high-quality probiotic.
Tapestry of Health: Weaving Wellness into Your Life with Integrative Medicine
How to Choose High Quality Dietary Supplements
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.
An Update on Intravenous Vitamin C in Cancer Care
Keeping Your Primary Relationship Healthy During Times of Crisis
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.
How To Bounce Back From a Cardiac Event
Spirituality, Resilience and Well-being in Challenging Times
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.
Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
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.
Do Mammograms Save Lives?
Innovative Immune System Support
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.
Healthy Aging
Re-imagine Your Health and Well-being
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.
Heart Disease and Cancer: Common Pathways and Integrative Approaches
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.
Integrative Approach to Early Prostate Cancer
Preparing for the Covid-19 Cold & Flu Convergence
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!
DNA Testing to Improve Cancer Treatment
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.
An Oncologist’s View on Integrative Oncology
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.
Boosting Immunity During Times of Covid and Cold & Flu
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.
The Value of Group Visits in Cancer Care
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.