On this episode, integrative health expert Ronald Hoffman, MD, will discuss the health effects of low-carb eating. He'll also provide practical advice for listeners who want to adopt a low-carb diet. Dr. Hoffman also talks about the popular 5-2 diet and overnight fasting.
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CBD: The real deal
CBD, or cannabidiol, is definitely the next big thing! The CBD market is expected to hit $22 billion by 2022! CBD is purported to reduce cancer risk, decrease seizures, relieve pain, improve sleep, and alleviate anxiety. Is the hype well-deserved? Is CBD the miracle cure-all it is touted to be? Helping us to separate fact from fiction and learn the ins and outs of successful CBD use is our guest, Dr. Wyler Hecht.
Ease Anxiety and Depression Naturally
Millions of people worldwide struggle with anxiety and depression. Oftentimes powerful drugs are used with limited or no success. On this episode accomplished author and naturopathic physician and author Dr. Peter Bongiorno will discuss his comprehensive natural approach to healing anxiety and depression. He'll also talk about how to compliment existing pharmaceutical approaches. If you or a loved one suffers from anxiety and/or depression, you won't want to miss this show!
Skin Cancer Prevention Advice
It's that time of year again when we are all spending even more time outside in the sun. On this episode, Karolyn will talk to Dr. Paul Reilly, a veteran naturopathic oncologist, about ways to reduce risk of skin cancer. We will also learn how skin cancers are diagnosed and treated. More people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States than all other types of cancer combined so you won't want to miss this show!
Ketogenic diet in Cancer
The ketogenic diet is of the most popular diets that people diagnosed with cancer consider. Why is the ketogenic potentially helpful in cancer? What does the ketogenic diet consist of? Join us with our guest, Miriam Kalamian, EdM, MS, CNS and author of Keto for Cancer to learn more about the ketogenic diet in cancer care.
Cannabis in the context of cancer & pain
Cannabis is now on most people’s short list of things to consider when managing a diagnosis of cancer, and especially if pain is a part of the picture. Does cannabis deserve consideration in people with cancer and cancer-related pain? What do we know at this point? Join us with guest Mara Gordon, a global pioneer in medicinal cannabis as we explore the ins and outs of cannabis in cancer.
The Importance of the Patient's Story
How can you safeguard your unique needs in today’s world of medicine? Join us to learn how and why your own story is so important in the creation of personalized treatment. Nutritionist Andrea Nakayama takes us on a tour of how she empowers her clients by incorporating the unique stories and experiences of each person.
Delta-tocotrienol, small and mighty vitamin E
Vitamin E is actually a family of molecules with delta tocotrienol being the smallest. Despite its small size, research is accumulating that delta tocotrienol exerts the most powerful health effects. Dr. Barrie Tan, one of the world’s experts on delta tocotrienol joins us to share some the most recent clinical trials and findings on delta tocotrienol.
Understanding the Gut Brain Connection
They may seem like two very separate parts of the human body but it's actually surprising how intimately connected the gut is to the brain and vice versa. On this episode, pharmacists and nutritionist Ross Pelton will join Karolyn to talk about why this connection is so important to our over all health. The show will focus on how to enhance brain health by influencing gut health.
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Natural Strategies for Optimal Bone Health
Understanding Herbal Medicine
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Detoxification Done Right!
On this episode, Functional Medicine Nutritionist Andrea Nakayama will share her inspiring story about how she became interested in functional nutrition. She'll then share her expertise about how to do an effective detoxification protocol. She'll discuss her 3 Tiers of Nutrition Mastery and give practical advice on how to thrive!
New Findings on the Link between Obesity and Cancer
We will explore recent findings from an important global study on the connection between obesity and cancer. Director of Research for AICR, Dr. Nigel Brockton, will talk about the changing rate of obesity, which cancers are most connected to obesity and what we can do about this.
Ultimate Immune System Support
This time of year, the immune system could use a little extra boost. And that's what this episode is all about. Registered pharmacist and nutrition expert Ross Pelton will describe the connection between the gut and the immune system and how supporting that connection can help us stay healthy this time of year and throughout the entire year. You'll learn about a special type of probiotic that you can take to strengthen the immune system and enhance your energy. You won't want to miss this show!
Fear of Cancer Recurrence
Most people harbor some amount of fear about getting diagnosed with cancer. For those who are successfully treated for cancer to the point where they no longer have the disease, the fear of recurrence can be tremendous and significantly debilitating to one’s wellness. How can cancer survivors overcome this fear? Can cancer survivors live a fearless life after cancer? Let’s find out…
Going Beyond Conventional Cancer Therapies
On this episode, Karolyn talks with Dr. Michael Lerner and Laura Pole about the new online resource they created called Beyond Conventional Cancer Therapies (bcct.ngo). Listeners will learn about integrative healing practices that go beyond conventional cancer care. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, you won't want to miss this show!
Did You Know that Fitbit Found the Secret to Sound Sleep?
Fitbit analyzed six billion nights of sleep (yes, that’s billion!) from their users. What’s the single most important thing that users did to get consistent sound sleep? The Fitbit analysis showed that the most important thing you can do to get a great night’s sleep, night after night, is to go to bed and wake up around the same time every single day, including the weekends. Why the weekends? Because that helps us avoid “social jet lag.” We all know that jet lag is the inability to sleep while traveling but what’s social jet lag?