On this episode, integrative optometrist Elise Brisco, OD, will discuss how cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy can affect eye health. She will focus on dry eyes but will also mention other eye health issues as well. Dr. Brisco is the founder of Hollywood Vision Center and cofounder of the Rehabilitative Vision Clinic at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Fabulous Fermented Foods
Enhance Your Energy Naturally
On this episode, "end fatigue" expert Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, gives listeners practical advice on how they can enhance energy. This show is especially beneficial for people diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. If you struggle with fatigue, you won't want to miss this show. Dr. Teitelbaum is a board certified internist and nationally known expert in the fields of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep and pain. He is also Director of the Practitioners Alliance Network (PAN) and author of numerous books.
Ayurveda as an Integrative Approach to Health
The Healing Power of Aromatherapy
On this episode, Karolyn talks to Dr. Judith Boice about how to use aromatherapy to thrive. Dr. Boice will describe how aromatherapy works and how to easily apply it to your healing program. Dr. Boice is a natropathic oncologist and licensed acupuncturist who helps patients move beyond illness to create optimal wellness.
Ketonutrition: Emerging Science and Applications
Testing the Microbiome: Advances and Applications
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, certified nutritionist, Christine Rosche. The gut microbiome plays an essential role in our health and changes in the microbiome are associated with various diseases. This episode will focus on the latest advances in testing the microbiome and digestive function.
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Rebuild Your Life After Cancer
On this episode, mental health expert Rebecca Palpant Skimkets will give listeners advice on how to effectively re-enter life post cancer treatment. This show will actually benefit anyone who is presently dealing with a life crisis. Rebecca's work focuses on reducing the stigma around seeking mental healthcare for cancer survivors. She is also in the process of writing a book on this subject that describes her own experience with cancer.
Informed Oncology - A Risk-Benefit Approach to Individualizing Care
Get More Glutathione!
On this episode, Dr. Danielle Citrolo will talk about why glutathione, the "master antioxidant," is so critical to health. She'll discuss how to get glutathione from diet and other key nutrients and how to successfully supplement glutathione. Dr. Citrolo is an expert on how to enhance health with glutathione so if you are looking for ways to heal from illness and achieve optimal wellness with glutathione, you won't want to miss this show!
Sentient Beauty – Skin is our Third Brain
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Paul Schulick, master herbalist and founder of New Chapter herbs as we discuss how the health of our skin is tied to our inner health. Learn the connections between health, our skin, our microbiome and our happiness. We will also explore some do’s and don’ts of beauty products.
Natural Solutions for Menopausal Insomnia, Weight Gain, and Hot Flashes
Menopause can be an uncomfortable time in a woman’s life with hot flashes, trouble sleeping and weight gain. Fortunately, there are many natural ways to reduce all of these issues. Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Dr. Tori Hudson, a world renowned expert in women’s health, as she shares her top solutions for all of these menopausal maladies!
Boosting Brain Power with Nutrition
The human brain is fascinating. And what's even more exciting is that we can positively influence brain power by what we eat and through our lifestyle. On this episode, nutrition expert Ray Griffiths will provide practical advice on how we all can boost brain power with nutrition and lifestyle. If you are having difficulty concentrating, experiencing mental health issues, or wanting to enhance memory and other brain functions, you won't want to miss this episode!
How Gut Bacteria Change Our Estrogen Levels
The bacteria in our gut have tremendous influences on our health, including estrogen levels. In turn, we can influence our gut bacteria with our lifestyle. Dr. Nalini Chilkov joins Five to Thrive Live! to discuss the connection between gut bacteria and our estrogen levels – and why this is important to our health.
Integrative Care for Optimal Vision
On this episode, Karolyn talks with eye health expert Dr. Elise Brisco about natural solutions for many common eye issues. Dr. Brisco is considered a leading expert in the area of integrative optometry and will discuss dry eyes and vision problems, as well as diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. If protection your eye health is a top priority, you won't want to miss this show!
The Brain and Body Axis in Women
Dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an uncomfortable digestive issue that many people are dealing with. On this episode, Karolyn will be joined by integrative health medical expert Mona Morstein, ND, to learn about the effective diagnosis and treatment of IBS. If you or a loved one is suffering with abdominal pain and cramping, gas and bloating, and/or diarrhea or constipation, you won't want to miss this show!
How to Create a Healthy "Media Diet"
On this episode, Karolyn will interview Jodie Jackson, the author of the new book You Are What you Read. We know the effect food has on our health. A balanced diet of quality, fresh food does us far more good than junk food. The same is true for the news. On a steady diet of bad news, our sense of individual and social well-being suffers. Instead of being passive recipients of this steady diet of negativity, there are six simple ways we can refuse to accept this harmful status quo — and improve the world we live in. If you are frustrated (or even obsessed!) with the news media, you won't want to miss this show!
Understanding the Power of Deaming
You may not give much thought to your dreams but perhaps you should. And what if you don't dream, is that a problem? On this episode, Karolyn will talk to world renowned dream/sleep expert Rubin Naiman, PhD, about the importance of dreaming and how dreams can help enhance health and consciousness. This is a fascinating topic with an engaging expert so you won't want to miss this show!