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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.
On this episode we learn more about the fascinating Mediterranean botanical Arum Palaestinum. Dr. Benton Bramwell explains to listeners exactly how this herb can help improve health on a deep cellular level. Dr. Bramwell is a naturopathic physician and a Scientific and Regulatory Affairs consultant to the dietary supplement industry.
The advice to watch a Disney movie was inspired by a recent scientific study we read. That’s right, it was even written up in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). And it wasn’t just any old study, it was a randomized clinical trial which is considered the gold standard in research
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Sandra Marinella, author of the The Story You Need to Tell—Writing to Heal from Trauma, Illness, or Loss. Sandra will talk about the power of stories to transform personal wellness. She will share her how her personal writing helped with her breast cancer and how she has inspired thousands of others to greater wellness through telling their own stories.
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Dr. Gurdev Parmar, author of the recently published, Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology. Dr. Parmar will talk to us about naturopathic oncology and will highlight some critical components of this integrative approach. He will share recent findings on diet and cancer, side effect management, naturopathic considerations for specific cancer types as well as advanced integrative therapies.
These are challenging times for many as we all try to stay well during the COVID-19 pandemic. Common challenges of this experience include finding ways to deal with increased stress, practicing self-care, and maintaining healthy relationships with family, friends, and/or work colleagues. Wellness coaching can help individuals deal with this added level of stress and related challenges.
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Beverly Yates ND, naturopathic doctor. Feeling tired and worn-out? On this episode of Five to Thrive Live! we will talk about what is normal energy and we will discuss key strategies to improve energy. We will also discover which herbs can help improve your energy and wellbeing.
On this episode Karolyn interviews Dr. Danielle Citrolo about the unique and powerful nutrient, citicoline. Dr. Citrolo will describe benefits, safety profile, dosage and other aspects associated with taking citicoline as a dietary supplement. Dr. Citrolo received her doctorate in pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and is the Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for Kyowa Hakko USA.
Research is increasingly showing that processed foods are not good for us and when we eat processed foods we increase our cancer risk. On this episode, Dr. Nigel Brockton and Sheena Swanner from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) will tell listeners why processed foods are so problematic and also give some practical advice on how to reduce consumption of these harmful foods. AICR is a highly-respected non-profit organization that provides cutting-edge educational information about how to reduce cancer risk. You can find more information at AICR.org.
We warmly welcome our newest sponsor, Hyatt Life Sciences, the manufacturer of Afaya Plus®. Afaya Plus is a unique formulation that contains medicinal herbs from Eastern and Western medicine as well as key herbal isolates. Afaya Plus contains a proprietary blend of vanillin powder, turmeric powder, Peganum harmala (wild rue) powder, garlic powder, Arum palaestinum (Solomon’s Lily) powder and beta-sitosterol and also a small amount of vitamin C. This combination of herbs and extracts provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions.
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, James Greenblatt MD, integrative psychiatrist who specializes in an integrative approach to mental health. This show will provide a unique perspective on anxiety and depression in the face of the suicide epidemic. We will also discuss how to harness integrative strategies to lower the risk of suicide.
We all know what it means to feel restless, especially during this time of crisis. It’s that bottled up energy that bubbles inside looking for an exit, a release. Without relief, it just continues to simmer. The fact is, how we deal with that restless feeling is actually a learned behavior. And as with all habits, creating new behaviors and new ways of coping is not only possible, it’s vital as we grow and evolve as humans.
These are very challenging times right now and we need to do everything we can to protect our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing during this Covid-19 crisis. One of the best ways to do that is with movement, and yet that can be difficult given that most Americans need to follow social distancing and shelter in place rules to keep the virus from spreading.
