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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.
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.
