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On this show Karolyn talks with Dr. Tina Kaczor who is a naturopathic oncologist in Oregon. Dr. Kaczor will compare and contrast chemo brain and covid brain and provide practical advice on how to strengthen brain function with diet, lifestyle, and dietary supplements. Dr. Kaczor is also the co-host of the popular podcast, The Cancer Pod, and the Editor-in-Chief of the Natural Medicine Journal.
On this show Dr. Alschuler and Karolyn will talk about how to simplify your daily wellness routine. They will provide practical and easy-to-do health tips that apply to each of the Five to Thrive categories: diet, movement, environment, rejuvenation, and spirit. Wellness can be overwhelming but not when you have these simple health hacks that you can apply to your daily life right away.
Understanding grief and coping with a loss can be very difficult. On this show, Karolyn talks with two experts about grieving with a specific focus on the new diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder. Practical advice to help people cope with a loss is provided. Her experts are both professors at the University of Colorado College of Nursing. Dr. Heather Coats is also Director of Research for the Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association and Dr. Kerry Peterson is the Specialty Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program.
On this show, Karolyn talks with Dr. Brian Lawenda and Conner Middelmann about their new book, Empowered Against Cancer. Dr. Lawenda and Conner utilize an integrative approach to empower people diagnosed with cancer. They offer practical advice on how to optimize cancer treatments and thrive after a cancer diagnosis.
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with radiation oncologist, Dr. Manoj Reddy, radiation oncologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Reddy will talk to us about some of the exciting new advances in radiation therapy and explain how radiation therapy can make significant improvements in the lives of those with cancer.v
Research shows that self-affirmations can help with problem-solving, stress management, and overall wellness. On this show, Karolyn talks with researcher Janine Dutcher, PhD, who specializes in this type of research. Find out the pros and cons and how to effectively utilize self-affirmations to gain better health and manage stress.
Whether you are recovering from an illness, struggling with a loss, or are experiencing some other major life change, getting your life back to "normal" may be difficult. On this show, Lise and Karolyn provide practical tips and strategies to help you find your new normal. Given what's going on in the world right now, this topic will likely resonate with many listeners. If life is difficult for you right now, you won't want to miss this show!
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with geriatrician and best-selling author, Dr. Louise Aronson, as she uncovers a pervasive form of discrimination in healthcare – ageism. Dr. Aronson will explain how healthcare is not adequately serving the needs of elders. We will explore the consequences of ageism and Dr. Aronson will provide some strategies to address these issues.
On this show, leptin researcher and expert Kat James explains what leptin is and how we can impact leptin levels through diet. Kat is a true pioneer in this area and has used the scientific information she has gained to help transform her life, as well as the lives of many others. So if you're curious as to what diet you want to follow to gain optimal health, you won't want to miss this show!
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with pulmonologist and mindfulness teacher, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang. This episode will explore the importance of lung health to our overall health. We will discuss the hazards of the air we breathe and the impact of Covid-19 on lung health. Dr. Liang will share her key strategies for improving lung function.
On this episode, Karolyn interviews Terri Crudup who is an integrative oncology researcher, patient advocate, and breast cancer survivor. Terri was a part of the research team that recently published a study on the effectiveness of an integrative approach for breast cancer patients in the Journal of Oncology. She will share information about that study, as well as details about her own journey with breast cancer and practical advice for other cancer survivors.
We are each a work in progress, especially when it comes to building our health. In this episode of Five to Thrive Live!, hosts Karolyn Gazella and Lise Alschuler will explore what they understand health to mean. They will speak about the importance of integrity and commitment in seeking healing, but also of forgiveness and indulgence. Join us for inspiration, rejuvenation and serenity.
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with naturopathic doctor Mark Bricca. Dr. Bricca will share strategies that he has developed for helping people to address with their fear of dying. He will describe ways that we can create new perspectives that lead us to healing and a greater sense of inner peace, even in the face of death.
There are many misconceptions about fever and how it works with the immune system. On this show, Karolyn talks to Dr. Gurdev Parmar who is a naturopathic oncologist and expert on immunity. Dr. Parmar's new book, Arming the Immune System, goes into detail about how we can harness the power of the fever response to feel better and overcome illness. If you are interested in strengthening your immune system, you won't want to miss this show!
Keeping the brain firing on all cylinders can be challenging. On this show, Karolyn talks with Dr. Danielle Citrolo about the variety of things we can do to enhance brain health including memory, focus, and critical thinking. Dr. Citrolo, who is a Doctor of Pharmacy, will describe strategies based on diet, lifestyle, and dietary supplements.
There is power in being positive and grateful. On this episode Karolyn talks with colon cancer survivor and author Bunny Terry about how gratitude and positivity were indispensable tools in her healing journey. Bunny is the author of Lifesaving Gratitude and the Board Chair of the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico. We can learn so much from cancer survivors. You won't want to miss this show!
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with award-winning physician, Felice Gersh, who is board certified in OB-GYN and in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Gersh will give us a deeper understanding of why menopause happens, the symptoms of menopause, and how women can navigate the ups and downs of all stages of menopause.
