Get Well with Dr. Shel

33. Cold Lasers for Healing | Dr. Kirk Gair

Dr. Shel speaks with Dr. Kirk Gair, a chiropractor who specializes in low level, non-thermal lasers. He has taught laser therapy for the last five years and had research on lasers published in the Journal of Orthopedics and Rheumatology. Dr. Gair has used lasers in his practice to help with a litany of ailments - ranging from Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, body fat reduction, injuries, fractures, chronic pain, and even for sports performance enhancement - and especially to support for concussion a...

34. Mold, Candida & Food Sensitivities | Veronica Kent

In this episode, Dr. Shel speaks with Veronica Kent about a variety of topics, including food allergies, food sensitivities, immunology tests, and personal stories of ALS. Veronica is the President and CEO of Alletess Medical Laboratory, and an international leader in the field of food allergies, offering nutritional guidance, interpretive intelligence, and a clinical team that can work with patients and clinicians to ensure better outcomes and health from their test results. One thing you...

31. Purpose and Passion | Navigating Life

In today’s episode, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks about the role purpose, passion and meaning play in shaping our lives. When people talk about happiness or fulfillment in life, they tend to throw around these words without truly understanding how they differ from one another. Dr. Shel breaks down each aspect, such as what it means to have a “passion” in comparison to knowing your “purpose”. Imagine how dull and flat life would feel without them!

32. Faith Saved Me | Navigating Life

Today, Dr. Shelena Lalji brings you on a journey about the importance of faith, and how it has truly saved her and her family. Often, people mistake faith for religion, however, it is an expression of hope and confidence in that hope. She discusses her own personal experience with faith in the last year, and teaches us the ways to practice and implement faith into our lives. Without faith… we are nothing. One thing you can do is visit my website so we can assess your symptoms, and help you...

30. The Mighty Power of Mitochondria | Bridgit Danner, FDN-P

“Your house is your environment, really think about your purchases and how much natural fiber you bring into your home.”- Bridgit Danner   On this episode, Bridgit Danner joined us! She has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2004 and a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner since 2015. She ran a busy integrative medicine clinic for ten years and has done over 12,000 treatments in her career. After losing everything to toxic mold, Bridgit now educates her listeners about ...

29. Essential Oils for Improved Health | Jodi Sternoff Cohen

What most people don’t realize is that most of our pharmaceutical drugs are derived from plants, it’s much more mainstream than people realize.” -Jodi Sternoff Cohen   In today’s podcast, I speak with the wonderful Jodi Cohen, a multiple best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils. In addition to providing powerful and unique blends, Vibrant Blue Oils also educates humanity, synthesizing decades of leading scientific research to explain how essenti...

28. Advancements in ALS Treatments | Merit Cudkowicz, MD

To honor ALS Awareness Month, this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel features my good friend and one of my heroes, Dr. Merit Cudkowicz. She is the Director of the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS, Chief of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as the Director and the Julieanne Dorn Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. She has recently launched the first of its kind platform trial initiative in ALS, the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, a program that will greatly acce...

27. Lyme Disease and Chronic Infections | Darin Ingels, ND

On this episode Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shel speaks with Dr. Darin Ingels, a naturopathic doctor that specializes in Lyme disease. They discuss all things Lyme and Chronic Lyme, treatment protocols for a cure, and what chronic infections could be propagating your Lyme. Visit https://dariningelsnd.com/ for more of Dr. Darin!

26. Heal Yourself | Navigating Life

“Your body is a self-healing organism. By ignoring its natural self-repair process and entrusting a doctor immediately, you might be ignoring the very thing you need to heal.”  On this solo episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shel addresses the meaning behind self healing, if there’s purpose without passion, and tips for both healing yourself naturally: physically and emotionally. 

25. Healing Hormones for Great Skin | Trevor Cates, ND

Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Trevor Cates, an Amazon best-selling author of the book, “Clean Skin From Within”, and the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in the state of California. Today they discuss the importance of understanding it’s not just about what you put in your body, but also what products you put on your body, that impact the health of your skin. Use code Save20 to get 20% off your next purchase at The Spa Dr.® store.  Get Trevor’s FREE guide to the BEST and W...

24. Heal Your Autoimmune Disease | Gabe Golden

“Symptoms are very important, and they should be a great incentive for you to start learning about your body and what’s in the way of it functioning optimally.”   With so much conflicting information about autoimmune disease- how do we pick what’s right for our own treatment? Dr. Shel speaks with Gabe Golden, film director and producer, about his film, Lighting the Path, inspired by his 30-year challenge with rheumatoid arthritis. Gabe has such a remarkable healing journey and has overco...

23. Gut, Brain, and Hormonal Toxicity | Dr. Tom O’Bryan

Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Tom O'Bryan-one of the most sought after and respected leaders in the functional health community, and a recognized leader on the impact of gluten and food sensitivities on gut health, autoimmunity and the brain. He is the founder of TheDr.com and author of best-selling books, ‘The Autoimmune Fix’ and “You Can Fix Your Brain: Just 1 Hour a Week to the Best Memory, Productivity, and Sleep You've Ever Had”. Watch his free docu-series, BETRAYAL: Can We Stop Chr...

22. Dental Dangers: The ROOTS of Disease | Stuart Nunnally, DDS

Dr. Shelena Lalji interviews Dr. Stuart Nunnally, biological dentist. Dr. Nunnally is board certified in naturopathic medicine and is board certified in integrative biological dental medicine.  They talk about how dentistry impacts systemic health, and how poor dental health can contribute to worsening autoimmune and even neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re near Austin, TX, you can make an appointment with Dr. Nunnally here! Timestamps: [04:39] How is biological dentistry different fr...

An Integrative Approach to Breast Cancer | Nalini Chilkov, LAc, OMD

Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Nalini Chilkov, a leading-edge authority and pioneer in the field of Integrative Cancer Care, Cancer Prevention, and Immune Enhancement bringing more than 30 years of clinical experience with thousands of patients. Today they talk about creating a body where cancer cannot thrive. Download Dr. Nalini’s free cancer-preventative guide to Healthy Estrogen Balance.   Timestamps: [02:57] How is it possible to create a body where cancer can’t thrive? What c...

21. An Integrative Approach to Breast Cancer | Nalini Chilkov, LAc, OMD

Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Nalini Chilkov, a leading-edge authority and pioneer in the field of Integrative Cancer Care, Cancer Prevention, and Immune Enhancement bringing more than 30 years of clinical experience with thousands of patients. Today they talk about creating a body where cancer cannot thrive. Download Dr. Nalini’s free cancer-preventative guide to Healthy Estrogen Balance.   Timestamps: [02:57] How is it possible to create a body where cancer can’t thrive? What c...

20. Loving Your Imperfections | Navigating Life

Today, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks about the art of loving your imperfections, and how learning to embrace your individual self strengthens our mindset and those who surround us. The discussion of mental health is beyond important when talking about imperfections, and Dr. Shel explains the importance of a positive outlook on how we treat ourselves. The journey to love your imperfections is long and difficult, but is so rewarding!   Timestamps: [02:47] What role does perfectionism have on o...

Key Foods, Nutrients and Lifestyle Shifts To Optimize Immune Function | Sally LaMont, ND, LAc

Today, Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Sally LaMont, a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist. They talk about the importance of your gut health, discussing the best foods to support it and the products to avoid for optimal immune function. Learn more information on Dr. Sally’s Healthy Immune Reset Program, focusing on the value of food as medicine.  

19. Key Foods, Nutrients and Lifestyle Shifts To Optimize Immune Function | Sally LaMont, ND, LAc

Today, Dr. Shelena Lalji speaks with Dr. Sally LaMont, a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist. They talk about the importance of your gut health, discussing the best foods to support it and the products to avoid for optimal immune function. Learn more information on Dr. Sally’s Healthy Immune Reset Program, focusing on the value of food as medicine.  

18. Gratitude | Navigating Life

Navigating Life is a branch of Get Well with Dr. Shel where I use both my medical expertise and personal experiences to help and prevent you from encountering avoidable health and wellness challenges. This episode is about gratitude, how I found it amidst unprecedented personal struggles, and the practices we can all do to feel a little more grateful. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.

17. Treat YOUR Hashimoto's | Anshul Gupta, MD

Your thyroid gland regulates just about every other hormone in your body. So much so that it is known as the “master gland of the metabolism” and it is interwoven with every other major hormone and system in your body. I spoke with Dr. Anshul Gupta, Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine.     Conventional medicine doesn’t have all the answers for a vast majority of...

16. Reset your Thyroid | Alan Christianson, NMD

On this week’s episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, I spoke with Dr. Alan Christianson, a board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on Thyroid care. We’re going to be talking about iodine, what to do to “reset” your thyroid to optimal function, and how to take the first step. Dr. Christianson has been featured on countless media appearances including Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. He is the founding president behind the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physician...

15. Outsmart Endometriosis| Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC

My guest is a nationally acclaimed innovator and expert in the fields of integrative women’s health and reproductive health, sometimes called The Pelvic Guru - Dr. Jessica Drummond. Dr. Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute and author of a brand new book on women’s health, Outsmart Endometriosis.  She holds licenses in physical therapy and clinical nutrition and is a board certified health coach - and has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pe...

14. Exploring "The Hot Years" | Mache Seibel, MD, NCMP

My guest today is a nationally acclaimed expert in women’s wellness and menopause and a member of the Harvard Medical Faculty. Dr. Mache Seibel is a leading author of two best-selling books, The Estrogen Window and  The Estrogen Fix, and the Editor of the #1 digital magazine for midlife women HotYearsMag.com. Before transitioning his career to focus on menopause, Dr. Mache was a leading expert in infertility, performing one of the first In vitro fertilization successes in the United States....

13. Healing Unresolved Trauma | Keesha Ewers, PhD, MSN, ARNP, FNPc

Autoimmune disease is now the #1 chronic health problem. Functional medicine offers sound treatment, but is so often missing a critical piece of the puzzle. Dr. Keesha Ewers and I talk about trauma and grief - and how these can become the seeds of actual physical illness. Trauma can often be a family illness - with one person becoming ill, like in my own family, and everyone needing to integrate the stress, the fear and emotions - and the impact on their lives. I was stuck with what is call...

12. Self Care Principles | Navigating Life

I'm excited to announce that I have started a new branch of my podcast, Get Well with Dr. Shel, called Navigating Life, where I use both my medical expertise and personal experiences to help and prevent you from encountering avoidable health and wellness challenges. This episode is all about self care, which has garnered a lot of media attention recently, so much so it has become an entire $10 million a year industry! The Pew Research Center states that millenials spend about twice as mu...

11. Heavy Metal Detox | Wendy Myers, FDN-P, NC, CHHC

Today Dr. Shel speaks with Wendy Myers, FDN-P, NC, CHHC, an expert in detoxification and minerals.  She is passionate about educating the public on the importance of long term detoxing considering our toxic world.  She healed her own health issues through hair mineral analysis and developed a unique detox and supplement program, and wants to help others do the same. Wendy founded MyersDetox.com to communicate her research to the public in the areas of metal toxicology, detoxification, supp...

10. Naturopathic Oncology | Dr. Heather Paulson

My guest today is Dr. Heather Paulson, a board-certified Naturopathic Oncologist, Teacher, Best Selling Author, and Speaker. After experiencing cancer with several loved ones, Dr. Paulson left an impressive career in marine biology to attend medical school.  Dr. Paulson works with people undergoing cancer treatments, including radiation, surgery, and chemotherapy and helps them to integrate natural remedies in order to reduce side effects and reduce the risk of recurrence. She also works w...

9. Breast Cancer Conqueror | Dr. Véronique Desaulniers

Today, Dr. Shel interviews Dr. V, a two-time breast-cancer survivor, the founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror, the 7 Essentials System®, and co-founder of MyBreast Friend™. Her mission is to inspire women to be proactive with their breast health and to help them make informed decisions. Today we discuss all of her game-changing breast cancer programs. Dr. V is a Doctor of Chiropractic and the founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror, the 7 Essentials System®, and co-founder of MyBreast Friend™. He...

A Personal Announcement from Dr. Shel

8. Detoxification with Olive Oil | Tony Kasandrinos

Olive oil has been a central part of the Kasandrinos family for generations. Kasandrinos babies are even baptized with olive oil from our family’s land. In Greece, it’s customary to grow and press your own olive oil for family and friends. So, even after moving to the U.S., our family made sure to bring enough olive oil to enjoy until the next trip back to our family home in Niata, Greece. It was so much a part of our lives that we never realized most people in the U.S. have been drizzling s...

7. Stress, Adrenals and an Overwhelmed Planet | Marcelle Pick

I’m so excited about today’s interview!  Marcelle Pick is an OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about transforming the way women experience healthcare through an integrative approach.  Marcelle is currently a faculty member of The Institute of Functional Medicine and has served as a Medical Advisor to Healthy Living Magazine. She lectures on a variety of topics including weight loss resistance, infertility, stress & illness, and adrenal dysfunction. She is the author of several be...

6. Integrative Mental Health | Dr. Hyla Cass

Nationally acclaimed innovator and expert in the fields of integrative medicine, psychiatry, and addiction recovery, Dr. Cass has helped individuals to take charge of their health. One area of expertise has been helping individuals to withdraw from both psychiatric medication and substances of abuse with the aid of natural supplements. Many were from her own line of brain supplements that she and her partner/distributor recently discontinued. She is now focusing on hemp oil extract/CBD as an...

5. Functional Prostate Health | Dr. Geo Espinosa

Are you or do you know a man over 40? Then you HAVE to listen to this! On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Geo Espinosa, ND, LAc, IFMCP, CNS, clinical assistant professor of integrative and functional urology at New York University and author of Thrive—Don’t Survive: Dr. Geo’s Guide to Living Your Best Life Before & After Prostate Cancer. Learn the in’s and out’s of prostate health, made easy, with the expertise of Dr. Geo. Visit Dr. Geo’s website to...

4. Challenges of Self-Care & Boosting Mom’s Immunity | Madiha Saeed, MD

On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Madiha Saaed, THE Holistic Mom, MD! She is the author of Amazon bestseller "The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease"  and the brand-new holistic children’s book, “Adam's Healing Adventures”. Get a copy of her new book at https://adamshealingadventures.com/  Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.

3. IBS and the Power of Castor Oil | Marisol Teijeiro ND, BA

On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Marisol Teijero, a naturopathic doctor, about IBS, gut issues, the wonderful uses of castor oil, and having F.A.I.T.H. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.

2. Treating & Beating Fibromyalgia | Rodger Murphree, DC

It's not about learning to live with fibromyalgia...we've got to get the message out there that you can feel good again. On this episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Rodger Murphree, internationally recognized fibromyalgia expert. His “Murphree Method, ”a combination of functional and orthomolecular medicine, has helped thousands of people get healthy and feel good again. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person ...

1. Reclaim Your Menopause | Anna Cabeca, DO, FACOG

On the inaugural episode of Get Well with Dr. Shel, Dr. Shelena Lalji talks with Dr. Anna Cabeca, fellow OBGYN all about menopause, hormonal imbalances, and ditching toxicities as we age. Go to http://www.drshel.com/ if you are interested in telehealth visits, or in person visits for those in the Houston area.