Integrative Practitioner Podcast
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe IPractitioner Podcast is the leading on-the-go resource for the latest news, trends, and strategies in the world of integrative medicine. Tune in for exclusive interviews and insights from a wide spectrum of top integrative practitioners and thought leaders as they delve in to what’s new in brain health, mind-body medicine, the microbiome, integrative nursing, and more, plus hear case studies, practice management tips, and Q&A with experts helping integrative healthcare professionals solve their toughest challenges. This podcast is presented by IntegrativePracitioner.com, the leading online resource for integrative healthcare practitioners and professionals, providing its users with access to the most up-to-date information for you, your patients, and your practice. Learn more at www.integrativepractitioner.com.
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Episodes
Racial Inequities in Integrative Medicine
December 14, 2020 15:11 - 24 minutes - 22 MBMichelle Maiers, DC, PhD, executive director of research and innovation at the Northwestern Health Sciences University Center for Health Healthcare Innovation, and Charles Sawyer, DC, Chuck Sawyer, special assistant to the president at the Northwestern Health Sciences University Center for Health Healthcare Innovation, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss race and diversity in integrative healthcare and call to action for practitioners. Find us at integrativ...
How Nutrition Shapes the Immune System
November 19, 2020 22:39 - 22 minutes - 18.6 MBGeri Brewster RD, MPH, CDN, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the influence of nutrition on the immune system and how the health of the microbiome can impact the immune response. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Natural Vision Care Considerations for Integrative Professionals
November 02, 2020 20:08 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBMarc Grossman, O.D., L.Ac., leading holistic eye doctor, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss natural and holistic approaches to eye health, including nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle considerations as well as how to incorporate vision care into an integrative healthcare team. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Managing an Integrative Practice in a Post-pandemic World
October 07, 2020 16:26 - 19 minutes - 16 MBHeather Skeens, MD, CFMP, cornea, cataract, and refractive fellowship trained integrative ophthalmologist and practice management expert, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss challenges facing integrative healthcare practices and paths forward following the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This episode is sponsored by the University of Western States. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Par...
Fundamentals of Creating a Robust Circadian Rhythm
August 21, 2020 14:51 - 20 minutes - 19.9 MBThe circadian rhythm, or “body clock,” shapes every function of the body, from the cellular level on up to cognitive power and social interactions. Yet, at this time during the pandemic, many of are cut off from the routines that previously helped maintain a strong circadian rhythm. Catherine Darley, ND, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss daily touchpoints patients can use to strengthen their rhythm, improving both sleep and daytime alertness. This episode i...
Strategies for Boosting Immune Resilience
July 30, 2020 16:29 - 10 minutes - 10.6 MBLaura Rokosz, PhD, pharmacologist and food scientist, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss practical approaches to boosting immune resilience with patients. This episode is sponsored by the University of Western States. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Improving Nutrition Outcomes with Patients
June 23, 2020 16:28 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBAshley Koff, RD, founder of The Better Nutrition Program, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss simple steps practitioners can take to improve nutrition outcomes with their patients. This episode is sponsored by the University of Western States. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Advancing Technology and the Future of Healthcare
June 23, 2020 16:17 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MBJeffrey Gladd, MD, chief medical officer of Fullscript, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss technology and navigating integrative medicine in a virtual world. This episode is sponsored by Fullscript. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Challenges of Herbal Medicine
June 01, 2020 17:33 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MBCarolina Brooks ND, BA, IFMCP, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss challenges in the herbal medicine industry and how to incorporate herbal medicine strategies to patient practice. This episode is sponsored by Fullscript. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Creating Positive Routines to Support Sleep and Mental Health
April 14, 2020 19:55 - 14 minutes - 14.7 MBCatherine Darley, ND, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss how immune function is impacted by sleep and how to create positive routines to support sleep and mental health. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Developing Successful Nutrition Protocols
March 30, 2020 19:19 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBKellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss components of a successful nutrition protocol and developing tailored nutrition plans for specific patient needs. This episode is sponsored by Ulan Nutritional Systems. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Integrating Health Coaching in Medical Practice
February 06, 2020 19:39 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MBGemma Nastasi, CAPP, CHNC, Laura Calascione-Nguyen, FMHC, NBC-HWC, and Jennifer Hanawald, NBC-HWC, join Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss what health coaching is, the benefits of health coaching, and how health coaches can integrate into the greater healthcare industry. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via f...
Perspectives On Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
February 06, 2020 19:33 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBAnn Haiden, DO, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss mast cell activation and its impact on neurology, mood, stress, and mitochondria. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
The Neurogastroimmune Complex
January 30, 2020 20:16 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MBGeri Brewster, RD, MPH, CDN and Stephen Cowan, MD, join Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the neurogastroimmune complex from preconception and beyond. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Health Coaching Bridges Wisdom Over Troubled Waters
January 28, 2020 14:59 - 14 minutes - 14.3 MBReed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss how health coaching bridges the gap between wisdom, information, and technology. This episode is sponsored by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Natural Remedies for Chronic Depression
January 23, 2020 18:05 - 9 minutes - 10.9 MBPeter Bongiorno ND, LAc, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to ketamine and what it teaches us about natural remedies for chronic depression. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Teaching Meal Planning to Patients
January 09, 2020 20:55 - 10 minutes - 11 MBTina Marinaccio, RDN, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss practical culinary tips, meal planning, meal prepping, and shopping strategies to help patients. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Cancer Stem Cell Research in Integrative Care
January 09, 2020 20:51 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBHolly Lucille, ND, RN, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss cancer stem cell research and its relevance to integrative practice. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Nutrition Strategies for Planetary Health
December 20, 2019 15:46 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBMary Purdy MS, RDN, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss strategies for counseling patients on how to make realistic behavior changes to improve human and environmental health. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Remedies and Recipes for Optimal Thyroid Health
December 12, 2019 19:58 - 13 minutes - 13.6 MBAndrea Beaman, HHC, AADP, Chef, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss various types of foods and herbs that can support the health of the thyroid. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
The Role of Our Food System in Chronic Disease
December 12, 2019 19:52 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBMark Hyman, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the ways our food system influences policy, science, health, social justice and environment and climate change. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Cooking is Medicine
December 05, 2019 20:04 - 10 minutes - 10.8 MBRobert Graham, MD, MPH, FACP, ABOIM, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the relationship between home cooking and health, as well as strategies to facilitate cooking for improved personal health. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Maintaining Healthy Vision with Integrative Eye Care
December 05, 2019 20:01 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBMarch Grossman, OD, LAc, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss how to treat eye disease through diet, exercise, lifestyle considerations, and targeted supplementation. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
The Role of Lifestyle Choices in Decision-making
November 25, 2019 18:43 - 24 minutes - 24.6 MBDavid Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the role of lifestyle choices including diet, sleep, nature exposure, appropriate use of digital technology, and stress in influencing decision-making. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Ancient Wisdom in the Future of Healthcare
November 25, 2019 18:36 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBJeffrey Bland, PhD, FACN, FACB, CNS, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss nutrigenomics and how nutrigenomic profiling can be applied to personalized lifestyle medicine. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Psychedelic Research in Palliative Care
November 14, 2019 20:18 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBAnthony Bossis, PhD, DABCN joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss clinical implications from psychedelic research for palliative and hospice care. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Autoimmunity and Viral Agents
November 14, 2019 20:12 - 8 minutes - 8.95 MBChristopher Bump, DC, MS, IFMCP, CNS, DABCN joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the herpes virus, autoimmunity, and various modes of viral influence on immune reaction. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
An Integrative Approach to Men’s Health
October 31, 2019 18:36 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBMyles Spar, MD, MPH, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss proven ways of engaging men in the improvement of their own health. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Integrating Specialties for Optimal Patient Care
October 31, 2019 18:24 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBRobert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FA, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss providing effective treatment by seeing patients as the whole human body, not as cases involving only a single system. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Nutrigenomics Made Simple
October 17, 2019 18:55 - 12 minutes - 12 MBDavid Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the importance of incorporating culinary instruction into patient care. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Nutrition Education Meets Culinary Instruction
October 17, 2019 18:46 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBJeanne Petrucci, MS, RDN, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the importance of incorporating culinary instruction into patient care. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
How Healthy People Make for a Healthier Planet
October 11, 2019 17:01 - 15 minutes - 14 MBMimi Guarneri, MD, FACC, ABOIM, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss environmental toxins in disease and how climate change impacts human health acutely and chronically. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Understanding Inflammation to Optimize and Restore Patient Health
October 11, 2019 16:49 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBWill Cole, DC, IFMCP, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the inflammation spectrum and steps to reduce inflammatory response in patients. This episode is sponsored by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Nutrition-based Approach to Adrenal Fatigue
September 23, 2019 18:54 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBKellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss nutrition and lifestyle approaches to address adrenal fatigue and dysfunction with patients. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Care Application
August 28, 2019 19:11 - 10 minutes - 11.1 MBNancy Gahles, DC, CCH, RSHom(NA), OIM, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss mindfulness-based stress reduction and how to apply the practice in patient care for mental and physical conditions, including gestational hypertension. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Utilizing Medicinal Mushrooms for Patient Care
June 24, 2019 19:35 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBCarolina Brooks, ND, BA, IFMPC, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss how medicinal mushrooms can be used in patient practice, including popular varieties, nutrition and medical constituents of mushrooms, and safety and side effect considerations. Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.
Integrative approaches to traumatic brain injury
January 28, 2019 20:27 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBAdam Breiner, ND, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions, as well as natural approaches to healing an injured brain.
Integrative medicine role in suicide prevention
January 28, 2019 20:21 - 11 minutes - 9.99 MBJames Greenblatt, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the public health crisis of suicide, as well as a genetic, biological, and psychosocial model for understanding and preventing suicide
Hormone replacement therapy in functional medicine
January 28, 2019 20:16 - 21 minutes - 19.1 MBJoel Evans, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the functional medicine approach to prescribing hormone replacement therapy, as well as the role of bio-identical hormone replacement.
Intracellular Biochemical Pathways Associated with Aging
December 17, 2018 18:29 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBRobert Rountree, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the pervasive pathological processes involved in senescence and how these processes can lead to aged-related disease.
Keys to Assessing Patient Nutrition Needs
December 17, 2018 18:25 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBAshley Koff, RD, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss various testing methods and tools to assess patients’ status of current nutrition and individual nutrition needs.
Pediatric Perspectives on Autoimmune Disease
December 17, 2018 14:05 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBNancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the ever-increasing incidence of pediatric autoimmune disorders such as PANS and PANDAS.
Ancient Medicine in Modern Healthcare
December 17, 2018 14:00 - 22 minutes - 23 MBJosh Axe, DNM, DC, CNS, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, including how to apply in patient practice and how these principles impact aspects of natural medicine such as brain health, food sensitivities, immunity, stress relief, and inflammation.
Untangling the Web of Gut Dysbiosis, Immune Activation, and Histamine Intolerance
December 10, 2018 14:48 - 13 minutes - 13 MBMichael Ruscio, DC, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss dietary, probiotic, environmental, and lifestyle strategies for gastrointestinal dysbiosis, immune activation, and histamine intolerance.
Why Chronic Disease is an Environmental Issue
December 10, 2018 14:41 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MBIsadora Guggenheim, ND, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss how chronic conditions have impaired epigenetic sources, as well as appropriate identification, testing and treatment protocols to reverse chronic disease.
Measuring Biology Versus Symptomology
December 03, 2018 16:22 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBDane Donohue, DC, joins Integrative Practitioner editor Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the fully integrated wellness program, and how he uses a wellness score including relevant biometric and laboratory data to asses a patient needs.
Benefits of Guided Imagery
December 03, 2018 16:17 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBBelleruth Naparstek, ACSW, joins Integrative Practitioner editor Katherine Rushlau, to discuss key research findings on the power and efficacy of guided imagery therapies. Featuring a sample guided imagery exercise, Naparstek also discusses the pros and cons of mind-body interventions and some practical tips on using the technique.
Using Genetics for Optimal Health
November 19, 2018 19:45 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBKenneth Pelletier, PhD, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss epigenetics, how to realistically use and understand genetic information, and apply in patient practice.
Effectively Leveraging Technology in Patient Practice
November 19, 2018 19:40 - 14 minutes - 14.9 MBSteven Feyrer-Melk, PhD, M.ED joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the technology-engagement triad and how advancements in health-related devices and applications can assist in a personalized, whole-person approach to patient care.
Integrative Medicine for Sexual Dysfunction
November 08, 2018 18:39 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBBarbara Bartlik, MD, and Janet Mindes, PhD, join Integrative Practitioner editor Katherine Rushlau to discuss new and more holistic solutions to sexual problems.