#126 Link Between Mold & Chronic Health Conditions

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      Link Between Mold & Chronic Health Conditions

Neil Nathan, MD has been Board Certified in Family Practice and Pain Management and is a Founding Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. With Dr. Rich van Konynenburg he did the ground-breaking clinical research which demonstrated the importance of methylation chemistry in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and he has just completed a study with Dr. Robert Naviaux on the metabolomics of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. He has written several books, including Healing is Possible: New Hope for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Persistent Pain, and Other Chronic Illnesses and On Hope and Healing: For Those Who Have Fallen Through the Medical Cracks. He is the host of an internationally syndicated radio program/podcast on Voice America called The Cutting Edge of Health and Wellness Today. He has been working to bring an awareness that mold toxicity is a major contributing factor for patients with chronic illness and lectures internationally on this subject.

He has been practicing medicine for 44 years and has recently relocated his medical practice to the Redwood Valley Clinic in Northern California. He can be contacted most easily through his website www.neilnathanmd.com, through which consultations are available.

Dr. Nathan has been treating chronic complex medical illnesses for 25 years now, and Lyme disease for the past 15 years. He has been a member of ILADS and lectures internationally on a wide range of medical topics. He has just completed a new book Mold & Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatments, 2016.

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#125 Are You Predisposed to Autoimmune Disorders?

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Mark R. Engelman, MDMark R. Engelman, MD

Are You Predisposed to Autoimmune Disorders?

      Are You Predisposed to Autoimmune Disorders?

Mark R. Engelman, M.D., is the Founder and President of the Engelman Health Institute. He is also a permanent Clinical Consultant for Cyrex Laboratories. Dr. Engelman’s medical record includes 23 years as the director of St. Joseph’s Medical Center emergency department; a standby physician for two American Presidential administrations; President of the Maricopa County American Heart Association; Chief Physician for the Arizona Boxing Commission, Founder and CEO of AmeriMed American Hospitals in Mexico; and an expert speaker on emergency medicine both nationally and internationally.

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#124 Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Dr. DikranianAra Dikranian, MD

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

      Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dr. Ara Dikranian recently joined the Cabrillo Center for Rheumatic Disease. Prior, he worked as a Senior Rheumatologist at the San Diego Arthritis Medical Clinic (SDAMC). Dr. Ara Dikranian joined SDAMC in 2004. “Dr. D,” as he is known to his patients, comes from a long family line of health care providers, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and two uncles. His enthusiasm, compassion and love for rheumatology are greater today than ever before.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in psychobiology in 1991 and his medical degree in 1995, both from the University of Southern California. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine, and fellowship in rheumatology, at the University of California, San Diego between 1995 and 2000, when he received his rheumatology board certification. Today, he calls SDAMC home and he’s part of the Sharp network of recommended physicians. He is the current chair of the Arthritis Foundation San Diego chapter advisory board. He volunteers his time for uninsured patients through the San Diego County Medical Association Foundation Project Access program. He has been honored by being named Arthritis Foundation Community Outreach Volunteer of the Year in 2011. He is a speaker for and advisor to various pharmaceutical companies. He has participated in over 100 clinical research studies that have helped develop many of our current therapeutics for various rheumatologic conditions.

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#123 Medical Foods: Nutrition for Healing

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Dr. David SilverDavid Silver, MD

Medical Foods: Nutrition for Healing

      Medical Foods: Nutrition for Healing

Dr. Silver currently serves as Chief Medical Officer and formerly held the positions of President and Chief Operating Officer at Targeted Medical Pharma. Dr. Silver is a practicing board certified rheumatologist and internist with privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California and served as clinical chief of rheumatology at Cedars Sinai from October 2000 to September 2004. Since June 1993, Dr. Silver has taught at the University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine in various capacities and in July 2004 was named an associate clinical professor. From December 1994 to October 2008, Dr. Silver served as the director of the Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and, since January 1993, Dr. Silver has served as associate medical director of the Osteoporosis Medical Center, a non-profit research corporation in Beverly Hills, California. From May 2003 to April 2006, Dr. Silver served as member of the scientific advisory committee of the American College of Rheumatology and, from May 2000 to April 2002, he served as a member of the awards and grants committee. Dr. Silver has written a book entitled Playing Through Arthritis: How to Conquer Pain and Enjoy Your Favorite Sports and Activities. Dr. Silver has also been granted several research grants to study osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and epicondylitis. Dr. Silver is the author of numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and has regularly accepted speaking engagements on various topics in rheumatology. Dr. Silver also serves as peer reviewer for Arthritis and Rheumatism, Clinical Rheumatology, Osteoporosis International, Journal of Osteoporosis and American Journal of Managed Care. Dr. Silver received a Bachelor of Arts degree in medical sciences with a minor in economics from Boston University and a medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine. He did his residency training in internal medical at Northwestern University School of Medicine and his fellowship in Rheumatology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

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#122 Intimacy and Chronic Pain: How to Bring Back that Lovin’ Feeling

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Dr. Liza LealLiza Leal, MD, DAAPM

Intimacy and Chronic Pain: How to Bring Back that Lovin’ Feeling

      Intimacy and Chronic Pain: How to Bring Back that Lovin' Feeling

Dr. Liza Leal, M.D., is a specialist in pain management and a member of the Faculty of the American Academy of Pain Management for 2004. Cupid’s Challenge provides the double authority of the author’s medical expertise and her firsthand experience as a chronic pain survivor and thriver. After being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1995, Dr. Leal spent three years in a wheelchair while completing her medical degree at the University of Texas and doing her internship. She now works closely with patients who live with chronic pain, many of whom must deal with its effects on their relationships. A strong advocate for patients’ rights, she is also a frequent lecturer to academic and community audiences and has written for several publications. Doctor Leal’s expertise in pain management methods and her experience in treating and advising patients whose sexual relationships are adversely affected by recurrent pain make her eminently well qualified to write authoritatively about chronic pain’s multifarious effects on couples’ sex lives and the many strategies that partners can use to deal with chronic pain in the bedroom.

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#121 Chronic Pain: Beyond Tissue

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Joe TattaJoe Tatta, DPT

Chronic Pain: Beyond Tissue

      Chronic Pain: Beyond Tissue

Dr. Joe Tatta is a doctor of physical therapy, board certified nutrition specialist and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in treating persistent pain and lifestyle-related musculoskeletal, metabolic and autoimmune health issues. His mission is to create a new paradigm around treating persistent pain and reverse our global pain epidemic. He is the creator of the Healing Pain Online Summit and the host of The Healing Pain Podcast designed to broaden the conversation around natural strategies toward solving persistent pain. Dr. Tatta is the author of the best selling book Heal Your Pain Now; A Revolutionary Program to Reset Your Brain and Body for a Pain-Free Life by Da Capo Press. He is currently in private practice and also provides Online Health Consulting to help people achieve a pain-free life free from chronic disease.

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5 Health Benefits of White Mulberry Tea

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When tea comes to mind, it is a hot and soothing cup of joy that relaxes the body on a cold night or relieves symptoms when feeling sick. Organic white mulberry tea surpasses those perceptions and has incredible health benefits that will help you feel better right away.

White mulberry tea derives from the leaves of the mulberry tree that originated from Asia. It is caffeine free that contains various healthy ingredients that help eliminate and treat major health issues such as diabetes. Mulberry tea has a variety of nutrients such as: calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, amino acids, 1-DNJ (1-deoxinorjirimiycin), phytosterol, quercetin, flavonoids, carotenoids, chlorophyll, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6 and vitamin C.

In comparison to green tea, white mulberry tea contains 2.5 times more iron and ten times more calcium found in milk. No wonder this tea holds a major responsibility within maintaining one’s well-being. There are 5 healthy benefits from drinking white mulberry tea.

  1. Blood Sugar Balancer: One of many imperative health issues that mulberry tea help control diabetes. 1-DNJ (1-Deoxinorjirimiycin) is the substance that keeps the uncontrollable amounts of sugar away that triggers the blood sugar levels to increase. In treating diabetes, getting a grasp of blood sugar levels on a consistent basis is key. In prediabetes and diabetes, the blood sugar levels rise, and the body produces more insulin, leading to insulin insensitivity/resistance. 1-DNJ minimize the sugar imbalance leading to healthier blood sugar levels.  
  2. Weight Loss: 1-DNJ (1-Deoxinorjirimiycin) also assists in weight loss. It blocks the unnecessary carbohydrates from digesting and turning into sugars. DNJ is also know to supports good bacteria health.
  3. Appetite Control: Organic white mulberry tea can reduce your appetite and burn more calories. Having a cup 30 minutes prior to your meal will kickstart the 1-DNJ to block those carbohydrates in your meal. Along with drinking this tea specifically for weight loss, it is key to have a healthy lifestyle of diet and exercise.
  4. Vital Nutrients: Vitamin A, and B1, found in white mulberry tea helps with your skin, eyes, nervous system and immune system. This tea has shown sign of improvements in vision and reflexes, lessen dark spots and blemishes, and stronger resistance to bacteria and viruses.
  5. Liver Health: White mulberry tea also serves as an antioxidant and helps cleanses out the liver of toxic waste accumulated from excess alcohol and other chemical substances.  

There are many tea brands that have their own white mulberry tea but my favorite brand is organicmulberrytea.com. This product is found mainly in Japanese grocery stores so getting it online may be the most convenient way to try it for yourself and family. There is a store locator on their site that can be used to find stores near you that carry the tea.

BTW- instead of using one tea bag per cup, I actually cut the paper tea bag and pour ½ teaspoon into a cup of hot water, then I just add more hot water as needed. This makes the tea bag last longer and you can get 5-6 cups of tea out of one bag. I believe drinking the tea leaves will also give you more of an overall advantage!

Get your Organic White Mulberry Tea and sip for better wellness!

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#120 Testosterone Treatment for Prostate Cancer

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Samuel Denmeade, MD

Testosterone Treatment for Prostate Cancer

      Testosterone Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Dr. Samuel Denmeade is a professor of oncology and urology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and co-leader of the Prostate Cancer Program for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. He also has appointments in the Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences and Department of Biomolecular Engineering. His areas of clinical expertise include bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Dr. Denmeade earned his M.D. from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. He completed his residency at the University of Chicago. He performed a fellowship in oncology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and a fellowship in medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

His research interests include prostate and renal cancer, bladder cancer and targeted drug development.

Dr. Denmeade was named the Carolyn and Bill Stutt Scholar by The Patrick C. Walsh Prostate Cancer Research Fund in 2012.

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The Nordic Walk

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Discover a great new way to walk around town or boost your next hike with Nordic walking.  Using these great Nordic walking poles is a great way to increase your heart rate during a low impact workout.  The typical walker will use about 70% of their muscles, while a Nordic walker will use up to 90% of their muscles and burn up to 40% more calories!

What started out as a way for cross country skiers to workout year round, these walking poles have taken on a life of their own.  Discovered and honed by fitness guru Bern Zimmermann, Nordic walking has become a fast favorite all across Europe.  Thanks to its many benefits and easy technique, Zimmermann has even founded the American Nordic Walking Association (ANWA) to help people ease back into healthy living.

The poles are uniquely designed to help you increase stride, length, and speed.  Using the poles during your walk helps with posture and to relieve tension from problem areas across the body, like in your shins, hips, knees and back.

Try using the poles the next time you and a few pals get together for a good, long hike. A great way to boost regular fitness workouts, Nordic walking is a relatively simple way to add some fun to the same old trails! 

My favorite Nordic walking sticks found here https://drsusanne.com/NWN are affordable and great quality. The accessories come at no extra costs and are easy to use. Please use the ID #813353 when making your purchase.

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https://drsusanne.com/NWN

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#119 Best Superfoods for You

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Sherry TorkosSherry Torkos, BScPhm, RPh

Best Superfoods for You

      Best Superfoods for You

Sherry Torkos, B.Sc.Phm., R.Ph., is a pharmacist, author, certified fitness instructor and health enthusiast who enjoys sharing her passion with others. She graduated with honors from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1992. Since that time she has been practicing holistic pharmacy in the Niagara region of Ontario. Her philosophy of practice is to integrate conventional and complementary therapies to optimize health and prevent disease. Torkos has won several national pharmacy awards for providing excellence in patient care. As a leading health expert, she has delivered hundreds of lectures to medical professionals and the public. Torkos is frequently interviewed on news shows throughout North America and abroad. She has authored 18 books and booklets, including Saving Women’s Hearts, The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine and The Glycemic Index Made Simple.

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