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Heart Disease and Cancer: Common Pathways and Integrative Approaches

Heart Disease and Cancer: Common Pathways and Integrative Approaches

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.

Preparing for the Covid-19 Cold & Flu Convergence

Preparing for the Covid-19 Cold & Flu Convergence

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!

DNA Testing to Improve Cancer Treatment

DNA Testing to Improve Cancer Treatment

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.

Boosting Immunity During Times of Covid and Cold & Flu

Boosting Immunity During Times of Covid and Cold & Flu

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.

The Value of Group Visits in Cancer Care

The Value of Group Visits in Cancer Care

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.

Making Meditation a Regular Practice

Making Meditation a Regular Practice

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.

Managing Stress During Difficult Times

Managing Stress During Difficult Times

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.

Understanding the Herb Arum Palaestinum for Cancer

Understanding the Herb Arum Palaestinum for Cancer

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.

Writing Your Story For Healing and Well-Being

Writing Your Story For Healing and Well-Being

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.

A Deep Dive into Naturopathic Oncology

A Deep Dive into Naturopathic Oncology

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.

Should You Take Supplemental Citicoline?

Should You Take Supplemental Citicoline?

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.

The Problem with Processed Foods

The Problem with Processed Foods

Research is increasingly showing that processed foods are not good for us and when we eat processed foods we increase our cancer risk. On this episode, Dr. Nigel Brockton and Sheena Swanner from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) will tell listeners why processed foods are so problematic and also give some practical advice on how to reduce consumption of these harmful foods. AICR is a highly-respected non-profit organization that provides cutting-edge educational information about how to reduce cancer risk. You can find more information at AICR.org.

An Integrative Approach to Preventing Suicide

An Integrative Approach to Preventing Suicide

Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, James Greenblatt MD, integrative psychiatrist who specializes in an integrative approach to mental health. This show will provide a unique perspective on anxiety and depression in the face of the suicide epidemic. We will also discuss how to harness integrative strategies to lower the risk of suicide.