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Episode 22: Mastering the Microbiome and Optimizing Gut Health with Dr. Tom Fabian
December 13, 2023Designs for Health

Dr. Fabian is a leading expert on the role of the microbiome in health, immune function, chronic disease, and aging. As a translational scientist, his primary focus is on the clinical application of microbiome research in the integrative and functional medicine space. He received his PhD in molecular biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and has worked as a biomedical researcher in the biotechnology industry, and more recently, as a consultant in the microbiome testing field.

Episode 21: Empowering the Mom Doctor with Naturopathic Medicine with Dr Elana Roumell
December 6, 2023Designs for Health

Dr. Elana Roumell is a pediatric naturopathic doctor and mom of 3 with a mission to teach moms how to safely be a Doctor Mom. She teaches parents how to transform their fear, panic and overwhelm when their child is sick into feeling calm, competent, and confident to prevent illness and treat sickness wisely.

Episode 20: Designing a Healthier Health Practice: A Lesson in Better Business with Dr. Z
November 29, 2023Designs for Health

Dr. Brandy Zachary is a powerful and unique functional medicine teacher and award-winning practice owner. She has taken functional practices from zero to $1.8 million in mere months and has worked with thousands of health entrepreneurs on their branding, marketing, sales, speaking, clinical and practice strategies. Dr. Z helps practitioners grow 6 and 7 figure business and is passionate about the business of health and rapid practice growth.

Episode 19: Supplementing Your Health: The Facts Behind Natural Products Research with Dr. Chris D’Adamo
November 22, 2023Designs for Health

Dr. Chris D’Adamo is an epidemiologist with expertise in the synergistic effects of healthy lifestyle, environmental exposures, and genetics on human health and wellness. He received his PhD in epidemiology, is the Director for the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and is on the Scientific Advisory Board at Designs for Health.

Episode 18: Healing Your Gut and Your Relationship with Gluten with Dr. Tom O’Bryan
November 15, 2023Designs for Health

Dr. Tom O’Bryan is an internationally recognized and sought-after speaker specializing in wheat, its impact on health, and the development of autoimmune diseases as they occur inside and outside the gut. Dr. Tom is the author of You Can Fix Your Brain and The Autoimmune Fix, the creator of the documentary series “Betrayal: The Autoimmune Solution They’re Not Telling You” and he holds teaching positions with the Institute of Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences.

Episode 16: Maximizing Memory Retention: The Power of CoQ10 and GG with Dr. Barrie Tan
November 1, 2023Designs for Health

Return podcast guest and Designs for Health Chief Science Officer Dr. Barrie Tan is back on the Conversations for Health podcast for a continuation of our conversation about Vitamin E and  Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Together we discuss Dr. Tan’s invention of the combined CoQ10 and GG compound, key differences and similarities of ubiquinone and ubiquinol, and CoQ10 as a memory retention and agent that can counteract adverse effects of statin medications.

Episode 15: Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Through Functional Medicine with Dr. Nancy O’Hara
October 25, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features Dr. Nancy O’Hara, MD, author of Demystifying PANS/PANDAS: A Functional Medicine Desktop Reference on Basal Ganglia Encephalitis. Nancy is a board-certified pediatrician who specializes in treating PANS, PANDAS and BGE and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Episode 14: Debunking Diabetes Myths: Effectively Managing Blood Sugar with Dr. Beverly Yates
October 18, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features Dr. Beverly Yates ND, an internationally acclaimed diabetes expert who uses the Yates Protocol to help people get control over their blood sugar, reclaim their energy, and enjoy life again. The Yates Protocol was developed over the course of her 20-plus-year clinical career, using the Systems Approach from her prior career as an MIT-trained Electrical Engineer.

Episode 13: Mastering Menopause Through Nutrition, Hormones and Self Advocacy with Esther Blum
October 11, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features integrative dietitian and menopause expert Esther Blum.  Over the last 27 years, Esther has helped thousands of women master menopause through the perfect cocktail of nutrition, hormones and self advocacy.

Episode 12: Trust Your Gut: Functional Lab Testing for Optimal GI Health with Dr. Oscar Coetzee
October 4, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features gut health expert Dr. Oscar Coetzee. Dr. Coetzee has been a pioneer in the field of nutritional science and research for more than 25 years and currently serves as the Clinical Director of the Nutrition Department at Natural Healthcare Center.

Episode 11: Rethinking Drinking: Exploring the Health Benefits of an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Jolene Park
September 27, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features Gray Area Drinking expert Jolene Park. Jolene stopped drinking in 2014 and has studied the functional impact of food, emotions, environments, and movement in relationship to our physical bodies, which she speaks about in her TED talk about gray area drinking.

Episode 10 – A Holistic Approach to Improving Fertility in Both Men and Women with The Fertility Expert
September 20, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features The Fertility Expert Dr. Marc Sklar. Dr. Marc is a natural fertility expert who has been helping couples get pregnant for 20 years and his mission is to help couples feel confident about their fertility journey.

Episode 9 – A Deep Dive into Female Hormones at Every Stage with Dr. Carrie Jones
September 13, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features Dr. Carrie Jones, a Naturopathic Physician who is board-certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology with a Master's in Public Health having over 17 years in the field of functional and integrative medicine.

Episode 8 – A Functional Approach to Balancing Hormones with Becky Murray
September 6, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features nurse practitioner Becky Murray. Becky has been practicing functional medicine for over 25 years and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board at Designs for Health.

Episode 7: Heart Disease Prevention for Women with Dr. Mark Menolascino
August 30, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features Dr. Mark Menolascino, the Medical Director of the Meno Clinic – Center for Functional Medicine.

Episode 6: Advances in the Prevention of Dementia and Alzheimer’s with Dr. Kat Toups — Part 2
August 23, 2023Designs for Health

This two-part episode of Conversations for Health features Dr. Kat Toups, a Functional Medicine Psychiatrist at Bay Area Wellness in Walnut Creek, CA, and organizer and administrator for Bay Area Functional Medicine Group since 2012.

Episode 5: Advances in the Prevention of Dementia and Alzheimer’s with Dr. Kat Toups — Part 1
August 16, 2023Designs for Health

This two-part episode of Conversations for Health features Dr. Kat Toups, a Functional Medicine Psychiatrist at Bay Area Wellness in Walnut Creek, CA, and organizer and administrator for Bay Area Functional Medicine Group since 2012.

Episode 4: A Conversation with Designs for Health Founder and CEO Jonathan Lizotte
August 9, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features Designs for Health Founder and CEO Jonathan Lizotte. With over 30 years of experience in the integrative medicine, medical foods, and nutritional supplement industry, Jonathan is an expert in the business of the therapeutic use of natural products.

Episode 3: Advancements in Evidence-Based Research and Nutraceutical Approaches to Managing Long Haul Syndrome with Dr. David Brady
August 2, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features Designs for Health, Inc. and Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, LLC Chief Medical Officer, Dr. David Brady.

Episode 2: Optimizing Longevity and Health with Vitamin E Tocotrienols with Dr. Barrie Tan
July 28, 2023Designs for Health

This episode of Conversations for Health features Designs for Health Chief Science Officer Dr. Barrie Tan for a conversation about vitamin E tocotrienols, geranylgeraniol (GG)...

Episode 1: Integrative Oncology and Supporting Optimal Patient Health with Nalini Chilkov
July 25, 2023Designs for Health

Welcome to Conversations for Health, the podcast dedicated to engaging discussions with industry experts, exploring evidence-based, cutting-edge research, and practical tips...

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