In this episode, Dr. Nasha Winters shares her powerful journey with cancer and the urgent need for a paradigm shift in oncology. She explores the limitations of the current cancer care model, the critical role of mitochondria in chronic illness, and why asking different questions is essential for improving patient outcomes. Dr. Winters also introduces MTOMICS, a cutting-edge data platform designed to revolutionize cancer treatment by integrating personalized, data-driven insights.

Listen to the full episode to learn more: 

• The standard cancer care model has seen little progress in outcomes since 1971.
• Cancer is affecting younger populations, signaling the need for new approaches.
• Mitochondrial health is a cornerstone of cancer and chronic disease management.
• Integrative medicine offers evidence-based strategies to enhance patient care.
• Community and collaboration are essential for driving meaningful change.
• Data-driven, decentralized healthcare models can empower both patients and practitioners.
• And much more!

Tune in to discover how integrative oncology, cutting-edge research, and patient empowerment are reshaping the future of cancer care.

Summary

In this episode, James welcomes back Dr. Bryce Appelbaum to the Evolution of Medicine podcast to continue their previous discussion about functional optometry. 

James and Dr. Appelbaum recently reconnected at an event tied to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative. Dr. Appelbaum approaches vision health from a functional medicine perspective and considers how functional vision issues can be implicated in seemingly unrelated cognitive issues, such as learning disabilities and ADHD.

Tune into this full conversation that explores:

• How practitioners are working to communicate the full scope of what is possible in terms of improving vision, cognition, and overall health for the benefit of public awareness
• Dr. Appelbaum has worked with Dave Asprey to demonstrate and document how targeted interventions can significantly improve vision
• Why early-life screen time damages children’s health, harming learning and focus  
• How undiagnosed vision problems can have major impacts on health and wellbeing
• Which patients benefit most from ScreenFit

Use code EVOMED for $200 off on ScreenFit, the vision training program designed to minimize the negative effects of screens on vision and promote healthy visual habits.

Dr. Bryce Appelbaum (12:59)- 13:35

This Business of Functional Medicine episode is the second part of podcast episode #349, hosted by Kristen Brokaw with guest and business coach, Ari Meisel.

In this episode, Ari explains that practice owners can use AI to enhance productivity. He also discusses concepts that he teaches in business coaching, including “The 3 Levers of Success in Business” and “The 6 Levels of Delegation.” He also revisits the importance of asynchronous communication, and shares techniques for capturing ideas effectively and for finding the right support to optimize personal and professional life.

Tune into this episode to hear more about:

• Creating custom GPTs to streamline information processing and ideation
• Using tools like Trello to delegate or prioritize tasks
• Why work-life integration is more relevant than work-life balance
• And much more!

Listen to Part I of this podcast, Business of Functional Medicine: Four Entrepreneurial Mindsets for Practice Owners, episode #349.

This week’s podcast guest is Katie Baric, Executive Director at Hands on Peru—a nonprofit organization in Peru and the US, created as a response to the deep inequities in access to medical care among the rural poor of Peru. Hands on Peru is a medical center that provides a range of basic medical services, from dentistry to ultrasounds.

The organization also has a mission to serve as an educational platform for students and medical practitioners from around the world. Katie invites listeners to reach out to her at katie@handsonperu.org to learn about opportunities for visiting and working with the organization to learn about pioneering public health theory into practice.

During the episode, Katie also highlights the launch of Chimuk, a social enterprise empowering local women through knitting, and the impact of these initiatives on the community's health and wellbeing.

Download and listen to the episode to hear about:

·       How Katie came to co-found Hands on Peru.

·       Katie’s and James’ introduction at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference in Mexico City, and why they were inspired by the unique conference format that modeled the principles of lifestyle medicine.

·       Peru’s practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

·       And much more!

Please tune in to learn about opportunities to travel to Peru to participate in this community development and healthcare initiative.

In this episode, James Maskell is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, the newly elected president of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM). Since its founding in the 1960s, AAEM has been at the forefront of understanding and addressing environmental causes of illness.

Dr. Morrison shares how AAEM is experiencing a resurgence, fueled by a new generation of passionate practitioners dedicated to tackling chronic illnesses like chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and metabolic dysfunction through the lens of environmental health.

Key topics include:

• The impact of mold exposure, heavy metal toxicity, EMFs, and other environmental toxins on chronic disease.
• How AAEM is training practitioners to integrate environmental factors into their care strategies.
• Building a community of practitioners to advocate for policy changes that improve public health.
• Highlights from the upcoming AAEM conference in San Antonio, featuring renowned speakers like Del Bigtree and Erin Brockovich.

James also reflects on how Dr. Morrison’s innovative clinic shaped his early thinking about lifestyle medicine and patient engagement.

Tune in to explore how AAEM is leading the charge for a healthier future through environmental medicine.

In this episode, James Maskell speaks with Dr. Staci Whitman, a holistic pediatric dentist who shares her transformative journey from advocating for fluoride use to opposing its inclusion in public water systems.

Dr. Whitman integrates dental health with whole-body wellness. She is an IFM Certified Provider (IFMCP), Board Certified in Naturopathic Medical Dentistry and Integrative Biological Dental Medicine (NMD), and an active member of several professional dentistry organizations.

The conversation explores recent studies and court rulings that highlight concerns about fluoride’s neurotoxic effects, particularly its association with reduced IQ in children—even at the so-called “optimal” levels used in most water supplies. Dr. Whitman emphasizes the cumulative nature of fluoride exposure, from water and toothpaste to processed foods, complicating efforts to measure total intake—especially for vulnerable groups like infants and children.

• The alarming lack of safety data on fluoride and its potential neurotoxic effects.
• The need for a paradigm shift in dentistry toward a more holistic and preventive approach.
• Why Dr. Whitman supports topical fluoride application over systemic water fluoridation.
• How hygiene, nutrition, and education offer better alternatives to public water fluoridation.
• Counterarguments from proponents of public water fluoridation.

Don’t miss this insightful episode on one of 2024’s most debated topics!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Alaina Gair delves into her approach to cancer care through group support, inspired by the transformative principles of The Community Cure and events by Dr. Meghan Walker.

In this compelling conversation, Dr. Gair reveals how integrating community-based practices into her naturopathic care has redefined patient experiences by prioritizing emotional support, empowerment, and connection. We explore how the unpredictable journey of cancer can be positively transformed through shared experiences, group healing, and collaboration with oncologists.

Discover why creating a space for empathy, education and solidarity is essential in navigating chronic illnesses like cancer.

Download and listen to the full episode to learn more about:

• How community-based approaches can improve cancer care outcomes
• Groups can work well even when patients have different diagnosis
• Integrating naturopathic and conventional oncology for more comprehensive support.
• The value of shared experiences, grief support, and holistic collaboration.
• Dr. Gair’s approach to dealing with loss and grief within the group when a member passes away
• And much more

Dr. Joel Warsh is an integrative pediatrician who has built a successful practice in Los Angeles. He discusses his journey into integrative medicine, initially being frustrated by the overuse of medications in traditional pediatric care and seeking out alternative approaches. He talks about the challenge of getting the necessary education in integrative pediatrics, as there was limited formal training available at the time.

Dr. Warsh describes the experience of interacting with his more traditional pediatric colleagues, noting that he had to develop a thick skin but has seen the tide starting to shift as more doctors become interested in integrative approaches. He emphasizes the importance of open-minded communication and not being overtly contrarian.

A key theme of the conversation is the concept of "doing nothing" as the best approach in many pediatric cases, allowing the body's natural healing processes to work. Dr. Warsh shares his dramatic reduction in antibiotic prescriptions by taking a more watchful, supportive approach.

Tune into this conversation to learn more about

• How our healthcare system is evolving, and demand for integrative practices is growing
• Unity among practitioners can amplify the message of integrative health
• Dr. Warsh’s new book, Parenting at Your Child's Pace, which offers health-focused perspectives on common parenting questions and challenges in the early years.
• How Dr. Warsh’s book fills a gap left by therapy-focused parenting books
• And much more!

https://parentingatyourchildspace.com/

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In this episode, Dr. Achina Stein and Silvia Covelli share their experience leading the Healing Depression Project, a holistic approach to treating depression that integrates functional medicine, lifestyle changes, and community support. Drawing from their personal experiences with conventional psychiatry, they discuss the frustrations with traditional treatments and the need to address both physical and mental health simultaneously. 

The project challenges the conventional narrative around mental health treatment, offering a comprehensive recovery program built on evidence-based practices and a supportive community. Tune into this episode to learn:

• Why we need alternative approaches to traditional psychiatry
• How the project integrates functional medicine with metabolic psychiatry to enhance mental health outcomes.
• How a holistic approach may be especially helpful for those who don’t benefit from medication.
• How community support is leveraged to support the recovery process.
• Future goals include expanding the program and making it accessible to a broader audience.
• And much more!

This episode offers insight into how functional medicine and community-based support can reshape mental health care and foster long-term recovery. Please download and share with someone who would like to hear about this opportunity.

Business of Functional Medicine: Four Entrepreneurial Mindsets for Practice Owners [OM1]  

Guest: Ari Meisel

Host: Kristen Brokaw

Episode # 349

October 2, 2024

In this Business of Functional Medicine podcast episode hosted by Kristen Brokaw, Ari Meisel, a business coach, discusses the importance of productivity and scalability for healthcare providers. He emphasizes the need for providers to shift their mindset from being indispensable to creating systems that allow for growth and delegation. The discussion covers the impact of technology on business practices, the four entrepreneurial mindsets, and strategies for improving patient experiences and communication within practices.

Ari also shares insights on effective delegation and the importance of overcoming overwhelm to find hope and success in practice management.

Tune into this episode to learn about:

• How Ari’s "Less Doing" system can help providers become more replaceable in their businesses
• How technology amplifies existing habits, good or bad
• Planning for an “exit strategy” to have an eventual option of selling one’s business or stepping into less hands-on, time-intensive role
• Using delegation to empower team members, not just offload work
• Improving communication to improve your business and clinical practice