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Food As Medicine with Dr. Anh

Pharmacist | Health Coach | Functional Medicine Practitioner; sharing stories of healing featuring Dr. Terry Wahls, Abel James, Ari Meisel, and more!dranh.com
Real talk, with real people, and real results so YOU can heal yourself naturally. Hosted by Dr. Anh, a board-certified pharmacist and health coach who believes the answer to better health is NOT found in a pill bottle but in WHAT we eat and HOW we choose to live our lives. Dr. Anh conducts weekly interviews with people who have healed themselves or their clients using food as medicine, including Dr. Terry Wahls, Abel James, and Ari Meisel. While the show focuses on food and nutrition, you'll also learn about supplements, exercise, mindset, and other alternative therapies that contribute to overall health and well-being.
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Episodes

Heart Disease, Smart Fats and Smart Carbs with Dr. Steven Masley

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Steven Masley, who is an accomplished physician, chef, and nutritionist. He is also the author of four cookbooks. I’ve been a big fan and follower of his for a long time and am excited to have him on the show! He has a new book coming out soon on the topic of healthy fats, so join us to hear more! Dr. Steven discusses the following : His new book is an outgrowth of the discussion about the REAL cause of heart disease, which is metabolic syndrome and pre-diabetes. H...

Dec 28, 201547 min

Improving Libido Naturally with Dr. Keesha Ewers

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Keesha Ewers, who is the founder of the Functional Sexology Institute. Keesha is a psychotherapist and holds a PhD in Sexology. She uses functional medicine and the principles of Ayurvedic medicine to focus on women’s libido. Keesha covers the following areas of this topic: Keesha suffered from rheumatoid arthritis but completely reversed those symptoms. She noticed that her own sexual libido was lacking, and saw the same thing in many clients. She used her master’...

Dec 21, 201552 min

Emotional Detox and Scheduling Your Health

Welcome! My guest today is Summer Bock, who is an expert in fermentation and gut rebuilding. I met Summer at a conference in CA last summer and I’ve been excited to have her on the show. Summer is here to share how she turned her life and health around and how she helps her clients every day. Summer covers the following topics in our conversation: Summer describes herself as an “unresourced” teen who turned to drugs, which took a huge toll in her health. Within the desire to change her life, she...

Dec 14, 201538 min

Graves Disease, Hashimoto's and Hormone Imbalance with Magdalena Wszelaki

Welcome! My guest today is Magdalena Wszelaki, who is a certified nutrition coach and an expert in hormone health. She creates beautiful recipes for healing yourself naturally using food as medicine, which is what this show is all about! Join us! Magdalena shares the following about hormone health: Magdalena’s personal journey includes struggling with hormones, Graves disease, dominance, and Candida. Healing starts with the gut! The first steps for Magdalena were to combat Candida, heavy metals,...

Dec 07, 201542 min

The Key to Healing Thyroid and Metabolism Naturally with Heather and Damian Dube

Welcome! Today’s guests are the husband and wife team of Heather and Damian Dube. Their background is in bodybuilding, and they are experts in hormone health and fat loss. I met them at a health conference in CA and knew I had to have them on the show! Heather and Damian cover the following topics: Heather and Damian met in a gym when Damian offered her training and nutrition advice on healing from ACL reconstruction surgery. Before long, they were married! They both worked in sales and marketin...

Nov 30, 201547 min

Eat Yourself Skinny with Dietitian Cassie

Welcome! My guest today is a dietician whom I met at a conference last August. I’ve become a fan of Cassie Bjork and her “Eating to be Skinny” approach to health and nutrition. I’m excited to have her on the show today! Cassie describes her work as being a “dietician detective” in which she looks for evidence and symptoms in her clients, and then puts the puzzle pieces together. “ We help you narrow down the suspects included in your personal crime scene that keep you from being skinny and livin...

Nov 23, 201546 min

Gut Health, Antibiotics and Swimming with Dr. Grace Liu

Welcome! Today’s guest is Dr. Grace Liu, who is a pharmacist and functional medicine practitioner. She is the “Gut Goddess.” Her expertise is in pharmacy nutrition and optimal health, and her training includes plant biology, food science, nutritional science, pharmacy, and Crossfit Nutrition. She and I met at the PaleoFX 2015 conference in Austin, TX, and I’ve been excited to have her on the show. Join us! Grace obtained a nutritional science degree, then took some time off before going to pharm...

Nov 16, 20151 hr 12 min

Sustainable Seafood: Health Benefits and Environmental Impacts with Randy Hartnell - FAM #052

Welcome! My guest today is former Alaska commercial fisherman and wild seafood advocate, Randy Hartnell, discusses the industrialization of our food supply and its deadly impact on our heath and well-being. His deep knowledge follows years of collaborating with and learning from leading holistic physicians, nutritional health researchers, and oceanographic experts. Learn how wild, sustainably harvested seafood can heal for chronic illness and environmental degradation. In this episode you will l...

Nov 09, 201556 min

Healing Naturally for Life and Business

Welcome! My guest today is Ryan Lee, who is someone I’ve followed and respected for several years. He is known online as someone who helps people build lifestyle entrepreneurship. His background is in recreational therapy, fitness, exercise physiology, and personal training. He started his internet business in 1999 and soon began teaching fitness trainers how to build their brand. Ryan has since branched out into other areas as well. He works from home and prioritizes spending time with his wife...

Nov 02, 201546 min

Chronic Stress, Brain Imbalance, and Adrenal Fatigue - FAM #050

Welcome! Today’s guest is Dr. Sam Shay, who is an expert in adrenal fatigue. He is here to share his expertise and practical tips about adrenal health. Dr. Shay was born into a medical family in MA and is a third-generation doctor. Western medicine, however, wasn’t working for his personal health struggles, so he pursued a more natural route to healing himself. Sam’s health issues began at age 6, with the ugly divorce of his parents. He experienced terrible insomnia, sugar addiction, video game ...

Oct 26, 201554 min

Improving Egg Quality and Fertility After Age 35 - FAM #049

Welcome! My guest today is Bridgit Danner, who is an expert in women’s health. She is the host of the Women’s Wellness Radio podcast. I met Bridgit recently at a conference in California and am excited to have her on the show! Bridgit is the owner of Blue Sky Wellness Studio in Portland, OR, which is a clinic offering naturopathy, massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture to its patients. Bridgit has been in practice for 11 years, utilizing the principles of Chinese medicine. She had her own health...

Oct 19, 201549 min

Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Welcome! My guests today are Sarah and Aaron Sanchez, who are a husband and wife team who do The Lyme Voice podcast. They are passionate about working together to share information to those coping with the disease. Sarah had battled Lyme disease symptoms for 17 years but was undiagnosed. She was told it was fibromyalgia and then chronic fatigue syndrome before a correct diagnosis. She suffered immensely, researched Lyme, and found there was not much information available. Sarah and Aaron decided...

Oct 12, 201555 min

Paleo Diets, Planning for Success and Intuitive Eating - FAM #047

Welcome to today’s show! My guests are Emma and Carla Papas, also known as “The Merrymaker Sisters.” They are health and happiness advocates and passionate health coaches from Australia. Their website will inspire you with paleo recipes and tips for healthy lifestyles. Join us for more! Their journey really began in 2012 when Emma discovered her gluten intolerance. Carla joined her in her endeavor to improve her health by changing to a paleo diet. They embraced the new diet together. Carla poste...

Oct 05, 201543 min

Adrenal Fatigue and the 7 Pillars of Vibrant Health - FAM #46

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Ritamarie, who is a specialist in endocrine imbalances. She focuses on thyroid, adrenal, and insulin issues, and is here to discuss adrenal fatigue. She has a long and rich history of working with patients in the area of nutritional endocrinology. As a young person, Dr. Ritamarie suffered from adrenal fatigue and leaky gut issues but she never connected the symptoms with her unhealthy lifestyle. She suspected the connection and did research on her own, then started...

Sep 28, 201553 min

The Best Diet for Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease with Dr. Joel Kahn

Welcome! The show today is from our live podcast last week. My guest is Dr. Joel Kahn, who has practiced as a cardiologist in Detroit, MI, for 25 years. He was born and raised in suburban Detroit and attended medical school at the University of Michigan. He is the author of several books and is opening a gourmet, plant-based restaurant in Ferndale, MI, called Green Space Café. The unique menu will feature Thai food, bean burgers, Indian entrees, Latino tapas, and much, much more! Dr. Kahn coined...

Sep 22, 20151 hr 2 min

Using Food as Medicine for Beautiful Skin with Rachael Pontillo - FAM #44

Welcome! The show today is a replay of our live podcast from last Wednesday. My guest is Rachael Pontillo, who is a holistic health and image coach and the best-selling author of Love Your Skin, Love Yourself. She helps women heal from skin conditions by making holistic lifestyle changes. She has an online program, ”Create Your Skin Care,” that starts on Monday. See the links below for more info! In this episode, Rachael shares the following about holistic health and skin care: She personally we...

Sep 14, 20151 hr 1 min

Digestive Health, Cognitive Enhancement, and Stress Management - FAM #43

Welcome! Today’s guest is Evan Brand, who is a certified nutritional therapy practitioner and personal trainer. He is the author of REM Rehab and Stress Solutions and the creator of the “Not Just Paleo” podcast. Evan specializes in whole foods nutrition, blood sugar regulation, digestive health, cognitive enhancement, and stress management. It’s an interesting conversation full of great information, so join us! Evan’s interest in health intensified when he was in college and working 3rd shift. H...

Aug 31, 201547 min

ADHD, Gluten and Alternative Treatments - FAM #042

Welcome! Our episode today comes from our recent live webinar with Dr. Chantell Reagan, a wife and mom who has been a pharmacist for over 20 years. Her career includes working in managed care and consulting, and now is focused on functional medicine and nutraceuticals. Join us! Chantell began the journey to functional medicine as a result of her oldest son’s diagnosis of ADHD in preschool. He was prescribed meds to manage behavior, anger, and hyperactivity. He also tried behavioral therapy, whic...

Aug 24, 20151 hr

Hashimoto's, Functional Medicine and Thyroid Autoimmune Disease - FAM #041

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Izabella Wentz, who is a pharmacist dedicated to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disorders. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009 and has written Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause. Izabella is a champion of incorporating lifestyle change and functional medicine into the treatment of autoimmune disease. Even as a pharmacist, Izabella admits that she never learned much about thyr...

Aug 17, 20151 hr 8 min

Nutrition, PMS and Menopause - #040

Welcome! My guest today is Maria Claps, who is a health coach specializing in women’s hormonal health. She is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Program. She has studied with some of the top nutritionists from around the world. Maria is a wife and mother of four grown children. Maria is passionate about helping women go through the stages of life with health, energy and enthusiasm. Her desire is to help celebrate each stage of womanhood....

Aug 10, 20151 hr 11 min

Fake Olive Oils and the Corruption in the EVOO Industry - #039

Welcome to another exciting show! Before I introduce today’s guest, I want to tell you about one more opportunity to watch a replay of my webinar from last Wednesday. You can visit the website and watch it before Tuesday, August 4, at 9 am Eastern. Because of the terrific feedback from last week’s webinar, I will do another one this Wednesday, August 5, at 8 pm Eastern. We will talk about foods to heal your body, help you lose weight, and improve energy and mental focus. We will discuss tips for...

Aug 03, 20151 hr 12 min

The Pharmaceutical Myth, Medication Withdrawals, and Nutritional Deficiencies

Welcome to today’s show! My guest is Gerald Roliz, who is a certified nutritional consultant. Gerald’s former career as a pharmaceutical sales representative gives him a unique perspective into many aspects of the healthcare industry. Gerald is the author of The Pharmaceutical Myth , in which he reveals how drug companies influence the prescribing habits of physicians. Gerald now teaches clients and holistic health practitioners how to use food as medicine for perfect health. My conversation wit...

Jul 27, 201555 min

Healing Lyme Disease through Food and Natural Remedies

Welcome! My guest today is Dr. Greg Lee, one of the co-founders of Two Frogs Healing Center in Frederick, MD. This episode was prompted by a listener request for more information about Lyme disease. Greg has become an expert at successfully treating patients with Lyme disease after beginning his career in the totally unrelated field of aerospace engineering. Join me for Greg’s amazing story! Greg details the following about his life’s journey and work: Three simple words catapulted Greg into his...

Jul 20, 201555 min

Breast Cancer, Type 1 Diabetes and Endurance Athletics with Mari Ruddy - FAM #036

Welcome to another exciting episode! My guest is Mari Ruddy, who is a friend who lives in Minneapolis, MN. Mari is a two-time breast cancer survivor who has lived with Type 1 diabetes for most of her life. She is an endurance athlete who has spoken to hundreds of audiences. She is a superstar at life, looks fear in the face and motivates people with chronic illnesses to get off the couch to movement and joy! You will not regret taking the time to listen to Mari’s story! Mari is heavily involved ...

Jul 13, 20151 hr 1 min

Chronic Disease, Heart Disease and Saturated Fats with Dr. John Whitcomb - FAM 035

Welcome! I’m excited to introduce today’s guest, Dr. John Whitcomb, who is my personal doctor. He is a brilliant and talented physician and functional medicine practitioner in Brookfield, WI, and he has a long and distinguished career. He grew up in India as the son of missionaries, then attended Johns Hopkins University and Yale Medical School. He is board-certified in internal medicine, emergency medicine, disaster medicine, and holistic and integrative medicine. He is board-certified by the A...

Jul 06, 201557 min

Lifestyle Nutrition, Healthy Habits and Body Building with DJ White - FAM #034

Welcome! My guest today is DJ White, who is the founder and CEO of P&P Journeys in Minnesota. DJ is a Pilates instructor, personal trainer, wellness coach, corrective exercise specialist, power lifter, and champion body builder. At age 40, DJ won the Regional Ms. Muscle Mania competition and has been featured by ESPN in a special about natural bodybuilding. Her goal is to strengthen clients from the inside out—mentally, physically, and spiritually. Her training involves lifestyle nutrition, ...

Jun 29, 201553 min

Anxiety Disorders, Digestive Issues and Vitamin K, with Beverly Meyer - #033

Welcome! My guest today is Beverly Meyer, who has been an alternative health patient since the 1970’s. She has tried many different modalities to treat anxiety, adrenal disorders, digestive issues, and numerous autoimmune disorders. Beverly has dedicated her life to studying and finding answers and now helps many clients find their way to a better diet and better health. She has fascinating information to share! Much of what Beverly teaches her clients stems from the research and findings of Dr....

Jun 22, 201546 min

Celiac Disease, Saving Time and Money with Crockpot Recipes with Stephanie O'Dea - FAM #032

http://www.DrAnh.com/survey Welcome to an exciting episode! My guest is Stephanie O’Dea, who is known as “The Crockpot Lady.” She has written numerous NY Times bestsellers about Crockpot cooking and being a “Mommy blogger.” Her newest cookbook will be released this fall; it has five-ingredient, gluten-free recipes. In 2006, Stephanie’s 22-month-old daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease after constant bouts of sickness and vomiting. When she started eating gluten-free (GF), she was no longer...

Jun 15, 201542 min

Toxic Mold Poisoning, Candida Diet, Minimizing Detox Reactions with Dr. Lori Arnold - FAM #031

http://www.DrAnh.com/survey My guest today is Dr. Lori Arnold, who is an integrative pharmacist and health coach. Lori is fellowship trained, and board certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She is also a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine. For the last five years, she has made it her mission to educate practitioners, patients, and families about nutrition, wellness, and longevity. Lori believes in the power of the body in healing itself and is the...

Jun 08, 201558 min

Overcoming Migraines, Stress Reduction and Trigger Foods with Alene Brennan- FAM #030

http://www.DrAnh.com/survey My guest today is Alene Brennan, who is a yoga instructor, a certified health coach, and a natural food chef. Alene is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Natural Gourmet Institute’s Chef Training and Food Therapy programs. She has great insight in the food industry, as she worked for several years on the corporate level with Campbell’s Soup and Aramark. Her work has been featured in USA Today , The Philadelphia Inquirer , and MindBodyGreen . Ale...

Jun 04, 201547 min
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