Polyphenols fall under the category of phytonutrients. Which are plant nutrients that confer health benefits. Polyphenols specifically are food for our microbiota and are involved in housecleaning of potential pathogenic pathobionts. We should really strive for about 1000mg-1500mg of polyphenols in our diet daily as the evidence is stacking up for their health benefits for colon health, brain health, cardiovascular health, and overall inflammation support. In this episode of WIALD (what I am lea...
Feb 03, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode I welcome Solomon Ezra Berezin, a health coach from Houston , Texas to speak about meditation and its role in performance and health. More information can be found at www.soundintegrative.com in our blog section. This episode covers: Meditation unpacked, different forms, and benefits. Vipassana meditation Equanimity; what is it and how can be nourished by meditation. Practical ways people can get involved with meditation. About Solomon Ezra Berezin Solomon is a Certified Transfor...
Jan 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode we speak with a repeat guest Dr. Jessica Pizano who a doctor of clinical nutrition and her clinical teammate Sabrina Vaz who is an expert in Pilates. They are from Mast Cell Advanced Diagnosis and their unique focus on mast cell disorders brings them in close interaction with patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). EDS is a connective tissues disorder that involves hypermobility of joints and sometimes hyperelasticity of tissue. Those who are suffering from it deal with a uni...
Jan 07, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Biofilm are communities of bacteria that form in many places in the body including the lumen of the gut where bacteria transition from a free forming and moving organism into joining a community of bacteria living in a unit called biofilm. Biofilms are most acknowledged in dentistry as the purpose of flossing is largely to disrupt biofilm. Also, they are of grave concern in medicine as biofilms often form to the detriment of the host on implants, tubes, and catheters. The significance of biofilm...
Dec 02, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Welcome to the next episode of WIALD , a feature of The One Thing Podcast, that stands for What I AM LEARNING DAILY. Today, I speak about Hydrogen Sulfide Breath Testing which may be the missing gas or missing link in identifying dysbiosis, sibo, or IBS factors. I recently learned a lot about it and I am excited to share. #ibs #sibo #dysbiosis
Nov 12, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Receiving diagnosis like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) , often comes with a stigma. Some believe IBS is a diagnosis a doctor uses to describe digestive symptoms when no serious pathology has been found. Thankfully we are moving a way from this definition. And now we recognize that conditions like IBS involved scientifically proven imbalances in both the gut and brain and must bet treated as such. The progress made can largely be attributed to the work of The Rome Foundation and the guests of th...
Oct 28, 2020•49 min•Season 3Ep. 3
There is an obsession in this world with weight loss. The search term “weight loss” outpaces the search term “fat loss” by leaps and bounds. In fact, on May 3, 2020, “weight loss” reached the most popular search term status on google in The United States. Reaching a popularity score of 100/100. On the same day the term “fat loss” only had a popularity score of 4 out of 100. It may seem trivial and semantic to some; but to me that says a lot about the mentality and understanding of metabolism, bo...
Oct 21, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Chronic Joint Pain often leads to a diagnosis of degenerative joint disease (also known as osteoarthritis) and patients are given the array of physical therapy and anti-inflammatories with the hope of delaying and preventing joint replacement surgery. This is a standard approach and joint replacement procedures often need to be redone 10-20 years late. . A multi-disciplinary approach to the same problem might look at diet, lifestyle ,exercise, nutrition, hormonal health, and other factors to pre...
Oct 14, 2020•43 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Idan Ravin Esq., MSc, CSCS is an elite performance coach for many of the top NBA players. He is also the author of The Hoops Whisperer and It Takes Patience. Idan has a very unique life journey and also a gift for the craft of improving and fine tuning performance. Whether you are trying to improve your fitness, health, or life situation I think you will learn a lot by hearing from someone who trains individuals who are the best in the world at their craft. When I first heard of Idan, I was insp...
Sep 06, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Bile and biliary dysfunction are intimately connected with mold-related illness. In fact, so connected that a key strategy to overcome mycotoxin illness is to help your bile rid of mycotoxin. Bile does so much in our body . Not only is it important in fat digestion and absorption; it also has secondary effects on protecting our gut lining, immune system, our inflammation, and so much more. We are so fortunate in this episode to have an expert in all things Mold ; Dr. Jill Crista walk us through ...
Aug 26, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Between 2.5% and 6.7% of Men and Women Suffer from a chronic bladder condition called Interstitial Cystitis. If they are suffering from this they experience some or all of these symptoms urinary frequency, urinary urgency, painful urination or burning during or after urination, sometimes when bladder fills having pain, nerve pain, urethral pain, lower abdominal pain and bloating, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, and pain during sex. In this episode I welcome on an expert in Interstitial Cystitis and Uri...
Aug 12, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Androgen excess in women has been poorly understood from a diagnosis standpoint and treatment standpoint . Many women have been told they only fit a Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis if they fit a finely defined criteria and many are offered the same treatment regardless of their unique disfunction. In this episode we discuss a new definition of androgen excess disorders and understanding subtypes of PCOS. Our expert Dr. Lara Briden, author of The Period Repair Manual will walk us thr...
Jul 29, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Estrogen metabolism dysregulation may be linked to symptoms of bloating, constipation, menstrual problems, weight gain, low libido, and also conditions like pms, acne, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and breast cancer. The link could be explained by the Estrobolome. Which was first mentioned in 2011 by Plottel and Blaser in 2011. as “the aggregate of enteric bacterial genes whose products are capable of metabolizing estrogen." Simply put some bacteria in the gut may be causing increa...
Jul 15, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Photobiomodulation is the use of light to gain some therapeutic effect. One form of photobiomodulation is using red light within a very specific light spectrum to improve cellular function and restoration for conditions like chronic pain, fatigue, connective tissue disorders, and dermatologic health. In this episode we welcome my friend and colleague Dr. Drew Sinatra. I have been fortunate to know Dr. Sinatra for 18 years and he is someone I treasure dearly. In this episode we talk about What is...
Jul 01, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 21
The brain and gut are intrinsically linked . The nervous system has been explored as being the link specifically the via the vagus nerve. Yet, more information is being revealed about how neurotransmitters and stress hormones may interface with the gut microbiome and effect gut function such as intestinal barrier function. In this episode I review a presentation I attended called Gates of Wrath: Role of intestinal epithelial cells in Stress response by Dr. Jacob Allen as part of the May, 2020 Mi...
Jun 26, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Cognitive decline is one of the most concerning aspects of aging and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the US. As of 2014 the CDC stated that of those older than 65 years of age, there was an estimated 5.0 million people suffering with dementia. This number is projected to be nearly 14 million by 2060.There are laundry lists of ideas to prevent cognitive decline, however, few really address the root cause. My guest today Dr. Dayan Goodenowe a neuroscientist and inventor with Prodrom...
Jun 17, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode of What I am Learning Daily (WIALD); I share my learning form research of Dr. Eric Martens from The University Of Michigan. I explore what happens in rodents when they are held back from Fiber. What happens to the colonic inflammation in mouse models with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. If you want to watch the video of the episode with graphics go to my youtube video here
Jun 10, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This is part 2 of a 2-part episode on medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system with cannabis expert Dr. Nick Jikomes. In this episode we speak about the role of cannabinoids in gastrointestinal mucosal defense and inflammation. The cannabinoids from cannabis have been used in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Irritable Bowel syndrome to help with issues related to digestion, appetite, pain, anxiety, inflammation. and altered bowel function. In this episode we talk about how taking ...
Jun 04, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Cannabadiol (CBD)is a specific plant compound that is a viable treatment option for many health conditions. However so many of us don’t really understand it. There is a huge need for health consumers , scientist, and physicians to learn the intricacies of this important medicine. In this episode which is part 1 of a 2 part interview; I welcome Dr. Nick Jikomes, a well-known scientist and cannabis industry leader . Dr. Jikomes is a neuroscientist and analytical expert in the world of plant medici...
May 15, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This is a segment of WIALD on the One thing Podcast. WIALD stands for "What I am Learning Daily" . This is the attempt to take you along my learning journey. In this episode I review the clinical study “. Many Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Have Atypical Food Allergies Not Associated With Immunoglobulin E. (Fritscher-Ravens et al., 2019). This is a very important study that looks at foods that can cause inflammation in IBS. Typically, IBS patients are given the Low Fodmap Diet which is a...
May 09, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Mitochondria lie at the center of life. At conception, we inherit our mother's mitochondrial DNA and our electricity for life is turned on. The mitochondrial journey is much like our life's journey. In fact, as we age the mitochondrial volume and output may start to decline and we then start to experience the effects of aging. In this episode, Dr. Chris Meletis, author of the book, MitoLongevity,speaks with us deeply about the role of mitochondria in health. We discuss the mitochondrial role in ...
May 01, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This is is an episode of my series called "WIALD" . Which is an acronym for "What I am learning daily." Enjoy my dive into some research and welcome to the world of my personal learning lab. Here something I learned about IBS for Melatonin. Some data on Melatonin as an ant-inflammatory and possibly a mast cell stabilizer. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ije/2017/1835195/ Original research referenced in episode https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1774717/
Apr 27, 2020•8 min
The human genome project led to the understanding that the genetics in our body are only about 1% human! What else makes up the genetics our microbiota? The other genetics in our body are from bacteria, viruses, fungi, phages, archaea and the likes that live in our body; predominately in our gut. Some of these relationships are commensal while others are pathogenic and the relationship between us and our cohabitants are part of the study of the microbiota. In today's episode we speak to Andrea H...
Apr 22, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Mold related illness with mold expert Dr. Lauren Tessier. In this episode we gain a great understanding of mold related illness including Mycotoxicosis (mycotoxin illness) and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Specifically, in this episode we cover the following. 2:00: How Dr. Tessier became interested in mold related illness. Her Uncles illness, Her community, and her own bout with mold exposure. 6:30: The different types of mold related illness. Mycotoxicosis, mold allergy, mold i...
Apr 01, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 10
An un-edited special episode where I share my personal experiences of being a community health care provider in the hub of the COVID-19 outbreak. In the Seattle area. I discuss: 1. How I first realized the impact of covid-19 on the community and my practice 2. How I reacted and responded early on personally 3. My feeling of connection to the health care system at large 4. How I am coping and how my patients are coping 5. what I have learned thus far...
Mar 27, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Low Dose Naltrexone: A medication and therapy that has been used since the 1980's for immune disorders, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and now being used in PTSD and Overeating disorders . It has a very unique mechanism that addresses underlying factors in ways that are often unaddressed by standard therapies. About our guest Dr. Dawn Ipsen: Dawn Ipsen, PharmD is owner and pharmacist of Clarks Compounding Pharmacy in Bellevue, WA and Kuslers Compounding Pharmacy in Snohomish, WA. Dawn graduate...
Mar 26, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome encompasses a consortium of imbalances in the body that results in suffering from sensitivities to foods, chemicals, and environmental triggers. These sensitivities seem to be mediated by over release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators by mast cells. The consequences are vast including digestive, neurologic, immune, dermatologic, endocrine , musculoskelatal, and psychological impact. This episode brings in an expert in this area Dr. Jessica Pizano to help...
Mar 18, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 8
One core tenant in natural medicine is that “All Disease Begins in The Gut”. This is a statement that might be debatable however what is true is that digestive health is a core component of prevention and management of chronic disease. I speak with functional medicine nutritional legend Dr. Elizabeth Lipski on Digestive Wellness in this episode. We cover numerous topics such as nutrition as medicine, diets for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, the 5-R model for gut healing, and the DIGIN model for str...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 7
If you have difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, early morning awakening, restless or non-restorative sleep, it may be time start addressing this concern. There are three types of insomnia. 1) Transient Insomnia: which lasts up to 1 week and is usually due to a short-term stressor 2) Short-term Insomnia: which lasts 1-6 months and is usually associated with a more persistent stressor (ie. death or illness of a loved one or environmental factor), and 3) Chronic Insomnia: which la...
Feb 13, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode we learn about happiness from an inner mammal perspective. Including questions like; how do we generate dopamine, serotonin, oxytoxin, and cortisol? and how do we work with our mammalian brain (the limbic system) and balance it with our developing/intellectual brain (the cortex)? It is quite fascinating to learn that we can be happier if we don't entirely squash the part of our brain that is hardwired for survival moves . I invite esteemed author Loretta Breuning, PhD on this epi...
Jan 29, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 5
