In this edition of the Wellness Connection MD podcast Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay take you on a thought-provoking journey through the critical role of yeast overgrowth, especially in the context of the gut microbiome, echoing the wisdom of Hippocrates that "all diseases begin in the gut." We’ll take a deep dive into this controversial and important topic as a possible hidden culprit behind fatigue, fibromyalgia, brain fog, mood swings, irritability, headaches, joint pain, chronic sinu...
Feb 23, 2025•48 min•Ep. 54
In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay discuss a functional (root cause) approach to cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death worldwide for both men and women. Your chances of dying from this disease are greater than for any other cause. You’ll find the information that you need in this podcast to improve your odds of suffering with, and dying from heart disease. This episode starts by defining exactly what is meant by the term “cardiovascular dis...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 53
In this episode, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay are visited by Elizabeth Ellison , a Postpartum Nurse & Fertility Care Practitioner. Together we explore women’s reproductive health with a focus on understanding the menstrual cycle as a vital indicator of overall health. The episode emphasizes the Creighton Model System. Elizabeth explains how this model helps women identify patterns in their cycles, enabling them to better understand their bodies, recognize irregularities, and address root cau...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 52
This episode of the Wellness Connection MD podcast focuses on the critical topic of pre-conception care , emphasizing the importance of both parents optimizing their health in the months leading up to pregnancy. The hosts explain that the health of the egg and sperm, as well as the environment in which they develop, significantly impacts fertility, pregnancy outcomes. the long-term health of the child, and even the health of future generations. Key points discussed include: Pre-conception health...
Nov 02, 2024•53 min•Ep. 51
This episode contains an interview with inventor, author, and entrepreneur Jim Klopman about the important issues of fall prevention and balance training. Falls are the number one cause of accidental injury and death in those over 65 years old. Many victims of non-fatal falls are left with severe functional impairments, often requiring long-term care. In the year 2020 the price tag for falls to our health care system in the US was over 81 Billion dollars. Balance training is a proven method for ...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 50
The podcast "Wellness Connection MD" focuses on providing evidence-based, commercial-free wellness information. It aims to empower listeners with practical solutions for optimizing health. On today's show we proudly announce Dr. McMinn's new book, "McMinn Sinusitis Microbiome Protocol," which offers a natural approach to helping patients with chronic sinusitis and rhinitis by focusing on reestablishing a healthy sinus microbiome. Unfortunately, the traditional treat...
Sep 11, 2024•20 min•Ep. 49
This show is the second episode in a two-part series on the topic of raising healthy kids in this modern world. In our last episode we focused on healthy eating. In this show we discuss many of the other major issues. Some of the topics discussed include: exposure to nature and sunlight, physical activity, screen time, social media, social interaction, critical thinking skills, mental health, emotional well-being, coping with stress and anxiety, mindfulness techniques, sleep, body image issues, ...
Aug 12, 2024•47 min•Ep. 48
This is the first of a two-part series on raising healthy children in our modern-day world. In this episode we focus on healthy eating. In part two we will explore many other aspects of Raising Healthy Children. Our guests, Lindsay Mathews and Rachel Norgan are both Registered Nurses, and Lindsay is also an IIN certified Health Coach. Together they bring to us their wisdom from many years of professional experience in treating, counseling, and coaching children and families. They are both also i...
Jul 28, 2024•47 min•Ep. 47
Wellness Connection MD is THE evidence-based podcast on all things wellness. This episode is a follow-up to our previous show on the Top Ten Supplements for all-purpose use. However, in this edition Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay discuss specific supplements that may be helpful for our most common and devastating diseases. Dr. Peter Attia's excellent book "Outlive" describes the Four Horsemen of diseases: Cardiovascular disease, Cancer, Neurodegenerative diseases, and Metabolic dysf...
Jun 18, 2024•17 min•Ep. 46
In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. Jim McMinn and health coach Lindsay Mathews dive deep into the world of nutritional supplements. They count down their top 10 favorite supplements, explaining the science and research behind each one. Some of the supplements covered include a quality multivitamin, fish oil, vitamin D, probiotics, curcumin, bioflavonoids, magnesium and more. For each supplement, they review studies showing the potential benefits for conditions like heart disease, can...
Jun 04, 2024•53 min•Ep. 45
In this episode of the Wellness Connection MD podcast, Dr. McMinn takes an evidence-based look into the world of acupuncture alongside Dr. Margot Walbert, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Walbert shares her expertise on acupuncture's philosophy, training, techniques, and its efficacy in treating various conditions. She starts by reviewing some of the fundamental TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) tenants such as Qi (life force energy), and the five elements. She also discusses how in Chin...
May 10, 2024•42 min•Ep. 44
On the Wellness Connection MD podcast wet strive to present to you practical solutions to your health care concerns. In this episode we describe a step by step guide to achieving your optimal wellness goals . Beginning a wellness journey may seem daunting. Where do I begin? How can I get from here to there? Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay break it down for you, along with a powerful graphic illustration called Dr. McMinn’s “Arch of Wellness.” You can find this at McMinnMD.com under the Documents se...
Apr 07, 2024•51 min•Ep. 43
Podcast summary In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. McMinn take a deep dive into the root causes of disease and how an understanding of these root causes can be used as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool as a part of a functional medicine approach to a patient. Think about your own health, or if you are a provider then think about the patient in front of you, then keep asking the question "What is the underlying root cause of the problem." Then use the list of root causes out...
Feb 27, 2024•39 min•Ep. 42
This is Part 2 of a series on Emotional Wellness. The conversation explores various aspects of our emotions, including the connection between lifestyle medicine, such as exercise, sleep, and diet, and our emotional well-being. We also discuss promoting emotional well-being in schools and in the workplace. We discuss the influence of social media and technology on emotional wellness. Emily breaks down the positive effect of connection with nature, and fostering deep and meaningful relationships o...
Jan 21, 2024•51 min•Ep. 41
This is the first episode in a two part series on the urgently important topic of emotional wellness. In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay Matthews discuss the importance of emotional wellness with guest Emily Hudak. Emily is a certified holistic health coach, certified dietary supplement professional, with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is also the founder of Whole With Emily where she supports clients in their mental, emotion...
Jan 20, 2024•48 min•Ep. 40
Welcome to the launch of the Wellness Connection MD podcast, where Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsey become your partners on a quest for optimal wellness. On our previous show, the Functional Medicine Podcast, we discussed a wide variety of healthcare subjects, from a functional and integrative medicine point of view. The purpose of this episode is to introduce ourselves to any new listeners under our new name. We would also like to share with you our philosophy of healthcare and to explain to you wh...
Dec 30, 2023•40 min•Ep. 39
Welcome to the Functional Medicine Podcast. This episode is actually a mini-cast" announcing our name change to "Wellness Connection MD,” which will start with our next episode. Our podcast has always been dedicated to providing up-to-date, unbiased, evidence based, honest information on a wide variety of health-related subjects, from a functional, integrative and lifestyle medicine point of view. On each podcast we have also attempted to offer practical, take- home solutions in order ...
Dec 13, 2023•8 min•Ep. 38
Unraveling Adrenal Fatigue In this insightful podcast Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay, along with special guest Rachel Olsen, will delve into the science of adrenal fatigue. We will break down the controversy surrounding this important subject, and we will explore how it influences various aspects of our physical, mental and emotional well-being. We will also explain why the term "adrenal fatigue" is somewhat of a misnomer, and that the term HPA Axis Dysfunction is a more accurate and des...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 37
In this episode of the Functional Medicine Podcast we present to you a detailed discussion of men's sexual health with our special guest Nurse Valerie Padd, certified sexual educator and coach. Sexual well-being is a part of the fabric of overall health. A vibrant sex life is your birthright, and yet it is very common for men to struggle with various sexual health concerns. These concerns may be devastating to the affected individuals. Yet, men's sexual issues are stigmatized and swept...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 36
On the Functional Medicine Podcast we attempt to help you achieve "optimization" in every aspect of your life, and your intimate life is no exception. As a functional medicine doctor, I heard the concerns of my women patients, and sadly, the majority of them complained of issues related to sexual health. The medical community has largely ignored these issues, and we have taught these women to suffer in silence. Today on the show, we are excited to present to you Ms. Valerie Padd, RN, a...
Oct 26, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 35
Have you ever contemplated the potential of Lifestyle Medicine? Get ready to have your mind expanded as we journey through this empowering field of medicine that influences health outcomes more powerfully than anything else. You're about to discover the undeniable impact of lifestyle on health outcomes and its potential in preventing and treating many diseases. Stay with us as we pull back the curtain on the primal and Mediterranean lifestyles, traits that can significantly reduce the risk ...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 34
Scientists agree that chronic inflammation contributes to just about every disease known to man, such as heart disease, cancer, metabolic diseases, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative diseaes, etc. Dr. McMinn and Lindsay tackle the difficult subject of chronic systemic inflammation and they break it down for you in simple terms. They explain what it is, why it is important, what causes it, how to know if you have it, and how to prevent and treat inflammation. Inflammation is not just an acade...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 33
Modern medicine these days is often practiced in silos. We have an "ologist" for this (like a cardiologist) and an "ologist" for that (like a gastroenterologist), and they are often not talking to each other. However, in fact it is all connected, but very few doctors look at the big picture. The master connector of the entire body is the mind. As an old Chinese proverb says "The body is a puppet of the mind." On this show we are blessed to have with us Dr. Erica You...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 32
Our goal in this podcast is to give you the tools you need to help you reach your own optimal health potential in mind, body, and spirit. We go beyond treating disease, and prevntion to empower you with the information you need in order to become the very best version of yourself, no matter where your starting point is. We discuss the fundamentals of lifestyle medicne such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, and socialization, as well as other important strategies such as bioidentical hormone therapy...
Apr 14, 2023•45 min•Ep. 31
Testosterone is a fundamental part of the "Symphony of Hormones" for both women and men. In this podcast we discuss the scientific evidence and our own clinical experience as it pertains to this important hormone in connection to women's overall health. Contrary to public opinion, it's not all about muscles and libido. We review the risks, and some of the potential benefits of testosterone so that the listener can make an informed decision about her own relationship with this...
Mar 20, 2023•50 min•Ep. 30
We often think of testosterone in the context of libido and muscles. However, there is so much more to this amazing hormone for men. Just about every cell in the body has testosterone receptors. As such, testosterone levels affect brain health, bone health, skin health, mood, sleeep, memory, attention, concentration, confidence, metabolizm, body composition, energy, life-drive, sex drive, erectile function, as well as overall quality of life and enjoyment of living. Also, many diseases are assoc...
Jan 26, 2023•38 min•Ep. 29
Vaginal health is an important part of overall health. Unfortunately women are too often left to suffer unnecessarily with common problems like dryness, pain with intercourse, yeast infections, and vaginitis. In this episode we will break down the functional causes of these problems by looking at the overall vaginal ecosystem, and we will offer simple solutions to improve over all vaginal wellness. Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show . -Check out our website at https:/...
Oct 11, 2022•35 min•Ep. 28
Vaginal dryness is a common and often under-treated condition in women. It is not always a benign condition, since it can lead to vaginal atrophy, urine leakage, increased frequency of urinary tract infections, pain with intercourse, and other problems. Vaginal dryness needs to be routinely screened for and adequately treated. In this episode of the Functional Medicine Podcast we explore the causes of vaginal dryness and offer up some therapeutic options for women with this condition. Support th...
Aug 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay discuss the Top Ten Concerns of Women in a Johnny Carson type countdown, and offer a functional medicine perspective on these concerns. Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show . -Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the main page under the heading "Helpful Links." -Click on the following link for our FULLSCRIPT dispen...
Jun 20, 2022•47 min
This episode features Rachel Olsen, MS, RD, who is an IFM certified functional nutritionist. Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsey delve into the topic of functional nutrition with Rachel and try to articulate just how important nutrition is for our health, wellness, and many other aspects of life. Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show . -Check out our website at https://mcminnmd.com for other IMPORTANT LINKS, including social media links. You can find these at the bottom of the ...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr
