Fatigue, weight gain, aches and pains, brain fog, digestive issues and even thyroid and hormone imbalance can all be signs of an underlying autoimmune disorder. People suffer for years, even decades without a solution. Medications don’t address the cause of autoimmunity and often times don’t provide relief and come with harmful side effects. Whether you are diagnosed with an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Grave’s, lupus, or Hashimoto’s, or you have been struggling wi...
May 16, 2019•47 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast This podcast is about a young lady promised to be crippled by her specialist if she did not take her medications. When she found our practice she had no real expectations. She just wanted to feel a little better. She gave it her all. She saw a change in her blood test and her physical and mental well-being. The last meeting I had with her she said she told her rheumatologist what exactly of the options he had given her she would like to choose and it blew my mind! This is what I have strived for...
Apr 19, 2019•59 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Have you heard of the purported benefits of yoga but are not convinced it's worth trying? Perhaps you are not sure you will get the benefit or feel that yoga is just not for you? Join us as we dissect the proven health benefits of a yoga practice with Dr. Saravanan Chockalingam - Doctor of physical therapy, certified yoga therapist and world speaker who educates the world on the healing power of yoga. He will guide us through the powerful health benefits of yoga, and you don't have to do downwar...
Apr 13, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Does sleep really help? Does your body shut down when you sleep? Do you know why 40 million Americans struggle to sleep? 8.6 million is the amount of dollars we spend on sleeping aids. Why is sleep important? People like pilots who go between time zones have an increased incidents of memory problems, increased metabolic syndrome and even cancers. Learn how not to become a statistic and actually embrace your sleep and give it it's due respect and space-literally. Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board cert...
Mar 28, 2019•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you have chronic back pain but no structural damage? Chronic autoimmune issues but all labs are normal? There may be something hiding beneath these symptoms your body is be trying to tell you This week we talk to the #1 best selling author of "The Great Pain Deception," Steven Ray Ozanich . He'll be sharing how to demystify these seemingly unrelated symptoms and how he has helped countless people regain their health and their lives without surgery, without drugs and without medication. Dr. Ni...
Mar 15, 2019•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. John Bartemus from Functional Medicine Charlotte is on the podcast to discuss natural solutions to infertility! We take a deep dive into what can be done naturally when the system is out of balance. Dr. John Bartemus is a Chiropractic Physician who strives to meet the standard for health care that Thomas Edison set over a century ago. Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vita...
Feb 28, 2019•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause painful or erratic menstrual cycles, infertility, acne and hirutism. Women can suffer for years before being diagnosed or go undiagnosed while suffering with symptoms. While the conventional medical system maintains that the cause of PCOS is unknown, it does seem to worsen with obesity/weight gain, excess insulin, low-grade inflammation and hormone imbalance. This all sounds connected right?! We're going to take a de...
Feb 14, 2019•39 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast You may have heard the term adrenal fatigue but did you know that there is currently no such accepted medical diagnosis? Generally, adrenal fatigue refers to a cluster of symptoms which may include fatigue, body aches, weight changes, low blood pressure, lightheadedness, and may even contribute to PCOS. Adrenal insufficiency is recognized medically as Addison's disease and occurs when there is inadequate production of adrenal gland hormones as a result of another underlying disease. Adrenal fati...
Feb 05, 2019•42 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast We are taking a deep dive into the medical marijuana world with ex-surgeon turned pro-marijuana doc, Dr. Bodo Schneider and cannabis counselor and dosing specialist, Julie Barron of Blue Sage Health Consulting in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We discuss your burning questions with the resurgence of this natural treatment for everything from cancer to PTSD to arthritis. Are the claims as good as they sound? What are the side effects? What studies have been done? Is it a safe and effective alterantive trea...
Jan 30, 2019•2 hr 15 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Your genes tell the story of your life - unravel how to change this story! Are you frustrated with menopause or perimenopause symptoms? Have you experienced weight gain, mood swings, hot flashes or decrease in energy and don't know what to do about it? Your genetics may be to blame for this hormonal shift, but they also hold the key. Join Dr. Tara Scott of Revitalize as she explains how genes can predict risk of disease including breast cancer, diabetes, insulin resistance and obesity. Understan...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Keto Diet promises all-day energy, weight loss and increased focus. On today’s podcast we discuss what the Keto Diet is and how it works. We’ll break down whether this diet is right for you and discuss benefits and keys to success. Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional med...
Jan 16, 2019•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest today is Shelli Belleci who speaks about her “beautiful awakening” to life of health and wellness. Interestingly it is so apt her book is called Beautiful Awakening You can buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Awakening-Shelli-Belleci/dp/0692125183/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1545682928&sr=8-1&keywords=Shelli+Belleci This podcast is about Shelli who as a young woman struggled with self-image, health issues, difficulty fitting and finding true health all leading t...
Dec 26, 2018•58 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest is a patient of the medical system who decided to take health into his own hands and educating himself of his medical condition. This is a story of a patient seeking to fight for his life after a life altering injury, that led to true personalized care and a fascinating journey to recovery giving a new lease on a new life with a new purpose. On today's podcast we interview Cavin Balaster, who sustained a very significant traumatic brain injury in 2011 which may have left him bed ridden...
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Interview with America's Healthy Heart Doc, Dr. Joel Kahn. One of the world’s top cardiologists, Dr. Joel Kahn has treated thousands of acute heart attacks during his career. He’d like all that to stop. He’d like to prevent ALL future heart attacks by breaking through to the public to educate and inspire a new holistic lifestyle. Now is the time to focus on educating the public to eat clean, sweat clean and apply cutting edge science to their lifestyle. This week we discuss: - Current State of D...
Dec 12, 2018•49 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: - 5 reasons you shouldn’t see a functional medicine doctor - Sickness is your identity - Are taking medications a way of life - Does your family history determines your future - What happens when the people around you are unhealthy - How to talk to your doctor and health insurance Q&A - Nutrition Tip of the Week - Rapini! Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and...
Dec 05, 2018•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode we talk with Dr. Lara Salyer who is is an award-winning family physician whose passion is health education at the micro and macro level. After 15 years as a board-certified family doctor, she was unsatisfied with the troubling trend in America: increased dependence on prescriptions, yet decreased overall wellness. She went back for additional training through the Institute of Functional Medicine and opened her private practice in 2017. This week we discuss: - Prescribing creat...
Nov 28, 2018•31 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: - Traditional, Conventional, Functional, Integrative & Holistic Medicine - The business of pharmaceuticals and medicine - Health Insurance doesn’t cover health, it covers disease crisis - How to stop paying for disease management - Natural medicine solutions versus chemical solutions - Triggers, mediators and the first health domino - Myths about environment and genetic causes - Develop your life health plan and create your treatment team - Nutritional Tip of the Week for c...
Nov 23, 2018•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: - Manage Your Health, Not Your Disease - Choosing the Right Lifestyle Choices - Make Shift Happen - Make Time for Health Before Your Body Forces You - You’re Not Alone, Let’s Do This Together - Making Eating Easier - Honesty and Promise You’re Not Going to Fake It - The Bridge Between Goals & Accomplishment - Nutritional Tip: Brussel Sprouts! Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that ...
Nov 13, 2018•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: What is your libido Reasons for the loss of libido Stress, fight and flight Pay attention if you’re not feeling intimate Gluten sensitvity and auto-immune conditions Vascular health and erectile dysfunction Nutrition Tip of the Week - Afrodisiacs Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr....
Nov 06, 2018•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: Top 5 reasons for sugar cravings What Insulin Resistance does to your health How sugar impacts your weight Low carb diets and insulin resistance Bacteria, Virus and Fungus Changing your taste buds and increasing your muscle mass Shifting your hormones begins in the kitchen Nutrition Tip of the Week: Cinnamon Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can ...
Oct 31, 2018•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: Guest Umangini Desai What is Homeopathy Medicine Myths about Homepathy Conditions where Homepathy is most effective treatment Importance of nutritiion while taking homepathic remedies Side effects of Homeopathy remedies Why traditional medicine practitioners should partner with Homeopathy The Snake Venom remedy Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality c...
Oct 23, 2018•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: The importance of “Your Story” Triggering Events lead to Illness or Wellness The difference between an Illness Doctor and a Wellness Doctor Understanding Subjective Symptoms versus Objective Symptoms Emotional events can impact your health Stress and Mediators Your Blue Print and how it affects your treatment Tips to finding a health provider that’s right for you Food Tip of the Week Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative...
Oct 17, 2018•35 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: Common reasons for Thyroid testing Symptoms come before abnormal blood tests How your doctor reads your blood test Asking your doctor the right questions about your blood test How to know if your thyroid isn’t working Our blood testing recommendations Identifying root cause of your symptoms Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by ju...
Oct 09, 2018•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: Sustainable farming Nutrient dense foods Eco-systems of crops and how it affects the quality of your food What your food really looks like Difference between small farm foods & what you find in supermarkets Key to growing your own food Pay for your food instead of your health Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any pr...
Oct 03, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: Understanding your thyroid Function of thryroid 4 causes of a failing thyroid Symptoms of a low thyroid What should I do if I think I have a thryroid issue Treatment for your thyroid Question & Answer Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi...
Sep 25, 2018•38 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: What is a Leaky Gut How leaky gut became mainstream Digestive process starts in the brain Causes of inbalance in your gut Symptoms that are assocaited of leaky gut Why do some people have it and other don’t Health risks associated with a leaky gut Importance of looking at your gut health Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just ...
Sep 11, 2018•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: Weight loss shouldn’t be a primary goal for improved health Struggling with weight Understanding the “WHY” of weigh gain Causes of weight gain Chronic inflamation, your gut health and stress Understanding the impact of your hormones on your weight Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr...
Sep 04, 2018•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: What I need to know about sugar Do sugar cravings mean disease states Breaking your addiction to sugar Not all sugars are the same Does your body need sugar When should I be concerned about consuming too much sugar Tips to prevent sugar cravings Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. ...
Aug 28, 2018•51 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: Depression versus Grief Why do people have depresssion? The Highs & Lows of Sugar What you can do to reduce instead of taking medication for your depression. Should you take anti-depressants? Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michiga...
Aug 21, 2018•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss: What it means to be healthy Focusing on your heaIth it possible to stay healthy without focusing on how you feel? The importance of every symptom you experience The 5 reasons that prevents you from getting healthy Disease is not inevitable, it’s a choice Taking responsibility for your health Question & Answer from the community Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished heal...
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