Alternative Food Network Archiveshttp://alternativefoodnetwork.comenNutritionCopyright Alternative Food Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f406cab318fb7c4601ccec9b1f5a7123.jpgAlternative Food Network Archiveshttp://alternativefoodnetwork.comFri, 22 Mar 2024 16:21:27 +0000Alternative Food NetworkAlternative Food Networkalternativefoodnetwork@gmail.omThe Alternative Food Network Archive episodes are early podcasts from when we started talking about topics related to food and health. If you'd like to hear our more recent podcasts, search Alternative Food Network or our series, "Plant Based Diet"...cleanepisodicWhat is Lifestyle Medicine: An Interview with Dr. Dexter Shurney (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:30 - What is lifestyle medicine?
4:20 – The pillars of lifestyle medicine.
6:15 – Does the general public currently have access to lifestyle medicine?
7:00 – Fee for service medicine vs other reimbursement mechanisms.
11:00 – Lifestyle medicine, health equity and chronic stress.
15:50 – What does ‘food as medicine’ really mean?
19:30 – What are the Blue Zones?
21:15 – The Blue Zones Wellbeing Institute.
24:15 – Easy-to-remember tip to lower cholesterol.
26:10 – What does a lifestyle medicine practice look like?
30:45 – Dr. Shurney’s professional journey.
36:30 – Is lifestyle medicine the future?
38:30 – Dr. Shurney’s favorite meals.

As Referenced in episode:
https://www.adventisthealth.org/about-us/well-being/
https://www.bluezones.com/dan-buettner/

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57547905Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:03 +0000Alternative Food NetworkIs there a better way to prevent and treat chronic diseases? The concept of lifestyle medicine is explored in this episode with renowned lifestyle medicine expert Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH, FACLM. We discuss how lifestyle medicine approaches can...

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:30 - What is lifestyle medicine?
4:20 – The pillars of lifestyle medicine.
6:15 – Does the general public currently have access to lifestyle medicine?
7:00 – Fee for service medicine vs other reimbursement mechanisms.
11:00 – Lifestyle medicine, health equity and chronic stress.
15:50 – What does ‘food as medicine’ really mean?
19:30 – What are the Blue Zones?
21:15 – The Blue Zones Wellbeing Institute.
24:15 – Easy-to-remember tip to lower cholesterol.
26:10 – What does a lifestyle medicine practice look like?
30:45 – Dr. Shurney’s professional journey.
36:30 – Is lifestyle medicine the future?
38:30 – Dr. Shurney’s favorite meals.

As Referenced in episode:
https://www.adventisthealth.org/about-us/well-being/
https://www.bluezones.com/dan-buettner/

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>2563bluezones,culinarymedicine,dextershurney,foodasmedicine,foodismedicine,health,lifestylemedicine,nutrition,pillarsofhealth,wellnesscleanfullIntegrating Ayurveda Into Modern Medicine with Dr. Sheila Patel (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:00 - What is Ayurveda?
10:30 - Dr. Patel’s professional journey that led to integrating Ayurveda in her medical practice and working at the Chopra Center.
15:45 - How do other physicians respond to Dr. Patel’s work?
17:25 - What is the rationale for Ayurveda from a science perspective?
19:45 - Ayurveda for digestion, sleep, stress management.
25:45 - The six tastes of life in Ayurveda.
39:30 - Dr. Patel’s work with Chopra Global & Civana Wellness Resort & Spa.
46:10 - How you can learn more about Ayurveda.

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.

Referenced in the episode: https://chopra.com/ ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57547500Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:03 +0000Alternative Food NetworkDr. Falquier has the privilege of interviewing Dr. Sheila Patel, a board certified family physician and an expert in Ayurveda who has served as Chief Medical Officer for Chopra Global. Dr. Patel shares her insights into Ayurveda, how it promotes...
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:00 - What is Ayurveda?
10:30 - Dr. Patel’s professional journey that led to integrating Ayurveda in her medical practice and working at the Chopra Center.
15:45 - How do other physicians respond to Dr. Patel’s work?
17:25 - What is the rationale for Ayurveda from a science perspective?
19:45 - Ayurveda for digestion, sleep, stress management.
25:45 - The six tastes of life in Ayurveda.
39:30 - Dr. Patel’s work with Chopra Global & Civana Wellness Resort & Spa.
46:10 - How you can learn more about Ayurveda.

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.

Referenced in the episode: https://chopra.com/ ]]>3204ayurveda,ayurvedacooking,ayurvedafood,ayurvedalifestyle,balance,chopra,culinarymedicine,deepakchopra,mindbodyspirithealth,naturalhealing,prevention,selfcare,sheilapatel,wellnesscleanfullNutrition for Healthier Skin with Dr. Phillip Lee (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:45 – What food choices are helpful to treat acne?
9:40 – Tips to lower inflammation and flares for eczema/atopic dermatitis & psoriasis.
19:40 – Microbiome/gut-skin axis.
20:30 – What is rosacea and what foods exacerbate it?
27:30 – UV light and sun protection; What SPF is recommended?
35:40 – Anti-aging – can diet affect wrinkles?
42:50 – Other lifestyle choice that can affect skin aging.
46:00 – Probiotics and prebiotics for skin health
52:20 – Is collagen all hype or can topical and oral collagen be effective?

Guest link: https://www.dermartsla.com/

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57442157Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:00:04 +0000Alternative Food NetworkIn this episode, dermatologist Phillip Lee, MD, chats with Dr. Falquier how the foods we put into our bodies can affect our skin. They discuss the different foods that can help promote better skin health, as well as lifestyle changes you can make to...
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:45 – What food choices are helpful to treat acne?
9:40 – Tips to lower inflammation and flares for eczema/atopic dermatitis & psoriasis.
19:40 – Microbiome/gut-skin axis.
20:30 – What is rosacea and what foods exacerbate it?
27:30 – UV light and sun protection; What SPF is recommended?
35:40 – Anti-aging – can diet affect wrinkles?
42:50 – Other lifestyle choice that can affect skin aging.
46:00 – Probiotics and prebiotics for skin health
52:20 – Is collagen all hype or can topical and oral collagen be effective?

Guest link: https://www.dermartsla.com/

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>3559acne,antiaging,atopicdermatitis,collagen,culinarymedicine,dermatologist,dermatology,diet,eczema,healtheating,healthyskinmonth,microbiome,nutrition,prebiotics,probiotics,psoriasis,retinol,skinhealth,skinproblems,sunscreencleanfullIntegrative Strategies for Lung Care: A Conversation with Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/
In this episode you’ll hear:
2:00 - What is a pulmonologist?
2:30 - Difference between complementary v. integrative medicine
3:45 - Integrative medicine for the lungs.
7:45 - Medical literature about integrative lung care.
9:00 - Mindfulness, yoga, breath work, acupressure.
14:10 - Food as medicine for lung conditions.
17:45 - What to eat & drink to improve respiratory function, including for Covid and flu.
24:10 - Dairy and the lungs.
26:15 - Gut-lung microbiome.
29:00 - Group visits in pulmonary care.
31:00 - Impact of Dr. Liang’s personal cancer experience on her present day practice.
34:50 - Benefits of mindfulness practice for lung cancer.
36:20 – Short mindfulness practice with 4-7-8 breathing.
42:10 - Vaping, joints and e-cigarettes - is there one that’s safer for lungs?

Referenced in the episode:
Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57372329Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:03 +0000Alternative Food NetworkPulmonologist and integrative medicine practitioner, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang, discusses various lung issues such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and what to eat & drink to improve respiratory function, including for Covid and flu. She explains current...
In this episode you’ll hear:
2:00 - What is a pulmonologist?
2:30 - Difference between complementary v. integrative medicine
3:45 - Integrative medicine for the lungs.
7:45 - Medical literature about integrative lung care.
9:00 - Mindfulness, yoga, breath work, acupressure.
14:10 - Food as medicine for lung conditions.
17:45 - What to eat & drink to improve respiratory function, including for Covid and flu.
24:10 - Dairy and the lungs.
26:15 - Gut-lung microbiome.
29:00 - Group visits in pulmonary care.
31:00 - Impact of Dr. Liang’s personal cancer experience on her present day practice.
34:50 - Benefits of mindfulness practice for lung cancer.
36:20 – Short mindfulness practice with 4-7-8 breathing.
42:10 - Vaping, joints and e-cigarettes - is there one that’s safer for lungs?

Referenced in the episode:
Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>2873americanthorasicsociety,asthma,breathebetter,copd,covid,foodasmedicine,foodismedicine,integrativemedicine,lungcancer,lungcancerawareness,lungcancerawarenessmonth,lungcare,lunghealth,lungs,mindfulness,pulmonologycleanfullDietary Therapies for Diabetes with Catherine Chan, PhD (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/
In this episode you’ll hear:

1:30 – Difference between type 1 & type 2 diabetes
4:30 – What is prediabetes?
5:10 – Diabetes prevention programs
8:30 – Diabetes statistics
10:15 – Health consequences of diabetes
13:00 – Is diabetes risk genetic?
14:00 – Nutrition transition – Diabetes increase in immigrant and indigenous communities.
18:45 – Patterns of eating that benefit people with diabetes.
30:30 – Concerns over low carb and keto diet
35:00 – What is insulin resistance?
38:30 – The good news
40:30 – Can you just take a pill and eat whatever you want?
44:15 – What is culinary medicine?
46:00 – Sugar substitutes
50:00 – How to change eating behaviors for the better?

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57371459Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:03 +0000Alternative Food NetworkDiabetes is a serious condition that can have a major impact on a person’s health and quality of life. But it’s not all bad news. In this episode, Dr. Falquier discusses with Catherine Chan, PhD, lifestyle changes and patterns of eating that have been...
In this episode you’ll hear:

1:30 – Difference between type 1 & type 2 diabetes
4:30 – What is prediabetes?
5:10 – Diabetes prevention programs
8:30 – Diabetes statistics
10:15 – Health consequences of diabetes
13:00 – Is diabetes risk genetic?
14:00 – Nutrition transition – Diabetes increase in immigrant and indigenous communities.
18:45 – Patterns of eating that benefit people with diabetes.
30:30 – Concerns over low carb and keto diet
35:00 – What is insulin resistance?
38:30 – The good news
40:30 – Can you just take a pill and eat whatever you want?
44:15 – What is culinary medicine?
46:00 – Sugar substitutes
50:00 – How to change eating behaviors for the better?

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>3280culinarymedicine,diabetes,diabetesawarenessmonth,diabetescare,diabetic,doctorsplus,foodasmedicine,foodismedicine,insulinresistance,lowsugar,nutrition,prediabetes,sugarsubstitutes,type1diabetes,type2diabetescleanfullIntegrative Psychiatry with Dr. Nishi Bhopal: Tools to Achieve Optimal Mental Health (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:40 – What is integrated vs. integrative psychiatry?
3:25 – How Dr. Bhopal got into integrative psychiatry.
4:40 – The gut-brain axis.
7:40 – Recent study about the serotonin theory of depression and the role of SSRIs.
10:15 – Dr. Bhopal’s approach with her patients.
14:10 – Dr. Bhopal’s food suggestions – what, when & how to eat.
20:55 – Dr. Bhopal’s advice when a patient is overwhelmed.
22:50 – SMART goals.
24:00 – Tools in the integrative psychiatry tool box.
26:25 – The use of supplements in depression treatment plans.
29:15 – Suggested resources.

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Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56843890Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:03 +0000Alternative Food NetworkDr. Nishi Bhopal, a board certified expert in Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, and Integrative Holistic Medicine, explains what integrative psychiatry is and how it can be used to treat mental health issues such as depression. She provides insights on how...

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:40 – What is integrated vs. integrative psychiatry?
3:25 – How Dr. Bhopal got into integrative psychiatry.
4:40 – The gut-brain axis.
7:40 – Recent study about the serotonin theory of depression and the role of SSRIs.
10:15 – Dr. Bhopal’s approach with her patients.
14:10 – Dr. Bhopal’s food suggestions – what, when & how to eat.
20:55 – Dr. Bhopal’s advice when a patient is overwhelmed.
22:50 – SMART goals.
24:00 – Tools in the integrative psychiatry tool box.
26:25 – The use of supplements in depression treatment plans.
29:15 – Suggested resources.

As Referenced in episode:

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>1986anxiety,culinarymedicine,depression,depressiontreatment,foodasmedicine,foodismedicine,functionalmedicine,gutbrainaxis,guthealth,healthyliving,integrativehealth,integrativepsychiatry,mentalhealth,nishibhopal,nutrition,psychiatrist,serotonin,sleep,ssri,treatmentcleanfullFasting for Health and Longevity with Dr. Joseph Antoun (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:00 – Difference between intermittent fasting and prolonged/periodic fasting.
5:00 – Autophagy & cellular rejuvenation.
6:30 – Fasting mimicking diet.
13:30 – Health benefits of a fasting mimicking diet.
21:20 – Therapeutic fasting nutrition for diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s and auto-immune diseases. 25:20 – Why fasting mimicking is not a fad diet.
30:10 – What happens after the fast?
34:20 – Who should not do the fasting mimicking approach?
35:15 – Any insurance coverage?
37:15 –12 hour circadian fasting.

References:

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Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56843570Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:00:03 +0000Alternative Food NetworkThis episode delves into the fascinating world of fasting for health and longevity. Fasting has been practiced for centuries across various cultures and religions but recent scientific research has shed light on its potential for longevity and...
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:00 – Difference between intermittent fasting and prolonged/periodic fasting.
5:00 – Autophagy & cellular rejuvenation.
6:30 – Fasting mimicking diet.
13:30 – Health benefits of a fasting mimicking diet.
21:20 – Therapeutic fasting nutrition for diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s and auto-immune diseases. 25:20 – Why fasting mimicking is not a fad diet.
30:10 – What happens after the fast?
34:20 – Who should not do the fasting mimicking approach?
35:15 – Any insurance coverage?
37:15 –12 hour circadian fasting.

References:

Save 15% on prolon® with discount code AFN15 here. If you use the link, Alternative Food Network may receive a small commission from your purchase.

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>2429autophagy,cancer,cellularrejuvination,diabetes,fasting,fastingmimickingdiet,fastingnutrition,foodasmedicine,health,healthspan,josephantoun,lifespan,lnutra,longevity,longevitydiet,metabolicfunction,prevention,prolon,valtnerlongo,weightlosscleanfullHow to Reduce Brain Disease Risk & Optimize Brain Health with Dr. Annie Fenn (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:40 - From OB/GYN physician to studying culinary arts.
9:00 - The MIND Diet.
12:15 - Dr. Fenn’s mother’s diagnosis with mild cognitive impairment, an early stage of Alzheimer’s.
14:20 - What is Dementia and what is Alzheimer’s?
17:30 - Cognitive changes at menopause.
18:15 - Ultra-processed foods and cognitive decline study.
20:30 - How to get into a brain health mindset.
24:50 - Is Alzheimer’s genetic? Early v. late onset Alzheimer’s.
28:00 - Even if you have the APOE4 gene, can one’s lifestyle help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s? 30:10 - What can people do to improve their brain health?
40:00 - At what age should people be mindful of lifestyle choices for their brain health?
41:15 - How quickly do people notice changes on a brain healthy diet?
42:30 - Can we learn to crave healthier foods?
46:00 - Recommended food groups.
54:15 - Research on alcohol and brain health.
59:00 - At what age is alcohol most neurotoxic?
1:00:30 - What can we learn from Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health?
1:04:00 - Dr. Fenn’s cookbook The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food 1:06:30 - Mindset for aging successfully

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Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56843218Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:02 +0000Alternative Food NetworkIs Alzheimer’s genetic? Dr. Annie Fenn, founder of the Brain Health Kitchen, joins Dr. Falquier to discuss the role genetics plays in Alzheimer’s disease, as well as strategies and lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of developing this...
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:40 - From OB/GYN physician to studying culinary arts.
9:00 - The MIND Diet.
12:15 - Dr. Fenn’s mother’s diagnosis with mild cognitive impairment, an early stage of Alzheimer’s.
14:20 - What is Dementia and what is Alzheimer’s?
17:30 - Cognitive changes at menopause.
18:15 - Ultra-processed foods and cognitive decline study.
20:30 - How to get into a brain health mindset.
24:50 - Is Alzheimer’s genetic? Early v. late onset Alzheimer’s.
28:00 - Even if you have the APOE4 gene, can one’s lifestyle help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s? 30:10 - What can people do to improve their brain health?
40:00 - At what age should people be mindful of lifestyle choices for their brain health?
41:15 - How quickly do people notice changes on a brain healthy diet?
42:30 - Can we learn to crave healthier foods?
46:00 - Recommended food groups.
54:15 - Research on alcohol and brain health.
59:00 - At what age is alcohol most neurotoxic?
1:00:30 - What can we learn from Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health?
1:04:00 - Dr. Fenn’s cookbook The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food 1:06:30 - Mindset for aging successfully

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Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>4198alcohol,alzheimers,anniefenn,apoe4,brain,brainfood,brainhealth,cognitivedecline,culinarymedicine,dementia,gene,health,healthspan,healthylifestyle,longevity,menopause,midlife,minddiet,prevention,wellnesscleanfullNo to Dieting and Yes to Appetite Literacy with Dr. Ashley White (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/
Whether you’re struggling with your weight or you’re a healthcare professional who wants to learn more about appetite literacy, here’s a must-listen episode with guest Ashley White, M.D., who is an Appetite Coach and has specialties in family, emergency and obesity medicine. Dr. White chats with Dr. Falquier about how appetite literacy can help people liberate themselves from diet culture and transform their lives.

In this episode you’ll hear:
2:00 – Dr. White’s personal struggles with weight
8:10 – How Dr. White used her personal transformation and incorporated it into her medical practice
13:45 – Why is Dr. White’s approach to weight optimization different?
17:35 – Treatment for 2 groups of people: i) Large-bodied for most of one’s life v. ii) Heavier later in life 22:30 – How to create intentional eating experiences with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Mindfulness
34:00 – Learn your appetite

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2022 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56702556Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:00:02 +0000Alternative Food Network“As someone who has tried every diet there is to be tried, I can attest to the fact that diets do not work. Diets do not uncover the psychology behind every individual’s eating experience, and do not consider each person’s unique genetic makeup.” -...
Whether you’re struggling with your weight or you’re a healthcare professional who wants to learn more about appetite literacy, here’s a must-listen episode with guest Ashley White, M.D., who is an Appetite Coach and has specialties in family, emergency and obesity medicine. Dr. White chats with Dr. Falquier about how appetite literacy can help people liberate themselves from diet culture and transform their lives.

In this episode you’ll hear:
2:00 – Dr. White’s personal struggles with weight
8:10 – How Dr. White used her personal transformation and incorporated it into her medical practice
13:45 – Why is Dr. White’s approach to weight optimization different?
17:35 – Treatment for 2 groups of people: i) Large-bodied for most of one’s life v. ii) Heavier later in life 22:30 – How to create intentional eating experiences with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Mindfulness
34:00 – Learn your appetite

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2022 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>2145appetitecoach,appetiteliteracy,cbt,cognitivebehavioraltherapy,diet,dietculture,mindfuleating,mindfulness,obesitymedicine,weight,weightloss,weightoptimization,weightstrugglecleanfullPediatric Gastroenterology: Using Food as Therapy with Dr. M. Mascarenhas (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/
In this episode you'll hear:
1:30 – What are common patient issues in Dr. Mascarenhas’ practice?
2:45 – Difference between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
4:30 – Artificial sweeteners, the gut-brain connection and your microbiome
5:50 – How Dr. Mascarenhas diagnoses gastro issues
7:00 – Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment options: drugs v. dietary changes
11:35 – Difference between Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
16:15 – Examples of gluten-free grains
19:00 – Reasons for constipation
20:00 – Fiber
21:55 – Hydration and homemade popsicles
24:50 – Dr. Mascarenhas’ opinion on sports drinks for young athletes
25:45 – Dr. Mascarenhas’ opinion on low carb & low fat diets for kids
27:40 – What is a plant based diet?
31:00 – The power of spices
36:15 – Bringing integrative and culinary medicine into mainstream pediatrics

As referenced in the episode:
Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2022 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56615941Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:03 +0000Alternative Food NetworkDr. Maria R. Mascarenhas is back to discuss: 1. The difference between Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Inflammatory Bowel Disease 2. The difference between Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance 3. Drugs v. dietary changes to treat gastro issues. In...
In this episode you'll hear:
1:30 – What are common patient issues in Dr. Mascarenhas’ practice?
2:45 – Difference between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
4:30 – Artificial sweeteners, the gut-brain connection and your microbiome
5:50 – How Dr. Mascarenhas diagnoses gastro issues
7:00 – Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment options: drugs v. dietary changes
11:35 – Difference between Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
16:15 – Examples of gluten-free grains
19:00 – Reasons for constipation
20:00 – Fiber
21:55 – Hydration and homemade popsicles
24:50 – Dr. Mascarenhas’ opinion on sports drinks for young athletes
25:45 – Dr. Mascarenhas’ opinion on low carb & low fat diets for kids
27:40 – What is a plant based diet?
31:00 – The power of spices
36:15 – Bringing integrative and culinary medicine into mainstream pediatrics

As referenced in the episode:
Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2022 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>2232autoimmune,celiacdisease,childrenshospital,constipation,culinarymedicine,doctors,glutenfree,glutenfreegrains,glutenintolerance,guthealth,ibd,ibs,inflammatoryboweldisease,irritablebowelsyndrome,medicalschool,microbiome,pediactricians,pediatricgastroenterology,pediatricgi,physicianscleanfullChild Nutrition with Dr. Maria Mascarenhas: Are we moving forward or backward? (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/
In this episode you'll hear:
3:45 – How should children get their calories.
5:40 – Consequences of ultra-processed foods.
7:30 – School lunch ideas.
10:00 – What nutrients are necessary and in what amounts.
12:35 – Harvard Healthy Eating Plate.
14:25 – Long term health issues if a child does get proper calories & nutrients.
17:50 – Macronutrients vs micronutrients.
19:05 – Impact of ultra-processed foods on microbiome.
19:45 – The impact of diet during pregnancy on the fetus.
21:30 – Cultural influences on food choices.
23:15 – Food tips to turn things around.
32:40 – Do medical students learn about nutrition in medical school?
37:30 –The Anti-Inflammatory Family Cookbook
42:40 – Contact information for Dr. Mascarenhas.

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Credits:
Host: Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing: Will Crann
Executive Producer: Esther Garfin ©2022 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56516010Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:03 +0000Alternative Food NetworkIf you’ve got kids, this is a must listen! Do you know how many calories your child needs each day, and from where they should be getting them? In this interview with pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Maria Mascarenhas, you will learn: 1. The...
In this episode you'll hear:
3:45 – How should children get their calories.
5:40 – Consequences of ultra-processed foods.
7:30 – School lunch ideas.
10:00 – What nutrients are necessary and in what amounts.
12:35 – Harvard Healthy Eating Plate.
14:25 – Long term health issues if a child does get proper calories & nutrients.
17:50 – Macronutrients vs micronutrients.
19:05 – Impact of ultra-processed foods on microbiome.
19:45 – The impact of diet during pregnancy on the fetus.
21:30 – Cultural influences on food choices.
23:15 – Food tips to turn things around.
32:40 – Do medical students learn about nutrition in medical school?
37:30 –The Anti-Inflammatory Family Cookbook
42:40 – Contact information for Dr. Mascarenhas.

As referenced in the episode:

Credits:
Host: Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing: Will Crann
Executive Producer: Esther Garfin ©2022 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>2704autism,batchcooking,childnutrition,children,culinarymedicine,doctors,gastroenterology,gutbrainaxis,guthealth,harvardhealthyeatingplate,kids,macronutrients,mariamascarenhas,microbiome,micronutrients,pediatricgastroenterology,pediatrician,physicians,processedfood,schoollunchcleanfullWhat to Eat During Chemotherapy to Reduce Side Effects & Optimize Efficacy (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-eat-during-chemotherapy-to-reduce-side-effects-optimize-efficacy-doctors--56406547
If you or someone you know is undergoing chemotherapy, don’t miss Dr. Falquier’s interview about the role of diet during and after chemotherapy to reduce harsh side effects and maximize treatment outcomes. Her guests are medical oncologist Dr. Ben Chue and naturopath & functional medicine doctor Easter Ho. In addition, you’ll hear how a medical oncologist and functional medicine and naturopathic doctor work together to provide an integrated approach to cancer treatment. Find the recipe that goes with this episode in the Doctors+ Premium subscription on Apple Podcasts. Link below.

In this episode you’ll hear:
4:00 – How Dr. Chue and Dr. Ho work together to provide an integrated approach to cancer treatment. 5:30 – Collaborative visits for cancer patients.
7:45 – Can complementary treatments be combined with traditional chemotherapy to lessen side effects of chemotherapy?
9:00 – Examples of complementary treatments for chemotherapy.
11:00 – Is there a role for alternative treatments without chemotherapy in the early cancer stages? 12:10 – Curcumin and intravenous vitamin C to enhance the benefits of chemotherapy.
15:30 – The role of nutrition during cancer treatment.
17:10 – Food suggestions during and after chemo treatment.
21:50 – Blood tests to determine what’s going on nutritionally.
25:20 – Iron absorption for a plant-based eater.
28:00 – Preventing recurrence of a cancer.
29:00 – Prevent cancer altogether.
30:30 – Exercise for cancer prevention.
32:00 - Exercise when undergoing chemotherapy.
33:40 – Pillars of wellness.
36:00 – The future of cancer treatment.
36:40 – Supporting the body during chemo through diet and lifestyle.

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2022 Alternative Food Network Inc.

Guest Links:
Recipe for Iron Absorption: https://apple.co/3rTthD5]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56406547Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:00:02 +0000Alternative Food Network“The role of nutrition is really important in maintaining good health and maintaining the immune system. It’s part of the holistic part of treatment of the cancer.” Ben Chue, M.D. If you or someone you know is undergoing chemotherapy, don’t miss Dr....
If you or someone you know is undergoing chemotherapy, don’t miss Dr. Falquier’s interview about the role of diet during and after chemotherapy to reduce harsh side effects and maximize treatment outcomes. Her guests are medical oncologist Dr. Ben Chue and naturopath & functional medicine doctor Easter Ho. In addition, you’ll hear how a medical oncologist and functional medicine and naturopathic doctor work together to provide an integrated approach to cancer treatment. Find the recipe that goes with this episode in the Doctors+ Premium subscription on Apple Podcasts. Link below.

In this episode you’ll hear:
4:00 – How Dr. Chue and Dr. Ho work together to provide an integrated approach to cancer treatment. 5:30 – Collaborative visits for cancer patients.
7:45 – Can complementary treatments be combined with traditional chemotherapy to lessen side effects of chemotherapy?
9:00 – Examples of complementary treatments for chemotherapy.
11:00 – Is there a role for alternative treatments without chemotherapy in the early cancer stages? 12:10 – Curcumin and intravenous vitamin C to enhance the benefits of chemotherapy.
15:30 – The role of nutrition during cancer treatment.
17:10 – Food suggestions during and after chemo treatment.
21:50 – Blood tests to determine what’s going on nutritionally.
25:20 – Iron absorption for a plant-based eater.
28:00 – Preventing recurrence of a cancer.
29:00 – Prevent cancer altogether.
30:30 – Exercise for cancer prevention.
32:00 - Exercise when undergoing chemotherapy.
33:40 – Pillars of wellness.
36:00 – The future of cancer treatment.
36:40 – Supporting the body during chemo through diet and lifestyle.

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
©2022 Alternative Food Network Inc.

Guest Links:
Recipe for Iron Absorption: https://apple.co/3rTthD5]]>2422benchue,cancer,cancercare,cancernutrition,cancerprevention,cancersurvivor,cancertreatment,chemotherapy,complementarymedicine,easterho,functionalmedicine,functionaloncology,inflammation,integrativemedicine,integrativeoncology,medicine,oncologist,oncology,plantforward,survivorcleanfullBreathing Easy: Safeguarding Your Health During Wildfires with Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/breathing-easy-safeguarding-your-health-during-wildfires-with-dr-ni-cheng-liang-doctors--54250474
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:20 – What people can do to protect themselves from breathing wildfire smoke.
3:15 – Are masks effective to decrease soot and particulate matter?
4:00 – Symptoms of exposure to wildfire smoke.
4:40 – Can the lungs be detoxed upon exposure to wildfire smoke?
5:40 – Should you exercise during a wildfire even indoors?
6:15 – Thyme, honey and oregano to ease chest congestion.
7:10 – Who is most at risk from exposure to wildfire smoke?
7:45 – When should someone seek medical attention?

Referenced in episode:
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54250474Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:48:00 +0000Alternative Food NetworkWildfires are increasing in frequency. Help protect your health with valuable insights, practical tips and expert guidance in this episode. Pulmonologist Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang discusses the various health risks associated with wildfires and shares...
In this episode you’ll hear:
1:20 – What people can do to protect themselves from breathing wildfire smoke.
3:15 – Are masks effective to decrease soot and particulate matter?
4:00 – Symptoms of exposure to wildfire smoke.
4:40 – Can the lungs be detoxed upon exposure to wildfire smoke?
5:40 – Should you exercise during a wildfire even indoors?
6:15 – Thyme, honey and oregano to ease chest congestion.
7:10 – Who is most at risk from exposure to wildfire smoke?
7:45 – When should someone seek medical attention?

Referenced in episode:
]]>551airquality,lungcare,lungs,particulate,pulmonolgy,smoke,soot,wildfire,wildfireseason,wildfiresmokecleanfullSummary of Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: What You Need to Know (Doctors+)https://alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health. In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Falquier provides a quick summary of the new Guidance, including the risks associated with number of drinks consumed per week.

For more on alcohol and brain health, and how to reduce brain disease risk and optimize brain health, be sure to catch Dr. Falquier’s podcast episode with physician, author and culinary instructor, Dr. Annie Fenn, who founded the Brain Health Kitchen as a way to fight Alzheimer’s. Available now as part of the Doctors+ Premium subscription on Apple Podcasts. You are never too young to be thinking about brain health.

As referenced in this episode:
CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
Executive Producer: Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52717775Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:00:02 +0000Alternative Food NetworkThe more alcohol you drink per week, the higher the risks according to Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health. In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Falquier provides a quick summary of the new Guidance, including the risks associated with number of drinks...Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health. In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Falquier provides a quick summary of the new Guidance, including the risks associated with number of drinks consumed per week.

For more on alcohol and brain health, and how to reduce brain disease risk and optimize brain health, be sure to catch Dr. Falquier’s podcast episode with physician, author and culinary instructor, Dr. Annie Fenn, who founded the Brain Health Kitchen as a way to fight Alzheimer’s. Available now as part of the Doctors+ Premium subscription on Apple Podcasts. You are never too young to be thinking about brain health.

As referenced in this episode:
CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann
Executive Producer: Esther Garfin
©2023 Alternative Food Network Inc.]]>261alchohol,alcoholandhealth,alcoholguidance,alcoholrisks,alcoholsafety,brainhealth,canada'sguidance,cancer,death,doctor,doctorsplus,drinking,health,heartdisease,liver,redwine,reproduction,womenshealthcleanfullHow to Find Reliable Health Information (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-find-reliable-health-information-doctors--52405328
CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52405328Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:00:02 +0000Alternative Food NetworkAre you looking for reliable health information online, but not sure where to start? In this episode, two physicians discuss how to find credible sources of health information, so you can make more informed decisions about your own health. They cover...
CREDITS:
Sound Recording and Editing: Will Crann]]>431clickbait,doctors,doctorsplus,health,healthinformation,medicalinformation,medicalnews,physicians,scienctificstudiescleanfullA chat with Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-chat-with-dr-sabrina-falquier-md-ccms-doctors--51613782
Subscribe to Doctors+ Premium here: https://apple.co/3EPaPjF

We appreciate your support!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51613782Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:00:02 +0000Alternative Food Network“Delicious and fantastic for your body can and should come together,” says culinary medicine physician and new host of Doctors+ Premium, Dr. Sabrina Falquier. In this episode, Esther Garfin, founder of Alternative Food Network, chats with Dr. Falquier...
Subscribe to Doctors+ Premium here: https://apple.co/3EPaPjF

We appreciate your support!]]>977cooking,culinaryarts,culinarymedicine,doctor,doctorsplus,food,foodasmedicine,foodismedicine,health,microbiome,physician,plantforward,recipe,subscription,weightloss,wellnesscleanfullPerimenopause and Menopause: What to Expecthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/perimenopause-and-menopause-what-to-expect--50878495
In this episode you’ll hear:

2:55 – Pre-menopause, perimenopause and menopause explained
5:05 – Hot flashes
7:10 – Night sweats
7:45 – Sleep disruption
8:40 – Fatigue
9:35 – Body image “Live with gusto”
10:10 – Mental health including brain fog, depression, anxiety – “Know that you’re not alone.”
10:55 – Stress
11:20 – Vaginal dryness
12:10 – Loss of libido
12:50 – Urinary tract changes
13:40 – Osteoporosis
14:15 – Skin and hair changes
14:50 – Impact of menopause on chronic disease
15:20 – Cancer risk during menopause
15:55 – Weight gain during menopause
19:10 – 5 Pillars of wellness: Food, Movement, Sleep, Connection, Mindfulness
22:10 – Headaches
25:00 – Does soy foods help during menopause?
25:25 – Are there foods to eat or exclude at certain times of the cycle?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50878495Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:00:02 +0000Alternative Food NetworkWhat’s the difference between premenopause, perimenopause and menopause? Shifting hormones during these stages can have a broad impact on home and work life, and it's time to stop brushing symptoms under the rug. In this episode, Drs. Susan...
In this episode you’ll hear:

2:55 – Pre-menopause, perimenopause and menopause explained
5:05 – Hot flashes
7:10 – Night sweats
7:45 – Sleep disruption
8:40 – Fatigue
9:35 – Body image “Live with gusto”
10:10 – Mental health including brain fog, depression, anxiety – “Know that you’re not alone.”
10:55 – Stress
11:20 – Vaginal dryness
12:10 – Loss of libido
12:50 – Urinary tract changes
13:40 – Osteoporosis
14:15 – Skin and hair changes
14:50 – Impact of menopause on chronic disease
15:20 – Cancer risk during menopause
15:55 – Weight gain during menopause
19:10 – 5 Pillars of wellness: Food, Movement, Sleep, Connection, Mindfulness
22:10 – Headaches
25:00 – Does soy foods help during menopause?
25:25 – Are there foods to eat or exclude at certain times of the cycle?]]>1958doctors,health,healthyaging,hormonehealth,hormones,hotflashes,md,menopause,mentalhealth,nightsweats,perimenopause,physicians,weight,wellness,women,womenshealthcleanfullHealth Benefits of Spices with Drs. S. Falquier and L. Shiue (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/health-benefits-of-spices-with-drs-s-falquier-and-l-shiue-doctors--47769699
In this episode you’ll hear:

2:00 - Should you take spices as a supplement?
3:00 – What is the best way to store spices?
4:35 – Smoked paprika in plant-based cooking
6:10 – Garlic
7:15 – Coriander
7:45 – Salt
8:15 – Sumac
8:30 – Cumin
9:35 – Chili peppers]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47769699Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:14:10 +0000Alternative Food NetworkIn this 13-minute episode of Doctors+ excerpted from a livestream cooking class, Dr. Sabrina Falquier and cookbook author Dr. Linda Shiue, both physicians and culinary medicine experts, discuss the health benefits of various spices. In this episode...
In this episode you’ll hear:

2:00 - Should you take spices as a supplement?
3:00 – What is the best way to store spices?
4:35 – Smoked paprika in plant-based cooking
6:10 – Garlic
7:15 – Coriander
7:45 – Salt
8:15 – Sumac
8:30 – Cumin
9:35 – Chili peppers]]>782chef,culinaryarts,culinaryliteracy,culinarymedicine,docswhocook,doctors,foodasmedicine,foodismedicine,healthy,healthyfood,healthylifestyle,medical,medicine,medschool,nutrition,physicians,preventivemedicine,science,spices,wellnesscleanfullWhat is Culinary Medicine? (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-culinary-medicine-doctors--47396649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47396649Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:42:12 +0000Alternative Food NetworkIn the conversation about food, nutrition and food as medicine, there is an emerging evidence-based field of medicine called culinary medicine. In this 7-minute episode, Drs. Linda Shiue and Sabrina Falquier, both medical doctors who are culinary...441chef,culinary,culinaryliteracy,culinarymedicine,docswhocook,doctors,food,foodasmedicine,foodismedicine,healthy,healthyfood,healthylifestyle,medical,medicine,medschool,nutrition,physicians,preventivemedicine,science,wellnesscleanfullHeart Disease: Prevention and Reversal with Diet with Dr. J. Kahn and C. Arnston (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-disease-prevention-and-reversal-with-diet-with-dr-j-kahn-and-c-arnston-doctors--43604625
In this episode you’ll hear:

2:40 - What is metabolic cardiology?
4:30 – The role of genetics v. lifestyle in cardiovascular disease
6:55 – The role of diet in heart disease
10:15- Food as medicine for heart health: prevention and reversal
12:10 – Dr. Kahn on the American Heart Association and ethical conflicts
16:10 – Oil free diet: yes or no?
18:35 – What should people look for when buying extra virgin olive oil?
21:15 – Patient concerns when Dr. Kahn recommends a diet change
23:00 – Ketogenic diets and cardiac health
25:30 - Heart palpitations and coffee
27:25 – Microalgae (spirulina and chlorella) for heart health

Use code AFN to get 20% off your ENERGYbits at www.energybits.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43604625Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:00:35 +0000Alternative Food NetworkDiet matters in heart disease says Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC, also known as “America’s Healthy Heart Doc”, who is interviewed in this episode. A practicing cardiologist, professor, author and the first physician in the world to certify in metabolic...
In this episode you’ll hear:

2:40 - What is metabolic cardiology?
4:30 – The role of genetics v. lifestyle in cardiovascular disease
6:55 – The role of diet in heart disease
10:15- Food as medicine for heart health: prevention and reversal
12:10 – Dr. Kahn on the American Heart Association and ethical conflicts
16:10 – Oil free diet: yes or no?
18:35 – What should people look for when buying extra virgin olive oil?
21:15 – Patient concerns when Dr. Kahn recommends a diet change
23:00 – Ketogenic diets and cardiac health
25:30 - Heart palpitations and coffee
27:25 – Microalgae (spirulina and chlorella) for heart health

Use code AFN to get 20% off your ENERGYbits at www.energybits.com.]]>2642algae,cardiology,chlorella,coq10,doctor,doctorsplus,foodasmedicine,foodie,foodismedicine,health,healthyfood,heart,heartdisease,hearthealth,microalgae,nutraceuticals,oliveoil,plantbased,spirulina,vegancleanfullProfessional Conduct of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Physicians (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/professional-conduct-of-complementary-and-alternative-medicine-physicians-doctors--43563791
Resources
http://policyconsult.cpso.on.ca/?page_id=13083
cam@cpso.on.ca
https://www.onpim.ca/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43563791Sun, 21 Feb 2021 02:00:57 +0000Alternative Food NetworkRegulation of healthcare professions helps to provide health services to the public that are professional, safe and ethical. Should all physicians be governed by similar professional conduct rules? In this episode, integrative medicine consultant, Dr....
Resources
http://policyconsult.cpso.on.ca/?page_id=13083
cam@cpso.on.ca
https://www.onpim.ca/]]>1591alternativemedicine,collegeofphysicians,complementarymedicine,doctors,doctorsplus,functionalmedicine,health,healthcare,healthcareregulation,healthlaw,integrativemedicine,medicine,physicians,professionalconduct,wellnesscleanfullMediterranean Diet: A Culinary Physician’s Perspective with Dr. S. Falquier (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mediterranean-diet-a-culinary-physician-s-perspective-with-dr-s-falquier-doctors--43289064
In this podcast you’ll hear:
3:30 - What is culinary medicine?
4:30 – Dr. Falquier’s path to specializing in culinary medicine
6:30 – How Dr. Falquier teaches cooking in her medical practice that’s covered by insurance!
14:40 – The Mediterranean Die pattern of eating
16:30 – 9 point Mediterranean Scale
21:10 – How Dr. Falquier helps her patients with their diet
22:00 – Mediterranean scale breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43289064Sun, 07 Feb 2021 01:58:33 +0000Alternative Food NetworkIf you’re a foodie who’s into health, this episode is a must listen. Imagine going to your doctor’s office and participating in a cooking class with the doctor that’s covered by insurance! Our guest in this episode does just that. Dr. Sabrina Falquier...
In this podcast you’ll hear:
3:30 - What is culinary medicine?
4:30 – Dr. Falquier’s path to specializing in culinary medicine
6:30 – How Dr. Falquier teaches cooking in her medical practice that’s covered by insurance!
14:40 – The Mediterranean Die pattern of eating
16:30 – 9 point Mediterranean Scale
21:10 – How Dr. Falquier helps her patients with their diet
22:00 – Mediterranean scale breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas]]>2130bluezone,cooking,culinaryarts,culinarymedicine,doctorsplus,flexitarian,foodasmedicine,health,healthinsurance,healthyliving,healthyrecipes,hearthealth,inflammation,internalmedicine,mediteranneandiet,mediterraneanscale,nutrition,omega3,plantbased,recipescleanfullCOVID Recovery: What To Eat And Drink with Dr. E. Konigsberg (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-recovery-what-to-eat-and-drink-with-dr-e-konigsberg-doctors--42343880
In this podcast you’ll hear:
2:40 – What the body needs when fighting infection
7:10 – Tips to deal with specific symptoms during Coronavirus recovery (fatigue, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal issues, muscle & joint pain)
14:20 – Latest on Vitamin D and COVID-19
17:40 – Should you get your Vitamin D level tested?
20:00 – How to find an integrative practitioner in your area]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42343880Sun, 06 Dec 2020 14:37:26 +0000Alternative Food NetworkWhat should you be eating and drinking if you’re recovering from COVID-19? Unfortunately, many COVID patients or “long haulers” continue to have lingering symptoms. In this episode, returning guest and Integrative Medicine Consultant Dr. Esther...
In this podcast you’ll hear:
2:40 – What the body needs when fighting infection
7:10 – Tips to deal with specific symptoms during Coronavirus recovery (fatigue, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal issues, muscle & joint pain)
14:20 – Latest on Vitamin D and COVID-19
17:40 – Should you get your Vitamin D level tested?
20:00 – How to find an integrative practitioner in your area]]>1291adaptogen,coronavirus,covid,covid19,covidnews,covidrecovery,diet,doctor,doctorsplus,immunesystem,integrativemedicine,longhauler,longhaulers,medicinalmushrooms,medicine,nutrition,science,vaccine,virus,vitamindcleanfullStomach Problems and Diet with Dr. M. Singh (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stomach-problems-and-diet-with-dr-m-singh-doctors--41946290
In this podcast you’ll hear:

1:50 - What is an integrative gastroenterologist?

3:30 - Dr. Singh’s professional journey to becoming an integrative gastroenterologist and how it affected his personal diet choices/health choices

9:30 – What is personalized medicine?

12:40 – Dr. Singh’s integrative approach to gastrointestinal problems and his diagnostic methods

17:20 – Nutritional genomics: the science of applying nutritional recommendations based on one’s genes

25:15 – How affordable is this type of healthcare?

29:30 – How does a person find the right healthcare provider?

32:00 – Types of patients that Dr. Singh treats

33:00 – SIBO: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

37:00 – Why can’t I eat this? (food sensitivities, leaky gut, celiac, crohn’s)

39:30 – What’s wrong with diets for the masses?

40:00 – Are stomach problems hereditary?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41946290Sun, 15 Nov 2020 02:53:58 +0000Alternative Food NetworkIf you suffer from stomach pain or other gastrointestinal disorders, you won’t want to miss this episode with one of the only integrative gastroenterologists in the United States, Dr. Marvin Singh, MD. He explains the idea of personalized medicine,...
In this podcast you’ll hear:

1:50 - What is an integrative gastroenterologist?

3:30 - Dr. Singh’s professional journey to becoming an integrative gastroenterologist and how it affected his personal diet choices/health choices

9:30 – What is personalized medicine?

12:40 – Dr. Singh’s integrative approach to gastrointestinal problems and his diagnostic methods

17:20 – Nutritional genomics: the science of applying nutritional recommendations based on one’s genes

25:15 – How affordable is this type of healthcare?

29:30 – How does a person find the right healthcare provider?

32:00 – Types of patients that Dr. Singh treats

33:00 – SIBO: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

37:00 – Why can’t I eat this? (food sensitivities, leaky gut, celiac, crohn’s)

39:30 – What’s wrong with diets for the masses?

40:00 – Are stomach problems hereditary?]]>2627celiac,colitis,crohns,diet,dna,doctorsplus,foodsensitivities,gastroenterology,genetictesting,healthylifestyle,ibs,integrativemedicine,leakygut,microbiome,nutrigenomics,nutrition,personalizedmedicine,precisionmedicine,sibo,stomachcleanfullThe Hormone-Food Connection with Dr. K. Dunston (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hormone-food-connection-with-dr-k-dunston-doctors--40872814
In this episode you’ll hear:

2:00 – Dr. Dunston’s personal and professional journey to becoming a functional medicine practitioner; from being overweight, anxious, depressed and suffering from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia to discovering functional medicine and regaining her vitality.
10:30 – Difference between functional medicine and mainstream medicine
12:30 – Functional medicine and the cause of health problems: hormone imbalance, toxicity, nutritional deficiency, energetic imbalance
14:30 – Are most functional medicine practitioners MD’s?
15:00 - What to do when you’re not feeling right
16:45 - Symptoms of sex hormone imbalance in all ages
19:45 – Perimenopause, menopause and different types of hormone replacement therapy (synthetic hormone replacement, bioidentical hormones)
23:00 - Dr. Dunston’s position on bioidentical hormones
26:10 – At what age should a woman check her sex hormone levels?
30:40 – Types of hormones and can we address hormonal imbalance with diet?
34:20 - Blood sugar roller coaster – are you hangry?
38:00 – How should we eat?
43:00 – The problem with standard diets today
50:45 – Dr. Dunston’s top food picks
56:00 - Greenwashing]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40872814Sun, 13 Sep 2020 01:07:27 +0000Alternative Food NetworkAre you suffering from hormonal imbalance and would you even know if you were? From diabetes and weight gain to infertility and moodiness, hormonal imbalance can cause many health problems for both men and women. In this episode, Dr. Kyrin Dunston MD,...
In this episode you’ll hear:

2:00 – Dr. Dunston’s personal and professional journey to becoming a functional medicine practitioner; from being overweight, anxious, depressed and suffering from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia to discovering functional medicine and regaining her vitality.
10:30 – Difference between functional medicine and mainstream medicine
12:30 – Functional medicine and the cause of health problems: hormone imbalance, toxicity, nutritional deficiency, energetic imbalance
14:30 – Are most functional medicine practitioners MD’s?
15:00 - What to do when you’re not feeling right
16:45 - Symptoms of sex hormone imbalance in all ages
19:45 – Perimenopause, menopause and different types of hormone replacement therapy (synthetic hormone replacement, bioidentical hormones)
23:00 - Dr. Dunston’s position on bioidentical hormones
26:10 – At what age should a woman check her sex hormone levels?
30:40 – Types of hormones and can we address hormonal imbalance with diet?
34:20 - Blood sugar roller coaster – are you hangry?
38:00 – How should we eat?
43:00 – The problem with standard diets today
50:45 – Dr. Dunston’s top food picks
56:00 - Greenwashing]]>3570diabetes,disease,doctorsplus,fertility,fibromyalgia,functionalmedicine,gutmicrobiome,healthyliving,hormonalimbalance,hormones,medicine,menopause,mood,pcos,physician,plantbased,pms,stress,vegan,weightlosscleanfullThe Role of Nutrition in Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Chronic Disease with Dr. M. Litman (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-role-of-nutrition-in-mitochondrial-dysfunction-and-chronic-disease-with-dr-m-litman-doctors--40227451
In this episode you’ll hear:
2:40 - What is orthomolecular/nutritional medicine?
4:40 - Is orthomolecular medicine the same as functional medicine?
5:30 - Why is nutrition so important?
6:00 - “Hope is an indispensable ally of the physician and an absolute right of the patient.”
8:40 - Dr. Litman’s professional journey
14:00 - What are mitochondria?
17:15 - What happens if mitochondria don’t function properly? (e.g. neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, auto-immune diseases, psychiatric problems)
19:30 - Testing
20:30 - Nutrient deficiencies and toxins
21:45 - What is toxic to the mitochondria? (e.g. heavy metals, pesticides, plastics, certain medication)
23:10 - How Dr. Litman gets the health picture of his patients
26:15 - Can we get the recommended nutrients from diet alone?
27:00 - Depletion of nutrients in food supply
28:00 - The role of supplements
31:20 - Science-based evidence
31:50 - How to find good quality supplements
34:40 - Dr. Litman’s success rate
36:10 - Is medical school teaching this area?
37:00 - Cancer and mitochondrial damage]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40227451Sun, 09 Aug 2020 15:07:08 +0000Alternative Food NetworkThink back to biology 101 when you learned that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. These mitochondria need nutrients to function properly or else chronic disease can result, according Dr. Mel Litman MD, a family physician whose practice...
In this episode you’ll hear:
2:40 - What is orthomolecular/nutritional medicine?
4:40 - Is orthomolecular medicine the same as functional medicine?
5:30 - Why is nutrition so important?
6:00 - “Hope is an indispensable ally of the physician and an absolute right of the patient.”
8:40 - Dr. Litman’s professional journey
14:00 - What are mitochondria?
17:15 - What happens if mitochondria don’t function properly? (e.g. neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, auto-immune diseases, psychiatric problems)
19:30 - Testing
20:30 - Nutrient deficiencies and toxins
21:45 - What is toxic to the mitochondria? (e.g. heavy metals, pesticides, plastics, certain medication)
23:10 - How Dr. Litman gets the health picture of his patients
26:15 - Can we get the recommended nutrients from diet alone?
27:00 - Depletion of nutrients in food supply
28:00 - The role of supplements
31:20 - Science-based evidence
31:50 - How to find good quality supplements
34:40 - Dr. Litman’s success rate
36:10 - Is medical school teaching this area?
37:00 - Cancer and mitochondrial damage]]>2624autoimmunedisease,cancer,cardiovasculardisease,chronicdisease,diet,doctor,doctorsplus,foodsupply,functionalmedicine,heavymetals,medicine,mentalhealth,mitochondria,neurodegenerativedisease,nutrition,orthomolecularmedicine,physician,science,supplements,toxinscleanfullFood & Mood (Part 2) with Dr. L. Plowright (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-mood-part-2-with-dr-l-plowright-doctors--26136687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26136687Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:44:31 +0000Alternative Food NetworkIn part 2 of our interview with Integrative Psychiatrist Dr. Linda Plowright, we continue the conversation about the role of diet in creating healthy brain cells. Dr. Plowright discusses the importance of certain vitamins and minerals, whether a good...2207anxiety,coronavirus,covid,depression,doctor,doctorsplus,foodasmedicine,inflammation,integrativepsychiatry,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,mentalhealthawarenessmonth,mentalhealthsupport,mentalillness,nutrition,nutritionalpsychiatry,physician,psychiatry,psychotherapy,selfcarecleanfullFood & Mood (Part 1) with Dr. L. Plowright (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-mood-part-1-with-dr-l-plowright-doctors--26136351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26136351Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:21:54 +0000Alternative Food NetworkCan your diet affect your mental health? In part 1 of a 2 part interview, Integrative Psychiatrist Dr. Linda Plowright, MD discusses how nutrition plays a role in the treatment of mental illness. Dr. Plowright shares scientific research on the...2570anxiety,bellletstalk,coronavirus,covid,depression,doctor,doctorsplus,foodasmedicine,inflammation,integrativepsychiatry,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawarenessmonth,mentalhealthsupport,mentalillness,mood,nutrition,physician,psychiatry,psychotherapy,selfcarecleanfullDental Emergencies & Other Dental Problems During COVID-19 with Dr. Y. Lenga (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dental-emergencies-other-dental-problems-during-covid-19-with-dr-y-lenga-doctors--24854870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24854870Sun, 05 Apr 2020 17:49:12 +0000Alternative Food NetworkWhat should you do if you have a dental problem during the COVID pandemic? In this episode, Dr. Y. Lenga, DDS, MSC, FRCDC, DIP discusses what people can do if an emergency or non-emergency dental problem arises. He discusses infection prevention from...2116antibacterial,canada,coronavirus,covid,covid19,dentalemergency,dentist,dentistry,diet,doctorsplus,gums,gutinflammation,inflammation,mouthwash,nutrition,teeth,teledentistry,toothache,toronto,viruscleanfullFoods That Boost Immune System with Dr. E. Konigsberg (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/foods-that-boost-immune-system-with-dr-e-konigsberg-doctors--24581504
In this podcast you’ll hear:
2:35 - Can a strong immune system prevent someone from getting COVID-19?
4:30 - Prevention strategies
5:30 - Can the severity of symptoms be lessened with a strong immune system?
6:40 - Viral load
7:20 - Boosting the immune system with sleep, stress management, exercise
12:00 - Boosting immunity and reducing inflammation with diet
16:30 - Vitamin C and other natural health products to boost immune system
19:00 - Cautions on what natural health products to avoid during symptoms of infection or if test positive for COVID-19. *NOTE*: FOR UPDATED DISCUSSION ON VITAMIN D, LISTEN TO EPISODE 13 OF DOCTORS+, "COVID RECOVERY: WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK", WHERE DR. KONIGSBERG PROVIDES NEW INFORMATION ABOUT TAKING VITAMIN D WITH COVID SYMPTOMS.
23:00 - Supplements that can boost immune system, continued.
25:00 – Importance of consulting a qualified healthcare practitioner
26:30 – Frozen v. canned food
28:00 – Safe grocery shopping
31:15 - Healthy snack ideas for kids
32:00 – Dispelling COVID myths]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24581504Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:18:02 +0000Alternative Food NetworkWhat can you do to strengthen your immune system? At the time of the recording of this podcast, there is an outbreak of the coronavirus called COVID-19. In this episode of Doctors+, Dr. Esther Konigsberg, MD CCFP, discusses integrative strategies to...
In this podcast you’ll hear:
2:35 - Can a strong immune system prevent someone from getting COVID-19?
4:30 - Prevention strategies
5:30 - Can the severity of symptoms be lessened with a strong immune system?
6:40 - Viral load
7:20 - Boosting the immune system with sleep, stress management, exercise
12:00 - Boosting immunity and reducing inflammation with diet
16:30 - Vitamin C and other natural health products to boost immune system
19:00 - Cautions on what natural health products to avoid during symptoms of infection or if test positive for COVID-19. *NOTE*: FOR UPDATED DISCUSSION ON VITAMIN D, LISTEN TO EPISODE 13 OF DOCTORS+, "COVID RECOVERY: WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK", WHERE DR. KONIGSBERG PROVIDES NEW INFORMATION ABOUT TAKING VITAMIN D WITH COVID SYMPTOMS.
23:00 - Supplements that can boost immune system, continued.
25:00 – Importance of consulting a qualified healthcare practitioner
26:30 – Frozen v. canned food
28:00 – Safe grocery shopping
31:15 - Healthy snack ideas for kids
32:00 – Dispelling COVID myths]]>2189balanceddiet,boostimmunesystem,coronavirus,covid,covid19,covidmyths,diet,doctorsplus,exercise,flattenthecurve,foodsafety,immunesystem,inflammation,naturalhealthproducts,nutrition,physician,sleep,supplements,virus,vitaminccleanfullGut-Brain Axis with Dr. S. Rattan (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gut-brain-axis-with-dr-s-rattan-doctors--19092927
In this podcast you’ll hear:
5:45 - Gut-brain Axis: a 2 way street
8:15 – Microbiome and leaky gut
10:15 - Gluten sensitivity and leaky gut
11:15 -The connection between gut imbalance and eczema
12:47 -Signs of leaky gut (bloating, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, mood changes, abdominal pain)
13:20 – Stomach aches & migraines in children
17:00 – Mind-body therapy
17:35 - What causes gut imbalance?
19:00 -Relationship between gut health, nutrition and mental health
19:20 -Whole foods
19:40 -Anti-inflammatory foods & Mediterranean diet
22:50 –Fermented foods, prebiotics & probiotics
27:55 –Mental health and mind-body therapy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19092927Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:53:52 +0000Alternative Food NetworkThe connection between the gut and the brain is fascinating! In this episode, Dr. Simran Rattan, MD, an integrative medicine physician, integrative health coach, meditation coach and tai chi instructor, explains the gut-brain axis and how...
In this podcast you’ll hear:
5:45 - Gut-brain Axis: a 2 way street
8:15 – Microbiome and leaky gut
10:15 - Gluten sensitivity and leaky gut
11:15 -The connection between gut imbalance and eczema
12:47 -Signs of leaky gut (bloating, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, mood changes, abdominal pain)
13:20 – Stomach aches & migraines in children
17:00 – Mind-body therapy
17:35 - What causes gut imbalance?
19:00 -Relationship between gut health, nutrition and mental health
19:20 -Whole foods
19:40 -Anti-inflammatory foods & Mediterranean diet
22:50 –Fermented foods, prebiotics & probiotics
27:55 –Mental health and mind-body therapy]]>1957braingut,depression,doctor,doctorsplus,eczema,fermented,foodasmedicine,gutbrain,gutimbalance,healthygut,infammation,integrativemedicine,mentalhealth,microbiome,mindbody,nutrition,physician,prebiotics,preventivemedicine,probioticscleanfullOrganic and Other Health Food Terms Explained (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/organic-and-other-health-food-terms-explained-doctors--18717720
0:40 - Non-GMO
2:00 - All Natural
2:35 - Superfood
5:15 - Grass Fed
6:00 - Grass Finished
6:30 - Whole Food
7:30 - Naturally Sweetened
8:45 - Pasture Raised
9:30 - Organic
11:30 - Macronutrients & Micronutrients]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18717720Mon, 05 Aug 2019 01:57:04 +0000Alternative Food NetworkAre you confused by some of the health food terms you hear about or read on labels such as 'Non-GMO', 'All Natural' or 'Superfood'? This podcast explains these 10 commonly used health food words: 0:40 - Non-GMO 2:00 - All Natural 2:35 - Superfood...
0:40 - Non-GMO
2:00 - All Natural
2:35 - Superfood
5:15 - Grass Fed
6:00 - Grass Finished
6:30 - Whole Food
7:30 - Naturally Sweetened
8:45 - Pasture Raised
9:30 - Organic
11:30 - Macronutrients & Micronutrients]]>852allnatural,diet,food,grassfed,health,healthfood,inflammation,macronutrient,micronutrient,natural,non-gmo,nutrition,organic,sugar,superfood,wellness,wholefoodcleanfullFood Poisoning, Parasites and Food Safety with Dr. A. Salomon (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-poisoning-parasites-and-food-safety-with-dr-a-salomon-doctors--18584041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18584041Sat, 20 Jul 2019 21:58:30 +0000Alternative Food NetworkWhat can you do to prevent foodborne illness? How long does food poisoning last? In this episode of Doctors+, Dr. Ashley Salomon, M.D., discusses what foodborne illness is and how to avoid it both at home and while travelling.2486bacteria,cooking,doctorsplus,ecoli,food,foodborneillness,foodpoisoning,foodsafety,health,healthandwellness,infections,integrativemedicine,listeria,parasites,physician,probiotics,salmonella,sushi,travel,viruscleanfullToxic Heavy Metals in Food & Water with Dr. A. Salomon (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/toxic-heavy-metals-in-food-water-with-dr-a-salomon-doctors--18093799
In this podcast you’ll hear:

1:00 - Dr. Salomon’s educational and professional background
3:25 - What is functional medicine
10:20 - Examples of heavy metals
12:00 - Symptoms and illnesses associated with heavy metal exposure
16:37 - Arsenic in rice; brown rice v. white rice
17:40 - Recommendation for soaking rice
18:45 - Mercury in fish; fish with higher metal levels v. lower metal levels
20:20 - Who should avoid foods with heavy metals
22:50 - Alternatives to foods with high heavy metal levels
24:00 - Water and water filtration
26:00 - Protective foods
29:00 - Pesticides and heavy metals
30:45 - Wine
31:40 - Heavy metals in medicinal herbs & supplements
34:00 - More on wine and heavy metals
37:30 - Testing for heavy metals]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18093799Mon, 27 May 2019 19:42:57 +0000Alternative Food NetworkWhat are heavy metals and why are they in our food? In this episode Dr. Ashley Salomon, MD, provides examples of toxic heavy metals, the big food offenders, and the symptoms and illnesses associated with heavy metal exposure. You’ll learn what foods...
In this podcast you’ll hear:

1:00 - Dr. Salomon’s educational and professional background
3:25 - What is functional medicine
10:20 - Examples of heavy metals
12:00 - Symptoms and illnesses associated with heavy metal exposure
16:37 - Arsenic in rice; brown rice v. white rice
17:40 - Recommendation for soaking rice
18:45 - Mercury in fish; fish with higher metal levels v. lower metal levels
20:20 - Who should avoid foods with heavy metals
22:50 - Alternatives to foods with high heavy metal levels
24:00 - Water and water filtration
26:00 - Protective foods
29:00 - Pesticides and heavy metals
30:45 - Wine
31:40 - Heavy metals in medicinal herbs & supplements
34:00 - More on wine and heavy metals
37:30 - Testing for heavy metals]]>2418arsenic,chronicdisease,detox,doctors,doctorsplus,foodasmedicine,functionalmedicine,heavymetals,inflammation,integrativemedicine,lead,medicalschool,medicalstudent,mercury,omega3,pesticides,pregnant,rice,seafood,watercleanfullThe Role of Food & Nutrition in Integrative Medicine with Dr. E. Konigsberg Part 2 (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-role-of-food-nutrition-in-integrative-medicine-with-dr-e-konigsberg-part-2-doctors--175602001:50 – The large role of food and nutrition in integrative medicine
3:20 – Inflammation and diet
5:30 – Gluten-free diet
6:55 – Is diet and nutrition being taught in medical school?
11:50 - Dr. Konigsberg’s recommendations for educating current and future MD’s about nutrition
16:05 – Listen to your body
17:50 – The misinformation about soy
20:13 - Nutrition in the media]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17560200Sun, 07 Apr 2019 17:27:41 +0000Alternative Food NetworkThis is Part II of AFN’s interview with Dr. Esther Konigsberg, MD CCFP, where she discusses the role of food and nutrition in integrative medicine versus western medicine. While food and nutrition are often discussed in the context of maintaining...1:50 – The large role of food and nutrition in integrative medicine
3:20 – Inflammation and diet
5:30 – Gluten-free diet
6:55 – Is diet and nutrition being taught in medical school?
11:50 - Dr. Konigsberg’s recommendations for educating current and future MD’s about nutrition
16:05 – Listen to your body
17:50 – The misinformation about soy
20:13 - Nutrition in the media]]>1316andrewweil,deepakchopra,diet,doctor,doctorsplus,easternmedicine,foodasmedicine,healthcareprovider,inflammation,integrativemedicine,intern,mcmaster,medicalschool,medicalstudent,pain,physician,premed,resident,universityofarizona,westernmedicinecleanfullWhat Is Integrative Medicine with Dr. E. Konigsberg Part I (Doctors+)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-integrative-medicine-with-dr-e-konigsberg-part-i-doctors--17560122
2:15 – Why Dr. Konigsberg wanted to go to medical school and become a doctor
3:05 – Dr. Konigsberg’s experience in medical school
4:30 – Dr. Konigsberg’s pursuit of further education and her mentors
8:00 – Dr. Konigsberg’s views on evidenced-based medicine
10:00 – Benefits of Integrative Medicine
14:10 – Are western and alternative/complementary medicine practitioners still on ‘opposite sides’?
16:25 – What to look for in an alternative healthcare practitioner
18:10 – Integrative medicine in the U.S. v. Canada]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17560122Sun, 07 Apr 2019 17:27:30 +0000Alternative Food NetworkThis is Part I of AFN’s interview with integrative medicine consultant Dr. Esther Konigsberg, MD CCFP. Dr. Konigsberg, whose teachers and mentors include Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Andrew Weil, explains what integrative medicine is, why patients seek...
2:15 – Why Dr. Konigsberg wanted to go to medical school and become a doctor
3:05 – Dr. Konigsberg’s experience in medical school
4:30 – Dr. Konigsberg’s pursuit of further education and her mentors
8:00 – Dr. Konigsberg’s views on evidenced-based medicine
10:00 – Benefits of Integrative Medicine
14:10 – Are western and alternative/complementary medicine practitioners still on ‘opposite sides’?
16:25 – What to look for in an alternative healthcare practitioner
18:10 – Integrative medicine in the U.S. v. Canada]]>1241andrewweil,deepakchopra,doctors,doctorsplus,easternmedicine,foodasmedicine,glutenfree,health,inflammation,integrativemedicine,mcmaster,medicalschool,medicine,naturopath,nutrition,pain,physician,resident,universityofarizona,westernmedicinecleanfullHow To Plan A Party For Guests With Food Allergieshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-plan-a-party-for-guests-with-food-allergies--16159247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16159247Sun, 11 Nov 2018 13:00:15 +0000Alternative Food NetworkEvent and party planning can feel overwhelming, especially if there are guests with food restrictions. From wedding receptions to conferences to birthday parties, what can you do to keep your guests safe? What is the role of the guest in communicating...2447anaphylaxis,barmitzvah,birthdayparty,buffet,celiac,conference,dairyfree,eggfree,epinephrine,eventplanner,foodallergies,foodrestrictions,glutenfree,nutfree,party,partyplanner,restaurant,vegan,vegetarian,weddingcleanfullThe Health Effects of Cannabishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-health-effects-of-cannabis--15941083-What’s the evidence? (0:03:30)
-Stephanie’s personal journey (0:5:40)
-Cannabis for the over 50 demographic (0:12:30)
-What physicians can learn (0:14:15)
-Alternatives to smoking cannabis (vaporizers, edibles, oils) & what is decarboxylation? (0:19:47)
-Risks of edibles (0:26:12)
-How to find the optimal dose and avoid unwanted side effects – “Start low, go slow” (28:00)
-Different reasons people use cannabis (0:35:05)
-About the cannabis plant, our endocannabinoid system and homeostasis (0:35:28)
-The difference between THC and CBD (0:38:20)
-Treatment resistant epilepsy in children and CBD oil (0:42:00)
-The stigma (0:42:35)
-Studies looking at cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain, anxiety, cancer symptoms, PTSD, multiple sclerosis (0:45:00)
-Cannabis as an opioid replacement (0:49:00)
-The high risk youth population (0:51:55)
-Cannabis education (0:54:45)
-More on the edibles market (1:00:00)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15941083Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:38:36 +0000Alternative Food NetworkIf you’re interested in a primer about the health benefits and risks of cannabis, this is a podcast not to be missed. Host Tanya Allen interviews Dr. Danial Schecter, MD, a practicing family physician and co-founder of the Canabo Medical Clinic, and...-What’s the evidence? (0:03:30)
-Stephanie’s personal journey (0:5:40)
-Cannabis for the over 50 demographic (0:12:30)
-What physicians can learn (0:14:15)
-Alternatives to smoking cannabis (vaporizers, edibles, oils) & what is decarboxylation? (0:19:47)
-Risks of edibles (0:26:12)
-How to find the optimal dose and avoid unwanted side effects – “Start low, go slow” (28:00)
-Different reasons people use cannabis (0:35:05)
-About the cannabis plant, our endocannabinoid system and homeostasis (0:35:28)
-The difference between THC and CBD (0:38:20)
-Treatment resistant epilepsy in children and CBD oil (0:42:00)
-The stigma (0:42:35)
-Studies looking at cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain, anxiety, cancer symptoms, PTSD, multiple sclerosis (0:45:00)
-Cannabis as an opioid replacement (0:49:00)
-The high risk youth population (0:51:55)
-Cannabis education (0:54:45)
-More on the edibles market (1:00:00)]]>3975anxiety,cancer,cannabis,cannabisbenefits,cannabisrisks,cbd,cbdoil,doctors,edibles,endocannabinoid,epilepsy,health,legalization,marijuana,opioid,physicians,pot,ptsd,sideeffects,thccleanfullThe Emotional Side of Food Allergieshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emotional-side-of-food-allergies--15737136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15737136Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:02:37 +0000Alternative Food NetworkWhat is the emotional impact of living with food allergies? What are some coping strategies? In this podcast, registered dietician Ahuva Magder, and Natalie Rhone, Founder of the organization No Nuts 4 Me, discuss various emotional concerns for...2246allergies,anaphylaxis,anxiety,bullying,celiac,epinephrine,food,foodallergies,foodallergy,glutenfree,heatlh,mentalhealth,nutfree,phsychology,schoolcleanfullTop 10 Foods to Eat When Pregnanthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-10-foods-to-eat-when-pregnant--15538564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15538564Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:38:28 +0000Alternative Food NetworkIt might seem obvious that maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy is important. But, when those cravings and aversions set in or if you’re nauseous all the time, it may be challenging to get those additional nutrients, vitamins and minerals into...472anemia,calcium,folate,folicacid,healthydiet,healthypregnancy,healthysnacks,irondeficiency,omega3,potassium,pregnancy,pregnancycravings,pregnancydiet,pregnancyfood,pregnancynutrition,pregnant,pregnantlife,protein,vitamind,wholegrainscleanfullSports Nutrition & Supplements: An Olympic Athlete's Storyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sports-nutrition-supplements-an-olympic-athlete-s-story--15318118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15318118Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:20:03 +0000Alternative Food NetworkWhether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete, this podcast will help to increase awareness of how to best fuel your body. Dr. Audrey interviews Olympic figure skater and vegan athlete Meagan Duhamel about the role of proper nutrition for...1794athlete,dance,eatingdisorders,figureskating,fitness,gymnastics,healthyfood,heatlh,inflammation,iron,nutrition,performance,plantbased,quinoa,spirulina,sports,sportsnutrition,supplement,training,vegancleanfullTop 10 Foods to Increase Sex Drivehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-10-foods-to-increase-sex-drive--15085442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15085442Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:57:33 +0000Alternative Food NetworkLet’s cut to the chase – how’s your sex drive? Have you been wondering, “How do I improve my sex life?” Science shows it’s very common for libido to decrease as one ages. Food has often been used to increase performance and sexual desire in both men...381aphrodisiac,chocolate,eat,energy,food,garlic,ginger,healthandwellness,healthyalternatives,libidobooster,libidoenhancer,oysters,sex,sexdrive,sexdrivebooster,sexlife,sexualarousal,sexualdesire,stamina,testosteronecleanfullCannabis Legalization and Edibleshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cannabis-legalization-and-edibles--14919785
Joining the podcast is Carlo Di Carlo, an associate at Stockwoods LLP, and John-David Belfontaine, President of Phivida Holdings Inc. The podcast begins with a discussion of the proposed cannabis legislation in Canada and the role of various levels of governments involved in its regulation. The anatomy of the cannabis plant is also explained to give listeners a better understanding of THC and CBD oil. And of course, since we are the Alternative Food Network, the middle of the podcast takes a deeper dive into the topic of cannabis infused food and beverages, including trends, advertising and accuracy of THC labelling.

Some acronyms in this podcast:
LCBO – Liquor Control Board of Ontario
LP – Licensed Producer
ACMPR – Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations
TSX – Toronto Stock Exchange
CSE – Canadian Securities Exchange]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14919785Tue, 29 May 2018 19:36:59 +0000Alternative Food NetworkAre you a bit confused about the legal landscape regarding cannabis? Whether you are interested in producing, distributing or selling it or simply are curious about edibles, this podcast is for you. Joining the podcast is Carlo Di Carlo, an...
Joining the podcast is Carlo Di Carlo, an associate at Stockwoods LLP, and John-David Belfontaine, President of Phivida Holdings Inc. The podcast begins with a discussion of the proposed cannabis legislation in Canada and the role of various levels of governments involved in its regulation. The anatomy of the cannabis plant is also explained to give listeners a better understanding of THC and CBD oil. And of course, since we are the Alternative Food Network, the middle of the podcast takes a deeper dive into the topic of cannabis infused food and beverages, including trends, advertising and accuracy of THC labelling.

Some acronyms in this podcast:
LCBO – Liquor Control Board of Ontario
LP – Licensed Producer
ACMPR – Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations
TSX – Toronto Stock Exchange
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