My family has a history of knee replacements. My mom, her brother, and her sister have all had both knees replaced, so I've been paying attention to my own knee health for a long time.

I always thought that gradually walking a little crooked or having increasing knee pain was just a normal part of aging and "wear and tear."

Last year, I injured the muscle on the inside of my knee while working out and ended up limping for several months. Then I tried jumping rope and reinjured it, which eventually required physical therapy.

Then I injured my other knee as well.

Two weeks ago, I played pickleball, and the next day both of my knees were a mess. I was in significant pain and could only walk comfortably at certain angles. It honestly felt like I had stomped out or destroyed whatever cartilage I had left. It felt like my knees had turned a corner and reached a whole new level of dysfunction.

I started thinking about where this path could lead—mobility becomes more and more limited, worsening pain, walking crooked, and eventually knee replacement surgery, just like other members of my family. The standard, recommended treatment is meds, meds, meds and eventually surgery.

Fortunately, as a Deprescribing pharmacist, I know there are other options to explore. Join me on Monday to learn how I treated my knees and steps to avoid the surgery.

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Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.

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For Deprescribing this week, our guest is Frank Ferrante, Frank is a dynamic international speaker, author, and advocate known for his transformative journey of healing and self-discovery. He created a documentary called May I Be Frank, in 2010 which shares his journey of transformation. 

In his movie, Frank Ferrante is 54, weighs 290lbs., had a lifetime of drug & alcohol abuse and as a result contracted Hepatitis-C. He's on multiple medications including anti-depressants, undergoing chemo and drinks 10 espressos a day to stay awake. One day Frank stumbles into Cafe Gratitude, a Raw food café in San Francisco, and meets Ryland, the café's manager. Ryland asks Frank, what is one thing you'd like to do before you die? Frank answers 'I want to fall in love one more time, but with a body like this, no one will love me, because i don't love myself.' Watch as Ryland, his brother Cary and best friend Conor, help Frank take on his weight, health, relationships and loving himself in just 42 days.

Frank is also featured in the Chapter 12 interview of my book, Off Balance: The American Way of Health—A Pharmacist's Perspective on Why Drugs Don't Work.

Frank's story is truly inspiring. He is one of the most open, honest, authentic, and entertaining people you'll ever meet—blunt, vulnerable, funny, and sometimes a little crude, all at the same time. His health and life changed dramatically in a short period, showing what can happen when someone has the right support, guidance, and commitment to change.

For Deprescribing he will share his journey, what he learned, and what’s happened in his life since the documentary.

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We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.

We have weekly topics or guest speakers.

Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST

Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.

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Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.

Available on amazon or on her website:

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After being ignored by traditional doctors for years, Dr. Nancy's gut and hormonal problems progressed into hormonal cancer and an autoimmune condition where she woke up one day and couldn't walk. Functional Medicine changed her life and now she's helped thousands do the same over the last 20 years. Rated Top Doctor of Functional Medicine and America's Best, Dr. Nancy has reached over 3 million people through her online social platforms and weekly (free) masterclass.Specializing in Functional Medicine, Dr. Nancy Beliveau helps high-achieving women restore their health, balance their hormones, and reignite their vitality. She uses a root-cause approach that addresses gut health, hormone optimization, detoxification, and lifestyle medicine to create real, lasting healing.As the founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute, she is on a mission to educate, empower, and provide solutions that transform lives from the inside out.For this session of Deprescribing, Dr. Nancy will discuss The Holistic Hormone Reset: Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Dr Nancy goes over how to reset hormones holistically and avoid or turn around cancer.********************************************************We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers.Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM ESTDeprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.Available on amazon or on her website:website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠contact: [email protected]

Philip Laing is an experienced workshop facilitator, speaker, and educator who has spent more than three decades exploring human potential, consciousness, and personal transformation. His work draws from a wide range of disciplines, including sacred geometry, meditation, spiritual development, and energy-based practices. Since 2005, he has taught workshops inspired by the Flower of Life teachings and has worked with individuals and groups throughout the United States and internationally.

Phil's interest in healing, purpose, and the nature of consciousness began in the late 1980s and led him to study with a variety of teachers and traditions from both Eastern and Western perspectives. Through years of research and personal experience, he has developed a practical, heart-centered approach to helping others explore personal growth, self-awareness, and expanded perspectives on well-being.

For this episode of Deprescribing, Phil will discuss ThetaHealing®, a spiritual and personal development modality created by Vianna Stibal. ThetaHealing® combines meditation, focused intention, and belief-based coaching to help individuals identify and shift limiting thought patterns and emotional blocks. Phil will share his experience with the practice, explain its core principles, and discuss how people use it in pursuit of greater clarity, confidence, emotional balance, and personal transformation.

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We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.

We have weekly topics or guest speakers.

Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST

Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.

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Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.

Available on amazon or on her website:

website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠

contact: [email protected]

Christopher Bromley, DPM, FACFAS is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and healthcare executive based in Delray Beach, Florida, with over thirty years of clinical and leadership experience spanning surgery, sports medicine, and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Bromley currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Silver Care Group, where he leads the development of innovative care delivery solutions for complex aging patients. Dr. Bromley serves as Chief Medical Officer of Elite Cell Source, the nations premier regenerative medicine source for stem cell, exosome and peptides health solutions. Prior to this role, he served as Chief Medical Officer of Restore First Health, advancing clinical programs in wound care and limb salvage. His earlier position as President and Chief Medical Officer at CarePICS.com helped drive digital health outcomes for patients suffering from wounds and critical limb ischemia.

Dr. Bromley completed his surgical residency in 1992 in Baltimore, Maryland, with training at prestigious institutions including the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins. He has been involved in numerous clinical research projects focused on breakthrough treatments and is a well-regarded national and international lecturer in foot and ankle surgery, wound care, and regenerative medicine.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Bromley is an avid competitive ballroom dancer and enjoys deep sea fishing. He is proud father of three children — Sarah, Kent, and Alexander.

Dr. Bromley will discuss peptides, how they work, their potential health and recovery benefits, and the growing role they may play in regenerative medicine and wellness.

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We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.

We have weekly topics or guest speakers.

Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST

Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.

Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at ⁠https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠

Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. ⁠https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist⁠

Join our facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/⁠

Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.

Available on amazon or on her website:

website: ⁠www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org⁠

contact: [email protected]

Tap Into Your Inner Guidance by Cate Christine

I'm excited to welcome Cate Christine back to Deprescribing for the third time—this time to share how to tap into your inner guidance system.

We all have intuition—an inner guidance system that can help us navigate life, make aligned decisions, and support our healing journey. Yet many of us have become disconnected from it, often conditioned to believe that the answers lie outside of ourselves.

From messages like “Ask your doctor if this is right for you,” to the constant noise of outside opinions, we are often taught to look externally for answers rather than trusting our own inner knowing.

Learning to reconnect with your intuition is an important and valuable skill—especially when you are on a healing path. Join us as we explore how to access, trust, and strengthen your own inner guidance.

********************************************************We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers.Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM ESTDeprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.orgOr watch the recordings here on bitchute. https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacistJoin our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.Available on amazon or on her website:website: www.DeprescribingPharmacist.orgcontact: [email protected]

Every day we see headlines that begin with “Studies show…”— but what do those studies actually mean, and how reliable are the conclusions? Are they creating a new truth? Or is there bias? Or are they conducted by the companies that will profit from the results? Let's explore how scientific studies are designed, interpreted, and communicated to the public.

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We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.

We have weekly topics or guest speakers.

Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST

Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.

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Or watch the recordings here on bitchute. https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist

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Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of: Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work. and The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.

Available on amazon or on her website:

website: www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org

contact: [email protected]

Dr. Teresa Pangan, Before You Add Another Medication: What Your Energy, Cravings, and Metabolism Are Really Telling You (Especially in Midlife)

In this conversation, we explore what your body may be trying to tell you—before adding another medication.

Dr. Teresa Pangan, registered dietitian and nutrition scientist, explains how common struggles like low energy, persistent cravings, and weight changes are often signals—not personal failures. While these patterns can start earlier, many people first notice them in midlife, when the body becomes less forgiving and harder to “push through.”

We talk about how food, stress, sleep, and daily habits shape metabolism, and how learning to read and respond to these signals can help restore energy, improve metabolic health, and support long-term well-being—at any age.
Bio: Dr. Teresa Pangan, PhD, RDN is a registered dietitian and nutrition scientist who helps adults—especially in midlife—restore their energy, metabolism, and confidence through practical, sustainable nutrition.

She specializes in working with individuals who feel “off” despite doing many of the right things, helping them understand what their body is signaling and how to respond with real-life, actionable strategies. Her approach bridges science and everyday life, making complex physiology feel simple and doable.

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We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers

Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST

Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at

https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org or watch the recordings here on bitchute. https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacist Join our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist.org

Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of:

Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work.

and

The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.

Available on amazon or on her website:website: www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org

contact: [email protected]

For 0ur 100th Deprescribing session, I’ll be leading a Food 101 session that brings together key information and resources that we've learned about food, including nutrition, digestion, food combining, the relationship between food and energy, and the connection between food and emotions, online resources and apps, among other topics.

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We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers.

Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST

Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at

https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.orgOr watch the recordings here on bitchute. https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacistJoin our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/

Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of:

Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work.

and

The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.

Available on amazon or on her website:website: www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org

contact: [email protected]

Living with Type 1 diabetes and having undergone three organ transplants, Ty has faced extraordinary physical and emotional challenges. At one point, his daily routine included taking as many as 60 pills—each with its own side effects—giving them a deeply personal understanding of how overwhelming complex medication regimens can be.

Despite these obstacles, he built not one, but two thriving businesses while managing his health. His journey is a powerful testament to resilience, self-advocacy, and the importance of carefully navigating and even reducing medications when possible.

He brings what he calls a “No Options” mindset—a perspective shaped by decades of choosing to move forward, no matter the circumstances, while balancing life, work, and family.

Ty will share insights on managing health challenges, staying resilient in the face of adversity, and approaching life’s setbacks with confidence and optimism.

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We are doing a weekly Deprescribing class to help people find better solutions for their health.We have weekly topics or guest speakers.

Join live on Mondays at 11AM PT / 2PM EST

Deprescribing: to taper or stop medications with the intention to achieve improved health outcomes.Sign up to receive the zoom link and announcements at

https://www.DeprescribingPharmacist.orgOr watch the recordings here on bitchute. https://www.bitchute.com/DePrescribingpharmacistJoin our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeprescribingPharmacist/

Dr Leyla Ali is a pharmacist and author of:

Off Balance, the American Way of Health, A Pharmacist’s Perspective on Why Drugs Don’t Work.

and

The So You’ve been Diagnosed with Cancer and now You’re in a Panic Handbook, an Overview of Options.

Available on amazon or on her website:website: www.DeprescribingPharmacist.org

contact: [email protected]