Join Dr. Ben Pinder and Lindsay Dixon for an in-depth discussion on pharmacogenomics, a leading field in precision medicine that uses your genetic profile to guide safer, more effective treatments. With 99% of people carrying genetic variations that impact how medications are metabolized, pharmacogenetic testing offers a vital tool to reduce adverse drug reactions and optimize health outcomes. Learn how personalized medicine is transforming healthcare and why understanding your DNA could be life-saving.

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Join us for this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Dean Elbe as we discuss how medication and nutrition interact and why it matters and how drug nutrition interactions and polypharmacy can be a tricky combination. This discussion will be of interest to both healthcare professionals, like pharmacists, dieticians, and nurses, as well as health conscious members of the public who are interested in being proactive in their journey to preserving health and longevity.

In this clip from our Gut Health series, Dr. Peter Lin, MD explains the process of inflammation caused by inhalation of air pollution and wildfire smoke and what the short and long term effects of exposure to wildfire smoke can have on the body.

Join us for the final session of our Gut Logic Series, where we will delve into essential strategies to both support and nourish the vital ecosystem of our microbiome. Featuring important highlights from our top clinicians, this session will provide a comprehensive understanding of gut health and the role of the microbiome in our overall health and well-being.

Full Gut Health Series available for a limited time here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhP_Yn_5xF0_bRDmaG_5qg

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Friendly Pharmacy 5 Gut Health Series

01:58 Fibre intake reduces risk for colon cancer

07:32 Probiotic interest growing

11:14 Probiotic official definition

17:54 AEProbio.com

27:41 IBS, FODMAP diet and gluten sensitivity

34:05 Peppermint Oil for IBS

40:36 Leaky Gut

49:54 Chronic Urinary tract infections and Probiotics

56:09 Respiratory infections and probiotics

01:06:42 Microplastics

01:17:58 GLP-1, weight loss, and gut health

01:21:08 COVID-19 and Gut Health01:25:46 Gut-Brain Axis

01:33:51 Dragana Skokvic-Sunjic, Clinical Guide to Probiotics

01:35:07 Graham Mackenzie PH.C

01:38:17 Oral Microbiome and mouthwash

01:44:12 Fermented foods

What are the best strategies for managing and potentially even reversing the progression of Type 2 Diabetes? Join Lindsay Dixon and Dr. Brendan Byrne in an in-depth discussion on reversing Type 2 Diabetes, reducing insulin resistance, and taking control of your health.

In this enlightening interview, you'll learn the mechanisms by which the body becomes insulin resistant, as well as proven strategies to improve blood sugar control and reverse type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes and early intervention.

Discover the transformative power of infrared light, sunlight, and melatonin production for your health in this enlightening interview with Dr. Roger Seheult and Lindsay Dixon. Learn how these natural elements can boost energy levels, stimulate the mitochondria, improve overall well-being and even improve health outcomes in patients.

This is the Q&A portion of our session with Dr. Peter Lin MD CCFP as he shares the latest insights on the role of the microbiome in popular weight loss strategies, how microplastics found in arterial plaque can affect gut health, and how our experiences in early life shape our microbiome.

Join us for this engaging LIVE session dedicated specifically to women's health and the microbiome as our expert Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic, shares her knowledge on the evidence for the use of probiotics for specific health conditions affecting women. This session is sure to bring to light the evidence for or against the use of probiotics for specific women's health conditions in a fun an engaging way - this is information I guarantee you won't find elsewhere.

00:00 Gut Logic Book Club

04:10 Vitamin D and Breast Cancer 

10:04 Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic, Author and Menopause Practitioner

11:57 How can oral probiotics impact the vaginal microbiome?

13:32 Chronic UTI’s, probiotics, antibiotics, and vaginal estrogen

20:57 Are there any probiotic studies showing efficacy?

27:19 Probiotics for perimenopause changes, such as cramps or hormonal fluctuations

32:48 Do foods that contain probiotics provide an adequate amount to provide a health benefit?

36:37 Oral health and probiotics

39:41 How much does birth control help with perimenopause fluctuations?

42:48 HRT and Women’s Health Initiative study 

44:50 Advice for women navigating health issues

46:33 GLP-1 and the microbiome with Dr. Peter Lin

Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic is a Clinical Pharmacist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)who practices in a primary care setting with Hamilton Family Health Team. In addition to her collaborative clinical practice, she is a leader in knowledge mobilization for probiotics worldwide.Translating scientific research in this field, she has authored the ‘Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in Canada’ and the ‘Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products Available in the US’ since 2008. This practical clinical tool is peer-reviewed and updated annually to reflect the latest evidence. It includes the

Are You Frustrated by Conflicting Advice on Menopause? In this interview Teresa dives into the influential findings and flaws of the Women's Health Initiative, revealing how this report continues to impact our approach to women's health issues. Lindsay Dixon BSP RPh interviews Teresa Isabel Dias a Certified Menopause Educator and Pharmacist, as she addresses why there is so much confusion, misinformation, and controversy when it comes to this transition.

Do probiotics need to colonize in the gut to be effective? How do we know which probiotic to choose and for what condition? In this live presentation we are joined by Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic who presents the latest evidence on the current state of probiotics and how both patients and healthcare professionals can choose probiotics wisely in order to get the benefit they are looking for.