Healing Intentions

In this episode I interview my good friend and colleague Dr. Kareem Kandil, MD, ND. As a researcher of medical cannabis and botanical medicine for the past decade, Dr. Kandil combines his educational background and passion for botanical medicine, focusing on industrial hemp-derived cannabinoids.

Dr. Kandil began his journey into medicine as an emergency medical scribe in Houston, working alongside ER physicians during the peak of the H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic of 2009. During that time he first began his research into the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis as well as looking at vaccine injuries following the rushed Pandemrix vaccine. In 2011 he then went on to commence his medical studies at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies, known as the Nature Island for the Caribbean. In 2012 he did his first grand rounds presentation on “The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabinoids.” 

During his clinical rotations at various hospital sites across the US, he researched the history of medicine in the US as well as the benefits of food, vitamins, minerals and botanicals in healing. After graduating with his medical degree (MD) in 2105, he went on to work in telemedicine for the insurance industry while shadowing a holistic medical physician who focused on treating autoimmune chronic disease conditions with lifestyle interventions. He then enrolled in the naturopathic medicine program at National University of Health Sciences 2016, graduating as salutatorian in August of 2018 with his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND). While enrolled at NUHS, Dr. Kandil did several grand rounds presentations on the therapeutic uses of cannabinoids emphasizing hemp-derived CBD.

After graduating, Dr. Kandil co-founded a line of CBD supplements under Better Living Botanicals. With his extensive background studying cannabis, Dr. Kandil has also grown premium high-CBD industrial hemp genetics with Wisconsin Amish farmers, authored a module for the NDNR Integrative Cannabis Course, and lectured at the Texas Hemp Convention.

 A link to a Google doc with an extensive list of resources on vaccines and COVID can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cEv_nD6xbbRb6TDj3HiQ4tfZBkOdWobLpzhKaClgtbE/edit?usp=sharing

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In this episode I interview Dr. Thomas Macsay. Tom is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Carlsbad, California. He enjoys utilizing various bodywork, injection therapies, nutrient therapies, and dietary counseling as his main clinical tools. He also enjoys entrepreneurship, product formulation, plant extraction, mycology, writing, and psychedelic research as they are engaging and keep him on his toes.

Check out Dr. Macsay on IG : @dr.macsay, @sunshinerituals, @theadaptlab

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In this episode I interview Mike Satow. Mike is an authentic, passionate, vulnerable leader who lives in the realm of self-awareness. Mike has healed and continues to heal from past trauma on his mission of self-discovery and is committed to helping others do the same. He understands his own power and helps others reclaim theirs through embracing the concept of vulnerability.

Check out Mike on IG : @mikesatow_

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In this episode I interview Levi Barker. Levi is a Bwiti iboga provider at Iboga Wellness Center in Costa Rica. With over 12 years experience with iboga, Levi administers iboga to those feeling called to use iboga as a life advancement tool.

Check out their website at https://ibogawellness.com 

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In this episode I interview Jener Sakiri. Jener, a social-capitalist at heart, is a third year practicing esquire, with a fervent passion of and for the education of decentralized principles and intermediary-less values. 

Follow @blockchain.education on Instagram for more information and the counterpart  account is @blockchain.finance 

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In this episode I interview Dr. Rob Varecha. Rob lives and works as a Chiropractor in Southern Maine with his fiancé Andee and 2 pups. Rob is a fungi enthusiast, avid reader, and a natural health care patient and practitioner.

Show notes: 

Fungi:
Books: 

Entangled life - Merlin Sheldrake

Fantastic Fungi - Louis Schwartzberg/Paul Stamets/Michael Pollan

Healing Mushrooms - Tero Isokauppila

Four Sigmatic - www.us.foursigmatic.com

Tria Alchemy - www.TriaAlchemy.com (spagyric medicinal tinctures)

Patient case: Functional mushrooms taken daily without food - Stamets Host Defense Immunity blend in the morning, reishi elixir packet from Four Sigmatic at night, Lion’s Mane ohm extract at night - instant results after their first day of use in which they were able to sleep for 8 hours for the first time since their accident (usually 4-5 max). Over the following days they noticed an increase in energy, mental clarity, as well as a dramatic improvement in their ability to speak without delay. The patient was able to get back to work within 2 weeks of adding the mushrooms to their daily routine, and continues to see improvements in many aspects of life, including more positive self-reflection.

Natural Healthcare:
Water - Berkey and Kangen water www.berkeyfilters.com www.enagic.com 

KST (Koren Specific Technique - Tedd Koren DC - www.KorenSpecficTechnique.com): vitalistic Chiropractic technique that uses binary biofeedback responses from the body to direct where the body needs adjusted.

Emotion code - Bradley Nelson - Emotional release technique that uses crystals and magnets as their therapeutic tool to release trapped emotions/energy.

Northern Comfort Wellness - Andee Stynchula ND www.NorthernComfortWellness.com

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In this episode I have past guests ILLIODD and Dr. Ben Miers on for a roundtable discussion on psychedelics, music, life and much more.

Follow them on instagram @ILLIODD and @benmiershealing

As a special treat this episode is also available on video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Xa8URSm2QS0



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In this episode I interview Jonathan de Potter. Jonathan is the founder of Behold Retreats and advocates for elevating consciousness and working on ourselves as the most meaningful way to improve the world. As a thought-leader in plant medicine, his priority is to guide others to maximize the benefits, and to raise education and awareness on the subject. He enjoys complex problems, meditation, surfing, and is energized by big, bold ideas. Prior to founding Behold Retreats, Jonathan worked as a strategy consultant at Accenture & Country Manager for Capco Thailand, supporting F500 companies with their digital strategy & technology transformations.

Behold Retreats facilitate journeys for leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to rapidly accelerate personal growth, discover deeper purpose, and to sustain the transformational benefits of plant medicine like ayahuasca and psilocybin.

Their programs provide safety, confidence, and expert guidance to eliminate the guesswork, with life-changing private and group retreats available in idyllic locations.

Learn more about Behold Retreats at www.behold-retreats.com

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Show notes referenced:
CIA Paper - https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00788R001700210016-5.pdf

Autoimmune Paper - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165247820303977?via%3Dihub

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In this episode I interview Dr. Arman Fathi. Arman is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. He can be reached on Instagram @the_arman_hammer 

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In this episode I interview Dr. Ben Miers. Ben is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Orthopedics and Sports Physical therapy for the last 9 years in the field as a licensed clinician. Ben is a certified specialist through Functional Movement Systems and the Titleist Performance Institute. Ben has worked with the adult population and junior athletes through TPI. He has an enjoyment for neuroscience, bio hacking and spiritual medicine. He practices in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ben is currently in transition in transformative work through Quantum Hypnosis Healing Technique or QHHT. You can reach him via email on his website at www.benmiersgolf.com 

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