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Modrn Wellness episodes

September 12, 2024Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy
Dr. Mary Pardee is joined by Claire Hall, the research lead at Mindset Health where they create innovative mobile behavioral health alternatives to drug therapies. In this episode, Claire explains how this Gut Directed Hypnotherapy, a therapeutic approach works and its real-life impact.

Here’s an overview of what you can expect in the video:
What is IBS?
Symptoms & presentation
How gut-directed hypnotherapy works
Why hypnotherapy is effective for IBS
The importance of normalizing gut sensations
Addressing hypervigilance and symptom management
Real-life testimonials and success stories
More
Nerva was also kind enough to extend all of our readers a 25% off discount for a subscription to the gut-directed hypnotherapy app: https://www.modrnmed.com/post/gut-directed-hypnotherapy-with-claire-hall-from-mindset-health
34 min
June 20, 2024IBS-D: post-infectious IBS, causes and treatment options
Dr. Mary Pardee and Dr. Sarah Williams discuss the gut-brain interaction and how it relates to Irritable Bowel Syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).
Here's an overview of what you can expect in this episode:
Understanding IBS-D
Diagnosis and prevalence
What are things that are NOT common in IBS
Exploring potential causes
Post infectious IBS-D
Mechanisms and testing
Treatment strategies
More
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33 min
June 12, 2024Integrative treatments for PMS
Dr. Mary Pardee and Dr. Sarah Williams discuss PMS and the natural treatments for symptoms.
Here's an overview of what you can expect in the video:
The cycle: a month of hormonal changes
Understanding PMS and its symptoms
Causes of PMS
Neurotransmitter imbalances
Testing and monitoring hormone levels
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25 min
June 04, 2024Bloating: causes, testing, and natural treatments
Bloating is the #1 condition we treat at modrn med. In this video, Dr. Mary Pardee and Dr. Sarah Williams explore integrative treatment options for bloating.
Here's an overview of what you can expect in the video:
What is bloating?
The difference between bloating vs. edema/ water retention
Is some degree of bloating normal?
Causes of bloating
Lab testing and workup
Treatment strategies
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19 min
May 29, 2024Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes, risk factors, treatments and more
In this interview, Dr. Mary sits down with Dr. Natalie Scheeler to discuss gut health and more specifically- inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Dr. Scheeler gives a comprehensive overview of IBD. IBD is a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that includes Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.

While conventional treatments can be effective, some patients rely on a combination of conventional treatments + and integrative approach to medicine. Dr. Scheeler has had advanced training in the treatment of IBD and shares her clinical knowledge in this interview, which will be the first of many.

Dr. Scheeler covers many facets of IBD in this interview including:
Causes of IBD
Difference between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and IBD
Protective and risk factors for IBD
Scoring of disease severity
Stages of treatment that Dr. Scheeler uses with her patients with IBD
Conventional treatment options
How nutrition may affect IBD
Integrative treatment options for IBD- herbs, fecal transplants
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33 min
May 22, 2024Is gluten causing your symptoms? Or is it something else?
Dr. Mary Pardee and Dr. Natalie Scheeler explore all things gluten and celiac disease. Dr. Scheeler questions the growing popularity of gluten-free diets. She emphasizes that it's essential to separate fact from fiction and for this reason, in individuals without celiac disease or a wheat allergy, avoiding gluten may do more harm than good...
Here's an overview of what you can expect in the video:
Celiac Disease: when gluten IS the problem
Role of genetics in celiac disease
Symptoms and diagnosis of celiac disease
Wheat allergy
Non-celiac
Gluten sensitivity
Fructan intolerance
Myths: are gluten free diets really healthier? (This may surprise you)

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45 min
May 07, 2024Understanding menstrual irregularities-Is your period normal? Functional medicine hormonal testing, common issues and causes
Do you ever find yourself wondering what's normal when it comes to your period or menstrual cycle? We get these questions every day at modrn med. And we've got the answers you've been searching for.
In this video, you'll join Dr. Williams and Dr. Mary as they break down what you need to know about menstrual irregularities, including:
Understanding the menstrual cycle and what's considered normal
Identifying what is considered heavy bleeding
Common menstrual irregularities like painful periods, missing or skipped periods and endometriosis
Factors influencing menstrual irregularities like stress and more
Diagnostic tests for female hormonal evaluation
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21 min
May 07, 2024Testosterone replacement therapy
Dr. Mary Pardee and Dr. Sarah Williams explore testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for men. In this video, we get into the concept of testosterone, lab ranges, signs of low testosterone and more.
Here's an overview of what you can expect in the video:
What is testosterone and why is it important?
The prevalence and causes of low testosterone
Symptoms of low testosterone (more than just low libido)
Age-related decline and its ramifications
TRT's impact on fertility
Weighing the benefits and risks of testosterone replacement therapy

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33 min
May 07, 2024Fecal transplants: the power of stool in treating ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease.
In this interview, Dr. Mary Pardee sits down with Dr. Natalie Scheeler to discuss fecal microbiota transplants (FMT).
FMT is just what it sounds like- a poop transplant.
FMT is taking the stool from a healthy person and transplanting that to another individual, who has a gastrointestinal condition, with the goal of reintroducing beneficial organisms into the gut. FMT is currently FDA approved for the treatment of recurrent C. difficile infections but research is underway for many other gastrointestinal conditions that may be influenced by the gut microbiota. In this interview, Dr. Scheeler delves into the research that is emerging around FMT and different gastrointestinal conditions. She first explores the history of FMT which surprising dates back to the 4th century. She provides an overview of donor testing that is required of the FMT donors. Additionally, Dr. Scheeler unpacks some of the risks of FMT and more, including:
Use of FMT in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, IBS, SIBO and C. difficile infections
New pharmaceutical products that are transforming the availability of FMT
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48 min
April 24, 2024 Mind Your Gut- gut directed behavioral therapies for IBS
Dr. Mary Pardee welcomes Dr. Megan Riehl to discuss her book, "Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS".
Megan Riehl, PsyD is a key opinion leader in the field of psychogastroenterology. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan where she is the clinical program director of GI Behavioral Health. She is actively involved with various professional GI organizations including the national board of trustees with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Her research and clinical expertise have led to several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, invited commentaries, and a co-authored book titled Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS. Together with world-renowned, digestive health expert Kate Scarlata, she has launched The Gut Health Podcast where these enthusiastic healthcare advocates discuss all aspects of gut health with leading experts in the field.
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50 min

About Modrn Wellness

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Dr. Mary Pardee specializes in preventative medicine and longevity in Los Angeles, California. She has a bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and has worked in Exercise Physiology and performance research for the U.S government. She holds her Doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. Dr. Mary is the founder of ”Modrn Med” a medical practice that provides medical and health services to patients via in-person consults as well as telemedicine. Her primary focus is on closing the healthspan-lifespan gap, extending lifespan (how long you live); while enhancing healthspan (how well you live). Join Dr. Mary and her team of dedicated doctors as they discuss ”modrn” wellness solutions to chronic gut issues.