Compassion fatigue is a form of burnout that has been receiving some attention lately. In this interview Dr. Mari A. Ricker will describe both physician burnout and compassion fatigue and help listeners identify each. Dr. Ricker, who is the Director of Integrative Medicine in Residency at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, will also provide some practical information about how to address compassion fatigue.

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H. pylori infection can be dangerous. In this interview, research microbiologist Kiran Krishnan provides details about how H. pylori can harm health, how conventional treatment addresses this issue, and how integrative practitioners can take a more natural, safer approach. Krishnan, who specializes in the microbiome and probiotics, will also discuss strategies to prevent H. pylori from colonizing.

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Certain nutrients have been shown to actually build new bone tissue. In this interview, integrative medicine pioneer, Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN, will discuss key nutrients that he recommends along with diet and lifestyle advice for patients who are interested in enhancing bone health.

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Emerging research is demonstrating a link between Covid-19 and cardiovascular disease. In this interview, Karolyn talks with Dr. Daniel Chong who is a naturopathic physician who specializes in heart health. In addition to describing the association between Covid-19 and cardiovascular disease, Dr. Chong also provides advice on how to address heart health in patients who have had covid-19.

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Integrative oncology has made great strides over the past decade, but does it help to increase five-year survival odds? In this interview, Karolyn talks with Terri Crudup who is an integrative oncology researcher, patient advocate, and breast cancer survivor. Terri was a part of the research team that recently published a study on the efficacy of integrative oncology for breast cancer patients in the Journal of Oncology.

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Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to accelerated aging and illness. That’s why supporting and enhancing mitochondrial function is a key clinical goal for many patients. In this interview integrative health expert Dr. Chris Meletis describes the research and clinical use of nicotinamide riboside to increase nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) to support mitochondrial function. Dosage, safety, and other clinical issues are also discussed.

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Scientific research regarding the clinical applications of postbiotics is growing rapidly. In this interview, Karolyn talks with Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Keri Gans about postbiotics and how they can successfully be used in clinical practice to address specific health issues. Gans is the author of the book The Small Change Diet and the host of the podcast The Keri Report. Gans helps clarify the benefits, efficacy, and evidence regarding the use of postbiotics in clinical practice.

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Addressing food sensitivities in clinical practice has become increasingly important. But what’s the best way to do that? The first step is optimal testing and identification. In this interview chiropractic physician, nutritionist, and functional medicine practitioner Anthony Crifase, DC, CNS, DACBN, discusses the nuances associated with the identification of food sensitivities and also describes strategies to help the patient overcome their sensitivity.

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Clinician distress and physician burnout is at an all-time high but what can be done about it? A team at Weill Cornell Medicine is making an effort to create an effective, reproducible solution. In this interview, Karolyn talks with lead author Klaus Kjaer, MD, about the model they implemented in 2019 and the outcomes of their project using that model. Since 2015, Dr. Kjaer has been the Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer with Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital.

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Preventing and reversing age-related brain dysfunction has become a key clinical goal for many practitioners and their patients. In this interview, integrative health expert Dr. Tina Kaczor explains some of the key mechanisms associated with the development of age-related brain dysfunction and dementia. She also describes specific nutrients and herbs that can help protect and enhance brain function along with diet and lifestyle advice.

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