This podcast with Dr. Tina Kaczor addresses new information regarding the loss of smell and taste as a symptoms, as well as airborne spread of the virus. In addition, Karolyn talks about her niece who is a nurse with symptoms who recently tested positive for Covid-19. In addition to being Editor-in-Chief of the Natural Medicine Journal, Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, has been seeing patients since earning her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine in 2000.

Heather Zwickey, PhD, discuss the concerning fact that people can be asymptomatic for a longer period of time than previously expected and that the viral shedding make take longer as well. She also discusses the connection between pollen allergies and Covid-19, as well as GI symptoms, conjunctivitis, and supporting the gut microbiome. Dr. Zwickey is executive program chair and a professor at National University of Natural Medicine and also has previous training with infectious diseases.

There has been some misinformation circulating regarding Covid-19 and natural medicine. On this episode, critical questions regarding Covid-19 are answered by immunologist and integrative health expert Heather Zwickey, PhD. Zwickey is executive program chair and a professor at National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR, who also has specific training in infectious diseases. Get the facts straight by listening to this episode.

Caring for patients who are critically ill and dying poses communication challenges for everyone involved. How we communicate during this profound time in a patient's life can significantly impact end of life care. In this interview, communications expert and researcher Carey Candrian, PhD, talks about death and dying and the power of language. Dr. Candrian is Assistant Professor with the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the author of the book Communicating Care at the End of Life.

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density which places them at risk of developing osteoporosis. In this interview, bone health expert John Neustadt, ND, explains why bone density scan is not the clinically most important end point and how to identify fracture risk in clinical practice. Dr. Neustadt details his whole-person approach to reducing fracture risk.

Determining if a dietary supplement is of high quality and safe is a core issue when it comes to prescribing these products. In this interview, Dr. Robin Reddeman will describe regulatory issues, as well as details regarding Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). She also touches on GRAS and NDI status. In addition to being a naturopathic physician, Dr. Reddeman is a Senior Scientific and Regulatory Consultant at AIBMR Life Sciences, Inc.

On this episode, Dr. Nancy Gahles describes how integrative healthcare professionals can take the lead in laying the foundation for compassionate healthcare. She also explains how compassionate care can help ease the suffering of the burgeoning epidemic of anxiety, depression, burnout and suicide. She gives practical tips on how to have a more compassionate clinical practice. Dr. Gahles is a retired chiropractor, certified classical homeopath, and ordained interfaith minister.

On this episode, leading botanical researcher Ajay Goel, PhD, describes three botanicals that can be used in cancer care: curcumin, Boswellia and French grape seed extract. Dr. Goel discusses the research associated with these botanicals, as well as any contraindications or safety issues. Dr. Goes is Professor and Chair of the Department of Molecular Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Translational Oncology with City of Hope.

On this episode, immunologist and researcher Heather Zwickey, PhD, discusses the present coronavirus and how infectious diseases take hold. She also talks about how patients can reduce risk of coronavirus, as well as cold and flu. Dr. Zwickey describes the practitioner’s role in helping to control disease spread and improve patient outcomes during an infectious outbreak. Dr. Zwickey is executive program chair and a professor at National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR.

The research regarding intermittent fasting has grown significantly over the past five years. Why is that? In this interview, integrative medical expert Ronald Hoffman, MD, describes the health benefits and provides advice about why and how to talk to patients about this way of eating. Dr. Hoffman is recognized as one of America's foremost integrative medicine practitioners. He is the author of numerous books and the host of the popular nationally-syndicated podcast Intelligent Medicine.