Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina

On this week's episode of Practically Healthy, Dr. Melina welcomes celebrity trainer, nutritionist, best selling author - and friend - Harley Pasternak! Harley is the real deal, holding a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences and an Honors Degree in Kinesiology - making him uniquely qualified as both a nutrition and fitness expert. Harley boasts the largest celebrity client roster in the industry and has worked with the likes of Halle Barry, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, and more. He shares his unique approach to nutrition and fitness and debunks certain fad diets and fitness regimens that have become popular, without any basis in science. An intimate discussion with one of the world’s leading trainers! Follow Harley at @harleypasternak and learn more about Harley and his multitude of fitness and nutrition projects at HarleyPasternak.com.

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Dr. Melina's guest on this weeks episode of Practically Healthy is internationally recognized dietician, Ashley Koff! Ashley Koff, RD has been recognized by Today's Dietician Magazine as one of the top 10 registered dieticians, by CNN as one of the Top 100 Health Makers, and is an expert in assisting others in cultivating better nutrition, empowering them to figure out what their body needs to run at its best. Ashley and Dr. Melina discuss a number of examples that highlight the need for personalized nutrition approaches and dispel some of the sweeping and generalized bits of advice applied across the board to people categorized by certain health conditions or lifestyle choices. Another eye-opening, practical discussion that will make you re-examine your nutrition choices and beliefs about what is truly best for you. To learn more about Ashley Koff's work and career, visit her website: AshleyKoffRD.com

One of the world's leading experts on childhood nutrition and obesity, Dr. Michael Goran, joins Dr. Melina on this week's episode of Practically Healthy. Dr. Goran has worked for more than thirty years as a researcher and doctor and is the author of Sugarproof: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar That Are Putting Your Child's Health at Risk and What You Can Do. Get ready to rethink your ideas about what is truly healthy for you and your children as these two experts explore cutting-edge science and break it down in layman's terms. Dr. Melina and Dr. Goran explore the surprising science behind the wild amounts of sugar in many kids (and adults) diets and the impact that it can have on their health. Learn more about Dr. Michael Goran's book and his ground-breaking work here: SugarProofKids.com

Dr. Melina’s guest on this weeks’ episode of Practically Healthy is Ronan Levy, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Field Trip Health and host of the Field Tripping Podcast! As one of the leading voices advocating for the expanded use of psychedelics and psychedelic-enhanced psychotherapy, Ronan explains the renewed interest in applying substances such as Ketamine, Psilocybin, and MDMA to treat mental health conditions such PTSD, depression, anxiety, and more. He and Dr. Melina unpack the cultural and societal hesitancy around these substances and explore their various applications in clinical settings and their efficacy. To learn more about Ronan's work and his thought-provoking Field Tripping Podcast, check him out on the web at: FieldTripping.fm

This week on Practically Healthy, Dr. Melina is joined by Dr. Adrienne Youdim. She is a board certified internist who specializes in medical weight loss and nutrition and is the author of "Hungry For More", a thought-provoking book that explores the nature of hunger and how the desire to lose weight is often indicative of a desire for something deeper. Dr. Melina and Dr. Youdim explore this fascinating concept and shed light on how the interplay between perfectionism and acceptance can help or hinder our weight-loss goals. Listen in for guidance on deciphering what it is in your life that is the driving force behind your hunger! To learn more about Dr. Youdim, her work, and her book, "Hungry For More", visit her website here: DrAdrienneYoudim.com

Pete McCall, master trainer, host of the All About Fitness podcast, and entrepreneur, joins Dr. Melina on this week's episode of Practically Healthy. A heavily-certified fitness professional, Pete shares his insights into how higher intensity fitness routines can combat the aging process. Melina and Pete chat about how these sorts of regimens can decrease the chance of health issues, such as diabetes and heart problems, while improving longevity and hormone levels. Many of us use lower intensity workouts as we get older but you'll hear how higher intensity routines are more effective at slowing the aging process. Listen in to hear how Pete's approach to fitness can slow aging and enhance your quality of life! To learn more about all that Pete has going on visit: petemccallfitness.com

This week's episode is all about the incredible ways that the right foods can act as a form of medicine that potentially can prevent or even treat health issues. Dr. Melina is joined by Elina Fuhrman, an author, chef, and wealth of knowledge on the merits of soup as a source of healing and enrichment. Elina shares how a personal struggle with breast cancer exposed her to the endless potential of soup to make us better and how it sent her on a journey of discovery. If you love soup, if you like feeling good, and you'd like to know more about how natural ingredients and old-world knowledge can produce incredible health benefits, this episode is for you! Listen in as Melina and Elina explore the power of quality ingredients and delicious soups in improving your health and nutrition. To learn more about Elina's work producing mind-blowing soups and soup recipes, her book, and the myriad ways you can incorporate her research on food as medicine into your diet, visit her here: Soupelina.com

Dr. Melina is joined this week by Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy, a professor and associate chair of nutritional sciences at the University of  Toronto and founder of Nutrigenomix, a multinational company with over 10,000 practitioners in 40 countries. Dr. El-Sohemy's studies have identified how unique genetic makeups can predispose us to experiencing positive or negative outcomes in different settings. His work focuses on the interface between nutrition and our genetic makeup, using ground-breaking genetic testing to add precision to health optimization and disease prevention.  Melina and Ahmed discuss his business, his impressive medical career, and the complex yet promising fields of modern medicine attempting to treat each patient in more informed ways. To learn more about Dr. El-Sohemy and how Nutrigenomix can use genetic testing and personalized nutrition to improve your life, visit: Nutrigenomix.com

On episode eleven of Practically Healthy, Dr. Melina is joined by Dr. Amy Shah. Dr. Shah is a double board-certified medical doctor and wellness expert specializing in allergy and immunology, hormones, and gut health who is also the author of "I'm So Effing Tired", one of Fortune's "Five Best Business Books of 2021". Dr. Shah and Dr. Melina discuss the various dynamics that can affect the efficacy of certain fasting regimens in relation to health, weight loss, and disease mitigation. We hear how fasting can be used as a tool even in the treatment of certain cancers! Dr. Shah offers fascinating tips and insights into the wrap-around health benefits of different forms of fasting, especially when combined with exercise, in addition to the medical and nutritional benefits of using certain spices in food preparation. Learn more about Dr. Shah's practice and her published work here: AmyMDwellness.com

The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.