Rational Wellness Podcast

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Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis discusses Reflux with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Understanding Reflux: Expert Insights with Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz discusses various aspects of reflux with expert Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis. They explore the symptoms and types of reflux, including GERD, silent reflux, and bile reflux, and clarify terminologies like GER without D. Factors contributing to reflux, such as gastrointestinal motility issues, structural abnormalities like hiatal hernia, and lifestyle factors, are examined. They also discuss treatment options, ranging from medications like PPIs and histamine blockers to natural treatments including dietary adjustments, herbs, and supplements. The importance of diagnosing and managing Barrett's esophagus to prevent esophageal cancer is highlighted. Other topics covered include the use of melatonin, vagal tone exercises, and addressing H. pylori infections. The discussion underscores the significance of a holistic and individualized approach to managing reflux and related gastrointestinal conditions.   00:00 Introduction to Rational Wellness Podcast 00:27 Understanding Reflux and Its Symptoms 01:34 Types of Reflux and Their Differences 03:44 Mechanisms Behind Reflux 07:28 Heartburn vs. Reflux 13:52 Medications and Reflux 18:23 Bile Reflux Explained 33:28 Hiatal Hernia and Reflux 37:54 GLP-1 Agonists and Reflux 39:31 Hormone Imbalance and Menopause 42:05 Proton Pump Inhibitors and Reflux Management 47:08 H. Pylori and Its Implications 57:06 Natural Treatments for Reflux 59:11 Vagal Tone and Digestive Health 01:03:04 Dietary Approaches to Reflux 01:07:25 Prokinetics and Gastroparesis 01:08:11 Final Thoughts and Resources

Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis has been a practicing Naturopathic Physician for 46 years and he continues to teach at the National University of Natural Medicine.  He wrote an awesome medical textbook, Functional Gastroenterology, which is now in its second addition, and his newest book is Let's Be Real About Reflux: Getting to the Heart of Heartburn.  His websites are FunctionalGastroenterology.com and HiveMindMedicine.com

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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Dr. Susan Sklar discusses Burning Mouth Syndrome with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Dr. Susan Sklar is a Harvard-trained gynecologist who practiced medicine at her private practice in Southern California for 30 years, and now consults internationally through her official website SusanSklarMD.com.  Dr. Sklar pursued training in sexual function solutions for men and women and completed the nationally recognized fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine sponsored by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.  Dr. Sklar’s current professional specialty is the development of breakthrough treatments for Burning Mouth Syndrome, a chronic, neuropathic pain condition that affects primarily menopausal women. Hundreds of women have found relief in the hormone balancing protocols developed by Dr. Sklar in her practice.                               

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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Dr. Ben Weitz discusses Coronary Artery Disease at the Functional Medicine Discussion Group meeting on August 22, 2024.  This was the first annual Dr. Howard Elkin Memorial Integrative Cardiology Lecture.

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4:32  The goals of this presentation 

5:22  Heart disease continues to be the Number One killer 

6:36  Plaque and Plaque rupture.

14:50  Other Risk Factors.  

 

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

 

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Ryan Smith of TruDiagnostic discusses the Tru-Age Test of Biological Aging with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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3:48  DNA Methylation 

6:28  The History of Biological Methylation Clocks.  

Ryan Smith is the CEO of TruDiagnostics, who offer the TruAge test, which is the best commercially available way to measure biological aging by measuring DNA methylation.  Their website is TruDiagnostic.com.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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Dr. Jamie Kunkle discusses Oronasal Infections with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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4:00  Oronasal system.  

6:25  The microbiome of the oral and nasal cavities.  

11:54  Biofilms. 

Dr. Jamie Kunkle has a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a masters in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has specialized in working with complex chronic disease patients including those with Lyme and other chronic infections and autoimmunity. He currently works at Gordon Medical in San Rafael, California. Their phone number is 415-767-6100 and the website is GordonMedical.com.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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Lee Carroll discusses The Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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3:00  The Science of Medicinal Mushrooms.

7:17  Cancer and Mushrooms.  

10:00  Mushrooms and Cardiovascular Health.  

14:59  Cholesterol.  

15:39 Cooked mushrooms. 

18:00  Ergothioneine. 

 

Lee Carroll is the chief medical herbalist of Real Mushrooms, a nutritional supplement company. The website is RealMushrooms.com.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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Alan Barrier discusses The Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Adrenal, Thyroid Axis with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Alan Barrier is the National Product Sales Training Manager for Standard Process supplement company. The website is StandardProcess.com. 

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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Dr. Jill Crista discusses PANDAS and PANS with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Dr. Jill Crista is a Naturopathic Doctor and the author of Break the Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health and now of this new book, A Light in the Dark for PANDAS and PANS. Dr. Crista offers several popular physician training programs on both Mold and also on PANDAS and PANS, as well as a course for patients on mold. Her website is DrCrista.com.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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Brian Keane discusses How to Get into Your Best Shape with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Brian Keane is a personal trainer, nutritionist, best-selling author, and the host of the Brian Keane Podcast, the #1 health and fitness podcast in the United Kingdom.  His website is BrianKeaneFitness.com. His books are The Fitness Mindset, Rewire Your Mindset, and The Keane Edge. He also hosts a very popular podcast, the BKF podcast.  

 

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.

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Dr. Darin Ingels discusses Lyme Disease at the Functional Medicine Discussion Group meeting on June 27, 2024 with moderator Dr. Ben Weitz.  

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2:57  Dr. Ingels got bit by a tick in 2002 while living about 30 minutes from Lyme, Connecticut and he got Lyme Disease.  

4:02  Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the Borrelia species of spirochete bacteria and transmitted by the bite of a deer tick.  Back in the 1970s there were a rash of kids suffering with arthritic conditions, so they started to send blood samples in the NIH, where a researcher, Willie Bergdorfer discovered the Borrelia bacteria that was causing these symptoms, so they named this species Borrelia Bergdorferi. 

 

Dr. Darin Ingels is a Naturopathic Doctor with a license both in California and Connecticut, and his office is in Irvine, Califonia. His practice focuses on treating patients with Lyme disease,  Dr. Ingels has published three books, the most recent is The Lyme Solution: A 5-part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Autoimmune Response and Beat Lyme Disease. His website is DarinIngelsND.com.  His office is in Laguna Hills and his phone is 949.551.8751.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.