Redefining Medicine

Today's episode on Redefining Medicine features Ronald Klatz, MD, DO. As Founder and President of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and leading authority in the field of anti-aging, Dr. Klatz has helped pioneer the exploration of new therapies and treatments for the prevention of chronic disease, and other disorders associated with aging. Dr. Klatz has also been instrumental in founding the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and continues to provide oversight for continuing medical education programs, activities, and publications.

Today's interview on Redefining Medicine features triple board-certified physician Zach Bush, MD. Dr. Bush discusses his background with traditional allopathic medical training in internal medicine, and the drive to combat what he viewed as acute exacerbations of chronic illness and disease. As he transitioned into natural and integrative medicine, Dr. Bush found new passions regarding the power of food to transform health, and was propelled to launch changes that impact the entire field of healthcare. Dr. Bush further discusses his efforts to disrupt the current paradigms of energy, ecology, and human health, in an effort to form a better and healthier future.

Today's episode of Redefining Medicine spotlights Raun Kaufman: author, lecturer, and former CEO of the Autism Treatment Center of America. Author of the book Autism Breakthrough: The Groundbreaking Method That Has Helped Families All Over the World, Kaufman details how he successfully recovered from his autism through his parents’ development of the autism intervention therapy Son-Rise. Diagnosed with autism at age two, the Son-Rise program—which focused on creating relationships, and "joining" in the child's world—ultimately enabled Kaufman to graduate from Brown University. Kaufman currently serves as Director of Global Education for the Autism Treatment Center of America.

Today's episode of Redefining Medicine features Paul Anderson, NMD. A recognized authority in the treatment of chronic disease, Dr. Anderson specializes in innovative approaches to complex illnesses, with an extensive background in intravenous therapy formulation and infusion techniques. As an innovator, researcher, teacher, and clinician, Dr. Anderson has developed advanced therapies to improve health via therapeutic synergy, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and infrared sauna – mild hyperthermia. Dr. Anderson is a well-known continuing education presenter in allopathic, naturopathic, acupuncture, and nursing CME arenas.

Today's episode on Redefining Medicine spotlights double-board certified physician, teacher, and accomplished author Deepa Verma, MD. Through her Eastern Indian heritage, Dr. Verma grew up learning about the applications of Integrative Medicine, and quickly transitioned from traditional allopathic medicine by opening up her own practice. By helping her patients through holistic wellness, healthy nutrition, weight loss strategies, and anti-aging practices, Dr. Verma aims to create healthier and happier lives through the optimization of health and synergy of body, mind, & spirit. With a philosophy and approach to optimal living rooted in her mantra “spreading the wealth means spreading the health," Dr. Verma practices preventive medicine in an effort to promote health and treatment of chronic disease.

Today's episode on Redefining Medicine features Rudolph Tanzi, PhD: Vice-Chair of Neurology and Director of the Genetics and Aging Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Co-discoverer of three of the first Alzheimer’s disease genes, Dr. Tanzi has identified several other genes through his direction of the Alzheimer’s Genome Project—receiving the highest awards in his field, including TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World. A strong proponent of Integrative Medicine, Dr. Tanzi describes the practice as "flexible and openminded in how we do research, and how we treat patients."

Today's episode on Redefining Medicine features renowned, double-board certified psychiatrist, international lecturer, and New York Times bestselling author Daniel Amen, MD. Through an intimate discussion of personal & familial history, Dr. Amen discusses the initial motivation behind his interest in studying psychiatry and brain disorders, and how he began to rely on SPECT scans to diagnose multiple brain disorders. Dr. Amen further reviews how we can actively change our brains through simple steps to retain memory and enhance cognitive function, in addition to implementing specific habits for healthier brains. The episode also focuses on Dr. Amen's commitment to redefining the practice of mental health through the guidance and mapping of brain imaging, and engaging in healthy habits to optimize the mind: not solely taking a pill for a specific symptom.

Today's interview on Redefining Medicine features OB-GYN and certified Pilates instructor Lara Williams, MD. Dr. Williams works in partnership with women to promote physical and emotional health through nutrition, exercise, and medicine—through the exploration of both traditional and alternative routes.