The Functional Nurse Practitioner

By Tara QuintanaAlternative Health Health & Fitness

The Functional Nurse Practitioner episodes

March 07, 2023 19: LDL & HDL - An In Depth Look At Cardiovascular Risk | Part Two
Today we are zeroing in on the two lipoproteins that are the key players of a lipid panel – LDL and HDL. We have all heard that there is good and bad cholesterol – but what is it that makes them good or bad? Are all LDL and HDL created equal? Last week we talked broadly about what exactly cholesterol is and why it matters. We went in depth about cholesterol synthesis, the role it plays with our hormones, why we need cholesterol – though of course it has to be in balance. We discussed that cholesterol cannot travel throughout the body on its own – it needs a friend. We are jumping into the deep end and today’s show will hopefully open your eyes to all of the things in healthcare we are not usually looking at – which may in fact be the biggest influence with regards to our cardiovascular health!
Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner.
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** Interesting articles for more information**
Biochemistry, LDL Cholesterol: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519561/
Role of HDL-Associated Proteins and Lipids in the Regulation of Inflammation: https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/53776
Glycation Reduces the Stability of ApoAI and Increases HDL Dysfunction in Diet-Controlled Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5800833/
Antioxidative activity of high-density lipoprotein (HDL): Mechanistic insights into potential clinical benefit: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214647417300326
HDL Particle Subspecies and Their Association With Incident Type 2 Diabetes: The PREVEND Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8118359/
Is High Serum LDL/HDL Cholesterol Ratio an Emerging Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death? Findings from the KIHD Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5453685/pdf/jat-24-600.pdf
Overview of OxLDL and Its Impact on Cardiovascular Health: Focus on Atherosclerosis: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2020.613780/full
Oxidized Low Density Lipoprotein: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/oxidized-low-density-lipoprotein
Physiological and pathological implications of cholesterol: https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBL/19/3/10.2741/4216
Dietary Cholesterol and the Lack of Evidence in Cardiovascular Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6024687/
Serum Cholesterol Levels and Risk of Cardiovascular Death: A Systematic Review and a Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9316578/

17 min
February 26, 2023 18: Cholesterol - Is It Really All Bad? Part One
We are diving deep into a new series today talking all about cholesterol. We demonize cholesterol in conventional medicine – and there are valid points to be concerned about elevated levels. There are also very valid reasons to not treat a “borderline” level. I had to throw that word in there. If you know me then you know that I hate that word – borderline. All that means is we are waiting for diagnosable disease. I would rather not get a full blown disease. Today we are going to discuss what cholesterol actually is. Why should we care about cholesterol.
Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner.
** Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/
** Level up your products: https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/
** Find a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
** Interesting articles for more information**
Physiological and pathological implications of cholesterol: https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBL/19/3/10.2741/4216
Dietary Cholesterol and the Lack of Evidence in Cardiovascular Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6024687/
Serum Cholesterol Levels and Risk of Cardiovascular Death: A Systematic Review and a Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9316578/
The Impacts of Cholesterol, Oxysterols, and Cholesterol Lowering Dietary Compounds on the Immune System: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9602982/
The Microbiome Revolution Turns to Cholesterol: https://www.cell.com/action/showPdf?pii=S1931-3128%2820%2930407-8
MITOCHONDRIAL CHOLESTEROL AND CANCER: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7882000/
Impact of Cholesterol Metabolism in Immune Cell Function and Atherosclerosis”: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400846/pdf/nutrients-12-02021.pdf
Effects of dietary fats on blood lipids: a review of direct comparison trials: https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/2/e000871
Cholesterol transport in steroid biosynthesis: Role of protein interactions and implications in disease states: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2757135/pdf/nihms128256.pdf
Cholesterol: Its Regulation and Role in Central Nervous System Disorders: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/cholesterol/2012/292598/
Cholesterol Metabolism in the Brain and Its Association with Parkinson’s Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6844833/pdf/en-28-554.pdf
Updated Understanding of the Crosstalk Between Glucose/Insulin and Cholesterol Metabolism: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.879355/full
20 min
February 19, 2023 17: Processed Foods - What You Need to Know & How to Choose Wisely | BONUS - Healthier Processed Foods to Eat & How to Read Food Labels
If you have been listening to the show for a while – then you know I am all about lifestyle and what we put into our bodies. The foods we eat are what will move the needle the fastest when looking to optimize our health. But – what about those times that we want a “convenience food”. What about those times we are at a social gathering or having family or friends over and we want to serve snacks. Today we are going to talk about processed foods. We’re going to get into how to read food labels. Every day in my practice I go over this concept – how to read food labels – as it can shift our mindset and subsequently help us when we are looking to optimize our health. We are going to do a couple of side by side comparisons. We are going to talk about additives and preservatives. Then we are going to talk about better options – healthier choices for the times we want to snack.
Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner.
** Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/
** Level up your products: https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/
** Find a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
** Interesting articles for more information**
The Potential of High-Anthocyanin Purple Rice as a Functional Ingredient in Human Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8225073/pdf/antioxidants-10-00833.pdf
Nutritional and functional properties of coloured rice varieties of South India: a review: https://journalofethnicfoods.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42779-019-0017-3
The Artificial Food Dye Blues: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2957945/pdf/ehp-118-a428.pdf
Butylated hydroxyanisole: Carcinogenic food additive to be avoided or harmless antioxidant important to protect food supply?: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0273230021000271
Butylated Hydroxytoluene: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/butylated-hydroxytoluene
Alarming impact of the excessive use of tert-butylhydroquinone in food products: A narrative review: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750022001111
Effects of the food additives sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium acetate, and citric acid on hemato-immunological pathological biomarkers in rats: Relation to PPAR-α, PPAR-γ and tnfα signaling pathway: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29986283/
Assessing the Health Impact of Phosphorus in the Food Supply: Issues and Considerations : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3884091/
39 min
February 12, 2023 16: PCOS | Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - What You Need to Know
Today we are going to do a deep dive into polycystic ovarian syndrome – also known as PCOS. This is a common issue amongst reproductive aged women and is the leading cause of infertility, affecting roughly 6-12 percent of women in the US. This condition is oftentimes looked at as a gynecology concern, but more body systems are actually involved, and more risks/concerns. We are going to define what exactly is PCOS, then we will get into risk factors and downstream effects. We will be talking about signs and symptoms of this condition. We will touch on how PCOS is diagnosed – and then finally we will get into management of PCOS.
Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner.
** Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/
** Level up your products: https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/
** Find a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
** Interesting articles for more information**
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and genetic predisposition: A review article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6687436/pdf/main.pdf
Life Modifications and PCOS: Old Story But New Tales: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9045543/pdf/fendo-13-808898.pdf
Central Regulation of PCOS: Abnormal Neuronal-Reproductive-Metabolic Circuits in PCOS Pathophysiology: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8194358/pdf/fendo-12-667422.pdf
Effects of Dietary Nutrients on Fatty Liver Disease Associated With Metabolic Dysfunction (MAFLD): Based on the Intestinal-Hepatic Axis: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.906511/full
The interaction between metformin and physical activity on postprandial glucose and glucose kinetics: a randomised, clinical trial: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-020-05282-6
Comparison of the efficacy between NAC and metformin in treating PCOS patients: a meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31749393/
Effects of Resveratrol on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27754722/
44 min
February 12, 2023 15: Low Cortisol - What You Need to Know | Part Three
Today we are continuing the conversation about cortisol. We are at the final episode of the cortisol series. We started this 3-part series with a deep discussion of what exactly cortisol is - a thorough understanding of this is key for management. Last week we focused on high cortisol. In our overstressed and overworked society, cortisol is a common issue and can be overlooked if we are only looking through a conventional medicine lens. I run cortisol testing often in my practice and have yet to see a “normal” result. How is this possible? How can every single test show adrenal dysfunction? What does that tell us? We need to be asking “why”.
Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner.
** Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/
** Level up your products: https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/
** Find a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
Referenced book - Cortisol: The Master Hormone: Improve Your Health, Weight, Fertility, Menopause, Longevity, and Reduce Stress: https://amzn.to/3HZMvg7
Dr. Thomas Guilliams book: The Role of Stress and the HPA Axis in Chronic Disease Management: https://amzn.to/3HjA7XP
** Interesting articles for more information**
Molecular links between endocrine, nervous and immune system during chronic stress: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7882157/
Association between Higher Serum Cortisol Levels and Decreased Insulin Secretion in a General Population: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166077
Stress adaptation is associated with insulin resistance in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41387-020-0107-8
A Comprehensive Overview on Stress Neurobiology: Basic Concepts and Clinical Implications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6043787/pdf/fnbeh-12-00127.pdf
The relationship between 24-hr urinary cortisol and bone in healthy young women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2911474/pdf/nihms715
Adrenal insufficiency: https://jcp.bmj.com/content/jclinpath/75/7/435.full.pdf
Adrenal Crisis: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23948-adrenal-crisis
Anxiolytic activity of Panax ginseng roots: an experimental study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1684404/
30 min
January 29, 2023 14: High Cortisol - What You Need to Know | Part Two
Today we are continuing the conversation about cortisol. This is part two in a series discussing cortisol. We are going to focus on high cortisol in this episode. This is what I see most often in my practice. We are in a society of perpetual stress and overstimulation, so this is not surprising. We are going to zero in on signs and symptoms of high cortisol and what some of the triggers and mediators of high cortisol are, the downstream effects of high cortisol, then we're going to talk about the management of high cortisol.
Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner.
** Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/
** Level up your products: https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/
Dr. Thomas Guilliams book: The Role of Stress and the HPA Axis in Chronic Disease Management: https://amzn.to/3HjA7XP
** Interesting articles for more information**
Physiology, Cortisol: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/
Cortisol Awakening Response, Internalizing Symptoms, and Life Satisfaction in Emerging Adults : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5751104/pdf/ijms-18-02501.pdf
Hans Selye (1907–1982): Founder of the stress theory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5915631/pdf/SMJ-59-170.pdf
Molecular links between endocrine, nervous and immune system during chronic stress: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7882157/
Association between Higher Serum Cortisol Levels and Decreased Insulin Secretion in a General Population: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166077
Stress adaptation is associated with insulin resistance in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41387-020-0107-8
A Comprehensive Overview on Stress Neurobiology: Basic Concepts and Clinical Implications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6043787/pdf/fnbeh-12-00127.pdf
The relationship between 24-hr urinary cortisol and bone in healthy young women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2911474/pdf/nihms715
48 min
January 22, 2023 13: Cortisol - What You Need to Know | Part One
Today we are starting the conversation on cortisol. This is a big topic! One I absolutely love talking about. The importance of this subject – let's just say it is crucial for feeling and living your best life. There is a lot to unpack regarding cortisol as it is highly complex. As I am not here to overwhelm, I thought splitting this into digestible segments would make the most sense. Today is Part One of the conversation. We will first define - what is cortisol. Then we will talk about the function of cortisol. We are going to get deep into why cortisol is so important and why dysregulation of cortisol is so pertinent to our health and wellness.
Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner.
** Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/
** Level up your products: https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/
Dr. Thomas Guilliams book: The Role of Stress and the HPA Axis in Chronic Disease Management: https://amzn.to/3HjA7XP
** Interesting articles for more information**
Physiology, Cortisol: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/
Molecular links between endocrine, nervous and immune system during chronic stress: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7882157/
Association between Higher Serum Cortisol Levels and Decreased Insulin Secretion in a General Population: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166077
Stress adaptation is associated with insulin resistance in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41387-020-0107-8
A Comprehensive Overview on Stress Neurobiology: Basic Concepts and Clinical Implications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6043787/pdf/fnbeh-12-00127.pdf
The relationship between 24-hr urinary cortisol and bone in healthy young women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2911474/pdf/nihms715
19 min
January 15, 2023 12: The Exposome | What it is & Why it Matters
Today we are talking about the exposome. This is a crucial topic that needs to be discussed. Once you understand this concept – and I get that it may not sound like a sexy topic. But trust me – once you understand this - you can’t unlearn it – it will be lifechanging. We're first going to define what exactly is the exposome. Then we're going to discuss the ramifications of the exposome – why does it matter - and finally we're going to talk about what you can do to improve your odds.
Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner.
**Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/
** Level up your products: https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/
**Interesting articles for more information**
The Exposome and Toxicology: A Win–Win Collaboration: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9019839/pdf/kfab149.pdf
Associations between the Maternal Exposome and Metabolome during Pregnancy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8901044/pdf/ehp9745.pdf
The Exposome Paradigm to Understand the Environmental Origins of Mental Disorders: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9590645/pdf/ap-22-4-171.pdf
Addressing Exposome: An Innovative Approach to Environmental Determinants in Pediatric Respiratory Health
: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9237327/pdf/fpubh-10-871140.pdf
Epigenetic Regulation in Exposome-Induced Tumorigenesis: Emerging Roles of ncRNAs: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9032613/pdf/biomolecules-12-00513.pdf
Exposome and Immunity Training: How Pathogen Exposure Order Influences Innate Immune Cell Lineage Commitment and Function: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7697998/pdf/ijms-21-08462.pdf
Advancing tools for human early lifecourse exposome research and translation (ATHLETE): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8683140/pdf/ee9-5-e166.pdf
The Socio-Exposome: Advancing Exposure Science and Environmental Justice in a Post-Genomic Era: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5604315/pdf/nihms838202.
32 min
January 08, 2023 11: Autoimmune Disorders & Chronic Diseases - Can We Truly Heal? An Interview with Dr. Lonnie Herman
Today we dive deep into possible causes of autoimmune disorders & chronic diseases. Is it possible to overcome illness and heal the body using Quantum medicine? We are joined today by Dr. Lonnie Herman. He is a board certified Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine who then went on through a series of postgraduate studies and did a deep dive into autoimmune, neurodegenerative diseases, and more, with a focus on genetic origins. With over 2 decades of clinical experience, he has worked with thousands of individuals battling chronic debilitating diseases who were able to fully recover through his unique specialized treatments. He is the creator of the Rapid Health Restoration System - an innovative scientific approach for reversing otherwise incurable conditions.
Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner.
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** Follow Dr. Lonnie Herman:
** Website: https://www.drlonnieherman.com/
** YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrLonnieHerman
** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhermantalks/
** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLonnieHerman

1 hr 2 min
January 01, 2023 10: 7 Strategies to Optimize Your Health in 2023!
I wanted to kick off the new year discussing ways we can optimize our health. We don’t often think about our overall health – instead we think about what the number on the scale says. I’m going to give you my top 7 strategies to improve your health. I will preface this by saying that I believe we need all of these 7, not just to pick one or two and run. Then, we will get into supplements that can be very beneficial as an adjunct to these 7 key strategies.
Just a quick disclaimer that this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or be a substitute for medical advice from your practitioner.
**Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalnursepractitioner/
** Level up your products: https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/
**Interesting articles for more information**
Current Evidence to Propose Different Food Supplements for Weight Loss: A Comprehensive Review : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7551574/pdf/nutrients-12-02873.pdf
Determinants of weight loss maintenance: a systematic review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7416131/pdf/OBR-20-171.pdf
World Heart Federation Policy Brief: Front-Of-Pack Labelling: Unhealthy Changes in the Global Food System: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150135/
Human health implications of organic food and organic agriculture: a comprehensive review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5658984/pdf/12940_2017_Article_315.pdf
Glyphosate, a chelating agent—relevant for ecological risk assessment?: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5823954/pdf/11356_2017_Article_1080.pdf
Nanovesicles from Organic Agriculture-Derived Fruits and Vegetables: Characterization and Functional Antioxidant Content: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8347793/pdf/ijms-22-08170.pdf
Alpha-lipoic acid: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/alpha-lipoic-acid
calcium glucarate: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-drug/def/calcium-saccharate
41 min

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