The Good Doctors with Dr Ron Ehrlich and Dr Michelle Woolhouse

By Dr Ron Ehrlich & Dr Michelle Woolhouse

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December 10, 2015 Healthy Byte #30 – Revolutionizing Western Medicine
Inspired by "Five Concepts That Will Revolutionise Western Medicine" an article by Dr Jeffery Bland, the Father of Functional Medicine, The Good Doctors discuss his five plus revolutionary concepts and how a holistic, systems biology approach will be the future of medicine. The responsibility of doctors and practitioners is, not only to treat disease, but to teach people about health.
SHOW NOTES
o.22 Introduction: "Five Concepts That Will Revolutionise Western Medicine" by Dr Jeffery Bland
0.59 Medicine is an art form that integrates science and technology with age old wisdom
1.57 Concept 1 - Functional Medicine - the difference between Functional medicine and Integrative medicine
3.57 Integrating the science and technology of medicine with our own individual story
4.28 The importance of biochemistry
4.37 Concept 2 - P4 Medicine
5.10 Being an active participant in your own health
7.10 Huntington’s Chorea gene and the impact of vigorous exercise
7.45 Concept 3 – Systems Biology - the importance of looking at the whole person
9.51 Concept 4- The Quantified Self
12.00 Concept 5 - Personal Lifestyle Medicine
14.09 Making sure we are our own advocate
15.50 The proven efficacy of lifestyle medicine
16.38 Medicine is life and life is your medicine
FURTHER READING
"Five Concepts That Will Revolutionize Western Medicine" by Dr Jeffery Bland http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-17773/5-concepts-that-will-revolutionize-western-medicine.html
Dr Jeffery Bland, http://www.jeffreybland.com/content/Dr_Jeffrey_Bland.aspx
Functional Medicine https://www.functionalmedicine.org/
" Cutting-edge genetics circles back to traditional medicine, says expert. Science can now confirm individual differences observed by practitioners of ancient techniques, says Jeffrey Bland" by By Erin Ellis of the Vancouver Sun http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Cutting+edge+genetics+circles+back+traditional+medicine+says+expert/11388415/story.html
Biochemistry in Action. The Good Doctors interview Nutritional Biochemist, Libby Weaver. http://thegooddoctors.com.au/health-podcast/tgd-114-rushing-womens-syndrome-dr-libby-weaver-phd-nutritional-biochemist/
What Would the Best Medicine Look Like? Watch for Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the father of functional medicine, for a response to this question. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=60&v=P2hqC47dYB0
12 TED Talks about the Future of Medicine http://www.ted.com/playlists/23/the_future_of_medicine?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=playlist&utm_term=technology
Call Dr Woolhouse's holistic general practice on the Mornington Peninsular, Victoria, Australia: http://www.peninsulaholistic.com.au/
Call Dr Ehrlich's holistic dental practice in Sydney, Australia, for an appointment: http://www.shdc.com.au/
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodDoctors?ref=hl
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November 11, 2015 Healthy Byte #28: Nurturing the Mother-to-be
Maternal stress has a significant impact on foetal development, particularly in the first 12 weeks from conception. Overwork and high physical demands on the mother are linked to low birth weight, anxiety and hypervigilance in infants.
Show Notes:
0.21 - Stress and self-care in the first trimester of pregnancy
0.32 - First Trimester = first 12 weeks from conception
0.44 - How the foetus is developing in this period
0.54 - Dr Michelle outlines common first trimester symptoms
1.01 - Dr Michelle cites University College in Dublin study about working full time and an increased risk of having a low birthweight baby/pre-term baby
1.44 - Brain change and hypervigilance
2.30 - Important time for self-care
3.41 - Can you talk to your boss early?
5.48 - Celebrate the importance of early development
6.03 - How can partners help?
Further Reading
"Occupational predictors of pregnancy outcomes in Irish working women in the Lifeways cohort" Isabelle Niedhammer, Deirdre O'Mahony, Sean Daly, Jj Morrison, and Cc Kelleher: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2872657/
About Birth - Online birth educators; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khO1eJGjScc&list=PLD9WKVLWkAP_E82UEpQf5O9OfGEv9Vl-Y&index=3
The first trimester Feotal development week by week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDkX2vzfG1g
" Work Stress in First Trimester Causes Low Birth Weight Baby" Ritesh Singh and Neeti Rustagi , Indian Journal of Community Medicine :http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3214454/
"Parental occupation and risk of small-for-gestational-age births: a nationwide epidemiological study in Sweden" J. Sundquist, and K. Sundquist :http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2839909/
"The long-term behavioural consequences of prenatal stress" Marta Weinstock: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763408000341
"The long-term behavioural consequences of prenatal stress" Marta Weinstock, Science Direct: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763408000341
Playlists for Pregnancy - soothing music for pregnant women: http://8tracks.com/explore/pregnancy/hot/2
TGD 112: Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Problems | Part 3: http://thegooddoctors.com.au/health-podcast/sleep-disorders-and-problems-part-3/
"The Latina Paradox: An Opportunity for Restructuring Prenatal Care Delivery": http://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.94.12.2062
Ten tips to reduce or protect against stress during pregnancy!: http://news.therawfoodworld.com/stress-during-pregnancy/
Call Dr Woolhouse's holistic general practice on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia: http://www.peninsulaholistic.com.au/
Call Dr Ehrlich's holisitc dental practice in Sydney, Australia, for an appointment: http://www.shdc.com.au/
Don't forget to join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodDoctors?ref=hl
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October 14, 2015 Healthy Byte #27: Radical Cancer Remission
The Good Doctors share research findings from US based NY Times bestselling author, screenwriter, and producer Dr Kelly Turner, PhD. In " The Secrets of Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All the Odds", Dr Turner spoke to people of all cultures from around the world who shared a similar story - a radical cancer remission. She discovered 9 radical lifestyle changes that all of these individuals made to take control of their health. Listen in as Dr Michelle and Dr Ron discuss Dr Turner's findings while adding The Good Doctor wisdom.
Be informed. Take control of your health, BE WELL!
SHOW NOTES
0.36 Introducing the author and her book: "Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All the Odds" by Dr Kelly Turner, PhD
o.58 Calculating conventional cancer prognosis and Turner's conversations with people with health outcomes that defied statistical convention.
1.54 Turner's studies of personal remission stories in her PhD found 9 distinctive radical lifestyle changes that these stories had in common.
2.25 No. 1 Radically change your diet
2.37 No. 2 Take control of your health (become an active member of your health team)
2.59 No. 3 Follow your intuition
3.48 Looking at intrinsic rather than extrinsic factors that impact on cancer treatment
4.48 No. 4 Herbs and supplements
5.25 No.5 Release suppressed emotions
5.32 No. 6 Increase positive emotions
5.44 The confusion between positivity and 'always being positive'
6.47 The importance of story, fearless listening and authentic interpretation
8.24 Link between cancer/cancer survival rates and pessimism
9.04 Dr Michelle recounts a story from the book; a woman with advanced breast cancer and how she used laughter to improve her life with the disease
11.27 No.7 Embracing social supports
12.32 Journal of Oncology reports on social networks, supports and cancer survival looking at isolation and the likelihood of disease progression
13.14 Story of Roseto shows the power of community as a proven element of positive health
14.13 No.8 Deepening your spiritual connection
15.43 No. 9 Having a strong reason for living
FOR YOUR FURTHER READING
About Dr Kelly Turner's Book: http://www.kelly-turner.com/book/aboutthebook/
Radical Remission Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadicalRemission
The Gawler Cancer Foundation, Victoria Austalia: a not for profit providing healthy lifestyle services: http://gawler.org/
What is Integrative Oncology?: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART03060/Treating-Cancer-With-Integrative-Medicine.html
An Excellent Read, Bernie Siegel, MD on Remarkable Recoveries: http://berniesiegelmd.com/resources/articles/remarkable-recoveries/
Dr Dean Ornish and Lifestyle Medicine: http://deanornish.com/
Journal of Clinical; Oncology, "Social Networks, Social Support, and Survival After Breast Cancer Diagnosis"Candyce H. Kroenke, Laura D. Kubzansky, Eva S. Schernhammer, Michelle D. Holmes and Ichiro Kawachi http://jco.ascopubs.org/content/24/7/1105.short
In this video extract from the feature documentary The Connection, you'll find out about the remarkable US town of Roseto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnbPzXDco90
Don’t forget to join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodDoctors?ref=hl
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September 29, 2015 Healthy Bytes # 26: Cancer, Survival & Exercise
This Healthy Bytes episode with Dr Ron Ehrlich and Dr Michelle Woolhouse takes a factual, general, holistic, conventional, olden-days and up-to-date look at exercise and cancer care, then wraps it all up neatly with simple take-home messages and tips to help you, and yours, integrate appropriate exercise into your life to maximise your chances for cancer recovery, prevention and remission. The message is simple and clear.
SHOW NOTES
1:00: 16% of colorectal cancers are due to inactivity.
1.34: The importance of exercise as cancer therapy.
2.45: We were not designed to be sedentary; movement stimulates Brain Derived Neurotropic, Factor BDFN, helps to grow new tissues in the brain.
3.39: Recommending incidental movement and decreasing passive past times.
4.36: Study showing that 4 hours of TV watching a day before and after cancer diagnosis increases chances of mortality by 20%.
4.57: The value of pedometers.
6.49: Want to know how to decrease your risk of breast and colon cancer by 40-60%?
7.43: Good, simple exercise as defined by Dr Michelle.
8.51: The Framingham Study's recommendations for exercise and health; an excellent read.
HAPPY READING!
Like Studies: Read this: "Exercise in Cancer" by P. Rajarajeswaran and R. Vishnupriya http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2885882/
Everyone Respects the WHO:
World Health Organisation Cancer Fact Sheet: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs297/en/
Brain Cell Growth and Exercise: "8 Ways To Increase BDNF Levels (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor)" http://mentalhealthdaily.com/2015/03/30/8-ways-to-increase-bdnf-levels-brain-derived-neurotrophic-factor/
How to Use a Pedometer: https://www.cardiosmart.org/~/media/Documents/Fact%20Sheets/en/abk5253.ashx
"Don't Just Sit There": a guide to creating a dynamic workstation and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=201&v=zUmyNu7VHZI
The Framingham Study: https://www.framinghamheartstudy.org/
Don't forget to join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodDoctors?ref=hl
Call Dr Ehrlich's holisitc dental practice in Sydney, Australia, for an appointment: http://www.shdc.com.au/
Call Dr Woolhouse's holistic general practice on the Mornington Peninsular, Victoria, Australia: http://www.peninsulaholistic.com.au/
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September 01, 2015 TGD 116: A Holistic Approach to Cancer Treatment and Prevention – Professor Avni Sali
Cancer is still a very mysterious and emotionally challenging illness. The Good Doctors and their esteemed guest, Professor Avni Sali, discuss the significance of lifestyle interventions in assisting to treat cancer. What impact can lifestyle interventions have for cancer patients when introduced as a practice by medical practitioners in combination with conventional medical practices? This episode is a brilliant heads up for the integration of a holistic lifestyle approach for cancer prevention and cancer treatment support. Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES
1.57 Dr Michelle Woolhouse introduces our guest Professor Avni Sali, MBBS, PhD, FRACS, FACS, FACNEM
2.51 One of the special interest of the National Institute of Integrative Medicine is innovative cancer therapies.
3.49 Often cancer patients turn to integrative or complimentary therapies late in the course of the disease; the doctors discuss why they disagree with the ethics of this cultural mode of cancer care.
5.01 Avni explains what he thinks causes cancer.
6.42 Lifestyle Medicine interventions as an imperative for doctors to engage in for the treatment of cancer.
7.23 " Conventional medicine is about diagnosis and treatment ... and treatment is like mopping up the water and not really paying much attention to turning the tap off at all." - Professor Avni Sali
10.53 Gough Whitlam's influence on General Practice training in Australian Universities.
11.22 Sunlight and cancer treatment; vitamin D absorption.
13.09 Improving processes of early diagnosis of cancer.
13.42 Mammography screening and the halting of mammograms in Switzerland.
14.14 Diagnostic protocol, circulating cancer cell.
16.21 Hypothermia used as routine in cancer treatment all around the world. It doubles the response rate for chemotherapy and radiation therapies, over all, for most cancers and it has virtually no side effects.
19.32 The Good Doctors, Ron and Michelle, chew the fat over their inspirational talk with Prof. Sali.
20.15 Problems in the dissemination of evidence based medicine.
21.21 Dean Ornish, an American Doctor, who did a groundbreaking study on cardiovascular disease and lifestyle interventions in the 80's did another study, more recently, in prostrate cancer.
22.18 Ian Gawler Foundation on lifestyle intervention.
22.45 Dr Kelly Turner's Book 'Radical Remission' is a great way to reframe how you think about cancer treatment.
25.32 More chat about vitamin D ideal levels.
26.11 What nutrients are there for; a buffer, protection and aid in resilience; nutrients and stress
26.59 Dr Michelle cautions listeners about circulating cancer cells tests and testing in general in accordance with how she prefers to practice.
FURTHER READING
NIIM Clinical Trail in Hypothermia Treatment for Cancer: http://www.niim.com.au/clinic/services/regional-hyperthermia-clinical-trial
Ian Gawler Book Store: http://www.iangawlerwebstore.com/books
The Gawler Foundation: http://gawler.org/
INTENSIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES MAY AFFECT THE PROGRESSION OF PROSTATE CANCER by Dr Dean Ornish: http://www.ornishspectrum.com/wp content/uploads/Intensive_Lifestyle_Changes_and_Prostate_Cancer.pdfb
Circulating Cancer Cells: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3126032/
An Explanation of Lifestyle Medicine: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2009/190/3/emergence-lifestyle-medicine-structured-approach-management-chronic-disease
"A Guide to Evidence-Based Integrative and Complementary Medicine" by Kotsirilos, Vicki, Luis Vitetta, and Avni Sali https://books.google.com.au/books/about/A_Guide_to_Evidence_based_Integrative_an.html?id=ISZY-PQv_ggC
FB Page of The Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Australasian-College-of-Nutritional-and-Environmental-Medicine-ACNEM/540501566089414?
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August 14, 2015 TGD 115: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health – Dr Jerome Sarris, Senior Research Fellow, Uni Melb
This episode will benefit both those touched intimately by mental illness and those who have watched or learned about it from a distance. Holistic mental health care is for everyone. We chat about lifestyle interventions and break down some herbs an...
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July 22, 2015 Healthy Bytes 25: Immunisation – do we punish or educate?
Immunisations is a very emotive issue. Should parents be punished or provided better education in making decisions about vaccinating their children? Why are parents so fearful and how can medical practitioners support parents? We are hoping that this will start a conversation to better understand the issues around vaccinations as well as discuss the idea of inoculating the world around a child.

Show notes
0.30 - Immunisation - should parents be punished or better educated? We discuss this article that appeared on The Conversation.
1.00 - Disease controlled by vaccinations almost invisible to the public. Is this why some people are rejecting vaccinations?
2.00 - The anti-vaccination position and the trends of polio and measles.
3.40 - The fear surrounding vaccinations and the "wiping out" of disease
4.58 - Building vaccinations via taxation. Is this right way of doing it? You can read the article here.
6.15 - How do we build trust? The community vs. personal reaction to vaccinations
7.30 - Medical intervention, the potential of harm and the role of a vaccination program. You can listen to our episode with Professor Robert Booy about vaccinations.
9.20 - The increasing number of vaccinations given to children
11.20 - Trends in children's health and the role of environment and nutrition.
12.00 - International approaches to immunisation programs

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July 01, 2015 TGD 112: Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Problems | Part 3
Sleep is the most important part of your day. But sleep disorders and problems are rife! Do you wake up feeling refreshed? Are you getting enough sleep? What could be hindering your sleep? Listen as we break sleep down and look at the different things that could be impacting you and what you can do about them. This is the final episode in our sleep series and really ties everything together. We hope that you enjoy it!
Show notes
0.52 - Show introduction - Part 3 of Sleep Series (you can listen to Part 1 and Part 2) - what does it mean to sleep well?
1.30 - Why is a dentist talking about sleep and airway?
2.45 - How many of us have all 32 teeth in perfect alignment? And why is this important?
4.57 - Sleep hygiene and 3 questions that you can ask yourself
5.49 - Signs you can look at in your own body about whether you are sleeping well
6.44 - Enough vs. good quality sleep and the role of breathing
7.39 - What does snoring signify about your sleep? Sydney Holistic Dental Centre research can be found here
8.15 - Epworth Sleepiness Scale - you can complete the questionnaire here
9.50 - You can listen to our episodes with Dr Carmel Harrington (here and here) and Dr Jim Papadopolous (here)
11.00 - What sleep conditions can be a problem?
12.20 - What is snoring and what can you do about it?
15.30 - How the way you breathe impacts your sleep...
16.09 - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). You can buy Dr Carmel Harrington's book here.
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June 17, 2015 TGD 111: Teenagers and Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Problems | Part 2 | Dr Carmel Harrington
Join us for Part 2 of our sleep series where we speak to Dr Carmel Harrington more about sleep and the importance for teenagers, their brain development, happiness and even their productivity. This is a truly holistic approach to the most important part of our day.... SLEEP!
About Dr Carmel Harrington
Dr Carmel Harrington has been working in the world of sleep for nearly 20 years. A former lawyer and educator she has a Ph.D. in Sleep Medicine from Sydney University and consults with companies and educational institutions both here and overseas on sleep health.
An internationally recognised sleep expert, Dr Harrington is amazed at the seemingly little importance given to sleep. Research shows that sleep is critical to our physical and mental health and is fundamental to our ability to think and learn. Emerging research clearly shows that sleeping well is a key component to optimal performance and health and if we want to be at the top of our game we need to ensure we get the best sleep possible.
Dr Harrington is the Managing Director of Sleep for Health and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Children's Hospital Westmead. She is a founding member of the Sleep Health Foundation and a member of the Australasian Sleep Association. She has written two books "The Sleep Diet" and "The complete guide to a good night's sleep".
Show notes
1.00 - Introduction to the episode - Teenage sleep and Dr Carmel Harrington
2.54 - Dr Carmel Harrington - The Good Doctors Part 1
3.28 - Teenagers and sleep. Between the ages of 11-18, teenagers need about 9.2hrs per night
5.00 - Productivity and amount of sleep
6.00 - Mental change during teenage years
7.00 - Puberty and adult sleeping patterns
8.30 - Social media, television and the impact on sleep
9.15 - Changing senior school hours
11.30 - Light, melatonin and the brain
14.00 - Sleep as a nurturing time
15.00 - The Paleo diet and paleo sleep
16.37 - The Good Doctors debrief
20.33 - The Good Doctors episode with Dr Jim Papadopolous
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June 10, 2015 Healthy Bytes 22: Public vs Private Schools
The public vs private schools debate has been raging on for years, but new research suggests that nutritional and environmental factors play a more important role than the school that you send your child to. What role does preconception health play? And why is birth weight important? Tune in as Dr Ron and Dr Michelle discuss.
Show notes
0.45 - Public vs. private school education. Read the article here
1.10 - The biggest indicator of academic success
1.50 - The significance of birth weight. Listen to our Fertility Series Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3
2.24 - The role of toxin exposure. You can listen to our episodes with Nicole Bijlsma for more information on Toxic Home, Lead, Mould Mites and Household Plastics
2.60 - Periodontal health and low birth weight
4.10 - Our fertility series
4.29 - Dr Michelle's word of advice
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FAQs about The Good Doctors with Dr Ron Ehrlich and Dr Michelle Woolhouse:

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