The Health Bridge

Robyn Youkilis returns to The Health Bridge to discuss the role of the foods we eat on our digestive health. Food is of course a very important part of a healthy lifestyle but does it go beyond just the types of food we eat? Does the manner in which we chew our food have an effect on how our bodies process the food? What other factors may contribute to digestive problems? What role does hydration play in digestion? The topic of digestion also leads Robyn and Pedram towards a discussion of poop. Get comfortable! It's only poop!

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It seems these days everyone is tired all the time! Trust us, you're not the only one looking to gain some extra energy every day. On this week's episode of The Health Bridge one of our favorite guests, Tom Malterre, joins Pedram Shojai to discuss the topic that seems to affect so many of us: being tired. In this episode they discuss the factors that are draining our energy and keeping us tired. They provide tips on how to overcome those issues and find our energy again.

Let us know how your life will be different with added daily energy!

Dr. Tami joins Pedram Shojai on this weeks episode of The Health Bridge to discuss why our medical bills can cost so much. When we experience such inflated costs at the doctor are they accurate? Why can it be so pricey? Is insurance to blame?

Tune in to find out why those medical bills can cost so much and how you can cut them down

In this week's episode of The Health Bridge, the wonderful Katherine Zagone joins hosts Pedram Shojai and Dr. Tami to discuss fertility. Katherine is a naturopathic doctor with a practice focuses on women's health, but she does see patients of both genders. Katherine comes on the show and talks about various factors that are contributing to a recent decrease in fertility. Could it be the added stress levels that is leading to a decrease in fertility? Could it be an unbalanced modern diet as well? She talks about how we can make adjustments in our own lives to better increase the fertility of our bodies.

One of our favorite guests, the renowned functional medicine doctor Tom Malterre, joins us for another fascinating topic. Based on heavy research as well as personal experience, Tom discusses with Pedram and guest co-host Dr. Tami the wonderful benefits of plant medicine. His wonderful insights into utilization of plants for peak health will leave you inspired and ready to renew your eating habits.

Let us know what you think :)

Kellyann Petrucci joins Pedram and Tami this week to discuss the immense power that bone broth can have on the body. Through personal experience, patients, and studies, Kellyann begins to paint a picture of the power of bone broth. If you're looking for a way to lose weight, eat healthier, and feel better this could be your answer.

Tune in for these great healthy tips and let us know what you think!

Trying to get back to the East Meets West format that The Health Bridge was founded upon, Pedram Shojai welcomes back Dr. Tami as a guest co-host for this show! Together they chat with Dr. Mache Seibel who specializes in hormones and women's health. The three of them discuss the wild ways hormones can change our bodies in both short-term and long-term cycles. How can hormones affects a person's health, body weight, and even stress levels? Is there a way to regulate hormones during menopause? What kind of symptoms might a woman look for as they approach the age of menopause?

Wendy Myers joins Pedram Shojai on this week's episode of The Health Bridge. They discuss the factors that contribute to the build up of heavy metals in our bodies, the effects they can have on us, and how to detox them. Are you being affected by heavy metals? Are you taking the right steps to rid them from your body? Tune in and find out!

Trevor Cates joins Pedram Shojai in this weeks episode of the Health Bridge.

As a naturopathic doctor, Trevor discusses in everyday life, what we ingest and apply externally has a profound effect on our overall health. Does the food we eat really affect our skin? Does different foods affect our skin differently? What outside factors influence our skin and how?

Tune in and find out!

We've all heard about the dangers of having high cholesterol, but what does that really mean? If having too much cholesterol is dangerous, why does our body have trouble clearing it out? On this episode of the Health Bridge, Pedram Shojai welcomes Dr. Tami Meraglia. She still runs a practice and deals with this issue quote often. She helps clarify what cholesterol does for the body and what happens when you have too much. They also discuss the importance of the liver and how it works to help clear out cholesterol. Dr. Tami also evaluates the pros and cons of statin drugs. How do statin drugs work? What are the pros and cons of statins? Is it wise to get off of statin drugs?