James Maskell is the author of The Community Cure and a pioneering entrepreneur in the functional medicine space. Originally working in economics, James started his company, HealCommunity, 16 years ago as a way to flatten the curve of ever-rising healthcare costs due to chronic illnesses.

In this episode you’ll learn more about how chronic illness heavily contributes to rising healthcare costs and how HealCommunity’s mission aims to change that in spite of functional medicine’s potential pitfalls. James speaks about the increased patient outcomes in group functional medicine and how to get insurance companies on board.

Find more information on HealCommunity here.

For more on functional medicine, follow James on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Kirkland Newman is a London-based journalist, entrepreneur and philanthropist who struggled with her diagnosis of postpartum depression. While navigating through panic attacks & anxiety, she found her path to self-recovery within integrative medicine. As a result of her discoveries, Kirkland founded MindHealth360, a website that provides free resources on integrative mental health and functional medicine, and its corresponding interview show, The MindHealth360 Show.

In this episode Kirkland shares how finding functional medicine after the birth of her children completely changed the state of her health and functioned as the turning point that led to her founding MindHealth360. You’ll learn about the gap that exists between mental health practitioners and other medical professionals, and why such a gap exists in a world with so many medical advancements. Kirkland discusses this gap in depth, and how integrative mental health could be integral in closing it.

For functional health resources, and The MindHealth360 Show, click here.

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Andy Hnilo, the CEO of Alitura Naturals, is the picture of success now but the journey to get there wasn’t exactly what he had in mind initially. A star baseball player at UC Berkeley, Andy was adrift after not being drafted into the MLB and began trying to forge a path in the entertainment industry. His burgeoning career came crashing down one night in 2011, when he was hit and run over by two cars on a busy Los Angeles street. Not one to let adversity keep him down, Andy poured his time into recovery and a love of skincare developed as a result. A decade later, the award-winning Alitura Naturals is a multimillion-dollar clean luxury skincare brand.

In this episode, Andy talks about his brush with fame and the moment it all came crashing down. He discusses how he used supplements to take his recovery into his own hands – and how it led to the birth of his skincare company, Alitura Naturals. You’ll learn the importance of understanding what goes into your skincare, how Andy perfected the formulas for the Alitura Naturals products, and find out how you can shop Alitura’s clean skincare!

For top skincare tips and news, follow Alitura on Instagram and Facebook.

Shop Alitura’s top-of-the-line skincare must-haves here.

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Michael Cordova began experimenting with flotation therapy over a decade ago as a way to cope with the stress of his job. Now, he is the co-founder of Floating Point Float Centre in Pangbourne, UK and regularly appears on BBC Radio Berkshire’s wellbeing panel. Michael gave the world’s first TEDx Talk on Floatation Therapy and his float practice currently partners with British Rowing to support the performance and recovery of Olympic athletes.

In this episode, Michael discusses his thoughts, observations, and the history of the science-backed methodology of floatation therapy. You’ll gain a better understanding on the benefits and why sensory deprivation is important considering the busy world we live in today. If you’ve ever been curious about floating - including the best time to float, what to expect, and getting over the fear of stepping in the tank - tune in for tips on getting started!

Want to expand your knowledge of flotation therapy even further?

• Check out the Flotation Tank Association's website for more resources.
• Follow the Floating Point Float Centre on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news and offerings in flotation therapy.
• Watch Michael’s TedX Talk here.

Add Michael's newest book to your reading list: Beneath The Blue - Enhancing Your Float Session available on Amazon!

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Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD is board-certified by the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM) and Your Functional Medicine Expert®. She uses functional medicine to help patients find the root cause of their illness and identify nutritional and biochemical imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms.

Dr. Carnahan grew up in a midwestern farming family with a strong desire to change the medical system from within. However, she faced an uphill battle that was much larger than grades, analytical thinking, and accolades. At 25 years old, Dr. Carnahan became one of the youngest women diagnosed with an aggressive stage of breast cancer at Loyola Medical School.  

In this episode, we discuss Dr. Jill Carnahan’s journey from surviving breast cancer and Crohn’s disease to mold toxicity. We get a better understanding of how these experiences have shaped her philosophy and the way she practices medicine. Dr. Carnahan also highlights the importance of creating an optimal space for healing (or healing space), which is what traditional medical clinics lack. 

Seeking a more rounded approach to address your health imbalances?

• Check out Dr. Jill Carnahan’s  Website and Dr Jill Health to discover more!
• Follow Dr. Jill on Facebook 
• Or join her community on Instagram and Twitter for her newest health insights.

Dr. Josh Friedman, Psy.D.,CFMP, FDN-P has a multifaceted background that comes together in a way that uniquely addresses mental health concerns. Having experienced deep depression and anxiety, he quickly discovered early in his career that something was missing from traditional mental health treatment. As it turns out became fascinated by the art of healing energy in psychology - especially the ‘vitamin L’ that navigates him in finding the missing pieces of himself.  Along with his doctorate in Psychology and his certification as a yoga teacher, Dr. Friedman works through a fusion of breathing techniques, nutrition, meditation and movement to address mental health at the deepest levels.

In this episode, Dr. Josh Friedman discusses his journey and the blend of both conventional and functional medicine necessary to address mental health struggles. We learn the importance of biochemical imbalances and nutritional psychology; moreover, how these areas transformed Dr. Friedman’s personal practice. This episode is packed with great discussions covering multiple fields of interest!

• Are you looking to uncover the root cause and heal naturally? Check out Dr. Josh Friedman’s Alternative Mental Health Solution.
• Or join Dr. Friedman on Facebook.

Head over to https://rebelhealthtribe.com/kit to get a free download of our loaded quick start guide to help you along your healing journey.  If you like us, subscribe, review, and share us with your friends, and come join our Rebel Health Tribe group on Facebook.”

Having been inspired by nutritional therapy,  Alex Manos fostered an interest in functional medicine and eventually fueled his passion for transformational breathwork and psychedelic therapy. Along with his enriching experiences, Alex Manos is a co-founder of Healthpath, a company which offers functional testing, and is also the co-founder of the Applied Functional Medicine Mentoring Program, a mentoring program for nutritionists and doctors who are entering the functional medicine space.

In this episode, Alex enlightens us regarding the topics of terrain theory and germ theory, bringing us to a better understanding of the relationship between the host (patient) and the organisms. We discuss the impact of maintaining a peaceful inner world that aids us to cope with allostatic mechanisms, along with the effects of breathwork and psychedelic therapy that can fundamentally address a vibrant state of health and wellbeing.

Seeking for Alex Manos’s personal journey with Functioning Medicine, especially around gut health and the microbiome? Check out his website!

Find out more beneficial programs and resources from the professional health practitioner team on his official website.   

Or join Alex’s community on Instagram.

As a functional medicine consultant and certified physician assistant, Dr. Sonza L. Curtis dwells on the practice of blending natural medicine with western biomedicine and focuses on Naturopathic Medicine as her major fundamental. Holding the golden rule ”I believe that laughter is good for the healing soul.”, Dr. Sonza Curtis consults her patients wholly, including on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.  

Dr. Sonza Curtis joins us in this episode to discuss the foundations and hurdles of achieving total wellness. She explains how her background has shaped her approach to patient success and underlines the importance of gut health. Dr. Curtis also stresses the importance of developing and having a mindful lifestyle.

Seeking more healthcare details from Dr. Sonza Curtis? Check out Three D Wellness website. 

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Featuring Dr. Nasha Winters, the global healthcare consultant and enthusiastic specialist in exploring integrative cancer, guiding the clinicians to become masters of metabolic approach. Having the experience of being a cancer diagnosed patient, Dr. Nasha put forward to supporting patients with integrative cancer by suggesting constructive and practical treatment to achieve sophisticated health results.

Dr. Nasha Winters has educated hundreds of professionals on the clinical application of mistletoe. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the overwhelming topic of oncology in tandem with this alternative therapy. Dr. Winters shares her insights and experience bridging the gap between conventional oncology and the development of Integrative Medicine as an effective path in the treatment of cancer.

Want to learn more about Dr. Nasha Winters’ personal journey with integrative cancer?  

• Check out her website.
• Join Dr. Nasha’s community on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn!
• Find out more fascinating information regarding the mistletoe approach by checking out the office book website of Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology

Dr. Michael Ruscio is an experienced doctor, clinical researcher, and author in the field of functional and integrative medicine. His mission is to take a progressive but cautious approach to healing while also keeping in mind the important factors of cost and practicality by providing people with a reasonable voice backed up by provable research sources, clinical trials, databases, and case studies.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Ruscio discusses the common misunderstandings surrounding lab testing, how overtesting in functional medicine can harm health outcomes, and the ins and outs of genetic testing. By the end, Dr. Ruscio is able to provide a clearer picture of which lab tests are helpful and which are not.

• Interested in working with Dr. Ruscio? Click here learn more!
• For practitioners interested in The Future of Functional Medicine Review, learn more here.

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