Herbal medicine has been Kerry Bone’s passion since he was very young. Bone is the Director of Research and Development at MediHerb, a company Bone co-founded in 1986 that produces herbal products for health care professionals. He has written six textbooks defining principles and practices of phytotherapy, is an advocate of wholistic health, and is passionate about producing “good science” to provide health care providers looking to do more with herbal care:

“Plants have an inherent biological intelligence to influence the behavior - the physiological functioning – of whatever it is that they’re signaling to.”

Originally from Ukraine, Slavko Komarnystky, PhD, began his academic career studying gene sequencing and expression. But soon Komarnystky came to the realization that “studying plants is not enough. If I really want to make a difference, I have to use my knowledge, my background, and my expertise in plant biology and apply it to the world of human health.”

His epiphany eventually led him to the position he currently holds at the North Carolina State University Plants for Human Health Institute, Associate Professor of Pharmacogenomics. In this podcast, Komarnytsky discusses the difference between two receptors of the endocannabinoid system, CB1 and CB2, including their distribution in the body and their physiological effects.

Jennifer Stagg, ND, has a background in biochemistry that provided a foundation for her eventual training in naturopathic medicine, where she – like her naturopathic colleagues – focus on treating causes of disease instead of just the symptoms. In this podcast, Stagg talks about nutrigenomics and the obesity epidemic, the comprehensive role of magnesium in the human body, and treating pain by addressing the root cause.

Dr. Oscar Franco reminds listeners to make the most out of life by loving what you do, taking time to exercise, and learning to appreciate the food you eat - plus quality time around the dinner table with family and friends. Franco is a Professor of Epidemiology and the Public Health Director at the Institute of Social and Preventative Medicine (ISPM) in Switzerland.

Recorded live at The National 2018, the world’s largest event for chiropractic hosted by the Florida Chiropractor’s Association (FCA), Christopher Bump, DC, MS, IFMCP, CNS, DABCN, sat down with the Wholistic Matters Podcast Series to talk about how he offers a total health and well-being plan for each and every patient, including a functional nutrition and chiropractic approach.

A large proportion of the population does not get enough magnesium, an essential nutrient that acts as a cofactor for more than 300 enzymes and is vital for cell growth and function, energy storage and production, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and much more. How can we overcome widespread magnesium deficiency? By promoting a diet focused on whole foods and plant-based magnesium supplements to fill in the gaps. The newest edition of the Wholistic Matters Podcast Series includes a discussion with Bassem El-Khodor, PhD.

Ryan Lazarus, DC, joined John Troup, PhD, to share his experience transitioning from pure chiropractic training to the delivery of nutrition therapy to his patients. After becoming a chiropractor 15 years ago, Lazarus turned his personal fascination with nutrition into a real way he could transform his patients’ lives. Listen in, hear his story, and gather his insight into delivering nutritional therapy in your practice.

Jay Lombard, DO, discusses the components of the HPA axis.

Jay Lombard, DO, discusses the role of stress on our health and wellness.

Frank Hu, MD, PhD, leads a discussion on the epigenetic benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle on aging and longevity.