Sheila Dodson, DVM, CVA, has been a veterinarian over twenty years, and she owns an integrative veterinary practice offering multiple modalities for wholistic pet care. In this episode, Dr. Dodson talks with Jody Griffiths, CVT, about the unique aspects of the veterinary profession that make personnel decisions, work-life balance, and self-care particularly important.

Today we’re talking about one of the most researched herbs in the world in terms of its therapeutic effects: turmeric. Known for its distinctive golden color and its earthy-sweet flavor, turmeric is commonly found on many cooks’ spice racks and has been long-studied for its association with positive health effects. Professor Kerry Bone returns as a guest with host Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS. More on WholisticMatters.com.

Slavko Komarnytsky, PhD, and Sheila Dodson, DVM, CVA, join co-hosts Kara Credle and Jody Griffiths, to talk about the endocannabinoid system for pets. This includes the difference between hemp and marijuana, CBD vs. THC, and how veterinarians can best help their pet owners choose the hemp supplement that's best for them. More on WholisticMatters.com.

Listen as co-hosts Kara Credle and Jody Griffiths, CVT, are joined by veterinarians Dr. Ann-Margret Morgan, DVM, CCRT, CVA, VSMT, CVPP, and Sue Howell, DVM, CVFT, CVA. They discuss the role of the nervous system in whole-body animal health, rehabilitation for pets, veterinary "CSI," and their unique philosophies on veterinary practice.

Season three guides the listener through the world of nutritional support for pets, the importance of the endocannabinoid system for animals, and the unique components of the veterinary profession.

Today we’re talking about the innate immune system, the inflammatory response, and the cytokine storm, particularly in the context of pathogenic infections and the role of herbs like echinacea, astragalus, and Andrographis. Featuring special guest Kerry Bone.

Welcome to a a special season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series: Medicinal Herbs. We'll be talking with nutritionist Sara Le Brun Blashka, Professor Kerry Bone, and other herbal industry leaders about the role of medicinal herbs and herbal remedies in human health.

We’re excited to bring multiple thought leaders together to provide insight to our listeners, especially healthcare practitioners who want to apply the fundamentals of herbal medicine to help their patients utilize herbs in the best possible way. Stay tuned for new episodes to be released each month as part of this special herbal podcast series, covering topics like the cytokine storm, stress, and sleep.

Nutrition and diet are foundational components of the wholistic approach to health, but sleep, stress, and physical activity are also important. In episode 2, we talked with nutrition scientist Weston Bussler, PhD, about the importance of wholistic health and how it encompasses approaches to health focusing on supporting the whole body. Sleep, stress management, and physical activity do just that. In episode 4, nutrition scientist Kristine Polley, PhD, joins host Meghan Hamrock, MS, MPH, to discuss important components of the wholistic approach to health: sleep, stress management, and physical activity.

Meghan Hamrock, MS, MPH, and special guest Weston Bussler, PhD, discuss the whole food advantage. What components define a whole food? Why is including whole foods in the diet so important for human health? They also talk more about phytonutrients from plants - about how humans need these beneficial metabolites just as much as they need macronutrients or micronutrients, just in a different way. Different colors seen in plant foods – like ruby red beets and vibrantly green kale – are often indicative of the different phytonutrients found in different plants. This is why people might hear someone say “eat the rainbow”; it’s so important to have a colorful diet!

Meghan Hamrock, MS, MPH, and special guest Weston Bussler, PhD, talk about the importance of wholistic health – emphasis on “wholistic” spelled with a “W”. Weston provides unique insight on the Standard American Diet – which is packed with foods processed for convenience and comfort in mind. Additionally, the Standard American Diet often lacks specific focus on important dietary components like micronutrients and phytonutrients, which both come from plants.