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HHP Expert – Dr. Mandip S Kang, MD, FASN – The Doctor’s Kidney Diets
On this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B are joined by Dr. Mandip S. Kang, MD, FASN, to discuss food, kidney health, kidney disease, and how they all tie together with his book, The Doctor’s Kidney Diets: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Kang starts by discussing what he learned during his training in nephrology that led him to write his book. He gives a brief rundown of kidney functions in the body before describing the three most common kinds of kidney disorders: congenital kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The gang discusses some of the ways that CKD can arise, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as other kidney conditions like glomerulonephritis. Next, as per usual, Dr. B shifts the conversation to food, as they discuss the ways in which food and obesity can affect kidney health. They discuss dietary tips, nutrient deficiencies, and the impact of water filtration on the kidneys. Also, why is starfruit a big no-no for those with kidney disease? Dr. Kang closes out the show with a couple of kidney-conscious food options.
You can find Dr. Kang’s book, The Doctor’s Kidney Diets: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease, on Amazon, Square One Publishers, and wherever books are sold.
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HHP – Dr. Shawn Benzinger – Stress Kills: How Stress Shows Up & What It Can Do – Part 3
This week, we’re bringing you the final part of Dr. B’s series on stress. Amy sits down with Dr. B for a discussion on how your mindset can affect the way you deal with stress. They start off by giving examples of how their mindsets have changed in their own lives recently and the effects those changes have had on their personal stress levels. Dr. B. outlines some problematic tendencies that can arise with fixed mindsets compared to growth mindsets, like gravitating towards known quantities instead of seeking out new experiences, declaring relationships as broken before first trying to work on them, or relying on natural talent above putting in hard work to succeed. Then he and Amy go over some of the ways that we can recognize fixed mindsets and work to develop growth mindsets in our own lives.
HHP – Dr. Shawn Benzinger – Stress Kills: How Stress Shows Up & What It Can Do – Part 2
Join us this week for part 2 of Dr. B’s series on stress. Amy sits down with Dr. B for a discussion on the physiological effects of stress. They talk about major stressful events and what they mean for individual stress levels. Dr. B and Amy each mention some of the major symptoms they experience when they feel stressed. They talk about some of the most common stress symptoms cited after major stressful events, and then Dr. B breaks down some of these symptoms by going into detail about the physiological effects that stress can have on the body. They also touch on stress in relation to mood and food, genetics, mental beating, bad bosses, and family. Check back next month for part 3!
HHP – Dr. Shawn Benzinger – Stress Kills: How Stress Shows Up & What It Can Do – Part 1
We have all kinds of great guests lined up for 2020, but we’re kicking off the year guest-less as Amy joins Dr. Benzinger for the start of a three-episode series about stress. This first episode is all about how stress shows up in our bodies and what it can do. Topics covered include doctor visits due to stress, common symptoms of stress, technology, and social media, and how to approach stress management day-to-day versus long term. In the second half of the show, they discuss the increased pace of everyday life today compared to a decade ago, the connection of workplace satisfaction with overall happiness, how to differentiate between good and bad stress and more. Stay tuned for part 2!
HHP Expert – Earl Mindell – What’s in Your Blood & Why You Should Care
On this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. are joined by Brittany Henderson, MD, to discuss her book, What You Must Know About Hashimoto’s Disease: Restoring Thyroid Health Through Traditional and Complementary Medicine. Dr. Henderson talks about her background as a board-certified endocrinologist and what led her to open a thyroid-specific practice and writing a book on Hashimoto’s disease. She discusses the overall prevalence of hypothyroidism, how suffering from one autoimmune disease can make you more susceptible to other autoimmune issues, and outlines some of the major symptoms of thyroid issues, like fatigue, weight gain, reproductive health, constipation, and feelings of “brain fog”. They spend some time discussing how thyroid health is still massively under-diagnosed in relation to fertility issues and why we see so many instances of postpartum thyroiditis, a form of Hashimoto’s disease that arises after pregnancy. Dr. Henderson gives a thorough explanation of TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) and how it is currently used to evaluate thyroid hormone levels in the body, as well as the thyroid’s relationship to body temperature and birth control. The group then discusses dietary concerns, including what to eat and what to avoid. Dr. Henderson ends the show by offering three pieces of advice for those that may be suffering from thyroid conditions. You can find Dr. Henderson’s book at amazon.com and wherever books are sold.
HHP – Dr. Ryan Bentley – The truth about everyday products with added probiotics
This week, we welcome Dr. Ryan Bentley back to the show. He joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about probiotics in everyday products. You can now find orange juice, milk, lotion, makeup, and many other products that claim to be loaded with probiotics. Are they effective? Can they act as substitutes for probiotic supplements or fermented foods? Do the sugars in some of these products activate probiotics prematurely? How much do we really know about the effects of the probiotics in these products with current research? Dr. Bentley dives into all of this and more, so stay tuned!
HHP Expert – Jodi Smith – Losing Weight, Eating Well, and Dieting – Part 2
In part 2 of our dietary discussion with Jodi Smith, Amy and Dr. B. join Jodi to discuss nutrients, dietary trends, and how to form long-term healthy eating habits. Topics discussed include: · Why a keto diet can reduce the likelihood of heart disease for some...
HHP Expert – Jodi Smith – Losing Weight, Eating Well, and Dieting – Part 1
We have a 2-parter for you this time! In part one, Jodi Smith returns to the show to talk with Amy and Dr. B. about losing weight, keeping it off, and where diets like Whole 30, paleo, and keto fit into the mix. Jodi is a medical nutritionist and the creator of...
HHP Expert – Swathi Rao
On this week’s show, Dr. B. is joined by Swathi Rao, owner and CEO of local Indiana practice, Be Well Family Care. Be Well Family Care is a family practice with a focus on integrated care, or what Swathi calls “smart medicine.” This means that the practice tries to...
HHP – Dr. Bentley: How long does it take to see the effects of probiotics?
Dr. Ryan Bentley returns to the show this week to have another fun chat with Amy and Dr. B. about probiotics. The big question of the day: how long does it take to see the effects of probiotics? According to Dr. Bentley, it depends. The trio delves into why there...
HHP Expert – Dr. Rajiv Sharma: Pursuit of Gut Happiness, Edition 2
Today, we welcome back board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Rajiv K. Sharma, MD. Amy sits down with Dr. Sharma to discuss the new edition of his book, Pursuit of Gut Happiness. Dr. Sharma talks about the new edition’s updates to spices and herbs and its increased...
HHP Expert – Jeffrey Anshel, OD, Food & Supplements for Optimal Vision Care
Our guest this week is Dr. Jeffrey Anshel, optometrist and author of Smart Medicine for Your Eyes. Amy and Dr. B chat with Dr. Ansel about eye exams, carrots, and eye diseases. Dr. Ansel explains the three “O’s” and how overall nutrition can affect our eyes. He also...
HHP Expert – Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, Healthy Heart Doctor
Our guest this week is holistic cardiologist, Dr. Joel Kahn. Dr. Kahn joins the show to talk about the ins and outs of heart health, heart disease, and plant-based diets. Dr. Kahn describes his path to becoming a cardiologist and why he decided to switch to a...
HHP – Dr. Ryan Bentley: Men’s Health
This week’s show is all about men’s health. Amy has questions, and Dr. Ryan Bentley is here to answer them. Dr. Bentley sits down with Amy and Dr. B. to talk about why men don’t like to go to the doctor and why men’s health is such an important topic today. They spend...
HHP – 3 Reasons Why People Don’t Take Care of Themselves
On this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. have a chat about the three questions that we should be asking ourselves when we’re thinking about making positive wellness changes in our lives and why self-care needs to become a bigger priority. Am I worth it? Is it going to...
HHP Expert – Dr. Wartian Smith: What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones
Today, we are joined by Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, MD, MPH. Amy and Dr. B. sit down with Dr. Smith to discuss the ins and outs of her book, What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones. The trio chats about some of the most common issues women face regarding their...
HHP – Dr. Earl Mindell: Vitamin Bible
This week, we welcome back Dr. Earl Mindell to talk about his best-selling book, The Vitamin Bible. Dr. Mindell checks in to talk about why his book is the best source for information on vitamins, and the importance of supplements as a whole. He explains the...
HHP Brittany Miller: Diet and Nutrition
Our guest this week is Brittany Miller, a registered dietitian nutritionist. Brittany joins Amy and Dr. B to discuss her passion for holistic and ancestral nutrition, how to incorporate those principals into a family setting, and how to use the ancestral diet to...
HHP – Peter Abaci, MD: Conquer Your Chronic Pain
Today, we are joined by Dr. Peter Abaci, MD, one of the world’s leading experts on pain and the director of the Bay Area Pain Center. Amy and Dr. B. meet with Dr. Abaci to discuss his book, Conquer Your Chronic Pain, and his transformative model for a more holistic...
HHP – Tom Monte Follow Up Q&A
We're excited to welcome back Tom Monte, teacher, counselor, and author of Unexpected Recoveries: Seven Steps to Healing Body, Mind and Soul When Serious Illness Strikes, for some listener Q&A. Dr. Benzinger sits down with Tom to chat about how he got into the...
HHP – Geoff Bond Follow Up Q&A Segment 2
We're back for the second part of our Q&A session with Geoff Bond, author of Paleo in a Nutshell: Living and Eating the Way Nature Intended. Amy sits down with Geoff to discuss the correlation between what we eat and how that affects brain health in relation to...
HHP – Geoff Bond Follow Up Q&A Segment 1
We're excited to follow up with Geoff Bond, author of Paleo in a Nutshell: Living and Eating the Way Nature Intended, for some listener Q&A! Amy sits down with Geoff to discuss his thoughts on the following questions: What should we be looking for if we want a...
HHP – Sandra Woodruff Follow Up Q&A
We're excited to welcome back Sandra Woodruff, registered dietitian and co-author of Dr. Vlassara's AGE-less Diet: How a Chemical in the Foods We Eat Promotes Disease, Obesity, and Aging and the Steps We Can Take to Stop It, for some listener Q&A! Check out this...
HHP – Sandra Woodruff & AGE-Less Diet
Today our guest is Sandra Woodruff, registered dietitian and co-author of Dr. Vlassara’s AGE-less Diet: How a Chemical in the Foods We Eat Promotes Disease, Obesity, and Aging and the Steps We Can Take to Stop It. Dr. Benzinger sits down with Sandra to discuss the...
HHP – Dr Earl Mindell Follow Up Q&A
We’re excited to welcome back best-selling author, pharmacist, and health motivator, Dr. Earl Mindell, for some listener Q&A! Check out this quick follow-up to hear Dr. Mindell’s answers to these questions: Our family avoids dairy, so we usually buy almond milk,...
HHP – Dimensions of Health: Exercise 101
Amy and Dr. B. continue their discussion with the second dimension of health, exercise. Dr. B. explains why he likes to exercise by himself, while Amy describes why she likes to exercise in a group of people. They discuss why age shouldn’t be a limiter on exercise,...
HHP – Dimensions of Health: Nutrition 101
Amy and Dr. B. kick off the six dimensions of health series with some talk about nutrition. What are the six most important nutritional elements for essential function? Where are you supposed to start learning about nutrition when there is so much information out...
HHP – Dr. Earl Mindell and Overcoming Allergies (and the Twinkie-Ding-Dong-Pizza-Prozac Diet)
Today, we are joined by Dr. Earl Mindell, co-author of What You Must Know About Allergy Relief: How to Overcome the Allergies You Have & Find the Hidden Allergies that Make You Sick. Amy and Dr. Benzinger sit down with Dr. Mindell to discuss allergens, allergy...
HHP – Humarian Dimensions of Health: An Introduction
We’ve gone into the nitty-gritty of health and wellness care, but what about the basics? On today’s episode, we learn about Humarian’s six dimensions of health: Nutrition, Exercise, Mental, Social, Spiritual, and Environmental. What are the basic tenants of each,...
HHP – Geoff Bond – Paleo in a Nutshell
Today, our guest is Geoff Bond, author of Paleo in a Nutshell: Living and Eating the Way Nature Intended. Dr. Benzinger sits down with Geoff to discuss… Geoff’s upbringing, and how that informed his interest in eating well. How in the mid-2000’s, Paleo became the...
HHP – Dr Renee Dufault – Unsafe at Any Meal
Today, our guest is Dr. Renee Dufault, the author of Unsafe at Any Meal: What the FDA Does Not Want You to know About the Foods You Eat. Amy and Dr. Benzinger sit down with Renee to discuss… Her time as a former investigator at the FDA, why the FDA told her that she...
HHP – Jodi Smith Follow Up Q&A
We're excited to follow up with Jodi Smith, medical nutritionist with some listener Q&A! Check out this quick "podcast-let" and hear Jodi Smith's responses to your questions. She touches on everything from Popeye (who eats canned spinach?!), sneaky veggie uses and...
HHP – Jodi Smith & Your Personalized Nutrition Plan
Today, our guest is Jodi Smith, medical nutritionist and founder of plateology.com. Amy and Dr. Benzinger sit down with Jodi to discuss… What exactly is a medical nutritionist? How nutrition relates to cancer Some of the largest risk factors for cancer Why doctors...
HHP – Debra Lynn Dadd & Living A Chemical-Free Life
Today, our guest is Debra Lynn Dadd, leading researcher, writer, and consumer advocate for products that are free from toxic chemicals. Debra has spent her life learning about common toxins in the household, the dangers everyday toxins can pose, and the best ways to...
HHP – Dr. Rajiv Sharma Follow Up Q&A
We're excited to follow up with Dr. Rajiv Sharma, board-certified gastroenterologist with some listener Q&A! Check out this quick "podcast-let" and hear Dr. Sharma's responses to these questions: Are their foods other than Kiefer and yogurt that are probiotic...
HHP – Dr. Rajiv Sharma & The Pursuit of Gut Happiness
Today, our guest is board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Rajiv K. Sharma, MD. Amy and Dr. Benzinger sit down with Dr. Sharma to discuss his book, Pursuit of Gut Happiness, a guide for using probiotics to achieve optimal health including why Dr. Sharma decided to use...
HHP – Frankenfoods – Smart Fast Food Choices?
On this episode of the HHP, we continue our Frankenfoods series with a discussion on fast food, fast casual food, and eating in restaurants. Join Amy and Dr. Benzinger as they discuss topics like why restaurants have been afraid to make their food healthier and how...
HHP – Frankenfoods – Soda or Diet, Which is Better?
Soda has been around since the 18th century, but only in the past few decades has it been identified as one of the worst substances we can put in our bodies. So how did soda transform from a tasty afternoon treat to “the devil’s water”? Join Amy and the docs as they...
HHP – Frankenfoods – Monsters or Miracles?
I know what you’re thinking…this episode must be about a long-lost recipe from Mary Shelly. That does sound fun, but no! It’s about Frankenfoods, a classification of food products that are highly refined, pre-packaged, low nutrient, and laden with chemicals....
HHP – The Truth About Leaky Gut (Part 2)
The fun continues in part 2 of our Leaky Gut episode! Join Amy and the docs as they discuss what causes Leaky Gut, what you can do to prevent it, and what an unaddressed Leaky Gut can mean for you and your long-term health. Thanks for listening to the Humarian Health...
HHP – The Truth About Leaky Gut (Part 1)
This episode is all about Leaky Gut Syndrome. What is it? Why don’t some doctors recognize it as a real condition? Why does Dr. Benzinger keep comparing the small intestine to a flour sifter? We discuss these questions and more, then we listen to Dr. Ryan Bentley ‘gut...
Humarian Health Podcast – Thrush, Mouthwash and Probiotic Vag Packs…Oh My!
Many moms have had first hand experience with thrush. It's not an 80s rock band, but a pesky infection that typically shows up as a white rash inside their baby's mouth. Dr. Bentley gut checks us and answers our pressing questions like do breast feeding and c-sections...
Humarian Health Podcast – Ins and Outs of Eczema (and Coffee Enemas)
During this episode you'll learn about eczema and how to treat it from the inside out. Make sure you listen to the very end when we test our own Dr. Bentley in a new segment called "That's Intesteristing" where we spring a gut-health related topic on him and give him...
Humarian Health Podcast- Gas and Bloating
We're answering the call of the wild burrito during this episode where our very own Dr. Bentley gut checks - dare we say butt checks - what we know about the causes of gas and bloating, how to reduce it and even how to help your infant and toddler transition through...
Humarian Health Podcast- Antibiotics and Probiotics
Everyone has taken an antibiotic or knows someone who has. But do you know what effects antibiotics can have and how probiotics may be a good option to restore your gut balance if you find yourself needing an antibiotic? Join us as we listen to Dr. Ryan Bentley 'gut...
Humarian Health Podcast- C-Sections, Breast Feeding and Probiotics
Did you know that how your baby is delivered and whether you breastfeed or formula feed can affect your baby’s gut health? Listen in as our very own Dr. Ryan Bentley ‘gut checks’ the myths and realities of c-section births, breastfeeding and the impact they have on...
Humarian Health Podcast- Probiotics Basics and Beyond
Join us for probiotics basics as we explore what probiotics are, what they do and the role they play in our overall health. As it turns out, probiotics show up in loads of medical discussions from c-section births to autoimmune diseases. And Dr. Ryan Bentley shows up...
Introducing the Humarian Health Podcast
We're excited to announce the launch of our new Humarian Health podcast where we're spilling our guts for the wellbeing of yours! The entire medical and scientific team at Humarian share a commitment to the science of digestive health. Humarian Health is a podcast...
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