From Our Team
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 – 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 – 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 – 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. Towle: Pet Cancer
This week we welcome back fan-favorite veterinarian, Dr. Julie Towle, to give us the low-down on cancer in pets. One million dogs get cancer every year in the United States, and 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will die of cancer. Dr. Towle gives us the background on...
HHP – Dr. Towle: Pet Poison Prevention
This week, veterinarian Dr. Julie Towle returns to talk poison prevention in pets. Dr. Towle tells Amy and Dr. B. all about the most common ways pets can become poisoned around the house, the best resources to use in case of a pet poison emergency, and how to make...
HHP – Dr. Towle: Pet Dental Health Month
Did you know that 70% of dogs have gingivitis by the age of 3?! On this week’s show, we welcome back our favorite veterinarian, Dr. Julie Towle, to talk about the importance of dental health in animals and some things pet owners can do to help them. Dr. Towle joins...
HHP – Dr. Towle: Ways to Keep Your Pet Healthy in 2018
On this week’s show, we welcome back our favorite veterinarian, Dr. Julie Towle, to talk about some of the things pet owners can do to help their pets stay healthier in 2018. Dr. Towle talks about wet food vs. dry food, core exercises for dogs, mental and...
HHP Dimensions of Health: Mental – Resolved to Have a Good Year
A New Year means it’s time for a new podcast! Today is all about goal setting. We all make promises for the New Year, but very few of us actually follow through on our resolutions. Amy tells Dr. B. all about the SMART system that she uses for goal setting, and Dr. B....
Dimensions of Health: Social Connection 101
Social connection is the final dimension of health. Everybody wants to feel a sense of inclusiveness, to feel like they belong. Whether with family, friends, or colleagues, community and social interaction is an integral aspect of personal well-being. Amy and Dr....
HHP – Dimensions of Health: Environment 101
The fifth dimension of health, environment, is probably more important than you realize. Environmental health problems are plentiful, but not always obvious. New issues are surfacing each day as we learn about elements of our every day lives that are toxic to our...
HHP – Dimensions of Health: Spirituality 101
The fourth dimension of health, spirituality, is one that is often dismissed due to beliefs (or lack thereof) and personal experiences. But spirituality is not limited to those that believe in a higher power. Spirituality can be staying true to one’s self. It can...
HHP – Dimensions of Health: Mental Health 101
On today’s cast, we chat about the third dimension of health, mental health. How often do doctors typically turn to drugs instead of counseling when treating common mental health issues? What’s the right language to use when dealing with people struggling with their...
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 – Truth About Stevia
Stevia has been receiving a lot of attention lately. Some say it’s a dangerous alternative to sugar. Others claim that it’s the safest and healthiest sweetening agent on the market. So which is it? Is it natural or artificial? Safe or toxic? Dr. Benzinger and Dr....
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 – Dr. Julie Towle – Dogs, Cats & Probiotics, Oh My!
Welcome back to part 2 of our talk with Humarian’s newest team member, veterinarian Dr. Julie Towle. In today's discussion, Amy and Dr. Benzinger talk to Dr. Towle about probiotics and pets. Here are just a few of the topics discussed: Why are there so many new pet...
HHP – Introducing Dr Julie Towle – Veterinarian & New Humarian Team Member
Today, we are joined by the newest member of the Humarian team, Dr. Julie Towle, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH, CVTP. As you can see, Dr. Towle is a veterinarian with more titles and certifications than she can fit after her name! Amy and Dr. Benzinger chat with Dr. Towle about...
HHP – Frankenfoods – Grocery Shopping Inside Out?
To close out our Frankenfoods journey, Amy and Dr. Benzinger take a trip to the grocery store. Ok, they don’t actually go to the the grocery store, but they do talk about why it’s best to shop around the edges of a grocery store, how to grocery shop for healthy food...
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...