Natural Medicine Journal Podcast

A 2019 report on physician burnout found that nearly 60% of physicians identified as either burned out, colloquially depressed, or clinically depressed. In this interview, integrative medical expert and radiation oncologist, Matt Mumber, MD, reminds practitioners to try a mind-body integrative approach to reversing and reducing risk of burnout. Dr. Mumber is presently a board certified radiation oncologist with the Harbin Clinic in Rome, GA.

On this episode, kidney health expert Dr. Matthew Hand describes how an integrative approach can help improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with kidney disease. Dr. Hand is the section chief for pediatric nephrology at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth. He will provide practical clinical advice on how best to support patients who have kidney disease or those who are at high risk.

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a hot topic in anti-aging medicine. In this interview, Christopher Shade, PhD, describes the key pathways that NAD uses to exert its health-promoting functions. He'll also explain how key nutrients can increase NAD via the salvage pathway. Shade is an expert in biological, environmental, and analytical chemistry. He is also the creator of a specialized nanoparticle technology that increases bioavailability of natural ingredients.Natural Medicine Journal Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Dr. Kurt Beil specializes in the use of natural environments and urban green space as a key bridge to healing. In this podcast, he discusses how he utilizes the healing power of nature with his patients. Dr. Beil describes the most recent green space research and gives healthcare professionals advice on how they can incorporate this healing tool into clinical practice. Dr. Beil received his naturopathic doctorate from National College of Natural Medicine and has a Masters of Public Health.Natural Medicine Journal Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Research shows that brain activity in the frontal cortex is a key cause of insomnia. Research also shows that temperature can play a role in calming the frontal cortex. In this interview, listeners will learn about a new medical device that helps treat insomnia by cooling the frontal cortex. Eric Nofzinger, MD, is the creator of the first FDA-cleared wearable device for patients with insomnia. Dr. Nofzinger has more than 30 years experience in clinical sleep disorders and sleep research. Natural Medicine Journal Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

On this episode, Anne McTiernan, MD, PhD, discusses the ongoing program with the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) that analyzes research associated with diet and lifestyle efforts to reduce cancer risk. Known as the Continuous Update Project (CUP), findings from this effort are used to form AICR's expert cancer prevention recommendations. Dr. McTiernan also discusses her present research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Washington.Natural Medicine Journal Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

Innovation is vital to the development and execution of new practices, techniques, and tools in healthcare. But with that innovation, ethical issues can arise. On this episode healthcare expert Howard Gershon talks about some of the key concerns associated with innovation in medicine. For more than 18 years, Howard has been a faculty member with the American College of Healthcare Execustives. He is a principal with the New Heights Group, a management consulting firm to the healthcare industry.Natural Medicine Journal Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

In early 2019 the Association of American Medical Colleges released its findings from the fifth annual study on physician supply and demand. They predict a shortage of nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032 with more than half coming from primary care. In this interview, Dr. Michelle Simon, President and CEO of the Institute for Natural Medicine, discusses a potential solution that is gaining traction in New Mexico and other parts of the country.Natural Medicine Journal Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

In this interview, Dr. Esther M. Sternberg, Research Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, provides an overview of the present research initiatives taking place at the University of Arizona . She describes their two-pronged approach to the utilization of wearable devices to track biomarkers in sweat and monitor the impact of built environments. She emphasizes collaboration, integration, strong science, and clinical relevance. Natural Medicine Journal Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The mission of the Climate Collaborative is to leverage the power of the natural product industry to positively impact climate change. Their goal is to bring the industry together in an effort to reverse climate change. In this interview, the organization's director, Erin Callahan, describes how they intend to achieve this lofty goal. She also describes practical ways to chip in to help control climate change.Natural Medicine Journal Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

In this interview, integrative optometrist Dr. Elise Brisco discusses how vision can be impacted following a brain injury or brain surgery. As one of only a few optometrists who has specialized expertise in this area, Dr. Brisco describes her integrative approach to rehabilitative eye care after brain injury. Dr. Brisco is the founder of Hollywood Vision Center Optometry and co-founder of the Rehabilitative Vision Clinic at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.Natural Medicine Journal Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

In the US, cases of ADHD and autism continue to rise. On this episode, pediatric expert Dr. Matthew Hand explains why an integrative approach makes sense. Dr. Hand, who is the Section Chief for Pediatric Nephrology at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth, discusses how diet, lifestyle, and targeted dietary supplements can help treat these conditions.Natural Medicine Journal Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).