The Natural Nurse and Dr. Z

The Natural Nurse and Dr. Z Co-hosts, Ellen Kamhi, PHD, RN and Dr. Eugene Zamperion discuss Events including Herbal Medicine Making Funshops, China Town Tours and Jamaica excursions.  They will also have an in depth discussion about their Book, SUPPLEMENTS for PAIN. Dr.s Kamhi and Zamperion have been natural health practitioners for decades, and are the Hosts of The Natural Nurse and Dr. Z. More info:  www.naturalnurse.com www.drznaturally.com

Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, AHG, interviews Dr. Jennifer Jacobs, MD, MPH. Dr Jacobs is a family practice physician specializing in integrative medicine. She is  a clinical assistant professor in epidemiology at the University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine. She received her MD degree from Wayne State University and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Washington. Dr. Jacobs has served on the advisory board of the NIH Office of Alternative Medicine, co-founded the special interest group of the American Public Health Association on Complementary and Alternative Health Practices, and has published numerous research studies in peer-reviewed medical journals, such as Pediatrics, the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, and the European Journal of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Jacobs has served on the editorial advisory boards of the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and as an advisory board member of the monthly magazine Natural Health. Today we will discuss her book, Do You Really Need That Pill? How to Avoid Side Effects, Interactions, and Other Dangers of Overmedication (Skyhorse Publishing; June 5, 2018, paperback). Dr. Jacobs wants to bring attention the silent epidemic facing millions of Americans today: overmedication.  CONTACT: http://jenniferjacobsmd.com/

Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, AHG, www.drznaturally.com, interviews Dr. Lindsay Chimileski. Dr. Lindsay is a licensed naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist and CEO of Hawthorn Holistic Health, a family natural medicine practice in Hamden, Connecticut.  She attended University of Bridgeport for both her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and her Masters of Science in Acupuncture. Prior to Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Chimileski completed her Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies at University of Connecticut. Dr. Chimileski’s love of plants, passion for natural medicine and experiences working at psychiatric hospital during her undergrad all lead her to naturopathic medicine.   Dr. Chimileski is greatly influenced by many healers. Throughout her education, she developed a strong mentorship with Dr. Eugene Zampieron while participating for many years of his EcoTours ethnobotany trips to Jamaica. She became enamored with the Jamaican people, culture and use of plant medicines. She continued to write her thesis on some of these plant medicines. She now participates in the trips as teaching faculty, with a strong knowledge of Jamaican plant identification, collection methods and medicinal qualities.   Since 2015, Dr. Chimileski has been adjunct faculty at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine teaching botanical medicine and nutrition courses. Dr. Chimileski teaches the core botanical medicine courses, allowing her passion for the plant medicines to drive an entire reorganization and restructuring of the way the students learn the material. Dr. Chimileski and Dr. Zampieron have collaborated to bring UBCNM’s plant medicine program to a new level. They are adamant that the students learn the powerful potential of plant medicines, how to effectively and safely use them and where they come from (not a plastic bottle!). Dr. Chimileski lectures for the local community at health stores and local schools and programs as well.   Public Contact: 203-553-7392, Hawthorn Holistic Health www.hawthornholistichealth.com www.facebook.com/hawthornholistichealth www.facebook.com/DrLindsay Instagram:   @qi_and_herbs @hawthornholistichealth

Topic:  Water- the Fountain of Youth ! Eugene Zampieron, ND, AHG, www.drznaturally.com, interviews  Dr. Dana Cohen, M.D., integrative medicine specialist and author, of  “Quench”.Dr. Dana Cohen, MD, is a nationally renowned internal and integrative medicine specialist whose multi-disciplinary approach has helped treat thousands of patients using a variety of conventional and complementary therapies. In practice for nearly two decades, Cohen trained under the late Dr. Robert Atkins, author of the iconic, “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution,” and Dr. Ronald L. Hoffman, a pioneer of integrative medicine and founder of the Hoffman Center in New York City. Cohen was certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1998, and was appointed to the Board of Directors of the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM). Dr. Cohen earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed a three-year internal medicine residency at Albany Medical Center and was board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1998. She has on-air experience as a radio host and previously co-hosted, “Healthy for Good,” radio show that aired in New York City and “New Vitality Live,” a nationally syndicated show on WOR Radio Network. Today we will discuss her new book , “Quench: Beat Fatigue, Drop Weight, and Heal Your Body Through the New Science of Optimum Hydration” .   Contact: https://www.drdanacohen.com/

Host Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND , AHG, www.drznaturally.com, interviews Dr. Christine Horner, MD.  Christine Horner, MD is a nationally known surgeon, professional speaker and author of  Waking the Warrior Goddess: Dr. Christine Horner’s Program to Protect Against and Fight Breast Cancer, and Radiant Health Ageless Beauty. She holds two board certifications, including the National Board of Surgery.  Dr. Horner was recognized as a leader in her field shortly after starting her  reconstructive surgery practice because she successfully ran a national campaign to pass laws requiring insurance companies to pay for breast reconstruction surgery following mastectomy.  Her campaign involved several meetings with President Clinton and other political figures. On today’s show, Dr Horner discusses lyme and other tick born and mosquito born diseases, which are on the rise! She will emphasize facts, obstacles, prevention strategies and treatments so you can avoid being sidelined by Lyme disease.  She will also share specific nutrients that are scientifically shown to help boost your immune system and restore cellular health if your condition turns chronic with Lyme disease (CoQ10, magnesium, B-complex vitamins, AHCC, omega-3, vitamin D3).  Contact: Website: www.drchristinehorner.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/drchristinehorner Twitter: @DrHornerMD

Host Eugene Zampieron, ND, AHG, www.drznatually.com, interviews Dr. Robert Brody, ND, MS.  Brody received his ND in Naturopathic Medicine and MS in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. He is now a staff physician at the Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine under Dr. Peter D’Adamo, the world-renowned author of  Eat Right 4 Your Type  and creator of the Blood Type Diet.  From a young age “Brody” was interested in natural medicine and the power of nature. Growing up he was heavily influenced by his father, who is a practicing Nutritionist. At the age of 16, Bob became an Eagle Scout.   He witnessed many students taking prescription drugs, yet their health was not improving. Working with these students inspired Dr. Brody to further pursue natural medicine and become the family physician he is today.  Contact:  www.BrodyND.com.  (203) 270-0070.

Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, AHG, www.drznaturally.com, interviews Dr. Florence McPherson, ND. She is a board certified and licensed Naturopathic Physician,  specializing in Homeopathy and Women's Health.  Dr. Flo is an adjunct clinical and didactic professor of Homeopathy at the College of Naturopathic Medicine at The University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, where she instructs Homeopathy courses at several University levels.  Her interest in Homeopathy grew out of  an intellectual as well as soul connection to the material and a natural progression of study out of her work as a  social service counselor working with homeless families in crisis. Florence McPherson N.D. is a member of The American Institute of Homeopathy, The New York Academy of Sciences and The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She sees private patients at her Conn. Office.  CONTACT: http://www.drflomcpherson.com/    203-685-5795.  

Host, Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, www.drznaturally.com, interviews Pulitzer Prize nominated author, Dan Egan. Dan Egan is a reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and a senior water policy fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences.  He has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. The Great Lakes provide the largest source of fresh surface water in the world as well as food, work, and  fun for tens of millions of people. Yet they are under threat as never before, and it’s only getting worse: their troubles are spreading like a virus down America’s waterways. In the grand tradition of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, Dan Egan’s THE DEATH AND LIFE OF THE GREAT LAKES  is a master reporter’s landmark work that takes readers through the science, politics, history, and economics of the lakes, revealing an ecological catastrophe happening right before our eyes. Contact: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Life-Great-Lakes/dp/0393246434

Host, Eugene Zampieron, ND, interviews Felicia Stoler . F elicia Stoler, DCN, MS, RDN, FACSM, FAND, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in disease prevention,wellness and healthful living. She earned her Master of Science degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Columbia University and her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from Rutgers School of Health Professions. She completed her residencies at Rutgers University Athletics and ABC News Medical Unit. Stoler has served as a lecturer at Rutgers University where she teaches exercise physiology, nutrition and communications courses. Stoler hosted TLC's groundbreaking series, “Honey, We're Killing the Kids, which targeted unhealthy lifestyles of families, across the country, in an effort to motivate them to make positive changes. Stoler authored the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Current Comment on Childhood Obesity.” She is the author of, “Living Skinny in Fat Genes™:  Contact: Facebook: www.facebook.com/drfeliciastolerTwitter: @FeliciaStolerWebsite: www.feliciastoler.com  

Daniel Hartwell  began his 40-year career launching bands, and sold over a million tickets to performances by Alice Cooper, Alice in Chains, Kid Rock, Staind, and  Dora the Explorer. He founded the wildly popular LocoBazooka music festivals in the northeast. Recently, he met with Ringo Starr and presented him with a signed copy of the book, Saint John Lennon. Daniel is on the board of directors for Horses Healing Hearts, an organization that helps children affected by a family member with addiction. Interaction with the horses helps the children to heal emotionally, build self-esteem, and learn life-coping skills. Daniel is a positive living specialist.  He mentors and coaches his clients in proper nutrition, exercise, creating balance and fostering peace.   Roseanne Bottone  is an environmentalist and holds a degree in Life Sciences from Cornell University, and an MBA in International Business. She lived in Paraguay, South America as a Peace Corps volunteer and was a Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer with the US Department of Agriculture. She tested and launched the USDA’s K-9 program. Presently, Roseanne travels the US teaching environmental regulations to business people working for mom & pop to Fortune 100 companies. She is also a freelance writer.     Contact www.SaintJohnLennon.com

Laurie Nadel, PhD., is a specialist in acute stress, trauma, and anxiety issues. She has been interviewed in The New York Times, National Public Radio, Reuters, and CNN.com.  During her 20-years  in journalism, she recognized a need to help people whose lives were shattered by violence. After earning two doctorates and completing training in mind-body medicine, she pioneered emotional first aid tools to help  lower acute stress after catastrophic events. Dr. Laurie is a member of a critical incident stress management team working with first responders. After losing her home to Hurricane Sandy, Dr. Laurie ran long-term support groups for survivors. Dr. Laurie wrote the script for After the Fall: The Rise of a 9/11, narrated by Dan Rather. Her four-time bestseller,Sixth Sense: Unlocking Your Ultimate Mind Power, was featured twice on Oprah.  Today we discuss her newest book,  THE FIVE GIFTS: Discovering Healing, Hope and Strength When Disaster Strikes . Contact:  www.laurienadel.com.  

He is a #1 bestselling author and has presented to the White House alternative medicine commission and Johns Hopkins U. Swami has more than four decades teaching wellness & consciousness. At the age of 10 Swami began having spiritual experiences that altered his life in divine ways. He survived a devastating tragedy at the age of 17 by seeking spiritual pathways, which led him to discover his mission of spreading joy.   Swami is sought after by conscious leaders & their teams to help them create miracles in their lives and careers. Swami assists people in strengthening their communication with their intuition, or angels, leading many people to rediscover joy, authenticity, and better decision-making.   His mission is to help create world peace.  Swami is targeting his first movie  — a comedy about listening to your heart and trusting your authenticity — to have global impact. Contact for Public: Https://TalkingWithOurAngels.com Free Gift: Swami's Tibetan Bowl Sound Bath meditation mp3 download from http://OrangeCowboy.com

Georgea Pasedis, PharmD., R.Ph, is a pharmacist and nutraceuticals-meets-pharmaceuticals integration expert. She earned her doctor of pharmacy degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston and is currently finishing her MBA from Quinnipiac University. She is a certified diabetes patient educator and certified immunizing pharmacist. Pasedis has extensive experience working in cross-functional roles between business and medicine, holding positions in marketing, regulatory affairs and medical affairs specializing in oncology, ophthalmics and cardiovascular disease. She currently is the owner and CEO of Healthy Solutions Pharmacy Consulting and serves as Associate Director of ECP Marketing for Shire. Pasedis is an innovator in creating communication strategies for pharmaceutical information and wellness, to patients and businesses alike. Pasedis is a certified member of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) and American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). She has delivered hundreds of lectures around the world on nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals integration and managed care. Pasedis sits on the Board of Trustees for the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Womens Hellenic Benevolent Association.  Contact: twitter username is @GPasedisRx

Guest: Karen Rose, Master Herbalist   Trained in Eastern and Western Herbal Medicine, Master Herbalist, Karen Rose created an outlet for her teachings and healing modalities with the opening of Brooklyn-based Sacred Vibes Healing and Sacred Vibes Apothecary.  Her inspiration for this work began as a child in her native home of Guyana, where she was exposed to how African, Caribbean and Latin American traditions profoundly influenced plant medicine and community healing.  The legacy of these lands is the foundation of Karen’s spiritual and healing practice.    Karen is dedicated to empowering individuals to make informed decisions not only about their health, but their total lifestyle.  She has developed authentic and enlightening materials as well as an extensive line of herbal products, all of which are available through the apothecary, apprenticeship classes and mentoring programs, such as her Get Off Your Knees platform, in which she weaves myth, fairytale, folklore and her own experiences to uniquely coach clients on how to become their spiritual, physical, and emotional best selves based on their innate talents and gifts. A strong advocate of community partnerships in healing, she believes that all spiritual traditions offer guidance on the path to finding truth, and she has authored articles on the power and simplicity of herbs used to heal and nourish mind, body and spirit. Karen and her work have been featured in a variety of media outlets, including on The FEED, featuring culinary celebrity Marcus Samuelsson, the New York Times, Black Enterprise Magazine, Organic Life, and the New York Daily News. Aside from her dedication to healing, Karen is also a devoted mother of three, who she proudly believes are her best apprentices.   Contact Information:  sacredvibeshealing.com     Karen Rose 376 Argyle Road Brooklyn, NY 11218 sacredvibeshealing.com 7182842890

Dr. Patricia  Jordan, DVM,  attended North Carolina College of Veterinary Medicine and practiced conventional veterinary medicine for fifteen years. After discovering   Holistic at the AHVMA American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference, it ignited a pathway towards many of the modalities that provide her inspiration to follow the path of healing with energy and intention. She completed a Master’s Program in TCVM Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, and went on to become a Doctor of Veterinary Naturopathic Medicine.  Dr. Jordan’s words, “it was  energy work that has allowed me to move past just the physical and channel healing for the nonphysical, the emotional, mental and spiritual, a communication that addresses the entire macrocosm and for the purpose of the highest good. We never learned that in conventional training!” Her book, Mark of the Beast , discusses  vaccine damage in both pets and people. Contact: www.dr-jordan.com