Hey all. Really excited to share episode #14 of Robust Health Radio with you! Our guest this time around is Dr. Chris Masterjohn. Today we chat about some of the most critical concepts you need to understand in nutrition both for those of you providing guidance and those of you trying toRead more about Podcast Episode #14 Micronutrient Status with Dr. Chris Masterjohn[…]
The way gout is treated conventionally is supposed to start with discussion of lifestyle modification, usually targeting sugar, alcohol and high purine foods. You might also have a discussion with your doctor about weight loss and/or regulating your blood sugars and cholesterol levels, since Gout and metabolic syndrome tend to hold hands. Read more about What you need to know about your gout medication[…]
Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed her 2-year residency in women’s health, hormones and endocrinology. Later she graduated from GrandRead more about Podcast Episode #13: Hormones and Women’s Health with Dr. Carrie Jones[…]
One component of medicine in reverse This patient of mine had recently followed up with a rheumatologist for a checkup to see where her disease activity had been. She’s carried a diagnosis of lupus for 20+ years, by the way. She had concerns that she wasn’t feeling her best, but there were noRead more about In medicine we treat patients, not pieces of paper[…]
Dr. Kiberd started Urban Wellness Clinic with a mission: to optimize every patient’s health, so they live—sprint, lift, race, or stand—without pain. Her expertise spans several therapeutic fields: biomechanics, yoga, and functional movement patterns. She is fascinated by how the body compensates with injuries, and how good form varies based on the personRead more about Robust Health Radio Episode #12: A Chiropractic Approach with Dr. Emily Kiberd[…]
The coexistent of gouty arthritis and hypertension If you’re suffering from gout, it’s incredibly likely that you’re taking medications for high blood pressure. Depending on what statistics you look at… anywhere from 20-70% of individuals with high blood pressure tend to have elevated uric acid levels. Uric acid levels are what areRead more about Is this medication worsening your gout?[…]
Okay, so you’re not really like a duck and Dr. Richard Maurer doesn’t think so either. And this episode isn’t really about ducks. But he makes an interesting argument as to why fatty liver and metabolic syndrome is an adaptive response aimed to help us survive as part of the original plan. Read more about Podcast Episode # 11: Your Blood Code with Dr. Richard Maurer[…]
Not banans ftw By the way… bananas are a pretty mediocre source of potassium. Avocados, tomatoes or potatoes all day. The reason many doctors and nutritionists advise against adding potassium to the diet is because they have concerns of cardiovascular complications secondary to excessive potassium intake. The most likely result from excessRead more about Why does my doctor and registered dietitian freak out about my potassium supplements?[…]
This one’s for the ladies! In this episode we chat about the importance of building and maintaining your muscle mass with Dr. Tyna Moore. Dr. Tyna Moore is the Owner of Core Wellness Clinic in Portland, Oregon. She specializes exclusively in the application of natural pain solutions and regenerative injection therapies. As bothRead more about Robust Health Radio Episode #10 Building Strong Women with Dr. Tyna Moore[…]
Dr. Esposito is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in integrative urology, men’s health and hormonal health. His precise and personalized style utilizes a systems biology and precision medicine approach to medicine. In addition to being a peer reviewer and author in several medical journals, he has authored numerous medicalRead more about Podcast Episode #9: Men’s Health with Dr. Ralph Esposito[…]