Dr. Nisha Chellam - Podcast Details

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Medicine Redefined 185. The Functional Medicine Revolution That Went Wrong | Nisha Chellam, MDDr. Darsh Shah and Dr. Altamash Raja sit down with Dr. Nisha Chellam to explore her journey from traditional internal medicine to functional medicine. Together, they discuss the “revolving door” of chronic disease, why she stopped attending supplement-driven conferences, and how she blends evidence-based care with lifestyle change. Dr. Chellam shares how she helps patients uncover the true root causes of illness and reclaim ownership of their health.SOURCES:00:10:00 — Discovering Functional MedicineInstitute for Functional Medicine: What Is Functional Medicine?00:18:00 — Root Cause Medicine ExplainedCleveland Clinic: Functional Medicine Approach00:34:00 — Functional...

2025-10-131h 30

Age Like a Badass Mother Heal Your Gut, Calm Your Anxiety - Nisha Chellam, M.D.Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back.What if anxiety isn’t the problem, but the signal?In this conversation with Dr. Nisha Chellam, we delve into identifying the root cause of medical issues. We talk gut health, anxiety, and shifting your daily habits to support your health. What is feeding your stress? We explore how nutrition, holistic care, and patient-centered practices can uncover the root causes of anxiety, moving beyond symptom management toward true healing. https...

2025-09-301h 06

The Irresistible Factor Healthcare Wasn’t Built to Keep You Well, But It Can Be Rebuilt, with Dr. Nisha Chellam.After decades in traditional medicine, Dr. Nisha Chellam made a bold move: she left the system behind to practice in one that actually works.In this week’s episode, we talk to Dr. Chellam about why she joined Parsley Health and what it’s like to stop managing decline and start building real health.She shares:Why most “preventive care” is just a marketing term and what true prevention looks likeHow Parsley combines deep lab work, coaching, and 60-minute visits to flip the modelWhy patients and doctors alike are burning out and how to reclaim...

2025-05-2745 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam High Functioning DepressionHigh functioning depression is a condition being increasingly seen by psychiatrists. Imagine that friend who is very successful and seemingly has it all. A perfect example is Kate spade who seemed successful on the surface and just like that with no one expecting it she took her life. This discussion is to bring awareness to this condition and also to seek the right kind of treatment and solution. As always any questions or follow up reach out to me at drchellam@holisticicon.com

2022-07-111h 21

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam The Three hormones that impact your weight loss/gain3 Hormones That Prevent Weight Loss Thanks to the modern sedentary lifestyle, obesity is one of the most common public health issues these days. A common complaint from people these days is unstoppable weight gain. Almost 42.4 percent of adults in America are overweight. From the obese population of the U.S., half of them are at a high risk of developing chronic conditions such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Along with this, the modern lifestyle has also normalized stress, increased fatigue, and brain fog—conditions people try to live with; till they can’t take...

2021-12-1226 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Diabetics confused about what you can do- listen to this3 Healthy Diets for Diabetes Patients and Prediabetics There’s no one diet that fits all. This is why there’s an abundance of various diets out there that deliver different results. The question is—which one is sustainable for you? How can you shift your health? This blog will answer the infamous question—what to eat when you’ve been diagnosed with Diabetes or Metabolic Syndrome? Nutrition is the core pillar of how you shift your health. Yet it’s also a complex question to answer, even after the tons of research done...

2021-11-0746 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Type I Diabetes another way to handle it.Reverse Diabetes With Plant-based Vegan Diet Whenever we hear of disease, medicine is always ready as a cure. We know that particular medicine will tackle the problem at hand but what we miss out on is - what are the other direct effects of the same medicine. Medicines can never be the long-term solution. Diabetes is a very big problem in today’s time. But here’s a fact, you can reverse type 2 diabetes with a plant-based vegan diet. And here’s another fact, when it comes to diet, there is no diet fits all. Howeve...

2021-10-0554 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Is Fish all that Safe?Effect of Mercury Exposure on Your Health Mercury is a metal element that naturally exists in nature as found in air, water as well as soil. Its presence starts to impact our health if it gets in direct contact with this metal through breathing, intake or physical contact. This can then lead to various neurological, cardiovascular (heart-related), digestive, hormonal as well as dermatological (skin-related) issues. The last 50 years have seen an evident rise in the level of mercury exposure, a big contributor being the industries using coal as fuel which when b...

2021-09-281h 09

The FM Shift The Journey to Building a Functional Medicine Practice, with Dr. Nisha ChellamBuilding a functional medicine practice can seem daunting, especially when it seems like nobody is supporting you. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Dr. Nisha Chellam joins us to share how functional medicine practitioners can build a thriving business that changes lives. She shares: Her journey to building a functional medicine practice How FM practitioners can work with traditional doctors How to get over fears of charging your patients Why it’s important to follow your goals What your patients need to know about functional medicine The Journey to Building a Functional Medicine Practice ...

2021-08-2541 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam What is the best diet for a diabetic3 Healthy Diets for Diabetes Patients and Prediabetics There’s no one diet that fits all. This is why there’s an abundance of various diets out there that deliver different results. The question is—which one is sustainable for you? How can you shift your health? This blog will answer the infamous question—what to eat when you’ve been diagnosed with Diabetes or Metabolic Syndrome? Nutrition is the core pillar of how you shift your health. Yet it’s also a complex question to answer, even after the tons of research done...

2021-07-1046 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Can Chronic Disease be Reversed by Nutrition?What is the Nutritarian Diet? Can it Prevent and Reverse Chronic Diseases? When faced with disease, many of us don't prefer taking medicines. Medicines are an option but they aren't a long-term solution. So, could you shift the health of your cells by changing your nutrition? In this blog, you will discover just how big of a role nutrition plays in the prevention and reversal of illness. This comprehensive blog with answers to all of your nutrition and diet-related questions: The Connection between Nutrition & Chronic Illness The Issue with Most Typ...

2021-06-2152 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Women's Menstrual Health and NutritionLet’s Talk Women’s Health: Everything from Menstrual Health, Pregnancy to Menopause and more! Most women live decades of their lives away putting up with many physical annoyances such as the discomfort of menstrual cycles, body ache, insomnia, swelling, and anxiety. Yet they continue to function doing what they’re supposed to; pushing themselves through it all. Their name is way down in the list of the people they take care of—children, parents, partners, and so on. It's not until they experience complete well-being that they realize the burden they were c...

2021-05-281h 08

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Episode 59- Vaccine a Volatile topicThings To Know Before Going For Your Next Vaccination All the talk going around lately about the vaccine leads to a lot of confusion, raising a lot of questions. We are living in a world of information overload. Whether one should go for the vaccine or not? Do different people have different reactions to it? Should you trust your physician blindly when asked to get vaccinated? Keep reading to find the answers. In this blog, Dr. Nisha Chellam, Founder and Internist at Holistic ICON in conversation with Dr. Cammy Benton, MD and Founder of Benton...

2021-03-271h 46

simply: health coaching S2 | E17 Exploring Functional Medicine with Dr. Nisha Chellam, MDDr. Nisha Chellam talks about burning out, being a "recovering physician," and rediscovering the joy of practicing in functional medicine. We dive into the two questions that guide functional medicine, chronic caregiving and living for others, keeping up with the Joneses, what we pretend not to know, and the one addiction she recommends we develop. Get ready to be asked a lot of really hard questions and hear a lot of truthbombs go off! today's sponsor Deeper Decisions, LLC Get Tress's Core Values exercises bio Dr. Nisha Chellam is a traditionally trained MD...

2021-03-2330 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam When Traditional Medicine Manages, Functional Medicine can help resolveIs Traditional Medicine The Answer? Arnold Rodricks*, 62, a resident of the United States, had started experiencing pain in his left knee in the last couple of months. It wasn’t something common for Arnold since he has had a blessed and healthy life for the most part, without any alarming medical history. Moreso, Arnold was a health-conscious person himself who lived a healthy lifestyle. He went for the second doctor visit hoping to understand the root cause of his left knee pain along with the test reports as prescribed by the doctor. Reviewing his test rep...

2021-02-1542 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Misperceptions In CardiologyMisperceptions in Cardiology As common as cardiovascular issues are, unfortunately, so are the misconceptions people have surrounding cardiovascular diseases & cardiology. In this blog, Dr. Nisha Chellam, Founder and Internist at Holistic ICON conversation with Dr. Regina Druz, Board Certified Cardiologist and Functional Medicine Physician, FACC and FASNC, clears up all the misperceptions pertaining to cardiology, such as: Preventive Cardiology vs. Cardiac Surgery Cardiovascular Diseases Traditional Cardiology vs. Functional Medical Approach Risk Factor: Hypertension Risk Factor: High cholesterol A Heart-friendly Diet—Do’s & Don’ts All the answers from a functional medicine perspective. So, lie ba...

2021-02-081h 13

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam 5 Steps to track your recovery5 Factors To Fast Track Your Treatment Recovery We've all heard of some of the miraculous patient recovery stories at one point or another. Cases where patients who were in the last stage of their disease process have not only reversed their disease but in many cases overcome it completely. In fact, after their getting over the disease, they continued to maintain and live a healthy and fulfilling life. Based on research, there were certain similarities found in the patients’ attitudes and their actions that are suggested to have supported their recovery journey. Here are the top...

2021-02-011h 22

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam What if Dialysis can be avoided? Would you?Things to Know Before Opting for Dialysis And the role of nutrition in treating kidney disease Kidney disease is the first socialized medical condition. As such, in the traditional medical system, it's sometimes observed that patients whose treatment is possible via approaches other than dialysis are also put on dialysis. To anyone who knows a little about dialysis and its process would agree it's not an easy process and almost like a part-time job that you don't get paid for. In our latest podcast with Jessianna Saville, RD, Renal Nutrition Expert and Founder o...

2021-01-2148 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam What if it is not depression? With Dr. Achina Stien2020 has been a trying year for all . We begin 2021 with great intentions and a vision for a bright future to al. Here is my conversation with Dr. Achina Stein a psychiatrist who helps us understand when mood disorders can actually be resolved. 5 Things to Know Before You Visit a Psychiatrist Are you someone who is frequently experiencing severe mood fluctuations, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, lack of concentration, or other mental health-related symptoms? Perhaps your condition has become painfully unbearable and you are now planning to visit a psychiatrist for help? Well, t...

2021-01-011h 30

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Emotional Eating- Understanding the EmotionAre you someone who's constantly trying to get control over your frequent overeating but always end up right where you started? Then this post is for you. The PEP Test, as coined by Emotional Eating Expert, Tricia Nelson, helps to identify the plausible reason(s) behind it. To learn more about it and on how to overcome emotional eating, watch our latest podcast: https://youtu.be/EewxjEoGdoM What is Emotional Eating? Are you someone who chooses to turn to food if you face stress and anxiety? Does stress eating make you feel better? Do...

2020-12-0743 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Ten Myths About Hypothyroidism that may help youPeople take thyroid medications and still have symptoms. Why? I explain the common myths in this very short podcast. How you take your medications, when you take it and what tests determine how the medication should be adjusted is all discussed. Remember it is only information not medical advice. Watch the Youtube channel for the video here Also, become more engaged in living a healthy lifestyle by making yourself more aware of it by following us on: YouTube: Holistic ICON Facebook: @NishaChellamMD Instagram: @holisticicon

2020-11-1608 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Before you become pregnant, ask your gut if it is readyLike our skin is the barrier to the outside dirt, our gut is the barrier to the outside world. It protects us and any kind of medical issue at one level happens because that barrier has been damaged or violated. This is why the gut is the center of our overall health and wellness, and it's crucial to take care off your gut if you want to take care of the overall health of you and your family. 7 Powerful Ways to Help You Build a Healthy Child Right from the beginning Resolve y...

2020-11-0938 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam When Creativity helps Burnout in life and workAs a patient to be successful it is important to understand the human being who is helping you. Listen to this chat I had with Dr. Lara Salyer a family p0ractitioner from small town Monroe in Wisconsin explain what we can do to shift the system. While most physicians want to work with their patients in a way that they teach, not tell their patients what needs to be done and why. However due to some evident blockages in the traditional medical system like insufficient patient and appointment time ratio, unreasonable performance metrics just to name...

2020-10-2536 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam What is a longevity diet?Top 5 Things to Know About Longevity Diet Are you someone who fears to live longer because you think you won't live well? Then this blog is for you. In our latest podcast, Dr. Nisha Chellam, Internist and Founder of Holistic ICON along with Dr. Valter Longo, Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences and Director of the Longevity Institute at USC Davis School of Gerontology, address this issue that does living longer has to accompany ill-health and share how a longevity diet can help you live a healthier and longer life. This blog brings to you th...

2020-09-2152 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Can Diabetes be resolved?If you are a prediabetic or someone who has a family history of diabetics, thyroid, metabolic syndrome, or any chronic condition that you have seen occurring in your family line and you want to understand more about its symptoms, triggers, early detection, and prevention, then this blog is for you. In this blog, you’ll get to understand: What is the difference between early detection and prevention and why does that matter? How does the traditional medical system function? What is it that the traditional medical system is not checking when it comes to dis...

2020-09-1133 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Metabolic Syndrome -What is it?If you have wondered what metabolic syndrome is this episode is for you. Understand the number one risk for metabolic syndrome otherwise known as pre-diabetes. It is obesity. It puts us at a risk for heart attack and strokes and kidney failure. this is the first in this series.

2020-08-0912 min

Your Diabetes Breakthrough The Root Cause - Interview with Dr. Nisha ChellamIn this podcast Tracy Herbert interviews Nisha Chellam, MD. Dr. Chellam is a traditional trained MD who calls herself a “recovering physician”, who has chosen to move away from medications being the only option for sick patients. Using the principles of functional medicine she is able to transform people’s lives and mind-set so they may live a life of joy and love. Links: Dr. Chellam’s Free Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticicon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolisticICON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticicon/?hl=en

2020-05-1127 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Healing with Algae: A Journey to Recovery with Catharine ArnstonCatharine Arnston started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. When Catharine learned that algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense food in the world and had been used for fifty years in Asia to improve health and longevity, she knew she had discovered something big (and yes, her sister fully recovered - thanks for asking). As Catharine dug into the science of...

2020-04-0152 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam The Galveston Diet with Dr. Mary Claire HaverDr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do. As her patient population aged, Dr. Haver was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she, too...

2020-03-2538 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes with Lyle Haugen Lyle Haugen graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where he learned innovative coaching methods, practical lifestyle management techniques, and over 100 dietary theories; everything from Ayurveda, gluten-free, and Paleo, to raw, vegan, and macrobiotics, and everything in between. Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every w...

2020-03-251h 23

TheHealthHub Functional Medicine Model For Dealing With Chronic Fatigue with Dr. Nisha Chellam, MDIn this episode we speak with Dr. Nisha Chellam about Chronic Fatigue. Dr. Chellum is the best-selling author of Transform your thyroid: The Five steps to regain your thyroid and get back your life. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s but prior to this had a failing tug of war with weight gain, seasonal allergies, joint pains and migraine headaches with normal blood tests. She was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and vitamin deficiencies when she got exposed to the clinical application of functional medicine. Applying these principles, she was able to completely resolve all of her medical issues. Since then her on...

2019-12-0455 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Stem Cells: The Ageless Solution?Aging gracefully with your own potential. Stem cells seem to be the cure all. Do they real cure anything at all? How do you know you are getting something that works? What makes a successful stem cell treatment? Hear from a doc who did this for years and now decided to teach people on how to find the right place to get their care. Dr. Ernesto Gutieurrez breaks it down simply for us to understand the various ways stem cells are used the best conditions it is a great tool for and when not to get sold by t...

2019-09-041h 11

Doctor Me First with Errin Weisman DO Lies with Dr. Nisha ChellamNisha Chellam, MD is double boarded in Internal Medicine and Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She practices functional medicine and talks today about why we lie to ourselves. She talks about getting real with your stories/lies, fears and limitations. Hang out with Dr. Chellum on her website - Twitter - IG - Facebook -OR- her podcast, Women Wired for Wellness From the Kick of Encouragement: Triggering Event->Thoughts you think->Underlying Belief->Feeling created from thought/belief->Action/What you Do->Outcome->Reality created

2019-07-2938 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Ayurveda Solutions for Health with Meena PuriWe are so excited to have Meena Puri of Ayurvedic Healing Center with us on the podcast! Meena talks about what is Ayurveda and how can using these methods help you bridge the gap in your health! Meena is the best selling author of "Healing Your Relationship with Food - They Ayurveda Answer" and is the owner of The Yoga School of Milford and Ayurvedic Healing Center in Milford, Michigan! She specializes in guiding individuals to create the changes that will bridge the gap in their health so they can enjoy an awakened, active and purposeful life!

2019-07-181h 08

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam The Art of Chiropractic AdjustmentA chiropracter's approach to health and wellness. How does a chiropracter help you heal? This week we talk with Dr. Kyle Wallner from Michigan Family Wellness. Dr. Kyle Wallner founded Michigan Family Wellness in 2016 to serve the southeast Michigan community. Dr. Kyle combines his knowledge of traditional chiropractic techniques and advanced training in Applied Kinesiology to help you achieve optimal health. With a degree from Logan University, certifications in Class IV K Laser and Physiotherapy, and a massage therapy background, Dr. Kyle utilizes multiple techniques to elevate your family wellness. Dr. Kyle practices the science and...

2019-07-1154 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam The Mushroom Episode - Food, Fad or Medicine with Jeff ChiltonAre mushrooms slimy fungi some people love and other hate? No it is more than just food. It is medicinal and actually can change people's immune functions. On this week's episode we talk all things mushrooms with Jeff Chilton. Jeff Chilton is an instrumental figure in the creation of the now booming medicinal mushroom product category. With over 40 years of mushroom growing experience, he was one of the first to bring mushroom extracts to the North American market and organized the first organic mushroom growers workshop in China back in 1996. He was then one of the first t...

2019-06-191h 09

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Patient EmpowermentHave you noticed when something catastrophic happens how you react? Do you feel angry and helpless? or Do you gather yourself after the initial shock and then figure your way out? These patient empowerment podcasts are my most favorite. The more I learn medicine the less I seem to know. There is so much information that to stay chronically ill it would have to be because the information does not reach people. When patients who have no medical background can get empowered and dictate their health it is so powerful and is a game changer.

2019-06-051h 20

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Gut HealthMany of us have heard that the gut is your second brain. What is fascinating is that it is so well orchestrated. If you are struggling with increasing blood sugars, if you have anxiety and depression if you have bowel issues, if you have poor absorption of vitamins, then this is a podcast for you. Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in N...

2019-05-1632 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam When Your Immune System has ADDFatigue, weight gain, aches and pains, brain fog, digestive issues and even thyroid and hormone imbalance can all be signs of an underlying autoimmune disorder. People suffer for years, even decades without a solution. Medications don’t address the cause of autoimmunity and often times don’t provide relief and come with harmful side effects. Whether you are diagnosed with an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Grave’s, lupus, or Hashimoto’s, or you have been struggling with symptoms and have yet to find a solution, this seminar is for you! Dr. Nisha Chellam...

2019-05-1647 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Who Owns Your Health? The Power of the Empowered Patinent.This podcast is about a young lady promised to be crippled by her specialist if she did not take her medications. When she found our practice she had no real expectations. She just wanted to feel a little better. She gave it her all. She saw a change in her blood test and her physical and mental well-being. The last meeting I had with her she said she told her rheumatologist what exactly of the options he had given her she would like to choose and it blew my mind! This is what I have stri...

2019-04-1958 min

Dr. E’s Highway to Health Show: Living Ageless 07: Dr. Nisha Chellam, MD - Creating Health Not Managing DiseaseActionable Steps Take responsibility - don't walk into doctor's office saying "I'm really scared because my mom, or grandma, aunt, or other family member...has history of breast cancer or other disease, and I'm going to get it too." Instead, discuss with physician that you have a strong history of that disease. Partner with your doctor, ask to be educated in how you can prevent or minimize the likelihood of getting that disease. You can take ownership and help create your health. How you do one thing in life is how you do everything in life. Remember self-care...

2019-04-1742 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam The Breath of Yoga: Why It Was Never About Touching Your ToesHave you heard of the purported benefits of yoga but are not convinced it's worth trying? Perhaps you are not sure you will get the benefit or feel that yoga is just not for you? Join us as we dissect the proven health benefits of a yoga practice with Dr. Saravanan Chockalingam - Doctor of physical therapy, certified yoga therapist and world speaker who educates the world on the healing power of yoga. He will guide us through the powerful health benefits of yoga, and you don't have to do downward dog to achieve it! He makes yoga easy...

2019-04-131h 11

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Sleep, Do We Really Need It?Does sleep really help? Does your body shut down when you sleep? Do you know why 40 million Americans struggle to sleep? 8.6 million is the amount of dollars we spend on sleeping aids. Why is sleep important? People like pilots who go between time zones have an increased incidents of memory problems, increased metabolic syndrome and even cancers. Learn how not to become a statistic and actually embrace your sleep and give it it's due respect and space-literally. Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board ce...

2019-03-2847 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Healing Chronic PainDo you have chronic back pain but no structural damage? Chronic autoimmune issues but all labs are normal? There may be something hiding beneath these symptoms your body is be trying to tell you This week we talk to the #1 best selling author of "The Great Pain Deception," Steven Ray Ozanich. He'll be sharing how to demystify these seemingly unrelated symptoms and how he has helped countless people regain their health and their lives without surgery, without drugs and without medication. Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine...

2019-03-151h 55

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Reversing InfertilityDr. John Bartemus from Functional Medicine Charlotte is on the podcast to discuss natural solutions to infertility! We take a deep dive into what can be done naturally when the system is out of balance. Dr. John Bartemus is a Chiropractic Physician who strives to meet the standard for health care that Thomas Edison set over a century ago. Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age...

2019-02-281h 32

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam How to Beat PCOSPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause painful or erratic menstrual cycles, infertility, acne and hirutism. Women can suffer for years before being diagnosed or go undiagnosed while suffering with symptoms. While the conventional medical system maintains that the cause of PCOS is unknown, it does seem to worsen with obesity/weight gain, excess insulin, low-grade inflammation and hormone imbalance. This all sounds connected right?! We're going to take a deep dive into how PCOS develops and what can actually be done to reverse it...

2019-02-1438 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Is Adrenal Fatigue Farce or Fact?You may have heard the term adrenal fatigue but did you know that there is currently no such accepted medical diagnosis? Generally, adrenal fatigue refers to a cluster of symptoms which may include fatigue, body aches, weight changes, low blood pressure, lightheadedness, and may even contribute to PCOS. Adrenal insufficiency is recognized medically as Addison's disease and occurs when there is inadequate production of adrenal gland hormones as a result of another underlying disease. Adrenal fatigue refers to a less severe form of adrenal insufficiency caused by chronic stress from our perpetually high-paced l...

2019-02-0542 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Medical Marijuana The Magic GrassWe are taking a deep dive into the medical marijuana world with ex-surgeon turned pro-marijuana doc, Dr. Bodo Schneider and cannabis counselor and dosing specialist, Julie Barron of Blue Sage Health Consulting in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We discuss your burning questions with the resurgence of this natural treatment for everything from cancer to PTSD to arthritis. Are the claims as good as they sound? What are the side effects? What studies have been done? Is it a safe and effective alterantive treatment or complete hoax? An interesting and in-depth discussion - what you need to know to make an...

2019-01-302h 15

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Genie in Your GenesYour genes tell the story of your life - unravel how to change this story! Are you frustrated with menopause or perimenopause symptoms? Have you experienced weight gain, mood swings, hot flashes or decrease in energy and don't know what to do about it? Your genetics may be to blame for this hormonal shift, but they also hold the key. Join Dr. Tara Scott of Revitalize as she explains how genes can predict risk of disease including breast cancer, diabetes, insulin resistance and obesity. Understand the story in your genes and y...

2019-01-231h 11

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Keto Diet - Fad or Therapy?The Keto Diet promises all-day energy, weight loss and increased focus. On today’s podcast we discuss what the Keto Diet is and how it works. We’ll break down whether this diet is right for you and discuss benefits and keys to success. Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permane...

2019-01-1658 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Is Beauty Skin Deep or Gut Deep with our Guest Shelli BelleciOur guest today is Shelli Belleci who speaks about her “beautiful awakening” to life of health and wellness. Interestingly it is so apt her book is called Beautiful Awakening You can buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Awakening-Shelli-Belleci/dp/0692125183/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1545682928&sr=8-1&keywords=Shelli+Belleci This podcast is about Shelli who as a young woman struggled with self-image, health issues, difficulty fitting and finding true health all leading to her journey to becoming a plant-based wellness coach. Shelli started having what is c...

2018-12-2657 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam How to Feed a Brain - Interview with Cavin BalasterOur guest is a patient of the medical system who decided to take health into his own hands and educating himself of his medical condition. This is a story of a patient seeking to fight for his life after a life altering injury, that led to true personalized care and a fascinating journey to recovery giving a new lease on a new life with a new purpose. On today's podcast we interview Cavin Balaster, who sustained a very significant traumatic brain injury in 2011 which may have left him bed ridden had he decided to accept his situation. H...

2018-12-191h 09

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Your Heart Depends On This! Interview with Dr. Joel KahnInterview with America's Healthy Heart Doc, Dr. Joel Kahn. One of the world’s top cardiologists, Dr. Joel Kahn has treated thousands of acute heart attacks during his career. He’d like all that to stop. He’d like to prevent ALL future heart attacks by breaking through to the public to educate and inspire a new holistic lifestyle. Now is the time to focus on educating the public to eat clean, sweat clean and apply cutting edge science to their lifestyle. This week we discuss: - Current State of Disease - How Food is Part of...

2018-12-1248 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Are You a Fit for Functional Medicine?This week we discuss: - 5 reasons you shouldn’t see a functional medicine doctor - Sickness is your identity - Are taking medications a way of life - Does your family history determines your future - What happens when the people around you are unhealthy - How to talk to your doctor and health insurance Q&A - Nutrition Tip of the Week - Rapini! Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any...

2018-12-0541 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Right Brain RescueOn today’s episode we talk with Dr. Lara Salyer who is is an award-winning family physician whose passion is health education at the micro and macro level. After 15 years as a board-certified family doctor, she was unsatisfied with the troubling trend in America: increased dependence on prescriptions, yet decreased overall wellness. She went back for additional training through the Institute of Functional Medicine and opened her private practice in 2017. This week we discuss: - Prescribing creativity for better health - Benefits of creative activities - Overcoming the “I’m not creative” mentality - Curiosity Manifested - 70,000 thoughts a da...

2018-11-2831 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam The Truth About Functional MedicineThis week we discuss: - Traditional, Conventional, Functional, Integrative & Holistic Medicine - The business of pharmaceuticals and medicine - Health Insurance doesn’t cover health, it covers disease crisis - How to stop paying for disease management - Natural medicine solutions versus chemical solutions - Triggers, mediators and the first health domino - Myths about environment and genetic causes - Develop your life health plan and create your treatment team - Nutritional Tip of the Week for cold and flu season Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative...

2018-11-2345 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Stop the Excuses and Get Healthy!This week we discuss: - Manage Your Health, Not Your Disease - Choosing the Right Lifestyle Choices - Make Shift Happen - Make Time for Health Before Your Body Forces You - You’re Not Alone, Let’s Do This Together - Making Eating Easier - Honesty and Promise You’re Not Going to Fake It - The Bridge Between Goals & Accomplishment - Nutritional Tip: Brussel Sprouts! Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about...

2018-11-1348 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Libido! Love for Other or Love for FoodThis week we discuss: What is your libido Reasons for the loss of libido Stress, fight and flight Pay attention if you’re not feeling intimate Gluten sensitvity and auto-immune conditions Vascular health and erectile dysfunction Nutrition Tip of the Week - Afrodisiacs Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and perman...

2018-11-0626 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam The Sugar Roller CoasterThis week we discuss: Top 5 reasons for sugar cravings What Insulin Resistance does to your health How sugar impacts your weight Low carb diets and insulin resistance Bacteria, Virus and Fungus Changing your taste buds and increasing your muscle mass Shifting your hormones begins in the kitchen Nutrition Tip of the Week: Cinnamon Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices function...

2018-10-3133 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Homeopathy is not HerbalismThis week we discuss: Guest Umangini Desai What is Homeopathy Medicine Myths about Homepathy Conditions where Homepathy is most effective treatment Importance of nutritiion while taking homepathic remedies Side effects of Homeopathy remedies Why traditional medicine practitioners should partner with Homeopathy The Snake Venom remedy Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone b...

2018-10-2341 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Understanding Your Wellness JourneyThis week we discuss: The importance of “Your Story” Triggering Events lead to Illness or Wellness The difference between an Illness Doctor and a Wellness Doctor Understanding Subjective Symptoms versus Objective Symptoms Emotional events can impact your health Stress and Mediators Your Blue Print and how it affects your treatment Tips to finding a health provider that’s right for you Food Tip of the Week Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any...

2018-10-1735 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam The Right Testing for Thyroid DysfunctionThis week we discuss: Common reasons for Thyroid testing Symptoms come before abnormal blood tests How your doctor reads your blood test Asking your doctor the right questions about your blood test How to know if your thyroid isn’t working Our blood testing recommendations Identifying root cause of your symptoms Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan w...

2018-10-0929 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Meet the Real Doctors - Market GardenersThis week we discuss: Sustainable farming Nutrient dense foods Eco-systems of crops and how it affects the quality of your food What your food really looks like Difference between small farm foods & what you find in supermarkets Key to growing your own food Pay for your food instead of your health Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan...

2018-10-0350 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Transform Your ThyroidThis week we discuss: Understanding your thyroid Function of thryroid 4 causes of a failing thyroid Symptoms of a low thyroid What should I do if I think I have a thryroid issue Treatment for your thyroid Question & Answer Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr...

2018-09-2538 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Are your symptoms caused by Leaky Gut?This week we discuss: What is a Leaky Gut How leaky gut became mainstream Digestive process starts in the brain Causes of inbalance in your gut Symptoms that are assocaited of leaky gut Why do some people have it and other don’t Health risks associated with a leaky gut Importance of looking at your gut health Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. C...

2018-09-1131 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Should I Lose Weight?This week we discuss: Weight loss shouldn’t be a primary goal for improved health Struggling with weight Understanding the “WHY” of weigh gain Causes of weight gain Chronic inflamation, your gut health and stress Understanding the impact of your hormones on your weight Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and...

2018-09-0430 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Sugar Sweet or Sour?This week we discuss: What I need to know about sugar Do sugar cravings mean disease states Breaking your addiction to sugar Not all sugars are the same Does your body need sugar When should I be concerned about consuming too much sugar Tips to prevent sugar cravings Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorpor...

2018-08-2850 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam DepressionThis week we discuss: Depression versus Grief Why do people have depresssion? The Highs & Lows of Sugar What you can do to reduce instead of taking medication for your depression. Should you take anti-depressants? Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how...

2018-08-2147 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Health Is ElusiveThis week we discuss: What it means to be healthy Focusing on your heaIth it possible to stay healthy without focusing on how you feel? The importance of every symptom you experience The 5 reasons that prevents you from getting healthy Disease is not inevitable, it’s a choice Taking responsibility for your health Question & Answer from the community Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chella...

2018-08-1438 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Kidney StonesThis week we discuss: Are kidney stones due to your genes or due to your greens? What are kidney stones? Common causes of kidney stones Long term effects of kidney stones How your diet affects your kidney Taking care of your kidneys Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permane...

2018-08-0732 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam AnxietyThis week we discuss: What is anxiety? Common causes for anxiety How your body reacts to anxiety Diet, medications and anxiety Ways to treat anxiety Impact of anxiety to heart health Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to...

2018-07-3140 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam FatigueThis week we discuss: What is fatigue? Is fatigue normal? Common causes of fatigue When should I be concerned? What can I do to combat fatituge? Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to take control of your h...

2018-07-2444 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam MenopauseThis week we discuss: What is Menopause? Is Menopause always a painful condition? How menopause symptoms can vary from person to person? What are the symptoms of menopause? Do I need intervention during menopause? What can I do to prepare myself before menopause? Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and per...

2018-07-1741 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Functional MedicineThis week we discuss: When should I seek help? What are symptoms you need to take seriously? What are symptoms that I can ignore? How to best talk to my doctor about what I’m experiencing. Want to take control of your health and live a life of wellness? Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she inco...

2018-07-0328 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Finding the Best DoctorThis week we discuss: Finding the best health care provider How health insurance affects who I see Why your relationship with you doctor matters Setting goals for your doctor visits What is your health care worth to you? Do you want a diagnosis or a resolution? Freedom from health insurance Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where sh...

2018-06-2641 min

Women Wired for Wellness hosted by Dr. Nisha Chellam Take Control of Your Health CareThis week we discuss: Food is Medicine What is Functional Medicine Take control of your own health care Traditional Medicine versus Functional Medicine Finding your best doctor which is always you! Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to...

2018-06-1919 min

Michigan Family Wellness MFW 046 | Solutions of Functional Medicine vs. Standard Medicine | Dr. Nisha ChellamWe help busy moms and dads have more energy, sleep better and spend more quality time with their family through custom built resiliency solutions based on the art of Chiropractic care and nutritional medicine. Call or text message our clinic today with your health question: 734-335-0533 www.michiganfamilywellness.com Check out our wellness culture video here: https://youtu.be/orEPhy8ePXUThere are many problems with the standard medical model. It is amazing emergency care. It will keep you alive in a crisis. But when ch...

2017-02-1800 min

Humble Warrior Podcast Take Control of Your Health Care - Interview with Dr. Nisha ChellamOn this week's episode of the Humble Warrior podcast, we talk with Dr. Nisha Chellam, a Board Certified Internist who is also Board Certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She tells us how she discovered functional medicine through her own health struggles. We talk about making your health a priority and she gives us some tips on dealing with stress. Show Notes: (1:21) Dr. Neesha Chellum Interview, (2:09) Dr. Chellum’s journey into medicine, (8:40) New expectations from your doctor, (12:22) Functional medicine vs classic medicine, (18:04) Creating a relationship with your doctor, (21:31) Five pillars of health, (24:26) Giving your body a higher priority, (26:51) The myth of hea...

2016-06-2759 min

Humble Warrior Blog and Podcast Take Control of Your Health Care - Interview with Dr. Nisha ChellamOn this week’s episode of the Humble Warrior podcast, we talk with Dr. Nisha Chellam, a Board Certified Internist who is also Board Certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She tells us how she discovered functional medicine through her own health struggles. We talk about making your health a priority and she gives us some tips on dealing with stress. Show Notes: (1:21) Dr. Neesha Chellum Interview, (2:09) Dr. Chellum’s journey into medicine, (8:40) New expectations from your doctor, (12:22) Functional medicine vs classic medicine, (18:04) Creating a relationship with your doctor, (21:31) Five pillars of health, (24:26) Giving your body a higher priority, (26:51) The myth...

2016-06-2700 min