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The Rest is Health#64 - Dr. Yanina Pepino | The Neuroscience of Taste, Sweeteners, and Metabolic HealthSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Yanina Pepino, a renowned professor of Ingestive Behavior at the University of Illinois. With a background in medicine and a research trajectory that spans Washington University’s Center for Human Nutrition to her current work in sensory biology, Dr. Pepino brings a unique perspective to the science of taste, nutrition, and metabolism.In this conversation, Dr. Pepino explores how genetics, health status, and cultural influences shape the way we perceive taste and make food choices. She discusses her research in...2025-07-151h 28
The Rest is Health#63 - Dr. Dominic D'Agostino | Advancing Metabolic Therapies Through Ketosis and Resilience ResearchSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they speak with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, Associate Professor at the University of South Florida and research scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC). Renowned for his work on metabolic therapies, Dr. D’Agostino has led pioneering research into how nutritional ketosis, fasting, and oxygen physiology can enhance human resilience—particularly in extreme environments like deep-sea diving and spaceflight.With a unique focus on translational research, Dr. D’Agostino has studied the therapeutic potential of ketogenic diets and exogenous ketones...2025-07-011h 11
The Rest is Health#62 - Dr. Jens Juul Holst | Discovering the Hormone That Changed Metabolic MedicineSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they speak with Dr. Jens Juul Holst, the renowned Danish physiologist and co-discoverer of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), one of the most significant hormones in metabolic disease research. A professor of medical physiology at the University of Copenhagen and former scientific director at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Dr. Holst has spent decades unraveling the gut’s intricate role in glucose metabolism and appetite regulation.In this interview, Dr. Holst reflects on his journey from surgical training to groundbreaking en...2025-06-171h 04
The Rest is Health#61- SSD Interviews Brady Holmer | Exercise Physiology | Science CommunicationSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Brady Holmer, an exercise physiologist, researcher, and science communicator whose work bridges the gap between exercise science and public health. With a background in integrative physiology and cardiovascular research, Brady brings a rigorous yet accessible perspective to how physical activity shapes human health and longevity.Brady completed his graduate work at the University of Florida, where he studied the effects of exercise on cardiovascular function and heart rate variability. His research has focused on VO₂ max, endurance physiology, and how tr...2025-06-031h 19
The Rest is Health#60- SSD Interviews Dr. Richard Miller | Delayed AgingSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Richard Miller, a distinguished physician-scientist and one of the most influential figures in aging research. As a Professor of Pathology at the University of Michigan and Director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Aging Research, Dr. Miller has spent decades unraveling the cellular and molecular mechanisms that influence longevity and age-related diseases.With MD and PhD degrees from Yale University and a career spanning institutions like Harvard, Sloan-Kettering, and Boston University, Dr. Miller brings unmatched depth and insight...2025-04-2244 minThe Rest is Health#59 - SSD Interviews Dr. Thomas Dayspring | Exploring Lipid Science | Cardiovascular RiskSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Thomas Dayspring, a renowned expert in clinical lipidology and a leading educator in cardiovascular risk assessment. With over 37 years of medical practice and decades of experience consulting on complex lipid disorders, Dr. Dayspring has been at the forefront of lipid and lipoprotein science. A Diplomate of both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, he has also served as Chief Scientific Officer at major cardiovascular laboratories and continues to educate virtually through Early Medical.2025-04-081h 15The Rest is Health#58 - SSD Interviews Dr. Matt Kaeberlein | Optispan | Dog Aging ProjectSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, a leading biogerontologist and expert in the biology of aging. As the CEO of Optispan, Inc. and Co-Director of the Dog Aging Project, Dr. Kaeberlein has dedicated his career to understanding the mechanisms of aging and developing interventions to enhance healthspan and longevity in both humans and companion animals.Dr. Matt Kaeberlein is a leading researcher in aging biology, dedicated to understanding the mechanisms of aging and developing interventions to extend healthspan. He is the...2025-03-251h 01The Rest is Health#57 - SSD Interviews Dr. Emeran Mayer | Pioneer of the Brain-Gut Connection and Microbiome ResearchSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Emeran Mayer, a world-renowned gastroenterologist, neuroscientist, and pioneer in the field of brain-gut microbiome research. As the Executive Director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience at UCLA, Dr. Mayer has dedicated his career to uncovering the intricate connections between the gut, brain, and microbiome, reshaping our understanding of health and disease.Early in his medical career, Dr. Mayer recognized a profound link between digestive disorders and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression...2025-03-1145 minThe Rest is Health#56 - SSD Interviews Dr. Martin Moore-Ede | Sleep Health ExpertSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, a pioneering scientist in circadian biology and a global expert on the health effects of light exposure. With over 40 years of groundbreaking research on circadian rhythms, Dr. Moore-Ede has transformed our understanding of sleep disorders, fatigue, and the links between artificial light exposure and chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.A former professor at Harvard Medical School (1975–1998), Dr. Moore-Ede led the team that discovered the suprachiasmatic nucleus—the brain’s master biological clock that regulates sleep and wa...2025-02-251h 02The Rest is Health#55 - SSD Interviews Dr. Deanna Minich | The Rainbow DietSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Deanna Minich, a pioneering nutrition scientist, functional medicine practitioner, and author with over two decades of experience in academia, clinical practice, and the dietary supplement industry. With a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences (nutrition focus) from the University of Groningen and a Master’s in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Minich has dedicated her career to advancing holistic health and personalized nutrition.Dr. Minich’s expertise spans nutrition science, phytonutrients, detoxification, and wome...2025-01-141h 02The Rest is Health#54 - SSD Interviews Dr. Christopher Labos | Does Coffee Cause Cancer?Send us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Christopher Labos, a cardiologist, epidemiologist, and acclaimed science communicator who bridges the gap between medicine and the public. With a medical degree and cardiology training from McGill University, along with a Master’s in Epidemiology, Dr. Labos has dedicated his career to patient care, research, and debunking medical myths through evidence-based communication.Dr. Labos is a member of the Cardiovascular Prevention Centre at McGill University Health Centre, with research focusing on pre-eclampsia and over 40 peer-reviewed publications to his name. Be...2024-12-241h 10The Rest is Health#53 - SSD Interviews Dr. Edwin Lee | Hormonal Balance | Regenerative MedicineSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Edwin Lee, a pioneering endocrinologist, author, and global leader in regenerative and functional medicine. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Dr. Lee is renowned for his groundbreaking work in hormonal balance and disease prevention. As the founder of the Institute for Hormonal Balance, he has dedicated his career to holistic health, blending conventional and alternative medicine to empower patients to achieve optimal wellness.Dr. Lee serves as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University...2024-12-101h 05The Rest is Health#52 - SSD Interviews Joseph E. Pizzorno Jr. | Pioneer of Science-Based Natural MedicineSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Joseph E. Pizzorno Jr., ND, a global pioneer in science-based natural and integrative medicine. As the founding president of Bastyr University, the first accredited, multidisciplinary university of natural medicine, Dr. Pizzorno has revolutionized the field, establishing its credibility through rigorous research, education, and advocacy. Appointed by Presidents Clinton and Bush to serve on national health policy committees, he has tirelessly championed complementary and alternative medicine in public health.Dr. Pizzorno has authored numerous influential works, including the internationally acclaimed Textbook...2024-11-261h 01The Rest is Health#51 - SSD Interviews Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH | HIV, Infectious Disease & Global Health ExpertSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Monica Gandhi, a leading expert in HIV, infectious diseases, and global medicine. As Professor of Medicine and Associate Division Chief at UCSF/San Francisco General Hospital, Dr. Gandhi’s career has been dedicated to advancing public health, particularly in underserved communities. She is the Medical Director of the renowned HIV Clinic at Ward 86 and has pioneered research in low-cost solutions for HIV treatment and prevention.With an M.D. from Harvard Medical School and a Master’s in Public Heal...2024-11-1256 minThe Rest is Health#50 - SSD Interviews Kenneth Miller | Award-Winning Journalist & Author | Expert in Science and Social MovementsSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Kenneth Miller, an acclaimed journalist and editor with a distinguished career in science, medicine, and environmental reporting. Ken has reported from four continents for prominent publications including Time, Life, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Mother Jones, Salon, Discover, Aeon, and Elle. His latest book, Mapping the Darkness: The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked the Mysteries of Sleep, was published in October 2023 by Hachette.With a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University, where he was awarded the Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship, Ken has held...2024-10-221h 20The Rest is Health#49 - SSD Interviews Dr. Robert Rountree | Integrative Medicine Pioneer | Founder of Boulder WellcareSend us a text"This is a whirlwind overview of Functional Medicine by one of the pioneers of this field."Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Robert Rountree, a distinguished expert in integrative medicine with a career spanning over four decades. Dr. Rountree earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill, followed by a three-year residency in family and community medicine at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Family Practice and...2024-08-131h 28The Rest is Health#48 - SSD Interviews Kathleen Finlay | Glynwood Center President | Empowering Women and Historically Marginalized IndividualsSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Kathleen Finlay, a prominent leader in sustainable agriculture and women's empowerment. As the president of the Glenwood Center for Regional Food and Farming and founder of Plato's, a national network of women changemakers, Finlay has made significant strides in promoting regional food systems and empowering historically marginalized communities. With her extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and network building, Finlay is dedicated to fostering innovation and resilience in food and farming.Previously, Kathleen directed Harvard’s Center for Health and the Gl...2024-07-2346 minThe Rest is Health#47 - Cholesterol and its' Impact on HealthSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they delve into the intricate world of cholesterol and lipid management. Dr. Campanile, a renowned expert in lipidology and longevity medicine, shares his extensive knowledge on cholesterol's role in our health, the importance of advanced lipid testing, and the latest in cardiovascular risk assessment.Dr. Giovanni Campanile is a leading authority in lipidology and longevity medicine, with a deep expertise in the intricate dynamics of cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and apolipoproteins. His work has significantly impacted the understanding of cardiovascular risk and the...2024-06-2527 minThe Rest is Health#46 - SSD Interviews David Bradley Allison | Obesity Research Expert | Dean & Distinguished ScholarSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview David Bradley Allison, an eminent obesity researcher, biostatistician, and psychologist whose groundbreaking work has shaped the field of public health. As the dean of the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Allison has led significant advancements in obesity research and nutrition, previously holding esteemed positions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.David B. Allison, the Dean and Provost Professor at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, is a leading figure in obesity research, biostatistics, and psychology. Holding a...2024-05-281h 21The Rest is Health#45 - Almost half of the U.S. is deficient in Vitamin D | Why that matters | What to doSend us a textAlmost half of the U.S. population is deficient in Vitamin D. This could be caused for various reasons such as pollution, use of sunscreen or even just spending large portions of time indoors. It is important to get plenty of sunlight and to periodically measure your Vitamin D levels.Vitamin D helps with lots of things such as fighting disease. It may reduce the risk of Multiple Sclerosis. It decreases the chance of high blood pressure and heart disease. It reduces the likelihood of illnesses. During Covid, taking vi...2024-04-3030 minThe Rest is Health#44 - SSD Interviews Marion Nestle | Food Policy Pioneer | Author & Academic LeaderSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Marion Nestle, a trailblazing academic leader and author whose work has significantly influenced food policy. With a distinguished career spanning decades, Nestle has unraveled the intricacies of food politics and nutrition, shedding light on the influence of the food industry on public health.Marion Nestle, the Paulette Goddard Professor Emerita of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, is renowned for her groundbreaking work in unraveling the complexities of food politics and nutrition. With a Ph.D...2024-04-0350 minThe Rest is Health#43- SSD interviews Agapi Stassinopoulos | Transformational Speaker | Best-Selling AuthorSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Agapi Stassinopoulos, a Transformational Speaker and Best-Selling Author who has spoken at L'Oreal, ABC Carpet & Home, Women’s Health Magazine, IBM Watson, Pandora Radio, CVS Corporate, Weight Watchers, PepsiCo, Google, Nike, and Starbucks.In Agapi's newest book, "Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life", she inspires readers to let go of what doesn’t work and instead create the lives they really want. Agapi was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dr...2024-02-1354 minThe Rest is Health#42- SSD interviews Dr. Nir Barzilai, M.D. | Biology of Aging | CentenariansSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Nir Barzilai, a distinguished figure in aging research, currently serving as the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Holding the prestigious Ingeborg and Ira Leon Rennert Chair of Aging Research, he is also a chaired Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Genetics, playing a pivotal role in advancing the understanding of the biology and genetics of aging.One major focus of Dr. Barzilai's research is on exceptional longevity, where he...2024-01-161h 28The Rest is Health#41- SSD interviews Dr. Anupam Bapu Jena, MD, PhD | Joseph P. Newhouse Professor at Harvard | EconomistSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Anupam B. Jena, a leading economist, physician, and Joseph P. Newhouse Professor at Harvard. Dr. Anupam B. Jena, MD, PhD, co-authored the influential book "RANDOM ACTS OF MEDICINE" and hosts the insightful Freakonomics, MD podcast, delving into the hidden aspects of healthcare. Dr. Jena's impactful research in health economics and policy spans diverse areas, from natural experiments in healthcare to the economics of medical innovation. Graduating Phi Beta Kappa from MIT and earning both an MD and PhD i...2024-01-0359 minThe Rest is Health#40- SSD interviews Mark Bittman | Ex-NY Times Food Author | The Bittman ProjectSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Mark Bittman, the author of 30 books, including the How to Cook Everything series and the #1 New York Times bestseller VB6: Eat Vegan Before 6:00 to Lose Weight and Restore Your Health . . . for Good. He was a food journalist and columnist, opinion columnist, and the lead magazine food writer at the New York Times, where he started writing in 1984 and stayed for 30 years. Bittman has starred in four television series, including Showtime’s Emmy-winning Years of Living Dangerously. He is a longtime TOD...2023-11-2853 minThe Rest is Health#39- SSD interviews Dr. Dean Ornish | Preventive Medicine and Heart Health | Reversing Heart DiseaseSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Dean Ornish, a distinguished physician, researcher, and advocate for preventing and reversing heart disease through lifestyle changes.Dr. Dean Ornish is a distinguished American physician, researcher, and advocate for preventing and reversing heart disease through lifestyle changes. He's the president and founder of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Ornish's approach combines a plant-based diet, exercise, stress management, and support groups, with his "Program for Reversing...2023-10-3159 minThe Rest is Health#38- SSD interviews Raj Patel | World Food System Research | The Ants & The GrasshopperSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Raj Patel, a distinguished author, filmmaker, and academic with a wealth of experience in diverse fields. Raj Patel, holds a Research Professor position at the University of Texas, Austin. He earned degrees from the University of Oxford, the London School of Economics, and Cornell University. With experience at the World Bank and WTO, he's testified on global food crisis causes for US, UK, and EU governments and is a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems. H...2023-10-0351 minThe Rest is Health#37- SSD interviews Dr. Richard Peet, J.D., Ph.D. | Cannabinoids | PrebioticsSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Richard Peet, J.D., Ph.D., who has more than 30 years experience in cross-functional scientific, legal and business leadership roles spanning research operations, intellectual property strategy and business development in the life sciences industry. He is an entrepreneurial-minded scientist, inventor, lawyer and business leader with material involvement in multiple successful investor exits.Some topics that will be covered today but are not limited to are Fecal Transplantation, Prebiotics, Short Chain Fatty Acids, Leaky Gut, Ultra Processed Foods, Endotoxins, Polyphenols and...2023-08-291h 11The Rest is Health#36- SSD interviews Milene Brownlow, M.S., Ph.D. | Nutritional Neuroscience | Ketogenic DietSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Milene Brownlow, M.S., Ph.D., a health scientist with a focus on Nutritional Neuroscience.Dr. Brownlow earned her Ph.D. in medical science with a concentration in Neural Science from the University of South Florida where she studied the role of diet induced ketosis and calorie restriction on Alzheimer's Pathology. She was awarded a Post Doctoral Fellowship to investigate nutritional approaches to optimizing brain health and cognitive performance at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in...2023-08-1554 minThe Rest is Health#35- SSD interviews Mimi Guarneri, MD. | Leader in Integrative Medicine | The Science of Natural HealingSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Mimi Guarneri, MD., a board-certified physician in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, and Integrative Holistic Medicine.As a recognized leader in Integrative Medicine, she founded The Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and served on the Founding Board of the American Board Physician Specialties in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Guarneri's distinguished career includes serving as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego, and as the Medical Director of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine for 15 years...2023-08-0144 minThe Rest is Health#34- SSD interviews Michael Snyder, Ph.D. | Genomics Projects | Omics TechnologiesSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Michael Snyder, Ph.D., a distinguished genomics and personalized medicine expert, and the Chair of the Dept. of Genetics at Stanford University School of Medicine.Michael Snyder, Ph.D., is the Chair of the Dept. of Genetics at Stanford University School of Medicine since 2009. He is also the Director of the Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine. With a background in Chemistry and Biology, he has made significant contributions to the field of genomics and proteomics. His lab, the Snyder...2023-07-1954 minThe Rest is Health#33- SSD interviews Dr. Jed Fahey ScD | Broccoli Sprouts | ChemopreventionSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Jed Fahey ScD, a nutritional biochemist with broad training and extensive background in plant physiology, human nutrition, phytochemistry and nutritional biochemistry.His research addresses the induction by phytochemicals, of cytoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant responses in mammalian systems. This work draws on elements of natural product chemistry, enzymology, nutritional epidemiology and clinical research to develop nutritional strategies for chronic disease prevention in humans. Many of these studies deal with the glucosinolates and isothiocyanates that are found primarily in cruciferous vegetables...2023-07-041h 27The Rest is Health#32- SSD interviews Dr. Stephen Devries | Gaples Institute | Nutrition for Optimal HealthSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Stephen Devries, a preventive cardiologist and Executive Director of the Gaples Institute, an educational nonprofit with the mission of advancing the role of nutrition and lifestyle in medicine. Dr. Devries has also been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of Nutrition in the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.In his primary role as Executive Director of the nonprofit Gaples Institute, Dr. Devries is the course director for a condensed online nutrition course for health professionals—a groundbreaking educational to...2023-06-271h 02The Rest is Health#31- SSD interviews Dr. Nathan S. Bryan, Ph.D. | Molecular Medicine | Nitric Oxide BiochemistrySend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Nathan S. Bryan, Ph.D., a successful entrepreneur who has commercialized his nitric oxide technology through the formation of Human, to the Power of N, Inc (formerly Neogenis Labs) where he is a Founder and inventor.Specifically, Dr. Bryan was the first to describe nitrite and nitrate as indispensable nutrients required for optimal cardiovascular health. He was the first to demonstrate and discover an endocrine function of nitric oxide via the formation of S-nitrosoglutathione and inorganic nitrite. Through the drug di...2023-06-1343 minThe Rest is Health#30- SSD interviews Rob Besner, PScD. | Lyme Disease | TherasageSend us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Rob Besner, PScD., a Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Therasage, as well as a health and wellness advocate.Therasage was founded to help manage and overcome Chronic Lyme Disease using natural, healthful regimens such as infrared technology and negative ions. Therasage offers easy-to-use and affordable products made with natural earth elements like jade and tourmaline to enhance deep penetrating infrared and generate negative ions. Their products are designed to address the benefits of nature and bring the positive forces...2023-06-011h 17The Rest is Health#29- SSD interviews Admiral Richard Childs, M.D. Pt. 3/3Send us a textSome highlights of this episode will include Depression and Anxiety.Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Admiral Richard Childs, M.D., a Clinical Director at the NIH Institute who is also known for being appointed as Assistant United States Surgeon General Rear Admiral (2nd star-Upper Half) Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service. Some of their professional accomplishments include:Professional AccomplishmentsSenior investigator at the NHLBI for more than 25 years conducting first-in-human research in the field of experimental allogeneic hematopoietic stem...2023-05-3016 minThe Rest is Health#28- SSD interviews Admiral Richard Childs, M.D. Pt. 2/3Send us a textSome highlights of this episode will include Lifestyle Risk Factors for Cancer, Stress, Radiation, Inflammation and Cytokines. Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Admiral Richard Childs, M.D., a Clinical Director at the NIH Institute who is also known for being appointed as Assistant United States Surgeon General Rear Admiral (2nd star-Upper Half) Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service. Some of their professional accomplishments include:Professional AccomplishmentsSenior investigator at the NHLBI for more than 25 years conducting first-in-human research in t...2023-05-1615 minThe Rest is Health#27- SSD interviews Admiral Richard Childs, M.D. Pt. 1/3Send us a textSome highlights of this episode will include Immunotherapy, Viral Fossils, Solid Tumors, and Apoptosis.Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Admiral Richard Childs, M.D., a Clinical Director at the NIH Institute who is also known for being appointed as Assistant United States Surgeon General Rear Admiral (2nd star-Upper Half) Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service. Some of their professional accomplishments include:Professional AccomplishmentsSenior investigator at the NHLBI for more than 25 years conducting first-in-human research in the field of...2023-05-0218 minThe Rest is Health#26- SSD interviews Dr. Valter Longo Pt.3Send us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Valter Longo, an Italian-American biogerontologist and cell biologist known for his studies on the role of fasting and nutrient response genes on cellular protection aging and diseases as well as for proposing that longevity is regulated by similar genes and mechanisms in many eukaryotes. Professor Longo’s core objectives are: to offer treatment and other health services to patients with serious diseases and to those who seek to halt the onset of such diseases; to educate the public—both adults and yout...2023-04-1835 minThe Rest is Health#25- SSD interviews Dr. Valter Longo Pt.2Send us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Valter Longo, an Italian-American biogerontologist and cell biologist known for his studies on the role of fasting and nutrient response genes on cellular protection aging and diseases as well as for proposing that longevity is regulated by similar genes and mechanisms in many eukaryotes. Professor Longo’s core objectives are: to offer treatment and other health services to patients with serious diseases and to those who seek to halt the onset of such diseases; to educate the public—both adults and yout...2023-04-0432 minThe Rest is Health#24- SSD interviews Dr. Valter Longo Pt.1Send us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Valter Longo, an Italian-American biogerontologist and cell biologist known for his studies on the role of fasting and nutrient response genes on cellular protection aging and diseases as well as for proposing that longevity is regulated by similar genes and mechanisms in many eukaryotes. Professor Longo’s core objectives are: to offer treatment and other health services to patients with serious diseases and to those who seek to halt the onset of such diseases; to educate the public—both adults and yout...2023-03-2135 min
The Rest is Health#23- SSD interviews "The Olive Oil Hunter" T.J. Robinson Pt.3Send us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview "The Olive Oil Hunter" T.J. Robinson. In this episode, they will review all the wonderful benefits of Olive Oil and why it is essential to have in your diet. Health Benefits of Olive OilRich in Good Fats – Monounsaturated & Polyunsaturated fatsLarge amounts of AntioxidantsAnti-Inflammatory – can help reduce chronic inflammationPrevents Heart Disease by lowered LDL (bad) CholesterolPrevents StrokesPrevents Dementia and Alzheimer’s DiseaseReduces risk for Type 2 DiabetesHel...2023-03-0632 min
The Rest is Health#22- SSD interviews "The Olive Oil Hunter" T.J. Robinson Pt.2Send us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview "The Olive Oil Hunter" T.J. Robinson. In this episode, they will review all the wonderful benefits of Olive Oil and why it is essential to have in your diet. Health Benefits of Olive OilRich in Good Fats – Monounsaturated & Polyunsaturated fatsLarge amounts of AntioxidantsAnti-Inflammatory – can help reduce chronic inflammationPrevents Heart Disease by lowered LDL (bad) CholesterolPrevents StrokesPrevents Dementia and Alzheimer’s DiseaseReduces risk for Type 2 DiabetesHel...2023-02-2740 min
The Rest is Health#21- SSD interviews "The Olive Oil Hunter" T.J. Robinson Pt.1Send us a textLink to T.J. Robinson's special offer to our viewers - https://freshpressedoliveoil.com/c/PCSS001_Q123/tjJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview "The Olive Oil Hunter" T.J. Robinson. In this episode, they will review all the wonderful benefits of Olive Oil and why it is essential to have in your diet. Health Benefits of Olive OilRich in Good Fats – Monounsaturated & Polyunsaturated fatsLarge amounts of AntioxidantsAnti-Inflammatory – can help reduce chronic inflammationPrevents Heart Disease by lower...2023-02-2036 min
The Rest is Health#20- Introducing Solid Foods to Babies Pt.2Send us a textAuthors from the book "The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan", Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile discuss "Introducing Solid Foods to Babies". "The main source of food and nutrition for the baby for the first four to six months should be exclusively breast milk or formula when the mother cannot for whatever reason use breast milk. So when and how to start introducing solid foods to your child? The most important thing is to observe when your child is ready. The academy of pediatrics in the United States has recommended six mo...2023-02-1715 min
Chapter X with Michael KayThe Sicilian Secret Diet Plan with Dr. Cammarata, MD and Dr. Campanile, MDThe problem with a lot of ''diets'' is that nobody can stay on one they don’t enjoy. But eating well doesn’t have to mean a boring diet. My guests today demonstrate how a healthy lifestyle can be easy and enjoyable. I’m joined by two physicians who are husband and wife: psychiatrist Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Harvard-trained cardiologist, Dr. Giovanni Campanile. They are the authors behind The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan—a treasure of knowledge and advice to live healthfully through your lifespan. They share how the Sicilian way of eating a...2023-02-1554 min
The Rest is Health#19- Introducing Solid Foods to Babies Pt.1Send us a textAuthors from the book "The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan", Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile discuss "Introducing Solid Foods to Babies". "The main source of food and nutrition for the baby for the first four to six months should be exclusively breast milk or formula when the mother cannot for whatever reason use breast milk. So when and how to start introducing solid foods to your child? The most important thing is to observe when your child is ready. The academy of pediatrics in the United States has recommended six mo...2023-02-1413 min
The Rest is Health#18- Breastfeeding Pt. 2Send us a textAuthors from the book "The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan", Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile discuss breastfeeding. "Why do we want to breastfeed our children? Why is it so important to do so? What are the benefits for the infants? What are the benefits for the mother? Are they short term or long term benefits? We know how important nutrition is especially in the first year of a child's life. It sets the basis for the brain function, physical growth and any future predisposition to chronic illness.. So we want to...2023-01-2715 min
The Rest is Health#17- Breastfeeding Pt. 1Send us a textAuthors from the book "The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan", Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile discuss breastfeeding. "Why do we want to breastfeed our children? Why is it so important to do so? What are the benefits for the infants? What are the benefits for the mother? Are they short term or long term benefits? We know how important nutrition is especially in the first year of a child's life. It sets the basis for the brain function, physical growth and any future predisposition to chronic illness.. So we want to...2023-01-1123 min
The Rest is Health#16- Sex Drive, Fertility & PregnancySend us a textAuthors from the book "The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan", Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile discuss Sex Drive, Fertility and Pregnancy. "Fertility is a person's ability to conceive children. A woman is considered infertile if she's unable to get pregnant after at least one year of unprotected sex. Fertility of course also includes the male partner's ability to get the woman pregnant. Many of the lifestyle factors that affect fertility, affect both the man and the woman. Approximately, 15% of couples in the U.S. are infertile. Evidence shows that nutrition ca...2022-11-1627 minThe Rest is Health#15- Food Synergy and Seasonality 2Send us a textAuthors from the book "The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan", Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile discuss how different foods interact with each other as well as the benefits of eating in season."A benefit of buying local and in season is that the carbon footprint is much better and is important for sustainable agriculture. More water is needed to grow produce out of season, so water resources are strained. Supporting local farmers helps sustain the local economy and helps the local farmer maintain quality soil and helps support the workers of...2022-10-2514 min
The Rest is Health#14- Food Synergy and SeasonalitySend us a textAuthors from the book "The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan", Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile discuss how different foods interact with each other as well as the benefits of eating in season."A benefit of buying local and in season is that the carbon footprint is much better and is important for sustainable agriculture. More water is needed to grow produce out of season, so water resources are strained. Supporting local farmers helps sustain the local economy and helps the local farmer maintain quality soil and helps support the workers of...2022-09-2727 minThe Rest is Health#13- Introduction to Macro and Micronutrients Pt.4Send us a textMany fans and podcast listeners have been reaching out to Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile to understand more about Macro and Micronutrients. "The National Academy of Medicine recommends that adults get a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day, or just over 7 grams for every 20 pounds of body weight. [1] This is probably not enough, most of the data support that the minimum amount should be close to 1,2 grams per kilogram which in pounds is 0.6 or .7 per pounds, and for athletes and...2022-09-2019 minThe Rest is Health#12- Introduction to Macro and Micronutrients Pt.3Send us a textMany fans and podcast listeners have been reaching out to Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile to understand more about Macro and Micronutrients. “We’re going to talk about another very important macronutrient and that would be “fat”. Fat is necessary. We have to eat small amounts of fat. There are some kinds of fats like fatty acids which the body cannot produce on its’ own. That’s why we have to make sure to introduce them with our diet. Just as all carbohydrates are not created equal, similarly, not all fats are...2022-09-1425 minThe Rest is Health#11- Introduction to Macro and Micronutrients Pt.2Send us a textMany fans and podcast listeners have been reaching out to understand more about Macro and Micronutrients. Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile open up the conversation and focus on Macro nutrients in this week's podcast. Micronutrients refer mainly to vitamins and minerals that are essential for optimal health. Micronutrients are essential for life, especially for growth of cells, bone health, the production of ATP or energy molecules in the cells, the proper function of our immune system, and helping the blood coagulation system so that we can stop bl...2022-08-2919 minThe Rest is Health#10- Introduction to Macro and Micronutrients Pt.1Send us a textMany fans and podcast listeners have been reaching out to understand more about Macro and Micronutrients. Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile open up the conversation and focus on Macro nutrients in this week's podcast. Macronutrients are the nutrients that people require regularly and in large quantities to create the energy needed to perform bodily functions and physical activities.Macronutrients are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, some people also include water as part of macronutrients. Most of the body’s energy and calories come from macronutrients. Each type of macronutrient has...2022-08-0827 minThe Rest is Health#09- Heart and Brain HealthSend us a textIn this episode, Dr. Cammarata and Dr. Campanile will discuss the different ways that one can improve health in both their heart and brain and why it matters so much to do so.Globally, nearly 18.6 million people died of cardiovascular disease in 2019, the latest year for which worldwide statistics are calculated. That reflects a 17.1% increase over the past decade. There were more than 523.2 million cases of cardiovascular disease in 2019, an increase of 26.6% compared with 2010. In the US a person dies from heart disease every 36 seconds, and 659,000 die every year. 2200 Americans die o...2022-07-141h 04The Rest is Health#08- FlavonoidsSend us a textJoin Dr. Cammarata and Dr. Campanile on this week's episode about Flavonoids. Flavonoids are naturally found in fruits, vegetables, wine, tea and chocolate.Best known flavonoids: Quercetin, kaempferol, catechins and anthocyanidinsResponsible for the rich colors of fruits and vegetables such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries.There are over 6000 known flavonoids Most Americans get flavonoids from: Flavon-3-ols in black and green tea. It is recommended that we get 1000 mg of flavonoids per day which would be 6-10 serv...2022-06-2022 min
The Rest is Health#07- The Mediterranean DietSend us a textThe Mediterranean Diet is a traditional way of eating used in countries of the Mediterranean basin including places such as Italy and Sicily, Spain, France, and Greece. There are numerous studies that have scientifically shown that the Mediterranean Diet can prevent heart disease, diabetes cancer, dementia, infertility and cancer. Here, we will discuss which different foods that can be enjoyed within this diet and why they work. Find more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Book: https://www.amazon.c...2022-05-1746 min
Difficult Conversations -Lessons I learned as an ICU PhysicianHealth Benefits of the Sicilian DietWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am lucky to have as mu Co-host, Elizabeth Poret-Christ, who is the Managing Director of The Orsini Way. Our two guests today are, Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile, who wrote the book, The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan, which introduces the pleasure and wonderful health benefits of the Sicilian version of the Mediterranean Diet. Dr. Campanile is a Clinical and Functional Cardiologist and Founding Director of the Chambers Center for Well-Being in Morristown, NJ. He’s board-certified in five different specialties and subspecialties including Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiolo...2022-04-1849 minThe Rest is HealthHealth Tips- GrainsSend us a textHi Everyone, Dr. Giovanni and Dr. Sandra are back with a fabulous episode based on their book, The Sicilian Secret Diet. This episode is all about Grains!. Don't forget to check out the website at www.Secretsicilan.com and follow us at Instagram @secretsicilian Find more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-4-color-trade/dp/189969496X/Our Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWZLCM6HYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@siciliansecretdiet...2021-12-1027 minThe Rest is HealthHealth Tip - Nuts, Seeds, and Dried FruitSend us a textIn this episode of the Sicilian Secret Diet Podcast Giovanni and Sandra talk about the many health benefits of having Nuts, Seeds and Dried Fruit in your dietFind more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-4-color-trade/dp/189969496X/Our Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWZLCM6HYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@siciliansecretdietInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siciliansecretdiet/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-106204798725447Tiktok...2021-10-0618 minThe Rest is HealthHealth Tips- The Best Oils for HealthSend us a textIn this Episode Dr. Sandra and Dr. Giovanni discuss the best Oils for heart health. Olive Oil VS Avocado! Is Coconut the magic answer?Find more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-4-color-trade/dp/189969496X/Our Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWZLCM6HYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@siciliansecretdietInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siciliansecretdiet/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-106204798725447Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@si...2021-09-2810 minThe Rest is HealthHealth Tip- Fish!Send us a textIn this episode Giovanni and Sandra discuss the many health benefits of eating fish up to three times per week.Find more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-4-color-trade/dp/189969496X/Our Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWZLCM6HYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@siciliansecretdietInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siciliansecretdiet/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-106204798725447Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siciliansecretdietApple Podcasts...2021-08-1710 minThe Rest is Health#06- SupplementsSend us a textwww.coraeon.com for more information From the Smash hit book, The Secret Sicilian Diet Plan, authors Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile talk about the benefits of supplements with Giovanni's business partner Integrative Pharmacist, Scott Berliner.Dr. Sandra's secret recipe , Grouper with Capers and Kalamata Olives.About the supplements discussed on the show:Coming Soon.Find more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Bo...2021-04-281h 00The Rest is Health#05- Dirt!Send us a textFrom the Smash hit book, The Secret Sicilian Diet Plan, authors Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile talk about the benefits of Dirt and the importance of Soil, with Special Guest, Daniel, a permaculture farmer in North Carolina and also their Son!Dr. Sandra's secret recipe , Minestrone!Find more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-4-color-trade/dp/189969496X/Our Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWZLCM6HYoutube: h...2021-04-2157 minThe Rest is Health#04- On FireSend us a textFrom the Smash hit book, The Secret Sicilian Diet Plan, authors Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile talk about Inflammation and the benefits of the Sicilian Diet in Reducing it.Dr. Sandra's secret recipe , Salsa Di Pomodoro!Find more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-4-color-trade/dp/189969496X/Our Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWZLCM6HYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@siciliansecretdietInstagram: https://www.instagram.c...2021-03-2658 minThe Rest is Health#03- You Gotta Have Friends!Send us a textFrom the Smash hit book, The Secret Sicilian Diet Plan, authors Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile talk about the Microbiome.Dr. Sandra's secret recipe , Sicilian Grilled Vegetables.Find more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-4-color-trade/dp/189969496X/Our Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWZLCM6HYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@siciliansecretdietInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siciliansecretdiet/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-1062047987254472021-03-2250 minThe Rest is Health#02- Broccoli!Send us a textFrom the Smash hit book, The Secret Sicilian Diet Plan, authors Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile talk about the Benefits of Broccoli!Dr. Sandra's secret recipe , Broccoli and Cauliflower Pasta Sauce.Find more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-4-color-trade/dp/189969496X/Our Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWZLCM6HYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@siciliansecretdietInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siciliansecretdiet/F...2021-03-1234 minThe Rest is Health#01- Beans!Send us a textThis is Episode One from the dynamic couple Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile. Authors of the smash hit book, "The Secret Sicilian Diet Plan"Todays Episode is all about the benefits of Beans!Find more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-4-color-trade/dp/189969496X/Our Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWZLCM6HYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@siciliansecretdietInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siciliansecretdiet/F...2021-03-0837 min