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Humarian HealthHumarian Health Podcast: StrokesOn this episode of the Humarian Health Podcast, Amy and Dr. Benzinger are joined by stroke specialist Dr. Amytis Towfighi, MD, to discuss strokes and talk about her book, “What You Must Know About Strokes: How to Recover from a Stroke and Prevent another Stroke”. Dr. Towfighi talks about her reasoning for wanting to write a book about stroke and points out how little attention it receives compared to its prevalence and severity. Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the world and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, yet few people know what to do whe...
2021-01-2636 minHumarian HealthHumarian Health Podcast - Dr Clifton Meador - Little Book of Doctor's RulesOn this episode of the Humarian Health Podcast, Amy and Dr. Benzinger are joined by Dr. Clifton Meador, MD, to discuss his book, The Little Book of Doctors’ Rules: A Practical Guide to the Art of Healing. Dr. Meador is a retired physician and professor of medicine emeritus at Vanderbilt Medical School. He shares his background in medicine and explains what events in his career led to his desire to write a book on rules for doctors. They discuss Dr. Meador’s four major categories of patients that exhibit symptoms but no disease and discuss why he uses patient diaries to d...
2020-12-1530 minHumarian HealthHHP Expert – Dr. Donald S. Teig - High Performance VisionOn this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B are joined by Dr. Donald S. Teig, author of High Performance Vision, to talk about visual performance in sports and in life. Dr. Teig starts by talking about his background in psychology and how that shaped his interest in all aspects of visual performance. Dr. Teig explains how depth perception, peripheral awareness, eye-hand coordination, visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and many other visual parameters all factor into vision performance. They discuss the impact of stress on vision and why athletes often report improved visual performance when they’re “in the zone”. Dr. Teig tal...
2020-06-0936 minHumarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Mandip S Kang, MD, FASN - The Doctor's Kidney DietsOn this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B are joined by Dr. Mandip S. Kang, MD, FASN, to discuss food, kidney health, kidney disease, and how they all tie together with his book, The Doctor’s Kidney Diets: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Kang starts by discussing what he learned during his training in nephrology that led him to write his book. He gives a brief rundown of kidney functions in the body before describing the three most common kinds of kidney disorders: congenital kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and chro...
2020-05-1132 min
Humarian HealthHHP - Dr. Shawn Benzinger - Stress Kills: How Stress Shows Up & What It Can Do - Part 3This week, we're bringing you the final part of Dr. B’s series on stress. Amy sits down with Dr. B for a discussion on how your mindset can affect the way you deal with stress. They start off by giving examples of how their mindsets have changed in their own lives recently and the effects those changes have had on their personal stress levels. Dr. B. outlines some problematic tendencies that can arise with fixed mindsets compared to growth mindsets, like gravitating towards known quantities instead of seeking out new experiences, declaring relationships as broken before first trying to wo...
2020-04-0731 minHumarian HealthHHP - Dr. Shawn Benzinger - Stress Kills: How Stress Shows Up & What It Can Do - Part 2Join us this week for part 2 of Dr. B’s series on stress. Amy sits down with Dr. B for a discussion on the physiological effects of stress. They talk about major stressful events and what they mean for individual stress levels. Dr. B and Amy each mention some of the major symptoms they experience when they feel stressed. They talk about some of the most common stress symptoms cited after major stressful events, and then Dr. B breaks down some of these symptoms by going into detail about the physiological effects that stress can have on the body. They al...
2020-03-0331 minHumarian HealthHHP - Dr. Shawn Benzinger - Stress Kills: How Stress Shows Up & What It Can Do - Part 1We have all kinds of great guests lined up for 2020, but we’re kicking off the year guest-less as Amy joins Dr. Benzinger for the start of a three-episode series about stress. This first episode is all about how stress shows up in our bodies and what it can do. Topics covered include doctor visits due to stress, common symptoms of stress, technology, and social media, and how to approach stress management day-to-day versus long term. In the second half of the show, they discuss the increased pace of everyday life today compared to a decade ago, the connection of wo...
2020-02-0323 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Earl Mindell - What’s in Your Blood & Why You Should CareOn this week’s show, Dr. B is joined by returning guest, Dr. Earl Mindell, RPH, MH, PhD, to discuss his book, What's in Your Blood and Why You Should Care: How to Cleanse and Detoxify Your Blood for Optimum Health, co-authored by Gene Bruno. They get right into it with some talk about what kinds of harmful chemicals are in our water supply and how the water quality compares to 50 years ago. Then they dive into Vitamin D deficiency, cholesterol, and what can happen when harmful chemicals make it into our bloodstreams. Dr. Mindell goes into some specifics on ho...
2020-01-0827 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - James William Templeton - I Used to Have CancerOn this week’s show, Dr. B is joined by James Templeton to discuss his book, I Used to Have Cancer: How I Found My Own Way Back to Health. James tells Dr. B about his background as a successful business and family man, his family’s history with cancer, and why that history led him to becoming a fitness fanatic. He talks about his stage 4 melanoma diagnosis, and his subsequent depression, job loss, divorce, and news that the cancer had spread to his lymphatic system. After learning that he’d have at best a 20% chance to live 3-5 more years...
2019-12-0332 min
Humarian HealthHHP - Dr. Brittany Henderson, MD, What You Must Know About Hashimoto’s DiseaseOn this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. are joined by Brittany Henderson, MD, to discuss her book, What You Must Know About Hashimoto’s Disease: Restoring Thyroid Health Through Traditional and Complementary Medicine. Dr. Henderson talks about her background as a board-certified endocrinologist and what led her to opening a thyroid specific practice and writing a book on Hashimoto’s disease. She discusses the overall the prevalence of hypothyroidism, how suffering from one autoimmune disease can make you more susceptible to other autoimmune issues, and outlines some of the major symptoms of thyroid issues, like fatigue, weight gain, reprod...
2019-11-0431 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Tony Kantzavelos - Pharmacist and Owner of Nora ApothecaryOn this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. are joined by Tony Kantzavelos, a pharmacist and owner of Nora Apothecary to talk about compounding, specialized pharmaceutical preparations, and his business. Tony tells us a little about Nora Apothecary and what separates a compounding pharmacy from a typical one. He describes the process of compounding and the many different forms that compound pharmaceutical products can take. Tony goes over the numerous scenarios in which compounding drugs offers benefits over traditionally produced big pharma drugs. He then talks about the growth of big pharmaceutical companies, how that has impacted the role of...
2019-10-0835 min
Humarian HealthHHP - Dr. Ryan Bentley - The truth about everyday products with added probioticsThis week, we welcome Dr. Ryan Bentley back to the show. He joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about probiotics in everyday products. You can now find orange juice, milk, lotion, makeup, and many other products that claim to be loaded with probiotics. Are they effective? Can they act as substitutes for probiotic supplements or fermented foods? Do the sugars in some of these products activate probiotics prematurely? How much do we really know about the effects of the probiotics in these products with current research? Dr. Bentley dives into all of this and more, so stay tuned!
2019-09-0912 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Jodi Smith - Losing Weight, Eating Well, and Dieting - Part 2In part 2 of our dietary discussion with Jodi Smith, Amy and Dr. B. join Jodi to discuss nutrients, dietary trends, and how to form long-term healthy eating habits. Topics discussed include: · Why a keto diet can reduce the likelihood of heart disease for some people and increase it for others, and why the idea that keto is a good diet for everyone that’s obese is probably not true.· Best practices and tools for making sure your diet is giving you essential nutrients that you need to function.· Why Jodi won’t even see clients until they complete a written 3-day di...
2019-08-0629 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Jodi Smith - Losing Weight, Eating Well, and Dieting - Part 1We have a 2-parter for you this time! In part one, Jodi Smith returns to the show to talk with Amy and Dr. B. about losing weight, keeping it off, and where diets like Whole 30, paleo, and keto fit into the mix. Jodi is a medical nutritionist and the creator of Plateology.com. Topics discussed include: · Major reasons people go on diets· Why we need to be better about considering the bigger picture regarding our weight· A deep dive into some shocking statistics on the current obesity epidemic· Why making the right food choices is not enough to maintain a heal...
2019-07-1028 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Jolene Brighten - Hormonal Birth ControlThis week’s show is a good one, folks! Dr. B. is joined by nutritional biochemist and leading expert in women’s medicine, Dr. Jolene Brighten, to discuss hormonal birth control and her book, Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill. After some talk about general hormonal birth control statistics, Dr. Brighten talks about potential short-term and long-term side effects of prolonged birth control pill use, her personal history with birth control, and how her personal experience with patients drove her to explore this...
2019-06-0533 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Laura Stevens - Solving the Puzzle of your Hard-to-Raise ChildOn this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. are joined by Laura Stevens, author of Solving the Puzzle of your ADD/ADHD Child: Natural Alternatives for Hard-to-Raise Children. Laura tells Amy and Dr. B. how she became interested in the topic of ADD/ADHD and how this led her to write her first book, How to Feed Your Hyperactive Child. Laura describes the importance of clean diets when dealing with hyperactive children and why it’s especially important for parents to be on the lookout for dyes on ingredients labels. She talks about the impact of sugars, whether organic and...
2019-05-0626 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Swathi RaoOn this week’s show, Dr. B. is joined by Swathi Rao, owner and CEO of local Indiana practice, Be Well Family Care. Be Well Family Care is a family practice with a focus on integrated care, or what Swathi calls “smart medicine.” This means that the practice tries to utilize everything that research brings to them, whether it be traditional, alternative, or functional medicine. Swathi talks about her background in traditional medicine and the catalyst that caused her to favor integrated care over purely traditional medicine. Dr. B. asks about Swathi why the kitchen takes up a third of their...
2019-04-1029 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Amy Medling, Healing PCOSOn this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. are joined by Amy Medling to talk about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and her book, Healing PCOS: A 21-Day Plan for Reclaiming Your Health and Life with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Amy talks about her personal struggles as a woman growing up with undiagnosed PCOS and why 50-70% of women with PCOS remain undiagnosed. She talks about how her PCOS symptoms led to gaslighting from doctors. There is no magic pill to cure PCOS, so Amy explains why changing your mindset about your body is the first and most important step in fi...
2019-03-1228 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Sandra Kaufmann: Why We Age and How to Stop ItOn this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. are joined by Sandra Kaufmann to discuss her new book, The Kaufmann Protocol: Why We Age and How to Stop It. Amy and Dr. B. ask Dr. Kaufmann about her background as a tropical ecologist and plant physiologist, why she decided to become an anesthesiologist, and how she used her diverse scientific background to unravel the mysteries of aging. She explains why the Kaufmann Protocol is the first ever comprehensive scientific system to explain why we age and what we can do to decelerate that process. Dr. Kaufmann outlines her protocol by...
2019-02-1227 min
Humarian HealthHHP - Dr. Ryan Bentley - How long does it take to see the effects of probiotics?Dr. Ryan Bentley returns to the show this week to have another fun chat with Amy and Dr. B. about probiotics. The big question of the day: how long does it take to see the effects of probiotics? According to Dr. Bentley, it depends. The trio delves into why there isn’t one definitive answer to this question. They discuss some of the different factors that can cause variability in this time-frame and talk about some easy ways to tell that a probiotic is having an effect. Dr. Bentley talks about why the initial response to probiotic effects can sometimes ap...
2019-01-1014 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Rajiv Sharma: Pursuit of Gut Happiness, Edition 2Today, we welcome back board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Rajiv K. Sharma, MD. Amy sits down with Dr. Sharma to discuss the new edition of his book, Pursuit of Gut Happiness. Dr. Sharma talks about the new edition’s updates to spices and herbs and its increased emphasis on turmeric. Then he dives into some more specific benefits, like how mint affects smooth muscle spasms and stomach pain and how ginger can affect joint pain and aches. Dr. Sharma then disappoints Amy by dispelling the myth that ginger ale has any actual ginger in it to provide benefits. It doesn’t. Amy then...
2018-12-1312 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Syd Singer & Soma Grismaijer, Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and BrasThis week’s show is all about bras! Or rather, the lack thereof. Amy is joined by Humarian’s Community Manager, Christina Conlon, to talk to Sydney Ross Singer and Soma Grismaijer about their book, "Dressed to Kill: The Link between Breast Cancer and Bras”. Syd and Soma work in the field of “applied medical anthropology” with a focus on how culture and lifestyle can make us sick. Soma begins by sharing her story of finding a lump in her breast and how a prior experience in Fiji led to the idea that constriction from bras could be a potential cause of b...
2018-12-0642 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Jeffrey Anshel - Macular DegenerationOur guest this week is Dr. Jeffrey Anshel, optometrist and author of Smart Medicine for Your Eyes. Amy and Dr. B chat with Dr. Ansel about eye exams, carrots, and eye diseases. Dr. Ansel explains the three “O’s” and how overall nutrition can affect our eyes. He also spends some time discussing the effect of continued electronic use on our ocular health. Tune in to find out why the windows to the soul are also the mirrors for the body! You can find Smart Medicine for Your Eyes on amazon.com and wherever books are sold.
2018-11-2928 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Becca Coffin - Knowing Your Family's WhyOn this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. are joined by Becca Coffin, an intentional living coach, to discuss living intentionally, the importance of identifying core values, and the dangers of fear-based decision making. Becca talks about how her background with her local church and project management led her down the path to become an intentional living coach. They discuss why so many people are living on autopilot, living in survival mode, or just aren’t feeling fulfilled by life. Becca describes the process of intentional living coaching, starting by identifying core values, then trying to establish a “why”. She desc...
2018-11-1528 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Denise Dilworth, Reiki MasterOur guest this week is Reiki master Denise Dilworth. Denise joins Amy to discuss the art of Reiki healing and the benefits it can provide. She talks to Amy about the three levels of Reiki masters, the way that Reiki works to heal the body, the nature of attunements, the difference between Reiki and other healing arts, why someone might want to consider seeing a Reiki master, what a typical Reiki session looks like, and how to find a good Reiki master.
2018-11-0133 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Beth Booram, Spiritual DirectorOur guest this week is spiritual director Beth Booram. Beth is also an author, retreat leader, and co-founder and director of Sustainable Faith Indy. She joins Amy and Dr. B to outline the purpose of a spiritual director and the concept of a ministry of listening. Beth talks about what drew her to spiritual direction, what to expect from a session with a spiritual director, and explains the difference between spiritual direction and therapy.
2018-10-2516 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Pilar Jennings, PhD, To Heal a Wounded HeartOn this week’s show, psychotherapist Dr. Pilar Jennings, PhD, joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about Buddhism, psychotherapy, trauma, and to discuss her book, To Heal A Wounded Heart: The Transformative Power of Buddhism and Psychotherapy in Action. She describes her history with Buddhism, psychotherapy, and meditation, and how this background led her to bring them all together in her career. Pilar discusses how this unconventional version of therapy focused on being with and accepting silence can help children to open up that are not willing to with more conventional therapies. Sometimes, people don’t have the words to e...
2018-10-1825 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Liz Howerth, Family CounselorOn this week’s show, family counselor Liz Howerth joins Amy and Dr. B. to discuss counseling, self-motivation, and the importance of being honest with ourselves. Liz tells us how she got started and why she decided to become a family counselor. The gang discusses the nature of counseling and where it fits within the paradigm of therapy, psychology, and psychiatry, and they touch on recent shifts of acceptance in the public perception of counseling being a normal part of good mental health maintenance. Liz talks about EMDR and other modalities that are common in therapy today and discusses the ap...
2018-10-1132 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Gila Kurtz - with Dog is Good, National Walk Your Dog WeekOn this week’s show, we welcome Gila Kurtz for National Walk Your Dog Week. Gila joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about her website, Dog is Good, and her book, Fur Covered Wisdom: A Dog Can Change the Way You See the World. Gila discusses her background as a professional dog trainer and what inspired her to create Dog is Good. They talk about why Dog is Good is more focused on the messages than the products themselves, and Gila shares some of her favorite messages that customers have latched onto. She also explains how she is able to...
2018-10-0422 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Nick Nilsson - The Mad Scientist of MuscleOur guest this week is fitness trainer and author, Nick Nilsson. Nick joins Amy and Dr. B to talk about intense weight training and exercise. Tune in to find out why Nick ate 8-9,000 calories a day in college, what he has done to get kicked out of gyms, and why he’s known as the “Mad Scientist of Muscle”. Nick also talks about some more traditional exercises and tips for helping someone that wants to add more weight to their lifts. You can find more information about Nick and his weightlifting knowledge on his website, fitstep.com.
2018-09-2717 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Joan Pagano - FitnessOur guest this week is Joan Pagano, personal trainer and author of Strength Training: Exercises for Women. Joan joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about how our bodies change as we get older and how our fitness routines should be changing as we do. She discusses why cardiovascular is only part of the fitness equation, what else we should be doing to have a well-rounded workout, and why strength training, flexibility, and balance are all important components of a well-rounded fitness routine. She also touches on workouts for men vs. women, some common myths of strength training, common stretching...
2018-09-2031 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Megan Gilmore - Counselor and CoachOur guest this week is Megan Gilmore, executive director of Lark’s Song. Megan is a professional coach with a focus on positive psychology. Megan sits down with Amy and Dr. B. to chat about how she got into professional coaching and what led to the creation of Lark’s Song. She talks about the mission of Lark’s Song and how it helps clients to overcome obstacles and challenges on the way to wellbeing that they might not be able to overcome by themselves. Megan also describes the benefits of positive psychology, why habit formation is such an important compon...
2018-09-1330 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Jessica Vogelsang with Pawcurious - Animal Pain Awareness MonthOn this week’s show, Dr B. is joined by author and veterinarian Dr. Jessica Vogelsang with Pawcurious to discuss pain related to Animal Pain Awareness Month. They discuss how to recognize when an animal is in pain, acute pain vs. chronic pain, why certain breeds of animals are better at enduring pain than others, and why the stoic animals are the ones we need to keep the closest eye on. Dr Vogelsang discusses how the pet’s role in the family has changed family dynamics and priorities over time, and how this has helped raise awareness for chronic and acut...
2018-09-0626 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Shaw, Giving Your Cats an Enriched LifeOur guest this week is Dr. Elizabeth Shaw, a local veterinarian who specializes in cats. Dr. Shaw sits down with Amy and Dr. B to discuss feline enrichment, which is finding ways to provide cats with a sense of engagement, decrease boredom, and keep them mentally stimulated. Dr. Shaw covers a wide range of topics, such as importance of moisture rich diets, putting distance between food bowls and water bowls, walking cats with harnesses, fresh sunshine, cat cafes, cat tunnels and free floating shelves, laser pointers, music, declawing vs. trimming, cardboard boxes, scratching pads, plants for olfactory enrichment, and how...
2018-08-3042 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Sara Hemmick, Athletic Trainer in Private PracticeOn this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. are joined by Sara Hemmick, athletic trainer and owner of Myo-Fit. Sara joins the cast to talk about athletic training and how Myo-Fit differs from normal athletic training by specializing in manual therapy, or manipulative therapy. She educates us on the difference between manual therapy and physical therapy, why it’s so important to properly distinguish between the two, why manual therapy is so much more important in today’s world than it was 30 years ago and why her catch phrase is “soften, lengthen, strengthen.” Sara also talks about some of the instru...
2018-08-2227 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Patty Pavey, HypnosisOur guest this week is Patty Pavey, a local hypnotist. Patty joins Amy and Dr. B to talk about how she got into hypnosis, what exactly hypnosis is, who can and should look to hypnosis, what hypnosis actually feels like, how hypnosis differs from meditation, what kinds of issues hypnosis can help with, and what a typical hypnosis session looks like. Also, what in the world is a golf hypnotist?
2018-08-1522 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Vijaya Nair, MD: Prevent Cancer, Strokes, Heart Attacks and Other Deadly KillersOur guest this week is Vijaya Nair, MD, and author of Prevent Cancer, Strokes, Heart Attacks & Other Deadly Killers. Dr. Nair joins Amy and Dr. B to discuss her education in Eastern and Western medicines and how it affects the way she practices medicine today. The gang talks about pharmaceuticals and natural alternatives, inflammation and oxidation, and what diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and arthritis have in common. They also cover how diet affects disease, anti-inflammatory foods, and non-dietary ways to stay healthier and free of inflammation. You can find Prevent Cancer, Strokes, Heart Attacks & Other Deadly Killers on amazon.co...
2018-08-0930 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dani Landolt, Leader Dogs For the BlindOn this week’s episode, Dr. B is joined by Dani Landolt, the chief marketing officer for Leader Dogs for the Blind. Dani and Dr. B talk about how she moved from sports marketing to sales to the pet industry and spend some time discussing the background and mission behind Leader Dogs for the Blind. Dani describes the three main services offered by Leader Dogs for the Blind, namely guide dog training (including a dedicated deaf/blind Leader Dog training program), accelerated orientation and mobility training (white cane training), and a week long leadership camp for teenagers that are blind or...
2018-08-0222 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Jeffrey Anshel, OD, Food & Supplements for Optimal Vision CareOur guest this week is Dr. Jeffrey Anshel, optometrist and author of Smart Medicine for Your Eyes. Amy and Dr. B chat with Dr. Ansel about eye exams, carrots, and eye diseases. Dr. Ansel explains the three “O’s” and how overall nutrition can affect our eyes. He also spends some time discussing the effect of continued electronic use on our ocular health. Tune in to find out why the windows to the soul are also the mirrors for the body! You can find Smart Medicine for Your Eyes on amazon.com and wherever books are sold.
2018-07-2632 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Deva Khalsa, Natural Dog BookOur guest this week is Dr. Deva Khalsa, a pioneer in holistic veterinary medicine and author of Dr. Khalsa’s Natural Dog: Holistic Therapies, Nutrition, and Recipes for Healthier Dogs. Dr. Khalsa joins Amy and Dr. B. to outline how holistic medicine can make your animal’s body smarter, wiser, and more able to stay healthy and fight diseases. She discusses the importance of vetting your vet, differences between traditional medicine and holistic medicine, why veterinarian medicine has become a largely corporate-influenced field, and how this reality inspired her to write a book to help people become smarter pet owners. Dr...
2018-07-1930 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Bryant Johnson, The RBG WorkoutOur guest this week is Bryant Johnson, author of The RBG Workout. RBG, as in Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg! Bryant is the Supreme Court Justice’s personal trainer, and his book outlines the workout that he designed and guides her through twice a week. Bryant tells Amy and Dr. B all about his day job as a paratrooper in the Army Reserve and how he ended up as Justice Ginsberg’s personal trainer. He describes how he designed a customized workout for Justice Ginsburg to rebuild her strength after her bout with cancer, and how he uses this expe...
2018-07-1222 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Lorien Clemens with PetHub, Lost Pet Prevention MonthOur guest this week is Lorien Clemens with PetHub. Lorien joins Amy and Dr. B. to discuss all the things PetHub is doing to help protect, share, and nurture animals’ lives for pet parents. Lorien discusses why PetHub created Lost Pet Prevention Month in 2014 and how it has been used to provide resources for preventing lost pets and tools for finding them if they go AWOL (absent without a leash). She also discusses the importance of cat collars, external identification tags, pet licenses, rabies tags, pet tattoos, and why microchips alone are not reliable for finding lost pets. You can fi...
2018-07-0524 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, Healthy Heart DoctorOur guest this week is holistic cardiologist, Dr. Joel Kahn. Dr. Kahn joins the show to talk about the ins and outs of heart health, heart disease, and plant-based diets. Dr. Kahn describes his path to becoming a cardiologist and why he decided to switch to a plant-based diet early on in his life. He explains his integrated approach to cardiology, the benefits of plant-based diets, steps you can take to ensure healthier heart health now and later in life, how quickly the body responds to major changes in lifestyle, the impact of fatigue and sleep fatigue on the body...
2018-06-2833 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Larry Kay, Positively WoofOur guest this week is Larry Kay with Positively Woof. Larry joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about how his history in TV, music, media, and writing for Pink Panther and the Muppets led him to the pet industry, the creation of Positively Woof, and writing a book on dog training with President Obama’s dog trainer, Training the Best Dog Ever. Larry explains how “Positively Woof” went from his sign-off, to his motto, to his whole professional life and why Positively Woof is all about A.R.F. (Advocacy, Readiness, Fun). They also discuss misconceptions surrounding shelter dogs and ho...
2018-06-2131 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Hannah Zulueta with Maggie Loves OrbitAmy and Dr. B. are joined by pet blogger and Instagrammer, Hannah Zulueta after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about Boston terriers, Instagram, home cooking for pets, and her blog, Maggie Loves Orbit.
2018-06-2012 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Jessica Rhae Williams with You Did What With Your Weiner?Dr. B. is joined by blogger Jessica Rhae Williams after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about miniature doxens, why it’s unwise to make assumptions about the physical capabilities of a dog based on its size, hiking with small dogs, precautions to take when hiking with dogs, and her website, youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com.
2018-06-2014 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Paula Gregg with Sweet PurrfectionsAmy and Dr. B. are joined by cat blogger Paula Gregg after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about her blog, Sweet Purrfections. Paula talks about how she started cat blogging, her love for Persian cats and why they are so good for type A personalities, how she managed to go 2500 consecutive days with a post on her cat blog, and all about her future plans for her website. You can find more on Paula and her Persians at sweetpurrfections.blogspot.com.
2018-06-2015 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Sam Ratcliffe, Vegas Rock Dog Radio ShowAmy and Dr. B. are joined by radio personality Sam Ratcliffe after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about Vegas Rock Dog Radio. Sam talks about how she became involved in radio for dogs, her upcoming pet-focused TV program, the wide range of topics her program covers (such as training and nutrition), issues with pet shampoos, and her work with underserved animals and the five freedoms. You can find Sam and her radio show on every social media channel and at vegasrockdogradio.com.
2018-06-2020 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Bryn Nowell with A Dog Walks Into a BarAmy and Dr. B. are joined by blogger Bryn Nowell after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about her blog, A Dog Walks into a Bar. Bryn talks about how she decided to merge dogs and beer into a blog, her experience as a dog photographer, and all about her two Boston terriers. You can find booze info, cute dog pics, and more about Bryn and her dogs at adogwalksintoabar.com.
2018-06-2016 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Adriana Martin with Tails Diary and Adriana’s Best RecipesAmy and Dr. B. are joined by blogger Adriana Martin after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about her blogs, Tails Diary and Adriana’s Best Recipes. Adriana talks about her background as a chef, why she decided to start blogging about pet food, why simplicity is such a key component of her recipes, and why we need to be just as mindful about pet diets as we are our own. You can find more about Adriana and her food knowledge on tailsdiary.pet and adrianasbestrecipes.com.
2018-06-2013 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Stacy Mantle with PetsWeeklyDr. B. is joined by the founder of PetsWeekly.com, Stacy Mantle after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about founding one of the longest running pet websites on the internet, the path Pets Weekly has taken over the last 12 years to get to where it is today, and the many ways that ideas about proper pet care have changed alongside it. You can find Stacy’s book, Conquering the Food Chain, on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
2018-06-2014 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Kat Ku, Modern Pet PhotographyAmy and Dr. B. are joined by pet photographer Kat Ku after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about Modern Pet Photography. Kat talks about how she decided to become a pet photographer, why people are sometimes hesitant to have their pets photographed, and why untrained animals often take the best pictures. You can find Kat and her work at katkuphotography.com.
2018-06-2013 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - JaneA Kelley, Feline DiabetesAmy and Dr. B. are joined by blogger JaneA Kelley after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about her blog, Paws and Effect. JaneA talks about how losing her previous job led to starting a cat health blog, her experience with feline diabetes, the benefits of raw diets and species appropriate diets, and how her cats have helped her with her own mental illness issues. You can find more about JaneA and her cat advice on paws-and-effect.com.
2018-06-2014 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Anita Aurit with Felines OpineAmy and Dr. B. are joined by blogger Anita Aurit after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about her blog, Feline Opines: The World From a Feline Point of View. Anita talks about her history with pet radio and writing, how she came up with the idea to write fiction from the perspective of cats, her participation in finding animals better homes through Rehomed, and her journey to train her cat to ride a kayak. You can find more about Anita and her cats at felineopines.com.
2018-06-2013 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Yvonne DiVita, Nurturing Big Ideas for Baby Boomer WomenDr. B. is joined by the founder of Blogpaws, Yvonne DeVita after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about the history of Blogpaws, the importance of strong community resources for pet parents, and why she decided to help baby boomer women with her current role as the Big Idea Facilitator of lipsticking.com.
2018-06-2020 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Carol Bryant with Fidose of RealityAmy and Dr. B. Are joined by blogger Carol Bryant after Blogpaws 2018 to talk about her website, Fidose of Reality. She talks about why it was important for her to start a website focused on dog health and wellness, why she loves cocker spaniels, what she’s doing to help dog parents get through the “noise” of the internet, and some quick tips for keeping your dog healthy. You can find Carol and her dog knowledge on fidoseofreality.com.
2018-06-1815 min
Humarian HealthHHP - Dr. Ryan Bentley - Men's HealthThis week’s show is all about men’s health. Amy has questions, and Dr. Ryan Bentley is here to answer them. Dr. Bentley sits down with Amy and Dr. B. to talk about why men don’t like to go to the doctor and why men’s health is such an important topic today. They spend a lot of time talking about testosterone levels and how they can be connected to depression, fatigue, and suicide in men. Dr. Bentley shares his thoughts about testosterone screening, prostate exams, and other forms of testing that men are told to consider. He also tal...
2018-06-1438 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Kristen Levine - Pet Anxiety AwarenessOn this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. are joined by pet living expert and Pet Industry Woman of the Year winner, Kristen Levine, to talk about how to live happier and healthier with pets. Kristen describes her history with animals, including volunteering for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and how that guided her into a pet-focused career. She talks about why she decided to become a pet living expert, why pets have gone from the backyard to the bedroom, and why pet insurance is so important. Kristen also shares the story that drove he...
2018-06-0728 min
Humarian HealthHHP - 3 Reasons Why People Don't Take Care of ThemselvesOn this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. have a chat about the three questions that we should be asking ourselves when we’re thinking about making positive wellness changes in our lives and why self-care needs to become a bigger priority. Am I worth it? Is it going to help? Can I afford it? They talk about why so many people take such great care of their loved ones but not themselves and what it’s going to take for self-care to become a priority. They also discuss how realistic positive steps can vary greatly from person to person...
2018-05-3033 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Linda Goldberg, RN and Lactation ConsultantOur guest this week is lactation consultant and RN, Linda Goldberg. Linda joins Amy and Dr. B. to discuss her book, Pea in a Pod, as well as midwives, drug-free birth, and food restrictions during pregnancy. They talk about the importance of structure classes, birth facility research, and the growing presence of midwives in the United States. They also discuss the risks of relying on childcare apps, why a feeding schedule isn’t necessarily a great idea, lactation consultants, and why breastfeeding is still the best practice whenever possible. You can find Linda’s book, Pea in a Pod, on amaz...
2018-05-2426 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Andy Downs with Only Natural PetDr. B. is joined by Andy Downs of Only Natural Pets at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about raw foods, oral health in dogs, and all kinds of natural options for pet health.
2018-05-1723 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Colin Brodie with Calm PawsDr. B. is joined by Colin Brodie, VP of marketing at 21st Century Animal Healthcare, at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about his line of pet supplements aimed at helping pets with calming and recovery after surgery and other physically and emotionally stressful scenarios. They also discuss why when it comes to supplements, you get what you pay for.
2018-05-1720 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Nikki Star with WTFrenchieDr. B. is joined by the organizer and founder of SoCal Frenchies, Nikki Star at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about how she transitioned from makeup artist to lifestyle and pet blogger and why French bulldogs are more like babies than dogs.
2018-05-1714 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Beth Miller with WagtownDr. B. is joined by Beth Miller at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about wagtown.org, how to determine if an area is dog-friendly, how dog-friendly areas can positively influence a community, and why dog-friendly areas can help to drive economic growth.
2018-05-1716 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Aimee Jurenka, The Lazy Raw FeederDr. B. is joined by Aimee Jurenka at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about raw feeding, food allergies in dogs, her blog, thelazyrawfeeder.com.
2018-05-1720 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Bernard Lima-Chavez, Deaf Dogs & BeyondDr. B. is joined by Bernard Lima-Chavez at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about his blog at thegraffitidog.com, and how to communicate, train, and connect to deaf dogs.
2018-05-1719 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Janiss Garza, Therapy Cat and Summer Does TricksDr. B. is joined by Janiss Garza at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about being one of the first bloggers on the internet, transitioning from rock journalist to cat blogger, giving advice from the perspective of a cat, therapy cats, and her website: sparklecat.com.
2018-05-1729 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Dawn Taylor, Author of Who Rescued Who?Dr. B. is joined by Dawn Taylor at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about Pia Pia the pug, service dogs, her blog at piapiathepug.blogspot.com, and her books, Who Rescued Who?: Veteran Rescues Pug Who Rescues Veteran, and Pia Pia: A Service Dog Reporting for Duty.
2018-05-1717 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - BJ Bangs, Spay/NeuterDr. B. is joined by cat blogger BJ Bangs at BlogPaws 2018 to talk all about her cat-focused blog, Paws for Reflection, and how cats can positively affect the lives of humans around them.
2018-05-1715 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Irene McHugh, Chief Doodle Officer with McSquaredoodlesDr. B. is joined by Irene McHugh at Blogpaws 2018 to talk about therapy dogs, labradoodles, and her website for therapy dog enthusiasts, mcsquaredoodles.com.
2018-05-1713 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Tanya Diable with Joey's P.A.W.Dr. B. is joined by Tanya Diable at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about prosthetics in dogs and her website for prosthetics and wheelchairs for dogs, joeyspaw.com.
2018-05-1711 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Kimberley Koz with Sherlock Herms AdventuresDr. B. is joined by author and blogger, Kimberley Koz at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about cats and hilarious cat blogs on wonderpurr.com such as Tuesdays with Dori, A Wonderpur Life, Herm’s Luxury Cat, and Sherlock Herms Adventures.
2018-05-1716 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Marika Meeks, IncrediBull StellaDr. B. is joined by Marika Meeks at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about her battle with cancer, her decision to reject traditional cancer treatments, and the role her Instagram-famous pit bull, the Incredibull Stella, played in her recovery.
2018-05-1724 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws -Joely Smith with Fashion Beyond FortyDr. B. is joined by mid-life fashion, lifestyle, and pet blogger, Joely Smith, at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about how her 20 years of experience as a life coach has helped her as a blog writer, how pets can save lives, and why she decided to cover such a broad spectrum of topics with her blog, fashionbeyondforty.com.
2018-05-1715 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Marjorie Dawson with Dash KittenDr. B. is joined by digital influencer, blogger, and movie maker, Marjorie Dawson, at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about DNA testing in animals, why anyone should be able to make their pet an internet video star, and all about her website, dashkitten.com.
2018-05-1718 min
Humarian HealthHHP BlogPaws - Ann Marie Hoff & Jeanne MohammadianDr. B. is joined by Ann Marie Hoff, author of Animal Lover, and Jeanne Mohammadian at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about communicating with animals, traveling with animals, holistic healing, and their websites, annhoff.com and doggoneadventure.com.
2018-05-1712 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith - What You Must Know About Women's HormonesToday, we are joined by Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, MD, MPH. Amy and Dr. B. sit down with Dr. Smith to discuss the ins and outs of her book, What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones. The trio chats about some of the most common issues women face regarding their hormones, how diet affects hormone levels, how many hundreds of functions estrogen affects, and some steps to achieving a better hormonal balance. They also go over the differences between the body’s natural estrogens and discuss how to tell if hormone related symptoms are part of a bigger problem. You...
2018-05-1640 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Meera Patricia Kerr - BigYogaOur guest this week is Meera Patricia Kerr, author of Big Yoga: A Simple Guide for Bigger Bodies and Big Yoga for Less Stress. Meera tells Amy and Dr. B how she got into yoga and talks about why she decided to write a book about yoga for bigger people. They talk about the benefits of yoga, misconceptions about body size, special considerations for larger people interested in starting yoga, and what she would say to someone that thinks they are too big to practice yoga. Meera also does a bit of chanting for us and shares some other tips...
2018-05-1025 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Julie Towle - Pet CancerThis week we welcome back fan-favorite veterinarian, Dr. Julie Towle, to give us the low-down on cancer in pets. One million dogs get cancer every year in the United States, and 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will die of cancer. Dr. Towle gives us the background on these sobering statistics and details some of the steps pet owners can take to reduce cancer risks for their pets.Amy and Dr. B. join Dr. Towle to discuss the importance of physical exams as a first step in checking for cancer, the hundreds of types of cancer and how each behaves...
2018-05-0228 min
Humarian HealthHHP - Destiny Taylor - I Love Someone with AutismThis week we talk with Destiny Taylor as she shares her journey with her son Colton, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4. Colton struggled from the beginning with many things from breast feeding to sleeping (who doesn't like to go 3 days without sleep) to not wanting to be swaddled. His one peaceful place was floating in the bathtub - an experience Destiny had to figure out through trial and error. Destiny trusted her maternal instinct and became Colton's healthcare advocate driving to his diagnosis. Their journey is both remarkable and inspiring. Destiny also shares how Probonix helped...
2018-04-2530 min
Humarian HealthHHP Dimensions of Health: Mental - Cyndi Wineinger, Executive CoachOur guest this week is Cyndi Wineinger, executive coach and founder of The Wineinger Company in Cincinnati, OH. Cyndi chats with Amy about the purpose of an executive coach and why she decided to become one. Cyndi talks about her own executive coaching philosophy as a listener and a guide that helps people identify and hone their own skills instead of trying to change who they are. They also discuss the importance of finding someone willing to listen, the number one reason people decide to leave their jobs, why we’re largely who we’re going to be by the time...
2018-04-1942 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Earl Mindell - Healing with Hemp OilThis week, we welcome back Dr. Earl Mindell to talk about his brand new book, Healing with Hemp Oil. Dr. Mindell joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about the surging popularity of CBD, a natural oil that’s been around for over 3000 years. Dr. Mindell tells us why he thinks that CBD oil will be the most popular supplement of the 21st century, then he shares some fun historical facts about hemp and hemp oil before diving into the many benefits that CBD oil can provide. They also discuss why CBD oil is so controversial, what forms you can fi...
2018-04-1221 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - ArdenMoore: Pet First Aid AwarenessOur guest this week is Arden Moore, THE pet health and safety coach for Pet First Aid 4U. Arden joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about being a master of pet first aid, cat rangling 101, how she transitioned from newspaper reporter to pet health and safety coach, and her four-legged teaching partners, Pet Safety Dog Kona and Pet Safety Cat Casey. They also discuss the role of pet professionals trained in first aid, safe ways to handle injured animals, her program called “Being a Muttgyver”, why every first aid kit should have a sharpie and a notepad, why it’s impo...
2018-04-0532 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Earl Mindell - Vitamin BibleThis week, we welcome back Dr. Earl Mindell to talk about his best-selling book, The Vitamin Bible. Dr. Mindell checks in to talk about why his book is the best source for information on vitamins, and the importance of supplements as a whole. He explains the difference between vitamins and minerals, and he gives some recommendations on vitamins that are beneficial for all. Dr. Mindell also talks about taking supplements in the winter, why he refers to minerals as “the Cinderellas of the nutrition world”, and the benefits of commonly recommended supplements like fish oil, turmeric, and probiotics.
2018-03-2825 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Kim Paciotti: Essential Oils & Puppy PersonalitiesOur guest this week is Kim Paciotti, owner of Training Canines and known by many as “the canine scientist”. Kim joins Amy and Dr. B. to discuss puppy training and essential oils. Kim tells us a bit about her history, including why she decided to transition away from her job as a professional chef, the extensive research she performed to learn how to properly train puppies, and how she became exposed to the joys of essential oils. She describes the relationship between a dog’s scent preferences, how those preferences correlate to their personality, how those preferences can be used to tra...
2018-03-2131 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Ken Druck - Courageous AgingOur guest this week is Dr. Ken Druck, author of Courageous Aging. Dr. Druck joins Amy and Dr. B to discuss the aging process and how to reduce our regrets later in life by living courageously throughout. Dr. Druck explains the difference between aging gracefully and aging audaciously, then he delves into topics like why it’s ok to grieve for our younger selves, the price we pay for holding grudges, how to ask someone for an apology, and why it’s important to have conversations rather than avoid them. Dr. Druck also outlines the virtues of psychospiritual estate planning, or a...
2018-03-1530 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Towle - Pet Poison PreventionThis week, veterinarian Dr. Julie Towle returns to talk poison prevention in pets. Dr. Towle tells Amy and Dr. B. all about the most common ways pets can become poisoned around the house, the best resources to use in case of a pet poison emergency, and how to make your pet throw up if they have consumed hazardous materials. She also discusses a number of surprising toxins to be aware of, including avacados, macadamia nuts, Xylitol, and grapes. Yes, grapes!
2018-03-0825 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert Brittany Miller: Diet and NutritionOur guest this week is Brittany Miller, a registered dietitian nutritionist. Brittany joins Amy and Dr. B to discuss her passion for holistic and ancestral nutrition, how to incorporate those principals into a family setting, and how to use the ancestral diet to thrive, not just survive. They talk about some of the biggest myths surrounding healthy eating and nutrition for kids, advice for getting kids to eat healthier foods, how to help families move toward a more holistic diet, why gluten free does not always equal a healthy alternative, and some of the major hurdles people have when transitioning...
2018-02-2826 min
Humarian HealthHHP Dr. David Hanscom, Back in ControlToday, we are joined by Dr. David Hanscom, author of Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain. Dr. Hanscom joins Amy and Dr. B to talk about how he used his knowledge as a spinal surgeon and his own personal experience with chronic pain to develop a treatment paradigm that offers a road to full recovery with or without surgery. They also discuss how anger and stress are intrinsically linked to pain, why resolving conflicts and managing our mental health is important for recovery, why proper preparation for surgery on the patient side is so important to...
2018-02-2231 min
Humarian HealthHHP Expert - Dr. Towle - Pet Dental Health MonthDid you know that 70% of dogs have gingivitis by the age of 3?! On this week’s show, we welcome back our favorite veterinarian, Dr. Julie Towle, to talk about the importance of dental health in animals and some things pet owners can do to help them. Dr. Towle joins Amy and Dr. B to discuss owner neglect, food quality now vs. 50 years ago, and how to tell if an animal has gingivitis. They also discuss the effects poor dental health can have on an animal’s overall health, how to establish good dental hygiene habits early on, and tips for keep...
2018-02-1434 min
Humarian HealthHHP Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, MD, What You Need to Know About Thyroid DisordersToday, we welcome Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, MD, MPH. Amy and Dr. B. sit down to discuss Dr. Smith’s book, What You Must Know About Thyroid Disorders and What to Do About Them. Some of the topics discussed include: what the thyroid regulates in the body, common thyroid disorders and symptoms, how to identify a thyroid deficiency, the importance of iodine for thyroid health, why thyroid disorders are so much more prevalent in women, why good thyroid health begins before we’re born, the effect of thyroid health on mental health, some things you can do to improve your thyr...
2018-02-0832 min
Humarian HealthHHP Dr. Towle: Ways to Keep Your Pet Healthy in 2018On this week’s show, we welcome back our favorite veterinarian, Dr. Julie Towle, to talk about some of things pet owners can do to help their pets stay healthier in 2018. Dr. Towle talks about wet food vs. dry food, core exercises for dogs, mental and environmental enrichment for dogs and cats, the importance of preventative medicine, and more. She even surprises Amy and Dr. B. with some facts about the importance of dog jobs!
2018-01-3127 min
Humarian HealthHHP Peter Abaci, MD: Conquer Your Chronic PainToday, we are joined by Dr. Peter Abaci, MD, one of the world’s leading experts on pain and the director of the Bay Area Pain Center. Amy and Dr. B. meet with Dr. Abaci to discuss his book, Conquer Your Chronic Pain, and his transformative model for a more holistic and personal approach to pain management. Dr. Abaci tells us why he decided to get into pain management, then moves on to topics like the politics of pain, why the structure and function of the brain is different for those with chronic pain and those without, why we should te...
2018-01-3139 min
Humarian HealthHHP Tom Monte Follow Up Q&AWe're excited to welcome back Tom Monte, teacher, counselor, and author of "Unexpected Recoveries: Seven Steps to Healing Body, Mind and Soul When Serious Illness Strikes," for some listener Q&A. Dr. Benzinger sits down with Tom to chat about how he got into the field, how he helps people work through anxiety, how to help a depressed loved one that doesn't want to seek out help, and how to effectively wind down in the evenings to sleep well.
2018-01-1927 min
Humarian HealthHHP Dimensions of Health: Mental - Resolved to Have a Good YearA New Year means it’s time for a new podcast! Today is all about goal setting. We all make promises for the New Year, but very few of us actually follow through on our resolutions. Amy tells Dr. B. all about the SMART system that she uses for goal setting, and Dr. B. fires back with some discussion about “guilt goals”. Our personal goals often seem so lofty we never actually start them. How do you fit goals that take genuine effort into a life that’s already too busy? What goals are realistic and attainable without transforming into overwhel...
2018-01-1832 min
Humarian HealthHHP - Humarian Dimensions of Health: An IntroductionWe’ve gone into the nitty-gritty of health and wellness care, but what about the basics? On today’s episode, we learn about Humarian’s six dimensions of health: Nutrition, Exercise, Mental, Social, Spiritual, and Environmental. What are the basic tenants of each, and how can you start improving on them in your own life? What are some easy ways to start incorporating better nutrition into your life? How much exercise is enough? Why are support groups, counseling, and therapy considered taboo while anti-depressants are handed out like candy? Join Amy and Dr. Benzinger as they discuss these topics and more.
2017-11-3015 min
Humarian HealthHHP - Dr. Julie Towle - Dogs, Cats & Probiotics, Oh My!Welcome back to part 2 of our talk with Humarian’s newest team member, veterinarian Dr. Julie Towle. In today's discussion, Amy and Dr. Benzinger talk to Dr. Towle about probiotics and pets. Here are just a few of the topics discussed:- Why are there so many new pet products out now talking about prebiotics and probiotics?- Probiotics can have a huge impact on the immune system for dogs and cats.- Research for probiotics in animals is ramping up in veterinary medicine.- What percentages of our pets are dying to cancer?- People in the United States ar...
2017-10-3125 min
Humarian HealthHHP - Introducing Dr Julie Towle - Veterinarian & New Humarian Team MemberToday, we are joined by the newest member of the Humarian team, Dr. Julie Towle, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH, CVTP. As you can see, Dr. Towle is a veterinarian with more titles and certifications than she can fit after her name! Amy and Dr. Benzinger chat with Dr. Towle about her journey to become a veterinarian and her continued education thereafter. Talking points include…- Why did Dr. Towle decide to pursue veterinary medicine after 15 years in the corporate IT world?- How she was able to pay for most of her schooling by running the wildlife ward at the Un...
2017-10-3145 min
Humarian HealthHHP - Dr. Carolyn Dean & The Magnesium MiracleThis episode of the Humarian Health Podcast marks the first in a line of interviews we will be conducting with accomplished health writers and practitioners. We kick things off with Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD and ND (naturopathic doctor). She has written over 35 books on various health topics, including today’s topic of conversation, The Magnesium Miracle. Join Dr. Dean, Dr. Benzinger, and Amy as they discuss medicine, naturopathy, and all things magnesium.Here are just a few of the magnesium centric topics discussed:- Magnesium used in more bodily processes than any other mineral, including 700-800 different enzyme systems- Over 65 co...
2017-08-1532 min
Humarian HealthSneak Peak: Spilling Our Guts For the Wellbeing of YoursThere is a lot of information on gut health these days. And yet the body of research available on gut health is relatively new. Humarian Health is a new podcast dedicated to digesting gut health research and passing practical insights on to you and your family. This season we'll talk about c-sections, antibiotics, bloating and many other bodily functions. It'll be a gas!
2017-03-0714 min