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ASAM Practice PearlsHow to Transform Hospitals to Better Care for People with Addiction
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🎙 Special Series: ASAM's 56th Annual Conference
This episode is part of a special four-part series spotlighting key sessions from ASAM’s 56th Annual Conference.
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In this episode of ASAM Practice Pearls, Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar welcomes Dr. Itai Danovitch to explore highlights from his session, Hospitals as a Frontline for Addiction: Lessons from the START Study. They’ll discuss the pivotal role hospitals play in identifying and treating substance use disorders, drawing on insights and outcomes from the START (Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Team) Study.Â
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Power Up Recovery with Nutrition PodcastHow Omega-3s and Nutritional Strategies Aid Brain Healing and Prevent Relapse with Dr. Michael LewisIn this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, host Christina Veselak is joined by Dr. Michael Lewis, a national expert on traumatic brain injuries and the therapeutic use of omega-3 fatty acids. Together, they dive into the critical connection between brain health, nutrition, and addiction recovery. Dr. Lewis shares insights from his extensive career, including his groundbreaking work with omega-3s to support brain healing after injuries caused by trauma, substance use, or other factors like strokes and overdoses. They discuss the impact of chronic brain inflammation on recovery, why people with traumatic brain injuries face...2025-01-221h 01
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Integrative Practitioner PodcastA Holistic Approach to Brain InjuryMichael Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN, joins Integrative Practitioner associate editor, Avery St. Onge, to discuss the role of targeted nutritional supplementation in treating and preventing brain injury. This episode is brought to you in part by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. This February 23 through 25, practitioners from across the field of integrative healthcare will gather in-person for three days of education, inspiration, and networking in New York City. All learning opportunities offer practical insights and techniques that can be immediately incorporated into your patient practice. Use code PODCAST15 to save 15% on a Standard Conference Pass and Pre-Conference...2023-02-1613 minIntegrative Practitioner PodcastA Holistic Approach to Brain InjuryMichael Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN, joins Integrative Practitioner associate editor, Avery St. Onge, to discuss the role of targeted nutritional supplementation in treating and preventing brain injury. This episode is brought to you in part by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. This February 23 through 25, practitioners from across the field of integrative healthcare will gather in-person for three days of education, inspiration, and networking in New York City. All learning opportunities offer practical insights and techniques that can be immediately incorporated into your patient practice. Use code PODCAST15 to save 15% on a Standard Conference Pass and Pre-Conference...2023-02-1613 min
America's Cannabis ConversationS3.E23. Managing COVID Stress. Scientific Etraction Methods. Alleviating Anxiety & Depression.Managing COVID StressMichael Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN is a former US military infectious disease specialist. Michael Lewis discuss six strategies for managing stress around infectious disease.Scientific Etraction MethodsBrad Robertson has been on the forefront of cannabis cultivation and extraction processes for more than a decade.Big Red hails from Apex Extracts. Apex Extractions is based in Oakland, California. Their products are award-winning crafted Cannabis Extracts that can be found at hundreds of dispensaries.Alleviating Anxiety & DepressionDr. Jordan Tishler helps us see how we are reacting to...2021-09-191h 00
Passion Struck with John R. MilesDr. Michael Lewis On The Keys to Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment EP 56John interviews Dr. Michael Lewis about recovering from traumatic brain injury and how his 30-plus years of military experience, with a special emphasis on TBI, is working towards improving the care and outcomes of people who have experienced psychological or physical trauma the brain. Like this?
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Natural Medicine Journal PodcastOptimal Immune Support During a Time of Crisis: Sponsored by CV Sciences, Inc.As we face one of the most challenging health crises in modern history, it's clear that we need an integrative approach to immune simulation. On this episode, Karolyn interviews 2 expert guests about how to optimize immune system function as cold and flu season converge with the Covid-19 pandemic. Michael Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN and Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, ND, provide information about both daily and acute immune system support and describe the science behind targeted ingredients. We also discuss Traditional Chinese Medicine, cannabidiol (CBD), and PEA are discussed. About the Experts Michael Lewis, MD, MPH, M...2020-12-0231 minAmerica's Cannabis ConversationSix Strategies for Managing Stress Around Infectious DiseaseLt. Col. (ret.) Michael D. Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN is a former US military infectious disease specialist. He is also the founder of the Brain Health Education and Research Institute which furthers educational and research to improve brain health. He discusses how we may manage stress related to the Corona virus. It is not only the stress about the virus itself we must manage, but the stress related to our reaction and response to the disease. These unprecedented times bring unique challenges to everyone on interpersonal, social and governmental levels. Fear of the unknown, sudden change and isolation...2020-11-0315 minAmerica's Cannabis Conversation6 Strategies for Managing Stress Around Infectious DiseaseLt. Col. (ret.) Michael D. Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN is a former US military infectious disease specialist. He is also the founder of the Brain Health Education and Research Institute which furthers educational and research to improve brain health. He discusses how we may manage stress related to the Corona virus. It is not only the stress about the virus itself we must manage, but the stress related to our reaction and response to the disease.  These unprecedented times bring unique challenges to everyone on interpersonal, social and governmental levels. Fear of the unknown, sudden change and isolation are a...2020-05-1917 min
Dishing Up Nutrition3/23/19 Concussions and Brain TraumaOur distinguished guest, Michael Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, Colonel (Retired), U.S. Army, started a non-profit center (BrainCARE*Concussion*Assessment*Recovery*Education, www.brainhealtheducation.org ) to help people recover from concussions. He has worked extensively with military personnel on this issue, as well as with athletes and with the general public.
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Herpreneur ShowEp#19 – Why You Need Fish OilÂ
If there was only one vitamin supplement you could ever take…
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FISH Oil
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Fish oil not only reduces inflammation but it has numerous benefits from cognitive, to reducing anxiety all the way to weight loss!
In this interview, Dr. Michael Lewis shares:
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Michael Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN, is the President of the Brain Health Education and Research Institute, which he founded upon retiring from the US Army after a distinguished 31-year career. Dr. Lewis has years of experience developing programs for the military on the use of omega-3 fatty acids and traumatic brain injury and suicide prevention. His work has been featured on CNN’s Sanjay Gupta, MD show, numerous radi...2017-07-1659 minEssentials of Healthy LivingThe role of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment and prevention of brain injuriesHost Dana Laake and her special guest
Dr. Michael D. Lewis will be discussing the role of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment and prevention of brain injuries.
Dr. Michael D. Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, is the founder and president of the Brain Health Education and Research Foundation, LLC. His postgraduate training was completed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, and he is board-certified and a Fellow in the American College of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Lewis has been a pioneer in the clinical...2012-07-2959 min