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The Sales Side of Supplements: Building Better Businesses and Bodies with Laura Frontiero
Conversations for Health
01/17/24 • 62 min
Laura Frontiero, FNP-BC, has served thousands of patients as a Nurse Practitioner over the last 22 years. Her work in the health industry marries both traditional and functional medicine.
Laura’s wellness programs help her high-performing clients boost energy, renew mental focus, feel great in their bodies, and be productive again. She believes that to create optimal wellness we need to identify and clear the root causes of our health problems first, usually toxins and chronic infections, then eliminate inflammation, and restore gut and mitochondria health. In addition to clinical medicine, Laura is a Master Leadership Trainer who has mentored hundreds of students on shifting mindset and being responsible for their health. Her mission is to help them navigate the myths in modern medicine, eliminate negative self-limiting beliefs, remove toxins from the body, and restore health for peak performance.
Together Laura and I explore clinical and business topics, including building an audience, scaling a business up, optimizing supplement sales, and gut repair, dietary changes, and supplement recommendations. As someone who successfully 4Xed her business in one year, Laura openly shares the business tactics, numbers, and strategies she has employed as a nurse practitioner turned functional health consultant. She highlights the triumphs and struggles of becoming a business owner and reflects on the impact that she now has on helping people around the world get results that work. Laura also reveals the missing pieces to find the true root cause of nutrient deficiencies, including chronic hidden infections and toxins, and offers valuable advice and insights for patients, practitioners, business owners, and anyone ready to make lasting changes toward a healthier lifestyle.
I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.
Key Takeaways:
[2:34] Laura highlights her transition from Kaiser to the fulfilling work that she offers clients today.
[5:40] Building a successful business starts with offering high-ticket, high-commitment coaching.
[8:03] Laura shares real numbers for her private health coaching and functional lab testing services.
[9:52] Transitioning into the group model, for Laura, was the critical next step for scaling her business.
[16:25] Webinars, seminars, and other strategies for building an audience and attracting high-quality clientele.
[21:50] The danger of perfectionism in building a business that effectively serves others.
[22:58] A profile of Laura’s ideal avatar, or person she is speaking to, and how she crafts her message directly to them.
[26:20] Adopting a mindset that allows you to give away your knowledge and concepts without giving away your proprietary formula.
[32:11] Guidelines for determining how to reinvest back into your business at every stage.
[38:55] The critical role of a top-caliber customer service team as your business scales.
[42:50] Selling between $100,000 and $200,000 of supplements per month is easy when people are getting optimal results.
[44:25] Tremendous results start with identifying the true root cause of health problems that were stealing nutrients.
[47:20] GI map testing, toxin testing, and gut health repair steps that Laura takes to prompt the body back toward health.
[49:20] Top supplements that Laura utilizes to promote gut and mitochondrial health.
[55:30] Laura’s favorite supplements and health practices to combat stress, toxins, and sleep disruptions.
Episode Resources:
Design for Health Resources:
Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.
Rethinking Drinking: Exploring The Health Benefits of an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Jolene Park
Conversations for Health
09/27/23 • 59 min
This episode of Conversations for Health features Gray Area Drinking expert Jolene Park. Jolene stopped drinking in 2014 and has studied the functional impact of food, emotions, environments, and movement in relationship to our physical bodies, which she speaks about in her TED talk about gray area drinking. She founded Healthy Discoveries in 2001 and created Craving Brain private coaching for individuals, the Sober Choice online course for the public, and the NOURISH Method training program for coaches and healthcare practitioners who would like to specialize in Gray Area Drinking Coaching.
In our conversation, Jolene addresses the key characteristics of gray area drinking. She offers tactics for practitioners who are supporting patients and clients as they evaluate their alcohol intake, including the questions to ask patients that will quickly and accurately assess their alcohol consumption. She highlights her personal experience with quitting alcohol, the supplements that helped her through the process, and the positive impact that sobriety has had on her health. Jolene offers resources, information, and encouragement for practitioners as they guide patients through gray area drinking toward a healthier lifestyle.
I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.
Key Takeaways:
[2:15] Jolene defines gray area drinking as the space between two extremes of drinking.
[4:17] Alcohol use disorder varies from alcoholism in one very specific way.
[6:24] Tactics for quickly identifying patients as gray area drinkers.
[8:54] Key risk factors that contribute to drinking alcohol include stress in relationships, work, or sleep.
[12:05] Inappropriate advice about stress management and alcohol recommendations from therapists.
[15:38] Jolene’s personal experience with quitting alcohol consumption.
[19:00] 80% of Jolene’s clients are healthcare experts including therapists, naturopaths and nutritionists, and doctors.
[20:40] The physiological response to alcohol intake and comparable substitution options.
[25:00] The biggest change that Jolene has seen in her own health since abstaining from alcohol.
[27:04] A comprehensive approach to supporting gray area drinkers in their non-drinking journey.
[30:09] Supporting healthy neurotransmitters with nutrients and supplements.
[33:10] The negative impact of alcohol on perimenopause and menopausal women.
[35:00] Nutrient recommendations including inositol and Jolene’s favorite herbs for anxiety support.
[37:15] Additional tools including Dr. Braverman’s personality questionnaire and tactics for living sober in an alcohol prominent environment.
[44:33] Making connections between anxiety, overall health, and drinking alcohol.
[47:28] Reframing the decision not to drink in a way that makes you feel empowered.
[49:20] Jolene’s personal favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and her new opinion on beans.
[55:00] Jolene’s practitioner training program and resources for practitioners who want to guide patients through gray area drinking.
Episode Resources:
Dr. Braverman’s Personality Questionnaire
Design for Health Resources:
Blog: Alcohol and Nutrient Depletion
Blog: Impacts of Stress, Sleep, and Loneliness on Immune and Mental Health
Blog: GABA, Tyrosine, and Taurine: Amino Acids to Support a Healthy Mood
Blog: Recent Review Explores Potential Link Between Inositol and Mood Health
Blog: Lemon Balm and Its Many Uses
Blog: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Blog: The Calming Properties of L-Theanine
Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.
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Advancements in Evidence-Based Research and Nutraceutical Approaches to Managing Long Haul Syndrome with Dr. David Brady
Conversations for Health
08/02/23 • 62 min
This episode of Conversations for Health features Designs for Health, Inc. and Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, LLC Chief Medical Officer, Dr. David Brady. With over 30 years of experience as an integrative practitioner and over 25 years in health sciences academia, Dr. Brady is a licensed naturopathic medical physician & clinical nutritionist, and professor and director emeritus of The Nutrition Institute at the University of Bridgeport.
In our conversation, Dr. Brady explores the rise and implications of long haul syndrome, or PASC, including popular correlation hypotheses, associations and patterns and insights from recent studies. He details the challenges of major gaps in long haul syndrome clinical care, patient stories, and developing nutraceutical and traditional treatment options that have proven effective, as well as his own case-by-case approach to helping patients manage long haul syndrome effectively as answers continue to be uncovered by researchers and medical professionals.
I’m your host Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.
Key Takeaways:
[1:36] Dr. Brady highlights the defining symptoms of long haul syndrome.
[4:25] The prevalence of long haul syndrome in the U.S., according to a Brooking Institute study.
[5:18] Changes in our understanding of long haul syndrome from 2020 to the present.
[8:10] Addressing the major gaps in clinical care regarding long haul syndrome.
[10:33] Hypotheses regarding pathogenesis, mechanisms, and other fundamental long haul syndrome questions.
[13:02] The association between long haul syndrome, immunological cytokine patterns and other metabolomic signatures.
[19:24] Dr. Brady shares the resolution patterns and inconsistencies he has seen in panels.
[21:58] Possible correlations between genetic SNPs and the propensity toward developing long haul syndrome.
[24:43] Insights into the potential correlation between mitochondrial dysfunction and long haul syndrome.
[28:28] Findings from Harvard and Yale long haul molecular and metabolic function studies.
[30:49] Dr. Brady’s recommendations for addressing the vasculature aspect of long haul syndrome.
[33:06] Information gained from the microbiota patterns in long haulers.
[35:55] Dr. Brady details the journey of his wife from healthy, fit dancer to long hauler.
[40:30] Evidence based drugs and nutraceuticals that are being used to manage long haul syndrome.
[52:26] Dr. Brady’s approach to managing long haul symptoms on a case-by-case basis.
[54:51] Nutraceutical recommendations for approaching long haul syndrome and POTS.
[56:35] Dr. Brady shares his top three favorite supplements, his personal health practices, and what he has changed his mind about in recent years.
Episode Resources:
Presentation: (IHS) Long Covid | Exploring the Latest Science and Pathways Forward
Design for Health Resources:
Presentation: (CASI 22) David Brady – Clinical Round | COVID-19 Long Haul Syndrome
Blog: Specialized Pro-resolving Mediators Novel Mechanisms for Supporting a Healthy Inflammatory Response
Blog: Combination of Geranylgeraniol + Ubiquinol to Support Mitochondrial Function
Blog: Fueling Mitochondria for Illness Recovery
Blog: L-Carnitine for Energy Production and Beyond
Blog: Rhamnan Sulfate to Support the Endothelial Glycocalyx
Blog: How Polyphenols Promote a Healthy Gut Microbiome
Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars and our blog.
Trust Your Gut: Functional Lab Testing for Optimal GI Health with Dr. Oscar Coetzee
Conversations for Health
10/04/23 • 73 min
This episode of Conversations for Health features gut health expert Dr. Oscar Coetzee. Dr. Coetzee has been a pioneer in the field of nutritional science and research for more than 25 years and currently serves as the Clinical Director of the Nutrition Department at Natural Healthcare Center. He is an Associate Professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, Associate Director of the DHSc program at the University of Bridgeport, and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown Medical School. He is a Certified Board Supervisor for the Certified Nutrition Specialists and is on the National Board Exam Committee for the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. Dr. Coetzee has been on the Designs for Health Scientific Advisory Board since 2016 and is the Senior Director of Clinical Education.
In our conversation, Oscar brings to light a wide spectrum of gut health factors, including functional GI testing, how to implement an effective gut protocol, insights into akkermansia and butyrate, the gut/brain connection, and the role that lab testing can play in taking effective steps toward health.
I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.
Key Takeaways:
[2:29] Oscar’s passion for developing functional lab testing tools for practitioners grew as he recognized an overall industry lack of tools and testing options.
[4:50] The importance of optimizing wellness rather than diagnosing disease and the functional testing that promotes optimal health.
[7:20] Oscar’s preferred tests address three categories — organic acids, gastrointestinal, and genomics.
[8:36] An algorithm-based approach to GI spotlight testing has the potential to guide clinicians to improved outcomes.
[10:54] The ideal practitioner candidate for the benefits of algorithm-based testing includes anyone who is committed to finding answers for their patients.
[13:19] The test covers several categories including gut bacteria in the microbiome, inflammatory indicators, gut barrier integrity, inflammation, and fungal factors.
[15:00] Markers that comprise the gut barrier integrity, LPS, and coordinating supplements.
[20:38] Determining when to use nutrients and herbs versus serum bovine immunoglobulins or colostrum.
[23:55] Balancing intuition and lab testing results when approaching functional testing.
[30:01] Oscar’s recommendations for the timing of each phase of testing and GI health change maintenance once the program is ‘complete’.
[36:53] Tactics for boosting and maintaining healthy levels of akkermansia in gut health, including intermittent fasting.
[42:34] Insights into the link between LPS levels and anxiety and depression, the gut-brain connection, and the multifactorial inflammation model.
[47:07] Testing possibilities for patterns in bacteria metabolomics and Vitamin B production.
[51:18] Markers that indicate a need for more butyrate and tactics for a gut diversity dietary approach.
[56:00] Resources for in-depth information about marker research and implementation.
[57:31] Oscar’s favorite personal supplement recommendations.
[59:20] Probiotics, gene expression, and antimicrobial protocol recommendations.
[1:08:30] Oscar’s personal health practices and the pharmaceutical approach he has changed his mind about in recent years.
Episode Resources:
Spotlight Teachable Online Training
Design for Health Resources:
Webinar: Spotlight Suite Functional Wellness Tests
Blog: Serum-derived Bovine Immunoglobulins and Gut Barrier Function
Blog: Recent Review Explores Biochemical Relationship Between Gut Metabolites and Metabolic Health
Blog: Supportive Role Probiotics Play on Gut-Brain Axis and Mood Health, According to Recent Review
Blog: Recent Review Explores Relationship Between Berberine and the Gut Microbiome
A Functional Approach to Balancing Hormones with Becky Murray
Conversations for Health
09/06/23 • 40 min
This episode of Conversations for Health features nurse practitioner Becky Murray. Becky has been practicing functional medicine for over 25 years and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board at Designs for Health. Becky practices at The Institute for Hormonal Balance and is a member of various organizations including Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), American College for the Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), and Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG).
Becky focuses on the functions that are designed to lead to even greater health. She expounds on the three key hormones that can sabotage weight loss goals, the importance of high quality sleep, and the personal experiences that led her away from traditional medicine and into the functional medicine approach that has changed her personal life and the lives of those she works with.
I’m your host Evelyn Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.
Key Takeaways:
[1:15] The most common health problems Becky encounters in her practice.
[3:30] Dietary recommendations for blood sugar monitoring and insulin resistance.
[7:40] The role of estrogen metabolites in optimal health.
[12:23] Cortisol level spikes reflect stress and highlight gut health.
[16:38] Thyroid antibodies, dietary changes, and asymptomatic diagnoses.
[24:35] Becky’s personal experience with functional medicine.
[25:12] Sleep disruptors including vaginal health and hormone levels.
[28:10] Adrenal response and the importance of high quality sleep.
[32:05] Becky’s top three supplements, her personal health practices, and the traditional medicine approach that she has changed her mind about.
Episode Resources:
Design for Health Resources:
Blog: Berberine’s Potential to Support Heart Health and Blood Sugar Metabolism
The Association Between Stress and Hot Flashes
Blog: Dim Estrogen Dominance with DIM
Blog: Phytoestrogens to Help Diminish Mild Hot Flashes
Blog: Selenium: Critical Support for Thyroid Function
Webinar: The Impact of Hormones in Women's Immune Health with Felice Gersh, MD
Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.
Advances in the Prevention of Dementia and Alzheimer's with Dr. Kat Toups — Part 1
Conversations for Health
08/16/23 • 46 min
This two-part episode of Conversations for Health features Dr. Kat Toups, a Functional Medicine Psychiatrist at Bay Area Wellness in Walnut Creek, CA, and organizer and administrator for Bay Area Functional Medicine Group since 2012. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Toups is a former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UC Davis, and later the Owner and Medical Director of Bay Area Research Institute, a Clinical Trials Research Center in Lafayette, CA. After serving as the Principal Investigator on over 100 clinical trials for 12 years, including 20 failed trials for Alzheimer's drugs, she realized that the elusive cure for Brain and Psychiatric illness was not going to be found in a pill.
In the first part of our conversation, Dr. Toups explores key distinguishers between Alzheimer's, dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and general cognitive health. She highlights the real source of the cure for dementia and considers the underlying causes that can trigger dementia. Together we discuss her pilot study, statistics regarding the benefits of investing time and money in cognitive health, and the role that hormones and oral hygiene play in brain health.
I’m your host Evelyn Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.
Key Takeaways:
[1:56] Kat reveals where the cure for dementia is going to be found.
[4:13] Details of her pilot study in which 84% of patients showed statistically relevant signs of improvement in cognitive decline.
[8:44] Surprising head scan findings at the conclusion of the study.
[10:56] Key distinguishers between mild cognitive impairments, dementia, and Alzheimer's.
[18:20] Approaching the challenges of multi-layer interventions and addressing multiple variables.
[26:18] Infectious causes of Alzheimer's and herbal and immune support treatment modalities for Lyme disease and EBV.
[38:37] Oral pathogen testing and the impact of dental infections on cardiovascular health.
[44:40] Kat’s personal experience with dental health and immune system triggers.
Episode Resources:
Design for Health Resources:
Chronic Lyme Disease Support Protocol
Blog: Recent Review Explores Potential Connection Between Oral Microbiome and The Immune System
Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.
Heart Disease Prevention for Women with Dr. Mark Menolascino
Conversations for Health
08/30/23 • 57 min
This episode of Conversations for Health features Dr. Mark Menolascino, the Medical Director of the Meno Clinic – Center for Functional Medicine. He has over 35 years of healthcare experience, is Board Certified as an Internal Medicine Specialist, Board Certified in Holistic Medicine and in Advanced Hormone Management and Anti-Aging Medicine. He additionally has a Master’s Degree in Pharmacology and Immunology, part of the Heart Disease Reversal Team with Dr. Dean Ornish.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, and in our conversation, Dr. Menolascino highlights the key differentiators regarding women’s cardiovascular health from men’s health. He expounds on the importance of both primary and secondary prevention and highlights valuable testing recommendations, dietary supplementations, and the importance of lifestyle choices in actively preventing heart disease.
I’m your host Evelyn Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.
Key Takeaways:
[1:50] Key differentiators regarding women’s cardiovascular health.
[4:02] Major signs that indicate heart disease and distress or failure.
[6:15] Heart attack prevention tests, including LP(a) and small dense LpL levels.
[13:35] The importance of cardiovascular testing and functional stress tests.
[18:54] Physician recommendations for key testing frequency and age milestones.
[26:26] Information that is gathered from heart testing and what physicians do with it.
[28:31] LP(a) treatment, supplements and interventions.
[34:53] The impact of lowering cholesterol and other markers.
[38:03] Dr. Mark’s nutraceutical recommendations for supplementing healthy lifestyle choices.
[42:05] General recommendations for personalized precision medicine practices.
[46:05] Diet principles for cardiovascular health include organic red meat and gluten.
[50:43] Women’s health hormones as they relate to cardiovascular risk.
[54:15] Dr. Mark’s favorite supplement, personal health practices, and the medicine usage he has changed his mind about.
Episode Resources:
Medical Journal: The Histological Basis of Frank’s Sign
PubMed: Corneal arcus as coronary artery disease risk factor
Medical Journal: Efficacy of alternate day versus daily dosing of rosuvastatin
Design for Health Resources:
Blog: New Research Finds Powerful Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Women’s Risk for Heart Disease
Blog: Nitric Oxide – Say Yes to “NO”
Blog: Rhamnan Sulfate to Support the Endothelial Glycocalyx
Blog: The Latest on CoQ10: Supporting Heart Health and Beyond
Blog: Support Foundational Health with Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Blog: Methylated Folate for Normal Homocysteine Status
Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.
Debunking Diabetes Myths: Effectively Managing Blood Sugar with Dr. Beverly Yates
Conversations for Health
10/18/23 • 60 min
This episode of Conversations for Health features Dr. Beverly Yates ND, an internationally acclaimed diabetes expert who uses the Yates Protocol to help people get control over their blood sugar, reclaim their energy, and enjoy life again. The Yates Protocol was developed over the course of her 20-plus-year clinical career, using the Systems Approach from her prior career as an MIT-trained Electrical Engineer. Diabetes is on the rise globally, and the Yates Protocol has helped thousands of people around the world with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes to get control of their blood sugar and live life the way they want to.
In our conversation, Beverly shares a variety of clinical pearls regarding diabetes and blood sugar. She highlights five key lifestyle aspects that prevent or control diabetes, the lab numbers that are cause for alarm, and the role that culture sensitivity plays in effective practitioner recommendations. She weighs in on the various monitors, diets, medications, and popular hacks that can be used to control blood sugar and offers her wisdom and practical advice for anyone who is struggling to manage their blood sugar more effectively.
I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.
Key Takeaways:
[2:10] Beverly’s personal illness journey led her to specialize in naturopathic medicine.
[5:00] A family history of diabetes in Beverly’s family tree didn't stop her from taking control of her personal health.
[7:44] Awareness of culturally sensitive diets is a key point of effective connection and healing.
[10:43] Key lab numbers that should result in sounding the alarm on fasting blood glucose (FBS), fasting insulin, and hemoglobin A1C.
[17:03] A comparison of the effectiveness of continuous blood glucose monitors and glucometers and what actions can be taken based on the data results.
[20:10] Basic glycemic control is reflected in normal, timely rises and falls in blood sugar levels based on activity level and dietary intake.
[21:36] Surprising foods that may cause a spike in blood sugar — and some that don’t.
[23:30] Snacking throughout the day is not the answer to controlling blood sugar.
[26:04] The Theia Health app can be used by practitioners to collect patient CGM data.
[28:18] Beverly’s 4 recommended food combining hacks that can be used to support blood sugar regulation.
[32:10] Additional meal timing considerations that have the potential to cause a spike in blood sugar.
[35:55] The role of medications including Ozempic and GLP-1 agonists as the answer to Type 2 diabetes and obesity.
[43:17] Tactics for practitioners to help manage potential side effects of medications.
[46:02] Nutrients and herbs that can help support blood sugar management.
[49:50] The role of the gut microbiome in managing diabetes can be impacted by diet and insulin resistance issues.
[52:32] Beverly shares her personal favorite supplements, her favorite health practices, and the outdated advice that she has changed her mind about over her years of practice.
Episode Resources:
Heart Health for Black Women: A Natural Approach to Healing and Preventing Heart Disease
Design for Health Resources:
Blog: The Latest on Berberine and Gut Health
Blog: Berberine’s Potential to Support Heart Health and Blood Sugar Metabolism
Cardiovascular Care: Testing and Treating Heart Disease in Women with Dr. Kristine Burke
Conversations for Health
02/14/24 • 62 min
Kristine Burke, MD is a triple board-certified Functional Medicine physician, entrepreneur, author, educator, and researcher. She is an expert in the reversal and prevention of chronic diseases such as dementia, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes. She has a special focus on mold-related illness and its connection to many conditions including research into reversing the cognitive decline of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. She teaches Functional Medicine in her role as Asst Clinical Professor of Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and is the Founder and Medical Director of True Health Center for Functional Medicine in Northern California - a multi-disciplinary practice that delivers personalized primary care with a proprietary data-driven wellness plan that has successfully prevented any heart attacks from occurring among its patients for over a decade.
Together Dr. Burke and I tackle the topic of the leading cause of death in women – heart disease. Our conversation centers around tactics for improving cardiovascular care in women, including detection, hormonal insights, testing, and treatment particularly for peri- and postmenopausal women. She challenges possible reasons that cardiovascular health has not been not a main concern for many health practitioners and patients, and underscores the importance of supporting balanced hormones and a healthy endothelial glycocalyx. Dr. Burke shares a variety of clinical pearls for practitioners and highlights the evolving ideas and tactics that she has embraced as additional testing and research has become available in the world of cardiovascular health over her 30 year career, resulting in healthier, stronger aging women.
I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.
Key Takeaways:
[2:26] Dr. Burke’s transition from traditional to integrative and functional medicine was fueled by the positive results she was seeing in women.
[4:58] What students can expect from the introductory course to functional medicine at Loma Linda University, and the impact of the course in a variety of professional settings.
[7:28] The detection and hormonal reasons behind the increasing risk of heart disease as the number one killer of women.
[9:36] Insights into bioidentical hormone replacement and balance for estrogen, progesterone and testosterone in cardiovascular and brain health.
[12:13] Possible reasons that female cardiovascular health is not a key concern for patients and practitioners.
[14:49] Symptoms associated with the majority of Dr. Burke’s peri- and postmenopausal patients.
[16:37] Key tests that Dr. Burke offers beyond the conventional cholesterol panel work, including an advanced lipid profile and particle risk profiles.
[22:27] Dr. Burke’s membership-based program gives patients access to multiple scans and tests throughout the year and a multifaceted team of doctors, dietitians and health coaches.
[26:26] Diet and lifestyle recommendations for effective cardiovascular disease prevention.
[35:30] The role that alcohol plays in cardiovascular health, particularly in the United States.
[38:07] Practitioner recommendations for explaining endothelial glycocalyx as it relates to the different pathways of nitric oxide production.
[46:02] Dr. Burke shares powerful success stories of working with the endothelial glycocalyx.
[48:53] The role of Arterosil in supporting the healthy endothelial glycocalyx and changes to macular degeneration and neuropathy in clinical practices.
[52:36] Dr. Burke considers potential applications for Vascanox, including poor circulation, erectile dysfunction, and possibly to address lymphedema and encouraging lymphatic flow.
[56:15] Dr. Burke shares her personal favorite supplements, her resilience health practices and one of the many health ideas she has changed her mind about over her years of practice.
Episode Resources:
Design for Health Resources:
Research Blog: The Postmenopausal Decline of Estrogen and How it May Influence Cardiovascular Health
Blog: The Latest Research on Antioxidative Status for Optimal Cardiovascular Health
Blog: The Intelligent Inner Lining of Blood Vessels: Nutrients that Support Vascular Health
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How many episodes does Conversations for Health have?
Conversations for Health currently has 58 episodes available.
What topics does Conversations for Health cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Alternative Health and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Conversations for Health?
The episode title 'Integrative Oncology and Supporting Optimal Patient Health with Nalini Chilkov' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Conversations for Health?
The average episode length on Conversations for Health is 59 minutes.
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Episodes of Conversations for Health are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of Conversations for Health was released on Jul 10, 2023.
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