Episode 18: Mind, Body, Community: The Connection Between Relationships, Stress & Health with Dean Ornish, MD

10/11/22 • 28 min

Motivated by research, lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based approach that targets modifiable behaviors to prevent, treat, and potentially reverse, chronic disease. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by Founder and President of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Dr. Dean Ornish, to explore the undeniable impact of positive lifestyle changes to optimize health. Tune in as they discuss the key pillars of health, including importance of relationships and stress management, and Dr. Ornish’s revolutionary research proving that lifestyle changes can often reverse signs of aging and the progression of most chronic diseases.

Dr. Dean Ornish is a physician, researcher, and Founder and President of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute. He is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and the author of seven books, all national bestsellers. Dr. Ornish has directed revolutionary research proving, for the first time, that lifestyle changes can often reverse-undo-the progression of many of the most common and costly chronic diseases and potentially even begin reversing aging at a cellular level.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/2/episode/18.

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For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/2/episode/18.

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Episode 17: The Evolution and Evidence on Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabis with Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND

Increased awareness and medicinal use of cannabidiol (CBD) has sparked the need for consumer education from trusted sources. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND, to explore the growing body of evidence supporting the use of CBD for common health conditions including pain, anxiety, inflammation, insomnia, and more. Tune in as they debunk common misconceptions about cannabis, discuss the key differences between cannabinoids CBD and THC, and review dosage guidelines.

Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND, is a Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and author. She teaches cannabis therapy and is Co-Program Director, Cannabinoid Medical Sciences at John Patrick University School of Integrative and Functional Medicine. She has written two books on CBD: Simple Guide to CBD: Fact, Fiction, and a Path Forward and Simple Guide to Cannabis Gardening: From Seed to Weed. Janice has her own line of the highest quality organically grown, phytocannabinoid-rich hemp CBD products for her clients that she sells under her Jannabis Wellness label.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/2/episode/17.

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Episode 19: Managing Diabetes & The Road to Better Blood Sugar Control with Kim Rose, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD

According to the CDC, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 3 Americans are living with prediabetes. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, Kim Rose, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD, to explore the current state of diabetes, including how it disproportionally impacts people of color, and effective dietary and lifestyle strategies to prevent, manage and control diabetes. Plus, Kim dives into the latest science on non-caloric sweeteners, the role of resistant starch in gut health support, and honoring cultural food practices with patients.

Kim Rose, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD is a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in diabetes care and management and valued member of Orgain’s Nutrition Advisory Board. She earned a B.S. in Dietetics and B.S. in Exercise Physiology from The Florida State University and is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician. With over a decade of experience, Kim has taught thousands of people dietary and lifestyle strategies to manage blood sugar while still enjoying the cultural foods they love. In her private practice she uproots common food-related misconceptions and empowers her clients to build sustainable (and tasty) eating patterns.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/2/episode/19.