Inflammation

07/19/23 • 29 min

Welcome to the show! Today we are talking about inflammation which is pretty buzzy in the medical world right now. It seems like every ailment we talk about has some kind of link to inflammation both as a cause and a symptom, which is interesting because it's certainly not new. So what is the deal with inflammation? Why are we suddenly so obsessed with it? Is it as bad as it’s portrayed or is there more to the story?
That’s what we are going to chat about today with two fantastic experts that we are thrilled to introduce you to.
Dr. Julia Vitali is an Osteopathic Physician who practices alongside me at Collaborative Natural Health Partners in Connecticut. Dr. Vitali lives and breathes an integrative approach to medicine and she uses a lot of bodywork in her practice to ensure that her patients can move freely and heal naturally.
Dr. Nick Edgerton is a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist who has a fantastic background in botanical medicine, from wildcrafting in Jamaica to his own backyard to nutrigenomics where he studies how nutrients and herbs impact gene expression.

Here on Your Health Toolkit, we often talk about how conventional and naturopathic medicine can play complementary roles in our overall health. We call this “collaborative medicine” and through the work that we do at Collaborative Natural Health Partners, we are able to give people the knowledge and the tools they need to feel great every single day. If you’re interested in learning more, head over to our website or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for information, articles, and resources to take the guesswork out of your health.
Your Health Toolkit is a podcast presented for general information and educational purposes only. The discussions presented by Dr. Lauren Young and the show’s guests should not be considered medical advice but rather a conversation starter with your doctor. Everyone’s body is unique, and we recommend having a discussion with your personal healthcare team before trying anything discussed on the show.

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Naturopathic Care for Kids

For today’s show, we’re changing gears a bit to focus on one of the most important aspects of our wellness and longevity - our kids.
If you’re a parent, you probably work pretty hard to keep your children healthy. But with everything from your typical school and playground germs to some of the more serious pediatric illnesses, it can be hard to know what’s best.
Because so many of our own patients have asked us how to care for their kids the natural way, we decided to do a show about it and we have some great experts to lead the way.
In the studio are APRN Andrew Lauzier and Naturopathic Physician Dr. Carissa Fioritto from our practice, Collaborative Natural Health Partners in Connecticut.
Andrew provides primary care across the practice and is passionate about integrative and holistic care for both adults and children. He is the dad of one little boy.
Dr. Fioritto is a Naturopathic Physician who focuses her practice on digestive disorders and hormonal health including chronic fatigue, dermatologic conditions, anti-aging, and stress management. She is also a mom to two little ones.
We mention a few resources during our chat that you can access right here. EWG.org lists the dirty dozen fruits and vegetables, plus has great information on sunscreen ingredients. HealthyChildren.org is an excellent website powered by the American Association of Pediatricians.

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Menopause and Andropause

Hot flashes, night sweats, irritability. These are just a few of the well-known symptoms that women experience as they begin to enter menopause. But what many people don’t know is the myriad of emotional and hormonal symptoms that can also creep into the day-to-day, and that our husbands might be experiencing them too.
So what’s the deal with menopause and how can we help ourselves get through it naturally? Where do men fit into the picture and are their signs and symptoms something we should be paying more attention to? Let’s talk about it.
Our guests today are APRN Andrew Lauzier and Osteopathic Physician Dr. Kate Zachau from Collaborative Natural Health Partners in Connecticut.
As a nurse practitioner, Andrew provides primary care across the practice, managing acute and chronic diseases, and focusing on the importance of primary prevention. Andrew is passionate about integrative and holistic care and he loves educating both adults and children about their options beyond just traditional medicine.
Dr. Kate Zachau is an Osteopathic Physician who works with patients to determine the root cause of their symptoms in alignment with naturopathic and osteopathic philosophies. She specifically works with women as they move through menopause and her passion for integrative medicine is most notable in the modalities of mind-body medicine, nutrition, and osteopathic manipulation.