The Natural Nurse and Dr. Z

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z – Flu Fallacies and Getting Flu-Ready – Flu Survival – 03.01.16

Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews board-certified internal medicine and concierge physician, Dr. Ken Redcross, MD. Dr. Redcorss is founder of Redcross Concierge, a personalized medical practice designed to enhance the patient doctor relationship while providing convenient access to a full spectrum of healthcare services and holistic and wellness counseling. As one of the first full service concierge, personalized medical practices in the United States, Redcross’ patient portfolio includes executives, athletes and entertainers, as well as individuals from all walks and stages of life. His focus on developing the patient doctor bond is a unique characteristic of his concierge services that allows for a more strategic and customized approach to each patient’s healthcare plan. Redcross earned his medical degree from Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, specializing in internal medicine. He has extensive on camera experience with major national television shows including “The Doctors,” “The Insider” and E! Entertainment Television.

Contact: Website: http://drredcross.com/
Twitter:@DrRedcross  

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KenRedcrossMD

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z – Wisdom Horticulture – 02.16.16

 

Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Horticulturist Jennifer Yates. Jennifer Yates has a deep wisdom of both horticulture, combined with landscape design principles steeped both in beauty and feng shui/ vastu knowledge. She focuses on creating zen for clients, capturing the essence of nature & grounded in environmental balance. Trained in art, architecture & interiors at Rhode Island School of Design. Art history was studied at Brown. Extensive courses at New York Botanical Gardens. ( B I Arch) She lectures in the US on “The Conscious Gardener”, teaching on creating landscapes which can prevent and restoreclimate health. She is a winner of the Golden Trowel award, Greenwich Ct. She works in Palm Beach & Greenwich,CT.

Contact: Jennifer Yates 203.249.6541

info@yatesscapes.com    

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The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z – Julia Schopick – Health Care Advocate – 02.09.16

Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN www.naturalnurse.com, Julia Schopick is a best-selling author of the book, HONEST MEDICINE: Effective, Time-Tested, Inexpensive Treatments for Life-Threatening Diseases. Through her writings and her blog, HonestMedicine.com, Julia’s goal is to empower patients to make the best health choices for themselves and their loved ones by teaching them about little-known but promising treatments their doctors may not know about. Julia’s writings on health and medical topics have been featured in American Medical News (AMA), Alternative & Complementary Therapies, the British Medical Journal and the Chicago Sun-Times. Her Facebook page is "Julia Schopick Presents Honest Medicine." You may reach her via email at Julia@HonestMedicine.com.   Contact:http://www.honestmedicine.com/

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z – The GI-MAP testing of the microbiota and implications for autoimmune disease management – 02.02.16

Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Dr. David M. Brady. Dr. Brady is a Connecticut and Vermont licensed naturopathic medical physician and certified clinical nutritionist and has been in clinical practice for 24 years. He is the vice provost of the Division of Health Sciences, director of the Human Nutrition Institute, and associate professor of clinical sciences at the University of Bridgeport. He is also the chief medical officer for Diagnostic Solutions Labs, LLC and Designs for Health, Inc., and practices at Whole Body Medicine in Fairfield, CT, specializing in functional and nutritional medicine.

Dr. Brady works with Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory to develop and launch the first DNA/PCR molecular assay for GI pathogens performed on stool using an FDA-approved platform and methodology, the GI Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP). The pathogen targets include bacteria, parasites and another first for the market, viruses! This will help integrative and functional medicine physicians and providers determine the status of the gastrointestinal environment, which is critical in understanding why a patient may be experiencing various chronic conditions, with a particular eye towards autoimmune disorders. Contact:http://drdavidbrady.com/

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z – Dr. Elena Klimenko – 01.26.16

Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Elena Klimenko, M.D.. Dr. klimenko is board certified in internal medicine and operates the New York based Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Medical, P.C., medical practice. She is also certified in homeopathy and acupuncture. Dr. Klimenko graduated from the integrative medicine fellowship at the Continuum for Health and Healing Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. She received her initial medical education in one of the best medical schools of Moscow, Russia. Later, when she moved to the United States she confirmed her medical degree with a series of the same medical tests and board exams that American medical students have to take. In her medical practice, Dr. Klimenko takes a holistic approach to treat her patients, integrating conventional medicines with alternative medicines to address the root of the illness. Her practice also offers noninvasive cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers, helping the patient achieve internal and external beauty. For more information on Dr. Klimenko, visit: http:/drelenaklimenko.com/  

Office land line: 212-696-HEAL (4325)

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z – Dr. Robert Drapkin, MD – 01.19.16

Host Ellen Kamhi PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Robert Drapkin, MD. Dr. Drapkin is a health care provider who is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care. He is in active practice, working to save lives and improve quality of life through the education of his patients. He provides up-to-date knowledge and guides patients through their illnesses, exercises and diets. He has been in active medicine practice for over 36 years. Dr. Drapkin is currently 71 years old and started training as a body builder when he was in his fifties. He has been a competitive body builder for 17 years, and has won many titles and contests. On today’s show, Dr. Drapkin will discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting, along with other health tips for both young and mature individuals , who want to get the most out of life! Contact: http://drrobertmdfacp.com/

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z – Arthur Capperauld, D.C., CCWFN – 01.05.16

Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Dr Art Capperauld. Dr Capperauld attended California State University Long Beach with an emphasis on human biology, and graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College. He continued his education with 100’s of post graduate courses focusing on nutrition, diet and lifestyle, clinical management and whole-food nutritional supplementation. He functioned as a consultant to the world’s leading authority on the use of therapeutic and nutrient-dense foods, plant and glandular concentrates and extracts, as well as phytonutrients and phytochemicals.  

Dr Art is president of Concepts For Health, Inc, a health and healing expert, teacher and lecturer. His 23+ years of clinical experience and 1000’s of people asking his advice has allowed him to develop a unique system that enables people to take control of their health. His professional teaching experience to doctors and the public covers a wide range of topics. On todays show, we will discuss WEIGHT LOSS- the number one New Year Resolution! Contact: www.conceptsforhealth.com  Office # is 559-475-8611 Email is drart@conceptsforhealth.com

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z – Dr. Lewis and Janet, DoctorsNutrition.com – 12.22.15

Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Dr. Lewis and Janet from www.DoctorsNutrition.com . They both have a long history of helping people achieve their maximum potential. Dr. Lewis is a chiropractor and stays current on the latest research pertaining to nutritional supplements and optimal health. Janet Lewis is a Certified Natural Health Consultant with a unique perspective on alternative and complimentary nutrition from studying with numerous national leading alternative health experts.

Dr. Lewis and Janet know the importance of proper nutrition in the healing process and maintenance of the human body. They incorporate the latest medical research into the decisions made while helping people with their nutritional decisions. After seeing a growing public need, they teamed up with Doctor's Nutrition to offer extremely low cost blood work to determine the most appropriate nutritional products that are only available through a doctor's office.

Located in Longview, Texas, Doctor's Nutrition offers medical lab services in or near your hometown without the need for expensive office visits and long waits. Now you can monitor your health status, check your cholesterol, thyroid function, liver function, etc. anytime you want, and at a reasonable cost. As part of the service you also get a free consultation explaining the results, a copy of your lab work for your files and recommendations for specific nutritional needs you may have. Contact Info: Doctor’s Nutrition of Texas, Dr. Stephen and Janet Lewis www.drsnutrition.org www.facebook.com/DoctorsNutritionEastTexas Phone: (903) 663-1008

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z – Pharmacogenetics: The Prescription Medication Puzzle with Dr. Valerie Ferdinand – 12.15.15

Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN , www.naturalnurse.com , interviews Valerie Ferdinand, N.D. Dr. Ferdinand is a licensed naturopathic physician with an integrative medicine practice in the Portland, Oregon area. Dr. Ferdinand received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Micro/Molecular Biology from Portland State University, and her Doctorate of Naturopathy from the National College of Natural Medicine. Dr. Ferdinand works with various laboratories and is a presenter at multiple conferences and webinars to discuss topics concerning genetic health. Contact Info:Woodstock Natural Health Clinic

www.WoodstockClinic.com 

info@woodstockclinic.com

drvalerie@woodstockclinic.com

503.771.0615

 

Kashi Health - lab for testing 

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1.877. 879.1815

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z – Radiant Skin from the Inside Out! With Dr. Allan Dattner, MD, Integrative Dermatologist – 12.08.15

Alan M. Dattner, MD has been a pioneer for over 30 years in integrating nutrition, dermatology, Applied Kinesiology, and Holistic Medicine into the practice of dermatology. He is a founding member of the American Academy of Dermatology’s groundbreaking Task Force for Nutrition and Evaluation of Alternative Medicine, and is a board-certified dermatologist. Dr. Dattner has written a number of scientific articles on nutrition and herbal medicine in dermatology. He has lectured locally, nationally and internationally to both dermatology and CAM organizations, and has been quoted in numerous popular magazines and The New York Times. He has a strong background in research methodology and 47 years of experience in the science of cellular immunology. More specifically, he elucidated key concepts linking environmental factors to inflammatory disease, during 3 years of investigation of human lymphocyte recognition at the National Cancer Institute . Results of this work are published in peer review journals and were presented by Dr. Dattner at plenary sessions of the Society of Investigative Dermatology. On today’s show, we discuss Dr. Alan Dattner’s new book, Radiant Skin from the Inside Out: The Holistic Dermatologist’s Guide to Natural Skincare Learn the holistic skin secrets this dermatologist has discovered over the past 30 years that will help you clear your skin and restore balance naturally. Contact : www.holisticdermatology.com