The Natural Nurse and Dr. Z

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z - 09/23/14

Michael J. Balick holds a PhD in biology from Harvard University and is Vice President for Botanical Science, Director and Philecology Curator of The Institute of Economic Botany at The New York Botanical Garden. An ethnobotanist with a specialty in global medicinal and food plants and the role they play in traditional healing systems, Dr. Balick has conducted field work with indigenous cultures around the world for more than 30 years. On today’s show we will discuss his new book, 21^st Century Herbal: A Practical Guide for Healthy Living Using Nature’s Most Powerful Plants.  Contact: http://www.nybg.org/

The Natural Nurse and Dr. Z - 08/26/14

Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com , interviews

Joel H. Warshowsky, OD, FAAO, FCOVD. Dr. Warshowsky is a holistic behavioral and developmental Optometrist. He is Associate Clinical Professor Emeritus and founding Chief of Pediatrics at SUNY State College of Optometry, where he taught for 37 years.  He is author of the book “HOW BEHAIORAL OPTOMETRY CAN UNLOCK YOUR CHILD’S POTENTIAL,” published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London and USA.  He has served as Optometric Consultant to numerous schools for child development throughout New York and New Jersey. Dr. Warshowsky has lectured internationally and is published widely in the field of optometry, and is a Fellow of the AmericanAcademy of Optometry and College of Optometrists in Vision Development. He maintains two holistic pediatric and vision therapy practices in New York and New Jersey. Contact: 516 869 8717    www.drjoelwarshowsky.com

The Natural Nurse and Dr. Z - PCOS – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome- Natural Interventions - 08/05/14

Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Rebecca Murray APRN, FNP, CDE . Rebecca  is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner for over 28 years who  specializes in the “Integrative Approach” to the prevention, evaluation and treatment of medical problems.  After graduating from ColumbiaUniversity and spending 12 years in “critical care medicine”, observing “first hand” the ravages of chronic disease states the “could have been prevented”, she decided to obtain her Master’s Degree in Primary Health Care as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in order practice true “preventative medicine”.  Her areas of focus and specialty include: Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance, obesity/weight management, evaluation/management and prevention of diabetes, hormonal imbalances/PCOS, risk reduction of estrogen-related cancers, and “medical nutrition therapy” for multiple health related problems.

 

She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing at YaleUniversity (Adjunct Faculty), is a preceptor for Yale University FNP students at the West SideSchoolBasedHealthCenter, and has her own private practice in Groton, CT specializing in Holistic and Integrative Medicine.  She has written numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, and serves many task forces that focus on the growing epidemic of childhood and adult obesity.  She speaks locally and nationally at professional conferences on the use of nutritional approaches to the prevention and treatment of numerous chronic health conditions. She views herself as a “perpetual student” as EVERYDAY there is more to learn that can help us as practitioners to optimize the health of our patients.

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z - The Survival Medicine Handbook - 07/08/14

Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, www.drznaturally.com, interviews Dr. Bones, and Nurse Amy. Joe Alton, MD,  also known as “Dr. Bones the Disaster Doctor”, is a medical doctor and Amy Alton, A.R.N.P.,  also known as “Nurse Amy”, is an advanced registered nurse practitioner and a certified nurse midwife.  They are medical preparedness experts and the authors of the “The Survival Medicine Handbook”, a guide for when medical help is not on the way.  In addition to their medical credentials, the Altons are associated with the Master Gardener program in Florida, with an emphasis on growing food and medicinal herbs. They have Ham Radio licenses, and raise tilapia as a food fish. Their mission: To place a medically self-reliant caregiver in every family or mutual assistance group before a disaster occurs.  Contact:  www.doomandbloom.net.

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z - Herbs as a Viable Integrative Therapy - 06/24/14

Host Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, www.drznaturally.com, interviews Dr. Patrick M. Fratellone MD RH (AHG) FIM FACC.  Prior to forming Fratellone Medical Associates, Dr. Fratellone was Chief of Medicine and Director of Cardiology at the Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine under the direction of the late Robert C. Atkins, M.D. Previously, he held positions as Medical Director of the Fifth Avenue Comprehensive Medical Group and Regional Director of Cardiology programs for the Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools. As a result of his development of programs and teaching in these positions, he is recognized as a forerunner in the field of echocardiography. Dr. Fratellone attended the State University of Stony Brook, medical training in London, and medical residency at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he also completed his Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease in 1994. He trained at the Nicholas Institute Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and the Division of Congenital Heart Diseases at the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Fratellone is one of the few cardiologists with a degree in Integrative Medicine from the University of Arizona under the leadership and auspices of Dr. Andrew Weil, where his degree was confirmed with honors.  Dr. Fratellone studied botanical medicine under the directorship of 7Song and is a member of the American Herbal Guild and President of the NY City Chapter of the same organization. Contact: http://www.fratellonemedical.com/

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z - Energy Medicine Begins with Water - 06/17/14

Host, Eugene Zampieron, ND, www.drznaturally.com, interviews Dr. Norman SuHu. Dr. Suhu is a naturopathic doctor with specialized training in Biosyntonie, Carroll Food Intolerance testing, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, and homeopathy and keeps regular office hours in his New York City and Glen Cove, Long Island offices.  Dr SuHu is one of the few senior practitioners of Biosyntonie in the United States and regularly teaches health practitioners this method of energy healing in New York and by invitation numerous times in Switzerland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Boulder.  Contact: www.songofhealth.com 

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z - Supplement Pyramid - 06/10/14

Host, Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, www.drznaturally.com, interviews  Michael A. Smith, M.D.. Dr Smith  is an author and nationally-known media personality. He is also a blogger, radio talk show host, creates and conducts webinars and appears in informational health and wellness videos. His engaging ability to present complex medical topics, be it inflammation, diabetes, migraines, food sensitivity or weight management, in a clear, conversational manner has won him a sizable following of anti-aging and disease-prevention enthusiasts.Also known as “Dr. Mike,” he is heard on numerous syndicated national health television and radio shows. He is a graduate of the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. On today's show we will be discussing Dr. Mikes new book,MY SUPPLEMENT PYRAMID.  Contact: www.MySupplementPyramid.com 

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z - Naturopathic Approaches to Mood Disorders and Depression - 06/03/14

Host, Dr. Eugene Zampierion, ND, interviews Dr. Peter Bongiorno, ND. Peter Bongiorno is co-medical director of InnerSource Natural Health and Acupuncture , a thriving practice with two clinics in New York.   Dr. Bongiorno was a pre-doctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health, at the National Institute of Mental Health’s department of Clinical Neuroendocrinolgy, and he also researched at Yale University in the department of pharmacology before training at Bastyr University in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture. Dr. Bongiorno teaches integrative medicine elective at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and at the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City.  He is an expert blogger for Psychology Today, and has appeared multiple times on national FOX news programs. He is President of the NY Association of Naturopathic Physicians and was chosen naturopathic physician of the year in New YorkState in 2008.

Dr. Bongiorno is a major contributor to the Textbook of Natural Medicine and authored the textbook Healing Depression: Integrated Naturopathic and Conventional Therapies for Depression . His latest book is How Come They’re Happy and I’m Not - The Complete Natural Program for Healing Depression for Good (Red Wheel / Conari) which can be found on Amazon. Contact:  www.InnerSourceHealth.com and  www.drpeterbongiorno.com.  

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z - Modern Herbal Medicine with Steven Horne - 05/27/14

Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com interviews Master Herbalist Steven Horne. Steven Horne is a professional member and past president of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG) and a professional member of and certified instructor for the International Iridology Practitioner’s Association (IIPA).  He is the author of numerous books and courses on herbs and natural healing, including his latest release, Modern Herbal Medicine (co-authored with Thomas Easley). He is the president of The School of Modern Herbal Medicine, located in St. George, UT. Contact: Contact Information:

The School of Modern Herbal Medicine

http://ModernHerbalMedicine.com

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z - Tick Borne Disease Alliance - 05/06/14

Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, AHG, AHN-BC, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Mr. Bob Oley, PE, MSPH. Bob Oley is a Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Prevention Expert and Public Health Consultant. Oley has been involved in public health work for more than 30 years. Early in his career he served as Director of Environmental Health for the City of Stamford, CT. For the last four years, Oley has worked in Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas as a Public Health Consultant specializing in tick-borne disease prevention. An important aspect of his consulting work involves advising families and businesses on how to make their properties safer from ticks, and on what personal protection measures can be taken to safeguard family members and workers. Oley conducts educational seminars on Lyme disease and tick-borne disease prevention and has spoken before such diverse groups as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Montgomery County Public Works Association, to name a few. Oley has also appeared on several radio shows, including You Bet Your Garden (NPR), Sirius XM Doctor Radio and the Magic Garden Show, where he has shared his knowledge on tick-borne diseases and prevention. Contact: www.tdballiance.org