There are science-backed strategies for accelerating recovery from illness and injury by tapping into our body's innate healing intelligence. In this episode, Dr. Melinda Rings talks with Integrative Medicine pioneer Dr. Victoria Maizes about practical advice, actionable steps and integrative approaches for various health conditions, including sleep issues and immune support during illness.

00:00 Introduction to Next Level Health

01:02 Meet Dr. Victoria Maizes

02:32 Maizes' Journey into Integrative Medicine

06:33 Integrative Medicine vs. Lifestyle Medicine

08:07 The Power of Supplements

12:38 Unlocking the Rapid Recovery Reflex

27:32 The Importance of Sleep

33:05 Cold and Flu Season Remedies

37:40 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Over half of cancer cases and deaths are considered preventable by making healthy lifestyle changes. In this episode, Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, a leading expert in integrative oncology and Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Melinda Ring, discuss six key areas of health and wellness people can use to reduce risk for developing cancer or to support healing and the reduce the risk of recurrence after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. They also delve into the controversial topic of biofield therapies and their potential impact on cancer treatment. The episode offers science-backed insights and personal anecdotes, providing actionable steps for optimizing health and well-being both before and after a cancer diagnosis.

https://youtu.be/HX0rCCZzrAk

00:00 Introduction to Next Level Health

00:49 Personal Story and Cancer Prevention

01:17 Meet Dr. Lorenzo Cohen

02:26 Understanding Integrative Oncology

04:26 Stress and Its Impact on Cancer

05:29 Integrative Medicine at MD Anderson

08:46 Biofield Therapies and Energy Medicine

18:18 The Mix of Six for Anti-Cancer Living

22:46 Final Thoughts and Personal Wisdom

25:10 Conclusion and Resources

For the first time in history, today's children are expected to have shorter lifespans than their parents — largely due to diet and lifestyle-related diseases. But there are things parents can do to help reverse this trend. In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with integrative pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song, author of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids, to explore how families can nurture true resilience — from the gut to the brain and beyond.

https://youtu.be/hilJIFyIfGw

00:00 – Kids' lifespans are shortening: why this matters
00:20 – Welcome to Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring
00:51 – Introducing Dr. Elisa Song: integrative pediatrician and mom
03:11 – The alarming rise of chronic illness in children
05:35 – The microbiome at the root of modern childhood diseases
06:59 – How gut health shapes immune and mental health
12:17 – The role of birth and breastfeeding in microbiome development
13:26 – Why today's babies have fewer beneficial gut bacteria
18:03 – Antibiotics and long-term health: what parents need to know
23:34 – Restoring gut health through food and fermented recipes
26:23 – The vagus nerve: the bridge between the gut and brain
32:20 – Tools and devices that build calm and resilience
36:11 – Final advice for parents: small steps, big impact
37:23 – Closing thoughts from Dr. Ring