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  • Decoding Menopause: Eat the Rainbow for a Healthier, Balanced Transition with Dr. Deanna Minich

    Decoding Menopause: Eat the Rainbow for a Healthier, Balanced Transition with Dr. Deanna Minich
    2025/04/14

    Whether you're navigating menopause or simply striving for more vitality, this episode of Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring offers valuable insights that could help you live a more vibrant and balanced life. Dr. Deanna Minich, a renowned nutrition scientist and author of The Rainbow Diet, joins Dr. Ring to discuss how phytonutrients from colorful plants can support everything from hormone balance to brain health and beyond.

    [00:02:00] Dr. Minich explains the role of colorful foods in fertility, perimenopause and menopause and how different colors in food correspond to specific body functions, such as inflammation and hormone balance. She highlights the benefits of orange foods, like tangerines and mangoes, which help support ovarian health and reduce decline during perimenopause.

    [00:05:53] She says there are protective effects in carotenoids, found in colorful foods, on fat tissues, particularly for skin health, especially during menopause. She also emphasizes the role of purple foods like blueberries and purple sweet potatoes in protecting against oxidative stress.

    [00:10:27] Aging men should focus on red and green foods that support prostate and heart health, Minich says. She highlights the role of lycopene and green leafy vegetables in preventing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health.

    [00:13:21 Dr. Ring asks the importance of detoxification, particularly during weight loss or with medications like GLP-1. Minic advocates for incorporating omega-3s into the diet to support detoxification and cellular health.

    [00:28:25] Melatonin is a favorite topic of Minich and she says it is not just important for sleep, but for immune health, brain function, and detoxification. She explains how melatonin helps with circadian rhythm synchronization and the removal of brain toxins, especially during sleep.

    [00:36:35] Through her research, Minich has found that eating colorful foods nourishes the body and soul. She encourages listeners to make meals enjoyable and artistic, emphasizing the importance of colorful plant-based foods in daily life.

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    38 分
  • From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Transforming Your Healthcare from Clinic to Community

    From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Transforming Your Healthcare from Clinic to Community
    2025/03/24

    This episode dives into a topic that could redefine healthcare as we know it. How can we shift from a disease-centered system to one that truly supports whole person well-being? Host Dr. Melinda Ring is joined by Dr. Tracy Gaudet, known for her pioneering work with the Veterans Health Administration, where she led the development of the Whole Health model, to discuss the need to shift from a disease-centered system to one that prioritizes the whole person. Dr. Gaudet highlights the importance of community-based healthcare, emphasizing that wellness begins outside the clinic and shares her vision for training future healthcare leaders through the Doctor of Whole Health Leadership Program at Southern California University Health Sciences.

    [00:00:17] - Dr. Gaudet shares her path in medicine from becoming an OBGYN to being named the founding Executive Director of the University of Arizona's Program in Integrative Medicine to becoming a leader in the Whole Health movement, highlighting her experience at the Veterans Health Administration.

    [00:02:25] - She explains the Whole Health Model, which emphasizes a shift from disease-centered care to a patient-centered approach that begins with exploring what truly matters to individuals—health, purpose, and life satisfaction.

    [00:12:02] - Dr. Gaudet discusses the urgent need for a transformation in American healthcare, emphasizing the breakdown of the current system and how the Whole Health model could provide the solution.

    [00:21:03] - The conversation turns to the importance of leadership in healthcare reform, with Dr. Gaudet introduced the first-of-its-kind Doctor of Whole Health Leadership Program at Southern California University Health Sciences. She has designed the program to train the next generation of leaders who will drive systemic change.

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    33 分
  • Gut Health, Mitochondria and the Future of Personalized Medicine with Dr. Robert Rountree

    Gut Health, Mitochondria and the Future of Personalized Medicine with Dr. Robert Rountree
    2025/03/03

    In this episode of Next Level Health, Dr. Melinda Ring and Dr. Robert Rountree dive into science-backed strategies to help you optimize your health and well-being. They discuss the role of inflammation in chronic diseases, how to repair and maintain gut health the critical role of mitochondria and how artificial intelligence may lead to true personalized medicine.

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    [00:04:14] - Dr. Rountree’s Journey into Integrative Medicine
    Dr. Rountree shares his personal journey from discovering herbal medicine at age 19 to becoming a leader in functional medicine. He discusses how early exposure to alternative healing methods and scientific curiosity shaped his career.

    [00:07:53] - Inflammation, Gut Health and Chronic Disease
    Next Drs. Ring and Rountree explore the role of inflammation in chronic diseases, including autoimmune disorders, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. Dr. Rountree highlights dietary interventions, elimination diets, and the importance of gut health in reducing inflammation.

    [00:25:35] - Mitochondrial Health and Longevity
    Dr. Rountree explains the critical role of mitochondria beyond energy production, emphasizing its impact on chronic diseases. He discusses mitochondrial dysfunction’s link to conditions like Parkinson’s and Type 2 diabetes, along with dietary and lifestyle strategies to optimize mitochondrial function.

    [00:38:44] - The Role of AI in Personalized Medicine
    The discussion shifts to how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, particularly in interpreting complex data sets like gut microbiome analyses and multi-omics. Dr. Rountree highlights the future of AI-driven personalized medicine and its potential to transform patient care.

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    47 分
  • What is Your Real Age? with Dr. Michael Roizen

    What is Your Real Age? with Dr. Michael Roizen
    2025/02/10
    In this episode of Next Level Health, Dr. Melinda Ring sits down with Dr. Michael Roizen, a trailblazer in lifestyle medicine, bestselling author, and the first-ever Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic. They talk about how lifestyle choices impact your “real age,” six key health markers that determine your longevity and disease risk and how walking 10,000 steps per day, strength training, and jumping are essential to a healthy lifespan. They also discuss how Cleveland Clinic’s employee wellness program has saved the organization tens of millions of dollars over the years and how it could be implemented at the national level. https://youtu.be/LS2eCOklYXY [00:02:26] Understanding Real Age vs. Chronological Age Dr. Roizen recently celebrated his 79th birthday, but his real age is closer to age 57. He explains the concept of real age, which reflects the biological age of somebody based on their health choices, such as consistently choosing to eat salmon versus red meat. He shares how lifestyle factors impact longevity at an epigenetic level. [00:06:34] Revolutionizing Workplace Wellness at Cleveland Clinic As the first Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Roizen implemented the groundbreaking Healthy Choice Program, a voluntary initiative to improve employee health. The program reduced healthcare costs by millions of dollars annually for the institution and employees were incentivized to take part through payments made directly to them for meeting the goals of the program. [00:15:23] The Six Normals for Optimal Health A cornerstone of the Healthy Choices Program is for each participant to reach “six normals.” These are key health metrics that predict long-term wellness, including optimal blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, blood sugar and no nicotine. He discusses how medications and lifestyle changes can be used to reach these targets. [00:23:07] Exercise & Movement: What Science Supports The discussion dives into the importance of taking 10,000 steps per day, participating in resistance training, and jumping for maintaining bone density and overall health. Dr. Roizen also touches on myths around Zone 2 training and why strength training is critical for aging well. [00:35:52] The Most Overlooked Risk: Preventing Falls Finally, he shares a key insight about falls being a leading cause of death in older adults. He emphasizes balance training, practicing standing on one leg, and learning how to fall safely to prevent life-threatening injuries. Catch full episodes of Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern/podcasts 📺 Listen to Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring/id1769262080 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. — Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern?sub_confirmation=1 — Follow the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmoshercenter/ Website: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html — Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/about-us/newsletter.html
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    38 分
  • Healthy People Have More Fun with Dr. David Katz

    Healthy People Have More Fun with Dr. David Katz
    2024/12/16
    In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. David Katz, a leader in lifestyle medicine and preventive medicine specialist about actionable steps people can take to combat chronic diseases and optimize their health and well-being, so they can add more time and energy to life and enjoy doing the things they love, longer. They discuss the rise in obesity and chronic diseases and the addictive nature of ultra-processed foods as well as the role of policy and education in improving public health. Discover practical tips for a healthier lifestyle such as "Tastebud Rehab" and insights on how to align your lifestyle with joy and vitality. [00:00:00] Katz emphasizes that maintaining good health is not a moral obligation but rather as an opportunity and a source of joy. He states that "healthy people have more fun" because good health allows individuals to spend more time and energy doing the things they love. [00:02:29] Katz shares a career-defining moment inspired by a pivotal 1993 JAMA article called “Actual Causes of Death in the United States” and how the knowledge of modifiable root causes of chronic diseases reshaped his research focus toward translation and application rather than discovery. [00:06:15] Despite the efforts of those in lifestyle medicine, Katz recognizes that he and his colleagues are “failing” at helping Americans improve their health and lifestyles because chronic diseases and obesity rates continue to rise. [00:10:02] He says there are many reasons for this rise of poor health and points to the addictive nature of ultra-processed foods. He explains the food industry's deliberate design of addictive food products and provides practical tips for reducing sugar and processed food intake through what he calls "Tastebud Rehab." Katz and Ring also discuss other ways to help people transition to healthier eating habits, including the pros and cons of gradual changes versus going “cold turkey” and the use of GLP-1 agonists to jumpstart the process. [00:28:16] Other approaches that could help people live healthier lives include regulatory policies and aligning government, private sector innovations, and individual efforts to promote healthier lifestyles. [00:31:43] Katz highlights the importance of educating medical students and other healthcare providers about nutrition and Ring refers to the recently proposed 36 nutrition competencies for medical school curriculum. [00:40:26] Katz encourages listeners to identify small, fixable aspects of life that could lead to greater vitality. He highlights the importance of sustainable lifestyle changes and the power of community support in achieving long-term health goals. Catch full episodes of Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern/podcasts 📺 Listen to Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring/id1769262080 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. — Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern?sub_confirmation=1 — Follow the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmoshercenter/ Website: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html — Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/about-us/newsletter.html
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    43 分
  • “What Matters to You?” The Profound Effect of Purpose with Dr. Benjamin Kligler

    “What Matters to You?” The Profound Effect of Purpose with Dr. Benjamin Kligler
    2024/11/25
    In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. Benjamin Kligler, a leader in integrative medicine and Executive Director of the Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation at the Veterans Health Administration (VA) who is responsible for advancing the Whole Health Model of care at the VA. They explore how Whole Health shifts the focus of care from “What’s the matter with you?” to “What matters to you?” They also dive into the importance of research in integrative medicine, such as an observational study Kligler conducted that showed veterans using Whole Health experienced significantly greater reductions in opioid use compared to those receiving conventional care. Find out how tools such as Whole Health can impact health and wellbeing for patients and empower clinicians, too. [00:01:53] Dr. Kligler explains how his interest in integrative medicine began with a college course in ethnobotany and evolved when he began combining conventional medicine with holistic approaches when treating patients as a Family Medicine physician. [00:05:17] As part of his approach to medicine, Kligler tries to help patients being in charge of their health. He cites Dr. Andrew Weil’s book “Spontaneous Healing: How to Discover and Enhance: Your Body's Natural Ability to Maintain and Heal Itself” as a major influence on his approach that emphasizes intrinsic healing capacities and personalized care. [00:10:51] Research became an important part of his career once he realized that it is "language of conventional medicine" and an important avenue for generating new knowledge to further conversations and validate integrative approaches. [00:16:09] The Whole Health Model has been very successful in the past decade at the VA and some highlights include using Whole Health to help veterans reduce opioid dependency by incorporating complementary therapies like acupuncture and health coaching into their care. [00:25:35] Dr. Kligler shares an inspiring story of a veteran, who is also a pastor, who was suffering with chronic pain and was able to reduce his pain and reliance on opioids through the Whole Health Model. The patient was also able to reconnect with his purpose in life, which he says is an important end goal because people who report a low sense of purpose have 2.5 times the risk of an early death compared to people with a high sense of purpose at age 50. [00:29:23] Dr. Ring says she asks doctors and nurse practitioners training in integrative medicine to compare the whole health inventory to a standard patient intake form and reflect on the difference between the two from the perspective of a patient. Dr. Kligler adds that adopting tools such as the inventory from the Whole Health approach transforms the physician-patient dynamic by fostering a collaborative partnership. This approach helps clinicians move away from viewing patients as individuals who need to be “fixed,” especially when many of the challenges patients face don’t have straightforward solutions. He says this approach could curb physician burn out, too. Catch full episodes of Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern/podcasts 📺 Listen to Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring/id1769262080 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. — Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern?sub_confirmation=1 — Follow the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmoshercenter/ Website: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html — Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/about-us/newsletter.html
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    37 分
  • Compassionate Healing- Modern Advocacy & Traditional Herbal Wisdom with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog

    Compassionate Healing- Modern Advocacy & Traditional Herbal Wisdom with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog
    2024/11/11
    In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, a leader within the field of integrative medicine, whose unique background includes training as an herbalist, midwife, physician and is the Founding Director of Medicine Lodge Ranch. She's also a leader in education, overseeing the Fellowship of Integrative and Functional Medicine at UC Irvine's Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. and Former Fellowship Director, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. They discuss how botanical medicine, holistic approaches and self-advocacy can transform health. Dr. Low Dog has served on the White House Commission for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy, advised the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health at the NIH, and chaired expert panels on dietary supplements in the U.S. Pharmacopeia for over 25 years. She is the author of more than 54 peer reviewed articles, 25 textbook chapters, and multiple books. [00:02:27] Dr. Low Dog’s Journey to Medicine From midwifery and herbalism to medical school, Dr. Low Dog describes how her holistic background shaped her approach to healthcare and her passion for integrative medicine. [00:09:38] Addressing Major Health Challenges in the U.S. Dr. Low Dog thinks some of the most pressing health concerns facing Americans today include the mental health crisis, obesity and chronic diseases. She explores how integrative medicine offers a more whole-person approach to tackling these challenges. [00:20:27] The Power of Botanical Medicine Drawing from her extensive knowledge and years of practice as an herbalist and medical doctor, Dr. Low Dog shares insights into botanical medicine's role in health, sharing specific examples of plants like echinacea, comfrey and hops that serve both food and medicinal purposes. [00:32:38] Final Reflections on Health Advocacy and Self-Care Dr. Low Dog views the doctor/patient relationship as a partnership but says self-advocacy in healthcare is very important. She also reflects on the preciousness of life and the need for self-compassion as a foundation for making healthier choices. Catch full episodes of Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern/podcasts 📺 Listen to Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring/id1769262080 or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. — Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern?sub_confirmation=1 — Follow the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmoshercenter/ Website: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html — Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/about-us/newsletter.html
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    36 分
  • The Progress and Perception of Integrative Health with Dr. Helene Langevin

    The Progress and Perception of Integrative Health with Dr. Helene Langevin
    2024/10/28

    In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. Helene Langevin, Director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health.They explore the evolution of integrative health and the progress the field has made into mainstream acceptance in recent decades. Dr. Langevin discusses the complexities of researching holistic treatments and new NIH initiatives aimed at developing methodologies to study complex integrative health interventions.They also explore Dr. Langvin’s area of research expertise, which is fascia, a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place, and its connection to musculoskeletal and overall health.

    [00:02:31] – Mind-Body Connection in Medicine: Dr. Langevin discusses her early interest in the mind-body connection, sharing how her research on the hypothalamus led her to explore integrative physiological processes and holistic health.

    [00:05:53] – NCCIH Coalition for Whole Person Health: Dr. Langevin explains the purpose of the new coalition, aiming to unify various integrative health stakeholders and promote whole-person health approaches across the healthcare system.

    [00:09:27] – Challenges of Studying Integrative Approaches: Dr. Langevin highlights the complexities of researching whole-person health interventions and the NIH's ongoing efforts to develop new methods for studying multifaceted health approaches.

    [00:18:52] – Fascia and Health: Dr. Langevin discusses her research on fascia, explaining its role in the body and its connection to movement, flexibility, and pain perception, as well as how integrative therapies like acupuncture may interact with fascia.



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    31 分