Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated in female patients. Women experience different symptoms, different risk timelines, and different physiological triggers than men — and the consequences of missing those distinctions can be fatal.

In this episode of the OneMedicine Podcast, host Rob Lutz sits down with Dr. Sarah Hung, a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist practicing in Naperville, Illinois, to explore natural and integrative strategies for addressing cardiovascular health in women across every stage of life.

Dr. Sarah brings a clinically grounded, highly practical perspective — drawing on advanced lipid testing, targeted supplementation, dietary protocols, and real-world patient cases to paint a detailed picture of what comprehensive cardiovascular care for women actually looks like in practice.

Whether you're working with a post-partum patient in her 30s showing early signs of hypertension, a perimenopausal woman in her 50s navigating shifting lipid panels and body composition changes, or an elderly patient with elevated inflammatory markers, this conversation offers actionable insights you can bring directly to your practice.

You'll come away with a deeper understanding of the testing you should be ordering, the supplements that have the strongest evidence, and why — for lasting results — food and lifestyle will always be the foundation.

Key Moments:

● 00:00 - Intro

● 09:33 - Women's atypical heart attack symptoms and identification rates

● 16:09 - Advanced lipid testing and unstable plaque markers

● 46:48 - Clinical strategies for women in their 30s, 50s, and 80s

Speaker Bio:

Sarah Hung, ND, MSOM, Lac - is a board certified Naturopathic Physician, licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. Her goal is to bring natural healing methods such as looking for the root cause, medicinal plants and herbs and utilizing food as medicine to others so they can feel empowered to heal themselves. Her tools of choice in her clinical practice include nutrition, functional laboratory testing and custom herbal formulations, and she specializes in reproductive and endocrine disorders, cardiometabolic wellness, healthy aging, as well as nutritional and herbal strategies to support brain and neurotransmitter balance. In her free time, she enjoys spending time performing music and enjoying time with family and friends. As a natural foods enthusiast, she enjoys preparing a variety of delicious and healthy meals from a variety of cultures and spending time in nature.

Related content and links:

The Aging Female Heart: Beyond the Male Model of Cardiovascular Care: https://todayspractitioner.com/womens-health/the-aging-female-heart-beyond-the-male-model-of-cardiovascular-care/

Resveratrol: A Versatile Anti-Inflammatory Agent Across Multiple Conditions - https://todayspractitioner.com/healthy-aging/resveratrol-a-versatile-anti-inflammatory-agent-across-multiple-conditions/

Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol) and Hypertension: Effects on Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health - https://todayspractitioner.com/cardiovascular-health/coenzyme-q10-ubiquinol-and-hypertension-effects-on-blood-pressure-and-cardiovascular-health/

Understanding Advanced Lipid Testing for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment - https://todayspractitioner.com/cardiovascular-health/understanding-advanced-lipid-testing-for-cardiovascular-risk-assessment/

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The 6-Month Toxic Mold Detox Protocol

This episode is sponsored by Detox Pure Elements - https://practitioner.detoxpure.com

Dr. Andrew Campbell — clinical immunologist, toxicologist, and author of 100+ peer-reviewed studies — joins host Rob Lutz to discuss the underrecognized epidemic of mycotoxin illness. From autism and MS to Alzheimer's and Crohn's disease, mycotoxins masquerade as conditions practitioners treat daily. Dr. Campbell outlines his evidence-based six-month protocol — covering antifungals, eight specific supplements, and anti-inflammatory nutrition — and explains why popular treatments like binders and glutathione may be doing more harm than good.

● Mycotoxins: The Great Masquerader Across Life Stages @ 16:26

● Four-Part Evidence-Based Treatment Protocol @ 25:14

● Why Popular Treatments Like Binders Don't Work @ 31:04

Bio:

Dr Andrew Campbell is a medical clinician, researcher, and internationally recognized expert in clinical immunology and toxicology. He specializes in treating complex chronic illnesses related to toxic exposures, including mold and mycotoxins, Lyme disease, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and immune dysfunction.

Dr. Campbell has published more than 100 peer-reviewed studies and textbook chapters and has lectured nationally and internationally for over 25 years, including at Oxford University and Harvard Medical School. He has served as Medical Director and Advisor to multiple clinical and laboratory organizations and was named Top Medical Consultant of the Year (2020) by the International Association of Top Professionals.

His clinical interests include toxic effects of chemicals, mycotoxins, toxic mold, Lyme, and publishing studies on these subjects.

Links to Related Content and Resources:

● The Brain, the Gut and Misconceptions on Toxic Molds and Mycotoxins (Webinar with Dr Campbell) - https://todayspractitioner.com/mycotoxins/the-brain-the-gut-and-misconceptions-on-toxic-molds-and-mycotoxins/

● Toxic Mold & Mycotoxins Resource Center - https://todayspractitioner.com/toxic-mold-and-mycotoxins-resource-center-2/

● Wellness Detox Resource Center - https://todayspractitioner.com/wellness-detox-resource-center-2/

● The Great Masquerader: Mycotoxins in Clinical Practice - https://todayspractitioner.com/mycotoxins/the-great-masquerader-mycotoxins-in-clinical-practice/

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The Practitioner’s Toolkit for Inflammation:
Acute, Systemic and Chronic Inflammation and the Strategies That Work

This episode equips clinicians with a practical, layered approach to identifying, modulating, and resolving inflammation—across acute flare-ups, chronic systemic inflammation and disease-specific contexts—using nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation.

Inflammation is not the enemy—but dysregulated, unresolved inflammation is the root of most chronic disease. In this episode, Chris Meletis, ND provides practitioners with context-specific tools, not one-size-fits-all anti-inflammatory protocols.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Chris Meletis is an educator, international author, and lecturer. His personal mission is "Changing America's Health One Person at a Time." Dr. Meletis has authored 18 books and over 200 national scientific articles in journals including Natural Health, Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Life Extension, Natural Pharmacy, NDNR, and several journal articles on PubMed.gov. Dr. Meletis served as Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and Chief Medical Officer for 7 years for the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (now the National University of Natural Medicine). He was awarded the 2003 Physician of the Year by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He has a deep passion for helping the underprivileged and spearheaded the creation of 16 free natural medicine healthcare clinics in the Portland metropolitan area of Oregon.

naturalmedman@hotmail.com

Additional Information and Resources:

Using CBD in a Clinical Practice - https://todayspractitioner.com/cannabis/using-cbd-in-a-clinical-practice/

A Natural Way to Help with Pain and Inflammation - https://todayspractitioner.com/cannabis/a-natural-way-to-help-with-pain-and-inflammation/

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Inflammation through Cannabinoids - https://todayspractitioner.com/cannabis/omega-3-fatty-acids-reduce-inflammation-through-cannabinoids/

Counteracting Inflammaging with High Bioavailability CoQ10 and Omega-3s - https://todayspractitioner.com/cardiovascular-health/coq10-omega-3-inflammaging/

Dietary Measures for the Healing of Injury-induced Inflammation - https://todayspractitioner.com/omega-3-resource-center/dietary-measures-for-the-healing-of-injury-induced-inflammation/

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In this episode, Angela Pifer, the "SIBO Guru", provides a comprehensive look at chronic bloating and why it's often more complex than just small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Some key takeaways:

• Bloating is rarely just SIBO - there are many potential underlying causes, including digestive insufficiencies, motility issues, immune dysregulation, mold exposure, and more.
• The standard SIBO treatment approach of repeated antibiotics often leads to recurrence, as it doesn't address the root causes.
• Assessing and supporting the vagus nerve, mitochondrial function, and overall terrain is crucial for resolving chronic bloating.
• Testing should be personalized based on the individual's health history and presentation, not just automatically checking for SIBO.
• Simple lifestyle interventions like improving sleep, reducing stress, and optimizing digestion can make a big difference.

Angela shares her expertise in functional and integrative approaches to get to the bottom of chronic gut symptoms. This is a must-listen for any clinician struggling with persistent bloating.

Speaker Bio:

Angela Pifer, FMN, CN, LN, has been in clinical practice as a Functional Medicine Nutritionist for two decades. She holds a Master's degree in Nutritional Science, graduating at the top of her class from Bastyr University in 2005. Angela is an authority on everything gut, specializing in functional gut disorders from the beginning of her career. The focus of her practice is to find the root cause of chronic GI symptoms. She is a GI Health Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, and Licensed Certified Nutritionist, and focuses all her continued education on GI conditions. Angela sits on the Scientific Advisory Board of Physicians’ Choice, which sells the number one ordered probiotic on Amazon. She is known affectionately to her patients as ‘SIBO Guru’ for her focus and success in treating SIBO (small intestinal bowel overgrowth) over the past 12 years. She is also the creator of Simply SIBO (FODMAP recipe site to help people dealing with IBS and SIBO expand their diet), GutRx Gurus Bone Broth, and Functional Medicine Shop founder.

Contact:

· Website - https://siboguru.com/

· Email - angelap@siboguru.com

Additional Information and Resources:

SIBO Resource Center: a collection of articles and research on the topic - https://todayspractitioner.com/sibo-resource-center/

The Missing Piece in SIBO Treatment: Beyond Eradication –

https://todayspractitioner.com/sibo/the-missing-piece-in-sibo-treatment-beyond-eradication/

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What if “supporting the immune system” isn’t enough? In this thought-provoking episode, a panel of integrative practitioners explores how to move beyond short-term immune support toward lasting immune resilience-the body’s capacity to adapt, recover, and maintain balance through life’s physical and emotional stressors.

Join us as we unpack the key pillars that influence resilient immunity: emotional balance and nervous system regulation, effective drainage and detoxification pathways, and the foundational role of gut health. Together, these systems determine not just how the body defends itself, but how it restores equilibrium after challenge.

Key Takeaways:

● Discover the difference between immune support and immune resilience, and why it matters for long-term patient outcomes.

● Understand how emotional regulation and stress physiology shape immune adaptability.

● Explore how proper drainage and detoxification help maintain internal balance and optimal immune function.

● Learn how gut integrity and microbial diversity provide the foundation for sustained resilience

Speaker Bios:

Emily Hartsfield, ND

Dr. Hartsfield is a Naturopathic Physician and leads Practitioner Support and Product Quality at Energetix. Dr. Hartsfield earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA., received her BSc in Biology with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Science from Auburn University at Montgomery, and holds an associate’s degree in Bioscience Technology.

ehartsfield@energetix.com

Tracy Wakefield Southwick, MBSR-MP, ND, HHP, CNA, AMP

Dr. Southwick has dedicated over 30 years to the natural health field after overcoming a chronic “incurable” illness through natural therapies, a journey that ignited her passion for holistic healing. She founded Heights of Health in Houston, now a leading naturopathic clinic with a team of eight practitioners serving clients locally and globally, and later established the Mind Body Spirit Release® Academy, an accredited school training practitioners in her proprietary techniques. A frequent guest on Fox 26 Houston, podcasts, and wellness summits, Tracy continues to educate and inspire professionals and individuals alike to embrace authentic, mind-body-spirit approaches to health and self-healing.

tracy@heightsofhealth.com

Jason Albracht, DC

Dr. Albracht is a Texas born and proud third generation chiropractor and has been in practice since 2004. Dr. Albracht's main goal is to help patients uncover the hidden, causative factors that are obstructing the ability to thrive. He uses specific

Adjusting techniques along with Bioenergetic and Nutrition Response Testing© to identify and correct these underlying issues. Dr. Albracht is passionate about learning the very best way to help his patients.

dralbracht@gmail.com

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In this episode of the OneMedicine Podcast, Kara Siedman, a registered dietitian, and Dr. Vivek Lal, the founder and CEO of ResBiotic, joined Rob Lutz for an in-depth discussion on the gut-lung axis and how the microbiome can impact respiratory and metabolic health. They covered:

· The importance of the gut microbiome as the "foundation" for overall health and resilience

· How specific probiotic strains and botanical blends can support lung function and reduce inflammation

· The concept of "postbiotics" and how they can naturally support metabolic markers like GLP-1

· The need for rigorous scientific research and clinical validation in the supplement industry

Kara and Vivek emphasized the value of taking a targeted, precision approach to supporting the microbiome, rather than generic, one-size-fits-all supplements. They challenged practitioners to consider the microbiome as a central hub that connects various body systems.

Links:

ResBiotic Nutrition - https://resbiotic.com

Bios:

Dr. C. Vivek Lal, MD, FAAP is a physician scientist and innovator based in Birmingham, AL, USA. Dr. Lal is a double board-certified physician, having completed medical school, residency training and clinical fellowship in neonatal and perinatal medicine. He also completed a research fellowship in pulmonary and vascular biology from UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX and executive program in drug and device development from MIT, Boston, MA. On the academic side, Dr. Lal serves as Director of Clinical Innovation at The Marnix Heersink Institute of Biomedical Innovation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and is the Director of Pulmonary Microbiome Lab.

Dr. Lal is a serial entrepreneur, and Founder of Biostack Ventures through which he launched successful companies such as ResBiotic Nutrition which makes consumer probiotics, Alveolus Bio which does FDA approved pulmonary drug development. Dr. Lal also co-founded and serves on the Board for Urgent Care for Children, a Southeast US based urgent care chain. He serves as the CEO of ResBiotic Nutrition.

Dr. Lal serves on the Board of Microbiome Therapeutics Innovation Group, the Washington DC based national advocacy group for FDA approved microbiome therapeutics, and on the Executive Board of BIO Alabama. In addition, Dr. Lal is a member of Society of Pediatric Research, American Thoracic Society and other national and international societies.

Kara Siedman, RDN, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience in inpatient care, outpatient program development, and integrative/functional nutrition. She earned her degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and completed her dietetic internship at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Kara’s work in a leading gastroenterology practice sparked her transition into functional nutrition, where she integrated root-cause approaches into GI care and became a mentor and key opinion leader in the field. Her passion for the gut microbiome evolved into a professional specialty, leading her to collaborate with biotech and microbiome-focused companies like Pendulum, Microbiome Labs, and now ResBiotic Nutrition. As Director of Partnerships at ResBiotic, Kara educates healthcare providers on microbiome science and the clinical application of targeted microbiome therapies. Known for her ability to simplify complex research, she brings clarity, credibility, and passion to gut health education.

Kara Siedman - kara@resbiotic.com

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Welcome to The One Medicine Podcast, where we explore the intersection of integrative, functional, and conventional medicine with today’s leading experts. In this episode, host Rob Lutz sits down with Dr. Corey Schuler, PhD, FNP, CNS, Director of Medical Affairs at Allergy Research Group, to unpack one of the most misunderstood yet critical topics in health—thyroid function.

From the subtle signs of hypothyroidism to the complex interplay between autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular risk, stress response, and nutrient status, Dr. Schuler shares an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to thyroid care that goes far beyond standard lab tests.

Key Takeaways:

• Thyroid dysfunction is often viewed as a chronic condition, but it can be effectively managed and even reversed through a comprehensive, integrative approach.
• Dr. Schuler has developed an evidence-based protocol that addresses the root causes of thyroid disorders, empowering patients to regain control of their health.
• This protocol combines targeted supplementation, dietary and lifestyle modifications, and strategies to support the immune system and reduce inflammation.

Overview:

• Thyroid disorders are increasingly prevalent, affecting millions of people, particularly women.
• Dr. Schuler challenges the conventional view that thyroid issues are chronic and can only be managed with medication.
• He shares his natural protocol that has helped many of his patients optimize their thyroid function and improve their overall well-being.
• The protocol focuses on addressing the underlying causes of thyroid dysfunction, including:
  • Comprehensive thyroid testing (TSH, free T4, free T3, thyroid antibodies)
  • Targeted supplementation (e.g., selenium, iodine, vitamin D, B vitamins)
  • Dietary and lifestyle changes (e.g., stress management, sleep optimization, exercise)
  • Strategies to support the immune system and reduce inflammation
• Dr. Schuler emphasizes the importance of looking beyond just thyroid hormones and addressing the broader factors that contribute to thyroid health.

By understanding this integrative approach, healthcare practitioners can better support their patients in achieving optimal thyroid function and overall metabolic well-being.

Speaker Bio:

Corey Schuler, FNP, PhD, CNS, MBA, Director of Medical Affairs at Allergy Research Group

Dr. Corey Schuler is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and Certified Nutrition Specialist with over 15 years of clinical, academic, and leadership in integrative and functional medicine. He holds a PhD in Health Sciences, an executive MBA in healthcare strategy, and certifications in holistic nutrition, botanical medicine, coaching and mindfulness.

Dr. Schuler has served in medical affairs and product innovation roles across leading dietary supplement and nutraceutical companies, with a specialization in evidence-based ingredient strategy, protocol development, and clinician education. He maintains clinical practice with a focus on primary care neuroendocrine and cardiometabolic health. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbschuler/

Resources & Links:

• Thyroid Health resource Center: https://todayspractitioner.com/thyroid-health-resource-center-2/
• Thyroid Health: At the Intersection of Stress, Immunity and Cardiovascular Function: https://todayspractitioner.com/uncategorized/thyroid-health-at-the-intersection-of-stress-immunity-and-cardiovascular-function/
• Connect with Dr. Corey Schuler on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbschuler/

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