Be HEALTHistic

In this special presentation of Be HEALTH istic , naturopathic physician Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes his Healthy Directions colleague, internist Dr. Ken Redcross, to discuss one of the body’s most important yet neglected organs — the liver. The liver works by both filtering and neutralizing toxins so they can be removed from the body. It is constantly working to break down not only environmental tox...

In this special episode of Be HEALTH istic , naturopathic physician Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes internist Dr. Ken Redcross to discuss the impact that blood sugar can have on our heart health, and how this relationship is integral to our overall health and well-being. First, the doctors discuss how almost 12% of the population has Type 2 diabetes, and they share the red flags that signal blood sugar...

In this special episode of Be HEALTH istic , naturopathic physician Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes integrative neurologist and Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, to discuss detoxification, a practice that has been followed by cultures worldwide for centuries that involves resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. Its primary goal is to remove and eliminate toxins while...

In this special presentation of Be HEALTH istic , join integrative neurologist and Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, and naturopathic physician, Dr. Briana Sinatra, as they embark on a profound exploration of women's health, with a specific focus on working moms. Unveiling the challenges faced by women who often prioritize others while neglecting their own needs, the doctors discuss t...

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Drs. Drew and Briana Sinatra welcome chiropractor, public health researcher, aromatherapist, podcast host, and author, Dr. Eric Zielinski — also known as Dr. Z. He wrote the bestselling primer on using essential oils for general health and today, we focus on his latest book, The Essential Oils Apothecary , which has more than 100 formulations to help wit...

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Drs. Stephen and Drew Sinatra welcome Dr. Joel Fuhrman — a board-certified family physician, New York Times bestselling author, and an expert on nutrition and natural healing. He explains the facets of his Nutritarian diet, and how it’s possible to prevent heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses while also achieving sustainable weight loss using sma...

In this week’s Be HEALTH istic Video Extra , Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes registered dietitian and hydroponic gardening pro, Suzanne Amoruso, to discuss this trendy type of gardening that is growing in popularity. Dr. Drew asks Suzanne all about hydroponic gardening, which allows city-dwellers and those without outdoor space for a traditional garden to grow produce and herbs — with no soil, and year-...

In this week’s Be HEALTH istic Video Extra , Dr. Stephen Sinatra brings you inside a cardiologist’s office visit to talk about mitral valve regurgitation, a common heart lesion that causes leakage of the mitral valve. From the symptoms that can signal this heart issue to the medical interventions and supplements that can help some patients avoid surgery, Dr. Steve explains what you need to know ab...

In this week’s Be HEALTH istic Video Extra , Dr. Briana Sinatra discusses how menopause can affect a woman’s cognitive health and how many of the most common symptoms actually start in the brain. She explains how menopause can impact sleep — which in turn influences mood, energy, cognition, recall and memory — and provides helpful advice for what women can do to minimize uncomfortable symptoms lik...

In this week’s Be HEALTH istic Video Extra , Dr. Drew Sinatra discusses a little-known correlation — the connection between fibromyalgia and gut health. From the latest statistics on fibromyalgia and how it’s diagnosed, to the simple breath test that detects gut issues like SIBO, to the breakthrough studies linking these conditions together, Dr. Drew shares information that can help improve y...

In this week’s Be HEALTH istic Video Extra , Dr. Stephen Sinatra brings you inside a cardiologist’s office visit to talk about atherosclerosis, a hardening and narrowing of the arteries from the buildup of plaque in artery walls. From the symptoms that bring patients into the office and how it is diagnosed, to how doctors determine the best medical or surgical options to pursue — Dr. Steve walks y...

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Dr. Stephen Sinatra welcomes his daughter-in-law, naturopathic physician Dr. Briana Sinatra, as his co-host for this informative conversation about women, menopause, and their heart health. First, Drs. Steve and Briana discuss why tracking certain biomarkers are key to maintaining a healthy heart as women approach menopause, and why monitoring Lp(a) in p...

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Drs. Stephen and Drew Sinatra bring you another informative Ask the Doctors Q&A session, where they answer your top questions about heart and gut health. First, the doctors discuss the effect of family history on heart health, and Dr. Steve provides solutions for managing cholesterol. Dr. Drew explains the benefits of probiotics for the gut microbiom...

Is male menopause real? As men age, they go through a natural hormone decline called andropause , which can produce uncomfortable symptoms. In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Drs. Stephen and Drew Sinatra focus on men’s health — specifically, what you can do if you’re experiencing symptoms of andropause and low testosterone, or low-T. First, Dr. Steve shares his testosterone history, how...

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Drs. Stephen and Drew Sinatra present another installment of their Pulse Check series, where they talk about trending health topics, emerging research, and what you should know right now. Today, the doctors dive into new articles and studies that reveal even more good news about some of their favorite healthy choices. First, the doctors discuss the lates...

Longevity…we don't just want to live longer, we want to live better and healthier as we age. In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Drs. Stephen and Drew Sinatra welcome top nutritionist and New York Times bestselling author, Ann Louise Gittleman , to talk about her latest book, Radical Longevity , and how it aims to redefine the aging process. First, Ann Louise and the doctors discuss ways t...

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes naturopathic doctor, author of Break the Mold , and educator on mold illness and treatment, Dr. Jill Crista. They discuss what mold and mycotoxins can do to your body, tips to identify if you’re suffering symptoms of mold illness, and how you can find treatment and support if you’ve been exposed. First, Dr. Jill explains ho...

Dr. Stephen Sinatra wrote the bestselling book, The Great Cholesterol Myth , with nutrition expert and co-author, Jonny Bowden. In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Dr. Steve welcomes his friend and colleague to discuss the recently revised version of their book — which further explores the myths about cholesterol and heart disease, and explains why insulin resistance is the most important...

These days we’re spending more and more time looking at screens; most of us are immersed more than ever in the digital world, making it difficult to recognize and address tech overload. In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Drs. Stephen and Drew Sinatra welcome public health educator and author of Less Screen, More Green , Dr. Kerry Crofton, to talk about the science around screen time, how...

In this week’s Be HEALTH istic Video Extra , Dr. Drew Sinatra discusses a health issue that has impacted him personally — healing from mold and mycotoxin illness. From the critical first step of getting out of a moldy environment, to some key foods to avoid, to the supplements, antifungals and antioxidants that can help you feel better, Dr. Drew shares his best advice for treating the wide-ranging...

COVID-19 and the isolation its caused has amplified mental and physical health challenges for almost everyone — our mood, diet and sleep have been under constant assault. In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes back to the show Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a board-certified internal medicine physician and the New York Times bestselling co-author of Brain Wash . The doctors...

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Drs. Stephen and Drew Sinatra present another installment of their timely Pulse Check series, where they discuss trending health topics and what you need to know right now. Today, the doctors delve into some noteworthy new articles and studies that reinforce the importance of making healthy choices. First, the doctors discuss the latest research on alcoh...

In this week’s Be HEALTH istic Video Extra , Drs. Stephen and Drew Sinatra discuss the many vital benefits of taking Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10. Especially in 2021, when more and more new research is demonstrating the protective health benefits of this “miracle” nutrient. The doctors explain how CoQ10 provides mitochondrial support for healthy aging, how it helps boost immunity, and how it supports th...

Your gastrointestinal health has a massive impact on your overall health — physical and mental. In this week’s episode of Be HEALTH istic , Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes fellow naturopathic physician and gut health expert, Dr. Adam Rinde, to discuss what happens when your gut microbiome is out of balance. The doctors explain what gut dysbiosis is — specifically SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrow...