Functional Medicine Doc Talk

In this episode of Functional Medicine Doc Talk (FMCR), Tracy Tranchitella, ND once again interviews FMCR host Dr. Kurt Woeller about the chemistry of methylation. The discussion focuses on methylation impairment in autism, but also connections to other diseases and disorders a well. Their conversion starts with an overview of the methylation cycle, but transitions into deeper biochemistry related...

In this episode of Functional Medicine Doc Talk, Dr. Kurt Woeller has back on the podcast Stephanie Seneff, PhD to discuss her recent research into deuterium exposure. Deuterium is an isotope of hydrogen that is ubiquitous in nature, but because of glyphosate exposure, gut microbiome imbalance, and toxic compound production, this isotope creates havoc within our cells, particularly at the level of...

In this episode for Functional Medicine Doc Talk, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Beth Lambert the Founder and Executive Director of Documenting Hope. This non-profit organization provides educational resources, research, and documents real-life cases of healing triumphs for children suffering from chronic, complex health and neurodevelopmental issues. Check Out Dr. Woeller's Websites: Fu...

For decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had maintained a black box warning for hormone replacement therapy regarding estrogen. This often-prevented women from receiving appropriate estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT) either because of a history breast cancer or other health concern. This long-standing policy dated back decades to the Women’s Health Initiative study which failed...

Dr. Jon Kaiser began his medical career in 1987 at the height of the AIDS pandemic. As a primary care provider to hundreds of HIV/AIDS patients, he became an early pioneer of an integrative treatment approach--one that combined the best of natural and conventional medical therapies. Over the past four decades, Dr. Kaiser has expanded this work to focus on complex chronic conditions, including fibr...

Getting children to take nutritional supplements can be challenging. This is especially the case for children with autism and other special needs condition. Many of these children have taste and textures sensitivities or they are biochemically sensitive to various supplement ingredients. Lori Knowles-Jimenez of New Beginnings Nutritionals is a specialist in helping parents overcome the challenges...

All laboratories performing analysis and diagnostics use a variety of technology to measure various compounds in blood and urine. Acronyms like GC-MS, LC-MS, and ELISA are popular methods for analysis used in the laboratory industry. In this part #2 interview on the topic of laboratory technology, compliance, and regulation the conversation focuses on laboratory technology. Dr. Woeller interviews...

All laboratories performing analysis and diagnostics use a variety of technology to measure various compounds in blood and urine. Acronyms like GC-MS, LC-MS, and ELISA are popular methods for analysis used in the laboratory industry. In addition, all laboratories operating within the United States (US) are required to comply with specific rules over what’s necessary to have printed on their labora...

In this episode of Functional Medicine Doc Talk, Lindsay Goddard, RD, LDN discusses some of the differences between organic and non-organic foods, including the potential for increased mold exposure. Dr. Woeller and Lindsay have a conversation about other environmental chemical exposures, including hormone disruptors, plastics, and why you should consider avoiding cooking with olive oil. Finally,...

Glyphosate is a ubiquitous toxic compound that is now threatening the health of millions of people around the globe. It has multiple mechanisms of harm not only disrupting the microbiome of the digestive system, but other fundamental aspects of human biochemistry. In this episode, Dr. Woeller interviews Stephanie Seneff, PhD, the author of Toxic Legacy, and a MIT PhD with decades in research, data...

In this episode, the host of Functional Medicine Doc Talk (Dr. Woeller) becomes the guest, and is interviewed by Tracy Tranchitella, ND. The conversation takes a deep dive into Dr. Woeller’s nearly 3 decades in functional and integrative medicine with regards to clinical practice, and patient and health practitioner education. A significant focus of the interview centers around his work with the a...

In this podcast interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Isabelle Amigues, MD. Dr. Amigues is a rheumatologist who at the age of 40 was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. In addition to conventional treatment for her cancer, she also implemented a blend of alternative techniques which allowed her to confront her challenging illness with a different perspective about the meaning of illn...

In this podcast, Dr. Kurt Woeller interviews Professor Emeritus Garth Nicolson, Ph. D, MD(H) about his research and experience in membrane lipid replacement. Dr. Nicolson has decades of experience in pathology and laboratory medicine, including in-depth knowledge of cell biology, membrane chemistry, and the inner workings of mitochondria. Every cell has its own membrane made up various compounds,...

In this interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Erica Peirson, ND who is naturopathic physician with years of experience working with children with Down Syndrome, autism, and other special needs conditions. Individuals with Down Syndrome have unique characteristics linked to their genetic condition, but like many other children with special needs they too respond positively to naturopathic...

In the episode, Dr. Kurt Woeller interviews Susan Dopart, MS, RDN. Susan is a licensed dietician, exercise physiologist, and certified trainer in motivational interviewing. She has decades of experience in diabetes, insulin resistance, gut health, hormone, and mold exposure. Susan explains her own health journey following significant mold exposure, and various other environmental factors that comp...

In this podcast interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Scott Mattivi, CEO of Mosaic Diagnostics Laboratory (formally Great Plains Laboratory). Scott has over three decades of experience in the laboratory industry working with companies such as LabCorp and Pathology Watch. He has expertise in various aspects of laboratory technology, and brings this knowledge and experience to Mosaic Diagno...

In this podcast interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Patricia Kaufman, PhD about cancer treatment using chemotherapy and its potential negative impact on the microbiome of the digestive system. Dr. Kaufman authored a case report of a woman with breast cancer who developed chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, a significant health problem that often occurs in cancer patients undergoing chemother...

In this episode, Dr. Woeller interviews Michael Joseph, PhD, an expert in drugless functional medicine, on the clinical use of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and niacin (vitamin B3). More than just a discussion on how these nutrients work and the bland standard information with regards to recommended daily allowance (RDA), the interview focuses on the underappreciated influence of these nutrients on hu...

In this podcast, Dr. Woeller interview Nicole Bell, CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics and author of “What Lurks in the Woods.” This memoir is about her husband’s harrowing regression into a neurodegenerative illness, and her experience in trying to find answers to help him. Check Out Dr. Woeller's Websites: Functional Medicine DocTalk Integrative Medicine Academy Autism Recovery System Sunrise Medica...

In this episode, Dr. Woeller interviews Julie Matthews, MS, the author of “The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan”, about her knowledge, experience, and recommendations with regards to diet and nutritional intervention for autism. From the gluten and casein-free to GAPS to low salicylate/phenol diets, and everything in between, the importance of dietary therapy is emphasized, along with practical...

In this part-2 interview, Dr. Woeller speaks with Pejman Kitiraei, DO about the importance of home mold testing and strategies to reduce a child’s allergy and inflammation reactions secondary to mold exposure. The two doctors also discuss the use of various antifungal medications, including Itraconazole (Sporanox), and the pulsing method Dr. Kitiraei uses in his practice for this important antifun...

In this interview, Dr. Woeller speaks with Pejman Kitiraei, DO about the problems associated with mold and mycotoxin exposure seen in special needs children, including those with autism. Dr. Kitiraei is an integrative medicine pediatrician with years of experience working with individuals on the autism-spectrum. He provides a different viewpoint of the mold and mycotoxin exposure problem and intro...

In this podcast, Dr. Woeller interviews naturopathic physician Tracy Tranchitella, ND about her approach to health and wellness, including her own story with an autoimmune disease and advice for others seeking to improve their condition through lifestyle and natural medicine.  Tracy Tranchitella is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine integrating the scientific principles of Functional Medicine with...

In this podcast, Dr. Woeller interviews Mark Su, MD regarding a concept in health care called the exposome. What is it, what does it mean, and what you as an individual seeking to improve your health and wellness should know about the exposome.    Mark Su is a board-certified family physician of 21 years. He founded Personal Care Physicians as a functional medicine practice north of Boston in 2014...

In this podcast, Dr. Kurt Woeller interviews Doug Stephey, OD. Dr. Doug is an optometrist who specializes in evaluating and assisting with complex visual system problems through the implementation of vision therapy, including color and prism lenses. Correcting for these visual system imbalances, individuals with other health conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety/panic, headaches, fati...