Lisa Dal Pozzo

Healing Points: The Evidence-Based CAM Podcast

Health EN ↓ 5 episodes

Healing Points explores evidence-based integrative medicine—from TCM and acupuncture to nutrition, herbal remedies, and mind-body therapies. Each episode is based on peer-reviewed research and produced using Python’s gTTS and Audacity. Ideal for practitioners, students, and anyone curious about the science behind complementary and traditional healing systems.

Author

Lisa Dal Pozzo

Episodes

A Safe Harbor: Acupuncture for Vasomotor Symptoms in Hormone-Sensitive Cancers (A Narrative Review) 31.01.2026 5:11

This episode explores a critical question in integrative oncology: how can patients with hormone-sensitive cancers (like breast or prostate) safely manage debilitating hot flashes and night sweats? We dive into a narrative review that synthesizes the evidence for acupuncture as a non-hormonal, non-pharmacological strategy for relief, discussing its potential mechanisms and clinical implications. E...

Case Report Deep Dive: Combining Acupuncture and Shirodhara for a Child with Refractory Migraine 24.01.2026 4:39

This episode delves into a remarkable clinical case where combined acupuncture and Shirodhara (the therapeutic oil drip) provided relief for a child with severe, treatment-resistant migraines. We discuss the synergies of these modalities, the treatment protocol, and the implications for integrative pediatric care. Read the full case report: https://doi.org/10.22271/27080056.2025.v7.i2b.142

The Role of Supplements in Migraine Prevention 08.07.2025 5:05

In this episode, we explore the findings of a 2025 meta-analysis on supplements used for migraine prophylaxis. Based on data from randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, the study offers a fresh look at which natural compounds may help reduce migraine frequency and intensity. 🔗 Read the full study here: https://www.neurologyjournal.in/archives/2025.v7.i1.A.32/supplements-for-migraine...

Mushrooms Against Cancer: Ancient Remedies, Modern Science 04.07.2025 7:53

In this second episode of Healing Points, we dive into the world of medicinal mushrooms and their promising role in cancer therapy. From boosting immune response to disrupting cancer cell metabolism, these ancient remedies are gaining modern scientific recognition. Drawing from a 2025 peer-reviewed review by Dr. Lisa Dal Pozzo, Professor Secondo Scarsella, and colleagues at Tianjin University of T...

Warm Needles, Calm Jaws: Acupuncture for Temporomandibular Disorder 03.07.2025 5:05

In this first episode of Healing Points, we explore how warm acupuncture and electroacupuncture are used to treat temporomandibular disorder (TMD)—a condition affecting the jaw, face, and neck. Drawing from a 2025 peer-reviewed review by Lisa Dal Pozzo and colleagues, we break down the evidence behind acupuncture’s role in relieving pain, improving jaw mobility, and reducing recurrence rates. We d...