The Informed Health Initiative

Today we will be talking to Dr. Suzanne Humphries, co-author with Roam Bystrianyk of the best-selling book, Dissolving Illusions . Dissolving Illusions  is a groundbreaking exploration of Western health history, challenging the belief that medical interventions alone eradicated infectious diseases. Drawing from historical records and data, it highlights how improved living conditions played the pr...

Today we will be talking to Megan Mansell, who served as a rare voice of reason and common sense concerning masking during the worst days of the COVID hysteria. Megan is a former district education director over special populations integration, serving students who are profoundly disabled, immunocompromised, undocumented, autistic, and behaviorally challenged; she also has a background in hazardou...

In this episode, we will be talking to Dr. Jack Kruse, retired neurosurgeon, bout his unique perspectives on health and healthcare. We will focus on his evolving ideas about quantum biology and biophysics, with a particular focus on light, water and magnetism, and their relationship to evolution of species. We will also address the seminal work of Dr. Robert Becker concerning the role of electric...

Today we will be talking to Dr. Sarah Duhon, ND, BSN, about the role of naturopathic medicine in the evolution of our present health care paradigm. Dr. Sarah Duhon has her doctorate in naturopathic medicine and bachelors in the science of nursing. She earned her doctorate from Bastyr University of California and bachelor's in nursing from Southern University of Louisiana. She has successfully pass...

Today we will be talking to Anthony Luczak, APRN, about the use of supplements/nutraceutical in various pediatric neurocognitive disorders, and more specifically, the potential role of leucovorin in the treatment of autism. We will discuss the pathophysiology behind this effect and will also touch on the utility of other supplements for therapy. Further information can be obtained from his Substac...

Today we will be talking to Sally K. Norton. MPH, Ivy-league nutritionist & author of the book,  "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better". Sally K. Norton, MPH holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in public health. Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes a prior career working at major medical...

In today's episode, we continue our previous discussion about supplements. We will talk about their uses, as well as their misuse in certain situations. In particular, we will talk about: 1) Magnesium (again) 2) Probiotics: Do They Really Work? 3) The Role of Antioxidants in Health 4) Vitamin C 5) Thiamine: The Overlooked Nutrient for Brain Health -Exploring Thiamine for brain health 6) The Ro...

Today we will be talking to Christi Oden, a local physical therapist, about a variety of subjects, primarily focusing on aspects of exercise prescription in older adults, and the importance of exercise in maintaining good health as we age. Some of the areas we will talk about include: 1.  Fall statistics  2.  PT fall risk assessment  3.  Risk factors for falling 4.  Tips to lower fall risk 5.  Str...

In this episode, we will broach the subject of dietary/medical supplements and discuss their role in a healthy lifestyle. This will be the first of several podcasts concerning this subject. Today, we will specifically talk about: 1) Salts 2) Iodine 3) Magnesium 4) Vitamin D3 5) Melatonin 6) Omega 3/Omega 6 fatty acids 7) Berberine 8) Cinnamon (particularly Ceylon cinnamon) In future episodes, we w...

Today we will be talking to Dr. Bob Calhoun, who practices in the Monroe, LA area. Dr. Calhoun was on the frontline of physicians who used early treatment for COVID-19 in the state of Louisiana. He continues to be involved in the treatment of COVID, as well as associated conditions, and also maintains a practice utilizing various aspects of functional and integrative medicine. We will be discussin...

In today's episode, we will return to our previous discussion about nutrition, with a particular focus on several diets/eating plans that have become popular over the last few years, including the paleo, carnivore and ketogenic diets. We will also begin entertaining questions pertaining to this subject that have been submitted by listeners. Recommended reading: The Paleo Solution: The Original Hum...

Today, we will be talking to Dr. Kathy Willis, who has been a prominent voice for medical and health freedom in the state of Louisiana over the past four years. She will share her thoughts and ideas on what occurred during this time, where we are now, and where we need to go moving forward. Some of the issues we will attempt to address include: 1. The rise of self-reliance over health/holistic ove...

In today's episode, we will be talking to Dr. Wyche Coleman, III, Deputy Surgeon General for the state of Louisiana. We will be discussing various issues pertaining to the direction of medicine and public health in the state and nationally, especially in light of the MAHA movement, and it's influence on the state. We will also briefly focus on two forthcoming pieces of legislation in the s...

Today we will be talking to Dr. Tim Nicholls concerning the loss of confidence in organized medicine since 2020., when COVID really pulled back the curtains for many of us. Among the topics we will touch on: What went wrong with American Medicine and when were the inflection points? What is the true extent of the influence of Big Pharma and Big Food and when did this occur? What are the reliable s...

In this episode, we discuss several contemporary issues in nutrition and their potential effect on health, particularly from a long-term perspective.

In this episode, your hosts introduce themselves and briefly give an overview of our take on the present state of medicine and health. Brought to you by: Sean Troxclair, MD, Shreveport, LA | Internist | Tebra