The Real Health Podcast

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two of Riordan Clinic’s integrative oncologists – Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO – discuss ways to prevent or control breast cancer. In this episode they discuss various lifestyle and other patterns such as stress, toxins, and metabolic and hormonal imbalances and how they contribute to cancer. They also discuss other...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, host Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, is joined by Dr. Dan Rubin, ND, FABNO, Founding President of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncAP) and Founder of Naturopathic Specialists, LLC, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, of the Riordan Clinic. They discuss the role that naturopathic medicine can play in oncology, credentialing for naturopathic pra...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, discusses radical remission with cancer researcher Dr. Kelly Turner, PhD. Her first book is also titled “Radical Remission” and features stories of individuals who have survived cancer without conventional therapies or when conventional therapies failed. They discuss lifestyle changes that were consistent and why addressing emoti...

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, welcomes Dr. Stephanie Seneff, PhD, of Massachusetts Institute of Technology to discuss the health and environmental dangers of the common weed killer glyphosate. Dr. Seneff discusses her new book “The Toxic Legacy: How Glyphosate is Destroying Our Health and Environment.” She also discusses some health conditions possibly linked...

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, welcomes cancer coach and author Glenn Sabin, who in 1991 at the age of 28, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), which doctors called “uniformly fatal.” Dr. Ron and Glenn talk about his commitment to his own health and lifestyle changes and his book “N of 1,” which is the account of his use of natural methods to achieve remission.

Steve Spencer shares his journey of treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer at the Riordan Clinic. He arrived after attempts at traditional care that had also left him with kidney problems and MRSA. Unable to walk into his first visit, he completed a 5K this spring.

Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, and Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO, discuss ways that lifestyle and environment contribute to cancer more than genetics. Modifiable lifestyle factors include stress, immune function, dietary intake, toxic burden, and inflammation which can lead to a diagnosis of cancer. Comprehensive testing can help guide patients and providers to personalized treatment plans.

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, welcomes Dr. Tereza Hubkova, MD, to discuss the whole-body approach to the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases as well as some potential causes for the conditions. They also discuss how patients can use diet, lifestyle choices, and environmental changes to help ease symptoms and prevent or delay autoimmune diagnosis.

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Riordan Clinic Chief Medical Officer, welcomes Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO, to the Real Health Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Winters explains her roots at the Riordan Clinic and her own experience with a stage 4 ovarian cancer diagnosis when she was in college. She beat the odds of survival and co-founded the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health and now trains other prov...

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, end their discussion about the terrain approach to integrative oncology in this bonus episode of the Real Health Podcast. Today’s episode features the final three of the 10 terrains: circadian, stress, and emotions and their impacts on cancer. Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas explain how genetics are only part of the equation when...

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, continue their discussion about the terrain approach to integrative oncology in this bonus episode of the Real Health Podcast. Today’s episode features two of the 10 terrains: Immunity and Microbiome and their impacts on cancer. Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas explain how genetics are only part of the equation when it comes to tr...

In this episode, Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, interviews Ivelisse Page, who founded Believe Big after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in her 30s. They discuss Ivelesse’s personal experience with cancer as well as a new clinical trial of mistletoe therapy.

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, continue their discussion about the terrain approach to integrative oncology in this episode of the Real Health Podcast. Today’s episode features two of the 10 terrains: inflammation and angiogenesis. Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas explain how these two terrains can work in both good and harmful ways and what steps patients can...

Dr. Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, introduces Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO, the Riordan Clinic's newest integrative oncology provider. She is a naturopathic oncologist and discusses her background and what inspired her to practice as a naturopath and oncologist. She began her practice with the Riordan Clinic on July 11, 2022.

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, continue their discussion about the terrain approach to integrative oncology in this bonus episode of the Real Health Podcast. Today’s episode features three of the 10 terrains: epigenetic, metabolic, and environmental impacts on cancer. Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas explain how genetics are only part of the equation when it co...

Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, welcomes biological dentist Dr. Julie Babcock, DDS, to discuss toxins as they relate to dental issues. Dr. Babcock explains the dangers of mercury and its use in traditional dentistry. She also offers listeners tips on at-home oral care.

In this episode, host Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Mike Shaw, PA-C, ABAAHP, discuss the benefits of pairing vitamin D3 with K2. Regular use can offer a wide variety of health benefits including helping boost the absorption of calcium, improving heart health and dental health, reducing inflammation, and improving mood and sleep. They also discuss target levels of vitamin D an...

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, welcomes Dr. Virginia Osborne, ND. Dr. Osborne specializes in IV nutrient therapies. In this episode, she explains how IV nutrition can help enhance people’s health and helps heal from the inside out. She also discusses her new book “A Scientific Reference for Intravenous Nutrient Therapies: Direct Cellular Nutrition."

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer welcomes colleague Dr. Dustin Moffitt, ND, who discusses how regenerative therapies assist him when working with patients with arthritis and other chronic inflammatory conditions. Dr. Moffitt uses treatments like Prolotherapy, Prolozone, and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to help stimulate the wound to reboot the healing process.

In this episode, host Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO welcomes Dr. Jeanne N. Stryker, MD, DABR. Dr. Stryker specializes in Cryoablation, Embolization, and Immunotherapy. This episode focuses on what Cryoablation is and how it is used to treat cancer. Dr. Lucas and Dr. Stryker also discuss how the future standard of care for personalized individuals is working in collaboration with Naturopathic Doctors,...

In this episode, Dr. Ron welcomes back Breast Cancer Conqueror, Dr. Véronique Desaulniers, or as many people know her, Dr. V. Dr V first began her journey with Breast Cancer after she found a lump in her left breast in 2004. She chose to take the road less traveled and explored natural treatments. Having celebrated victory over Breast Cancer twice, she has become extremely passionate about teachin...

In this episode, Dr. Ron welcomes back Breast Cancer Conqueror, Dr. Véronique Desaulniers, or as many people know her, Dr. V. Dr. V breaks down the 7 essential steps that have helped her and many others heal breast cancer naturally. In today's world, 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. The 7 Essentials System® is a complete and step-by-step educational program that shows you how to...

Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, have recently completed the Metabolic Approach to Cancer Certification Program with Dr. Nasha Winters. In the latest episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas discuss the importance of getting to the root cause of cancer by testing, assessing, and addressing the whole person. Follow along as Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas introduce the...

In this episode, Mike Shaw and Dr. Ron discuss anti-aging and the community that started the anti-aging movement. Do you know your physiological age? Mike and Dr. Ron distinguish the difference between one's chronological age and physiological age. Mike discusses what steps you can take to measure and match your PhysioAge to your actual age.

Annette Chlumsky has been an Integrative Nurse for over 30 years and a Nurse with the Riordan Clinic for 7.5 years. In this episode, Dr. Ron talks with Annette about her experience as an Integrative Nurse and why she chose the Integrative approach. Annette and Dr. Ron also discuss the many roles Nurses play in a patients' healing journey and why the Nurses at Riordan Clinic are trained as co-l...