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Dr Saimun and I have a great discussion about auto-inflammatory syndromes. They look and present very similarly to auto-immune disorders but have different cause. Take a look and listen for some highly valuable information. Let us know if you have any questions! Dr. Saimun Singla is a triple board-certified physician that specializes in pediatric rheumatology and integrative medicine. Her story is...

Rachel developed a severe form of Scleroderma. After her second severe flare which required another hospitalization, she decided to work on healing. She researched how to help her (and all of ours) body(ies) to heal with a holistic approach. This included exercise, stretching, specific breathing and yoga. Soon after she implemented this program she realized that she was doing so well that she coul...

What a treat this Coexist meeting was! These meetings are part of the UnabridgedMD movement. Create a community of people interested in each other’s zone(s) of genius(es). This particular meeting was special as Dr. Patricia George was the first guest on the UnabridgedMD podcast.  Dr. George is not only the head of the Pulmonary Hypertension clinic, she also created and leads the metabolic clinic a...

Dr. Olabintan always smiles. It is contagious. You cannot be around her and not feel loved and cared for. Her patients love her, and we do too! I had the privilege to interview her on this  episode of UnabridgedMD. I hope you enjoy our interview as much as I need. It’s time to live with joy.  Dr. Tolulope Olabintan, MD, AAHIVS, FAAFP, DipABLM is a Board-Certified Family Physician and a Fellow of t...

What a great episode with the amazing Dr. Karen Kaufman! We learn about immunodeficiency. There are a lot of intrications between rheumatologic conditions and immunodeficiency. Dr. Kauffman helps us understand what immunodeficiency is, why and when we should ask for expert opinion and what we can do about it. _______ Dr. Karen Kaufman is an allergist/immunologist who started her career in the mili...

Another great conversation with a colleague! In this episode of unabridgedmd we talk with Dr. Mary Leung. How do we regain joy in our lives? From burnt out physician to thriving she shared her journey and many tips along the way for you to enjoy.  —----------- Dr. Mary Leung is a physician who is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. She is also a certified life co...

In this episode of  @unabridgedmd4330 I respond to an important question: How do we make sure we get out of any physician's office with hope? As many of you already know, the medical community is hurting and many doctors have left the field completely. The ones that are left are exhausted. The result is that many physicians may be short or even completely disengaged when they see patients. In...

This was such a great conversation!! Why is contraception such an important topic in patients with systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS)? Which contraception to choose? And why you shouldn't settle on "this is my normal". Dr. Taiwo Durowade is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist who has been practicing in the South Suburban area of Chicago f...

So many gems were shared in this episode! It may well be my favorite episode of #UnabridgedMD so far.  Learn from Dr Abe who practices Oncology in Tokyo. She tells us about her journey as a physician and how she approaches diseases with her patients. While as a former cancer patient, I wish I had known Dr Abe when I first got diagnosed, the topics we discussed are a lot broader. Patients with infl...

Dr. Chiaramonte brings her expertise on the UnabridgedMD podcast. I have learnt so much from her wisdom. Listen to understand why it is important to hold space for our loved ones who are affected with potentially severe or life threatening conditions. Dr. Chiaramonte ("Care-a-mon-tee") is an integrative palliative medicine physician and experienced medical educator. She is the Founder an...

What a great interview this was! Yes, your mother was right: you have to sleep! But why is it so important for our health and what can we do to improve our sleep quality and quantity? Listen to this episode of UnabridgedMD and learn from sleep expert Dr Funke Brown Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple-board-certified sleep medicine physician passionate about helping people discover the gift of slee...

Join me today in a very informative discussion with rheumatologist and life coach Dr Liz Rook. We talk about how mindset really is the core of all things health. How you can tap deep inside you to get the results you really need to live your best life. —— Liz Rook, DO, MPH, MA is a life coach and rheumatologist. She is passionate about empowering women to thrive by helping them release stress, dev...

I had the pleasure of sharing some knowledge about autoimmunity and fertility on my colleague Dr Sueldo’s Instagram platform. It was a very educational interview and I thought I’d share it with you on the UnabridgedMD podcast.  Dr. Carolina M. Sueldo is a Double Board Certified Fertility Specialist currently practicing in her hometown of Fresno, California. She completed her residency training at...

Today we discuss with Dr. Huntington. She is an internist who found herself studying essential oils. She shares with us her experience with them and how and when she recommends them. This was a fascinating conversation! Join this powerful discussion and, if you are a novice on essential oils like me, learn some basic principles.  Ann Huntington, MD, FACP, is an Internal Medicine-trained Hospital M...

Happy new year! In this first episode of Season 2 of #UnabridgedMD, we talk disease remission in rheumatology. What it is, what it means, how to achieve it, and why it means so much more than just having no more joint pain. Did you know that your heart is most likely also inflamed when you have active inflammatory arthritis such as Rheumatoid Arthritis? Did you know that patients with chronic infl...

How do we change the healthcare system? Are we all doomed and can the relationship between patients and physicians be healed? On this episode of #UnabridgedMD we talk with a physician that decided to do something different. She left the insurance world to practice medicine on her own terms. Dr. Ashaye explains what Direct Care is and how it has transformed her life and those of her patients.  Dr....

How loving kindness and meditation can change our lives and how to implement it. Today we have a conversation with Dr Leticia Dourado on how loving kindness and meditation can change our lives and how to implement it. Dr. Leticia Kawano-Dourado, MD, PhD, is a Brazilian pulmonologist and researcher. She does primary and secondary research, primary research in Interstitial Lung Diseases, and seconda...

What is pseudogout: how does it presents, how do we diagnose it and how  we treat it? I find myself making a diagnosis of pseudogout quite often in my rheumatology practice. Patients and sometimes, their health care professionals, do not know much about it. In this episode we review what pseudogout is and the goal of treatments. As always, feel free to share, comment and like. Please subscribe if...

Anyone who has been through a medical journey has experienced the stress associated with tests. Whether you have had a cancer diagnosis or any sort of chronic disorders, a repeat test often means anxiety. It does not have to be this way.  In this episode of UnabridgedMD I share the techniques I use with my patients and myself to manage the anxiety due to tests.  With gratitude,  Isabelle Amigues,...

There is no episode today. Rather a big THANK you for all of you (yes YOU!) who are making my life so full. I love you all very much. With gratitude,  Isabelle Amigues, MD UnabridgedMD.com

In this episode of UnabridgedMD, we learn about acupuncture from Kasey. Kasey has been studying acupuncture for over 15 years and shares with us her knowledge. We learn about the philosophy and some of the science behind acupuncture. You can learn more about Kasey and her work at : https://www.highlandsacupuncture.com/ This recording was part of a Coexist meeting. As always, please share, like and...

This was a fun episode of @unabridgedMD! I recently remembered my first impressions coming to work in a community hospital in New York City.  Internship in NYC was hard but it wasn’t without a lot of hilarious moments. And if you thought the French system is perfect, think twice :) Please support the channel by subscribing, commenting and sharing.  With gratitude. Isabelle Amigues, MD UnabridgedMD...

I had such a nice time with Dr Wada from the crunchy Allergist recording a guest episode that I decided to bring it to the UnabridgedMD listeners. You will discover what UnabridgedMD really means to me and why I am so hopeful for the future of healthcare. If you need a rheumatologist, please reach out through our website UnabridgedMD.com and fill the contact form. Have a great day! #unabridgedMD #...

In this episode we talk with Dr Calabrese, Professor of Immunology at the Cleveland Clinic, about the science behind QiGong and other methods of healing. Dr. Len Calabrese is a Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and the di- rector of the R.J. Fasenmyer Center for Clinical Immunology. He has been practicing clinical immunology and engaging in research and educa...

Perfection is not easy. I know that I can’t achieve it. And it’s okay. Sometimes I find myself feeling guilty for not being perfect in my health choices. This episode is for all of us who feel that we are not good enough, have no self control or are undeserving because we think we failed ourselves. Today we learn how to give ourselves grace. If you think this episode helped you, please share it wi...