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In the 17th episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast from WholisticMatters, naturopath and medical herbalist Berris Burgoyne joins our host, Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS, to talk about osteoporosis, bone health, and medicinal herbs to support healthy bones. More on WholisticMatters.com !

Millions of people worldwide struggle with food and environmental allergies, with one study reporting over 100 million Americans with allergies. In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs series, we talk with a returning guest, naturopath and herbalist Jo Boyd, about common allergies and herbs that may be helpful in protecting the body and relieving symptoms. Learn more about a natural approach to sea...

In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs series from the WholisticMatters Podcast, Professor Kerry Bone joins our host Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS, to talk about his new book: " Functional Herbal Therapy: A Modern Paradigm for Clinicians ." Kerry has written numerous books in the botanical field, including the classic " Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine " as well as works...

In this episode, naturopath and medical herbalist Amanda Williams joins our host Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS, to talk about "the new health hero" – sleep. Healthy sleep habits are important for immune health, weight management and metabolic health, digestion, and much more. A handful of medicinal herbs can support many aspects of maintaining quality sleep.

In the last regular episode of the Nutrition Education and Racial Disparities in Health podcast series, our guest is Charlie Uihlein, Executive Director of Milwaukee non-profit organization Teens Grow Greens (TGG). Charlie and his team at TGG focus on teen development through hands-on, experience-based internships. These children often come from low-income families and their family members may hav...

In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast series, naturopathic clinician Jo Boyd joins us as a first-time guest to explain the differences and similarities between an herbal adaptogen vs. tonic. Our host Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS, begins the conversation by asking Jo to explain the overlap and subtle differences between adaptogens and tonics.

This summer, two world record-holders will embark on unique adventures across the Pacific Ocean, from California to Hawaii. Cyril Derreumaux will be in a one-of-a-kind kayak, while Carlo Facchino will be rowing. Cyril and Carlo are friends from a record-breaking row back in 2016, and now Carlo is coaching Cyril in preparation for his expedition in addition to making an ocean crossing of his own.

In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast series, naturopathic clinician Angela Hywood joins us again as our guest, talking with host Sara Le Brun-Blashka about thyroid health and herbal approaches to supporting this aspect of human physiology.

In the sixth episode of the Nutrition Education and Racial Disparities in Health podcast, our guests are Dr. Edgar Everett , Dr. Xavier Tipler, and Dr. Frank Vaught Jr, co-founding partners of Evoke Chiropractic Coaching. Our guests joined us for this conversation to discuss the interpersonal relationships they have cultivated through the Evoke Chiropractic community, the obstacles faced by minori...

Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a genetic transcription factor that belongs to an important pathway for supporting health and enhancing resilience to environmental toxins. In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs special season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, host Sara Le Brun-Blashka talks with Professor Kerry Bone about the antioxidants response elements (AREs) and th...

Before she became a food scientist, Dr. Karma James-Dulin grew up in the Caribbean, on the beautiful island of St. Lucia. In this episode, we talk with Dr. James-Dulin about her journey to becoming a food scientist, one that included fresh produce and daily home cooking while growing up that continues to influence her food habits today.

In the tenth episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast, naturopath and medical herbalist Berris Burgoyne joins our host, Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS, to talk about heart health and herbal support to address cardiovascular risk factors.

In the fourth episode of the Nutrition Education and Racial Disparities in Health podcast, our guest is Dr. Michelle Simon, a naturopathic doctor and the president of the board for the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). With Dr. Simon, we discuss how naturopathic medicine embodies a systematic approach to health that is focused on finding solutions to unique, individual problems.

In the sixth and final episode of Plant Power, the fourth season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, hosts Sara Le Brun Blashka, MS, Meghan Hamrock, MS, MPH, and Kara Credle discuss the realistic application of plant power in practice and in life. Paired with a final clinical commentary from Dave Hogsed, DOM, AP, this episode ties together the concepts of the whole food matrix, nutrient availa...

In the fifth episode of Plant Power, the fourth season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, our topic is nutrient bioavailability and bioaccessibility. Food processing affects how the body utilizes nutrients consumed through food, and bioavailability and bioaccessibility are two terms that describe the nature of nutrient utilization in the body.

In this episode, naturopath and medical herbalist Amanda Williams joins our host Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS, to talk about kava ( Piper methysticum ), known to many as "life essential," "peace elixir," and "root of happiness."

In the fourth episode of Plant Power, the fourth season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, our topic is phytonutrients and the valuable relationship between food and color. Our guest this episode is nutrition scientist Weston Bussler, PhD. Listen all the way to end for clinical insights from practitioner Dave Hogsed, DOM, AP.

In the third episode of the Nutrition Education and Racial Disparities Podcast, our guest is Micheala Edwards, DC, owner of E. Elite Wellness in the Kansas City Metro area and current national president of the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA).

In the third episode of Plant Power, the fourth season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, our topic is organic farming. Our guest on this episode is organic farm director Christine Mason. Listen all the way to end for clinical insights from practitioner Dave Hogsed, DOM, AP.

In the second episode of Plant Power, the fourth season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, our topic is plant genetics and genetic modification. Guests on this episode are scientists Brandon Metzger, PhD, and Eric Jackson, PhD. Listen all the way to end for clinical insights from practitioner Dave Hogsed, DOM, AP.

In the first episode of the fourth season of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, our topic is the whole food matrix. Guests on this episode are nutrition scientists Brandon Metzger, PhD, and Weston Bussler, PhD. Listen all the way to end for clinical insights from practitioner Dave Hogsed, DOM, AP.

In this episode, naturopathic clinician Angela Hywood joins our host Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS, to talk about Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ). Ashwagandha is commonly used in ayurvedic medicine as a general tonic for natural healing, and it is associated with a variety of clinical health benefits like blood sugar reduction, reduced cortisol levels, and stress relief to name a few.

The hosts of this season will be having in-depth conversations with guests about defining the whole food matrix, the history of plants and plant genetics, the importance of organic farming, the relationship between phytonutrients and the natural colors of food, the impact of nutrient availability in the human body, and – lastly – applying ALL of the concepts in real life in practical, sustainable...

In the second episode of the Nutrition Education and Racial Disparities series, our guests are Alicia McDaniel, MPH, Rolanda Patrick Forehand, MPH, and Casey Brown from the Cabarrus Health Alliance. We discuss the processes of applying for grants and designing programs for nutrition education, projects that are often tested by logistical and financial barriers. We also talk about the common gaps i...

Dr. Lars Bode discusses the relationship between 2'-FL, a novel prebiotic, and the human microbiome, including what makes 2'-FL stand out from other HMOs, and why HMOs stand out from other oligosaccharides. Additionally, the group talks about the decoy action of HMOs and the relationship between 2'-FL and Bifidobacteria .