Mahan Health with Dr. Hanisha

I'm a Naturopathic Doctor and have always envisioned a home birth for myself. One that was UNMEDICATED and NATURAL.   

But life has a way of working in its own way and I got to practice the art of letting go of control with a side of empowered informed decision making at the hospital.  

Here's my story - I hope this inspires you to advocate for yourself as well. 

Stay tuned for follow up videos on how this experience affected me and what it took to process it.   

I'll also be posting more videos on my experience during pregnancy so stay tuned for that!  

In this episode I go over the physical, mental, and emotional shifts as I transition into motherhood. I talk about how my thyroid was affected and I had to go on medication for the first time in my life, listening to my heart while making my decision, and my symptoms thus far.   

Men are far less likely to seek medical attention until an emergency occurs. But men need to be proactive with their health as well. Join us in this episode on how men become more proactive with their health.   

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Sam Madeira.  

Dr. Madeira's life work is to guide you to find your root cause and transformative path to health and to assist you in reaching your key wellness goals. His passions are botanical medicine, functional endocrinology, and cutting-edge health span & longevity science. Consistent treatment outcomes in patients include improved Energy, looking and feeling younger. You can learn more about how he works with male patients from listening to his podcast for men's hormone health, The Dr. Madeira Show. In 2019, Dr. Madeira was voted by his medical colleagues as a Top Naturopathic Doctor in Seattle, WA in the August 2019 edition of the Seattle Met Magazine. He practices in Seattle, WA & Whitefish, Montana, & enjoys spending time with family, skiing, hiking, and traveling as time allows.   

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. MADEIRA? 

Homeopathy is a super controversial topic but millions of people have seen the benefits of homeopathy including myself. Learn more about this amazing modality in this episode!  

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Nazanin Vassighi.  

Nazanin Vassighi, ND, is a naturopathic doctor and Associate Professor of Homeopathy at Bastyr University California (BUC). Dr. Vassighi graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe, AZ. After completing a general medicine residency at SCNM, she was accepted into a specialized homeopathy residency sponsored by Standard Homeopathic under Stephen Messer, ND, DHANP. She is an established speaker, having spoken at the AANP and other national conferences, and her work has been published in NDNR and Homeopathy Today. In addition to teaching homeopathy at BUC, she serves as faculty supervisor at BUC Clinic, training naturopathic medical students in clinical homeopathy.  

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. VASSIGHI? 

About 10-15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage but are things women can do to prevent that? We get into all of this in this episode!  

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Jordan Robertson.  

Dr. Jordan Robertson is a Naturopathic Doctor, podcaster and women’s health author. She has published a bestselling book titled Carrying to Term: how to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and carry a healthy baby to term (Amazon 2018). Her podcast, Women's Health Unplugged, reaches thousands of women every month with a focus on education and empowerment of women in their health journey. She has lectured across Ontario for various groups including McMaster Medical School, The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Fertility Show and The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Robertson has a special interest in women’s health, including expertise on PMS, menopause, fertility and miscarriage, PCOS and endometriosis. Dr. Robertson is the off-site Naturopathic Doctor for the McMaster Hospital Endometriosis Clinic, and owns an integrative medical centre, Clarity Health in Burlington Ontario. You can find Jordan on social media including Instagram @drjordannd where she offers health tips, motivation and links to free resources on women's health.    

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Cancer was the second leading cause of death in 2020 and outside of chemotherapy and radiation there still are few options conventionally. In this episode we talk about how prognosis and quality of life are improved when combining Naturopathic and conventional medicine.   

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Gurdev Parmar.  

Dr. Gurdev Parmar is co-founder and medical director of the largest integrated health care facility in Canada, the Integrated Health Clinic (IHC). He is licensed in both British Columbia, Canada and Washington State, USA. IHC was chosen as one of seven original clinics to participate in the Canadian and U.S. Integrative Oncology Study (CUSIOS), an ongoing, multi-clinic, prospective trial. Dr. Parmar has also completed an eight-year retrospective study on his treatment approach, which has been presented internationally, and has recently been published by Cambridge Scholars. 

Dr. Parmar is residency director and primary teaching supervisor of a naturopathic oncology residency at IHC, a CNME-approved post-doctoral training facility for Bastyr University. Dr. Parmar established locoregional hyperthermia treatment in Canada in 2009, and in 2018, he was nominated President of the International Clinical Hyperthermia Society (ICHS). He has served on numerous boards over the years, including the OncANP Delphi Panel, with the resulting document published in Integrative Cancer Therapies.    Dr. Parmar writes and lectures internationally on a wide variety of topics, including clinical hyperthermia, the tumour microenvironment, and integrative cancer care. He has served on the editorial board of several medical journals and is the Lead Author and Editor-in-Chief of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology: A Desktop Guide to Integrative Oncology, as well as the Pearlz Clinical eBook Series.    

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. PARMAR? 

What would be considered a chronic illness? How can play naturopathic medicine play a role in any chronic illness? What does the life of someone dealing with a chronic illness look like in terms of managing symptoms?    

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Chelsea Azarcon.  

Dr. Chelsea Azarcon is a naturopathic medical doctor who was inspired to pursue integrative medicine by her own struggles with chronic illness. She loves working with chronic illness of all types by addressing predisposing individual genetics, biochemically optimizing body systems, and removing illness triggers. Special areas of interest include Lyme Disease, auto-immune disease, and environmental toxicity.    

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. CHELSEA? 

How is navigating women’s health different for women of color? How can mindset affect health outcomes? What are some common setbacks for women in optimizing their health in terms of mindset?  This international woman's day is dedicated to the women of color.   

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Elaine Lewis. 

Dr. Elaine Lewis, ND is a naturopathic doctor passionate about improving the health and performance of her patients with naturopathic medicine. She strives to inspire patients to make the positive changes that lead to a healthier and happier life.  Dr. Lewis is the co-founder and co-owner at One Elephant Integrative Health Team in Oakville, Ontario. At this clinic, she works alongside a diverse group of healthcare providers, equally passionate about optimizing their patients’ health using an integrative and team-based approach.  In her clinical practice, Dr. Lewis helps patients with a variety of health concerns using safe, effective and individualized treatments. Her goal is to guide patients toward their optimal state of health, whether mentally or physically. Her passion lies in women’s health – helping all women feel heard and taken care of in order to gain control over their bodies and by extension, their life.   

Dr. Lewis graduated from McMaster University, with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Behavioural Neuroscience. She worked for seven years in the Emergency Department at Credit Valley Hospital, alongside exceptional physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals. This is where her passion for collaborative health practices was born.   She completed her 4-year post-graduate naturopathic training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, after which she graduated from a 2-year research residency, focusing on developing her skills in teaching and research.    

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. LEWIS? 

- WEBSITE: https://www.oneelephant.ca/

- IG: @dr.elainelewis.nd   

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This is a talk I did in 2019 about how food IS medicine. I get into how food can impact your gene expression and how food can increase pain or reduce it.

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What is the function of the liver? What is fatty liver disease (FLD)? What are some symptoms of FLD? What are some common risk factors? How would you test/diagnose FLD?  What are conventional options for FLD? What can someone do naturopathically for FLD?  

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Asia Muhammad.  

Dr. Asia Muhammad, ND is a naturopathic doctor that values the power of lifestyle modifications to achieve optimal health. She uses evidence-based naturopathic recommendations to provide individualized attention to each case she encounters. As a naturopathic doctor she uses food, movement, botanicals, supplementation, and hypnosis in her practice. She has a special interest in gastroenterology, mind-body medicine, and stress management. In her spare time, she enjoys piano, dance, and trying new foods.   

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. MUHAMMAD? 

What is wrong with the way we as women are taught about sexuality? What are some common myths about female sexuality? What is the biggest mistake people make in relationships in terms of sex? How does social media impact sex and love today? How does pornography affect sexual relationships? What are first steps people can take to start owning their sexuality? 

Sexuality is something we tend to shy away from talking about as a culture. And so many women have essentially grown up thinking we are not allowed to be sexual beings. But this is so far from the truth and that's why I'm so excited about today's episode! 

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I interview an esteemed clinical psychologist, Dr. Alexandra Solomon.

Dr. Solomon is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, adjunct faculty in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, and a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. She maintains a psychotherapy practice for individual adults and couples, teaches and trains marriage and family therapy graduate students, and teaches the internationally renowned undergraduate course, “Building Loving and Lasting Relationships: Marriage 101.” Dr. Solomon writes a column for Psychology Today and is the author of two books—Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back. She is a highly sought-after speaker and is frequently asked to talk about love, sex, and marriage with media outlets like The Today Show, O Magazine, The Atlantic, New York Times, The Economist, Vogue, and Scientific American. Dr. Solomon lives in Chicago with her husband of 20+ years and their two teenagers.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. SOLOMON?

What is inflammation? How can inflammation be supportive of our bodies? At what point does inflammation become a problem? What is NF-kB and what is happening biochemically when we have too much inflammation? What are diseases that may be caused directly by inflammation? What are some things that can exacerbate inflammation? What are some things that can help improve inflammation? What are some tips on fasting?

Learn all this and more in this week's episode!

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I interview my esteemed colleague, Dr. Will Cole. 

Dr. Will Cole, IFMCP, DNM, DC, is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. Named one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is the bestselling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum. Dr. Cole has also cohosted the popular podcasts goodfellas and Keto Talk and will be hosting the new podcast, The Art of Being Well, which launches in early 2021. 

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. COLE?

What is the difference between acute and chronic pain? What are some common risk factors for chronic pain? What are some common therapies you use in your practice? How do they work? What are your thoughts on therapies like acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and herbal medicines for chronic pain management? At what point do you feel like opioids are actually appropriate?  

Learn all this and more in this week's episode!  

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview my esteemed colleague, Dr. Kunal Sood.   Kunal Sood, M.D. joined National Pain & Spine Centers after completing his interventional pain medicine fellowship and anesthesiology residency at Wayne State University’s Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Sood is double Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.  

Dr. Sood was drawn to anesthesiology because of the diverse cases, procedure variety and helping patients navigate a stressful time in their lives. While practicing anesthesiology, he was attracted by the pain management aspect of the specialty.  Dr. Sood’s goal is to quickly diagnose the source of pain, discuss the most effective evidence-based medicine, diet and lifestyle modifications and create a personalized thorough treatment plan for each patient making modifications as needed. He understands that living with chronic pain is debilitating and by diagnosing and treating the cause of his patient’s pain, he hope to immediately bring back their quality of life.  

Passionate about health and fitness, Dr. Sood spends his downtime away from the practice playing basketball and tennis. He also loves to stay active by traveling, trying new restaurants and visiting with family and friends.   

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In today’s diet culture we see too many people having some type of eating disorder. With almost 4/100 females and 1/100 males diagnosed with an eating disorder and so many undiagnosed it is all around us. And eating disorders aren’t just a condition where someone either eats too much or doesn’t eat at all there’s a lot in between that and yo-yo dieting can often be right in the middle of that. 

There are many long-term complications of eating disorders and a lot of my patients with gut health issues once suffered from an eating disorder, were in modeling, or bodybuilding where a lot of dieting was commonplace. This episode is meant to empower you to get the support you need to prevent these complications and inspire you to work on your mindset and support your mental health in 2021.

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I interview my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Jayne Dubois.

Dr. DuBois stumbled into a career in medicine by way of bodywork.  She graduated from the Brian Utting School of Massage in 2006, and went on to become certified in craniosacral therapy in 2008. One of her most influential mentors during her training was a naturopathic physician.  

Dr. DuBois' clinical practice has been informed by undergraduate work in cultural anthropology, where she explored the interplay between power dynamics and sociohistorical forces on the stage of medicine. In practice, this affords her the perspective to consider both the intricacies of her patients’ cases and the systems they are situated within.  She graduated from Bastyr University in 2018, with advanced training in constitutional homeopathy and IV therapy.  

She spent her residency in a partial hospital psychiatric treatment center, where her areas of focus were substance abuse and eating disorders that co-occur within a variety of psychiatric conditions.  This was followed by a fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Anderson in the treatment of complex chronic illness.  Dr. DuBois is currently accepting new patients at Full Circle Natural Medicine in Seattle.  Her focus includes a naturopathic approach to primary care, complex chronic disease, and mental health with special emphasis on substance abuse and eating disorders.  She also specializes in clinical hypnotherapy.

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I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Jayne Dubois.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. JAYNE?

What are the laws of nature? What causes dis-ease in the body? What are the laws of healing? What do you mean when you say working with your innate ability to heal itself? Who can these laws help support? 

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I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Ben Reebs.

Dr. Ben Reebs is an award-winning naturopathic physician and the founder of Portland Clinic of Natural Health, an integrative medicine clinic that specializes in helping to resolve chronic disease with natural medicine. He is author of the highly acclaimed book, "The Serpent & The Butterfly: The Seven Laws of Healing."

He is recognized as a leading expert in mind-body healing and alternative medicine, awarded as one of Portland’s Top Medical Providers by Portland Monthly in 2019 and 2020, and has appeared on AM Northwest, Pain Free & Strong, The Spa Doctor, Love is Medicine, and more. 

He is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and an active volunteer for the Naturopathic Medicine Institute. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Maria. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, songwriting, cooking, and traveling the world.

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What is the gut-brain-mental health connection? How can the foods we eat affect our neurotransmitters and in turn our mental health? What are some examples of foods that can lead to mental health issues and what are some examples of foods that can support our mental health? How can spices help support mental health and what are the best spices we should all be consuming to help support our brain/mental health?  

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Uma Naidoo..  Uma Naidoo, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. She is currently the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), where she consults on nutritional interventions for the psychiatrically and medically ill; Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy; and founder of a private practice. She also teaches at The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. She blogs for Harvard Health and Psychology Today and has just completed a unique video cooking series for the MGH Academy, which teaches nutritional psychiatry using culinary techniques in the kitchen.   

Dr. Uma Naidoo has spent her life exploring the relationship between nutrition and mental health – and her triple-threat credentials as a psychiatrist, nutritionist, and trained chef give her a unique lens into their surprisingly intricate connection. In THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD, she unpacks the complex ways in which food contributes to psychological wellness, offering practical – and surprising – dietary solutions for combatting a host of physical and cognitive health issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, dementia, and many more.    

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. NAIDOO? 

What exactly is acne? What are the different types of acne? What are the most common causes of acne? Are products like acutane and proactive helpful? What are things people should be doing externally to prevent acne? What are things people should be doing internally to prevent acne? Is there anything that can be done for acne scars?

We get into all of this and more in episode 48 of Mahan Health!

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I interview my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala.

Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala is a naturopathic doctor and a skin health expert who helps people dealing with skin conditions feel safe and confident in their skin. She runs a virtual practice from Ontario, Canada. Her goal is to empower and educate people on how to get healthy skin through natural therapies and nutrition.  When she is not working, she likes to explore hiking trails and read a good book. 

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. TANVI?

What are common kidney diseases? What are the risk factors for kidney diseases? What exactly is dialysis and at what point do patients have to be on it? What are conventional approaches to treatment of kidney diseases? What are natural approaches to treatment of kidney diseases?  

We get into all of this and more in episode 47 of Mahan Health!  

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Devin Miles.  

Dr. Devin Miles provides natural solutions for Prevention, Gastrointestinal disorders, and Kidney disease.  She uses herbal medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, environmental changes, and nutrition to help clients achieve the results they are looking for.  She graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, a 4-year curriculum designed to train Naturopathic physicians how to blend conventional and natural medicine to achieve optimal results.  Dr. Miles naturally addressed her own health challenges at the time, and discovered she wanted to do the same for others.  She aims to prevent and reverse chronic illness, and help individuals achieve a higher state of health.  Dr. Miles has helped clients improve their digestion, mood, and energy, normalize blood pressure, bring blood sugar back to normal from pre-diabetes range, reduce chronic pain, eliminate kidney stone formation, stabilize kidney function, and lose weight.  She is the owner of It's Time Natural Health, and offers telehealth consultations.    

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. MILES? 

What is the gut microbiome? What part of our health does the gut microbiome influence? What can influence gut microbiome? What are modifiable things that can influence gut microbiome? How do you know if your gut microbiome is optimal?  All of this and more and recent episode of Mahan Health!

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1 in 5 women and 1 in 8 men have Hashimoto's in the U.S. What is it? What are potential risk factors for it? Why is it so common? What can we do to prevent it? When are medications necessary? What are natural ways to manage Hashimoto's?

We get into all of this and more in episode 45 of Mahan Health!

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I interview my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Donna Mazzola.

Dr. Mazzola obtained her Doctorate in Pharmacy degree from Ferris State University, and continued her training by completing a residency program at the Detroit Medical Center. She spent about 10 years in clinical practice doing medication therapy management.  In speaking to patients with a chronic illness she was blown away by how little they knew about managing their disease through lifestyle.  This led her to pursue a master's in nutrition, which she started and then stopped, switching gears to get my MBA to align with my future goals!

But then, in 2015, it all came back around full circle when she herself was diagnosed with Hashimotos. Her diagnosis took her right back to her passion to understand how she was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. She realized she didn't know who to trust and what was the right way to manage the disease, and so, she herself decided to become THE source! She embarked on a journey to further her education and obtain a Master's in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from The University of Western States.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. MAZZOLA?

Stoked to start Season 2 with Dr. Carrie Jones!

What is the HPA axis? What is the link between stress and our hormones? What is the cortisol awakening response? What are things we can do to optimize our HPA axis? What are certain vitamins/minerals we can take too optimize our cortisol awakening response?  

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I interview my mentor and esteemed colleague, Dr. Carrie Jones.

Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones. Dr. Jones graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon where she also completed a 2-year residency in women's health, hormones, and endocrinology. Later, she graduated from Grand Canyon University's Maser of Public Health program.  Recently, Dr. Jones became board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology.  She was adjunct faculty at NUNM for many years, teaching gynecology and advanced endocrinology/fertility.  While in practice, Dr. Jones served as Medical Director for 2 large integrative clinics in Portland.  She is currently the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. JONES?

- Website: http://www.drcarriejones.com/

- IG: @dr.carriejones

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This season is even bigger than the last! Season 2 has some of your favorite doctors, the most pressing topics of 2020, my patient cases, and so much more!   

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For those on their journey to balance their hormones, testing is essential. The DUTCH plus test is what I always use to not only test for reproductive hormones but also cortisol (stress hormone) awakening response. Here's a little bit more info on the test. Schedule a complimentary call with me to learn more!

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People are always asking me how I was able to reverse my thyroid symptoms. Here is my story on my journey of healing. And let me tell you, this journey never ends and that is what I love about what I do! There is always room for growth and optimization!

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SEASON FINALE!   

What is the most common factor among those diagnosed with cancer under the age of 50? What role does trauma or adverse childhood events (ACEs) play in the potential for cancer? Could psychedelics like ayahuasca and ketamine be adjunctive or primary treatment for certain cancers?   

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview my mentor and esteemed colleague, Dr. Leanna Standish.  

Dr. Standish is a neuroscientist and naturopathic physician living and working in Seattle WA. She holds faculty appointments at the University of Washington School of Medicine in the Radiology Department as well as at Bastyr University. She specializes in integrative oncology and neurology. She leads cancer research teams and holds an FDA IND for a phase I clinical trial of ayahuasca, a psychoactive Amazonian tea.  

Dr. Standish is board certified in naturopathic oncology. Her research is focused on the Asian medicinal mushroom Trametes versicolor in the treatment of breast and prostate cancer; functional brain imaging in the treatment of brain cancer; and the development of integrative oncology outcomes studies. New projects using IV Resveratrol and IV Curcumin to treat cancer are being developed.  

She has provided adjunctive naturopathic medical care to hundreds of cancer patients, and has worked collaboratively with Seattle area oncologists to provide integrated conventional/CAM care. A founding board member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Dr. Standish was board certified in naturopathic oncology in 2006. Her recognition by the oncology community as an expert in naturopathic medicine is evidenced by her being voted one of Seattle’s Best Physicians in the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine in 2002, 2004 and 2008. She has been a member of both the NIH and the Department of Defense study sections for scientific review of CAM research in cancer. Dr. Standish has served as a CAM oncology advisor to MD Anderson Cancer Center.  

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. STANDISH? 

- Website: https://www.aimsinstitute.net/   

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- https://www.aimsinstitute.net/     

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There's more to protecting yourself than face masks and washing your hands. I've successfully helped 8 patients recover from COVID-19 and I wanted to share some of those cases. 

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Curious what you can do to help eradicate your acne, wrinkles, or dark circles more naturally? What is actually in botox and what is a better natural alternative to preventing wrinkles? What should you be doing internally and externally to optimize your overall skin health? 

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I interview my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Maisam Hasan

Dr. Maisam graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine with a Doctor of Naturopathy. She currently practices in 3 locations in Canada; Milton, Barrie and Burlington. Her expertise is in treating women's hormonal health concerns, skin issues, digestive issues and stress management. She absolutely loves cosmetic facial acupuncture and strongly believes in patient-centered care and in finding the root cause of the health concern. Her approach to treatment involves acupuncture, botanical medicine/supplementation, diet counselling, injection therapy and extensive lab testing. She can't wait to share all of her top tips on glowing healthy radiant skin (inside and out) on Mahan Health.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. MAISAM?

We hear a lot about intermittent fasting but is it legitimate and can it be helpful for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? Is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus really a disease of insulin resistance? Is it reversible? Is it actually genetic or is it more environmental? Can intermittent fasting help reverse this disease? What about the keto diet? We answer all these questions and more in this episode of Mahan Health.

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a condition that leads one to being immunocompromised increasing their risk of getting diseases like COVID-19. Understanding this as an environmental disease can help us understand how certain groups of people (predominantly BIPOC) may be more affected by this disease and how we can help them reverse it. 

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I interview my good friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Azadeh Fariba. 

Dr. Azadeh Fariba is a Naturopathic physician who is passionate in alleviating the suffering of her patients. She firmly believes that anyone can improve their health at any time in their life. Her main goal is to empower her patient’s to take control of their lives and health.

Dr. Fariba’s specialties include primary care, preventative medicine, gastrointestinal health, and metabolic conditions. She is currently a second year resident at Bastyr University in Seattle. 

When she is not practicing medicine, teaching, researching and attending medical conferences, Dr. Fariba spends time with her partner and their two puppies. They love traveling, hiking and exploring.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. SHINE?

- Practice: Bastyr University 

What is the disease of our nation? And what is the underlying cause of this disease? Why is it important to talk about and learn about black history? How can supporting people of color (predominantly the black and indigenous communities) optimize everyone’s health and the health of this nation? How can non-black people join in on the fight for justice and equality? What brings us hope for the future of our world?   

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview my good friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Jahaz Shine.   

Dr. Jahaz Shine is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor functioning as Medical Director at enVoque MD for both Scottsdale and Mesa locations. Her primary role is ensuring patient care and safety, office compliance with DEA/FDA, and customer satisfaction.  She is passionate about providing exceptional care and great practice.   Dr. Shine’s background as a Primary Care Provider, covered hormonal replacement/anti-aging, thyroid disorders, autoimmunity, disease prevention, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic pain/fibromyalgia, biotoxin illness, respiratory disease, and anxiety/depression.  

Her focus in the past few years has been that of an integrative approach, including; Intravenous/Injection therapy, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical prescribing, bio-identical hormone replacement, botanicals, homeopathics and more.  Dr. Shine served in the United States Air Force for nearly a decade, where she sat on the board of Occupational Wellness, worked in Space and Missile/Flight Medicine, and Air Evacuations.  She has provided care to American military members in 8 countries.  

Dr. Shine has fought in Washington for Veterans rights and access to care, against the opioid crisis, and for Medicaid/Medicare recipients to have access to Naturopathic care. Dr. Shine is coming from California and making Arizona her permanent home.  

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. SHINE? 

- Practice: enVoque MD 

- Email: drshinesays@gmail.com 

- Phone: (480) 907-0985  

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Drugs like aspirin and paclitaxel weren't just new scientific innovations. They were inspired by indigenous medicine.  Who actually brought vaccines to the United States?  What are some other examples of modern pharmaceutical medicine that was inspired by ancient practices? And why does this all of this even matter?   

Listen to this episode of Mahan Health to get a better understanding of medicine today and why understanding the history matters.

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How does preconception care play a role in childhood diseases? What are some common childhood diseases that could potentially be prevented with proper preconception care? What is proper preconception care?  We answer all these questions and more in this episode with Dr. Sarah Duhon!  

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Sarah Duhon.   

Dr. Sarah Duhon has a doctorate in naturopathic medicine and bachelors in the science of nursing.   She completed over 200 hours of functional neurology education under the instruction of Dr. Robert Melillo, DC and Dr. Datis Kharrazian, DC through IAFNR, as well as completed a series on multi-system autoimmune diseases instructed by Dr. Shikhman MD through IFSMED. 

Dr. Sarah’s passion is to bring an abundance of education to help empower the community to take control of their health, so they may learn to “doctor themselves”. Her passions in natural medicine encompass autoimmune disease, pediatric neurological developmental disorders, and environmental toxicity conditions, as well as naturopathic approaches to treat infertility, promote a healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. She was a certified lactation counselor in her early years of nursing and continues the education in her medical practice. Dr. Sarah is also married and the mother of two beautiful, healthy boys. She used her personal experience as well as clinical experience to write the book, Preparing for Pregnancy. The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Enhancing Fertility and Nurturing a Healthy Baby Without Sacrificing Your Health.   

She is currently consulting at her naturopathic wellness clinic, Illuminate Natural Health, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.    

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. DUHON? 

- Website: https://www.illuminatenaturalhealth.com/ 

- Instagram: @dr.sarahduhon  

RESOURCES: 

- https://www.drsarahduhon.com/preparing-for-pregnancy   

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This was our experience.   

We know nothing about this virus so the best we can do is focus on making ourselves resilient. So that if we are affected by this virus or anything else, our bodies are more equipped to handle the situation. This does not take away from the current CDC and WHO guidelines. Please wear a mask in public, continue to social distance, and wash your hands regularly.   

Please follow the guidelines but know there is more you can do for your health than just following the guidelines!  

What is the gut-brain connection? Is your gut physically connected to your brain? Can your gut health affect your mental health? And can your mental health affect our gut health? Can probiotics help support your mental health? How is your gut bacteria affecting your mental health? How much fiber should we really be getting for optimal health?

IN THIS EPISODE:

I interview my good friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Mary Pardee. 

Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor who specializes in integrative gastroenterology and hormone balancing in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of modrn med, a telemedicine and virtual wellness company that provides medical and health services to clients across the world from the comfort of their homes. Dr. Mary is also the Chief Medical Officer and board member for R Academy Global, an organization whose mission is to provide opportunity to homeless and ex-felons with a holistic 360 approach.  

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. MARY?

Aside from social distancing, cleaning incessantly, and washing our hands what more can we do to protect ourselves during this time and beyond. In this video, I get into a bit of how our immune system works and what you can do to support your immune system. 

We have the power to strengthen or weaken our immune system. What will you choose?

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME?

Can naturopathic medicine play a role in our current crisis? How could this role change the trajectory of the pandemic? How is patient care different for states that license naturopathic doctors vs states that do not? And how do NDs play a role in research? We discuss all of these things and more in this episode of Mahan Health. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

I interview my esteemed colleague, Dr. Robert Kachko. 

Robert Kachko is a Naturopathic Physician and Licensed acupuncturist, practicing in New York City.  

Dr. Kachko is the current President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and past board member of the NYANP. He graduated from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture Institute. He’s received additional training in clinical hypnotherapy, biofeedback, and somatic experiencing and incorporates these mind-body techniques to help his patients connect more effectively with themselves and their own needs.

Dr. Kachko is also Co-Founder of TribeRx, a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain that utilizes peer support and technology to help patients feel better understood and more effectively supported. 

When not working, he loves exploring Brooklyn with his puppy Maya and a good audiobook, staying active indoors and out, and spending time with family and friends. 

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. KACHKO?

www.drkachko.com

www.innersourcehealth.com

www.triberx.com

- IG: @dr.kachko

- FB: @drkachkond 

RESOURCES:

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians: naturopathic.org

COVID-19 Case studies: https://redcap.nunm.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=YXELDDCEEF

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME?

There's a lot of information out there. Some of it is legitimate. Most of it is not. But how do you know what is real and what's fake? How does research actually work and why can there be conflicting opinions even from published authors? 

Dr. Patel and I discuss all of these things and more!

IN THIS EPISODE:

I interview my mentor and esteemed colleague, Dr. Hiten Patel. 

Dr. Hiten Patel grew up in Perrysburg, Ohio to a family who immigrated to the US from India. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biomedical Engineering at Ohio State University and medical school at the University of Toledo. He is currently chief resident in family medicine at Ohio State. He is also working on completing his MPH at Ohio State. He will complete a fellowship in clinical ultrasound this upcoming year at Ohio State. After completing his training, he plans on practicing broad spectrum family medicine, including providing care in the office, urgent care, and the inpatient setting. His professional interests include preventative medicine, chronic medical conditions, evidence based medicine, medical education, and point-of-care ultrasound. In his professional life, he enjoys biking, travelling, playing tennis, cooking, zooming his family, and playing with his whoodle puppy Toby.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. HITEN PATEL?

- Twitter: @medicaltechdoc

RESOURCES:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME?

The whole world is talking about this virus right now, but are there natural therapies that should be considered in adjunct to the conventional therapies and/or before symptoms get so severe that one ends up being hospitalized? Can this reduce recovery time and reduce hospital overwhelm? Are there certain people who should NOT be taking Vitamin C? Are there interactions with Vitamin C and other drugs? We go into all of this and more in this episode with the one and only, Dr. Paul Anderson.

IN THIS EPISODE:

I interview my mentor and esteemed colleague, Dr. Paul Anderson. 

Dr. Anderson is a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex infectious, chronic and oncologic illness. In addition to three decades clinical experience he also was head of the interventional arm of a US-NIH funded human research trial using IV Vitamin C and other therapies in cancer patients. He founded Advanced Medical Therapies in Seattle, Washington, a clinic focusing on the care of patients with cancer and chronic diseases. 

He is co-author of the Hay House book “Outside the Box Cancer Therapies” with Dr. Mark Stengler as well as a co-author with Jack Canfield in the anthology “Success Breakthroughs” and the upcoming Lioncrest Publishing book “Cancer… Living your Life while you Have it.”. He is a frequent CME speaker and writer and has extended his educational outreach through his CE website www.ConsultDrAnderson.com - Former positions include professor of Pharmacology and Clinical Medicine at Bastyr University and Chief of IV Services for Bastyr Oncology Research Center.  

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. ANDERSON?

- Website: www.consultdranderson.com

- Instagram: @draonline

- Twitter: @DrPaulAnderson1

- Podcast: https://www.consultdranderson.com/free-content-offering/free-radio-series/

RESOURCES:

https://www.consultdranderson.com/iv-vitamin-c-for-hospital-use-for-covid-19/

https://jintensivecare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40560-020-0432-y

https://www.consultdranderson.com/

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME?

Adaptogens are becoming super popular like ashwagandha and reishi mushroom but what are they and how can they be helpful for most of us right now? 

I did this recording for a local business called Rebol/Townhall and wanted to share with you all.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME?

Did you ever play a sport like football, soccer, hockey, rugby, or lacrosse? Have you ever been in a motor vehicle accident? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it's likely that you experienced a concussion at some point in your life. The reality is you also may have had a concussion and not even realized it. And some of the symptoms you're experiencing could be due to a previous head injury. Join Dr. Heisig and myself as we explore these topics and what you can do!   

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview my good friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Mark Heisig.   

Dr. Mark Heisig is a naturopathic doctor (ND) in Scottsdale, AZ. He completed his medical education at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. His undergraduate education was at Northern Arizona University where he received his B.S. Biomedical Sciences. While in Seattle, Dr. Heisig completed postdoctoral training in Applied Clinical Neuroscience with the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies. This training has made him eligible for fellowship recognition (FACFN) upon examination.   The integration of naturopathic and functional medicine with a dynamic means for evaluating the nervous system gives Dr. Heisig a unique approach to interacting with patients and helping them overcome their health concerns.   Dr. Mark strives to be a leader in integrative concussion recovery in Arizona. Inspiring athletes and individuals of all ages with simplicity and innovation to achieve new levels of higher quality performance in sport and life.  

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. HEISIG? 

- Website: www.drheisig.com 

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markheisignd/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarkheisig/   

RESOURCES:

Book: Concussion Rescue by Dr. Kabran Chapek

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME?

This is such a strange time but potentially a great opportunity for healing! I get vulnerable in this episode. I keep it real and talk about some of the things I've personally struggled with and talk about what I've started to do to feel better and continue my healing journey and what you can do too!   

I hope this episode serves you well and I'm wishing you all mahan health and peace!

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME?

We talk about preconception care a lot but what about after pregnancy? Many women experience a number of different post-partum conditions so should we be planning for that as well?   

IN THIS EPISODE: I interview my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Morgan MacDermott.   

Dr. Morgan MacDermott is a rising leader in women’s reproductive health dedicated to transforming the struggles of the modern mother. As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and mother of two young children, she blends medical expertise and gathered communal wisdom to help women in-person and online to navigate wellness throughout this revered metamorphosis. Although she felt very prepared for motherhood the first go-around, she felt gut punched by the universe with her postpartum issues of recurrent mastitis and postpartum anxiety. These experiences helped her immensely - not only in how she would go on to create an entirely different postpartum for her second child, but also with the women she works with as patients in her private practice.   Morgan believes that the best way to advance the health of future generations is by revolutionizing the health and well-being of our current mothers, and she is a powerful voice for natural medicine in the fields of preconception, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum.  

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. MACDERMOTT? 

It is evident that food is medicine. But how can we use food to prevent cancer and what should you eat if you already have cancer?

IN THIS EPISODE:

I interview my friend, colleague, and new sunrise flow buddy, Dr. Marisa Soski. 

Dr. Marisa Soski is a Naturopathic Physician currently practicing as a first-year resident at Sage Cancer Care in Portland, Oregon. Her passion for natural medicine began during her time as an undergraduate student at San Francisco State University when she learned about the importance of nutrition and heard multiple testimonials of patients that felt there was something lacking from conventional medicine. She thus decided to pursue a career as a Naturopathic Physician so that she could help provide additional medical options to patients that were seeking answers beyond what conventional medicine could provide. 

She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2019 with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Master of Science in Nutrition. Dr. Soski’s passion lies in supporting patients dealing with cancer and chronic disease. 

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. SOSKI?

In this episode, I go over the history of marijuana and the endocannabinoid system, what makes us get high off of marijuana, and CBD and the health benefits.

We talk a lot about the importance of self-love in wellness today but do you love yourself enough to marry yourself? Dr. Erin Moore talks about subconscious reprogramming in this episode and how you can start showing yourself kindness and love! 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

I interview my friend and self-marriage officiant, Dr. Erin Moore. 

Dr. Erin Moore is a naturopathic physician, behavior change teacher, and self-marriage coach. She’s motivated to serve by the many women who suffer because they live in a way that is disconnected from their true selves. The problems that result from this disconnection range from low-level anxiety to self-sabotage to the physical pathology of chronic disease. Her life’s work is to help women prevent and reverse these problems by knowing more deeply and accepting more completely who they are. 

Her passion for empowering people to transform their lives extends all the way to Nepal!  Dr. Erin is also the founder and director of ParticipAid, a non-profit that works to engage rural Nepalese folks in local healthcare projects that improve their community’s health. 

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. ERIN?

Episode 11 was all about the benefits of meditation but starting a meditation practice can be daunting so here are a few ways to start your meditation practice!

Herbs have been used as medicine since the dawn of time! They are extremely powerful and in today's episode we touch on just a few of these powerful herbs that help with the big bad wolf of our modern day lives - STRESS!   

IN THIS EPISODE:   I interview my friend and herbal wizard, Dr. Colleen Hug.   

Dr. Colleen Hug ND graduated from Bastyr University and is currently in her residency at ReDirect Health in Scottsdale, AZ. She has a passion for melding naturopathic modalities into standard primary care. She has studied native plants though the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and New England. During school, the former Botanical Medicine Club president gave guided plant hikes through Los Penosquitos Canyon and lead herbal medicine tours at the Trees for Health garden in Balboa Park. She hikes and makes wild medicine every weekend, becoming more familiar with the native plants in her new home of Phoenix AZ. Follow her on Instagram for hiking adventures and botanical medicine information. Please be on the lookout for the upcoming website and blog for a smattering of facts, recipes, and crafts.    

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. HUG? 

We often talk about diet and exercise when talking about weight/fat loss. Of course these two things are extremely important, but there's something we often overlook...   

This regenerative therapy has been found to be therapeutic for people dealing with arthritis, for adjunctive cancer care, and overall strengthening your immune system - so it can be helpful for A LOT of different conditions!   

Dr. Ng does show us a graphic where you can see before and after effects of ozone therapy!  We get into all the details of Ozone Therapy in this episode of Mahan Health!     

IN THIS EPISODE:   I interview my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Garek Ng.    

Dr. Garek Ng is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and founder of BioMed Health Center located in La Jolla, California. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and Bastyr University School of Naturopathic Medicine. His practice emphasizes biochemistry and physiology to address optimal human function with focuses including endocrinology, gut health, immune disorders and pain management.   

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. NG?  

-Facebook: BioMed Health Center  

-IG: @biomed_health  

-Email: drgarekng@biomedhealthcenter.com  

-Website: www.biomedhealthcenter.com  

-Phone: 8589640441   

RESOURCES: Ozone: the Miracle Therapy by Dr. David Brownstein, MD   

UPCOMING EPISODE on November 18, 2019:  

- Endobiogeny with Dr. Amy Chadwick   

- What is this way of practicing medicine and could this study be on to something?   

One of the main principles of Naturopathic medicine is "docere" or "doctor as teacher."  

I loves doing wellness programs and live presentations where I can help educate people on achieving mahan or great health!  

Here's a glimpse at one of my live talks on the gut-brain connection!  

If you're interested in booking me for your workplace or business, email me at drhanisha@mahanhealth.com!

What does Anti-Aging actually mean? Do we have to suffer as we age? Why does degeneration occur? Is it inevitable as we age? Can we actually reverse aging? What is regenerative medicine like stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma therapy?

We answer all these questions and more in this episode of Mahan Health!

IN THIS EPISODE: 

I interview my mentor and esteemed colleague, Dr. Ryan McNally. 

Doctor McNally is the Medical Director of Aspire Regenerative a state-of-the art medical facility delivering integrative and technologically advanced medical care. He is responsible for leading and managing the vision of Aspire, while developing and implementing the science, research, and technology. 

Dr. McNally also serves as a clinician holding two medical licenses in the state of California as a Naturopathic Doctor and PA. In addition, he holds multiple certifications in regenerative medicine, aesthetics, and injection therapies. He is the former chief medical officer at Bastyr University California where he remains as an adjunct faculty member. 

In addition, he is also a faculty member at the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. He has held positions with the United Nations World Food Programme and the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. During his residency program, Dr. McNally trained under the distinguished physician David L. Katz, MD, MPH of Yale University. Dr. McNally is a renowned and sought-after educator and speaker at conferences and universities, and is often featured as a content expert in podcasts, articles, magazines, and is published in peer-reviewed professional journals.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. MCNALLY?

-Website: https://aspireregenerativehealth.com/

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-a-mcnally-nd-ms-pa-b520317/

-ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ryan_Mcnally

In the health and wellness world, we often talk about the negative impacts of the holidays. But there's this one thing we have during the holidays that can actually enhance our health!   

Too anxious for meditation? 

Well this episode is for you!   

Meditation can physically alter your brain in so many positive ways. Check out this episode to see a few ways meditation can do this! 

Interested in the Holistic Fat Loss Program?  

Send me an email at doctorhanisha@gmail.com   

Next episode: Dr. Garek Ng on Ozone Therapy   

We’re seeing a huge surge of mental health issues and thankfully they’re being more recognized but what are some ways we can really enhance our mental health? Well one thing is for sure, you can’t have proper mental health without proper physical health. And to obtain optimal mental and physical health it is crucial to become more mindful of the foods and information we consume.  

We get into all these topics and so much more in this episode of Mahan Health! 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

I interview my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Ashley de Luna. 

Dr. Ashley de Luna is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor living in San Diego, California. She graduated from Bastyr University with additional training in craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation and functional neurology. Her practice focuses on mental health, developmental disorders, gut health, and women's medicine. She is a yoga instructor and animal lover with a passion for mindfulness and sustainability. Her goal is to inspire self-knowledge and to help facilitate the health of her patients, her community, and the planet at large. 

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. DE LUNA?

- Instagram: @doctordeluna

- Facebook: Ashley de Luna // @doctordeluna

- Email: drashleydeluna@gmail.com

- Phone: 619-600-0359

UPCOMING EPISODE on November 18, 2019:

- Ozone Therapy with Dr. Garek Ng

- What is this new regenerative therapy and how can it significantly enhance our health?

Fertility is the best natural marker of health that we have. If we are struggling with infertility, then we are not experiencing great health.   

One of the major foundations of health is sleep! 

So how does sleep affect our hormones? Can sleep effect egg quality? Sperm quality? What can we do to start optimizing our sleep?   We get into all these topics and so much more in this episode of Mahan Health!   

IN THIS EPISODE:  I interview my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Kalea Wattles.   Dr. Kalea Wattles is a Naturopathic Physician specializing in women’s health, fertility, and Functional Medicine. She earned an undergraduate degree in Nutrition and a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University, followed by additional education from the Institute for Functional Medicine. She also has advanced training in craniosacral therapy and breastfeeding medicine.   

Dr. Wattles serves as a Clinical Coordinator at the Institute for Functional Medicine where she develops curriculum for advanced training in male and female hormones, thyroid and adrenal function, and gut health. She is currently building her new medical practice, Functional Fertility, offering fertility-focused telemedicine. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two daughters.   

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. WATTLES? 

-Facebook: facebook.com/drkaleawattles 

-Instagram: @functionalfertility  

-Twitter: @FxFertility  

-Website: www.functionalertilitydoc.com   

UPCOMING EPISODE on November 18, 2019: 

- Mindfulness - Dr. Ashley Segal and I talk about how mindfulness practices change our neurochemistry and how you can start incorporating them in your life today!  

Just because your testosterone level is "normal," does that mean it's optimal? How does a sub-optimal testosterone level effect your brain health? Your heart health? And your sexual health? What is leading to a decline in the average testosterone levels? What can you start doing to optimize your testosterone levels?

We get into all these topics and so much more in this episode of Mahan Health! 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

I interview my friend, my midwestern brother, my colleague, Dr. Michael Moeller. 

Dr. Michael Moeller is a leading expert in men’s health and hormones. He has dedicated his career to helping men optimize their health and age gracefully. Dr. Moeller’s practice is on the cutting edge of new and integrative therapies. These therapies include Testosterone Optimization Therapy, Peptide Therapy, Intravenous Nutrient Therapy, and Regenerative Injection Therapy (Prolo & PRP). When not in the office you can find him in nature, at the gym, or podcasting. Check out his YouTube channel and podcast called “The Michael Moeller Mentality.”

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. MOELLER?

- Website: https://www.drmichaelmoeller.com/

- Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOaFjrkfRyKWj4ZjBRXdm8Q

- IG: @dr.michaelmoeller

UPCOMING EPISODE on November 3, 2019:

- Sleep and fertility 

- Dr. Kalea Wattles and I talk about how sleep affects fertility

Watch/listen the entire thing to fully understand why I'm no longer vegan and how I still eat more veggies than all my vegetarian family and friends!

Have you ever wondered what is really going on with female hormones? Are PMS symptoms normal? What are the constant hormonal changes women go through on a daily and monthly basis? What is happening during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause?   We get into all these topics and so much more in this episode of Mahan Health!   

IN THIS EPISODE:  I interview my good friend/colleague, Dr. Noelani Rodriguez.   

Dr. Rodriguez is a Naturopathic Doctor who loves helping women feel their best by treating conditions such as peri-menopause, digestive health, weight loss, fertility, thyroid conditions, and low energy or brain fog. She believes that women are the future and by optimizing women’s health we are optimizing the health of future generations leading to a better world!  

WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. RODRIGUEZ? 

This weeks episode is with the community relations manager for the Institute of Natural Medicine, Dr. Griffin McMath!

Discussed in this episode:

-What is naturopathic medicine?

-How are naturopathic doctors educated, trained, and licensed?

-Do naturopathic doctors prescribe medication?

-How should I choose a naturopathic doctor?

-Under what circumstances should I choose to see a naturopathic doctor?

Sources:

Find out more about naturopathic medicine: https://naturemed.org/FAQs/ 

Find an ND: https://naturemed.org/find-an-nd/

Institute for Natural Medicine: https://naturemed.org/

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians: https://www.naturopathic.org/

The American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges: https://aanmc.org/

The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education: https://cnme.org/

The North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners: https://www.nabne.org/

The Federation of Naturopathic Medicine Regulatory Authorities: https://fnmra.org/\

Naturopathic Medicine & Naturopathy Across the Globe:

The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors: https://www.cnda.qc.ca/

World Naturopathic Federation: http://worldnaturopathicfederation.org/

CONNECT W/ DR. GRIFFIN MCMATH:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgriffinmcmath/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffinmcmath/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinmcmath

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgriffinmcmath

MAHAN HEALTH W/ DR. HANISHA - EPISODE 1 

Thank you so much for tuning in to the first episode of my podcast! 

This first episode is an intro and it's all about me! 

Aside from the questions I ask my guests in terms of specific topics, I ask each of my guests a set of 5 questions that are exactly the same. I love keeping some level of consistency to see how different experts answer questions differently!

In this episode: 

I answer the questions that I ask all of my guests. 

I talk about the inspiration behind "Mahan Health" and what that really means. 

I talk about Naturopathic medicine, my journey to finding it and deciding that was the path for me. 

I also reveal some of the most difficult health changes for me to make personally and what I'm still working on! 

I hope this episode gives you better insight into who I am and why I'm so passionate about bringing GREAT HEALTH to the world! 

Tune in to my next episodes to see how you can achieve Mahan or Great Health from the leading experts in integrative natural medicine!

I will have guests from all different backgrounds with numerous specialties! We’ll be discussing a wide variety of topics from anxiety and depression to cancer and Alzheimers. We'll get into the foundations of health like diet and exercise to the latest therapies in natural medicine like stem cell and ozone therapy! 

Sources discussed: 

naturopathic.org (American Association of Naturopathic Physicians)