In this episode I'll tell you a bit about the DASH and DASH-Sodium Trials and how they put DASH diet on the map for treatment of hypertension.DASH Diet Eating Plans:https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/dash-eating-planhttps://www.nhlbi.nih.g

Orange you glad I made a turmeric episode?

Feb 1st, 2021 9m 50s

This month's episode about turmeric is short but sweet (actually earthy/bitter)! Join me as I hunker down between night shifts to talk about turmeric and its theoretical health benefits.Wang, Z et al. Effectiveness of Curcuma long Extra for the

Diluted or Deluded?

Jan 1st, 2021 30m 2s

Homeopathy is an approach to healing that uses the law of similarities and the law of minimal dose to treat patients' ailments. Its method of dilution is shrouded in controversy, and as of yet there's no compelling evidence to support its use.

Pillow Talk

Dec 1st, 2020 19m 32s

We spend a third of our lives sleeping and yet we know very little about it and far less about how to repair it. In this episode we will explore sleep and discuss the integrative approach to treating insomnia.Support the show (https://cash.app/

Meditation Medication

Nov 1st, 2020 37m 37s

Find a comfortable posture. Eyes gently closed, earbuds resting in pinnae, take a few deep breaths. Then press "play”, and enjoy this lesson on mindfulness. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Reuben Hendler to learn about mindfulness, its rele

Taking Yoga to the Mat

Oct 1st, 2020 25m 38s

Yoga blends physical, mental, and spiritual components in a way that is unique to most forms of movement. So is yoga better for health than other types of exercise? With the help of guest Alicia Kapjian-Pitt, yoga instructor and former studio m

Ready for PREDI?

Aug 30th, 2020 14m 10s

PREDIMED is a landmark trial that put the Mediterranean diet firmly on the map for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. However, the initial publication faced enormous scrutiny that sent team PREDIMED scrambling to retract and revise.

Food for Thought

Jul 10th, 2020 17m 57s

I sat down with Dr. Elizabeth Epstein, my co-resident and author of A Beautiful Heart cookbook, to discuss food and the role it plays in her life and how she practices medicine.Elizabeth's instagram username is abeautifulheartcookbook, her webs