Episodes

Highlights 0:00 🎙️ Dr. Rinde introduces the episode on mental health and the immune system with guest Dr. Emily Gutierrez .1:30 🧠 They discuss the relationship between mental health and changes in weather, seasons, and activity. 4:15 🍏 Dr. Gutierrez’s expertise lies in how nutrition and genetics impact mental function in conditions like ADHD and depression. 7:45 🧬 The immune system and neurotransmitters, like glutamate, play a role in mental health. 10:20 🧪 They explore the activation of the immune system through genetics and environmental triggers .15:10 🎓 Dr. Gutierrez’s journey to integrative and functional medicine started with her own struggle with postpartum depression. 18:30 🌐 She initially had a traditional medicine viewpoint but learned to bridge the gap with integrative approaches. 22:45 ⚙️ They discuss the importance of collaboration and listening to patients in providing the best outcomes .25:55 🌍 Mental health is influenced by the immune system, and chronic infla…

We had a delightful conversation about some areas that are emerging in digestive health such as the virome, the enteric nervous system, mitochondrial health, phage therapy, biofilm, small intestine microbiome, and the impact of ferments on food. She also shared about Ozone Therapy a treatment she uses in IBD flare-ups . Please enjoy! I am dedication this episode in honor of one of my core mentors in medicine and gastro health; Dr. Trina Seligman. In her honor , the podcast will be making donation the Crohn's and Colitis foundation once the episode reaches 100 plays.

Summary Dr. Adam Rinde interviews Dr. Ronesh Sinha, an expert in metabolic health, discussing topics such as insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and obesity. They delve into the effects of lifestyle factors on metabolism and mitochondrial function, with a focus on South Asian health. Dr. Sinha emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach and finding sustainable lifestyle changes.

This is the fourth episode in a series of episodes on Long Covid . We have covered the science, functional medicine strategies, and treatment options. And this episode brings it all together. I welcome on Dr. Julie Barter who has seen and treated over 1000 cases of Acute and Long-Covid. We speak about: Covid-19 similarity to treating Lyme disease and co-infections Micro coagulation and Long-Covid Heparin injections IL-4 , TNF-Alpha and other immune activation features of Covid-10 Treatments...

Yoga, breath work, and intuitive eating are amazing tools and healing modalities to help people recover from disordered eating patterns. Over the years I have referred my patients to today's guest Julia Hollenberg, RDN, MSN ; Food and Body Therapist to guide people through this process. Becoming connected with the body after being disembodied ; allows my patients to begin to have a healthy relationship with food and with their body. It is quite remarkable to be witness to this process of embod...

Autoimmune diseases often have multifactorial causes, including genetic predisposition, environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and immune system dysregulation. Integrative treatments aim to identify and address these underlying causes instead of merely managing symptom. While conventional therapies are often necessary to stabilize autoimmune disease processes; integrative approaches are often needed to drive the disease into remission. In this episode, we were joined by Dr. Akil Palanisamy, ...

In this short insight, I cover a common decision that patients and clinicians need to make when using naturopathic, functional and, integrative medicine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onethingpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onethingpod/support

When people are anxious, they often get sweaty hands, increased chest pressure, shortness of breath, feel lightheaded, and they may feel tingling sensations in different parts of their body. By paying attention and having awareness to these symptoms and , they can start to calm down a little bit and self-regulate. Yet when stuck in this loop of anxiety , people often turn to learned coping behaviors or addictions to deal with these unwanted sensations. Learning to deal with this pressur...

"Rest, drink fluids, and you will get over it" That is what most people are being told when they have been diagnosed with Long Covid. With many of these cases of Long-covid lasting months to years; that advice is not helpful or empowering. Fortunately, there are more holistic approaches such as the ones discussed by my guest Dr. Carla Kuon; a medical doctor and author of The LONG COVID Solution: A holistic, integrative approach to post viral recovery This book looks at the underlying factors...

Episode 85: In this episode, I welcome on Dr. Dawn Ipsen who is a pharmacist that is out of the Seattle area. She is a professor of pharmacology at the University of Washington and at Bastyr University and also an owner of two very successful compound pharmacies; Kussler's Pharmacy In Snohomish, Washington and Clark's Pharmacy in Bellevue, Washington. Dawn was a previous guest on our podcast and speaking to us about low dose naltrexone. Today she's coming back to help us connect some dots and fi...

In episode #84 we welcome back a familiar name to our audience: Dr. Jill Crista. Dr. Crista is back to discuss another area of her expertise Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections(PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndromes (PANS) She recently authored a new book called A Light in the Dark for PANDAS & PANS which highlights integrative and root cause strategies and treatments for patients and their families who are struggling wi...

Episode 83: Neurostabilization with Amber Walker. Link in Profile and below, or Scan QR code on picture. The worlds of Mast Cell Activation Disorder, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Hypermobility Ehlers Danlos Syndrome have many threads in common and many shared experiences. The common thread in these conditions expands to the fact that the symptoms, causes, and triggers are unpredictable, undefined, and this experience is largely disruptive to the nervous system. Further the nerv...

Current studies estimate that 2.7% to 6.5% of women in the United States have symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). The broad range in prevalence depends on whether a high-sensitivity definition (6.53%) is used versus a highly specific definition (2.7%) And that is really an underestimate, because most people complaining of painful, urinary discomfort, urgency, and frequent urination; in the absence of an infection are just brushed off by ...

T- 💡 The last five years have seen significant progress in understanding the microbiome's role in IBS and SIBO. Dr. Pimentel highlights the importance of specific strains of bacteria, such as E.coli and Klebsiella, in causing disruptions in the gut. This knowledge opens new avenues for targeted treatments. - 💡 Methanogenesis and the presence of methanogens have been linked to constipation in IBS patients. Understanding the role of specific strains of methanogens and their interactions with other bacteria can lead to more effective long-term treatments. - 💡 Hydrogen sulfide has emerged as a key factor in IBS with diarrhea. The presence of certain bacteria, such as Desulfovibrio species, can lead to increased hydrogen sulfide production and worsen symptoms. Targeting these bacteria may help alleviate diarrhea in IBS patients. - 💡 The IBS Smart Test, which detects post-infectious IBS by measuring anti-vinculin and anti-CdtB antibodies, has been instrumental in diagnosing and understa…

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a key metric in the overall homeostatic balance of the body. HRV is simply a measure of the variation in time between each heartbeat. This variation is controlled by a primitive part of the nervous system called the autonomic nervous system (ANS). It is largely an indicator of how well the body is handling the Allostatic Load (stress load). I didn't truly grasp HRV until I was exposed to the work of Dr. Marco Altini; so I decided to ask him to come on and help e...

A game changing moment in my career happened when I learned that mind/body therapies in Irritable Bowel Syndrome have a number needed to treat (NNT) of 4. Meaning 1 out of 4 people, experience statistically significant benefit when using mind body therapies to address their IBS. 1 out of 4 might not sound much to you but realize that even the best drugs earn a Number Needed To Treat of about 13. Plus mind/body therapies are often empowering, have no side-effects, and are very affordable. So I...

So many people are dealing with Vulvovaginal issues such as vulvodynia and vaginitis. I wanted to bring an expert on to share some insights on these conditions. So I reached out to Beth DuPriest, PhD the Chief Science Officer over at Vaginal Biome Science. Her insight on this topic is deep and she is so committed to helping people that suffer with vulvovaginal disorders In this episode we cover: The components of a healthy vaginal microbiome such as Lactobacillus crispatus Lactobacillus gasseri...

Trauma and trauma-related disorders is a topic I hold great reverence for . I was waiting for the moment when I could welcome a guest with the right credentials to discuss it with my audience. It was well worth the wait! Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH joined me in the most meaningful and heartfelt conversation about trauma and the impact of stored/unprocessed trauma on our biology. Dr. Apigian is a formidable expert in Stored Trauma . You can find her work and programs at https://www.traumahealingac...

In this episode , I welcome back a personal friend, colleague, and repeat guest on the podcast ; Dr. John Neustadt. He was with before to speak about Osteoporosis and Sleep Health. Dr. Neustadt is back to share with us insight from his new book Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis. I was excited to have him come back and discuss the in's and outs of Fall risk, Muscle heath, druge effects on bones, Vitamin K, therapeutic options, how to prevent fracture, nutrition, an...

In this episode I welcome on the esteemed exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims, PhD. My patients have been hearing me talk about her for years when I first started recommending her book ROAR. And, now with so many women struggling with their metabolism during their 40's and 50's , I asked her to come on and speak about her new book Next Level: Your guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond. There are not many people who have left me ...

Hello Friends! Today I bring you Aly Cohen, MD a triple board certified Integrative Rheumatologist and environmental health expert. I have followed Dr. Cohen and her work with The Smart Human for a while and also have been reading her book Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World; In this episode we go so many interesting topics. I know you will learn a lot!  Here is the rundown:  (00:00) Opening  (02:03) Intro to Dr. Cohen's interest in Integrative Rheumatology and Environmental Medicines  (09:01) What is in our tap water.  (15:23) Regulation Challenges  (17:39) Xenobiotic health effects  (23:44) Avoidance of water contaminants  (28:55) Water Filtration Systems (32:45) Testing your water (36:24) Community water quality  (38:31) Skin Water Exposures (42:28) Installing a RO filter  (48:16) Containers For drinking water  (54:05) Closing Thoughts

Alopecia The human scalp contains approximately 100,000 to 150,000 hair follicles; its easy to take hair for granted until you start to lose it. Hair loss is a complex area of health care as there are many different types including Lymphocytic driven hair loss, Neutrophilic driven hair loss, mixed forms, non-scarring hair-loss, scarring hair loss, patterned hair loss, focal hair loss, and the most common diffuse hair loss. You can see this isn't so straightforward. According to our guest Jill G...

There are fewer more human and humbling experiences then struggling with addiction . Nearly everyone listening to this podcast either has struggled with addiction or has a loved one or friend that has struggled or struggles with addiction. I wanted to bring this topic to my listeners so we can understand more. Like what is the differences and similarities between process addictions (like social media, porn, etc.) and substance addictions. Also what are the various approaches to addressing addi...

If weight loss were as easy as calories in vs. calories out then, it wouldn't even be something we talk about. It turns out the brain regulatory pathways are a core reason why weight loss is so difficult. Sitting in the brain is a key regulatory region called the Hypothalamus. About the size of an almond, is located below the thalamus and above your pituitary gland., the hypothalamus is involved with many endocrine functions; including fat loss or fat gain. If we were understand the function of...