Episodes

The human genome project led to the understanding that the genetics in our body are only about 1% human! What else makes up the genetics our microbiota?  The other genetics in our body are from bacteria, viruses, fungi, phages, archaea and the likes that live in our body; predominately in our gut.  Some of these relationships are commensal while others are pathogenic and the relationship between us and our cohabitants are part of the study of the microbiota. In today's episode we speak to Andrea Hardy, RD a GI dietitian about the intricacies of our gut microbiome and how it relates to health and disease. We will discuss nutrients that enhance our microbiome, polyphenols, fiber, and the concept of the Aging Microbiome. Show notes are over at https://www.soundintegrative.com/andreahardyrd

Mold related illness with mold expert Dr. Lauren Tessier. In this episode we gain a great understanding of mold related illness including Mycotoxicosis (mycotoxin illness) and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Specifically, in this episode we cover the following. 2:00: How Dr. Tessier became interested in mold related illness. Her Uncles illness, Her community, and her own bout with mold exposure. 6:30: The different types of mold related illness. Mycotoxicosis, mold allergy, mol...

An un-edited special episode where I share my personal experiences of being a community health care provider in the hub of the COVID-19 outbreak. In the Seattle area. I discuss: 1. How I first realized the impact of covid-19 on the community and my practice 2. How I reacted and responded early on personally 3. My feeling of connection to the health care system at large 4. How I am coping and how my patients are coping 5. what I have learned thus far --- Send in a voice message: https://p...

Low Dose Naltrexone: A medication and therapy that has been used since the 1980's for immune disorders, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and now being used in PTSD and Overeating disorders . It has a very unique mechanism that addresses underlying factors in ways that are often unaddressed by standard therapies. About our guest Dr. Dawn Ipsen: Dawn Ipsen, PharmD is owner and pharmacist of Clarks Compounding Pharmacy in Bellevue, WA and Kuslers Compounding Pharmacy in Snohomish, WA. Dawn gradu...

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome encompasses a consortium of imbalances in the body that results in suffering from sensitivities to foods, chemicals, and environmental triggers. These sensitivities seem to be mediated by over release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators by mast cells. The consequences are vast including digestive, neurologic, immune, dermatologic, endocrine , musculoskelatal, and psychological impact. This episode brings in an expert in this area Dr. Jessica Pizano to help...

One core tenant in natural medicine is that “All Disease Begins in The Gut”. This is a statement that might be debatable however what is true is that digestive health is a core component of prevention and management of chronic disease. I speak with functional medicine nutritional legend Dr. Elizabeth Lipski on Digestive Wellness in this episode. We cover numerous topics such as nutrition as medicine, diets for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, the 5-R model for gut healing, and the DIGIN model for str...

If you have difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, early morning awakening, restless or non-restorative sleep, it may be time start addressing this concern. There are three types of insomnia. 1) Transient Insomnia: which lasts up to 1 week and is usually due to a short-term stressor 2) Short-term Insomnia: which lasts 1-6 months and is usually associated with a more persistent stressor (ie. death or illness of a loved one or environmental factor), and 3) Chronic Insomnia: which l...

In this episode we learn about happiness from an inner mammal perspective. Including questions like; how do we generate dopamine, serotonin, oxytoxin, and cortisol? and how do we work with our mammalian brain (the limbic system) and balance it with our developing/intellectual brain (the cortex)? It is quite fascinating to learn that we can be happier if we don't entirely squash the part of our brain that is hardwired for survival moves . I invite esteemed author Loretta Breuning, PhD on this epi...

About Kimberly Iller ND, EAMP, LaC Dr. Iller is an outstanding Functional Medicine Practitioner/Naturopathic Physician in the Seattle area at Functional Medicine Northwest and also the director of a non-profit clinic called Equity in Health Dr. Iller has extensive training in the management of all fatiguing illnesses including Lyme Disease and it’s co-infections, viral infections, biotoxin exposure and mitochondrial dysfunction. She has clinical training in the management of Lyme Disease through...

One of my favorite sayings in life is " As above , so below" . This can certainly apply to the skin disorders. As we learn more about skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne we are seeing that that deeper in the body at the gut/immune interface there is likely a driver of inflammation. I speak about this on my most recent episode of my podcast with Lucy Mailing PhD. Lucy Mailing is an MD/PhD student at the University of Illinois. She recently completed her PhD in Nutritional S...

In this episode we dive into the fundamentals and evidence-based use of probiotics with a probiotic expert Dr. Jason Hawrelak. About our guest: Jason Hawrelak, PhD, is a research scientist, educator, naturopath and Western herbalist with nearly 20 years’ clinical experience. Jason practices at Goulds Natural Medicine, a 138-year-old natural medicine apothecary and clinic located in central Hobart in Tasmania, Austrailia. Dr Hawrelak did his Honours and PhD degrees in the areas of the gastroin...

The Low Fodmap Diet is the most researched diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and is estimated to help alleviate symptoms in upwards of 40-70% of IBS patients. Not many people know more about the low fodmap diet then our guest Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN. FODMAP is an acronym that defines foods that are composed of Fermentable Oligosaccharides (fructans and galacto oligosaccharides), Disaccharide (lactose), Monosaccharides (Fructose) AND Polyols (sugar alcohols). These carbohydrates are smal...

Do the bugs in your gut influence whether you are anxious, depressed, clear-headed, or distracted? Well, it turns out quite possibly. Future depression prescriptions may be custom probiotics rather then Prozac. I invited Scott Anderson the author of the The Psychobiotic Revolution to speak with us today about this most interesting topic. We dive into this and the gut-brain axis, how diet influences the microbiota, fecal transplants, measuring the microbiota, anxiety, depression, and more. About...

What is driving Autoimmunity? Is it time to turn our beliefs about autoimmune conditions around and look at what is the underlying cause? According many researchers, including our guest Dr. Amy Proal , a key driver of autoimmunity might be microbe based. As researchers are finding out specific microbes that turn pathogenic called "pathobionts" may be leading to a chronic inflammatory process that goes unchecked. In this episode we dive into pathobionts, intestinal permeability, the problem with ...

“All Disease Begins in The Gut.” - Hippocrates This famous quote sets the stage for this episode of The One Thing Podcast. We speak with digestive and gut health expert Dr. Jillian Sarno Teta, a colleague and high-energy Naturopathic Physician. We speak about how the gut interfaces with the rest of your body and important ways we can improve our gut health Dr. Jillian Sarno Teta is the author “Natural Solutions for Digestive Health” and the creator of Fix your Digestion. She is best known for he...

This episode is about healing for the diet culture and disordered eating behaviors. Emotional eating, food cycling, restrictive dieting, and sugar Cravings are all discussed in a very deep, intuitive, and practical way. Our guest is McKenzie Zajonc , MS, CN, LMHC. McKenzie Zajonc, MS, CN, LMHC, is clinically trained in Whole Foods Nutrition and Health Psychology and the owner of Inner Nutritionist, a business committed to freeing those who have been hijacked by our diet-minded culture. She help...

Bone health is one of the most important topics in medicine. Why? Because bone fractures are one of the leading causes of mortality in older adults. In this episode we speak with Dr. John Neustadt; one of the leading integrative medicine clinicians in the area of bone health and osteoporosis. He has really brought to the forefront researched based nutrients such as Vitamin K2 (MK4), Calcium, Vitamin D , and other diet and lifestyle interventions that are geared toward reducing fracture risk. We ...

Autophagy is a term that refers to cellular self-digestion. We have heard the term self-attack-self in situations like autoimmunity; Well this a different type of process that is a normal every day process in the cell of cellular self-digestion. Technically autophagy is a catabolic metabolic program/process that is activated when intracellular nutrient uptake or availability is diminished. It was coined in the 1960’s by the late Christian de Nuve. It has resurfaced quite predominately since Yosh...

Lara Briden, ND speaks on Endometriosis. A chronic inflammatory disorder presenting affecting primarily the pelvis but also other regions of the body. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the period revolutionary—leading the change to better periods. Informed by a strong science background and more than twenty years with patients, Lara is a passionate communicator about women's health and alternatives to hormonal birth control. Her book Period Repair Manual is a manifesto of natural treatmen...

In this episode we speak with Mitch Marder,DDS a well-known Biological Dentist. We speak about such important topics like mercury amalgams, root canals, and how oral health is actually related to the entire field of health and medicine. For years, the field of dentistry has been seen as a distinct aspect of health focused on this “box” we call the mouth, yet we know how oral health is linked to brain health, gut health, and cardiovascular health. Conditions like gingivitis are associated with di...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) effects 1 out of 10 women and is one of the most common causes of infertility. PCOS at its core is a metabolic and reproductive hormone problem. Anyone who has dealt with it can tell you that it feels like the metabolism has a mind of its own and common approaches to helping bring hormone balance or blood sugar balance often aren't enough. I brought in Dr. Shannon Hirst a Naturopathic Physician who specializes in women’s hormone health to discuss PCOS. Dr. Hirs...

If you are alive, it is safe to say you know someone diagnosed with a mental health disorder. You also likely know how important it is to receive an accurate diagnosis and limit the stigma attached to a mental health diagnosis. In this episode Dr. Teray Garchitorena Kunishi an experienced expert in mental health and a Naturopathic Physician in San Francisco speaks about mental health and the concept of neurodiversity ; where mental health issues are seen as a variant of what is considered as a n...

Debbie Miller, ND earned her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, and her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University. She practices at Sound Mind Medicine in Seattle, WA During her naturopathic education, she received additional training and clinical experience in biofeedback, counseling, and mind-body medicine. It was then she became fascinated by the connections between our thinking minds and physical symptoms, and the impact that chronic stress has on our bodies, rela...

Having a child is supposed to be great joy for a parent. However up to 11% of women and 2% of men, experience postpartum depression; a unique mental health condition that is often downplayed, overlooked, and under-treated. It has significant implications on child and parent alike. My colleague Dr. Iyer of Eastside Natural Medicine of Kenmore, Washington joined me in this most thoughtful discussion of this topic. Dr. Iyer has been someone I have respected for many years. She is compassionate, cle...