Today we have Dr. Leigh Frame joining us! Dr. Frame is the Associate Director, Resiliency and Well-being (R&W) Center, and Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Research and Leadership, George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is also the founding Chair, GW Microbiome Research Interest Group, George Washington University Today we are going to discuss vitamin D and it’s role with the immune system and microbiome! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:08 - Dr. Frame’s personal health story 4:17 - Why is vitamin D important? 6:22 - What are some of its most important functions? 8:00 - What is the optimal level of vitamin D? 10:48 - How do you optimize absorption? 15:37 - Sun exposure vs supplementation 19:28 - Vitamin D2 vs D3 21:01 - Role of magnesium and Vitamin K2 24:18 - Role of Vitamin D in the immune system 26:40 - Vitamin D & Upper Respiratory Infections 28:52 - Does vitamin D get sequestered in body fat? 31:35 - Vitamin D and Infections 36:41 - Vitamin D3 vs 1-25 Hydroxy D levels 37:45 - The microbiome and vitamin D 40:20 - Dr. Frame’s morning routine 41:22 - Dr. Frame’s favorite podcast 42:11 - What brings Dr. Frame joy 43:11 - Dr. Frame’s social media and current work

Dr. Joe Pizzorno, ND joins us for a conversation about how toxins are affecting our health, contributing to disease, and what you can do about it. Dr. Pizzorno is a Internationally-known naturopathic doctor, founding president of Bastyr University, and author of many journal publications and books including Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Textbook of Natural Medicine and The Toxin Solution(2017). TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Why did you pursue naturopathic medicine? 9:29 - Are toxins the primary cause of disease? 12:20 - Are toxins stored in our fat? 13:52 - What are the primary sources of toxins in our lives? 18:24 - Impact of glyphosate on human health 21:10 - Impact of arsenic on human health 27:02 - How can we improve our detox ability? 28:47 - What is the latest on NAC? 30:40 - What can we do if we have a toxin burden? 36:27 - Toxins and hormones 38:52 - Toxins and brain health/cognitive decline 41:53 - Where do toxins go in the body? 44:14 - Sweat is great for detoxification 47:38 - Toxins in the air 48:58 - Toxins in water 49:58 - How to change environmental health 53:27 - Dr. Pizzorno’s morning routine 55:40 - What Dr. Pizzorno does for joy

Dr. Hagedorn is a clinical health psychology and neuropsychology expert and a recognized leader in the clinical neuroscience field. As an international speaker and instructor for advanced psycho-neuro electrophysiology assessments and interventions, Dave has a specialized skill set in working with patients with traumatic brain injury, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depresion, and much more. Join us for a conversation about the root causes of conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADHD and what you can do to support your brain health.

Dr. Zingman is a board certified physician with nine years of experience and training in Orthopaedics and Preventive Medicine. She earned my medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, went on to academic Orthopaedic Surgery residency at University of Rochester and completed my residency in Preventive Medicine at Johns Hopkins. She started P.R.I.S.M. to combine her experience as a patient and athlete, her orthopaedic knowledge, and her preventive medicine ethos to create a curated experience that allows patients to reach their goals. Dr. Zingman was diagnosed with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome by Dr. Clair Francomano in 2015 after a decade-long struggle to obtain a diagnosis. Today, we are bringing you a conversation about integrative approaches for EDS and hypermobility.

Dani Williamson MSN, FNP owns Integrative Family Medicine in Franklin, TN, focusing on gut, autoimmune thyroid (Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is her passion), hormone and adrenal health with her patients. Her approach embodies a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual process to healing. Dani is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Nurse Midwifery and Family Nurse Practitioner program. She is on the board of Middle Tennessee chapter of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention and believes strongly in addressing issues of adverse childhood trauma and its relation to overall long-term health conditions. Her first book, Wild & Well: Dani’s Six Common Sense Steps to Radical Healing, is now available. Join us for a conversation about how our childhood, lifestyle, diet, and more affect our health and what you can do to heal.

Diane is a psychologist who has been working with our practice from the beginning. Diane specializes in the treatment of conditions including chronic pain and illness, anxiety, depression, phobias, and difficulty adjusting to life changes and relationship stress. Dr. Gilman uses a holistic and integrated approach to therapy that utilizes several psychological theories such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Psychology, and Family Systems Theory. Her goal is to provide a unique treatment approach that addresses the entire person to heal and empower her clients. Join us for a conversation about what you can do to prevent stress and burnout to feel your best.

Dr. Thompson is a local chiropractor who helps her patients to address pain, digestive issues, injury, TMJ, migraines, and more. She learned at the young age of 14 that she wanted to be a chiropractor after personally experiencing the healing benefits of chiropractic treatment from her mentor, Dr. Julie Rosenberg. She has taken over 400 hours of seminar training in Applied Kinesiology and has taken adjustive technique courses through the ICAK, Gonstead Institute, and Motion Palpation Institute. Dr. Thompson believes in the body’s astounding capability to heal itself of any condition, and views her job as the facilitator of this healing. Join us for a conversation today about how chiropractic care can help on your healing journey. If you suffer from conditions like pain, digestive issues, headaches, or TMJ, this conversation is for you!

Today we are bringing you a special conversation with two of our own medical assistants, Tope and Akhil. Tope and Akhil joined our practice as medical assistants and are both planning to attend medical school next year. Please enjoy our conversation about how their experience here at CIH has shaped their vision of the medical system and how they hope to see integrative medicine brought to the forefront of medical care.

Dr. Paul Anderson is CEO of the Anderson Medical Group which includes Advanced Medical Therapies, a state of the art medical center providing fully compliant IV, Hyperbaric and Mild Hyperthermia therapies. Dr. Anderson is former Chief of IV (intravenous therapy) Services for Bastyr Oncology Research Center and a past Professor at Bastyr University. Join us for a conversation about the benefits of IV Therapy and how it can help address fatigue, optimize the immune system, support cancer, and improve patient outcomes!

The Ancestral Knowledge Podcast is a podcast that offers poetry, prayer, or meditations on returning to the silent wisdom of our hearts, beyond all the information of the world, to make a lasting change in ourselves and our communities. We are joined by the hosts of Ancestral Knowledge, Alex and Laura, who are husband and wife, and Patry, Laura’s mother. Join us for a conversation on how we can utilize our connection to the Earth, each other, and ourselves on our healing journey. Learn more about the Ancestral Knowledge at www.ancestralknowledge.co Listen to their podcast at https://www.ancestralknowledge.co/podcast Follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ancestralknowledge.co/