Ancient Health Podcast

Dr. Axe is joined by Dr. Michael Ruscio to dive into what you can do to optimize your gut health so you can digest better, absorb nutrients better, and get more out of your foods, vitamins and supplements. Michael Ruscio is a doctor, clinical researcher and best-selling author whose practical ideas on healing chronic illness have made him an influential voice in functional and alternative medicine. His work has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals and he speaks at integrative medical conferences across the globe. Dr. Ruscio also runs an influential website and podcast at DrRusio.com, in addition to his clinical practice located in Austin, Texas.

Co-host Dr. Christopher Motley is joined by Dr. Robin Berzin to talk about how tele-health is changing our approach to holistic medicine. They dive into our current medical systems and how Dr. Berzin is helping transform doctors' visits from a quick, transactional encounter to a combined approach of eastern and western medicine that addresses root causes. Dr. Berzin is a practicing physician and the founder and CEO of Parsley Health on a mission to combine the best of conventional primary care with a functional approach to health.

Dr. Axe is joined by Doug Evans to talk about the healing power of plants, the world's most nutrient dense foods, and what sprouting a food can do to its nutritional density. If you're not eating broccoli AND broccoli sprouts, you're going to want to after you hear this. Doug is the founder of Juicero and author of The Sprout Book: Tap into the Power of the Planet's Most Nutritious Food. Find his book in your local bookstore or Amazon.com.

Today I'm joined by Zach Bush MD, a renowned, multi-disciplinary physician of internal medicine, endocrinology, hospice care and internationally recognized educator on the microbiome as it relates to human health, soil health, food systems, and a regenerative future. We dive into how soil impacts our health and the planet, how over-sanitization is changing today's common illnesses, and what most people get wrong about carbon. If you’re interested in learning more from Dr Zach, visit www.zachbushmd.com.

Co-host Naomi Whittel is joined by Dr. Shayna Peter to discuss how your skin reflects internal health. Dr. Peter dives into the root causes of acne and rosacea and gives her top 3 strategies you can apply to your skin immediately. Dr. Peter is a functional medicine doctor and holistic dermatology specialist who has helped thousands with unresolved skin conditions at her practice, Well Ahead Chicago. Want to learn more? Dr. Peter is giving Dr. Axe Show listeners the first two chapters of her new book, It's Not Just Acne, FREE at https://itsnotjustacne.com/gifts/

Dr. Caroline Leaf is back to discuss how to manage your mind with co-host, Dr. Christopher Motley. Tune in to learn the truth behind what clinical anxiety and depression really are and how you can take steps to heal. Dr. Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist. She is the author of Switch On Your Brain, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, The Perfect You, and Think, Learn, Succeed, among many other books and journal articles. Visit drleaf.com for more.

Dr. Alejandro Junger is back on the show this week to talk about how your organs are interconnected and part of the larger detoxification system. Tune in to learn about functional medicine, regenerative agriculture, using herbs vs. drugs and more. Alejandro Junger, M.D. graduated from medical school in Uruguay, where he was born. He completed his postgraduate training in internal medicine at NYU Downtown Hospital and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Lenox Hill Hospital before studying eastern medicine in India.

Dr. Tricia Pingel is a naturopathic physician and expert on adrenal fatigue and the physical impact of stress on the body. In this episode, Dr. Pingel and Dr. Axe chat about the different types of stress, how it compounds to impact your physical health, and simple ways to get stress under control so you can heal. Want to learn more about reducing stress, reversing adrenal fatigue, and boosting energy? Check out Dr. Pingel's book, Total Health Turnaround at drpingel.com.

Co-host Dr. Motley is joined by women's health expert Dr. Aviva Romm to dive into natural approaches to women's health that are backed by science. Dr. Romm's unique personal journey from midwife to physician gives a fresh perspective into correlations between ancient Chinese practices and Western medicine. In this episode, she covers how to look for underlying imbalances specific to women, why addressing root causes is so important, and 3 factors to help address genetic predispositions. Learn more about her new book, Hormone Intelligence, at avivaromm.com/book.

Dr. Axe and co-host Naomi Whittel chat through their top tips for aging slowly and gracefully. Tune in to learn how you can use your mindset, hormones, foods, herbs and supplements to look and feel younger. Naomi is known as the nation's leading female innovator in the natural products industry and has made it her mission to better the lives of women by empowering them to take control of their health. She is a mother of four, wife, CEO, New York Times best-selling author and a wellness explorer constantly learning more about the healing power of Earth's most precious ingredients.