Redefining Medicine

Thomas G. Guilliams, PhD, earned his doctorate from the Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee) where he studied molecular immunology in the Microbiology Department. Since 1996, he has spent his time studying the mechanisms and actions of natural-based therapies, and is an expert in the therapeutic uses of nutritional supplements. As the VP of Scientific Affairs for Ortho Molecular Products, he has developed a wide array of products and programs which allow clinicians to use nutritional supplements and lifestyle interventions as safe, evidence-based and effective tools for a variety of patients. Tom holds appointments as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and the George Washington University, and also lectures at University of Minnesota School of Pharmacy. He is the founder and director of the Point Institute, an independent research and publishing organization through which he has published several books describing evidence-based principles and protocols for the use of lifestyle and nutritional interventions. He lives outside of Stevens Point, Wisconsin with his wife and children.

Dr. Linda Shiue is a physician, chef, and founder of a teaching kitchen for patients at Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco. She believes that the best medicine is prevention. Her cooking classes showcase seasonal produce, lavishly flavored with spices and fresh herbs. Her debut cookbook, Spicebox Kitchen: Eat Well and Be Healthy with Globally Inspired, Vegetable-Forward Recipes, was published in 2021. Her food writing has been featured in many publications, including Bon Appetit, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, and People. Education and Training Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University Medical Degree, Brown University Graduate, San Francisco Cooking School Graduate, University of California at San Francisco Professional Highlights Director of Culinary Medicine, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco F aculty, University of California, San Francisco Faculty, Stanford University Board member, San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Board member, Teaching Kitchen Collaborative www.a4m.com

Filomena Trindade, MD, MPH, ABFM, ABOIM, FAARM, IFMCP is a physician, teacher, author, and internationally sought after lecturer in functional medicine. She is faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and in the fellowship program in Metabolic Medicine at Metabolic Medical Institute (MMI). After obtaining her BA degree in Biology she went on to finish a master's in Public Health in the area of environmental health and epidemiology before starting medical school. She graduated first in her class in family practice from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and did her residency training in family practice at the U.C. San Francisco/Santa Rosa Program. She has been in clinical practice for over 24 years. Before starting her own private practice in 2004 in functional medicine she was the medical director of a non-profit organization that catered to the underserved. She recently authored a chapter on Nutritional Influences on Hormonal Health in the Integrative and Functional Medicine Nutrition Therapy Textbook and another chapter on Diabetes in the Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine textbook. Other publications include Townsend Letter, Guide to Anti- Aging & Regenerative Medicine, Saúde Actual, and the Border Health Journal. She is currently very active in her Saudade Certification Program, in mentoring other health providers and in her health retreats in Azores, her homeland. Keep up with her activities at www.drtrindade.com.

Dr. Trubow is a board-certified OB/GYN with over 25 years of experience. She is the President at Five Journeys, Functional Medicine & Wellness Clinic, where she focuses on the integration of five core areas of health to create comprehensive, individualized wellness plans for her patients. She is also a best-selling author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great and Feel Freaking Amazing. Some of the questions she addresses in this episode include: 1) At A4M's 30th Annual Spring Congress, your lecture is titled "Ready to Look Great & Feel Amazing? Time to DITCH the Toxins". Can you give us a little summary of what it's all about? 2) Can you tell us a little more about your background? I know you've dealt with your own health struggles - from mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, to a variety of other health issues. Was this the force that drove you to want to help others with their struggles? 3) Can you please give us a bit of detail about your latest book Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great and Feel Freaking Amazing? It sounds like an amazing book for women! 4) What are some healthy habits that you like to incorporate into your daily routine that you would also suggest to others? Are you currently working toward a specific lifestyle goal? 5) Your health and wellness clinic, Five Journeys, incorporates functional medicine into your totally unique approach. Can you please tell us about the - Physical, Chemical, Emotional, Social and Spiritual - 5 steps that you take to create a unique wellness plans for each patient? 6) Is there one thing you'd like to be known for in your medical profession or personal life? Don't forget to rate, subscribe and follow, and leave us a 5 star review!

Dr. Rosenberg has been involved with drug research since 1991. He has numerous certifications in several different fields of medicine, psychology, and fitness - with particular expertise in the mechanisms of cancer treatment failure. Dr. Rosenberg is also Board Certified from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and he is the Program Director for A4M's Integrative Cancer Therapy Fellowship. Some of the questions he will address include: 1) What inspired you to begin your journey of researching cancer treatment failure? 2) How do you recommend to treat DNA mutations? Can you please explain how the company Omicure does this differently than other companies? 3) What are some foods that you recommend to inhibit the cancer growth - are these what you refer to as OmicFoods in your lecture at the 30th Annual A4M Spring Congress? 4) What are some healthy habits that you incorporate into your everyday routine that you would insist for patients and our listeners to incorporate as well? 5) What is one thing you'd like to be known for in both your medical career and your personal life? Don't forget to rate, subscribe and follow, and leave us a 5 star review!

Dr. Fasano is the author of Gluten Freedom, a book for general readers about celiac disease, gluten-related disorders, and the gluten-free diet. He also co-authored Gut Feelings: The Microbiome and Our Health, published in March 2021 by MIT Press. Education and Training Residency, University of Naples School of Medicine Medical Degree, University of Naples School of Medicine Professional Highlights Director, Center for Celiac Research and Treatment, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children Division Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children Director, Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School Professor of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Dr. Pati, a Georgetown University-trained physician, is a diplomat of the American Anti-Aging Board of Medicine and Board Certified by the American Board of Ob/Gyn as well as the American Board of Integrative Medicine. She is a highly sought-out international speaker and is the author of the "Take Your Power Back" Workbook Series - which empowers people to get in the driver's seat for their own health through proven protocols. Some of the topics she covers in this episode include: 1) In your lecture at A4M's 30th Annual Spring Congress, you address gut protocols 1, 2, and 3. Can you please give us a brief overview of this topic? 2) How does gut health specifically - affect the heart, mind, and body in general? What are the key components to maintaining a healthy gut? Supplements? Water? Vitamins? And if so, how many and when? 3) What are some other steps that you recommend to your patients to self-heal the gut? Which exercises are best for gut health? 4) What are some daily habits that you incorporate to maintain a healthy gut and healthy lifestyle? Is there anything else you would like to share with the audience today? Don't forget to rate, subscribe and follow, and leave us a 5 star review!

Dr. Jones is a hormone expert with over 17 years in the field of functional and integrative medicine. She is also the Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health, and she lectures all over the world on the topic of health and hormones. Some of the topics she covers in this episode include: 1) On your website, you mention that what you really do - in layman's terms - is "help hormonally challenged people feel less crazy - through real talk education, sarcasm, funny analogies, social media videos, and the occasional swear word". Can you tell us a bit more about your process? 2) What are some ways in which you would recommend to a patient with high cortisol levels to get better sleep? 3) Are there other healthy habits that you recommend to your patients with high stress and high cortisol levels - or possibly just prevention habits? 4) Can you please explain the Cortisol Awakening Response and how it is beneficial? 5) If a patient says they are "fine, but they don't really feel fine" - what are the initial steps you'd recommend for them to take? Don't forget to rate, subscribe and follow, and leave us a 5 star review!

Dr. Frame brings nutrition and immunity together through clinical, translational research. Her T-shaped expertise in health, wellness, science, and medicine was developed through her experience in biomedical research and overseeing research and education programs, including the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Parkinson's Disease Biomarkers Program. Dr. Frame is building an Integrative Medicine research program at GW University School of Medicine and Health Sciences while directing graduate education programs. Her interests include the role of the microbiome and nutrition in health, the consequences of malnutrition in obesity, vitamin D as an immune-modulatory hormone, and research ethics. Along with strengthening and cultivating the footprint of evidence-based Integrative Medicine at GW, Dr. Frame is broadening the foundation used to prepare students for professional certifications with an emphasis on expanding nutrition education.

Cynthia Thurlow is an intermittent fasting expert, nutrition educator, and nurse practitioner - empowering women to live vibrant and healthy lives. You won't want to miss hearing about her truly unique story in this must-listen podcast. The topics she covers include: 1) At A4M's 30th Annual Spring Congress, your lecture is titled "Intermittent Fasting: The Impact of Food Choices and Fasting on the Gut Microbiome and Immunity". Can you please give our audience some insight about this topic? 2) Being that you worked in both the ER and cardiology, for nearly 20 years. What was it like for you to have your own medical scare and end up in the ER just a few years ago? Obviously this inspired you and led you to transition to this wonderful new health and wellness journey. Can you please tell us a bit of your story? 3) Can you please give us a bit of detail about your latest book Intermittent Fasting Transformation? It sounds like an amazing book for women! 4) What are some healthy habits that you like to incorporate into your daily routine that you would also suggest to others? Are you currently working toward a specific lifestyle goal? 5) Is there anything else you'd like to share with our audience today? We know you host a podcast and have a blog - would you like to share those and let everyone know where they can find you on social media? Don't forget to rate, subscribe and follow, and leave us a 5 star review! Until next time, have a wonderful day, everyone!