

Medicine Redefined
Darsh Shah, DO and Altamash Raja, DO
Medicine Redefined challenges outdated conventions by elevating conversations around what health truly means. Hosts Dr. Darsh Shah and Dr. Altamash Raja spotlight clinicians, scientists, thought leaders, and reformers who are reshaping how we think about physical, mental, metabolic, and systemic health. While the healthcare system focuses on treating disease, our guests focus on optimizing human potential. From sleep and nutrition to stress resilience and lifestyle medicine, discover how forward-thinking practitioners are putting the health back in healthcare.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 20, 2021 • 2h 1min
41. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI: Gut Health, Being Fiber Fueled & The Microbiome (Ep 16/17 Rebroadcast)
This is a rebroadcast of popular episodes 16 and 17 with none other than gastroenterologist and social media presence Will Bulsiewicz, MD!

Dec 13, 2021 • 47min
40. Lessons Learned: Kelly Starrett, Janeeka Benoit & Neil Paulvin
Darsh and Altamash break down the lessons they learned from episodes 37, 38, and 39.
Guests:
Kelly Starrett, DPT
Janeeka Benoit, DO
Neil Paulvin, DO
Barefoot Shoes Science
NMN/NAD+
Spermidine Article

Dec 6, 2021 • 52min
39. Neil Paulvin, DO: Mitochondrial Health: NAD, Peptides & Spermidine
Dr. Paulvin is Board Certified in Family Medicine, Anti Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation, Functional Medicine, Craniosacral Therapy, and Medical Acupuncture. He has helped top executives, Olympic athletes, top trainers, and celebrities optimize their health. Dr. Paulvin has been featured in the NY Post, Nutritious Life, Fasting MD, and many other publications and podcasts. Dr. Paulvin's practice is based in Manhattan. He also serves clients in multiple states including Florida, California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Connecticut over telemedicine. Dr. Paulvin uses traditional and alternative treatments to help his patients. Patients see Dr. Paulvin for his expertise in Biohacking and Health Optimization. In addition, he specializes in helping his patients with hormone optimization, Peptide Therapy, Nootropics, and natural options for pain relief.
Neil Paulvin
Instagram
Spermidine Life

Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 8min
38. Janeeka Benoit, DO: Creating HABITs & Transforming Lives with Exercise
Dr. Janeeka Benoit, better known as Dr. J on social media, is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Sports Medicine Specialist. She is the Founder of MedFitDO. She is also a runner, exercise enthusiast, and former ACE Certified personal trainer. Not only does she enjoy caring for athletes, but she also has a passion for preventing chronic disease through exercise so people can live holistically healthier lives, both mentally and physically. As an osteopathic physician, Dr. J is focused on treating the whole body so people can live more fully and have life transformation from the inside out.
Dr. J on Instagram - medfitdo

Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 6min
37. Kelly Starrett, DPT: Performance Therapy, Self-Care, Expanding Movement Language & Improving the Healthcare Paradigm
Our guest today is Dr. Kelly Starrett. He is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State.
The Ready State - The Ready State is the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. Renowned physical therapist, strength & conditioning coach, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kelly Starrett and his expert staff will guide you through each routine.
Virtual Mobility Coach - TRS Virtual Mobility Coach provides users guided mobilization videos customized for your body and lifestyle, including a personal “pain prescription” to fix your aches and stiffness, guided pre and post-exercise mobilizations tailored for your training and sports schedule, and mobilizations for your “off” days to maintain your range-of-motion and reduce your risk of injury.
Instagram - @thereadystate - https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thereadystate/
Twitter - @thereadystate - https://twitter.com/thereadystate?lang=en
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnB4zDBqZHhQ4uLTAX8eYA

Nov 15, 2021 • 45min
36. Lessons Learned: Catharine Arnston, Jason Ferruggia & Tracy Duhs
In this episode, Darsh and Altamash highlight the lessons they learned from 3 guests:
Catharine Arnston, MBA
Jason Ferruggia
Tracy Duhs, PhD
Resources mentioned in this episode:
John Ioannidis on The Drive: Bad Science
Johns Berardi Show: Science Police
Tracy Duh Podcast with Molecular Hydrogen
Andrew Huberman post about cold exposure
tapsafe.org
EWG tap water database
Studies mentioned in this episode:
Molecular Hydrogen as a Novel Protective Agent against Pre-Symptomatic Diseases (PMID: 34281264)
Spirulina and Ulcerative Colitis (PMID: 34107141)
Spirulina as adjuvant therapy for antioxidant benefit (PMID: 34235823)
Steps per day and All-Cause Mortality (PMID: 34477847)
Daily Step Count and Postprandial Fat Metabolism (PMID: 33105387)

Nov 8, 2021 • 1h 13min
35. Tracy Duhs, PhD: Upgrade Your Water & Optimize Hydration
In this episode, Tracy Duhs joins the show to discuss how we can drink better quality water for our health. Dr. Duhs holds a Ph.D. in bioenergetics and delved into hydration and wellness once her daughter was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroid and alopecia universalis. She is the host of the Hydrate podcast and is a sought out speaker.
Tracy Duhs
Hydrate Podcast
Pollack Laboratory

Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 9min
34. Jason Ferruggia: Execution for Mastery and Longevity in Health and Fitness
Jason Ferruggia joins the show this week to discuss Fitness, transformation, and accountability.
Jason is a highly sought-after, world-renowned strength and conditioning coach. Over the past 25 years, he’s personally trained over 800 athletes from the NCAA, NFL, NHL, MLB, WWE, and UFC. Jay is also an entrepreneur, an author, and a speaker.
In this episode, we discuss:
Execution and mastery in the gym and in life
Working with the aging athlete
Longevity training
Sequencing exercises
Improving 1% every day by focusing on the basics
Follow Jay:
Listen to his podcast
Instagram
Website

Oct 25, 2021 • 1h 18min
33. Catharine Arnston, MBA: The Benefits of Algae - Spirulina and Chlorella
Catharine Arnston discovered her love of algae when she started researching alkaline diets, after her sister's oncologist recommended it. She found that algae was the most nutrient-dense food on the planet and consumed in Asia for years. But why weren't were eating it in the US? That's where she had the idea to create ENERGYbits - spirulina and chlorella tablets.
In this episode you will learn:
- Catharine's journey and a new passion for algae
- The many health benefits of algae
- What the research tells us about algae
- The differences between spirulina and chlorella
ENERGYbits

Oct 18, 2021 • 35min
32. Lessons Learned: Mario Novo, DPT and Amy Shah, MD
Altamash and Darsh break down the lessons they learned from Mario and Dr. Amy Shah about blood flow restriction, circadian fasting, combating burnout, and integrating wellness into conventional medicine.
American Journal of Sports medicine for BFR in Athletes
Peter Attia episode on BFR
Humberman lab episode on Fasting
Precision Nutrition Stress Bod Survey