
Medicine Redefined
Dr. Darsh Shah & Dr. Altamash Raja interview practitioners who challenge the norm and promote health during a time when the healthcare system is broken. Learn how experts in the fields of sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress resilience, rehabilitation, lifestyle medicine, and others are using new-age thinking to move the needle forward and redefine medicine as we know it.
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Sep 20, 2021 • 37min
28. Lessons Learned: Dave Tilley, DPT and Charlie Piermarini, PA-C
In this episode, Darsh and Altamash break down the lessons they learned from Dr. Dave Tilley and Charlie Piermarini.
Studies Referenced:
Efficacy and Safety of CBD for Job Burnout in Healthcare Workers (PMID: 34387679)
CBD and Pain: Mechanism vs Mind (PMID: 34251840)
Adverse Effects of CBD (PMID: 32268347)
CBD for Pain: Mechanisms and Pharmacology (PMID: 33238607)
Washington Post Article on Simone Biles
Time Magazine Article on Simone Biles
Senate Hearing for Larry Nassar Investigation (September 2021)
Medical Marijuana Education for Providers
Charlie Piermarini's RestorativeCBD
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Sep 13, 2021 • 1h 16min
27. Charlie Piermarini, PA-C: The Science on CBD, THC, and the Endocannabinoid System
Charlie Piermarini is a PA-C who works in Pain Management. He has seen countless patients suffering and started to see the real benefits of CBD. He decided to become an expert on the topic, and eventually created his company RestorativeCBD, which not only sells CBD but also provides education to health care providers and patients.
In this episode, we discuss:
The history of cannabis
CBD vs. THC
The endocannabinoid system
Methods of taking cannabis
Benefits and side effects
How you can become more educated on cannabis
Oncotarget paper discussing CB2 activation promotes colon cancer progression (PMID: 27634891)
Restorative CBD Website
Instagram
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Sep 7, 2021 • 1h 31min
26. Dave Tilley, DPT, SCS, CSCS - Part II of II: Gymnastic Injuries, Communication in Rehabilitation & Gymnastic Moves to Incorporate Into Your Routine
Dr. Dave Tilley joins the show to discuss his expertise in the world of gymnastics. Dr. Tilley is an internationally recognized sports physical therapist who has worked with 1000s of gymnasts over the past decade. He is also an avid researcher and pays special attention to areas such as workloads/overtraining, Achilles tendon injuries, back pain, and culture change. Along with his coaching and clinical work as a medical provider, he founded SHIFT in 2013 and continues to act as the CEO.
In this episode, you will hear us discuss:
The culture of sport (gymnastics in particular)
Common injuries in gymnastics
Communication with other providers in the setting of rehabilitation
Patient stories about difficult rehab
Gymnastic work to incorporate into your routine
Dave's recently published paper in Sports Health discussing factors associated with Achilles ruptures in women's collegiate gymnastics (PMID: 34338076)
You can follow Dave Tilley here:
Website
Youtube
Instagram
Podcast

Aug 30, 2021 • 1h
25. Dave Tilley, DPT, SCS, CSCS - Part I of II: Simone Biles, Olympics & Shifting the Culture of Sport and Gymnastics
Dr. Dave Tilley joins the show to discuss his expertise in the world of gymnastics. Dr. Tilley is an internationally recognized sports physical therapist who has worked with 1000s of gymnasts over the past decade. He is also an avid researcher and pays special attention to areas such as workloads/overtraining, achilles tendon injuries, back pain, and culture change. Along with his coaching and clinical work as a medical provider, he founded SHIFT in 2013 and continues to act as the CEO.
In this episode you will hear us discuss:
The culture of sport (gymnastics in particular)
Simone Biles at the Tokyo Olympics
Mental health in sport
Tactfully treating/coaching gymnasts during hypersensitive time
You can follow Dave Tilley here:
Website
Youtube
Instagram
Podcast

Aug 23, 2021 • 33min
Lessons Learned: Max Shank and Micah Yu, MD
In this episode, Darsh and Altamash recap their discussion with Dr. Micah Yu and the athletic ninja Max Shank.
Max Shank website
Micah Yu website

Aug 16, 2021 • 56min
24. Max Shank - Part II of II: The Quantum Effect of 5 Minutes, the Social Media Roller Coaster & Delaying Gratification
Max Shank is again this week's guest as our conversation with him had too many nuggets for one episode.
In Part II of our conversation we talk about:
The psychology of his famous 5-minute flow program
Importance of proper breathing mechanics and the downstream effect it has on movement quality
Max’s initial assessment process
Max's social media fast
Delaying gratification to fast track success
Follow Max via instagram, youtube, and on his website

Aug 16, 2021 • 1h 9min
23. Max Shank - Part I of II: Why Movement Matters & "The High Opportunity Cost of Zero"
Max Shank is a coach, owner, author, teacher, and creator. He has done a lot and has the experience to show and talk for it. Based out in Souther California, Max has his own gym where he is teaching clients how to become primal with better movement patterns and better mobility. He joins us in this 2 part series to discuss why movement matters. This is a philosophical episode. Get ready!
Website
Instagram
YouTube

Aug 2, 2021 • 46min
22. Micah Yu, MD: Integrative Rheumatology, Triggers of an "Invisible Disease"
Dr. Micah Yu, MD is an integrative rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA, currently board certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine. He is also working on becoming board certified in integrative medicine and certified in functional medicine. We discuss his field of integrative rheumatology and his approach to treating patients. Surprisingly, medications aren't always the answer, but sometimes understanding potential triggers and removing them from your life.
Check out his Instagram @myautoimmunemd and website
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Jul 26, 2021 • 49min
21. Lessons Learned: Ryan Inman, Ni-Cheng Liang, MD and Roudy Nassif
In this episode, Darsh and Altamash discuss the valuable lessons they learned from their recent guests.
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Jul 19, 2021 • 1h 27min
20. Roudy Nassif: Light Therapy, Circadian Rhythm & Blue-Light Blocking Glasses
Roudy Nassif, co-founder of Viva Rays joins us to discuss how to harness the power of light. Light, an element associated with the cosmos and light itself, impacts our life and health in an enormous way. Roudy has first-hand seen the benefits of light as he learned all about it to treat his depression and regulate his circadian rhythm. Now, he develops blue-light blocking technology to empower individuals to interact with light in a positive way.
In this episode, we discuss what light is, the history of light, and how we can interact with light.
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