

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Medicine Redefined challenges outdated conventions by elevating conversations around what health truly means.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

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

Oct 11, 2021 • 1h 7min
31. Amy Shah, MD: Combating Burnout and Fatigue, Circadian Fasting, & Finding Balance
Dr. Amy Shah joins the show to discuss why we are all "so effing tired."
Dr. Shah graduated from Cornell University with a major in nutrition sciences. She went on to complete her medical training at Albert Einstein College in NY, followed by residency training at Harvard and a fellowship in Allergy/Immunology at Columbia University.
Amy helps busy people transform their health using cutting-edge nutritional and medical science. Her proven techniques to heal inflammation utilize the power of the microbiome to help digestion, obtain natural hormone balance and heal food sensitivities. She is a well-known expert on intermittent fasting for women.
In this episode we discuss:
Amy’s journey to burnout and what made her reflect and change her practices
Common misnomers that are often used when describing fatigue and exhaustion
Finding a balance between being anchored to the research/data and utilizing "unconventional" approaches to help patients
Circadian Biology and Fasting
Medicine Redefined episode on Light Therapy with Roudy Nassif
Follow Amy
Amy's website
IG @fastingmd
On Twitter @amyshahmd
On Youtube
Amy's Book

Oct 4, 2021 • 1h 29min
30. Mario Novo, DPT - Part II of II: Blood Flow Restriction Training Applications
Dr. Mario Novo returns to the show to discuss the broad applications of Blood Flow Restriction.
In this Part 2 episode, we discuss:
The earliest application of BFR in limb salvage programs
Molecular and physiological explanation of how BFR may influence protein and muscle metabolism
BFR with fractures and for bone remodeling
BFR with aerobic and resistance training
BFR to augment performance
Differences between the BFR systems on the market
Resources discussed in this episode:
Safety of BFR in Hypertension - A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Owens Recovery Science Website
Owens Recovery Science Podcast
10% discount of H+ Cuffs - Use "Mario10"
Follow Mario on IG @liftersclinic

Sep 28, 2021 • 1h 5min
29. Mario Novo, DPT - Part I of II: The Science and History of Blood Flow Restriction Training
In this episode, Dr. Mario Novo joins the show to discuss the science of Blood Flow Restriction. Mario is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with expertise in human biomechanics, tissue regeneration, pain neuroscience, and sports performance. He is also a clinical researcher, university professor, and nationally recognized expert in the field of strength/conditioning and blood flow restriction rehabilitation (BFR-R).
In this episode we discuss:
BFR origins
Definition of BFR and other occlusion training methods
Systemic and local mechanisms of action
Follow Mario on IG @liftersclinic

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
Sponsor

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
Cannabis Education

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