Medicine Redefined

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, aka Dr. B, is a leader and author in the field of gastroenterology and gut health. His hit book, Fiber Fueled, is a New York Times bestseller that focuses on optimizing the microbiome and restoring health through a plant-based gut health program. He has amassed over 300k followers on social media - @theguthealthmd In this episode, Dr. B delves into the science of being fiber fueled and how incorporating more plants into our diets can effectively change our gut health. Website ZOE Sponsor - Locum Story

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, aka Dr. B, is a leader and author in the field of gastroenterology and gut health. His hit book, Fiber Fueled, is a New York Times bestseller that focuses on optimizing the microbiome and restoring health through a plant-based gut health program. He has amassed over 300k followers on social media - @theguthealthmd In this episode, Dr. B takes us through the importance of a healthy gut and how optimizing it can better express overall health. He also touches on what the microbiome is and how we can fully support it, the dangers of "leaky gut," and how dairy-free and gluten-free aren't all that they are cracked up to be. Website ZOE Milk and Health - New England Journal of Medicine Sponsor - MR Insurance

Beth Frates, MD is a trained physiatrist turned lifestyle medicine pioneer. As a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, she has developed and taught courses of lifestyle medicine. She has even authored a book listed in the top 100 medical books of all time by BookAuthority. She has a private practice, Wellness Synergy. Beth Frates, MD Twitter Sponsor

In this episode, Darsh and Altamash are back to share the takeaways from their recent discussion with Dr. Aerni and Dr. Malanga.  Resources mentioned in the show: Sex differences and considerations for female specific nutritional strategies: a narrative review (PMID: 33794937) Being Active during Pregnancy from Exercise is Medicine (courtesy of the American College of Sports Medicine)

Gerard Malanga, MD is triple board-certified in sports medicine, pain medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at Villanova and medical training at New Jersey Medical school. He went on to complete a PM&R residency at Rutgers University followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Malanga has authored several textbooks and countless articles. He is considered a thought leader in the field of sports medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, and orthobiologics, serving as the past president of the Interventional Orthopedics Foundation.   In this show we discuss:  Terminology and why "regenerative medicine" may be misleading  When orthobiologics may be appropriate in the treatment paradigm  The different types of treatments (prolotherapy, PRP, "stem cells")  What evidence-based medicine actually means  DataBiologics and the future of this field   Jeremy Magalon, Ph.D. highlighting that not all PRP is created equal:  Characterization and comparison of 5 platelet-rich plasma preparations in a single-donor model (PMID 24725317)  Technical and biological review of authorized medical devices for platelet-rich plasma preparation in the field of regenerative medicine (PMID 33155867)  Dr. Malanga's practices: New Jersey Regenerative Institute (https://www.njregenerativeinstitute.com/) and New Jersey Sports Medicine  Dr. Malanga's podcast: Malanga Talks (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/malanga-talks/id1540893635) Larry Keller for disability and life insurance 

We are back with Dr. Aerni for a powerful part 2! Make sure to check out Part 1 for more inspiration! What we discuss: - Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS), previously known as Female Athlete Triad - Strength training for women and training during various phases of the menstrual cycle - Barriers to exercise, social disparities, and solutions to make it a staple in our routine - Exercise during pregnancy - Dr. Aerni's latest courses and masterclass for young female physicians Exercise Prescriptions for Medical Conditions via Exercise is Medicine and ACSM The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance (PMID: 32661839) Effect of oral contraceptives on body composition, aerobic and anaerobic capacities of female athletes (PMID: 33336549) Dr. Aerni's New Masterclass: "Crush Your Imposter Syndrome" Website: Madam Athlete    Podcast on Apple Instagram: @themadamathlete

In this episode, Dr. Giselle Aerni joins Altamash and Darsh to share her experience in the male-dominant field of sports medicine.   We discuss:   Dr. Aerni's background and time winning national championships    The indefensible treatment of female athletes by the NCAA   Challenges faced by women in medicine    Male advocates for women colleagues    The role of financial security providing freedom    Paving the way to a brighter future for female physicians    Dr. Aerni's New Masterclass: "Crush Your Imposter Syndrome"   Website: Madam Athlete    Podcast on Apple  Instagram: @themadamathlete

In this episode, Altamash and Darsh discuss the lessons they learned from recent guest Diwesh Poudyal.  They specifically talk about: Establishing a rapport with client/patient to improve outcomes Efficiently building a warm-up Adapting to stress with specific exercises Training modifications with limited equipment  Harmful effects of training myths 

Diwesh Poudyal, strength and conditioning coach at Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Massachusetts joins us to discuss exercise programming, assessing functional needs and wants, the roles of warm-up and cool-down, how to build aerobic capacity, and last but not least -  figuring out fitness during COVID! Instagram - @diweshpoudyal @championptp

Darsh and Altamash discuss their key takeaways from their talk with Dan Pope. Doc2Doc Lending