Medicine Redefined

Lawrence B. Keller is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and the founder of Physician Financial Services, a company dealing exclusively with the financial needs and concerns of members of the medical profession.

Mr. Keller has spent the last 33 years providing insurance and investment products and services to resident, fellow, and attending physicians. These include, but are not limited to, disability income insurance, life insurance, and investments. Mr. Keller represents many well-respected companies in the financial services industry, which allows him the flexibility to provide unbiased advice and help recommend products that best suit each individuals needs and concerns. Recognizing that a physician's time is limited, and in an effort to remain knowledgeable to provide the most value to his clients, Mr. Keller has obtained his CFP® certification as well as earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designations. Mr. Keller continues to keep abreast of the marketplace by attending professional conferences, and is an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Society of Financial Service Professionals (SFSP). In addition, Mr. Keller has qualified for the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors National Quality Award and is also a Qualifying & Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), an independent, international association of the life insurance industry's most successful underwriters. He is also a qualifying member of the 2023 Top of the Table®. In this show, we discuss: The importance of having a disability insurance policy The important variables built into the policy Pearl and pitfalls of acquiring a policy Shopping and comparing insurance policies Finding the right agent who is working on your behalf Resources mentioned in the show: WCI on disability insurance Jimmy Turner on Medicine Redefined

RJ Kedziora is the co-founder of Estenda Solutions, a leading company specializing in custom software and data analysis for healthcare and medical companies. With a remarkable journey spanning over 30 years, he possesses a deep understanding of designing, developing, and deploying successful software projects. His extensive experience enables him to provide valuable guidance and innovative insights, resulting in cost-effective solutions that improve patient outcomes. Mr. Kedziora received his M.B.A. from West Chester University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Duquesne University where he received the Excellence in Computer Science Award. He has spoken at numerous technical and healthcare conferences on a variety of topics and written or co-authored multiple articles focused on healthcare information technology, several published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Social Media: RJ LinkedIn Estenda Estenda LinkedIn Driving Quality in Digital Health: The Role of Generative AI in Testing (Webinar – Friday, June 14th at 12pm) Mentioned in the show: The Price We Pay Instagram - Dannah_Eve (Safety Tips)

Matt Martin is the CEO of Precision Health Reports, a company focused on longitudinal analysis of cardiometabolic markers. Matt served as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer, gaining leadership skills in the fast-paced environment. His health journey took him down a path of precision medicine, in which he now works with healthcare practitioners, first responders, and individuals to ensure we can all do our part to improve cardiometabolic health.

In this episode, Dr. Darsh and Dr. Altamash share research on the positive benefits of earthing/grounding (putting our barefoot on Earth). They will discuss what it is, how we think it works, what the research shows, and how you can implement the practice in your routine. Mentioned in the show: Review Article of Earthing Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to Earth's Surface Effect of Earthing on Inflammation Earthing Influence on Physiologic Processes Episode 135 - Acupuncture with Alex King, DO

Joseph Carchedi, MD, is a Board Certified Practitioner of the world renown Institute of Functional Medicine and founder of the Lower Gwynedd Functional Medicine Institute. Dr. Carchedi earned his medical degree at Università degli Studi di Roma la Sapienza-Facoltà di Medicina in Rome and completed his residency at Finch University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in Chicago, IL. He is board certified and has 25 + years of experience in Internal and Emergency Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Carchedi is a medical marijuana certifying physician. Dr. Carchedi provides an integrative, functional approach to identifying the underlying causes of disease, rather than the traditional method of diagnosing and prescribing. He addresses and treats issues with immunity, disease prevention, and energy problems such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, hormonal imbalance, women’s health, cancer issues, and weight management. Dr. Carchedi also addresses and treats issues with anxiety, chronic pain, and depression with non-drug based treatments. His focus is patient-centered utilizing holistic healing by treating the mind, body, and spirit. This approach includes gene analysis (Genomics), sophisticated nutritional strategies, herbal remedies and supplements, IV therapies and the recent state of the art Platelet Rich Plasma injections, and if required, traditional pharmaceuticals. Dr. Carchedi is an avid athlete and cyclist who was also the team medical physician for various professional cycling teams from 1990’s to the present.

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer and an international bestselling author. Her books in the 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do series have sold more than 1 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages. She's the award-winning host of the Mentally Stronger podcast and she gave one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time. The Guardian dubbed her the "self-help guru of the moment" and Forbes refers to her as "a thought leadership star. Follow Amy: Website Instagram TED Talk Books Mentioned in the show: Gottman's 4 Horseman of Conflict Indian Matchmaking - Netflix

Ravi Hariprasad, MD, MPH, is the founder and CEO of Intuitive Mental Health, a start up focused on partnering with primary care physicians to deliver comprehensive and personalized mental health support. Dr. Hariprasad obtained his medical degree of the University of Pennsylvania and completed his Masters in Public Health as well as his psychiatry residency at Harvard University. Dr. Hariprasad is well versed in both Western medicine as well as holistic and complementary perspectives such as Ayurveda. His early experience as an engineer and an entrepreneur have helped him understand system design, root cause analysis, and solution development and implementation. Mentioned in the show: Buddhism Existentialism Jean-Paul Sartre Being and Nothingness Logotherapy Viktor Frankl Man's Search for Meaning Stocism Gabor Mate Bhagavad Gita

Irene Davis, PhD, PT, is a Professor in the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science in the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida.  Prior to this, she was the founding Director of the Spaulding National Running Center in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School.  Dr. Davis received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, and in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida.  She earned her Masters degree in Biomechanics from the University of Virginia, and her PhD in Biomechanics from Pennsylvania State University. Her research is focused on the relationship between lower extremity structure, mechanics and injury and extends to the development of interventions to alter faulty mechanics through gait retraining. Her interests also include the effect of minimal footwear on mechanics and injury. She has given over 350 lectures both nationally and internationally and authored 160 publications on the topic of lower extremity mechanics during walking and running gait. She has been named one of the 50 Most Influential People in Running.  She is the current President of the American College of Sports Medicine.  In this episode, we discuss: Buying a minimalist shoe online or in the store Transition protocol into minimalist shoes or barefoot core Biomechanics of the Nike Vaporfly (4% show) Advantages and disadvantages of a carbon foot plate The role of athletic footwear Why older people should consider minimalist shoes Mentioned in the show: Vivobareboot Xero Shoes Merrell Shoes Nike Vaporfly (4%) Shoes Carbon Fiber Plate - Bone Stress Injuries Pickleball LeBron James Feet

EC Synkowski is a nutritionist, CrossFit Level 4 Coach, and the owner of OptimizeMe Nutrition. EC is the creator of the #800gchallenge and #LazyMacros. Her podcast TheConsistencyProject is a medium for education where she elaborates on the nuances of nutrition and translates evidence-based scientific data into practical solutions for everyday success. EC's academic background BS in biochemical engineering MS in environmental sciences  MS in Nutrition & Functional Medicine Resources Mentioned in the show: Chronic MSK Pain and Nutrition (PMID: 32086871) You are what you eat (Netflix) Blue Zones (Netflix) Follow EC: webstie Instagram

In this episode, Dr. Darsh and Dr. Altamash take a deep dive into fasted cardio and training. Is it beneficial? Or do we just think we are burning more fat? Altamash also talks about his experience with training, sleep, stress, and nutrition during the holy month of Ramadan. For anyone who is, was, or has thought about fasting in any capacity, this is the episode for you! Studies mentioned in the show: Breakfast Omission Reduces Subsequent Resistance Exercise Performance (PMID: 30707135) Viscous placebo and carbohydrate breakfasts decrease appetite and increase resistance exercise performance (PMID: 32174286) Starving Your Performance? Reduced Preexercise Hunger Increases Resistance Exercise Performance (PMID: 34872065) The acute effect of fasted exercise on energy intake, energy expenditure, subjective hunger and gastrointestinal hormone release compared to fed exercise in healthy individuals: a systematic review and network meta-analysis (PMID: 3473283) Does observance of Ramadan affect sleep in athletes and physically active individuals? A systematic review and meta-analysis (PMID: 34693577)