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Jan 16, 2023 • 59min

88. Creating the Career You Always Wanted as a Physician Entrepreneur | Nneka Unachukwu, MD

Dr. Una, MD, is a household name when it comes to physician entrepreneurs. She is the founder of Ivy League Pediatrics and CEO of EntreMD - a platform that helps physicians achieve the careers they always wanted. She is the host of The EntreMD Podcast, author of The EntreMD MethodThe EntreMD Method, and the creator of The EntreMD Business School. Dr. Unas Website Made For More - Book
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Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 24min

87. The Neuroscience Behind Improving Performance | Louisa Nicola (Ep 45 Rebroadcast)

Louisa Nicola joins the show to discuss the world of neuroathletics - where brain health and physiology intersect with performance. Louisa Nicola is a Sydney University trained neuroscientist and neurophysiologist. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, where she serves as a performance advisor to professional athletes, teams, health tech companies, and more. She currently lives in NYC and focuses on bringing a unique and fresh voice to the most complex machine in the world - the human brain - through her podcast, The Neuro Experience. Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram Twitter
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Jan 2, 2023 • 56min

86. Infusing Ayurvedic Wisdom into Modern Life | Shivani Gupta, PhD

In this episode, Darsh and Altamash dive deep into Curcumin and Ayurvedic Medicine with their guest Shivani Gupta.  Dr. Gupta is the CEO of Fusionary Formulas. She is also a researcher, author, and advocate for Ayurvedic medicine. She obtained her bachelor's of business administration from Babson College. Subsequently, she completed her master's and Ph.D. in Ayurvedic sciences. She is an expert in blending the science of Ayurvedic Wisdom into Modern Life. In this episode we discuss the following: Shivani's introduction to Ayurvedic medicine  Her inspiration for advanced education in Tumeric and the genesis of her company  Curcumin, Ashwagandha, and other mainstream herbal supplements  The future of supplements and the integration of Ayurvedic medicine into Western Medicine.  Follow Shivani Instagram @dr.shivanigupta Shivani's Website Fusionary Formulas
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Dec 26, 2022 • 60min

85. Chemicals That Cause Hormone Disruption & Creating a Low-Tox Environment | Yvonne Burkart, PhD

Dr. Yvonne Burkart, a board-certified toxicologist and chemical safety expert, discusses the hidden dangers of hormone-disrupting chemicals in everyday products. She emphasizes the importance of awareness about environmental toxins and their effects on health, particularly in women. Yvonne shares practical strategies for reducing exposure, from navigating cosmetic safety to choosing cleaner alternatives for home use. The conversation also delves into the relationship between toxins and obesity, promoting science-based wellness while advocating for informed consumer choices.
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Dec 19, 2022 • 47min

84. Progress Note #5: Crack the Code on Health Misinformation on Social Media

Dr. Altamash and Dr. Darsh share their thoughts on navigating the crazy world of social media - what to follow and how to trust anyone in a world full of misinformation. Layne Norton 9 Influencer Bullsh*t Tenets
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Dec 12, 2022 • 56min

83. The Science of Red Light Therapy | Wes Pfiffner

Wes Pfiffner is the Director of Business Development at Joovv, a company that gets red light therapy to the masses. In this episode, we delve into the mechanism of red light therapy, its benefits, applications, research, and future. Science of Red Light Therapy
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Dec 5, 2022 • 2h 14min

82. Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol & Lipids, Lifestyle Interventions for a Healthy Heart | Nicole Harkin, MD (Ep 55/56 Rebroadcast)

Dr. Nicole Harkin is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Lipidology. She earned her medical degree from Boston University and completed residency training at Columbia University followed by a fellowship in Cardiology at New York University, in which she served as a chief fellow.  Dr. Harkin is the founder of Whole Heart Cardiology, with the mission of providing patient-centered cardiac care, evidence-based nutritional guidance, and personalized lifestyle plans for her patients in a modern setting. In this rebroadcast episode, we discuss: - Her journey and passion for lipidology - The current state of metabolic ill-health in developed countries Identifying lab markers for risk stratification - Lipid panels, cholesterol, LDL particle number/size, APO-B, Lp(a), Hs-CRP Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring Statins and PCSK9 inhibitors - What is preventive cardiology? - Benefits of eating plants for reducing cardiovascular disease - The effects of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and supplements on cardiovascular health Resources mentioned in the show Diet Debates on the Dr. John Berardi Show: https://drjohnberardishow.com/ Allan Sniderman on The Drive Studies mentioned in the show Broken sleep predicts hardened blood vessels (PMID: 32497046) Statin treatment and muscle symptoms: series of randomized, placebo-controlled n-of-1 trials (PMID: 33627334) Find Dr. Harkin Website: https://www.wholeheartcardiology.com/   Instagram: @nicoleharkinmd Twitter: @nicoleharkinmd
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Nov 28, 2022 • 53min

81. Physician Contracts 101 | Jon Appino, MBA

Jon Appino from Contract Diagnostics joins the show to discuss the basics of physician contracts.  In this episode, we introduce the topic of physician contracts. Jon's background and the genesis of Contract Diagnostics  When is it too early to look for a job? How to structure contracts in the distant future  Communication with potential employers All things compensation and compensation structures Three essentials for first-time attendings when reviewing their first contract
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Nov 21, 2022 • 33min

80. Progress Note #4: Does Sugar Cause Hyperactivity?

Drs. Raja and Shah discuss the link between sugar and hyperactivity in children. Since many will still have some Halloween candy leftover AND as we are heading into Thanksgiving and the holidays, we thought it would be an interesting topic to delve into. Effects of Diets High in Sucrose or Aspartame on The Behavior and Cognitive Performance of Children Meta-analysis: The Effect of Sugar on Behavior or Cognition in Children Effects of sugar injection expectancies on mother-child interactions
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Nov 14, 2022 • 1h 11min

79. Navigating Obesity and Weight Loss in the Clinic | Jeffrey & Michelle Shukhman, DOs

Drs. Jeffrey and Michelle Shukhman, DOs, join the show to talk about all things obesity. Currently, in the US, obesity rates are as high as 40%. It is a global pandemic with massive consequences. Unfortunately, there isn't adequate education given to providers. Luckily. the Shukhmans created Obesity Made Simple, a course for providers that earns them CME. In this episode we discuss: - What is obesity and what causes it? - The science of obesity - Lifestyle and pharmacological approaches Instagram A Chemical Hunger - Obesity Mystery

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