Herbally Yours

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Danielle Roberts, practiced gymnastics for 9 years, taught aerobics and personal-trained her way through college and medical school - graduating from Binghamton University with a degree in Psychobiology and completing a dual degree in Osteopathic medicine and Clinical Nutrition in 2008. She comes to you today to share her insights about resilience, love and health. www.drdanielleroberts.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Sandra Lee, a Chemist and Scientist. Although COVID has brought more attention to the importance of rapid at-home tests, there are other important at home tests to consider. Such as how to select the most accurate tick test and why “going beyond testing” using a new DNA-based method to test for the presence of pathogens with high specificity is important. Sandra Lee is CEO of NJ Labs. http://www.njlabs.com

Ellen Kamhi speaks with Dr. Alena Butkevica, who has over 20 years of experience in oromaxillofacial surgery which enabled her to develop a deep understanding of human physiology. She combines ancestral knowledge of ancient cultures with a scientific approach to support health and longevity, especially as it relates to skin health. https://www.abbio.io/

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Matthew Jay Budoff, professor of medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the endowed chair of preventive cardiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, who is one of the foremost authorities on the research behind the healing powers of garlic. He has been the lead researcher on numerous studies showing the benefits of garlic. https://people.healthsciences.ucla.edu/institution/personnel?personnel_id=2068345

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Matthew Yousefzadeh, from the Institute on the Biology of Aging and Metabolism, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, who has published more than 30 scientific publications with heavy emphasis on cellular senescence and aging. His latest study, published in 2021, in the journal Science, showed that senescent cells exacerbate COVID-19, which may explain why older populations struggle with recovery from the virus more than younger populations. He serves on the scientific advisory board for SRW Laboratories. https://scienceresearchwellness.com/pages/matt-yousefzadeh

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Stephen Sinatra, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and American College of Nutrition, a Certified Nutrition Specialist with the American Nutrition Association and a Certified Bioenergetic Psychotherapist. He is the author of “The Great Cholesterol Myth,” “Reversing Heart Disease Now,” “The CoQ10 Phenomenon,” “Heart Sense for Women,” “The Sinatra Solution,” and “Metabolic Cardiology.” Dr. Sinatra has helped tens of thousands of people to achieve better heart health and lead long, healthy and active lives.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health , and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, she is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut. www.drkarafitzgerald.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Aimee Whalen, a registered nurse with extensive experience in both conventional western and traditional eastern medicine. Amy believes the integration of these practices can enhance overall health in body, mind, and spirit. She currently incorporates these practices in the field of hospice care, which she shares in her book, The Heart of Hospice.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Francis Palmer, a board-certified plastic surgeon, and author of “What’s Your Number?” Dr. Palmer will discuss studies in Aging that shows a person’s biological age can decrease by healthy living, eating the right foods, exercising, and possibly by including specific supplements, such as AKG. Dr. Palmer will share information about a simple saliva at-home test to access your levels of AKG. He will also review scientific literature that investigates how maintaining AKG may enhancing vitality as we age.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. James Greenblatt, an acknowledged integrative medicine expert, educator, and author on the scientific evidence for nutritional interventions in psychiatry & mental illness. His new book Answers to Anorexia: Master The Balance of Hope and Healing, speaks about treatment for anorexia through prioritizing the correction of nutritional deficiencies.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Melissa Del Guidice, who overcame addiction 14 years ago, and now strives to help others maintain a healthy lifestyle. Melissa is certified in over 500 hours of yoga training, as well as specialty areas like children’s yoga and mindfulness. She created Yoga for Health Long Island, and is determined to bring mental & physical wellness to communities all across Long Island. www.thinkwellnessny.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Emma Farrell, a plant spirit healer, geomancer and author. Emma has been initiated into indigenous healing and magical lineages of the British Isles and the Ecuadorian Amazon, has trained in Geomancy, Pranic Healing & Psychic Surgery. She lives in Somerset, UK from where she runs the Plant Consciousness Apothecary, a Remote Healing Practice and WisdomHub. On today's Show, we will be discussing her book, JOURNEYS WITH PLANT SPIRITS.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Kat Maier, a registered herbalist and founding director of Sacred Plant Traditions—a center for herbal studies in Charlottesville, Virginia. She began her study of plants as a Peace Corps volunteer, and her training as a Physician’s Assistant allows her to weave the language of biomedicine into her practice of traditional energetic herbalism. She is a founding member of Botanica Mobile Clinic, a nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible herbal medicine to local communities, and has served as president of United Plant Savers. She is the author of the new book Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine. www.katmaierherbalism.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Udaya Thomas, an Integrative Nurse Practitioner at Memorial Primary Care in Hollywood, Florida. She has completed her PhD in Nursing, Interdisciplinary Health with a focus on Health Psychology. Her dissertation was specifically focused on the effect of mindfulness meditation in groups of patients with anxiety compared to usual integrated behavioral health in primary care. She has been an IM4US volunteer for 7 years and is also past President of IM4US Board of Directors.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Susan Miller, an internationally known author, publisher, and pioneer. Susan is the respected founder of AstrologyZone, an authority in the field of Western astrology. Susan is the author of 12 astrology books, including, “The Year Ahead” astrology calendars and writes monthly columns for six international fashion magazines. You can follow and chat with Susan on twitter @astrologyzone.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi Jr., an internationally renowned pain specialist, who runs a highly-regarded pain center in Naples, Florida; is chairman of the Abstract and Poster Selection Committee for PAINWeek; and is a member of the CHANGE PAIN Board. Additionally he has been awarded the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award with Commendation. www.drpergolizzi.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Erica Elliott, the "Health Detective." She has successfully treated problems that do not respond to pharmaceutical drugs and other conventional treatments such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, severe allergies, chemical sensitivities, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, recurrent sinusitis, recurrent migraine headaches, depression, bipolar illness, panic attacks, insomnia, multiple joint and muscle pains, and chronic candidiasis. They discuss her book, Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert, which chronicles her life among the NAVAJO People. www.ericaelliottmd.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Sally K. Norton about a toxic chemical in our foods called oxalate can cause serious health problems. Food plants make oxalate. If we frequently eat the plants like spinach and almonds that have a lot of oxalates, our diets can literally poison us. Sally is a leading expert on dietary oxalate and author of the forthcoming book, Toxic Superfoods. https://sallyknorton.com/

Ellen Kamhi talks with husband and Wife, Lara Pizzorno and Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, about bone health. Lara Pizzorno is the best-selling author of Your Bones: How YOU Can Prevent Osteoporosis & Have Strong Bones for Life Naturally. Dr. Joe Pizzorno, a renowned authorities on science-based natural/integrative medicine, has authored or coauthored an array of books including the Textbook of Natural Medicine, Clinical Environmental Medicine, The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, and The Toxin Solution.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Nita Kasan, a master’s prepared Registered Nurse whose professional career has ranged from Critical Care to Flight Nursing, to serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserve Nurse Corps, to Chief Nursing Officer & Chief Operating Officer roles in multiple hospitals throughout the U.S. Nita has a passion for helping herself and others upgrade their body, their mind, and their lives through the proven science of Biohacking and Ketones. www.KetoNita.com