Herbally Yours

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Jeanne D’Brant, a Doctor of Chiropractic and Board certified as a clinical nutritionist. She has published many articles on phytopharmacology and treatment of disease. She was voted Long Island’s Alternative Practitioner of the Year, and is an adjunct Professor of Biology and Allied Health for SUNY and an adjunct Associate Professor for NYIT. A world traveler, she has visited 66 countries on six continents and traveled to Europe 85 times, including residence in Germany and Denmark. Her book, Global: A Traveler’s Tales recounts some of these adventures. www.amazon.com/Jeanne-DBrant/e/B09HP8DMV3

Ellen Kamhi talks with Claire Bellerjeau, who currently serves as historian and director of education at Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay, New York, and has been researching the Townsend family and their slaves for over sixteen years, including curating a yearlong exhibit on the Townsend “Slave Bible”. During a research visit to the New York Historical Society, she discovered what may be one of the earliest poems ever written by Jupiter Hammon, America’s first published African American writer. She has spoken internationally and published several articles in scholarly journals about life and artifacts of colonial New York, when natural remedies and kitchen herb gardens were the order of the day.

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Mark Ratner, who completed his residency training in Adult and Pediatric Urology at the Tulane Hospital system. He is a speaker for topics across a wide range of medical specialties including nutrition, male and female fertility, rheumatology, OB-GYN, urology and pain management. He is the chief science officer at Theralogix, a health and wellness company founded by a team of physicians and scientists committed to developing evidence-based, independently certified nutritional supplements. www.theralogix.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with James Espinoza, who grew up in Chile and joined the Chilean Navy in 1971. In his book, The Wish to Live, he describes the political upheaval that lead to him being incarcerated in a concentration camp for two years. James Espinoza has lived in the United States for 35 years. He also owns Costa Rica Enchanted Paradise, a retreat center at Isla Cedros Playa Langosta. He carries the wisdom of his grandmother about the use of Native Medicinal Plants. www.CostaRicaEnchantedParadise.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Terry Zachary, a former professional golfer and sports chiropractor. He is the developer of the Handmaster Plus hand exercise system and is the author of the book ‘Great Hands, Great Life! www.handmasterplus.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Tricia Silverman, a fitness and nutrition enthusiast, a registered dietitian, certified wellness coach, fitness instructor and author of the international best seller: Healthy Benefits: Investments In Nutrition, Movement, and Healthy Habits that Pay OffContact: www.triciasilverman.com

Ellen Kamhi speaks with Dr. Rita Louise, a gifted empath and talented clairvoyant medical intuitive. She is a Naturopath, and the founder of the Institute Of Applied Energetics that trains students in the art of medical intuition, intuitive counseling, and energy medicine. She has authored six books, including The Dysfunctional Dance Of The Empath And Narcissist, and has produced several feature-length and short films. https://soulhealer.com/

Ellen Kamhi talks with Robert Gill, Jr., a researcher, author, publisher, and business person, is best known for the ArtMolds Journal, a monthly glossy magazine on art and sculpture. His most recent book is Happiness Power: How to unleash your power and live with a more joyful life, which is our topic on todays show. www.robertgilljr.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Krista Anderson, founder and CEO of ESSTAR, an international organic food brokerage and distribution company that makes healthy snack foods accessible through their “Healthy on the Go” food stations in retail stores across the country. Her mission is to help create a preventative healthcare system by making healthy foods accessible to the public, both to help fight disease and to encourage and maintain a healthy lifestyle. www.kristaanderson.co

Ellen Kamhi talks with Bevin Clare, a professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health and the program director of the MS in Clinical Herbal Medicine program. She is the author of Spice Apothecary. Bevin is the current President of the American Herbalists Guild where she works to promote clinical herbalism accessibility and professionalism. www.bevinclare.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Michelle Thompson, who, after decades in private practice, Dr. Thompson discovered Functional Medicine. This specialty explores all the dimensions of illness and suffering and offers interventions for the person as a whole. Functional Medicine targets the underlying cause of illness. In partnership with the patient, lifestyle and treatment plans are generated with the goal of optimal results in wellness and overall health. Dr. Michelle Thompson has found her calling!

The story of Rene Caisse, a Canadian nurse and friend of First Nations peoples, is the story of Essiac. Ellen Kamhi talks with Larry Poirier, a graduate of Integrative Herbal Medicine in Supportive Cancer Care from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and an MBA from Queen's University. Larry owned of 5 multimodal therapy clinics. Together they discuss the history, folklore and science behind the Essiac Herbal Formula. https://essiac.ca/

Ellen Kamhi talks with Robert Allen, a mental health activist, growth coach, and author with multiple advanced degrees in the areas of business, counseling, education, divinity, healthcare, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of New Dimensions Consulting Services, a company that specializes in helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and everyday people maximize their talents by engaging them through innovative mental health initiatives as well as leadership development, employee engagement, project management, operational consulting and corporate strategy. His book “Self Care: Let's Start the Conversation” is a refreshing conversation on healthy self-care concepts and practices that not only exposes the myths but also provides sound, concise principles, and guidance for those seeking effective strategies for retreating, reflecting, replenishing, and restoring themselves at every level of their lives. www.rwallenbooks.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Leslie Meyers, a licensed and board certified Naturopathic Doctor, who specializes in women's health, gastrointestinal issues, fertility, chronic fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety/depression. www.waterleafnaturopathic.com

Ellen Kamhi talks to Dr. Robert Kiltz, a board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, and Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, who has been pioneering the holistic health movement and the keto lifestyle. He is the author of several books including Living Your Best Life: How to Think, Eat, and Connect your Way to a Better Flow. www.doctorkiltz.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Ewald Kliegel, a medical massage therapist trained in the field of physiotherapy. He has intensely studied reflexology with a deep understanding of the internal organs, he has authored a number of books and CDs on the subjects of reflexology, crystal healing and communication with the organs, which have since been published in several languages. On today's show, we will discuss his latest release, BODY HEALING CARDS. www.ewald-kliegel.de

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Kourtney Sims, who is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and a certified practicing Menopause Specialist by the North American Menopause Society. Dr. Kourtney is an advocate for holistic and integrative women's health. www.drkourtney.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Vatsala Sperling, who holds a doctorate degree in clinical microbiology as a practicing homeopath and an author of several books including Ayurvedic Reset Diet. Growing up in India, she saw the application of Ayurveda in daily life firsthand and this book is the result of her lifelong passion for using the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in enhancing the wellness of the body-mind-and-spirit. www.rochesterhomeopathy.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Faust Ruggiero, the author of the The Fix Yourself Handbook. He has established a counseling program for personal life enhancement. Faust is a published research author, clinical trainer, and a therapist who has worked in settings that have included clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, inpatient facilities, and as the President of the Community Psychological Center in Bangor, Pennsylvania. www.faustruggiero.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Sherry Torkos, a holistic pharmacist, former fitness instructor and author of “The GI Made Simple: The Proven Way To Lose Weight, Boost Energy & Cut Your Risk of Disease,” who says we need to reframe our approach to exercise and eating in order to counter our shelter-at-home physiques. Sherry Torkos will share with us four ways to reverse this sedentary trend in our current “slower paced” lifestyle. www.sherrytorkos.com