The Art and Soul of Healing

We have visited Dr Rob Verkerk and Mel Aldridge at Alliance for Natural Health - International on previous episodes of the Art and Soul of Healing. Today we are exploring the vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. https://www.anhinternational.org/videos/an-uncensored-covi-sation-with-mccullough-vanden-bossche-verkerk/ and https://www.anhinternational.org/news/could-we-be-the-losers-in-the-vaccine-race/

Integrative cardiology has become an important practice and largely developed by Mark Houston, MD, an expert in integrative approaches to cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Dr Houston is the Director of the Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology, Medical Director of the Division of Human Nutrition and Medical Director of Clinical Research at the Hypertension Institute in Nashville, TN. You may find Dr Houston at https://hypertensioninstitute.com/doctor/dr-mark-houston/

Today we will be learning about the importance of lipids or fats in the diet.

Just in time to kick off the eating season, we will turn our attention to the recently most vilified macronutrient, carbohydrates. Currently, carbohydrates provide 40% to 60% of energy in the American diet and usually come from processed packaged foods or foods of convenience as more than 80% of Americans get their meals outside the home. This disordered eating balance has led to many lifestyle diseases such as obesity, heart disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and others. We will discuss why this is so.

Today on the Art And Soul of Healing we are traveling down under to visit with a wonderful naturopathic physician. She is a leader and a visionary in women’s health and infertility.

Welcome back Sharon Norling, MD! Dr. Norling is a nationally known and highly respected medical doctor specializing in integrative medicine and practicing advanced functional medicine in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Sharon has a special interest in integrative brain health by regulating the gut microbiome.

Hi, this is Jeanne Drisko bringing you an episode of the Art and Soul of Healing from the archives. Today, on the wings of Alliance for Natural Health USA we will be visiting The Lotus Center in Los Angeles to speak with an accomplished traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and licensed acupuncturist, Brandon Horn. Brandon is a lecturer, researcher, and clinician in the fields of Chinese and functional medicine. He has a bit of a unusual background and that he received his law degree from Ohio State University before transitioning into traditional Chinese medicine. He received his PhD in classical Chinese medicine From the American University of Complementary Medicine.

We will be exploring what the Mediterranean Diet is and is not. Please see https://oldwayspt.org/traditional-diets/mediterranean-diet AND https://www.anhinternational.org/resources/documents/180531-food4health-adultplate-rev22/

The Art and Soul of Healing travels to the great state of Michigan to visit with a leader in integrative and functional nutrition, Coco Newton. Coco authored the chapter Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): The Application of Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy.

This week we will be revisiting one of my favorite topics - the tiered hormone system. FILOMENA TRINDADE, MD, MPH is a teacher, author, and internationally sought-after lecturer in functional medicine. Her area of interest focuses on the tiered approach to hormone assessment and treatment. Keep up with her activities at www.drtrindade.com.

Stefan Leichtle, MD walks us through the potential for intravenous vitamin C to help with traumatic head injury and his goal for a clinical trial.

While I am taking a summer break, The Art and Soul of Healing will be recasting some of my favorite interviews. Michael Bauerschmidt, MD has the philosophy of treating the whole person and understanding the root cause of illness and this is supported by his training as a functional and environmental medicine physician. He is an expert in treating mold and mold mycotoxin toxicity. Today we will discuss mold and mold mycotoxin treatment and reversing chronic illness. You may find Dr Bauerschmidt at https://deeperhealing.com/

While I am taking a summer break, The Art and Soul of Healing will be recasting some of my favorite interviews. Michael Bauerschmidt, MD has the philosophy of treating the whole person and understanding the root cause of illness and this is supported by his training as a functional and environmental medicine physician. He is an expert in treating mold and mold mycotoxin toxicity. Today we will explore the background of why mold and mold mycotoxin is a trigger to chronic illness. You may find Dr Bauerschmidt at https://deeperhealing.com/

While I am taking a summer break, The Art and Soul of Healing will be recasting some of my favorite interviews. Ron Minson, MD is double boarded in psychiatry and neurology. Dr Ron has taken a unique path in his medical practice and was the first physician trained in Tomatis’ sound therapy in North America and co-founded the fourth center of its kind in the US in 1990. Integrated Listening System or iLS is an exciting therapy with potential to heal complex neurologic and psychiatric disorders. Dr Ron will take us on a journey highlighting his practice. https://integratedlistening.com/

While I am taking a summer break, The Art and Soul of Healing will be recasting some of my favorite interviews. We will pick up where we left off last episode with Dr Porges. Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. is Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina. Dr Porges developed the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that links the evolution of the mammalian autonomic nervous system to social behavior and emphasizes the importance of physiological state in the expression of behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders. The theory is leading to innovative treatments based on insights into the mechanisms mediating symptoms observed in several behavioral, psychiatric, and physical disorders. Dr Porges can be found at https://www.stephenporges.com/ and https://integratedlistening.com/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/

While I am taking a summer break, The Art and Soul of Healing will be recasting some of my favorite interviews. Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. is Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina. Dr Porges developed the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that links the evolution of the mammalian autonomic nervous system to social behavior and emphasizes the importance of physiological state in the expression of behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders. The theory is leading to innovative treatments based on insights into the mechanisms mediating symptoms observed in several behavioral, psychiatric, and physical disorders. Dr Porges can be found at https://www.stephenporges.com/ and https://integratedlistening.com/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/

We are going to replay some of my favorite episodes during the next few weeks. For over forty years, Ralph Moss, PhD has been evaluating cancer treatments and educating the public as well as practitioners about cancer therapy choices.

Alpha Fowler III, MD, the William Taliaferro Thompson Professor of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, has maintained both clinical and basic research interests in acute lung injury and in the vascular injury that occurs following sepsis. Dr Fowler will share his use of high-dose intravenous vitamin C in sepsis and outcomes of his research. We will explore the clinical trials in Part 2.

Alpha Fowler III, MD, the William Taliaferro Thompson Professor of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, has maintained both clinical and basic research interests in acute lung injury and in the vascular injury that occurs following sepsis. Dr Fowler will share his use of high-dose intravenous vitamin C in sepsis and outcomes of his research. Dr Fowler will show the effects of sepsis on multiple organs especially the lung in Part 1.

Alan Gaby, MD will return today to finish his discussion of the Myers' Cocktail, an infusion of vitamin C with other B vitamins and minerals. His seminal paper, The Myers' Cocktail, was published almost 20 years ago and remains an important treasure in the history of intravenous vitamin C. Find Dr Gaby at https://doctorgaby.com/.

Alan Gaby, MD will be joining us today to talk about his textbook, Nutritional Medicine, and his years of nutritional medicine practice. He will also highlight his experience with the Myers' Cocktail and his landmark paper published almost 20 years ago. Find Alan at https://doctorgaby.com/.

Anitra Carr, PhD is an Associate Professor and Director of the Nutrition in Medicine Research Group in the Department of Pathology and Biomedical Science at the University of Otago Christchurch Medical School, New Zealand. Anitra will describe the vitamin-like activity of vitamin C - many of which are newly discovered. Anitra is a wonderful guide in this topic and a good friend and colleague.

Dr. Michael J. Gonzalez is a Professor of Nutrition and Biochemistry at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus in the School of Public Health. In Part 2, Michael discusses the use of intravenous vitamin C for cancer care. Michael also talks about the use of photobiomodulation, hyperbaric oxygen, and exosomes in cancer treatment Michael is a notable authority in all aspects of natural care approaches and an enthusiastic teacher.

Dr. Michael J. Gonzalez is a Professor of Nutrition and Biochemistry at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus in the School of Public Health. In Part 1, Michael discusses the use of intravenous vitamin C for cancer care. Michael also talks about the use of photobiomodulation, hyperbaric oxygen, and exosomes in cancer treatment Michael is a notable authority in all aspects of natural care approaches and an enthusiastic teacher.

Qi Chen PhD is a tenured associate professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Qi did her post doctoral training with Mark Levine, MD at NIDDK at the National Institutes of Health where she completed seminal research in intravenous vitamin C. Qi continues this research at the University of Kansas Medical Center and discusses her path to exciting discoveries about the activity and mechanisms of action of intravenous vitamin C.

Alexander Michels returns in Part 2 to answer common questions about the use of oral and intravenous vitamin C. Alexander also gives us some bee keeping tips!

Alexander Michels, PhD discusses the Linus Pauling Institute and its mission. In the second half of the podcast, Alexander answers common questions about oral and IV vitamin C.

Patrick Holford, BSc, DipION, FBANT, NTCRP, is a leading spokesman on nutrition and founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. Today, Patrick will address the use of vitamin C for optimum health. He is founder of the campaign www.vitaminC4covid.com helping save lives from covid-19 worldwide.

Patrick Holford, BSc, DipION, FBANT, NTCRP, is a leading spokesman on nutrition and founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. Today, Patrick will explore the use of nutrition and nutrients to maintain wellness with the follow-up episode addressing the use of vitamin C for optimum health. He is founder of the campaign www.vitaminC4covid.com helping save lives from covid-19 worldwide.

Jeanne Drisko, MD will discuss IVC for cancer and what additives to add and not to add to the bag of IVC during cancer care.

Intravenous Vitamin C enjoys wide use across the globe for viral and bacterial infections, cancer therapy, cardiovascular disease, and as a general tonic. Today we will discuss what we have learned from research and clinical use.

Intravenous vitamin C remains a misunderstood and controversial therapy but with growing translational research and great promise for treating cancer, infections, and chronic illness. Today we will explore the history of IV vitamin C and the convoluted path it has taken to the present time

Engineer Hans Eng will take us through a tool used for detoxification, mitochondrial healing, healthy aging, high performance athletic support, and healing of protein function through ordered water. The tool, NanoVi, has scientific research and real-world use to support claims. The technology is life changing.

Today we are revisiting Dr Lyn Patrick a naturopathic doctor and a leading light in the practice of environmental health and detoxification. Lyn will take us deeper in our understanding of EMFs and EMRs as a current and concerning form of environmental toxicant.

Today we are revisiting Dr Lyn Patrick a naturopathic doctor and a leading light in the practice of environmental health and detoxification. Lyn has over 35 years of experience in environmental medicine, endocrine disruption, metal toxicology, and other chronic disorders. We will continue with advice for practitioners and consumers alike.

Michael Bauerschmidt, MD has the philosophy of treating the whole person and understanding the root cause of illness and this is supported by his training as a functional and environmental medicine physician. He is an expert in treating mold and mold mycotoxin toxicity. Today we will discuss mold and mold mycotoxin treatment and reversing chronic illness. You may find Dr Bauerschmidt at https://deeperhealing.com/

Michael Bauerschmidt, MD has the philosophy of treating the whole person and understanding the root cause of illness and this is supported by his training as a functional and environmental medicine physician. He is an expert in treating mold and mold mycotoxin toxicity. Today we will explore the background of why mold and mold mycotoxin is a trigger to chronic illness. You may find Dr Bauerschmidt at https://deeperhealing.com/

Jeffrey Morrison, MD is a specialist trained in integrative, functional, and environmental medicine. He focuses on preventing and reversing degenerative and chronic diseases by emphasizing nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted treatments. Jeffery take us through his approach to treating environmental toxicity in Part 2. You may find Jeffrey at www.morrisonhealth.com

Jeffrey Morrison, MD is a specialist trained in integrative, functional, and environmental medicine. He focuses on preventing and reversing degenerative and chronic diseases by emphasizing nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted treatments. Jeffery begins to take us through his approach to treating environmental toxicity in Part 1. You may find Jeffery at www.morrisonhealth.com

Dr David Quig has had over 24 years of experience in detoxification and laboratory assessment. David will be discussing different lab tests used while approaching detoxification and during detoxification.

Today we are continuing the detoxification discussion with Dr Lyn Patrick, an accomplished detoxification specialist.

Today we are visiting Dr Lyn Patrick a naturopathic doctor and a leading light in the practice of detoxification. Lyn has over 35 years of experience in environmental medicine, endocrine disruption, metal toxicology, and other chronic disorders.

Today on The Art and Soul of Healing we will continue with detoxification of heavy metals by exploring testing for heavy metal body burden followed by chelation therapy.

The Art and Soul of Healing takes you on a journey in understanding safe detoxification. Part 2 discusses preparing the terrain - preparing the body - to safely and effectively undergo detoxification.

The Art and Soul of Healing is launching on a new journey into the world of detoxification. We will be learning about what are toxicants, how our body in a perfect world eliminates them, and what we can and should not do to detoxify. We will start with the basics and then speak to experts in the field and patients who have interesting stories to tell.

Ron Minson, MD is double boarded in psychiatry and neurology. Dr Ron has taken a unique path in his medical practice and was the first physician trained in Tomatis’ sound therapy in North America and co-founded the fourth center of its kind in the US in 1990. Integrated Listening System or iLS is an exciting therapy with potential to heal complex neurologic and psychiatric disorders. Dr Ron will take us on a journey highlighting his practice. https://integratedlistening.com/

We have visited Dr Rob Verkerk and Mel Aldridge at Alliance for Natural Health - International on previous episodes of the Art and Soul of Healing. Today we continue exploring the upcoming launch of vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 and finish with how each of us may take charge of our health and immune system. The link to the health dietary booklet follows: https://www.anhinternational.org/news/the-great-food-reset/

We have visited Dr Rob Verkerk and Mel Aldridge at Alliance for Natural Health - International on previous episodes of the Art and Soul of Healing. Today we are exploring the upcoming launch of vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. https://www.anhinternational.org/news/could-we-be-the-losers-in-the-vaccine-race/ and

Today we will be learning about lipids or fats in the diet.

Today we will turn our attention to the recently most vilified macronutrient, carbohydrates. Currently, carbohydrates provide 40% to 60% of energy in the American diet and usually come from processed packaged foods or foods of convenience as more than 80% of Americans get their meals outside the home. This disordered eating balance has led to many lifestyle diseases such as obesity, heart disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and others. We will discuss why this is so.

We will pick up where we left off last episode with Dr Porges. Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. is Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina. Dr Porges developed the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that links the evolution of the mammalian autonomic nervous system to social behavior and emphasizes the importance of physiological state in the expression of behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders. The theory is leading to innovative treatments based on insights into the mechanisms mediating symptoms observed in several behavioral, psychiatric, and physical disorders. Dr Porges can be found at https://www.stephenporges.com/ and https://integratedlistening.com/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/

Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. is Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina. Dr Porges developed the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that links the evolution of the mammalian autonomic nervous system to social behavior and emphasizes the importance of physiological state in the expression of behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders. The theory is leading to innovative treatments based on insights into the mechanisms mediating symptoms observed in several behavioral, psychiatric, and physical disorders. Dr Porges can be found at https://www.stephenporges.com/ and https://integratedlistening.com/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/

Michael P Cohen, Director and Chief of Neurotechnology at The Center for Brain. Mike is a leading expert and educator in neurofeedback treating a multitude of disorders like anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, head injuries and more. Mike will take us through the science behind this remarkable tool and discuss some of his patient cases. Mike can be found at https://www.centerforbrain.com/

Michael P Cohen is a leading expert and educator in neurofeedback treating a multitude of disorders like anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, head injuries and more. Dr Cohen will take us through the science behind this remarkable tool and discuss some of his patient cases. Dr Cohen can be found at https://www.centerforbrain.com/

Davis Lamson had a career in chemistry research and university instruction before following his heart into naturopathic medicine. Dr Lamson received the ND in 1982 in the first class at Bastyr University. The career change seems successful and the previous training in chemistry is of great value in locating causes of medical problems! Today he discusses naturopathic oncology.

Understanding macronutrients will make you a better clinician and guide for people seeking health. Today we will focus on one of the macronutrients, protein.

We will be exploring what the Mediterranean Diet is and is not. Please see https://oldwayspt.org/traditional-diets/mediterranean-diet AND https://www.anhinternational.org/resources/documents/180531-food4health-adultplate-rev22/

Diana Noland, Kathie Swift and Elizabeth Redmond developed the Radial for practitioners of integrative and functional medicine nutrition therapy as a tool to guide patient assessment and care. Diana returns today to share this tool and her use of the Radial.

FILOMENA TRINDADE, MD, MPH is a teacher, author, and internationally sought-after lecturer in functional medicine. Her area of interest focuses on the tiered approach to hormone assessment and treatment. Keep up with her activities at www.drtrindade.com.

Dr. Sharon Norling is a nationally known and highly respected medical doctor specializing in integrative medicine and practicing advanced functional medicine in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Sharon has a special interest in integrative brain health by regulating the gut microbiome.

Mary R. Fry, N.D. is a licensed naturopathic physician and educator with a special focus on the nutrition-focused physical examination. Currently she is on faculty at Maryland University of Integrative Health serving as Associate Professor, Nutrition & Herbal Medicine and Lead Faculty Fellow of Academic Affairs. You may find Mary at www.muih.edu.

Dr Sangeeta Shrivastava, Ph.D., RDN is a Clinical Dietitian in a subacute setting and a faculty at California State Polytechnic University Pomona, CA. She holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry. Born and raised in India where Ayurvedic Lifestyle was the daily norm of Sangeeta’s grandparents- She feels that integrative approach is the best way when we talk prevention of chronic diseases- where we can blend ancient wisdom with modern medicine to find the root cause and treat health problems in a holistic manner. As an educator she strongly believes it’s doable to blend the integrative approach in modern medicine/ nutrition.

Brian Glotzbach earned a BS in Architectural Engineering and worked as a consulting engineer for one the most prestigious engineering firms in the USA prior to flipping careers. Brian works with the mindset of an engineer who has a detailed understanding of the mechanism of sports injury. To that end, he has developed a unique system for decreasing injury and improving performance in athletes. You can find Brian at https://bodymechanicsmt.com/brianglotzbach

P. Michael Stone, MD, MS, IFMCP is a board certified family physician. Michael practices integrative and functional medicine in Ashland, Oregon with spouse Dr. Leslie Stone, Emily Rydbom nutritionist daughter and a full multiple clinician collaborative care clinic. He can be found at Ashland Comprehensive Family Medicine. www.AshlandMD.com

Diana Noland returns today to discuss lipid therapies in clinical practice. Diana is a registered dietitian with the Master of Public Health degree. Today Diana will take us through the importance of healthy fats in the diet. She will dispel some of the myths around dietary fats.

Our guest today is Diana Noland. Diana is a registered dietitian with the Master of Public Health degree. Today Diana will take us through the importance of healthy fats in the diet. She will dispel some of the myths around dietary fats.

Meleni Aldridge BSc Nut Med Dip CPNI Cert LTFHE mBANT mIFM mACN CNHC is executive coordinator for Alliance for Natural Health International. Mel has been immersed in the field of natural and integrative medicine for over 28 years. Mel describes her amazing journey through autoimmune disease to healing. She is a practicing clinical psychoneuroimmunologist, functional medicine practitioner and certified Metabolic Balance coach. For 11 years she lectured at St Mary’s University College, Middlesex on the Sport Rehabilitation program. During this time she was also instrumental in furthering student personal development initiatives. You may find Mel and the Alliance for Natural Health International at https://www.anhinternational.org/

Dr. Christy Williamson is the owner and founder of the Nutritional Genomics Institute, OmicsDx, ZebraDx and SNPed. Christy, also goes by Chrissie, is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, has a Master of Science in Human Nutrition, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and is an adjunct faculty member at Maryland University of Integrative Health teaching Nutritional Genomics. Her other interests include meditation, nature, balance and changing the world! Dr Williamson can be found at: https://nutritionalgenomicsinstitute.com/

Dr Judy Hensley has a 40 plus year career in a specialized form of physical therapy. Judy loves to integrate information and techniques, resulting in her own creative and personal style, using a manual therapy, hands on approach that is unique to each client. Over the last several years she has included visceral work which further allows her to treat the entire body, rather than a specific part. It is amazing to see how organ mobility can affect fascial mobility and be a factor in nerve pain, musculoskeletal dysfunctions and poor movement patterns. Judy is a gifted integrative physical therapist.

Dr. Michael J. Gonzalez is a Professor of Nutrition and Biochemistry at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus in the School of Public Health. Michael discusses how to metabolically correct and apply natural healing approaches for chronic disease. He also describes his use of intravenous vitamin C for chronic infections. Michael is a notable authority in all aspects of natural care approaches and an enthusiastic teacher.

Integrative cardiology has become an important practice and largely developed by Dr Mark Houston, an expert in integrative approaches to cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Dr Houston is the Director of the Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology, Medical Director of the Division of Human Nutrition and Medical Director of Clinical Research at the Hypertension Institute in Nashville, TN. You may find Dr Houston at https://hypertensioninstitute.com/doctor/dr-mark-houston/

Miriam Kalamian, PhD is a nutrition consultant, educator, and author specializing in the implementation of ketogenic dietary therapies. Find Miriam at https://www.dietarytherapies.com/miriam-kalamian and email her at info@dietarytherapies.com

For over forty years, Ralph Moss, PhD has been evaluating cancer treatments and educating the public as well as practitioners about cancer therapy choices.

Leigh Wagner, RD, PhD is an integrative and functional dietitian specializing in complex medical disorders.

John Weeks has worked in integrative health and medicine since 1983 as an organizer, writer, consultant, speaker and executive. He is known to many for his chronicling, honoring and cajoling on policy and organizational activity in the evolving movement for integrative health, particularly through his Integrator Blog which he has produced in various forms since 1995 with key contact presently posted at http://www.johnweeks-integrator.com/posts/

Hi, this is Jeanne Drisko bringing you an episode of the Art and Soul of Healing. Today, on the wings of Alliance for Natural Health USA we will be visiting The Lotus Center in Los Angeles to speak with an accomplished traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and licensed acupuncturist, Brandon Horn. Brandon is a lecturer, researcher, and clinician in the fields of Chinese and functional medicine. He has a bit of a unusual background and that he received his law degree from Ohio State University before transitioning into traditional Chinese medicine. He received his PhD in classical Chinese medicine From the American University of Complementary Medicine.

Today we will visit Dr Anna Esparham, a medical doctor who specializes in pediatric integrative medicine for pain and chronic disorders. Dr Anna runs a clinic at Children's Mercy Hospital for pediatric pain disorders using non-pharmacologic approaches like acupuncture. Anna can be found at https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/neurology/headache-services/ and the headache relief guide can be found at http://headachereliefguide.com/

Today we are visiting an integrative medicine provider in Duluth Minnesota, Sarah Astorga, MD.

The Art and Soul of Healing travels to the great state of Michigan to visit with a leader in integrative and functional nutrition, Coco Newton. Coco authored the chapter Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): The Application of Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy.

Hi, this is Jeanne Drisko, MD bringing you an episode of the Art and Soul of Healing. Brought to you on the wings of Alliance for Natural Health-USA. Today is a departure from the usual episodes. I will be discussing the use of intravenous vitamin C for infections as this is foremost on the minds of all of us.

Christa Biegler is the creator of The Less Stressed Approach to Eczema and Fast Track to Fabulous programs with her own podcast: Less Stressed Life. Christa enjoys coordinating the local unicycle club with her family, skiing, grocery shopping, dirt biking and visiting higher elevations.

Today on the Art And Soul of Healing we are traveling down under to visit with a wonderful naturopathic physician. She is a leader and a visionary in women’s health and infertility.

The Art and Soul of Healing is visiting the Northwest region of the United States to spend time with an inspired visionary of naturopathic medicine and integrative health, Dr Joe Pizzorno.

This special journey of the Art and Soul of Healing to Knoxville Tennessee is on the wings of the Alliance for Natural Health USA to visit Dr Clayton Bell.

Ron Hoffman, MD is an experienced integrative practitioner and one of the pioneers of the field. Ron has a broad wealth of information and shares some of his journey with you.

Rob Verkerk, PhD Founder of Alliance for Natural Health - International discusses access to natural health in the UK and the EU with implications worldwide.

Tim Reihm, Director of Marketing/ Communications of the Alliance for Natural Health - USA

Introduction to the Art and Soul of Healing

Gretchen is a mother, wife, attorney, and Executive Director of Alliance for Natural Health USA and as such, she is a passionate supporter of natural health! Take a journey with us as we visit with Gretchen and explore her vision for health freedoms.

Diana Noland RD, MPH is one of the leaders of integrative and functional medicine nutrition therapies. Diana shares some interesting stories of her path to providing cutting edge nutritional therapies.

Why is healthcare in such a mess? We've gotten away from the heart and soul of healing by abandoning our empathy and care of people. Integrative and functional medicine nutrition therapies are pointing a way forward. Will you join us on this journey?