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Dr. ELIZABETH BOHAM is Board Certified in Family Medicine, having graduated from Albany Medical School. She specializes in Functional and Integrative Medicine. In addition, she has her undergraduate degree in nutritional biochemistry from Cornell University and her graduate degree and Registered Dietitian degree from Columbia University. She joined Dr. Mark Hyman and The UltraWellness Center team in 2007. Prior to that she practiced integrative medicine at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA and was a partner with Albany Clinical Nutrition Specialists. Dr. Boham learned firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate through the health-care system, after being diagnosed with breast cancer herself- at the very young age of 30. Through the functional medicine approach, she works with patients to decrease their risk of getting ill, as well as, to nutritionally support their body so it can heal. Her training in nutrition has contributed to her success in helping many patients with insulin resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, heart health, digestive health, autoimmune conditions, Celiac Disease, other cancers, as well as those seeking to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Boham lectures on a variety of topics, including Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Prevention. She is on the advisory board for Breast Cancer Option. Currently, she is on the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine, and serves on the Nutrition Advisory Board where she is developing the Advanced Function Nutritional Therapy Module for the Institute. Dr. Boham has been an online expert for Self Magazine and has been a contributing author to a variety of magazines and books. Through her practice and lecturing, she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. Gail and Carrie are deeply honored to have her on the show today to discuss this all-important topic.

Join Gail and Carrie as they talk Digestive Health with Dr. Anna Cabeca! Learn everything you need to know to be and remain healthy.

Dr. Janel Meric is originally from Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. After graduating with honors from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1987, she completed her residency in Ob/Gyn at the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1991. Dr. Meric is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and by the American Academy of Biologically Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. She has enjoyed the personal environment of her own practice since 1999. After extensive additional education and training, she now promotes natural health and wellness for women and men- via her two offices in Knoxville, Tennessee and Orange County, California. Dr. Meric will be discussing the topic of Fibroid, Polyp and Cyst Development and the role of Hysterectomy in Menopause today. Be sure to join us for this important discussion!

Our special Guest today is Motivator and Coach, Leanna Fredrich. Leanna has trained, inspired and provided coaching services to numerous clients for the last 10 years.  Leanna has conducted trainings for corporations including the Tony Robbins Company and has authored and co authored several books such as: ‘Motivational Mondays’ ‘The Law of Attraction in Action.’  ‘Tap Into Action: Finding Your Passionate Work’ and ‘Body Sense for Women.’   She has also created the online workshop ‘Discover Your Passionate Work.’ Leanna is an expert in helping people stay focused, motivated, passionate and moving past the fears that keep them from creating the success they desire.  Her mission is to remind people of what they have forgotten; that Life is to be lived fully with passion, purpose, joy and abundance!  On this show, she discusses the very powerful tool known as EFT and we’re delighted to have her join us! Listen in and learn this freeing and empowering technique TODAY!  

Join Gail and Carrie as together they take an in-depth look inside the myths, facts and misconceptions of Soy. Touted for years as a woman's best friend in the Menopause Fight, numerous studies and specialists in the know are now urging women to avoid Soy at all costs.

Dr. Louise Achey joins Gail and Carrie to discuss the often embarrassing and stressful condition, Urinary Incontinence. Dr Achey is a multiple award-winning pharmacist, teacher, emergency medical technician, firefighter officer and author of the book ‘Bladder Bliss-how to eliminate incontinence in only 3 minutes a day’. She’s been involved in women’s health and fitness issues for over 30 years. She also specializes in preventing adverse drug interactions related to prescription medications, and has educated physicians, nurses, and pharmacy students on how to prevent what she terms ‘drug misadventures’. Educated as a pharmaceutical doctor and also being a woman herself, Dr. Louise, as she’s known, has suffered the malady of incontinence herself, and has gone on to find a synergistic solution that actually works! With her unique perspective from a medical pharmacist point of view, as well as being a survivor of bladder incontinence, Dr. Achey has much firsthand insight and knowledge to share -and we’re delighted to have her join us.

Dr. Sarah LoBisco has been involved in wellness for over 8 years. Her experience includes mentoring with holistic practices throughout New York, Vermont, and Connecticut and receiving extensive training in a variety of healing modalities. She has studied the use of essential oils, herbal therapy and whole food supplements for a variety of health conditions. She is a graduate of the accredited four year post-graduate program in naturopathic medicine at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. This program includes 1300 hours of clinical experience along with a demanding scientific curriculum comparable to conventional medical training. Dr. LoBisco holds her license in Vermont, as New York State does not currently recognize Naturopathic Doctors as primary care physicians. She is also certified in Applied Kinesiology and holds a BA in psychology. She believes in listening to her clients and working with them in order to facilitate wellness. Dr. LoBisco uses her background of Naturopathic, Functional, and Conventional medicine, along with her training in essential oils, herbs, whole food supplements, mind-body medicine and psychology to form an integrated approach to each individual client. Currently, Dr. LoBisco has a private consulting practice in Ballston Spa, NY. She also writes for the board licensing Council of Naturopathic Medicine and lectures on integrative medical topics for medical professionals.

Dr. Tamara MacDonald is a Nationally Board Certified Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist, and is head of North Coast Natural Health Clinic located in Brunswick, OH.. She is one of only a few practitioners who have degrees in both Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture, allowing her to approach health concerns from both an Eastern and Western medical perspective. In addition to her Naturopathic Doctor degree, she also holds a Masters in Acupuncture from Bastyr University, and completed her Acupuncture studies in Chengdu, China. Dr. MacDonald believes in the importance of integrating medical knowledge from Eastern, Western and global healing traditions- as well as incorporating the most recent science-based information into her work with patients. She’s a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Ohio Chapter of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, is a diplomat of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, The Ohio Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and the American Holistic Medical Association. Be sure to join us as Dr. MacDonald discusses weight gain during Menopause and what can be done to win the battle of the bulge during Midlife. -It’s going to be an empowering and enlightening show!

We know that women often feel stressed and overwhelmed by the physical, emotional, spiritual and personal changes that ‘hit’ them during Menopause; so we’ve invited Mary Liz Murphy to join us today because she offers a perspective on Menopause that will enlighten and empower you to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. Mary Liz is an Energy Therapist, Holistic Healer and Founder of LifeForce Solutions, Inc. She’s a gifted intuitive and a specialist in women’s ‘whole’ Health, as well as is a Certified Menopause Type Specialist. Her clients have dubbed her, the ‘Conduit to the True You’. Her work has impacted thousands of women around the world to self actualize the best in themselves through ‘EnWholement’, our natural state of living in balanced harmony in body, mind, heart and soul. Mary Liz’s signature approach integrates over 20 years of training and experience in energetic healing, nutrition, lifestyle, natural and hormonal health, mind body awareness, human development and personal transformation practices. Ms. Murphy is an AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Professional as well as an accomplished coach, healer, speaker and consultant. Mary Liz is an affiliate with Oneness University in India (in Mind Body Studies) and is an Initiate of Siddha Yoga. She holds a BS from Georgetown University. Today she will share with us how your endocrine system is the gateway to greater health and to transforming imbalances in your life, so you can quickly step into your true power.

Join Gail and Carrie as they are back in the saddle again discussing:the Health and Weight Gain Dangers of Fructose, the Many Benefits of Sweet Potatoes, New Studies Linking Omega 6 Deficiency to Heart Disease and Diabetes, Cervical Cancer, Yearly Pelvic Exams- Are They Actually Really Necessary, More Exercise Benefits-- and many more Menopause-related health and beauty topics! Don't Miss Out!

Join Gail and Carrie as they welcome back their very special guest to the show to clarify the Myths and confusion surrounding Hormone Replacement Therapy. David Tippie is a medical and natural therapy researcher, having 30 years of experience in the research field. David opened his research and development center in Tamarac Florida in 2001 and his wife Stephanie joined him there in 2003. He is the author of the new book 'Collapse of Drugs Due to Wellness' and serves as President of the Anti-Aging Clinic Assoc. Inc., where he provides Aging Younger rejuvenation protocols in a safe non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical environment. Through his research, David has developed cutting-edge testing procedures, Bio Identical hormone supplements and other products to help women and men improve their health and wellbeing naturally, without drugs- whenever and wherever possible. David heartily believes that balancing the endocrine system is paramount to good health and he works to accomplish this using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy; with an extensive testing and follow up program, designed specifically for each of his clients. David is passionate about helping women make smarter choices for their Menopause needs. If you're a woman going through Menopause you do NOT want to miss PART TWO OF THIS SHOW SERIES!

Join Gail and Carrie as they welcome a very special guest to the show to clarify the Myths and confusion surrounding Hormone Replacement Therapy. David Tippie is a medical and natural therapy researcher, having 30 years of experience in the research field. David opened his research and development center in Tamarac Florida in 2001 and his wife Stephanie joined him there in 2003. He is the author of the new book 'Collapse of Drugs Due to Wellness' and serves as President of the Anti-Aging Clinic Assoc. Inc., where he provides Aging Younger rejuvenation protocols in a safe non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical environment. Through his research, David has developed cutting-edge testing procedures, Bio Identical hormone supplements and other products to help women and men improve their health and wellbeing naturally, without drugs- whenever and wherever possible. David heartily believes that balancing the endocrine system is paramount to good health and he works to accomplish this using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy; with an extensive testing and follow up program, designed specifically for each of his clients. David is passionate about helping women make smarter choices for their Menopause needs. If you're a woman going through Menopause you do NOT want to miss this show! PART ONE OF A TWO PART SERIES

This week's show finds Gail and Carrie discussing some of the hottest, newest findings in the Menopause field such as: Menopause Hot Flashes are now being linked to lower breast cancer risk,Whole body vibration exercise for weight loss, bone density and muscle building,Cinnamon for promoting weight and blood sugar control,Nutritional bars- a blessing or a curse for Women, Earlier Hormone Therapy Shown to Elevate Risk of Breast Cancer and much more. Don't miss it!

Kris Cavanaugh is a speaker, author, and coach who specializes in helping others cultivate a C.E.O. mindset in every area of their life so their businesses, careers, and personal lives thrive. She is an expert strategist with an amazing ability to pull her clients through difficult challenges to obtain the life they truly want –both personally and professionally. If you desire to live your life ‘on purpose’ so you wake up every day excited about the possibilities and maintain an unwavering belief that you will overcome any obstacle, especially as you transition through Menopause, Kris is THE resource for you! Learn more about Kris by visiting her websites and also be sure to join us for this exciting interview: www.menopauseshift.com and also www.BeginToShift.com It's gonna be great- so don't miss it!

Gail and Carrie dish the dirt on the latest Menopause related studies during this show: Green tea prevents cancer and dementia, Strenuous exercise is now thought to be bad for women, How to rejuvenate an aging brain, Vitamins C and E are now being shown to prevent Metabolic Syndrome in Menopausal women, -and so much more! Be sure to tune in and LISTEN LIVE Thursday January 27th!