The Natural Nurse and Dr. Z

Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN,www.naturalnurse.com, interviews author Melanie Warner. Melanieis the author ofPandora’s Lunchbox: How Processed Food Took Over the American Meal,and is a freelance writer for various publications, includingThe New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune Magazineand CBSnews.com.Processed food represents an entirely new way of eating for human beings. Our diets have changed more in the last 100 years than they have in the last 10,000, and so much of what we now eat is deeply out of synch with our biology. While the enormous amounts of technology applied to food over the last century have been a boon to manufacturing efficiency, product innovation and lowered food costs, most of it has been disastrous for our health. Melanie has spent the past fifteen years writing about business. Contact:www.melaniewarner.com 

Host Dr. Eugene Zampieron, www.drznaturally.com, interviews Stephen Harrod Buhner.  Stephen Buhner is the award-winning author of fifteen books on nature, indigenous cultures, the environment, and herbal medicine. He comes from a long line of healers including Leroy Burney, Surgeon General of the United States under Eisenhower and Kennedy, and Elizabeth Lusterheide, a midwife and herbalist who worked in rural Indiana in the early nineteenth century. The greatest influence on his work, however, has been his great-grandfather C.G. Harrod who primarily used botanical medicines, also in rural Indiana, when he began his work as a physician in 1911. Stephen's work has appeared in publications throughout North America and Europe including Common Boundary, Apotheosis, Shaman's Drum, The New York Times, CNN, and Good Morning America. Stephen lectures yearly throughout the United States on herbal medicine, the sacredness of plants, the intelligence of Nature, and the states of mind necessary for successful habitation of Earth. On todays show, we will discuss his book Healing Lyme Coinfections: Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Bartonella and Mycoplasma, Inner Tradtitions, April 15, 2013. Contact:http://www.gaianstudies.org _______________________________

Host, Dr. Eugene Zampierion, ND, MH, www.drznaturally.com, interviews author Dave DeWitt. DAVE DEWITT is a food historian and expert on chile peppers, spices, and spicy foods. He has authored more than forty books about food and gardening. DeWitt has appeared on CNN, Today, CBS Sunday Morning, The Martha Stewart Show, and has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Smithsonian, and more than 200 newspapers across the country. On todays show, we will feature Dave’s Book, Growing Medical Marijuana. Outlining the ins and outs of marijuana cultivation in the states in which it’s legal, this guide also presents easy-to-master approaches to fertilizing, pruning, controlling pests, maximizing flower production, cloning, producing your own seeds, and more. Contact: http://www.dave-dewitt.com or daved@fiery-foods.com

The Natural Nurse And Dr. Z - 07/16/13

Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Dr. Christine Horner, MD. Christine Horner, MD is a nationally known surgeon, professional speaker and author of Waking the Warrior Goddess: Dr. Christine Horner’s Program to Protect Against and Fight Breast Cancer-- She holds two board certifications: the National Board of Surgery, and the National Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Horner was recognized as a leader in her field shortly after starting her plastic and reconstructive surgery practice because she successfully ran a national campaign to pass laws requiring insurance companies to pay for breast reconstruction surgery following mastectomy. Her campaign involves several meetings with President Clinton and other political figures. On today’s show, Dr Horner discusses the option of mastectomy for women with genetic markers for the possibility of developing breast cancer. Dr. Horner will also discuss three essential supplements and three essential vitamins that should be incorporated in anyone’s cancer-prevention diet. She will also fill in the information gaps when it comes to dietary supplements and highlight the important guidelines recently issued by the American Cancer Society. www.drchristinehorner.co

Hosts Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, MH, www.drznaturally.com and Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com discuss the peer review research paper they published in The JOURNAL OF RESTORATIVE MEDICINE, entitled Natural Support for Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disease. Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), involve destruction of healthy cells by the body’s own defensive mechanism. If the immune system’s faux pas is not corrected, the attack can progress to the heart, lungs, and other vital organs. The mechanisms that cause the deregulation of the immune response are not entirely understood. It can be assumed that heavy metal toxicity, leaky gut syndrome, infectious bacteria and parasites, and nutritional imbalances can overburden the body’s immune system, thus deregulating immune signals and responses. Ongoing research investigates the mechanism by which these factors cause the immune system to attack the body’s own tissues. In this paper, we discuss natural therapies that can help regulate the immune system’s aggressive behavior without suppressing or altering its necessary defenses

Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com interviews Shea Vaughn. Shea discusses the Living Principles of Well-Being - Commitment, Perseverance, Self-Control, Integrity and Love. Shea Vaughn, “America’s Queen of Wellness”, is also known as “Chicago’s favorite mom”.  She is a corporate trainer in health, wellness fitness, an author, speaker, master instructor trainer, life coach, and a recognized spokeswoman for creating individual and business well-being.  Shea  focuses on body resistance exercise along with healthy eating and thinking as a path to optimum wellness. Shea is also  the founder of Healthy Initiative, a charity that champions disease prevention through awareness, education and sustainable solutions for building healthy and joyful lives.  She hosts SheaNetics® certifications, speaks internationally and is frequently a featured wellness fitness expert in media and on TV programs including Ellen, The Marilyn Dennis Show, Windy City LIVE, FOX Chicago and The Best Ever You Network. Contact: www.sheanetics.com / www.healthyinitiative.or

Host Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, MH, www.drznaturally.com, interviews Mr. Terry Lemerond. Terry has 40 years experience in the health food industry as an owner of several health food stores and nutritional manufacturing companies. He has researched and developed over 300 nutritional and botanical formulations. Terry’s mission is to continue to introduce revolutionary natural products that will “Improve The Health of America”. In the past 40 years he has accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of health and nutrition, which he shares with others through radio, podcasts, educational webinars, and personal speaking engagements. Having experienced the life-changing effect of proper nutrition, exercise, and effective natural medicines himself, he is eager to help others meet their personal and health goals as well. He is also the author of two books, Seven Keys to Vibrant Health and Seven Keys to Unlimited Personal Achievement. Terry conducts educational seminars on the benefits of natural medicineswhich he shares on his website, Terry Talks Nutrition, at http://www.terrytalksnutrition.com

Host, Eugene Zampieron, ND, MH interviews Guido Masé. Guido is a clinical herbalist, herbal educator, and garden steward. The cofounder and co–director of the VermontCenter for Integrative Herbalism, he is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, the American Botanical Council, and United Plant Savers. In his new book, The Wild Medicine Solution, Blending traditional herbal medicine with history, mythology, clinical practice, and recent findings in physiology and biochemistry, herbalist Guido Masé explores the three classes of plants necessary for the healthy functioning of our bodies and minds—aromatics, bitters, and tonics. He explains how bitter plants ignite digestion, balance blood sugar, buffer toxicity, and improve metabolism; how tonic plants normalize the functions of our cells and nourish the immune system; and how aromatic plants relax tense organs, nerves, and muscles and stimulate sluggish systems, whether physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. Contact: info@vtherbcenter.or

Host. Dr. Eugene Zampieron, MD, MH, www.drznaturally.com,  interviews Victoria Maizes MD. Dr. Maizes is the executive director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and a Professor of Medicine and Public Health. Her newest book Be Fruitful: The Essential Guide to Maximizing Fertility and Giving Birth to a Healthy Child offers an integrative and hands-on approach to getting pregnant, having a happy and healthy pregnancy and delivering a healthy child and is now available on Amazon. For more information visit her website victoriamaizesmd.com or follow her on twitter @vmaizes

Host. Dr. Eugene Zampieron, MD, MH, www.drznaturally.com,  interviews Victoria Maizes MD. Dr. Maizes is the executive director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and a Professor of Medicine and Public Health. Her newest book Be Fruitful: The Essential Guide to Maximizing Fertility and Giving Birth to a Healthy Child offers an integrative and hands-on approach to getting pregnant, having a happy and healthy pregnancy and delivering a healthy child and is now available on Amazon. For more information visit her website victoriamaizesmd.com or follow her on twitter @vmaizes.

Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN, www.naturalnurse.com, interviews Christopher Ochner PhD. Dr. Ochner is a leading researcher on nutrition and the brain at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the New YorkObesityNutritionResearchCenter. Along with Harvard-trained neurologist Richard Isaacson MD , an associate professor of clinical neurology specializing in Alzheimer's disease at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr Ochner coauthored  The Alzheimer's Diet: A Step-by-Step Nutritional Approach for Memory Loss Prevention and Treatment. Learn more at www.TheADplan.com/alzheimersdiet.htm orhttp://www.alzheimersdiet.com/

Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND, MH, www.drznatually.com, interviews Woodson Merrell, M.D. Dr. Merrell is an integrative physician based in Manhattan and author (with his wife, Kathleen) of Power Up: Unleash Your Natural Energy, Power Up Your Health and Feel 10 Years Younger. Merrell is chairman of the Department of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, Manhattan campus of Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Merrell is a founder of iwellville.com

Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, AHG, AHN-BC, www.naturalnurse.com interviews JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS. JJ Virgin is a top fitness and nutrition expert, and media personality. Her 25 years in the health and fitness industry, with a focus on holistic nutrition and functional medicine, have earned JJ recognition as the go-to weight loss expert who can unlock the door to lifelong weight management through a sensible, no-fail approach to nutrition and fitness. JJ is author of NY Times bestseller The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days. The Virgin Diet has also been a bestseller in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, and numerous other media outlets. JJ is also the author of Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy, and co-starred on the TLC reality series, “Freaky Eaters”. Contact: http://jjvirgin.co

Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, www.naturalnurse.com, intermvews. Mavis Albin. Mavis is 76-years-old and a native of Livingston,Louisiana. She was born into a family of five boys and learned to play ball at an early age. She began playing basketball in seventh grade and was on the high school team in eighth grade. Before graduating in 1954, Mavis made all district and all parish as a high school athlete. She then married and worked in the family business as well as raising three children for the next 32 years. She retired in 1992. Mavis then read about the Senior Games and decided to get involved in basketball again. She played on the team that won the gold medal in 1993 - thanks to her 3-point shot at the buzzer that made the team the winners by one point! Mavis currently has four United States national gold medals, and 68 state and regional tournament gold medals. On Today's show, Mavis will talk about inspiration at any age, that is an important step towards health and longevity. To view the trailer for Age of Champions, go to:www.ageofchampions.org.  To learn more about the Celadrin Tigerettes, visit:www.celadrininfo.com/tigerettes.html. To get details on the National Senior Games, visit:www.nsga.com.