Episodes

On today's show we have Dr. Paul Saunders who is a researcher, clinician, professor, and herbal medicine expert to talk about some of the more interesting advances in the use of herbs for health. Dr. Saunders will explain how herbs are used and he will highlight some of his favorite "go-to" herbs and some of the more unique herbs that he is presently using in clinical practice. He specifically talks about targeted herbs...

Have you ever wondered what collagen is and why it's so good for our health? On this episode, nutritionist, pharmacist, and published integrative medicine expert Dr. Ross Pelton tells listeners everything they've ever wanted to know about collagen. He'll also explain why it's a good idea to combine collagen with a high-quality probiotic and other natural ingredients.

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Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Dr. Daniel Monti, author of Tapestry of Health. He shares his discoveries of the key science-backed integrative medicine strategies that support optimal wellness and explains how to achieve wellness with grace, balance and self-compassion.

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Dietary supplements have become a key part of the wellness program for many individuals. But how do you evaluate which supplements are safe and of high quality? On this episode, that's the question we will address with dietary supplement expert Dr. Alex Keller. Dr. Keller is a practicing naturopathic doctor in Canada and the Medical Director at Fullscript, an online supplement dispensary and health resource for integrative heal...

Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, naturopathic oncologist, Heather Wright. Dr. Wright will share research updates regarding the role of vitamin C deficiency in cancer, as well as the indications and cautions for oral vitamin C supplements and intravenous vitamin C therapy.

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These are challenging times. With this pandemic comes added pressure on our relationship with our significant other. On this episode highly-respected couples therapist Carol MacHendrie, LCSW, will join Karolyn to discuss practical ways couples can protect and enhance their relationship with their significant other during this time of crisis. Carol describes how couples can take small steps to help them survive and thrive throughout...

Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, clinical exercise physiologist, Brandicus Coleman. We will be talking about how to optimize recovery from a heart attack, stroke or other cardiac event. Mr. Coleman will share the core elements for fitness recovery – advice that can benefit everyone!

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Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Fred Craigie, clinical psychologist, author and educator. We will be talking about the importance of each person’s own spirituality in creating meaning, purpose, and resilience. Dr. Craigie will share research, stories and practical tips to help us find deeper well-being in our lives.

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The holidays can be a dangerous time from a dietary standpoint for people who are trying to eat healthy. On this episode, Dr. Sheila Dean will provide easy to follow advice about how to stay on track and eat healthy throughout the holiday season. Dr. Dean is the co-founder of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy and an adjunct professor at several universities where she teaches healthcare practitioners about integrative...

Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, radiologist, Dr. Jean Seely as we discuss the role of mammograms and other breast imaging to screen for breast cancer and to detect recurrence. Learn about the pros, cons, benefits and risks of imaging for breast cancer.

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Enhancing immunity has become even more important than ever. On this episode, Dr. Danielle Citrolo describes a unique new ingredient in dietary supplements that can stimulate the immune system on a deep cellular level. She will also describe other ways we can enhance immunity. Dr. Citrolo holds a doctorate in pharmacy and is the Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs with Kyowa Hakko USA.

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Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, medical doctor, Dr. Sandra Kaufman. Dr. Kaufman will share her discoveries regarding the science of aging. She will provide us with scientifically-based strategies to decelerate the aging process.

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Explore what it means to achieve whole health on a physical, mental, and spiritual level. Karolyn's guest is Tracy Gaudet, MD, who is the Executive Director of the Whole Health Institute, which focuses on radically redesigning the systems that impact health and well-being with the ultimate goal of making Whole Health affordable and accessible to everyone. Dr. Gaudet was previously the Executive Director of the Veterans Health A...

Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, integrative cardiologist, Dr. Vivian Kominos. Dr. Kominos will discuss the common links between heart disease and cancer. We will discuss shared risk factors, how cancer can lead to heart disease and how integrative approaches can positively impact both cancer and heart disease.

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Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, urologist, Dr. Gary Goodman. Dr. Goodman will share the importance of diet, exercise, stress management and more for early prostate cancer. He will also discuss some of the risks associated with active surveillance.

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What happens when cold and flu season collides with covid-19? Nobody knows! But on this episode, integrative medical expert Ronald Hoffman, MD, will give some advice on how to help reduce risk of both cold and flu and covid-19. He'll also answer some important questions about both viruses, so you won't want to miss this timely episode! Dr. Hoffman is the author of numerous books and the host of the popular nationally-syndic...

Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Dr. Paul Reilly, naturopathic oncologist. The natural approach to cancer management has changed over time as the genetic and biochemical understanding of the disease process has improved. This show will focus on one of the most exciting changes - the increasing use of tumor genetic profiling to select which treatments are most likely to be beneficial. Learn about the many benefits of DNA ...

Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Santosh Rao, medical oncologist and integrative oncologist as he discusses some of the reasons why integrative oncology is not readily accessible to everyone. Dr. Rao disscusses some of the challenges facing integrative oncology, how he navigates these challenges and shares his vision for the future of integrative oncology.

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While we know there is nothing that can fully prevent or cure Covid-19 or influenza, there are ways to support and strengthen immunity by using a comprehensive approach. On this episode, immunologist and integrative health expert Heather Zwickey, PhD, will talk about Covid-19, cold & flu, and give some practical advice on how to strengthen immunity. Dr. Zwickey is executive program chair and a professor at National University o...