Synopsis
A podcast dedicated to educating and empowering women from preconception, pregnancy, birth, and through early motherhood on wellness lifestyle. The host, Dr. Laura Brayton, is a maternity and pediatric chiropractor who has hand-selected experts in natural, holistic health-care specialties to shine light on options and choices during this exciting phase of a woman’s life.
Episodes
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WAM071 Natural Ways to Improve Fertility with Dr. Doni Wilson
03/04/2016 Duration: 57minDr. Doni Wilson, N.D., C.P.M., C.N.S., is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, natural health expert, nutritionist and midwife. She specializes in gluten sensitivity, intestinal permeability, adrenal distress, insulin resistance, neurotransmitter imbalances, hypothyroidism, women’s health issues, autoimmunity and epigenetics. For nearly 20 years, she has helped women, men and children overcome their most perplexing health challenges and achieve their wellness goals by crafting individualized strategies that address the whole body and the underlying causes of health issues. She is the creator of The Stress Remedy Program and author of The Stress Remedy: Master Your Body’s Synergy & Optimize Your Health as well as the bestselling e-book Stress Remedies: How to Reduce Stress and Boost Your Health in Just 15 Minutes a Day. For more information, please visit her website at http://doctordoni.com/. Visit: www.HobokenChiro.comEmail: info@hobokenchiro.comDr. Brayton on TwitterDr. Brayton on Facebook
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WAM070 A Mind Of Your Own: Root Cause Resolution for Depression in Women with Kelly Brogan, MD
27/03/2016 Duration: 57minKelly Brogan, M.D. is a Manhattan-based holistic women’s health psychiatrist, author of the book, "A Mind of Your Own" and co-editor of the landmark textbook, "Integrative Therapies for Depression." She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College, and has a B.S. from MIT in Systems Neuroscience. She is board certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative holistic medicine, and is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. She is on the board of GreenMedInfo, Functional Medicine University, Pathways to Family Wellness, NYS Perinatal Association, and Fisher Wallace, Medical Director for Fearless Parent, and board member for Health Freedom Action and the peer-reviewed, indexed journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. She is a mother of two. For more information, please visit her website at http://kellybroganmd.com. Visit: www.HobokenChiro.comEmail: info@h
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WAM069 Webster Technique and Optimal Fetal Positioning During Pregnancy with Dr. Heather Denniston
21/03/2016 Duration: 45minDr. Heather Denniston is a seasoned chiropractor with specializations in pediatrics, pregnancy and a certification in wellness chiropractic (CCWP). She is the owner of First Five Consulting, a consulting group that ignites passion and inspires first steps in chiropractors during their launch years of practice. She has also authored “THE THREE DAY RESET” a three-day transformation food plan that is completely doable. She is a national speaker, an avid athlete, health enthusiast and creator of WELLFITandFED an online health and fitness blog. For further information you can always find her at WELLFITandFED.com. Sign up with your email address and receive Dr. Denniston's health and fitness articles to your inbox once a week as well as receiving a free copy of her wonderful post pregnancy program, THE THREE DAY RESET. Visit: www.HobokenChiro.comEmail: info@hobokenchiro.comDr. Brayton on TwitterDr. Brayton on Facebook
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WAM068 Medical Uses of Cannabis with Laura Lagano
14/03/2016 Duration: 52minLaura Lagano is co-founder of the Holistic Cannabis Network and co-producer of the Holistic Cannabis Summit, committed to lifting the stigma about marijuana and moving the conversation forward by educating health professionals and consumers about this healing ancient herb. Laura is a registered dietitian/nutritionist who integrates her allopathic background with cutting-edge training in functional medicine, counseling clients in person in Hoboken, NJ, NYC, and online. Boasting years of experience in food, nutrition + wellness communications, as well as in health curricula and continuing medical education development, Laura possesses a unique combination of science and communications savvy. Laura entered the field of functional medicine and nutrition organically — she followed the path set by her children. Raising a child with a seizure disorder and apraxia has provided Laura with deep insight into life as both a parent and a health professional. This experience and Laura’s own holistic health journey have inf
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WAM067 Hormone/Gut Connection for Fertility with Bridgit Danner
07/03/2016 Duration: 46minBridgit Danner runs an online women’s health community called Women’s Wellness Collaborative. Through this community, she interviews experts in women's health through blogs, videos, podcasts and online summits. Bridgit Danner practiced Chinese Medicine for nearly 12 years and has performed over 12,000 treatments. She is also a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner. Bridgit became passionate about the online health space, and women’s health, after her own postpartum health crisis. In finding her first online coaches, and attending educational webinars while at home with a baby, she started to see the light through her own post partum depression and adrenal and immune blow out. She also delved deep into holistic nutrition, functional medicine and whole food cooking. She loves to share these tools with other women so they can accomplish all they want in life. For more information about her upcoming online summit entitled, "Hormones: A Women's Wellness Summit," please go here. Visit: www.HobokenC
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WAM066 Autoimmune Thyroid Solutions with Dr. Bianca Chiara
22/02/2016 Duration: 57minDr. Bianca Chiara is a board-certified Family Medicine physician, completing her entire education, pre-k through medical residency, in her home state of New Jersey. Being raised by a chiropractor father and homemaker mother who cooked three meals a day from scratch, she was exposed to integrative healthcare practices and learned about the importance of nutrition and “food as medicine” at a young age. As Dr. Chiara started her private practice, she realized her conventional medical training left her feeling void of the ability to truly help those with chronic illness and provide substantial preventative health strategies. In 2010 she started her journey with The Institute for Functional Medicine, an AMA accredited organization, offering evidence-based training for physicians in this field termed “functional medicine.” Dr. Chiara knew very quickly that she had found her path to answer the questions that traditional training had failed to address. Today Dr. Chiara is extremely proud to be a certified functional
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WAM065 The Pocket Midwife with Susan Fekety
15/02/2016 Duration: 41minSUSAN FEKETY, RN, MSN, CNM is a Yale-educated nurse-midwife, now retired after 30 years of practice. In the Portland, Maine area since 1995, she wrote "The Pocket Midwife: Affirmations and Thoughts for Healthy Pregnancy and Normal Birthing" in 2003, which has been enthusiastically welcomed by women and birth professionals alike. Susan holds a deep confidence in the power of every woman's body/spirit to signal its wishes, desires, and dreams. For more information, please visit her website at www.pocketmidwife.com. Visit: www.HobokenChiro.comEmail: info@hobokenchiro.com
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WAM064 Thermography for Health with Tammy Kohlschmidt
08/02/2016 Duration: 51minTammy Kohlschmidt is a Certified Clinical Thermographer and a frontrunner as a Licensed Dental Hygienist. She has a special interest in the Oral Systemic Link and in Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy using Lasers. By combining Thermal Imaging and Periodontal Therapy she has made connections between the mouth and body that address The Oral Systemic Link. Tammy believes the mouth and body share an ecosystem that must be treated as a whole to obtain sustainable health. Tammy has intertwined her intuitive healing abilities and her love for energetic medicine as a Certified Body Talk Practitioner. She has also trained in Nutritional Evaluations using the Zyto technology. She has integrated Thermal Imaging, Periodontal Therapy, Energetic and Spiritual Healing with Nutritional Evaluations, as a better way for sustaining health and well being. Tammy believes that health and well being is a reflection of spirit, belief systems, energetic fields, body structure and body chemistry. Tammy is a founding member of the Ameri
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WAM063 "The Hormone Whisperer" with Alisa Vitti
11/01/2016 Duration: 52minAlisa Vitti, HHC, is an integrative nutritionist, best-selling author of "WomanCode," creator of the WomanCode System, and the founder of FLOLiving.com, a virtual health center that supports women’s hormonal and reproductive health. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Alisa has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, has a web series on Lifetime, and has been a regular contributor for CBS, Fox, Shape, Women’s Health, MindBodyGreen, and the Huffington Post. She is also "The Hormone Whisperer" for Yahoo Health and serves on their advisory board. She has presented at TEDx, Talks@Google, Summit Series Outside, Hay House, WIE Symposium, and SHE Summit. Follow her on FLOLiving.com, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.
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WAM062 Solutions for Learning-Challenged Children, Including Dyslexia with Dr. Phyllis Books
04/01/2016 Duration: 50minDr. Phyllis Books is a pioneer in working with the whole body and its role in the learning process. Dr. Books is an author, educator, doctor and new thought leader. She is the founder of Books Neural Therapy™, a well-documented, systematic approach to dissolving dyslexia, ADHD, head traumas, and many chronic health issues. Her book, Reversing Dyslexia: Improving Learning and Behavior Without Drugs was released in 2013 by Square One Publishing. Another book about her work, House of Miracles, was written by Bernice Dotz. Also in 2013, Dr. Books released the world’s first online treatment class for parents, The Dyslexia Reversal System. In 2014, she added online and live classes of BNT ™ for professionals. Her formal education includes an undergraduate degree in education and English from Michigan State University, a master’s degree in interpersonal communications from the University of North Texas and a doctor of chiropractic from Parker University. She has taught and lectured in the U.S., Europe and Australia.
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WAM061 Naturopathy: Connecting Modern Medicine with Traditional Healing Therapies with Dr. Joy Sturgill
29/12/2015 Duration: 44minDr. Joy received her undergraduate degree in International Business, Frenchand Music from Chatham College in Pittsburgh, PA and then worked for a few years in Project Management, first for The Carnegie and then for a language management firm. Through her mother’s experience with ovarian cancer Dr. Joy realized the limitations of a purely conventional medical model and was introduced to the notion that there are alternatives out there. Unfortunately, it was difficult to find a qualified ‘alternative’ healthcare pracitioner. Over time Dr. Joy’s job became unfulfilling and her desire to learn more about natural medicine continued to grow. She quit her business job and decided to pursue her passion to provide alternative care to those seeking it. Dr. Joy completed massage school and through that process discovered Naturopathic Medicine. This was what she had been looking for! After completing 2 years of pre-med courses, Dr. Joy was accepted into the reknowned Bastyr University in Seattle, WA and 4 challenging, ye
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WAM060 How to Successfully Transition Back Into the Workforce After Birth with Dr. Gabrielle Pelicci
23/11/2015 Duration: 33minGabrielle "Dr. Gabby" Pelicci, Ph.D. is a leading expert on Holistic Medicine and Expert Wellness Blogger at SheKnows.com. Dr. Gabby’s expertise is regularly featured in national and local media such as MSNBC, Huffington Post and Spirituality & Health Magazine. She has been designing and teaching Holistic Health courses since 2005 and practicing Holistic Healing modalities since 1999. In addition to her academic experience, she has also worked for profit, non-profit, tech start-up and government organizations. Dr. Gabby has more than 2000 hours of training in Holistic Modalities and is certified in Massage Therapy, Healing Touch, Kundalini Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation. For more information, please visit her website at www.gabriellepelicci.com. Visit: www.HobokenChiro.com Email: info@hobokenchiro.com
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WAM059 Nurturing the Spirit of Your Child with Dr. Larry Palevsky
16/11/2015 Duration: 56minDr. Lawrence B. Palevsky is a board certified pediatrician who utilizes a holistic approach to children’s wellness and illness. Dr. Palevsky received his medical degree from the NYU School of Medicine in 1987, completed a three-year pediatric residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC in 1990, and served as a pediatric fellow in the ambulatory care out-patient department at Bellevue Hospital, NYC, from 1990-1991. Since 1991, his clinical experience includes working in pediatric emergency and intensive care medicine, in-patient and out-patient pediatric medicine, neonatal intensive care medicine, newborn and delivery room medicine, and conventional, holistic and integrative pediatric private practice. Dr. Palevsky is a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, and Past–President of the American Holistic Medical Association. In his current practice in Northport, Long Island and Manhattan, NYC, Dr. Palevsky offers consultations and educational programs to families and practitioners in t
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WAM058 Benefits of the Blood Type Diet with Shelby Webb
09/11/2015 Duration: 42minShelby Webb is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a graduate of the American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, Oregon. She works with clients in person or via Skype and promotes a whole foods diet, avoiding environmental toxins, and moving more. She is passionate about avoiding GMOs, the healing power of probiotics, and eating right for your blood type. She loves helping those with hormone disorders, food sensitivities, or who have trouble losing weight. For more information, please visit her website at www.webbwellnessconsulting.com. Visit: www.HobokenChiro.comEmail: info@hobokenchiro.com
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WAM057 Hope for Nursing Challenges with Jennifer Lisimachio
06/10/2015 Duration: 01h09minJennifer Lisimachio, IBCLC, is a Partner of Mahala Lactation and Perinatal Services, LLC. and heads up the Northeast NJ and Greater NYC area. She operates the Mahala Breastfeeding Center in Hoboken, NJ. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and an accredited La Leche League Leader since 2001. Jennifer is a member of the Professional Liaison Department of La Leche League NJ, where her 14 years of professional experience and knowledge in current lactation research is used to support fellow La Leche League Leaders. She is a member of New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition, New York Lactation Consultant Association, ILCA, USLCA and IATP. She enjoys speaking at area conferences on lactation and infant development. In addition to organizing community World Breastfeeding Week events and fundraisers, Jennifer has mentored and trained Leader applicants through the application process. Jennifer is a former fashion model and studied French and French literature at L'Université Paris-Sorbonne i
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WAM056 Helping You Heal on a Toxic Planet with Eve Plews
21/09/2015 Duration: 41minEve Prang Plews is licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine as Nutrition Counselor (LNC) and holds the prestigious title Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) by the Institute for Functional Medicine. Eve has practiced in her Sarasota clinic, Full Spectrum Health, for 27 years. She serves on the Medical Board of Advisors of the health science company Xymogen, Inc., has received the Robert Pierce Public Service Award for 24 years of dedication to the HIV support group, Healthy People with Aids, and hosts two Public Radio shows on Monday mornings: No Nonsense Nutrition on WSLR (96.5fm) in Sarasota and Alternative Health on WMNF (88.5FM) in Tampa. For more information, please visit her website at www.fullspectrumhealth.com. Visit: www.HobokenChiro.com
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WAM055 Optimal Pelvic Floor Health with Riva Preil
14/09/2015 Duration: 53minRiva Preil is a leading pelvic floor physical therapist. After graduating from Hunter College, Riva practiced at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center’s (SJRMC) outpatient department treating patients with various musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Riva's passion for women's health led her to create the Pelvic Floor Program at SJRMC, where she treated women with bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. After her experience at SJRMC, Riva worked at a renowned pelvic floor physical therapy clinic in New York City where she continued to treat women with various pelvic floor disorders, including, dyspareunia, interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, pudendal neuralgia, constipation, incontinence, prenatal and postpartum conditions, pelvic organ prolapse, and chronic pelvic pain. Riva has also treated pediatric bladder and bowel dysfunction. In addition to using therapeutic exercise and manual therapy, Riva is certified in various modalities to help her patients achieve their goals. She received biofeedback certi
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WAM054 C.A.R.E'ing for the GUT with Dr. Vincent Pedre
31/08/2015 Duration: 50minDr. Vincent M. Pedre, Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and President of Dr. Pedre Wellness, is a Board-Certified Internist in private practice in New York City since 2004. His philosophy and practices are a blend of both Western and Eastern medical traditions. He is a Clinical Instructor in Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, as well as certified in yoga and Medical Acupuncture. His unique combination of medicine is best described as integrative or defined by a functional, systems-based approach to health. With his holistic understanding of both sides of the equation, he can help each patient choose the best course of action for their ailments to provide both immediate and long-term relief. His holistic approach incorporates positive, preventative health and wellness lifestyle choices. Dr. Pedre Wellness is a growing wellness platform offering health-enhancing programs, along with informative social media and lifestyle products, such as dietary supplements, books and weight loss progra
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WAM053 Hormone Balance and Its Mood Connection with Dr. Anna Cabeca
24/08/2015 Duration: 46minDr. Anna Cabeca is a board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician, as well as board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, an expert in Functional Medicine, and an expert in women’s health. She specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives, successful menopause and age management medicine. Dr. Cabeca earned her medical degree from Nova-Southeastern University of the Health Sciences in Florida. Since completing her residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, she has maintained a private practice in Southeast Georgia. Dr. Cabeca frequently lectures nationally and internationally regarding restorative health and women’s health issues. She is a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles. A mother of five, Dr. Cabeca is a native English speaker who is conversant in four languages. Growing up in a multi-lingual and cultural household nurtured her love for international medicine an
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WAM052 Integrative Medicine for Common Female Disorders with Dr. Allan Washowsky
18/08/2015 Duration: 53minDr. Allan Warshowsky is a maverick in the field of integrative, holistic medicine. Although conventionally trained, he is a leader in the field of integrative, holistic medicine, treating men, women, and teens. In practice for over 35 years, Dr. Warshowsky’s practice combines the best of conventional medicine with the latest in integrative, holistic modalities. Dr. Warshowsky is a board-certified OB-GYN but no longer practices OB or does surgery. He is a founding Diplomat and Director Emeritus of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, a member of the American Holistic Medical Association, the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a respected member of the Board of Xymogen Advisors. He was a founding physician and Director of the Women’s Program at Beth Israel’s Continuum Center for Health and Healing in NYC from 2000-2003. For more information, please visit his website at www.doctorallan.com. Visit www.HobokenChiro.com Email: info@hobokenchiro.com