The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen

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The Integrative Health Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jen Pfleghaar. Dr. Jen is a double board certified physician (Emergency Medicine and Integrative Medicine). This podcast is meant to educate and empower about important health topics. Dr.Jen's passion is to get to the root cause of disease and prevent illness.  Dr. Jen will feature guests who are experts in their fields and experiences in all things related to Integrative Medicine. From Hashimoto's to Breast Implant Illness, Dr. Jen and her guests will cover it all! Dr. Jen's special interests include thyroid, hashimotos, PCOS, hormones, estrogen dominance, gut health, peptides, supplements, mold illness, CIRS, Lyme disease, and all Invisible illnesses.Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a double board certified physician in Integrative Medicine and Emergency Medicine. She attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then went on to residency at St Vincent’s Mercy Medical Center for Emergency Medicine and spent one year flying with Life Flight as a flight physician. Dr. Jen now works at local emergency rooms in the community and virtually practicing Integrative Medicine. She is a graduate from The University of Arizona: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine's fellowship program. Dr. Jen loves speaking and lectures to physicians at conferences including the AOA (American Osteopathic Association). She hosts the podcast The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen. Her own health history of Hashimoto’s (which is now in remission) sparked her interest in Integrative Medicine. She is very passionate about helping patients with chronic disease and teaching them now to let the body heal itself.  She is a published author of the book- Eat. Sleep. Move. Breathe: A Beginner's Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle. She is a board member for IDA- Invisible Disabilities Association. Her hobbies include spending time with her husband and four children, being in nature, weightlifting, caring for her chickens on her minifarm in Tennessee and reading the Bible. For more information on Dr. Jen please visit: www.healthybydrjen.com 

  1. 5d ago

    Mast Cells Explained: Your Body’s Overactive Alarm System 

    In this solo episode, Dr. Jen introduces mast cells and mast cell activation syndrome, also known as MCAS. She explains that mast cells are protective immune cells found wherever the body meets the outside environment, including the skin, gut, airways, blood vessels, brain, and nervous system. When these cells detect danger, they release histamine, tryptase, cytokines, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and other mediators. When that response becomes excessive or inappropriate, symptoms may appear across multiple systems, including rashes, food reactions, reflux, diarrhea, anxiety, insomnia, brain fog, dizziness, palpitations, congestion, and POTS-like symptoms. Dr. Jen also explains why the goal should not be to suppress mast cells forever, but to identify why they no longer feel that the body is safe. PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/ CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavorites FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom FTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

  2. Aug 4

    Vitamin K: The Missing Link for Strong Bones and Healthy Arteries 

    Vitamin K is often treated as a single nutrient, but its different forms may support very different functions throughout the body. In this episode, Dr. Jen speaks with biochemist and independent researcher Pat Theut about the distinctions between K1, MK-4, and MK-7 and their potential roles in blood clotting, calcium regulation, bone strength, cardiovascular health, brain aging, and athletic performance. They explore how vitamin K works alongside vitamin D and magnesium, why calcium supplementation may not provide the benefits many people expect, and how gut health, fermented foods, medications, and modern farming practices may influence vitamin K status. This conversation offers a deeper look at an overlooked nutrient family and why personalized nutrition matters for long-term health.  Patrick “Pat” Theut is a biochemist, independent researcher, high-performance athletic coach, and founder of Ultra K. After using his scientific background to investigate his own advanced coronary artery disease, Pat became a dedicated advocate for greater awareness of the vitamin K family. His work focuses on translating complex research involving K1, MK-4, MK-7, vitamin D, magnesium, bone health, cardiovascular function, and athletic performance into practical education that helps people make more informed decisions about long-term health.  Website: https://www.k-vitamins.com/index.php?page=vitamin-k-home PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/ CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavorites FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom FTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

  3. Jul 28

    The Truth About Coffee, Caffeine, and Heart Health 

    Coffee has been linked to lower mortality, better liver health, reduced metabolic risk, and potential protection for the brain—but that does not mean every coffee drink is healthy. In this solo episode, Dr. Jen breaks down recent coffee and caffeine recommendations, explains the difference between filtered coffee, espresso, decaf, and sugary coffee drinks, and explores how caffeine may affect cortisol, sleep, hydration, inflammation, and hormone health. She also shares how she prepares her own coffee, why women should avoid replacing breakfast with caffeine, and what to look for when choosing organic, mold-tested coffee. This episode helps you move beyond the headlines and understand how to enjoy coffee in a way that supports your individual health.  PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/ CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavorites FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom FTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

  4. Jul 21

    Why Your Thyroid Labs Can Look Normal While You Feel Miserable 

    Millions of people are told their thyroid labs are "normal" even though they continue to struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, depression, and hormone imbalances. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Daryl Turner to discuss why conventional thyroid testing often misses subclinical thyroid dysfunction and how his patented Thyroflex System measures thyroid function at the cellular level. They explore Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, reverse T3, DNA and RNA interventions, iodine, adrenal health, and why symptoms—not just lab values—should guide treatment. This conversation challenges conventional thyroid care while offering a fascinating look at emerging approaches to personalized endocrine medicine. Dr. Daryl Turner is a hormone and thyroid specialist, medical researcher, and founder of Nitek Medical. With more than two decades of research and clinical innovation, he developed the patented Thyroflex System to assess thyroid function beyond conventional blood testing. His work focuses on cellular endocrinology, autoimmune thyroid disease, hormone optimization, and personalized approaches to treating Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, and complex thyroid dysfunction. Dr. Turner lectures internationally on advanced thyroid care and has appeared on numerous national television programs, including The Dr. Phil Show, The Doctors, Today, and the Discovery Channel.  Website: https://www.nitekmedical.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NitekMedical   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NiTekMedicalInc  PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/ CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavorites FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom FTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

  5. Jul 14

    What Happens When Doctors Can't Speak Freely? 

    What happens when a physician's clinical judgment conflicts with institutional policy? In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. John Humiston to discuss his journey from conventional family medicine into integrative care, his philosophy of treating root causes rather than symptoms, and the events that ultimately led to the suspension of his medical license after issuing vaccine exemptions based on individualized patient assessments. Their conversation explores the evolving relationship between medicine, patient autonomy, informed consent, physician free speech, and the importance of maintaining integrity when making difficult clinical decisions. Regardless of where listeners stand on these issues, this episode invites thoughtful discussion about the role of physicians, ethics, and individualized care in modern healthcare. Dr. John Humiston, DO, is a board-certified family physician with nearly three decades of clinical experience in conventional and integrative medicine. After serving as a battalion surgeon in the U.S. Marine Corps and practicing family medicine across California, Indiana, and Mexico, he developed a passion for identifying the root causes of chronic illness rather than simply treating symptoms. Throughout his career, Dr. Humiston has integrated nutrition, herbal medicine, hormone optimization, brain health, and functional therapies into patient care while advocating for individualized medicine, informed consent, and physician autonomy.  Website: https://www.a4m.com/john-e-humiston.html  PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/ CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavorites FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom FTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

  6. Jul 7

    The Root Cause of Pain Most Treatments Miss 

    What if chronic pain isn’t caused by aging—but by tissues that never fully healed? In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with osteopathic physician Dr. David Nebbeling to explore how osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), prolotherapy, neurotherapy, and regenerative medicine help the body repair itself instead of simply masking symptoms. They discuss why structure and function are inseparable, how scars and the nervous system can become hidden pain generators, and why many patients continue to hurt even after surgery or injections. From ligament healing to platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cells, and the philosophy behind osteopathic medicine, this conversation highlights a truly root-cause approach to pain and recovery.  Dr. David Nebbeling, DO, is a pioneering osteopathic physician and the founder of Advanced Osteopathic Health in Lansing, Michigan. With nearly four decades of clinical experience, he has dedicated his career to helping patients move beyond symptom management by addressing the root causes of chronic pain. Combining osteopathic manipulative medicine, prolotherapy, neurotherapy, ozone therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and regenerative medicine, Dr. Nebbeling specializes in restoring structural integrity and supporting the body's innate healing capacity. He is also an educator, speaker, and longtime mentor in regenerative medicine and osteopathic principles. Website: https://www.michiganregenhealth.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nebbelingosteopathichealth882  This Podcast is Produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/ CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavorites FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom FTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

  7. Jun 30

    Why Progesterone Is The Most Overlooked Hormone In Women’s Health 

    When most people think about hormone balance, they think about estrogen. But according to pharmacist and hormone expert Carol Petersen, progesterone may be the hormone women need most—and the one most often overlooked. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Carol to discuss the critical role progesterone plays in perimenopause, menopause, PMS, heavy menstrual bleeding, fertility, sleep, mood, and nervous system health. They explore why progesterone deficiency often begins long before menopause, how chronic stress impacts hormone production, and why many women are being undertreated or improperly balanced with hormone therapy. This conversation offers a fresh perspective on bioidentical hormones and what true hormone balance really looks like. Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP, is a compounding pharmacist, certified nutritional practitioner, and founder of The Wellness by Design Project. With more than three decades of experience specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Carol has become a respected voice in women’s health and personalized medicine. Through education, coaching, writing, and clinical consultation, she helps women better understand hormone balance, navigate perimenopause and menopause, and make informed decisions about their health. This Episode is brought to you by Zeolite: Zeocharge is a "smart binder" made from supercharged zeolite powder, designed to help naturally remove unwanted toxins—like heavy metals and microtoxins—without stripping away the essential nutrients you need to thrive. Support your overworked system and find an exclusive discount for our listeners at: zeolitelabs.com/zeolitediscount Website: https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolpetersen17 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WellnessCarol Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ai0M1ZIgucAOjCdSypvVv YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewellnessbydesignproject   PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/ CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavorites FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom FTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

  8. Jun 23

    Tick Season Is Here: How To Protect Yourself And Your Family 

    Tick-borne illnesses are becoming more common across the United States, and many families are unsure how concerned they should be. In this solo episode, Dr. Jen breaks down what you need to know about Lyme disease, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Powassan virus, and practical tick prevention strategies. She shares the latest concerns surrounding tick-borne infections, explains why immune health plays a critical role in prevention and recovery, and offers actionable tips for protecting yourself and your family. Most importantly, Dr. Jen encourages listeners to approach these risks with preparation and knowledge rather than fear, emphasizing the importance of building a resilient immune system and having a plan before a tick bite happens. PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https://healthybydrjen.shop/ CHECK OUT a list of my Favorite products here: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/drjenfavorites FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom FTC: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you).  I truly appreciate your support of my channel. Thank you for watching! Video is not sponsored. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not contain any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only.  For any medical or health related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this podcast are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

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The Integrative Health Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jen Pfleghaar. Dr. Jen is a double board certified physician (Emergency Medicine and Integrative Medicine). This podcast is meant to educate and empower about important health topics. Dr.Jen's passion is to get to the root cause of disease and prevent illness.  Dr. Jen will feature guests who are experts in their fields and experiences in all things related to Integrative Medicine. From Hashimoto's to Breast Implant Illness, Dr. Jen and her guests will cover it all! Dr. Jen's special interests include thyroid, hashimotos, PCOS, hormones, estrogen dominance, gut health, peptides, supplements, mold illness, CIRS, Lyme disease, and all Invisible illnesses.Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a double board certified physician in Integrative Medicine and Emergency Medicine. She attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then went on to residency at St Vincent’s Mercy Medical Center for Emergency Medicine and spent one year flying with Life Flight as a flight physician. Dr. Jen now works at local emergency rooms in the community and virtually practicing Integrative Medicine. She is a graduate from The University of Arizona: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine's fellowship program. Dr. Jen loves speaking and lectures to physicians at conferences including the AOA (American Osteopathic Association). She hosts the podcast The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen. Her own health history of Hashimoto’s (which is now in remission) sparked her interest in Integrative Medicine. She is very passionate about helping patients with chronic disease and teaching them now to let the body heal itself.  She is a published author of the book- Eat. Sleep. Move. Breathe: A Beginner's Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle. She is a board member for IDA- Invisible Disabilities Association. Her hobbies include spending time with her husband and four children, being in nature, weightlifting, caring for her chickens on her minifarm in Tennessee and reading the Bible. For more information on Dr. Jen please visit: www.healthybydrjen.com 

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