Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina

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Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina Podcast

In a world of influencers posing as experts, and a time when the public’s trust in media is at an all time low, especially when it comes to nutrition and diets, Dr. Melina presents the Practically Healthy podcast. Drawing from her 20+ years experience as a nutrition MD and media contributor, along with cutting edge scientific studies and REAL facts, Dr. Melina will translate the latest health and wellness trends into what you should do, can do and will do to live your happiest, healthiest, best version of yourself.

  1. JAN 10

    Thyroid Health: Empowering you for Optimal Autoimmune Disease Management

    Thyroid conditions affect roughly 1 in 8 women- could you be one of them? Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly, function medicine expert joins on episode 49 of the Practically Healthy podcast to share her experience of living with autoimmune disease and empowering those affected to live their best health.    Dr. Bojana shares her intimate story of discovering her own diagnosis as the impetus for her journey from internal medicine to functional medicine. She shares that women are 5-8 times more likely to develop thyroid disease than men and the doctors discuss symptoms of thyroid disfunction Including fatigue, weight gain and anemia. The doctors lament that these symptoms are often overlooked or brushed off as symptoms of classic aging conditions.    Dr. Bojana explains the appropriate time to ask your doctor to get tested for antibodies and explains lifestyle and nutrition interventions that can positively (or negatively!) impact your thyroid function. Gut health, Vitamin D, stress management and Brazil nuts are all mentioned- tune in for specific guidance and Dr. Bojana’s top Practically Healthy tip for wellness.    To learn more about Dr. Bojana, visit her website at drbojana.com or follow her at @dr_bojana.

    36 min

  2. 12/26/2023

    Calm Your Mind With Food: Dr. Uma Naidoo

    Described as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space, Nutritional Psychiatrist, trained chef and international best seller, Dr. Uma Naidoo joins Dr. Melina for a very special 50th episode of the Practically Healthy podcast.    Dr. Naidoo shares her expert perspective on mental health through the lense of nutritional psychiatry- more simply, “your mind on food”. Dr. Naidoo reframes food as a “tool” and empowers listeners to use nutrition to help mitigate conditions from depression, anxiety and libido to bipolar disorder. She discussed foods “you should embrace” and foods "you should step back from” as prescriptive tools to match each specific condition.   Dr. Naidoo shares wisdom from her groundbreaking new book, Calm Your Mind With Food which provides actionable strategies to help empower and guide the reader to mitigate anxiety through food. Tune in to learn Dr. Naidoo’s nemonic, CALMS, which lists her top recommended foods to help calm the mind. The episode closes with a Practically Healthy potato chip “swap" from Dr. Naidoo- you won’t want to miss this tip!   To learn more about Dr. Naidoo, visit her website umanaidoomd.com or follow her @drumanaidoo. Purchase her new book, “Calm Your Mind With Food” on her website or everywhere books are sold.

    40 min

  3. 12/06/2023

    How to Maintain your Weight During the Holidays: Bonus Episode by Dr. Melina

    With 20+ years as a Physician Nutritionist specializing in weight loss, Dr. Melina Jampolis knows a thing or two about keeping the scale in check- tune in to hear her take the center mic in this special episode where she details her top tips to maintain your weight during the holiday season.   Dr. Melina kicks off by disclaiming that it is too psychologically challenging to LOSE weight during the holidays, but instead, you should aim to MAINTAIN your weight. She shares that the average person gains 1-2 pounds over the holidays, but research shows that overweight individuals tend to gain closer to 5-10 pounds.    The doctor details her top 10 research-supported tips including never go to a party famished, downsize your plate, and survey the buffet before filling your plate. Tune in to hear them all! Practically Healthy hacks and tricks are shared too.   Dr. Melina introduces the listeners to LEAN by her new company, Ahara- a probiotic scientifically proven to support healthy weight management and body fat reduction and FIBER by Ahara which supports satiety, glucose and cholesterol metabolism. Both supplements are available at ahara.com. SAVE $25 on supplement purchases with code PHPodcast.   To learn more about Dr. Melina, follow her at @drmelina or visit drmelina.com. Learn about her precision nutrition company, Ahara, at ahara.com or @aharacorp.   The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships, supplements and testing purchases with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

    16 min

  4. 11/01/2023

    Dr. David Katz: How to Eat for Healthy Vital People on a Healthy Vital Planet

    Dr. David Katz, specialist in Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine/Public Health, and Lifestyle Medicine joins on episode 48 of the Practically Healthy podcast to share his vast knowledge about HOW TO EAT for healthy vital people on a healthy, vital planet.   The doctors discuss their perspectives on health- how “living healthfully” can be perceived as a full time job, their shared objective of adding not only years to life, but life to years, and shift the perspective of “health” as being much more than “the absence of disease”.   Dr. Katz reminds listeners of the diminished state of the planet including soil deterioration, poor air quality, aquifer degradation and more. He highlights the three lenses through which he determines how we should eat: impact on human health, potential cruelty/abuse to animals and planetary impact/ environmental footprint. Tune in to learn the number one food he recommends we cut back on.   The doctors share the 6 Pilars of lifestyle medicine: feed, forks, fingers, sleep, stress and love- and discuss how bundling Pilars creates opportunities for further healthy lifestyle behaviors. The doctors share their best practical tips for healthy living- tune in to hear these life changing hacks!   To learn more about Dr. Katz or his company Diet ID, visit davidkatz.com or dietID.com. Dr. Katz’s wife’s nutritious and delicious recipes for busy families can be found at Cuisinity.com    The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

    45 min

  5. 09/28/2023

    Your Healthiest Healthy: Samantha Harris

    Dancing with the Stars TV Host, Author and Certified Health Coach, Samantha Harris joins on episode 47 of the Practically Healthy podcast to share the story of her breast cancer diagnosis at age forty and how to proactively take control of your health for a longer, cleaner, happier life.     Samantha gets personal and shares her incredible story of self advocacy in continuing to seek answers about the lump in her breast despite a series of clear medical check ups. Dr. Melina applauds her persistence and reminds listeners that we must advocate for our own health. Unlike 5-10% of breast cancer cases, Samantha reveals that her cancer was not hereditary and therefore was likely caused by her lifestyle.   Dr. Melina introduces the listener to epigenetics- how our behaviors and lifestyle “turn on” and “turn off” certain genes- which can be influenced heavily by what we eat, stress levels, exercise, sleep quality and more. Samantha shares the many ways in which she- and the listener- can live a longer, cleaner, less stressful life. Tune in to hear her simple and practical tips to help maximize health, energy and happiness in this inspiring and informative episode!   To learn more about Samantha Harris, follow her @samanthaharrisTV. Her book, “Your Healthiest Healthy” can be purchased on Amazon.   The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off paid memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

    41 min

  6. 09/13/2023

    All About Magnesium: Dr. Taylor Wallace, America’s Favorite Food Scientist

    Nearly HALF of all Americans don’t get enough MAGNESIUM from food- the essential nutrient involved in over 600 enzymatic reactions throughout the body. Dr. Melina welcomes America’s Favorite Food Scientist, Dr. Taylor Wallace to episode 46 of the Practically Healthy podcast to talk about the important nutrient needed by every cell in your body.   Dr. Wallace shares the many benefits of magnesium including supporting brain health, bone health, helping lower blood pressure, and regularity. Studies suggests magnesium additionally supports sleep, mitochondrial function, mood and PMS, though more research is needed. Dr. Melina shares that magnesium is one of the essential nutrients her new company, Ahara is focusing on, and the doctors concur on a “food first” and supplementing if needed approach to getting the nutrients your body needs.    The doctors list top food sources of magnesium, in addition to the potential benefits of specific types of magnesium supplements. Dr. Wallace shares the practical tips he employs to get more magnesium in his diet- tune in to hear his favorite oven fried chicken and spinach salad recipe! To learn more about Dr. Wallace, follow him @drtaylorwallace.   The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

    31 min

  7. 08/31/2023

    Choline: The Essential Nutrient You’ve Probably Never Heard Of : Dr. Steve Zeisel

    Did your mother consume enough choline while you were in utero? Your cognition scores and likelihood of developing dementia just may depend on it! Dr. Melina welcomes international choline expert and precision nutrition pioneer, Dr. Steve Zeisel to episode 45 of the Practically Healthy podcast.   Dr. Zeisel joins to share his fascinating research study that lead to the discovery of the essential nutrient choline in 1998. He explains how some people, depending on their life stage and genetic signatures, are able to make choline, while others have to rely on food (or supplements) to get adequate amounts. The doctors share the effects of inadequate choline levels which can including muscle deterioration, fatty liver disease, memory loss, and dementia. The importance of choline intake during pregnancy and the first few years of life are highlighted for long term brain health of the baby.   Dr. Melina explains why choline is an essential nutrient featured in her precision nutrition company, Ahara, which empowers people to learn their unique choline requirements through genetic testing, and receive a personalized nutrition plan that helps them optimize their levels. Dr. Zeisel echoes the importance of genetic testing and supplementing only if needed.   In addition to eggs (don’t throw out the yolk!), visit usda.gov for a database of which foods contain choline. To learn more about Dr. Zeisel’s many projects, visit Genate.com and SNPtherapeutics.com.    The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

    39 min

  8. 08/16/2023

    Younger You: Dr. Kara Fitzgerald

    Live longer and live better through science- Dr. Kara Fitzgerald joins on episode 44 of the Practically Healthy podcast to share that “our genes are not our destiny” and the implications of her groundbreaking scientific trial showing biological age reversal in humans.   The doctors explain the difference between chronological age (your age in years) and biologic age- the age of your cells that determines why people may have a more youthful appearance, feel younger and most importantly, a lower risk of every major disease, since aging is the biggest contributing factor for each.   Dr. Fitzgerald explains that DNA methylation is one of the main ways we influence which genes get "turned on” and “turned off”, which is influenced by lifestyle factors. By favorably influencing DNA methylation, we can not only reduce biological age, but increase our health span and lifespan.   You’ll learn the top methylation accelerators including drinking alcohol, lack of sleep, stress along with methylation decelerators- exercise, quality sleep, decreasing sedentary activity and nutrition which is one of the most powerful ways to influence methylation. The doctors highlight a food first approach and share foods (including herbs and spices!)  that help slow aging and maximize your genetic potential- tune in to hear their top recommends!   Learn more about Dr. Fitzgerald and her body of work at drkarafitzgerald.com or follow @drkarafitzgerald. Dr. Fitzgerald also hosts a podcast called “New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, Epigenetics” where she discussed the science and research behind medicine, longevity, epigenetics and more.   The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

    39 min
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In a world of influencers posing as experts, and a time when the public’s trust in media is at an all time low, especially when it comes to nutrition and diets, Dr. Melina presents the Practically Healthy podcast. Drawing from her 20+ years experience as a nutrition MD and media contributor, along with cutting edge scientific studies and REAL facts, Dr. Melina will translate the latest health and wellness trends into what you should do, can do and will do to live your happiest, healthiest, best version of yourself.

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