The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen Dr. Jen

What is GLP-1?GLP-1 stands for Glucagon-Like Peptide-1.It is an incretin hormone produced in the gut, specifically in the intestines, in response to food intake.Functions of GLP-1Blood Sugar Regulation: GLP-1 stimulates the pancreas to release insulin in response to eating, which helps lower blood sugar levels. It also inhibits the release of glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar levels.Appetite Control: GLP-1 slows down gastric emptying, meaning it takes longer for food to leave the st...

Co-Founder and CEO of Green Goo, Jodi ScottI was pre-med with an MS in health psychology. In addition to working in private practice to assist disadvantaged patients in seeking medical and therapeutic care, I also trained resident physicians to bridge mind, body, and medicine as a tool for healthier lives. During this time, I started and operated several small businesses, which I lovingly refer to as “hobbies gone wild.” Meanwhile, my sister was in California learning to make medicine from pl...

Phil Micans has qualifications from the UK and the USA in Food & Vitamin Technology, Pharmacy and Biochemistry.He has been actively involved in preventative and regenerative medicine since the late 1980’s and has contributed to numerous books, magazines, radio, and TV shows on subjects connected to healthy aging.Currently, he is the Editor-in-Chief of the Aging Matters™ Magazine, the Assistant Editor to the Lifespan Medicine Journal and adviser to the British Longevity Society, the Stromb...

When Tony and Leona first learned about the outbreak of a novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China, their family had just recovered from a flu-like illness with mysterious symptoms. As SARS-CoV-2 spread throughout the world, hospitals in New York City were pushed to the brink of capacity and desperately needed ICU nurses. In the midst of an unprecedented national lockdown and mass contagion of fear, Leona signed up to be a travel nurse. She worked in COVID-19 ICUs at hospitals in New York City, Flor...

Dr. Nayan Patel is a sought after pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader in his industry. He has been working with physicians since 1999 to custom develop medication for their clients and design a patient-specific drug and nutrition regimen. He has been the pharmacist of choice to celebrities, CEO’s and physicians themselves. He recently published his first comprehensive book, “The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy.” After 11 years of clinical re...

Dr Ferree is the senior physician at Vine Medical Associates, in Atlanta, Georgia. She is double board certified in Family Medicine, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.Dr Ferree is an award-winning teacher of medical students and residents and has been on the faculty of Emory University, A4M, IPS, ACAM and SSRP.She has been a featured guest on several podcasts, including SuperHumanRadio, HealthMatters and YouniqueMedical.Dr Ferree uses bioidentical hormones, peptide therap...