Host: Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, FACN, IFMCP Guest: Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP You may have heard about the ketogenic diet. This high-fat, low-carbohydrate, moderate-protein dietary pattern has experienced a revival of sorts in the mainstream media and dieting world. But, before “keto” was a contemporary fad, how was it used? In fact, there is ~100 years of science supporting the ketogenic diet. To shed light on its history of use and elucidate practical areas of clinical application, Drs. Deanna Minich and Christopher…
Host: Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, FACN, IFMCP Guest: Christopher Keroack, MD, IFMCP You may have heard about the ketogenic diet. This high-fat, low-carbohydrate, moderate-protein dietary pattern has experienced a revival of sorts in the mainstream…
Rob Silverman, DC, MS, CNS, CCN; Clinical Director/Owner, Westchester Integrative Health The brain is the most nutrient- and energy-dependent organ in the body. It consists of 60% fat and has 80 billion neurons on average. The brain utilizes 20% of the blood and oxygen in the body. Dr. Silverman examines the vulnerability of the brain and how a concussion impacts the entire body. There are 3.8 million concussion reports annually. In this talk Dr. Silverman discusses how to treat the system instead of the symptom…
Rob Silverman, DC, MS, CNS, CCN; Clinical Director/Owner, Westchester Integrative Health The brain is the most nutrient- and energy-dependent organ in the body. It consists of 60% fat and has 80 billion neurons on…
Rob Silverman, DC, MS, CNS, CCN; Clinical Director/Owner, Westchester Integrative Health Dr. Silverman has based his practice on athletes and supports them to achieve an athletic advantage. In this talk Dr. Silverman explores injury and the injury cycle. He focuses on three simple phases of care: acute, subacute, and wellness and prevention. This talk helps healthcare practitioners identify which phase their athletic patients fall into and how to provide clinical support through targeted nutrition interventions. Watch the full MAPS Talk: View Now
Rob Silverman, DC, MS, CNS, CCN; Clinical Director/Owner, Westchester Integrative Health Dr. Silverman has based his practice on athletes and supports them to achieve an athletic advantage. In this talk Dr. Silverman explores injury and…
by Annalouise O’Connor, PhD, RD Dyslipidemia is defined as an abnormal level of lipids in the blood and is often described most simplistically as greater levels of total or low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad” cholesterol or particle number, or lower levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the “good” cholesterol. Dyslipidemia is linked with cardiovascular risk and is highly prevalent: The minority of adults (46.6%) in the US have on-target total cholesterol levels (<200mg/dL).1 With cardiovascular disease (CVD) responsible for one in every…
by Annalouise O’Connor, PhD, RD Dyslipidemia is defined as an abnormal level of lipids in the blood and is often described most simplistically as greater levels of total or low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the…
by Bianca Garilli, ND A reduction in muscle mass, strength, and function reduce the independence and health of aging adults. Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle tissue typically associated with the natural aging process, also increases the risk for morbidity and mortality through its association with chronic illnesses including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. The greater the degree of sarcopenia, the higher the risk of these disease processes.1-2 Sarcopenia can be slowed through routine engagement in exercise, including strength or resistance…
by Bianca Garilli, ND A reduction in muscle mass, strength, and function reduce the independence and health of aging adults. Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle tissue typically associated with the natural aging process,…
by Lewis Chang, PhD The Mediterranean diet (MED), characterized by a high consumption of plant-based foods, less red meat, and using olive oil as the main source of fat, is one of the healthiest diets. A study found that MED might also prolong brain health and function in cognitively healthy middle-aged individuals.1 According to an earlier systematic review of cohort studies and randomized controlled trials, adherence to MED was associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease…
by Lewis Chang, PhD The Mediterranean diet (MED), characterized by a high consumption of plant-based foods, less red meat, and using olive oil as the main source of fat, is one of the…
by Milene Brownlow, PhD This 3-part blog series explores the history (Part 1), mechanisms and evidence (Part 2) underlying the neuroprotective effects of the ketogenic diet. In the final part 3, let’s investigate the current scientific evidence in support of the ketogenic diet (KD) as a therapeutic approach for specific neurological disorders. Preclinical study evidence In rodents, diet-induced ketosis has been shown to reverse motor deficits in a model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),1 reduce lesion volume after traumatic brain…
by Milene Brownlow, PhD This 3-part blog series explores the history (Part 1), mechanisms and evidence (Part 2) underlying the neuroprotective effects of the ketogenic diet. In the final part 3, let’s investigate…
Mark Houston, MD, MS, FAHA, FASH, DABC; Internist & Cardiovascular Specialist; Director, Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology The burden of coronary artery disease in the American patient population is significant, but treatment modalities have not changed. Dr. Houston explores what he feels will truly reduce the top five risk factors of coronary artery disease and improve patient outcomes. In this talk, he discusses new ways of looking at noninvasive technology to support heart disease patients and dives into the Functional Medicine approach…
Mark Houston, MD, MS, FAHA, FASH, DABC; Internist & Cardiovascular Specialist; Director, Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology The burden of coronary artery disease in the American patient population is significant, but treatment modalities…
Mark Houston, MD, MS, FAHA, FASH, DABC; Internist & Cardiovascular Specialist; Director, Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology Hypertension is not a disease. Dr. Mark Houston claims that hypertension is the manifestation of an abnormal vascular system. In this talk Dr. Houston gets back to the basics by looking at biochemical pathways and exploring what factors precipitate a hypertensive response or high blood pressure. He covers the thought process he uses with his patients in utilizing the Functional Medicine approach. The full video for the…
Mark Houston, MD, MS, FAHA, FASH, DABC; Internist & Cardiovascular Specialist; Director, Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology Hypertension is not a disease. Dr. Mark Houston claims that hypertension is the manifestation of an abnormal vascular…
by Milene Brownlow, PhD In addition to their original use as an anticonvulsant treatment (explored in Part 1 of this blog series), ketogenic diets (KDs) are increasingly viewed as a promising metabolic therapy for other neurological conditions. But first, an important question: Are KDs neuroprotective because of the reduction in glucose and insulin levels or due to the presence of ketones? Answer: Both. On the one hand, chronic consumption of refined sugar and starches results in systemic inflammation in the…
by Milene Brownlow, PhD In addition to their original use as an anticonvulsant treatment (explored in Part 1 of this blog series), ketogenic diets (KDs) are increasingly viewed as a promising metabolic therapy…
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