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The Science of Natural Healing
Season 1
202024 episodes
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- S1 E1 - Shifting the Health-Care ParadigmMay 31, 202027minInvestigate the fundamental paradigm of Western medicine - its strength in the treatment of symptoms and its relative deemphasis on illness prevention and long-term health concerns. In contrast, consider an approach to healthcare focusing on the whole human being, integrating the elements of your environment, genes, lifestyle, nutrition, and mental/psychological makeup.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E2 - Understanding Holistic Integrative MedicineMay 31, 202031minHolistic integrative medicine creates a bridge between Western medicine and the world's other evidence-based healing traditions, making a spectrum of health-care approaches available to you. Learn the philosophy underlying integrative medicine, rooted in partnering with the patient, finding the underlying causes of disease, and caring for the body, mind, and spirit.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E3 - You Are More Than Your GenesMay 31, 202028minHighlight the critical relationship between your genes and how you live your life. Investigate the ways in which nutrition, lifestyle, and stress can affect the outcome of your inborn genetic makeup. Explore the fields of nutrigenomics and pharmacogenomics, which study the interaction of nutrition and medications with the genes.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E4 - Food MattersMay 31, 202029minHolistic integrative medicine speaks deeply to the connection between food and health outcomes. Here, track scientific findings that demonstrate how the food you eat directly affects your heart health as well as numerous medical conditions. Learn about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and the kinds of foods that promote optimal health.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E5 - Not All Foods Are Created EqualMay 31, 202033minCertain key foods have unique properties that set them apart as nutrition "superstars." Starting with the importance of whole foods and fiber, study the most healthful foods in different categories, including grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and proteins, and grasp how the way you cook food affects its nutritional value.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E6 - Natural Approaches to InflammationMay 31, 202031minInflammation, a fundamental protective reaction of your body, is also a pathway to many diseases. Discover the multiple causes of chronic inflammation, from pollutants and bacteria to stress and sleep disorders. Learn how to use food as medicine, emphasizing a variety of foods, herbs, and spices that prevent and/or reverse inflammation.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E7 - Food Sensitivity and the Elimination DietMay 31, 202031minPerhaps surprisingly, numerous physical symptoms and medical conditions can be triggered by sensitivity to foods. Study the six primary food groups related to food sensitivity and allergy, examine the astonishing data linking them to conditions such as migraines and arthritis, and learn about the elimination diet, which locates the specific source of food-related symptoms.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E8 - Vitamins and SupplementsMay 31, 202032minFocus on the central subject of natural supplements. First, investigate the natural products industry and how to determine the quality and purity of supplements you may use. Then study key supplements, including probiotics, selenium, and vitamin D, and their effectiveness in treatment and prevention of ulcerative colitis, diarrhea, and cancer.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E9 - Herbal RemediesMay 31, 202030minMany natural herbal substances have proven and significant healing properties. Discover the remarkable medicinal uses of aloe, ginger, and licorice for the GI tract, and of cranberry and saw palmetto for urogenital conditions. Also follow a case study showing the diagnosis and herbal treatment for a patient with chronic migraines.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E10 - Lowering Cholesterol NaturallyMay 31, 202028minPharmaceuticals are not the only avenue for reaching healthy cholesterol levels. Begin by investigating the two kinds of cholesterol and the triglycerides, and their role in your physiology. Learn about specific foods that raise and lower cholesterol and triglycerides, nutritious alternatives to animal protein, and key natural supplements for controlling your cholesterol.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E11 - Treating High Blood Pressure NaturallyMay 31, 202029minA surprisingly rich array of natural treatments is available to counteract high blood pressure. Review the startling statistics showing how blood pressure is lowered by both weight loss and reduced sodium intake. Also study the marked effects of foods, including garlic and seaweed, and micronutrients such as magnesium, vitamin D, and the enzyme CoQ10.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E12 - Treating Diabetes NaturallyMay 31, 202028minDiabetes is the result of a continuum that begins with the preconditions of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. Learn how all of these conditions are directly linked to lifestyle, and how to prevent and even reverse them through the kinds of foods you eat, healthy sleep patterns, and consistent exercise.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E13 - Stress and the Mind-Body ConnectionMay 31, 202029minIn your first look at stress, you investigate the body's stress response. Study the three stress hormones, the physiological changes they produce, and the unhealthy effects of both acute and chronic stress. Also track the psychological impact of stress, and stress's effects on the immune system and aging.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E14 - Turning Stress into StrengthMay 31, 202032minYour response to stress is intimately related to how you view the world. In learning to neutralize stress, map your own emotional life and consider research on the effects of positive emotions. Then learn a technique, using focused breathing and imagery, for reaching a positive feeling state and disarming the stress response.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E15 - Meditation, Yoga, and Guided ImageryMay 31, 202032minMind-body techniques are now shifting the paradigm of Western medicine. Learn practical ways to use them in your own life, and review their remarkable clinical effects, including the use of meditation for lowering blood pressure, yoga for treating spinal problems, and mantra repetition in treating post-traumatic stress disorder.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E16 - Natural Approaches to Mental HealthMay 31, 202028minHolistic medicine also offers many avenues for responding to issues of mental health and well-being. Here, explore research on the role of nutrition and nutrient deficiencies in depression and bipolar disorder. Consider holistic approaches to treating depression, including the specific uses of diet, exercise, herbal remedies, and light therapy.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E17 - Biofield TherapiesMay 31, 202032min"Biofield" or energy therapies, although controversial, show ample evidence of a positive impact on health. Study the principles of acupuncture, tai chi, homeopathy, and Healing Touch, as well as clinical data on their use in treating a spectrum of conditions, including pain, stress, and cardiac disease.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E18 - The Power of LoveMay 31, 202029minDo personal relationships affect health? Review the extensive clinical research correlating supportive parental, spousal, and social relationships - as well as optimism - with more favorable outcomes for major diseases. Consider the evidence for social connections as treatment for illness and as key ingredients of good health.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E19 - Spirituality in HealthMay 31, 202031minIncreasingly, research is showing a strong connection between spirituality and health. Investigate the evidence demonstrating greater resilience to disease among spiritually active people, and why this may be so. Explore the medical implications of depression and hopelessness, and how holistic medicine integrates physical, mental, and emotional healing.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E20 - Components of Spiritual WellnessMay 31, 202033minHolistic integrative medicine views spirituality as an element of optimal health. In approaching spiritual wellness, track research on forgiveness and positive thought and their effects, both physiological and psychological. Learn specific ways to develop an affirmative emotional outlook, including working with your internal thought patterns and practicing gratitude.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E21 - Applying the Lessons of Natural HealingMay 31, 202032minHere, a patient case study demonstrates the integrative approach to healing. Follow the story of a woman whose profile showed diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, and arthritis. See how a comprehensive health plan for her included the factors of dietary changes, micronutrients, specific exercise, stress-reduction tools, and social connection.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E22 - Ecology and HealthMay 31, 202028minIn critical ways, human health is directly linked to the health of our planet. Track the effects on human bodies of environmental factors, including climate change, air pollution, greenhouse gases, the livestock industry, and industrial chemicals, and consider approaches to addressing these matters effectively.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E23 - Healthy People, Healthy PlanetMay 31, 202031minLook at constructive actions that impact not only your own health, but the health of the planet. Investigate ecologically sound choices such as buying organic foods and reducing the use of plastics, as well as actions by governments and health-care facilities to eliminate hazardous substances and foster healthy food production.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E24 - You Are Your Own Best MedicineMay 31, 202032minConclude with a look at a final fundamental element of your healing: yourself. As provocative food for thought, review research on the question of why people heal and examine clinical evidence on the influence of the patient's outlook and beliefs on the healing process.This video is currently unavailable
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