Natural Strategies to Address Cardiovascular Health in Women

Natural Strategies to Address Cardiovascular Health in Women

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated in female patients. Women experience different symptoms, different risk timelines, and different physiological triggers than men — and the consequences of missing those distinctions can be fatal.   In this episode of the OneMedicine Podcast, host Rob Lutz sits down with Dr. Sarah Hung, a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist practicing in Naperville, Illinois, to explore natural and integrative strategies for addressing cardiovascular health in women across every stage of life.   Dr. Sarah brings a clinically grounded, highly practical perspective — drawing on advanced lipid testing, targeted supplementation, dietary protocols, and real-world patient cases to paint a detailed picture of what comprehensive cardiovascular care for women actually looks like in practice.   Whether you're working with a post-partum patient in her 30s showing early signs of hypertension, a perimenopausal woman in her 50s navigating shifting lipid panels and body composition changes, or an elderly patient with elevated inflammatory markers, this conversation offers actionable insights you can bring directly to your practice.   You'll come away with a deeper understanding of the testing you should be ordering, the supplements that have the strongest evidence, and why — for lasting results — food and lifestyle will always be the foundation.     Key Moments:   ●     00:00 - Intro ●     09:33 - Women's atypical heart attack symptoms and identification rates ●     16:09 - Advanced lipid testing and unstable plaque markers ●     46:48 - Clinical strategies for women in their 30s, 50s, and 80s      Speaker Bio: Sarah Hung, ND, MSOM, Lac - is a board certified Naturopathic Physician, licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. Her goal is to bring natural healing methods such as looking for the root cause, medicinal plants and herbs and utilizing food as medicine to others so they can feel empowered to heal themselves. Her tools of choice in her clinical practice include nutrition, functional laboratory testing and custom herbal formulations, and she specializes in reproductive and endocrine disorders, cardiometabolic wellness, healthy aging, as well as nutritional and herbal strategies to support brain and neurotransmitter balance. In her free time, she enjoys spending time performing music and enjoying time with family and friends. As a natural foods enthusiast, she enjoys preparing a variety of delicious and healthy meals from a variety of cultures and spending time in nature.     Related content and links:   The Aging Female Heart: Beyond the Male Model of Cardiovascular Care: https://todayspractitioner.com/womens-health/the-aging-female-heart-beyond-the-male-model-of-cardiovascular-care/ [https://todayspractitioner.com/womens-health/the-aging-female-heart-beyond-the-male-model-of-cardiovascular-care/]   Resveratrol: A Versatile Anti-Inflammatory Agent Across Multiple Conditions - https://todayspractitioner.com/healthy-aging/resveratrol-a-versatile-anti-inflammatory-agent-across-multiple-conditions/ [https://todayspractitioner.com/healthy-aging/resveratrol-a-versatile-anti-inflammatory-agent-across-multiple-conditions/]   Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol) and Hypertension: Effects on Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health - https://todayspractitioner.com/cardiovascular-health/coenzyme-q10-ubiquinol-and-hypertension-effects-on-blood-pressure-and-cardiovascular-health/ [https://todayspractitioner.com/cardiovascular-health/coenzyme-q10-ubiquinol-and-hypertension-effects-on-blood-pressure-and-cardiovascular-health/]   Understanding Advanced Lipid Testing for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment - https://todayspractitioner.com/cardiovascular-health/understanding-advanced-lipid-testing-for-cardiovascular-risk-assessment/ [https://todayspractitioner.com/cardiovascular-health/understanding-advanced-lipid-testing-for-cardiovascular-risk-assessment/]     Thanks for listening in. I hope you found today’s episode interesting and came away with a few insights you can apply to your practice. If you want to go deeper on this topic or anything else, please visit https://todayspractitioner.com [https://todayspractitioner.com]  and consider registering for our weekly newsletter as well.   Thanks again, and I hope you’ll join us next time.

The 6-Month Toxic Mold Detox Protocol

The 6-Month Toxic Mold Detox Protocol   This episode is sponsored by Detox Pure Elements [https://practitioner.detoxpure.com/]- https://practitioner.detoxpure.com [https://practitioner.detoxpure.com]   Dr. Andrew Campbell — clinical immunologist, toxicologist, and author of 100+ peer-reviewed studies — joins host Rob Lutz to discuss the underrecognized epidemic of mycotoxin illness. From autism and MS to Alzheimer's and Crohn's disease, mycotoxins masquerade as conditions practitioners treat daily. Dr. Campbell outlines his evidence-based six-month protocol — covering antifungals, eight specific supplements, and anti-inflammatory nutrition — and explains why popular treatments like binders and glutathione may be doing more harm than good.   ●     Mycotoxins: The Great Masquerader Across Life Stages @ 16:26 ●     Four-Part Evidence-Based Treatment Protocol @ 25:14 ●     Why Popular Treatments Like Binders Don't Work @ 31:04   Bio: Dr Andrew Campbell is a medical clinician, researcher, and internationally recognized expert in clinical immunology and toxicology. He specializes in treating complex chronic illnesses related to toxic exposures, including mold and mycotoxins, Lyme disease, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and immune dysfunction.   Dr. Campbell has published more than 100 peer-reviewed studies and textbook chapters and has lectured nationally and internationally for over 25 years, including at Oxford University and Harvard Medical School. He has served as Medical Director and Advisor to multiple clinical and laboratory organizations and was named Top Medical Consultant of the Year (2020) by the International Association of Top Professionals.   His clinical interests include toxic effects of chemicals, mycotoxins, toxic mold, Lyme, and publishing studies on these subjects.   Links to Related Content and Resources:   ●     The Brain, the Gut and Misconceptions on Toxic Molds and Mycotoxins [https://todayspractitioner.com/mycotoxins/the-brain-the-gut-and-misconceptions-on-toxic-molds-and-mycotoxins/] (Webinar with Dr Campbell)  - https://todayspractitioner.com/mycotoxins/the-brain-the-gut-and-misconceptions-on-toxic-molds-and-mycotoxins/ [https://todayspractitioner.com/mycotoxins/the-brain-the-gut-and-misconceptions-on-toxic-molds-and-mycotoxins/] ●     Toxic Mold & Mycotoxins Resource Center [https://todayspractitioner.com/toxic-mold-and-mycotoxins-resource-center-2/] - https://todayspractitioner.com/toxic-mold-and-mycotoxins-resource-center-2/ [https://todayspractitioner.com/toxic-mold-and-mycotoxins-resource-center-2/] ●     Wellness Detox Resource Center [https://todayspractitioner.com/wellness-detox-resource-center-2/] - https://todayspractitioner.com/wellness-detox-resource-center-2/ [https://todayspractitioner.com/wellness-detox-resource-center-2/] ●     The Great Masquerader: Mycotoxins in Clinical Practice [https://todayspractitioner.com/mycotoxins/the-great-masquerader-mycotoxins-in-clinical-practice/] - https://todayspractitioner.com/mycotoxins/the-great-masquerader-mycotoxins-in-clinical-practice/ [https://todayspractitioner.com/mycotoxins/the-great-masquerader-mycotoxins-in-clinical-practice/]   Thanks for listening in. I hope you found today’s episode interesting and came away with a few insights you can apply to your practice. If you want to go deeper on this topic or anything else, please visit https://todayspractitioner.com [https://todayspractitioner.com]  and consider registering for our weekly newsletter as well.   Thanks again, and I hope you’ll join us next time.

The Practitioner’s Toolkit for Inflammation

The Practitioner’s Toolkit for Inflammation:   Acute, Systemic and Chronic Inflammation and the Strategies That Work   This episode equips clinicians with a practical, layered approach to identifying, modulating, and resolving inflammation—across acute flare-ups, chronic systemic inflammation and disease-specific contexts—using nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation.   Inflammation is not the enemy—but dysregulated, unresolved inflammation is the root of most chronic disease. In this episode, Chris Meletis, ND provides practitioners with context-specific tools, not one-size-fits-all anti-inflammatory protocols.   Speaker Bio: Dr. Chris Meletis is an educator, international author, and lecturer. His personal mission is "Changing America's Health One Person at a Time." Dr. Meletis has authored 18 books and over 200 national scientific articles in journals including Natural Health, Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Life Extension, Natural Pharmacy, NDNR, and several journal articles on PubMed.gov. Dr. Meletis served as Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and Chief Medical Officer for 7 years for the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (now the National University of Natural Medicine). He was awarded the 2003 Physician of the Year by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He has a deep passion for helping the underprivileged and spearheaded the creation of 16 free natural medicine healthcare clinics in the Portland metropolitan area of Oregon. naturalmedman@hotmail.com [naturalmedman@hotmail.com]   Additional Information and Resources: Using CBD in a Clinical Practice [https://todayspractitioner.com/cannabis/using-cbd-in-a-clinical-practice/] - https://todayspractitioner.com/cannabis/using-cbd-in-a-clinical-practice/ A Natural Way to Help with Pain and Inflammation [https://todayspractitioner.com/cannabis/a-natural-way-to-help-with-pain-and-inflammation/] - https://todayspractitioner.com/cannabis/a-natural-way-to-help-with-pain-and-inflammation/ Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Inflammation through Cannabinoids [https://todayspractitioner.com/cannabis/omega-3-fatty-acids-reduce-inflammation-through-cannabinoids/] - https://todayspractitioner.com/cannabis/omega-3-fatty-acids-reduce-inflammation-through-cannabinoids/ Counteracting Inflammaging with High Bioavailability CoQ10 and Omega-3s [https://todayspractitioner.com/cardiovascular-health/coq10-omega-3-inflammaging/] - https://todayspractitioner.com/cardiovascular-health/coq10-omega-3-inflammaging/ Dietary Measures for the Healing of Injury-induced Inflammation [https://todayspractitioner.com/omega-3-resource-center/dietary-measures-for-the-healing-of-injury-induced-inflammation/] - https://todayspractitioner.com/omega-3-resource-center/dietary-measures-for-the-healing-of-injury-induced-inflammation/   Thanks for listening in. I hope you found today’s episode interesting and came away with a few insights you can apply to your practice. If you want to go deeper on this topic or anything else, please visit https://todayspractitioner.com [https://todayspractitioner.com] and consider registering for our weekly newsletter as well.   Thanks again, and I hope you’ll join us next time.

Beyond Bugs: What Chronic Bloating Is Really Telling Us

In this episode, Angela Pifer, the "SIBO Guru", provides a comprehensive look at chronic bloating and why it's often more complex than just small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Some key takeaways: * Bloating is rarely just SIBO - there are many potential underlying causes, including digestive insufficiencies, motility issues, immune dysregulation, mold exposure, and more. * The standard SIBO treatment approach of repeated antibiotics often leads to recurrence, as it doesn't address the root causes. * Assessing and supporting the vagus nerve, mitochondrial function, and overall terrain is crucial for resolving chronic bloating. * Testing should be personalized based on the individual's health history and presentation, not just automatically checking for SIBO. * Simple lifestyle interventions like improving sleep, reducing stress, and optimizing digestion can make a big difference. Angela shares her expertise in functional and integrative approaches to get to the bottom of chronic gut symptoms. This is a must-listen for any clinician struggling with persistent bloating.   Speaker Bio: Angela Pifer, FMN, CN, LN, has been in clinical practice as a Functional Medicine Nutritionist for two decades. She holds a Master's degree in Nutritional Science, graduating at the top of her class from Bastyr University in 2005. Angela is an authority on everything gut, specializing in functional gut disorders from the beginning of her career. The focus of her practice is to find the root cause of chronic GI symptoms. She is a GI Health Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, and Licensed Certified Nutritionist, and focuses all her continued education on GI conditions. Angela sits on the Scientific Advisory Board of Physicians’ Choice, which sells the number one ordered probiotic on Amazon. She is known affectionately to her patients as ‘SIBO Guru’ for her focus and success in treating SIBO (small intestinal bowel overgrowth) over the past 12 years. She is also the creator of Simply SIBO (FODMAP recipe site to help people dealing with IBS and SIBO expand their diet), GutRx Gurus Bone Broth, and Functional Medicine Shop founder. Contact:  ·         Website - https://siboguru.com/ ·         Email - angelap@siboguru.com   Additional Information and Resources: SIBO Resource Center [https://todayspractitioner.com/sibo-resource-center/]: a collection of articles and research on the topic - https://todayspractitioner.com/sibo-resource-center/ [https://todayspractitioner.com/sibo-resource-center/]   The Missing Piece in SIBO Treatment: Beyond Eradication [https://todayspractitioner.com/sibo/the-missing-piece-in-sibo-treatment-beyond-eradication/] –  https://todayspractitioner.com/sibo/the-missing-piece-in-sibo-treatment-beyond-eradication/ [https://todayspractitioner.com/sibo/the-missing-piece-in-sibo-treatment-beyond-eradication/] Thanks for listening in. I hope you found today’s episode interesting and came away with a few insights you can apply to your practice. If you want to go deeper on this topic or anything else, please visit https://todayspractitioner.com [https://todayspractitioner.com] and consider registering for our weekly newsletter as well.   Thanks again, and I hope you’ll join us next time.

From Support to Resilience: Rethinking Immune Health

What if “supporting the immune system” isn’t enough? In this thought-provoking episode, a panel of integrative practitioners explores how to move beyond short-term immune support toward lasting immune resilience-the body’s capacity to adapt, recover, and maintain balance through life’s physical and emotional stressors.   Join us as we unpack the key pillars that influence resilient immunity: emotional balance and nervous system regulation, effective drainage and detoxification pathways, and the foundational role of gut health. Together, these systems determine not just how the body defends itself, but how it restores equilibrium after challenge.    Key Takeaways: ●     Discover the difference between immune support and immune resilience, and why it matters for long-term patient outcomes. ●     Understand how emotional regulation and stress physiology shape immune adaptability. ●     Explore how proper drainage and detoxification help maintain internal balance and optimal immune function. ●     Learn how gut integrity and microbial diversity provide the foundation for sustained resilience     Speaker Bios:   Emily Hartsfield, ND Dr. Hartsfield is a Naturopathic Physician and leads Practitioner Support and  Product Quality at Energetix. Dr. Hartsfield earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA., received her BSc in Biology with a concentration in Medical Laboratory Science from Auburn University at Montgomery, and holds an associate’s degree in Bioscience Technology. ehartsfield@energetix.com [ehartsfield@energetix.com]   Tracy Wakefield Southwick, MBSR-MP, ND, HHP, CNA, AMP Dr. Southwick has dedicated over 30 years to the natural health field after overcoming a chronic “incurable” illness through natural therapies, a journey that ignited her passion for holistic healing. She founded Heights of Health in Houston, now a leading naturopathic clinic with a team of eight practitioners serving clients locally and globally, and later established the Mind Body Spirit Release® Academy, an accredited school training practitioners in her proprietary techniques. A frequent guest on Fox 26 Houston, podcasts, and wellness summits, Tracy continues to educate and inspire professionals and individuals alike to embrace authentic, mind-body-spirit approaches to health and self-healing. tracy@heightsofhealth.com [tracy@heightsofhealth.com]   Jason Albracht, DC Dr. Albracht is a Texas born and proud third generation chiropractor and has been in practice since 2004. Dr. Albracht's main goal is to help patients uncover the hidden, causative factors that are obstructing the ability to thrive. He uses specific Adjusting techniques along with Bioenergetic and Nutrition Response Testing© to identify and correct these underlying issues. Dr. Albracht is passionate about learning the very best way to help his patients. dralbracht@gmail.com [dralbracht@gmail.com]   Thanks for listening in. I hope you found today’s episode interesting and came away with a few insights you can apply to your practice. If you want to go deeper on this topic or anything else, please visit https://todayspractitioner.com [https://todayspractitioner.com] and consider registering for our weekly newsletter as well.   Thanks again, and I hope you’ll join us next time.