Real Health Podcast
Real Health looks different for everyone. For some, it is about maintaining energy and vigor throughout life’s later years or achieving peak performance in athletics or work. For others, it may be about managing chronic disease to lessen its impact on the quality of life. Whatever Real Health means to you, we are here to help you along the way.
The Real Health Podcast was created to share the knowledge and experience of top Integrative Medical professionals. Our goal is to help people understand the basics of better health, give them the tools they need to feel their best, and help them make informed decisions about their own medical care.
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EPISODES:
Episode 70: How Intermittent Fasting Saved My Life
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, sits down with Jasmin Murphy, one of Riordan Clinic’s New Patient Coordinators. Jasmin describes her experience with intermittent fasting, which she turned to after a health incident made her decide she needed to prioritize herself and her health. [Listen]
Episode 69: The Role of Hydration in Cancer and Overall Health
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Jess Higgins Kelley, MNT, ONC, founder of the Oncology Nutrition Institute, discuss the importance of hydration and its role in cancer and overall health. [Listen]
Episode 68: The Link Between Dental Disease and Overall Health
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks with Dr. Doug Thompson, D.D.S., FAAM, ABAAHP. They discuss how important good oral health is to overall health. A reminder to listeners that good health starts in the gut, and the mouth is the gateway to the gut. [Listen]
Episode 67: Tips for Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks with fellow integrative oncologist and co-worker Dr. Stacy Dunn, ND, LAc, FABNO, FABORM, who shares thoughts and practical tips for breast cancer prevention. [Listen]
Episode 66: Building a Foundation in Integrative Oncology
In the latest episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks with Dr. Paul Anderson about his roots in general practice and naturopathic and integrative oncology and how patients can build a foundation to help themselves. [Listen]
Episode 65: A Second Look at Methylene Blue
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Dr. Thomas Levy, MD, JD, revisit the topic of methylene blue. They address the themes of some of the nearly 400 questions and comments received after their March episode, including how methylene blue works, how to take it, and general suggestions for dosing. [Listen]
Episode 64: The Stern Method: Saving Ryder
In the latest episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Ryan Sternagel, founder of The Stern Method, delve into the impactful story behind saving Ryder, Ryan’s son, who was diagnosed with cancer at only one year old. Ryan shares how his family’s experience throughout Ryder’s healing journey brought them to learn about building a healthy home free of toxins and how an integrative approach to healthcare was the best solution for their family. [Listen]
Episode 63: Welcome to Dr. Stacy Dunn
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, introduces Dr. Stacy Dunn, ND, LAc, FABNO, FABORM. Dr. Dunn joins the Riordan Clinic as the newest member of the integrative oncology team in the Overland Park location. [Listen]
Episode 62: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Riordan Clinic Co-Founder Olive W. Garvey
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Ann Garvey, granddaughter of Clinic Co-Founder Olive W. Garvey, sits down with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, to remember her grandmother and the role she played in establishing the Clinic in recognition of the anniversary of her birth. [Listen]
Episode 61: Using Genetics to Guide Health Choices
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Kashif Khan, author of “The DNA Way” and CEO of the DNA Company, discuss how understanding your personal functional genetics can help guide individual health choices. [Listen]
Episode 60: Impact of Metabolic Health and Lifestyle on Cancer
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Charles Meakin, MD, MHA, MS, owner of Meakin Metabolic Care, discuss how a focus on metabolic health and lifestyle choices can impact cancer care. They discuss how factors such as stress, social engagement, spiritual connections, diet, and exercise can influence the care and healing of cancer patients. [Listen]
Episode 59 – Importance of Amino Acids
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. David Minkoff, MD, Medical Director of the Lifeworks Wellness Center, discuss the importance of amino acids and how they are the building blocks for proteins. Many people are deficient in amino acids, which can lead to diabetes, obesity, cancer, and chronic diseases. [Listen]
Episode 58 – Better Bone Health
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Susan Brown, PhD, CNS, and director of The Center for Better Bones, discuss how an alkaline and pH-balanced diet, along with exercise and stress management can help preserve bone health. [Listen]
Episode 57 – Antioxidant Power of Methylene Blue
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, talks to Dr. Thomas Levy, MD, JD, and member of Riordan Clinic Board of Directors, about methylene blue. Originally created as a dye, methylene blue has been found to have powerful antioxidant properties beneficial in medical uses. [Listen]
Episode 56 – Anti-Cancer Food Choices
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO, discuss how nutrition and food choices can play a role in preventing cancer or help in healing following a diagnosis. [Listen]
Episode 55 – Intentional Choices Can Help Decrease Cancer Risk
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Overland Park Medical Director Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, discuss lifestyle choices people can make to help prevent a cancer diagnosis. [Listen]
Episode 54 – Remission Nutrition: Using Food as Medicine
In this episode of The Real Health Podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, discusses using nutrition as medicine with Jen Nolan, MS, BS, ONC, owner and lead oncology consultant at Remission Nutrition. They talk about why food matters and how making nutritional changes is a powerful tool for cancer patients and others. [Listen]
Episode 53 – Caring for Your Bones
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Riordan Clinic’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, is joined by Dr. John Neustadt, ND. They discuss Dr. Neustadt’s book “Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Approach to Osteoporosis” and how to identify and correct the factors that contribute to osteoporosis and fractures. [Listen]
Episode 52 – Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Reflects on 35 Years at Riordan Clinic
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, reflects on his 35 years at the Riordan Clinic, how he transitioned to holistic medicine, his role as a co-learner, and shares some insight into what is next for him. Join us in celebrating Dr. Ron’s 35 years at the clinic and listen to his thoughts about what those years have meant to him. [Listen]
Episode 51 – Role of Emotional Trauma in Cancer
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, and Megan Van Zyl, MA, NTP, owner and CEO of the Cancer Peace University, discuss the role emotions can play in the root causes of cancer. Cancer Peace University takes a terrain approach with clients to find the sources of emotional trauma that may have contributed to a cancer diagnosis. [Listen]
Episode 50 – How My Immune System Beat Cancer
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Riordan Clinic’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, is joined by Fred Evrard. They discuss how Fred used extended fasting, a strict ketogenic diet, and other techniques to heal himself from advanced colon cancer. [Listen]
Episode 49 – Treating and Resolving Chronic Pain
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Riordan Clinic’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, is joined by Dr. Dustin Moffitt, ND, to discuss the causes and treatments for chronic pain. The underlying causes of chronic pain can be surprising. Non-invasive treatments are available and can often bring patients relief. [Listen]
Episode 48 – Link Between Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Disease
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Riordan Clinic’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, is joined by Michael (Mike) Shaw, PA-C, ABAAHP, to discuss the link between metabolic syndrome and heart disease, and how the five indicators of metabolic disorders are directly related to a number of chronic illnesses. Many American adults have at least one risk factor for a metabolic disorder. [Listen]
Episode 47 – What Happens When You Finish Cancer Treatment?
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Riordan Clinic’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, is joined by Dr. Amy Rothenberg, ND, to discuss her book “You Finished Treatment, Now What? A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors.” Dr. Rothenberg was diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer herself in 2014 and realized there was a need to examine what to do after treatments end. She has practiced as a naturopathic doctor since 1986. [Listen] Dr. Rothenberg’s book is available at a 15% discount at the Nutrient Store. Click here to order.
Episode 46 – Prevention and Control of Breast Cancer
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two of Riordan Clinic’s integrative oncologists – Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, and Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO – discuss ways to prevent or control breast cancer. In this episode they discuss various lifestyle and other patterns such as stress, toxins, and metabolic and hormonal imbalances and how they contribute to cancer. They also discuss other factors that can be key to a potential breast cancer diagnosis and encourage women to feel empowered by the things in their lives that they can control. [Listen]
Episode 45 — Naturopathic Oncology with Dr. Dan Rubin and Dr. Lucas Tims
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, host Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, is joined by Dr. Dan Rubin, ND, FABNO, Founding President of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncAP) and Founder of Naturopathic Specialists, LLC, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, of the Riordan Clinic. They discuss the role that naturopathic medicine can play in oncology, credentialing for naturopathic practitioners, and Dr. Rubin’s connection to the Riordan Clinic. [Listen]
Episode 44 – Exploring Radical Remission with Dr. Kelly Turner
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, discusses radical remission with cancer researcher Dr. Kelly Turner, PhD. Her first book is also titled “Radical Remission” and features stories of individuals who have survived cancer without conventional therapies or when conventional therapies failed. They discuss lifestyle changes that were consistent and why addressing emotions and practicing spirituality play a key role in achieving remission. [Listen]
Episode 43 – Health and Environmental Risks of Glyphosate
In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, welcomes Dr. Stephanie Seneff, PhD, of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to discuss the health and environmental dangers of the common weed killer glyphosate. Dr. Seneff discusses her new book “The Toxic Legacy: How Glyphosate is Destroying Our Health and Environment.” She also discusses some health conditions possibly linked to the chemical and ways to potentially reduce exposure. [Listen]
Episode 42 – Surviving Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia with Glenn Sabin
Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, welcomes cancer coach and author Glenn Sabin, who in 1991 at the age of 28, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), which doctors called “uniformly fatal.” Dr. Ron and Glenn talk about his commitment to his own health and lifestyle changes and his book “N of 1,” which is the account of his use of natural methods to achieve remission. [Listen]
Bonus Episode – Patient Perspective with Steve Spencer
Steve Spencer and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, discuss Steve’s journey of treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer at the Riordan Clinic. He arrived after attempts at traditional care that had also left him with kidney problems and MRSA. Unable to walk into his first visit, he completed a 5K this spring. [Listen]
Episode 41 – Underlying Causes of Cancer
Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, and Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO, discuss ways that lifestyle and environment contribute to cancer more than genetics. Modifiable lifestyle factors include stress, immune function, dietary intake, toxic burden, and inflammation which can lead to a diagnosis of cancer. Comprehensive testing can help guide patients and providers to personalized treatment plans. [Listen]
Episode 40 – Functional Approach to Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Tereza Hubkova, MD
Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, welcomes Dr. Tereza Hubkova, MD, to discuss the whole-body approach to the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases as well as some potential causes for the conditions. They also discuss how patients can use diet, lifestyle choices, and environmental changes to help ease symptoms and prevent or delay autoimmune diagnosis. [Listen]
Episode 39 – The Trifecta with Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO
Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Riordan Clinic Chief Medical Officer, welcomes Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO, to the Real Health Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Winters explains her roots at the Riordan Clinic and her own experience with a stage 4 ovarian cancer diagnosis when she was in college. She beat the odds of survival and co-founded the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health and now trains other providers who want to more deeply understand metabolic and integrative approaches to cancer care for the whole person. [Listen]
Bonus Episode: Terrain Based Approach to Cancer – Circadian, Stress, and Emotion
Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, end their discussion about the terrain approach to integrative oncology in this bonus episode of the Real Health Podcast. Today’s episode features the final three of the 10 terrains: circadian, stress, and emotions and their impacts on cancer. Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas explain how genetics are only part of the equation when it comes to treating cancer and caring for the whole person. [Listen]
Bonus Episode: Terrain Based Approach to Cancer – Immunity and Microbiome
Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, continue their discussion about the terrain approach to integrative oncology in this bonus episode of the Real Health Podcast. Today’s episode features two of the 10 terrains: Immunity and Microbiome and their impacts on cancer. Dr. Ron and Dr. Lucas explain how genetics are only part of the equation when it comes to treating cancer and caring for the whole person. [Listen]
Episode 38 – Cancer Journey Inspires Believe Big with Ivelisse Page
In this episode, Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO, interviews Ivelisse Page, who founded Believe Big after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in her 30s. They discuss Ivelesse’s personal experience with cancer as well as a new clinical trial of mistletoe therapy. [Listen]
Bonus Episode: Terrain Based Approach to Cancer – Inflammation and Angiogenesis
Bonus Episode: Welcome, Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO
Dr. Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, introduces Dr. Kirsten West, ND, LAc, FABNO, the Riordan Clinic’s newest integrative oncology provider. She is a naturopathic oncologist and discusses her background and what inspired her to practice as a naturopath and oncologist. She began her practice with the Riordan Clinic on July 11, 2022. [Listen]
Bonus Episode: Terrain Based Approach to Cancer – Epigenetic, Metabolic, and Environmental
Episode 37 – Biological Dentistry and Risks of Mercury
Episode 36 – Vitamin D with Michael (Mike) Shaw, PA-C, ABAAHP
In this episode, host Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, and Michael (Mike) Shaw, PA-C, ABAAHP, discuss the benefits of pairing vitamin D3 with K2. Regular use can offer a wide variety of health benefits including helping boost the absorption of calcium, improving heart health and dental health, reducing inflammation, and improving mood and sleep. They also discuss target levels of vitamin D and the importance of checking levels regularly. [Listen]
Episode 35 – IV Nutritional Therapy with Dr. Virginia Osborne
Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, welcomes Dr. Virginia Osborne, ND. Dr. Osborne specializes in IV nutrient therapies. In this episode, she explains how IV nutrition can help enhance people’s health and helps heal from the inside out. She also discusses her new book “A Scientific Reference for Intravenous Nutrient Therapies: Direct Cellular Nutrition.” [Listen]
Episode 34 – Arthritis and Regenerative Injection Therapies
Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD, Chief Medical Officer, welcomes colleague Dr. Dustin Moffitt, ND, who discusses how regenerative therapies assist him when working with patients with arthritis and other chronic inflammatory conditions. Dr. Moffitt uses treatments like Prolotherapy, Prolozone, and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to help stimulate the wound to reboot the healing process. [Listen]
Episode 33 – Cryoablation with Dr. Jeanne Stryker, MD, DABR
In this episode, host Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO welcomes Dr. Jeanne N. Stryker, MD, DABR. Dr. Stryker specializes in Cryoablation, Embolization, and Immunotherapy. This episode focuses on what Cryoablation is and how it is used to treat cancer. Dr. Lucas and Dr. Stryker also discuss how the future standard of care for personalized individuals is working in collaboration with Naturopathic Doctors, Integrative MD’s, and DO’s to help heal patients diagnosed with cancer from all angles. [Listen]
Episode 32 – My Breast Cancer Journeys
In this episode, Dr. Ron welcomes back Breast Cancer Conqueror, Dr. Véronique Desaulniers, or as many people know her, Dr. V. Dr V first began her journey with Breast Cancer after she found a lump in her left breast in 2004. She chose to take the road less traveled and explored natural treatments. Having celebrated victory over Breast Cancer twice, she has become extremely passionate about teaching women how to properly conduct a Breast Self-Exam. [Listen]
Episode 31 – 7 Essential Steps to Beating Breast Cancer Naturally
In this episode, Dr. Ron welcomes back Breast Cancer Conqueror, Dr. Véronique Desaulniers, or as many people know her, Dr. V. Dr. V breaks down the 7 essential steps that have helped her and many others heal breast cancer naturally. In today’s world, 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. The 7 Essentials System® is a complete and step-by-step educational program that shows you how to prevent “dis-ease” and create vibrant health naturally.[Listen]
Episode 30 – What is the Terrain Based Approach to Cancer?
Episode 29 – Anti-Aging with Michael (Mike) Shaw, PA-C, ABAAHP
In this episode, Mike Shaw and Dr. Ron discuss anti-aging and the community that started the anti-aging movement. Do you know your physiological age? Mike and Dr. Ron distinguish the difference between one’s chronological age and physiological age. Mike discusses what steps you can take to measure and match your PhysioAge to your actual age. [Listen]
Episode 28 – Story of an Integrative Nurse with Annette Chlumsky
In the episode, Dr. Ron talks with Riordan Clinic Nurse Annette Chlumsky. Annette has been an integrative nurse for over 30 years. She talks about how she got into nursing and why she chose the integrative patch over traditional medicine. She and Dr. Ron discuss nurses’ many roles in healing journeys and why they are trained as co-learners and not just healthcare professionals. [Listen]
Episode 27 – Intermittent Fasting with Dr. Ron Hunninghake and Laura Vasquez
In this episode, Riordan Clinic providers Dr. Ron and Laura Vasquez, MSN, APRN, NP-C, dive deep into the workings of intermittent fasting. They discuss what it is, how to do it, and who is safe to try it. [Listen]
Episode 26 – Gut Health With Dr. Ron Hunninghake
In this episode, Leah Chischilly talks to Dr. Ron about the importance of gut health and how it impacts many other facets of our health and well-being. [Listen]
Episode 25 – Dr. Tereza Hubkova: The Microbiome, Part 2
In this episode, Dr. Ron continues his conversation with Dr. Tereza Hubkova about the microbiome and how your gut is your “2nd brain”. [Listen]
Episode 24- Dr. Tereza Hubkova: The Microbiome, Part 1
In the episode, Dr. Ron speaks with Dr. Tereza Hubkova about the microbiome: what it is, how it evolved, and ways it affects the body. [Listen]
Episode 23- Dr. Veronique Desaulniers – Breast Cancer Conqueror
In this episode, Dr. Ron sits down with Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, better known as Dr. V. She is the Founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror and the 7 Essentials Systems and is the Co-founder of My Breast Friend. Her signature process has empowered thousands of women in over 56 countries. Her mission is to “change lives, one breast at a time.” Dr. V has personally conquered breast cancer twice, giving her an empathetic perspective to understanding other women facing a healing journey. [Listen]
Episode 22- Dr. Traci Grandfield, NUCCA, DC, LMCFI
In this episode, Dr. Ron sits down with NUCCA Chiropractor Dr. Traci Grandfield. At Live Well Spinal Care, Dr. Grandfield focuses specifically on the upper cervical ( the upper neck) region of the spine using NUCCA (“nu-kah”). NUCCA is an advanced, specialized Chiropractic technique that follows a proven method of measuring and correcting upper cervical misalignments with an extremely gentle and precise adjustment. [Listen]
Episode 21- Patient Empowerment With Patient Jenny Bradley and Dr. Lucas Tims ND, FABNO
In this episode, Patient Jenny Bradley sits down with Naturopathic Oncologist Dr. Lucas Tims to discuss what you as a patient can do to take control over your healing journey. By using the power of hope to build a team of providers, counselors, and friends to empower your choices and stand as a third party to support you with your decisions. [Listen]
Episode 20- Are Processed Foods Making You Diabetic?
In this episode, Nurse Practioner Laura Vasquez, MSN, APRN, NP-C, and host Kim Romig discuss the fundamental question, “Are processed foods making you diabetic?” You will learn what qualifies a food as processed, ways to avoid those foods, and steps you can take to improve your overall lifestyle. [Listen]
Episode 19- Trouble With Glyphosate
In this episode, Dr. Ron and Kim Romig talk about new safety concerns around glyphosate, AKA Roundup. Glyphosate is a weed killer used as house hold item as well as a staple product with many farmers, but may be causing some major issues when it comes to your health. [Listen]
Episode 18 – Pateint Perspective with Jenny Bradley and Dr. Lucas Tims
In this episode, patient, Jenny Bradley sits down with Dr. Lucas and asks some of the hard hitting questions when it comes to cancer. [Listen]
Episode 17 – Busting Breast Cancer
In this episode, Dr. Ron sits down with Laura Vasquez, MSN, APRN, NP-C, to discuss some of the myths around breast cancer and ways to prevent it naturally. They talk about the book Busting Breast Cancer by Susan Wadia-Ells and the research that has been done on prevention. [Listen]
Episode 16 – Meet Laura Vasquez, MSN, APRN, NP-C
In this episode, Leah Chischilly talks with Laura Vasquez, MSN, APRN, NP-C, who is a nurse practitioner specializing in integrative oncology and complex chronic illness. Laura is the newest member of the Riordan Clinic medical team and is a wealth of knowledge of both traditional and integrative medicine. [Listen]
Episode 15 – Maintaining A Helathy Vascular System w/ Michael (Mike) Shaw, PA-C, ABAAHP
In this episode, Dr. Ron sits down with Mike Shaw, our resident cardiovascular health and anti-aging specialist. They discuss the importance of vascular health as we age and ways to keep our cardiovascular system young. [Listen]
Episode 14 – Preventing Pain As We Age with Dr. Dustin Moffitt
In this episode, Dr. Ron Hunninghake interviews Dr. Dustin Moffitt who specializes in pain management and regenerative medicine. They discuss some of the main causes of pain as we age, supplements that can help with pain, and natural interventions the may be able to prevent surgery. [Listen]
Episode 13 – Interview with Dr. Carolyn Dean
In this episode, Dr. Ron interviews Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD. They discuss Dr. Dean’s path to integrative medicine, her extensive expertise in Magnesium and nutritional medicine, and some of the myths surrounding thyroid health. [Listen]
Episode 12 – Choosing Integrative Cancer Care with Jenny Bradley
Jenny Bradley was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 and has been thriving ever since. In this episode, she shares her journey through diagnosis and integrative treatments and how she helps others become cancer “thrivers” too. [Listen]
Episode 11 – Organic Foods and the Anti-cancer Benefits of Salvestrols
In this episode, Leah Chischilly talks to Dr. Ron about the Anti-Cancer benefits of compounds called Salvestrols. They discuss how Salvestrols are found in larger quantities in organic produce and how you can get more of them into your diet. [Listen]
Episode 10 – Interview with Chris Wark (Part Two)
This episode is the second in a two-part series where Dr. Ron interviews Chris Wark of Chris Beats Cancer. Chris was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer and after having surgery to remove the tumor he opted out of chemotherapy and used evidence-based nutrition and natural, non-toxic therapies to heal.
In this episode, Chris shares about diving into nutrition research, and how to get started with natural healing. [Listen]
Episode 9 – Interview with Chris Wark (Part One)
This episode is the first in a two-part series where Dr. Ron interviews Chris Wark of Chris Beats Cancer. Chris was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer and having surgery to remove the tumor he opted out of chemotherapy and used evidence-based nutrition and natural, non-toxic therapies to heal. [Listen]
Episode 8 – Interview with Dr. Devin Vrana
In this episode, Dr. Ron talks with Dr. Devin Vrana about tapping into the body’s innate ability to heal and how the practice of medicine is beginning to change. Also, learn about Dr. Devin’s event called The Big Idea. 6-22-2021 [LISTEN]
Episode 7 – Muscle as Medicine
This episode of the Real Health Podcast is a follow-up to an article published in the Riordan Clinic monthly newsletter called Health Hunters. Dr. Dustin Moffit and Leah Chischilly talk about how building and maintaining muscle impacts overall health and why it is so important to stay physically active as we age. 6-15-2021 [LISTEN]
Episode 6 – Complex Chronic Illness
In this episode, Leah Chischilly talks with Dr. Ron about complex chronic illness. Infections like Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr, and now COVID-19 can have a lasting impact on a person’s health and life. Dr. Ron discusses his approach to complex chronic illness and how patients can prevent and recover from long-term health complications. 6-1-2021 [LISTEN]
Episode 5 – Understanding Long COVID
In this episode, Dr. Ron Hunninghake and Dr. Dustin Moffitt discuss the lingering symptoms and complications known as Long Covid. They talk about the potential long-term effects of infection and introduce some potential treatment options. 5-18-2021 [LISTEN]
Episode 4 – Meet Michael (Mike) Shaw, PA-C, ABAAHP
Mike Shaw is a certified Physician’s Assistant and medical provider at Riordan Clinic in Wichita, KS. He specializes in cardiovascular health, hormone replacement, and anti-aging medicine. In this episode, Mike talks about his medical career and how he ended up at Riordan Clinic. He also discusses the importance of establishing a wellness baseline at a young age to help measure health as you age. 5-3-2021 [LISTEN]
Episode 3 – Meet Dr. Lucas Tims
Dr. Lucas Tims, ND, FABNO is a naturopathic physician and the Medical Director for Riordan Clinic in Overland Park, KS. He is a Naturopathic Oncologist helping patients through all stages of their cancer journey. In this episode, Dr. Lucas talks about how he found naturopathic oncology and how he helps his patients make informed decisions about their cancer care. 5-3-2021 [LISTEN]
Episode 2 – Meet Dr. Dustin Moffitt
Dr. Dustin Moffit, ND is a naturopathic physician and the Medical Director for Riordan Clinic in Hays, KS. He specializes in regenerative medicine, pain management, hormone replacement, and IV Therapy. In this episode, he talks about his journey to naturopathic medicine and how he helps his patients find real health. 5-3-2021 [LISTEN]
Episode 1 – Meet Dr. Ron Hunninghake
Dr. Ron Hunninghake is the Chief Medical Officer and Healthcare provider at the Wichita, KS location. He has been with Riordan Clinic for over 30 years and is a wealth of knowledge on all things nutrition, healthy living, and recovering from chronic illness. In this episode, he shares his journey to wellness and how he helps the patients he serves. 5-3-2021 [LISTEN]
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