
The Daily Dose - Natural Health Tips
By SCNM
Bite-sized natural health advice from clinicians, researchers, and faculty at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, SCNM Medical Center, and Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine. Evidence-based care at your fingertips.
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This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and reflect the opinions of the hosts and guests. It is not intended as medical advice or individual treatment recommendations, and is not a substitute for health care professionals' clinical judgment. No physician-patient relationship is being created by the use of this podcast.
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This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and reflect the opinions of the hosts and guests. It is not intended as medical advice or individual treatment recommendations, and is not a substitute for health care professionals' clinical judgment. No physician-patient relationship is being created by the use of this podcast.

The Daily Dose - Natural Health TipsMar 31, 2020
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21: Dr. Joann Yanez on Naturopathic Medicine as a Career
On Episode 21, we welcome JoAnn Yanez, ND, MPH, CAE, the Executive Director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC). Dr. Yanez tell us the story of her reaction when she first heard about naturopathic medicine, explains how a passion for illness prevention and naturopathic medicine lead her to a career in advocacy, academia, patient care and public health. In addition, she gives us her take on why there isn’t a better time than now to start a career in naturopathic medicine.
To learn more about naturopathic medicine and the AANMC, please visit https://aanmc.org/
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
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May 06, 202022:49

20: Dr. Carli Dugan on How Kids Cope
Episode 20's guest is SCNM Medical Center physician, Dr. Carli Dugan. With a passion for pediatrics, Dr. Dugan shares helpful tips on how to help children thrive during COVID-19. She tackles new hurdles parents and kids are encountering thanks to distance-learning like how to manage screen time and following schedules to control stress and anxiety levels. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Dugan, visit: patients.scnm.edu
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Apr 30, 202015:55

19: Dr. Morgan Massingale on When Stretching Hurts TOO Good
On Episode 19, we welcome Morgan Massingale, ND, MSc, a physician at the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Massingale focuses on a whole system approach to educate patients to make informed decisions to take control of their health. She talks to us about stretching, posture, and how she evaluates patients with muscle and joint discomfort. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Massingale, visit: patients.scnm.edu
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Apr 26, 202014:16

18: Dr. Casey Seenauth on Pandemics, Pains, and Prolotherapy
Just started jogging? This is the episode for you! Episode 18 features Dr. Casey Seenauth, a physician at the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine. An acute and chronic pain, sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions expert, Dr. Seenauth tells us about injuries he sees frequently with athletes - especially those who are starting to get back into fitness. He shares an easy checklist to help avoid potential injury and explains how prolotherapy may relieve you of that chronic pain or persistent ache you may have. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Seenauth, visit: patients.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com. NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Apr 21, 202015:35

17: Dr. Holly Lucille on the Best Supplements to Take to Help Your Immune System
SCNM alumna, Dr. Holly Lucille, ND, RN stops by the Daily Dose to talk about where to find the best of the best vitamins and supplements. A nationally recognized and licensed naturopathic doctor, educator, natural products consultant, and television and radio host, Dr. Lucille shares with us what she is taking to boost her own immune system and what her recommendations to her patients have been. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com. NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Apr 15, 202021:16

16: Dr. Heather Paulson on COVID-19 & Integrative Cancer Care
Episode 16's guest is a board certified naturopathic oncologist at the SCNM Medical Center, Dr. Heather Paulson. She sheds light on the team collaboration necessary for patients who want to add integrative oncology into their cancer fight and tell us how she works with other providers to achieve optimal health for their patient. Dr. Paulson shares some ideas she has given her patients and their caregivers when there is a viral pandemic. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Paulson, visit: patients.scnm.edu
To read Dr. Paulson's blog post "How to know if you’re Immunocompromised due to cancer," visit: https://drheatherpaulson.com/immunocompromrised-cancer/
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Apr 12, 202013:57

15: Dr. Kathryn Purvis on Breastfeeding During a Pandemic
Moms - this one's for you! We know motherhood doesn't stop and we're here to support you through it all. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and naturopathic physician, Dr. Kathryn Purvis, shares breastfeeding tips and dives into what moms can do to help keep them and their babies healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Purvis, visit: patients.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com. NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Apr 09, 202012:07

14: Dr. Bronwyn Carlblom on Music, the Brain, & Your Gut
Episode 14's guest is SCNM Medical Center physician, Dr. Bronwyn Carlblom. With a background in music performance from USC, Dr. Carlblom shares the best kinds of music to boost your brain and mental health and how all of it is connected to your stomach. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Carlblom, visit: patients.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com. NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Apr 07, 202013:48

13: Dr. Stephanie Seitz on Vitamin-C IV Therapy
We tackle it - high-dose Vitamin C in an IV! Dr. Stephanie Seitz joins us for episode 13 and tells us the ins-and-outs of IV therapies, including the use of high-dose Vitamin C as an immune system booster. Dr. Seitz is a naturopathic doctor, holds a Masters in Public Health from the University of Arizona, and is a staff physician at the SCNM Medical Center and IV Suite. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Seitz, visit: patients.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com. NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Apr 05, 202007:40

12: Dr. Shannon Cavanaugh on Flexible Eating & Yoga
Episode 12 features SCNM Medical Center resident, Dr. Shannon Cavanaugh, who shares why it is so important for people to visit the doctor regularly and what ingredients to look for when eating packaged food. She gives us the science behind why yoga can lower one’s heart rate and promote relaxation. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Cavanaugh, visit: patients.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com. NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Apr 03, 202009:21

11: Dr. Yalda Shokoohinia on Botanicals & Supplements
Dr. Yalda Shokoohinia joins us for episode 11. A pharmacist and professor of pharmacology and phytochemistry, Dr. Shokoohinia shares with us the importance of botanical standardization and what factors can affect the botanicals you may have in your home. She even gives us background on the headline-making pharmaceutical "hydroxychloroquine."
Dr. Shokoohinia is a doctor of pharmacy and earned a PhD in pharmacognosy from Isfahan University of Medical Science in Iran. She is currently the senior scientist at the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Apr 02, 202015:36

10: Dr. Elizabeth Rice on Homeopathy & Pandemics
Episode 10 features Dr. Elizabeth Rice who shares the correlation between homeopathy and pandemics. Dr. Rice tells us about how the homeopathy community is handling COVID-19. As a practicing physician at SCNM Medical Center, Dr. Rice shares a patient case and why she believes homeopathy is so effective. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Rice, visit: patients.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Apr 01, 202013:58

09: Dr. Guillermo Ruiz on Thyroid Health, Viruses, & Supplements
SCNM Alum, Dr. Guillermo Ruiz, joins us on Episode 9 to share the correlation between thyroid health and stress. Dr. Ruiz also dives into the factors which can affect the thyroid and why it is so important to see an expert in natural health (ND or NMD) before taking supplements. As a practicing physician at Integrative Health, Dr. Ruiz tells us the process he takes when treating his patients. Tune in and stay well!
To listen to Dr. Ruiz's podcast, check out 30/30 Health Podcast
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Mar 31, 202025:43

08: Dr. Sarah Trahan on Hormones, Pain, & COVID-19
Episode 8 features Dr. Sarah Trahan who shares the science behind immune systems and how our bodies try to fight off viruses. She gives us some tips on how to keep our hormone levels in tip-top shape while we all adjust to this new normal. As a physician at the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Trahan also shares a few of ways to help with pain management and injury prevention. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Trahan, visit: patients.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Resources
COVID-19: https://drsarahtrahan.com/f/covid-19-basics
Low Back Pain: Back Mechanic: The Step-by-step McGill Method to fix back pain
Citations:
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A Besedovsky, Lucian. “Sleep and Immune Function.” Pflugers Arch., vol. 463, no. 1, Jan. 2012, pp. 121–137., doi:10.1007/s00424-011-1044-0.
Herbert, T B, and S Cohen. “Stress and Immunity in Humans: a Meta-Analytic Review.” Psychosomatic Medicine, vol. 55, no. 4, 1993, pp. 364–379., doi:10.1097/00006842-199307000-00004.
Honda, Yasuhiro, et al. “Effect of a Four-Week Self-Administered Acupressure Intervention on Perceived Stress over the Past Month.” Open Journal of Medical Psychology, vol. 01, no. 03, 2012, pp. 20–24., doi:10.4236/ojmp.2012.13004.
Ibarra-Coronado, Elizabeth G., et al. “The Bidirectional Relationship between Sleep and Immunity against Infections.” Journal of Immunology Research, vol. 2015, 2015, pp. 1–14., doi:10.1155/2015/678164.
Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K., Garner, W., Speicher, C., Penn, G. M., Holliday, J., & Glaser, R. (1984). Psychosocial modifiers of immunocompetence in medical students. Psychosomatic Medicine, 46(1), 7-14.
Kuntz, A. B., Chopp-Hurley, J. N., Brenneman, E. C., Karampatos, S., Wiebenga, E. G., Adachi, J. D., … Maly, M. R. (2018). Efficacy of a biomechanically-based yoga exercise program in knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial. Plos One, 13(4). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195653
Wohleb, Eric S., et al. “Monocyte Trafficking to the Brain with Stress and Inflammation: a Novel Axis of Immune-to-Brain Communication That Influences Mood and Behavior.” Frontiers in Neuroscience, vol. 8, 2015, doi:10.3389/fnins.2014.00447.
Zorrilla, Eric P., et al. “The Relationship of Depression and Stressors to Immunological Assays: A Meta-Analytic Review.” Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, vol. 15, no. 3, 2001, pp. 199–226., doi:10.1006/brbi.2000.0597.
Mar 29, 202010:39

07: Dr. Shaun Kennedy on Nourishing Your Immune System
Dr. Shaun Kennedy join us in episode 7 to talk to us about why nutrition plays such a vital role in a person's health. He goes into detail on why carbs, fats, and proteins are essential for the human body and gives us his take on what foods people should be eating during this pandemic. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: www.scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Kennedy, visit: patients.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Citations:
Protein Intake:
· Apolzan, J. W., Carnell, N. S., Mattes, R. D., & Campbell, W. W. (2007). Inadequate dietary protein increases hunger and desire to eat in younger and older men. The Journal of nutrition, 137(6), 1478–1482. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/137.6.1478
Diabetes/Hyperglycemia Immune System:
· Hulme, K. D., Gallo, L. A., & Short, K. R. (2017). Influenza Virus and Glycemic Variability in Diabetes: A Killer Combination?. Frontiers in microbiology, 8, 861. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2017.00861
Resources:
· https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2020/03/25/food-safety-nutrition-and-wellness-during-covid-19/
· https://www.choosemyplate.gov/coronavirus
· https://nutritiondata.self.com/tools/nutrient-search
Mar 28, 202018:04

06: Dr. Lilia Feria on Positive Fuel for your Body
Dr. Lilia Feria joins us in episode 6 to tell us about her work at the Roosevelt Health Center, one of SCNM Sage Foundation's community clinics. She gives us some tips on eating healthy while maintaining a strict budget, what her patients have been asking her during this pandemic, and she teaches us how to fuel our bodies for success. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: scnm.edu
To learn more about SCNM Sage Foundation, visit: sage.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Mar 26, 202011:09

05: Dr. Dawn Jonas on Combating Anxiety
In episode 5, Dr. Dawn Jonas shares the importance of keeping our brains in the present to help combat anxiety. A naturopathic physician and former trauma counselor, Dr. Jonas teaches us a few games and breathing exercises she uses with her patients we can use. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Jonas, visit: patients.scnm.edu
This episode is brought to you by the Medicinary on SCNM's campus. Your trusted source for provider preferred vitamins, natural supplements, and herbal remedies - located in Tempe and open to the public - purchase online at shopscnm.com NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
Mar 25, 202011:16

04: Dr. Erik Nelson on How to Get Up & Get Going!
Working from home now? This episode is for you! Our guest for Episode 4 is Dr. Erik Nelson, a personal fitness trainer and resident physician at Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine on the SCNM campus. Dr. Nelson focuses on non-opioid pain management, personalized nutrition, chronic disease reversal, and regenerative medicine. An avid triathlete, Dr. Nelson tells us about his stretching routines help decrease the risk of injury and walks us through a quick and easy move to get your muscles and blood flowing at your desk. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Nelson, visit: patients.scnm.edu
Mar 24, 202011:01

03: Dr. Lauren Salisbury on Home Hydrotherapy
Episode 3 features Dr. Lauren Salisbury, ND, MS. An adjunct faculty member at SCNM and a physician at the SCNM Medical Center, Dr Salisbury shares her surprising background, gives tips on emergency preparedness, what you can do if you're immune deficient, and teaches us a bit of magic... through socks! Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: scnm.edu
To request an appointment with Dr. Salisbury, visit: patients.scnm.edu
Mar 22, 202011:49

02: Jill Drowne, M.Ed on Meditation for Anxiety
Our guest on Episode 2 is Jill Drowne, Learning Specialist at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. We chat with Jill about mindfulness and why giving yourself time to reset actually creates the healthiest environment. As a special treat, Jill leads us in a meditation (9:03). Please feel free to share this podcast as a resource for anyone who may be feeling anxiety or stress. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: scnm.edu
Mar 21, 202016:55

01: Dr. Paul Mittman on COVID-19
Our very first guest is President and CEO of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Paul Mittman. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Mittman about self-care and why everyone should have access to in order to maintain wellness. He also shares his Top 3 Tips for a healthy mind and body during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in and stay well!
To find out more about Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, please visit: scnm.edu
Mar 19, 202010:30