The Natural Nurse and Dr. Z

Nathaniel Altman is a Brooklyn-based writer who has authored more than twenty books on diet, alternative healing, metaphysics and relationship. His books include Eating for Life: A Book About Vegetarianism,  and Healing Springs: The Ultimate Guide to Taking the Waters , among many others.   His latest book, The Genealogy of Plant Foods is the topic for todays discussion.   Nathaniel has appeared on more than 150 podcasts, radio and television programs in the United States, Canada, Europe and Latin America, and his articles have appeared in a variety of publications, including Good Housekeeping, Natural Health, Well Being, Free Spirit, Vegetarian Times and USA Today.

Host Ellen Kamhi PhD RN AHN-BC RH(AHG), The Natural Nurse takes YOUR calls at  888-874-4888 Ellen will be discussing The HISTORY OF NATURAL MEDICINE , with a focus on Herbs and Botanicals. She will also let listeners know how to join a FREE INTRO CLASS  for the Natural Nurse Herbal Certification Course, 2026.

Angela Manno studied at the San Francisco Art Institute, Parsons School of Design, and l’Ecole des Arts in Lacoste, France, through Sarah Lawrence College. Her work has been exhibited around the world, including by NASA, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Angela Manno was commissioned by NASA to commemorate the U.S. return to space flight with the launch of Discovery, the first after the Challenger accident. She is the only female visual artist selected for this honor. The program she narrated,  “Responding to the Cry of the Earth,” was created for the Vatican,  which features images from her series Contemporary Icons of Endangered Species  She also collaborates with the Center for Biological Diversity on its endangered species programs. The Sacred Biodiversity Oracle stimulates empathy and meaningful action for planetary healing. Exploring the richness and necessity of biodiversity, this 36-cardfull-color deck features the work of world-renowned artist Angela Manno and reveals how the loss of biodiversity is leading to the warming of our planet. A unique feature of this work are QR codes that lead to the websites of one of 18 specially curated conservation organizations from all over the world that are helping to protect species, including EarthJustice, The Center for Biological Diversity, The Wildlife Justice Commission and The Orangutan Project. She presents each threatened species in a traditionally religious form—the icon—to illustrate its intrinsic value and true significance.

Host Ellen Kamhi PhD RN AHN-BC RH(AHG), The Natural Nurse takes YOUR calls at  888-874-4888 Ellen will be discussing vaccines from a holistic perspective, including Eating Poison Ivy in the spring, and the use of Homeopathic Thuja to offset Vaccinosis.

The Quantum Gate - Consciousness and the Nature of Reality Bill Combs stories have always been his gateway—to mystery, to meaning, to the unseen forces shaping our reality. From a young age, he was captivated by the power of storytelling, the way a well-woven tale could transport, transform, and reveal truths buried deep within history and the human soul. Writing isn’t just his craft—it’s his exploration of the unknown. Contact: https://www.billcombs.com/

THE PULSE CURE- how “wearables” can support health and long life !   Dr Torkil Færø is a GP and emergency physician, documentary filmmaker, author and photographer. Over a 26- year career as a doctor, he has completed thousands of consultations and  gained a unique picture of the diseases that plague us. He learned that the cause is most often found in the stresses in our daily lifestyles. After years of research, Dr. Torkil found that using wearables is an excellent way to track and regulate your nervous system and physiology. In his new book, THE PULSE CURE, Dr Torkil teaches everyone how to Take charge of your own health with measurable actions ! This is the first book that teaches how to use wearables to track heart rate variability and gives a practical and holistic plan to improve overall health.   Contact: https://thepulsecure.com/  

Debra Knapke, The Garden Sage, has loved plants as long as she can remember, from helping in her father's vegetable garden as a child, to filling her college apartment with plants, and now gardening at her own home on almost an acre of land.  In 1992 Debra turned her avocation of plant study and gardening into her full-time career.   Debra is passionate about gardening and the natural world and enjoys sharing knowledge through her books, magazine and newsletter articles, guest appearances on the radio programs, and teaching horticultural and design classes at Columbus State Community College. Known as The Garden Sage, Debra served as the Honorary President of the Herb Society of America and is active with the Native Herb Conservation Committee.

Natural Medicines to Get you through the winter. On todays show, Hosts Ellen Kamhi PhD RN, The Natural Nurse and Dr. Eugene Zampieron, ND AHG, Dr Z, discuss NATURAL MEDICINES TO GET YOU THROUGH THE WINTER.  

Julie E, MPH, RD, is an accomplished nutritionist and functional medicine expert with both a passion and  years of experience in helping people improve their health.  Julie’s experience as a Registered Dietician and passion for simple solutions led her to write “The No Diet Diet”. This book is designed to help anyone put together healthy, great-tasting meals in five minutes or less, with foods that need little or no preparation.  JULIE E, MPH, RD, QRA is a functional medicine and holistic health expert with 40 years of clinical practice. Founder of Julie E Health, she has guided thousands, including athletes and Hollywood elites, through protocols that integrate detox, biohacking, and energy medicine. Known for reversing her own cellular age by more than 30 years on lab tests, she is a pioneer in making advanced healing tools practical and accessible.     Topic: MUD THERAPY: Reverse Pain and Support Cellular Rejuvenation Julie E Reveals the Overlooked Root of Chronic Health Issues is Scar Tissue For many, pain, fatigue, or hormonal imbalances persist despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Julie E, MPH, RD, QRA, says the missing piece could be scars. Surgical marks, C-sections, injuries, and even childhood traumas often act as interference fields, blocking energy flow, stressing organs, and creating problems that surface years later. Her solution? Mud therapy is an ancient healing method now validated by modern science.   Contact:   https://julieehealth.com/

The Tao of Addiction and Recovery, Doug Hilton co Author with Mantak Chia Doug Hilton has been a counselor for over thirty years with extensive experience in trauma, addictions, and couples and family issues. A certified Universal Healing Tao instructor, he has been integrating Chi Kung into his counseling practice for twenty years. A Taoist guide to recovering from addiction offers  easy-to-perform Chi Kung practices to aid with recovery, the authors systematically explain the nature and development of addictions, the process of recovery, and how the Tao Te Ching can provide guidance. With Taoist Emotional Recycling, this book shows how to heal stuck emotions and address the urges and attitudes that often cause relapse. Phone  (250) 217-8854 Email              doug_hilton@hotmail.com

Guest  Michael Shea PhD, author of The BioDynamic Heart   Michael J. Shea, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in somatic psychology from the Union Institute and has taught at the Upledger Institute, the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute, and the International University for Professional Studies. He is a founding board member of the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America and the International Affiliation of Biodynamic Trainings. He is the author of several books, including Somatic Psychology and THE BIODYNAMIC HEART   Exploring the nature of trauma and spirituality as it relates to our cardiovascular systems, somatic psychologist Michael J. Shea examines the epidemic of heart disease as a manifestation of a worldwide degeneration of empathy and compassion. Shea develops his model and techniques of Biodynamic Cardiovascular Therapy to optimize heart function and heal spiritual wounds.   Contact: Web  sheaheart.com  X Account (Twitter): @MangoBuddhaNow  Instagram Account: @mangovilleman  YouTube Channel: @MichaelSheaTeaching

TOPIC: Lyme Disease   Naomi Kilbreth is a Christian Clinical Herbalist and Aromatherapist, registered with the AHG and CHG, and forever a student of herbalism. She has been in clinical practice since 2018, seeing clients in person and virtually through her business, Laurel Tree Wellness, LLC. In addition to offering herbal education through her program, The Herbal Collective, as well as Herba Remedium's herbalism programs and supervising students at the Alms of Grace Clinic, she offers free education through The Family Herbalism Podcast, maintains a limited mentorship program, and is currently the President of Town Square Herbalism. Naomi's specialties are metabolic health, autoimmune disorders, Lyme Disease, and mystery illnesses. She lives with her husband Glen and their four teenagers in rural Maine.   Contacts   Phone: 207-754-8875 email: laureltreewellness@gmail.com Web     www.laureltreewellnessllc.com   Instagram  @laureltreewellness   OPT  in to  monthly newsletter.

Weaving together environmental science, wilderness adventure, goddess mythology, and the sentience of old growth redwoods, the author shows how to cultivate a sensitivity to the forest and open a channel to its wisdom. She presents simple techniques of receptivity, some from her Buddhist mindfulness practice, along with forest bathing protocols to help you strengthen your bond with nature and learn to listen deeply to the denizens of the forest, especially trees. She examines the scientifically proven healing benefits of spending time in nature, showing how forest bathing can calm, soothe, and heal our bodies, minds, and spirits. Ellen Dee Davidson is also the author of a number of children’s books, including Wind, which won the Nautilus Gold Award, and The Miracle Forest, a Spanish/English picture book telling the true story of how a community in Colombia found a miraculous way to restore rainforests. She is a member of TreeSisters, Awakening Women, and the Earth Treasure Vase Global Healing Project. She lives in Bayside, California. Contact: Email: ellendeedavidson@gmail.com WEB: ellendeedavidson.com FB:    facebook.com/ellen.davidson.583 INSTA:  @ellen.davidson.583 Linkedin:  Ellen Davidson

Ariana is the founder and COO of LunaFit, a health and fitness brand revolutionizing wellness through technology, nutrition, fitness, and community. Together with her husband Rich and a dedicated team, she has built multiple businesses, including a gym, a meal prep company, a supplement company, and an innovative app.    Ariana’s mission is to empower busy individuals to achieve their health goals through simplified solutions and meaningful connections. A dynamic entrepreneur and speaker, she shares her journey of resilience and purpose-driven growth while championing her team’s collective vision.   ·          Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/lunafitofficial   ·         WEB                https://www.lunafitgym.com

Dr. Kelly McCann is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, trained in Functional, Integrative, and Environmental Medicine. Known for her expertise in mold illness, chronic infections, MCAS, and complex chronic conditions, she integrates science, intuition, and spiritual psychology to help people heal at the deepest levels. Through her private practice, The Spring Center, and her upcoming transformational programs, she guides clients from suffering to sovereignty—reclaiming their health, purpose, and power. She has hosted 3 virtual worldwide summits reaching over 100,000 people and is an author of a forthcoming book that explores how illness is not the enemy but a portal to healing the whole self. Every day, we're exposed to chemicals that disrupt our hormones, damage our brains, and weaken our immune systems—often without knowing it. Dr. McCann reveals where toxins hide and how her paradigm shift in Medicine provides a framework to detox body and spirit.  The Hidden Dangers of Toxicants: o    The environmental toxicants we’re exposed to daily at home and their effects on health o    How chronic exposure can lead to significant health issues Identifying Sources of Toxicants & Reducing Exposure: o    Common household products to avoid o    How to reduce exposure to environmental toxicants, from food choices to household products   CONTACT: Kelly K McCann, MD, MPH The Spring Center Kelly K McCann MD Inc 1831 Orange Ave, Suite C Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949.574.5800 Fax 949.612.2725 www.TheSpringCenter.com  Get inspired Health info ~ Follow us Instagram @drkellykmccann

On this edition of The Natural nurse [ www.naturalnurse.com] and DrZ [www.DrZnaturally.com], DrZ [Eugene R. Zampieron,ND,RH[ahg] will interview Robert Dale Rogers  an herbalist, botanist and the author of more than 60 books. On today's episode he will discuss his new book, The Fern Pharmacy: Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Pharmacology Robert Dale Rogers  was a former professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and on the editorial board of the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. He is a former clinical professor in family medicine. Used for millennia by indigenous people, ferns are now being recognized by science for their potential against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and liver, kidney, and respiratory conditions. In this full-color illustrated encyclopedia, Robert Dale Rogers explores over 500 species of ferns, detailing their indigenous and folk uses, their mythology, chemistry, and pharmacology.  So join us for this episode for this  interesting discussion.

On this edition of the natural nurse and Dr Z the hosts will team up  to present a fantastic show on using Chinese medicine with the change of seasons.   There is an ancient saying " It is the foolish man who waits to dig a well when he is already dying of thirst.."     In traditional Chinese medicine, the knowledge indicates:  don’t wait until you have an advanced issue.. instead   DO PREVENTIVE MEDICINE and  take steps to prepare your body so that illness will not gain a foothold;    We do this in natural medicine by making sure that the soil of the body or the terrain of the body is very strong;    The Chinese called immunity THE WEI QI, which is a force field that circulates around the body preventing t “ evil influences” from attacking;    The evil influences include wind dryness dampness heat cold phlegm stagnation and excess emotions.     In a western sense, we can use Herbs and  Botanicals , and pay attention to things like our gut health, our diet, our lifestyle , sleep, stress, exercise and our environment.   Join the Natural Nurse and Dr Z on a foray into traditional Chinese medicine and other naturopathic Modalities with information to help  keep you and your family healthy awaiting the fall equinox or the change of season. Stay healthy!!   Contact: www.naturalnurse.com              www.drznatually.com

Antonella Turturici is a seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience teaching English at the college level and supporting public school literacy programs in both Long Island and Sicily. She blends her passion for education with her family's cultural roots in a flavorful way. Together with her husband Giovanni, Antonella launched an initiative to introduce Americans to the Giovanni’s family’s 77-year-old olive oil tradition from Sicily.    For generations, the Turturici name has been synonymous with  Olive Oil . It all began in 1948, when the Frantoio Oleario Turturici first started growing, harvesting, and pressing olives in the seaside village of San Nicola l’Arena. By 1957  Turturici olive oil began its journey across Europe. From the beginning, the Turturici press has remained deeply committed to tradition: hand-harvesting its own olives exclusively from the rich, sun-soaked groves of this corner of the island. To this day, the press is known for its unwavering quality and dedication to cold extraction—a meticulous method that preserves the flavor, aroma, and health benefits of the olives, with a monocultivar philosophy. No blends. Contact: Phone: 934-800-8042 Contact for Public: 934-800-8042 www.1loveoliveoil.com turturici.sons@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

Eric (Rick) Leskowitz MD is a psychiatrist who was with the Pain Management Program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH) in Boston for over 25 years, where he founded the hospital’s Integrative Medicine Project and was the Principal Investigator of a grant from the Langeloth Foundation to develop a comprehensive integrative medicine program. He has an appointment to the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Osher Research Institute, where he organized  conferences on “Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Rehabilitation”. He also was a guest lecturer along with with spiritual teacher Ram Dass, and Trisha Meili (the Central Park Jogger). Book : www.TheMysteryOfLifeEnergy.com Contact: - info@themysteryoflifeenergy.com

Susan Hornig  completed a 4-year clinical program in Herbal Therapy as well as the Chartered Herbalist program at Vancouver’s Dominion Herbal College, the oldest herbal medicine school in North America. She also has a background in yoga and Thai massage and ran Unity Yoga Teahouse or several years.  Susan teaches about holistic health as a lifestyle choice and has made a career helping people improve their health naturally with whole plant medicine. In addition to her herbal tea company, Susan also practices traditional feng shui, medical qigong, and counsels her clients through the lens of Chinese astrology.   Contact:  Sue@Unityherbals.ca unityherbals.ca unityyoga.ca quanyindivination.com