The Informed Health Initiative

Today we will be talking to Anthony Luczak, APRN, about the use of supplements/nutraceutical in various pediatric neurocognitive disorders, and more specifically, the potential role of leucovorin in the treatment of autism. We will discuss the pathophysiology behind this effect and will also touch on the utility of other supplements for therapy.Further information can be obtained from his Substack,Anthony Luczak, APRN | SubstackVitamin B9 (Leucovorin) Overview. - by Anthony Luczak, APRNAnthony APRN's: Approach to Leucovorin and AutismAdditional information:Clinical Implications of Folate Transport in the Central Nervous System: Trends in Pharmacological SciencesInborn Errors of Metabolism Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Approaches to Intervention - PubMedFrom Wake-Up Call to Action Plan with Dr. Richard Bartlett

Today we will be talking to Sally K. Norton. MPH, Ivy-league nutritionist & author of the book, "Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better".Sally K. Norton, MPH holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in public health. Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes a prior career working at major medical schools in medical education and public health research. Her personal healing experience inspired years of research that led to her book, Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better which was released in January 2023 from Rodale Press and is available everywhere books are sold. Our topics for today will include:Functional Medicine and Oxalates How Sally recovered from her chronic health issues by lowering her oxalate intake! Sally's NEW COOKBOOK  Sally K. Norton's book, “Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better” is available everywhere books are sold., The Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods is available at https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion. Sally’s latest project, the long awaited cookbook, Sally’s Recipe Collection, is filled with amazing recipes; it can be found at Shop.SallyKNorton.com. For more information, visit SallyKNorton.com or follow Sally on YouTube and social media. She’s @sknorton and @toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book (on Instagram), @BeFreeToThrive  (on Facebook), and @BetterLowOx (on X)   LINKS:Website: https://sallyknorton.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/sknorton IG: https://www.instagram.com/toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book  FB: https://www.facebook.com/BeFreetoThrive X: https://twitter.com/BetterLowOx  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpmJtV19QCyjzaC5U691-A "Toxic Superfoods" Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593139585?tag=randohouseinc7986-20 "Data Companion" Book: https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion Sally's Recipe Collection: https://shop.sallyknorton.com/products/low-oxalate-recipe-book-pdf-only 

In today's episode, we continue our previous discussion about supplements. We will talk about their uses, as well as their misuse in certain situations. In particular, we will talk about:1) Magnesium (again)2) Probiotics: Do They Really Work?3) The Role of Antioxidants in Health4) Vitamin C5) Thiamine: The Overlooked Nutrient for Brain Health-Exploring Thiamine for brain health6) The Role of Trace Elements in Health-Zinc-Copper7) Understanding Selenium and Zinc Balance8) Phytonutrients: Benefits and Considerations

Today we will be talking to Christi Oden, a local physical therapist, about a variety of subjects, primarily focusing on aspects of exercise prescription in older adults, and the importance of exercise in maintaining good health as we age.Some of the areas we will talk about include:1.  Fall statistics 2.  PT fall risk assessment 3.  Risk factors for falling4.  Tips to lower fall risk5.  Strength, core, balance and reaction time exercises to lower the incidence of fallsWe will also touch on: 1. Backward walking: why is that so helpful?2. How can more elderly pts adjust exercises for their own homes?3. Why should elderly patients lift weights?4. Is motion truly lotion (aka exercise is youth promoting anti-aging)?

In this episode, we will broach the subject of dietary/medical supplements and discuss their role in a healthy lifestyle. This will be the first of several podcasts concerning this subject.Today, we will specifically talk about:1) Salts2) Iodine3) Magnesium4) Vitamin D35) Melatonin6) Omega 3/Omega 6 fatty acids7) Berberine8) Cinnamon (particularly Ceylon cinnamon)In future episodes, we will add to this list and will also talk further about these same supplements. We welcome all comments and questions/suggestions for future episodes concerning this subject.Publications mentioned in today's show:Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It: david-brownstein: 9780966088236: Amazon.com: BooksPEO Solution: Conquering Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease with Parent Essential Oils: Peskin, Prof Brian S., Rowen M.D., Robert Jay: 9780988278035: Amazon.com: BooksOther resources:Amazon.com : ceylon cinnamonWelcome to Hakala ResearchAmazon.com : redmon saltAmazon.com : celtic saltAmazon.com : pink himalayan salt

Today we will be talking to Dr. Bob Calhoun, who practices in the Monroe, LA area. Dr. Calhoun was on the frontline of physicians who used early treatment for COVID-19 in the state of Louisiana. He continues to be involved in the treatment of COVID, as well as associated conditions, and also maintains a practice utilizing various aspects of functional and integrative medicine. We will be discussing his experiences during the early days of COVID, as well as his ongoing thoughts concerning this subject. We will also touch on other issues in functional and integrative medicine.For further information: Convenient, compassionate care, on your terms - Paraclete Health Solutions | Dr. Bob Calhoun

In today's episode, we will return to our previous discussion about nutrition, with a particular focus on several diets/eating plans that have become popular over the last few years, including the paleo, carnivore and ketogenic diets. We will also begin entertaining questions pertaining to this subject that have been submitted by listeners.Recommended reading:The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet: Robb Wolf, Loren Cordain: 8601200457995: Amazon.com: BooksThe Paleo Answer: 7 Days to Lose Weight, Feel Great, Stay Young: Cordain, Loren: 9781118404157: Amazon.com: BooksCarnivore Diet: Baker, Shawn: 9781628603507: Amazon.com: BooksThe Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to Our Ancestral Diet: Saladino, Paul: 9780358469971: Amazon.com: BooksThe Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners: Your Essential Guide to Living the Keto Lifestyle: Ramos, Amy, Hughes, Amanda C.: 9781623158088: Amazon.com: BooksKetogenic Bible: The Authoritative Guide to Ketosis: Wilson, Jacob: 9781628601046: Amazon.com: Books

Today, we will be talking to Dr. Kathy Willis, who has been a prominent voice for medical and health freedom in the state of Louisiana over the past four years. She will share her thoughts and ideas on what occurred during this time, where we are now, and where we need to go moving forward. Some of the issues we will attempt to address include: 1. The rise of self-reliance over health/holistic overhaul: Back to basics.  Vast public interest in optimizing health with healthy eating, supplements, outdoors, sunshine, adequate sleep, red light therapy, grounding, fasting, etc. 2. Collapse of institutional trust: Self Induced. Will hospitals be more for emergency care/surgeries, etc. in the future?  People are avoiding healthcare.  3. Tech as a double-edged sword: AI driven protocols.  How do we know how and who trained the AI?  Diagnostic wearables - ingenious or invasive?  Mental health and the mind games played on the public via social media.  AI bots promoting narratives that cause stress, fear and panic regarding health/outbreaks.4. Backlash against pharma: People felt betrayed.  Will pharma regain the public’s trust?  What would it take to regain trust?5. Community driven care: A future model where communities come together to help take care of each other.  Community gardens, sharing and trading crops, herbs, remedies. Relying on each other instead of “experts”.6. Rejection of One-Size-Fits-All: Vaccine/masks mandates don’t make sense when you think about the complexity of the human body and its systems.  Everyone is unique and has a different genetic makeup, different environmental exposures, different eating habits, exercise habits, etc. Was it ever wise to categorize the entire world population into “needs a vaccine and a mask”?  How did we get to that point?7. Preparedness, not dependence: The public should be educated on how to prepare for health emergencies and not wait to hear from the authorities who then subvert and violate freedoms. 

In today's episode, we will be talking to Dr. Wyche Coleman, III, Deputy Surgeon General for the state of Louisiana. We will be discussing various issues pertaining to the direction of medicine and public health in the state and nationally, especially in light of the MAHA movement, and it's influence on the state. We will also briefly focus on two forthcoming pieces of legislation in the state dealing with these issues that being the question of food additives and fluoridation of water. Finally, we will touch on the effects of the COVID era on medical freedom in the state, and what the Office of the Surgeon General is trying to do to prevent a recurrence of the measures that were imposed during that time.

Today we will be talking to Dr. Tim Nicholls concerning the loss of confidence in organized medicine since 2020., when COVID really pulled back the curtains for many of us. Among the topics we will touch on:What went wrong with American Medicine and when were the inflection points?What is the true extent of the influence of Big Pharma and Big Food and when did this occur?What are the reliable sources (influencers, organizations, journals, experts) of medical information now?How does Evidence Based Medicine work when the "Evidence" is controlled by unreliable sources?MAHA updates...what is being done now by RFK Jr, Oz, Makary, Bhattacharya to begin to correct the course of Public Health?MALA updates...what is going on in our state in this regard?Is it possible to organize local and state providers who have similar concerns about these matters?How can we most efficiently add to our nutritional/functional/traditional medicine fund of knowledge?

In this episode, we discuss several contemporary issues in nutrition and their potential effect on health, particularly from a long-term perspective.

In this episode, your hosts introduce themselves and briefly give an overview of our take on the present state of medicine and health.Brought to you by:Sean Troxclair, MD, Shreveport, LA | Internist | Tebra