Healthwatch with Dr. David Naimon: Interviews with experts in Natural Medicine, Nutrition, and the Politics of Health

Naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and board certified Chinese herbalist, host Dr. David Naimon interviews leaders in the field of natural medicine, nutrition, and the politics of health. From national experts (e.g. Michael Pollan, Mark Bittman, Marion Nestle) to local naturopaths, herbalists and acupuncturists, learn the latest about nonpharmaceutical methods to treat disease and optimize health, and engage in intelligent explorations of the latest controversies in nutrition and medicine. Healthwatch airs on KBOO 90.7 FM, Portland, Oregon<br />

Fast Food Genocide with Dr. Joel Fuhrman

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Live and The End of Diabetes, an unflinching, provocative exploration of how our food is killing us and the ways in which we are unwitting participants in an unprecedented … Continue reading →

02-28
24:52

The Clever Gut Diet with Dr. Michael Mosley

Your gut is astonishingly clever. It contains millions of neurons—as many as you would find in the brain of a cat—and is home to the microbiome, an army of tiny organisms that influence your mood, your immune system, and even … Continue reading →

11-15
27:13

How Not To Die with Dr. Michael Greger

In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America–heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson’s, high blood pressure, and more–and explains how nutritional … Continue reading →

10-09
26:00

Mind Over Meds with Dr. Andrew Weil

In Mind over Meds, bestselling author Dr. Andrew Weil alerts readers to the problem of overmedication, and outlines when medicine is necessary, and when it is not. Dr. Weil examines how we came to be so drastically overmedicated, presents science … Continue reading →

09-18
19:19

Natural Solutions for Dementia & Alzheimer’s with Dr. Marilyn Glenville

You may fear dementia is in your genes but it is not inevitable that you will succumb to the disease. The way you live your life can make a huge difference to your future. Dr. Glenville discusses how the wrong … Continue reading →

08-07
27:48

Integrative Pain Management with Dr. Traci Stein

Living with pain can be a daily struggle. If you are suffering from chronic pain, sometimes even small tasks can be difficult to accomplish. But there is hope. With The Everything Guide to Integrative Pain Management, you’ll learn about the … Continue reading →

07-19
28:23

The Case Against Sugar with Gary Taubes (Part Two)

The Case Against Sugar with Gary Taubes (Part Two) Health and science writer Gary Taubes returns to Healthwatch to continue his conversation with host Dr. David Naimon. In Part Two Taubes discusses how the effects of sugar consumption are passed … Continue reading →

05-02
28:02

Natural Remedies for Menopause with Dana LaVoie

Uncontrollable weight gain and boiling hot flashes, crying one minute and angry the next… Menopause (or peri-menopause) is here – it’s taking over your life – and you’re seriously ready to get some relief and feel like yourself again. Masters … Continue reading →

04-03
28:21

The Case Against Sugar with Gary Taubes (Part One)

Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10% of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. And sugar is at the root of these, and other, critical society-wide, health-related problems. … Continue reading →

03-08
27:17

Eat Wheat with Dr. John Douillard

Are you gluten-free or dairy-free? If so, you might not have to be, according to Dr. John Douillard, author of Eat Wheat a scientific and clinically-proven approach to addressing food intolerances. After 3.4 million years of eating wheat and only … Continue reading →

02-06
27:35

8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) with Dr. Fiona McCulloch

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the most common hormonal condition in women. It affects 10-15% of women worldwide, causing infertility, weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, hirsuitism, acne and hair loss. In 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS naturopathic physician, Dr. Fiona … Continue reading →

01-02
25:18

Herbs & Nutrients for Neurologic Disorders with Sheryl Shook

Numerous medical journals have published studies supporting the use of herbs and nutrients in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. Yet in practice most neurologists rarely include them as part of their protocols. In this practical guide, Sidney Kurn, M.D., and … Continue reading →

11-07
27:09

The Little Book of Healthy Beauty with Dr. Pina LoGiudice

This practical guide presents five simple keys to great beauty and health, explains how to maximize their benefits, offers advice on natural remedies, and gives Dr. Pina’s expert guidance based on over a decade of research and clinical experience. Dr. … Continue reading →

10-03
27:30

The Whole30 & Food Freedom Forever with Melissa Hartwig

Melissa and Dallas Hartwig’s critically-acclaimed Whole30 program has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform how they think about their food, bodies, and lives. Their first book, the New York Times best-selling It Starts With Food, explained the science behind … Continue reading →

08-15
27:21

Living the Farm Sanctuary Life with Gene Baur

Gene Baur, is co founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, America’s leading farm animal protection organization. Baur has been hailed as “the conscience of the food movement” by TIME magazine, was a pioneer in undercover investigations and instrumental in passing … Continue reading →

07-18
26:55

The FibroManual: A Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide with Dr. Ginevra Liptan

If you suffer from fibromyalgia and are struggling to get help from your doctor, you’re far from alone. Ten million Americans experience the widespread muscle pain, profound fatigue, and fuzzy brain (“fibrofog”) that have long frustrated both patients and doctors. … Continue reading →

06-21
27:14

The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet with Dr. Michael Mosley

Scientists have recently demonstrated that you can prevent and even reverse type 2 diabetes with a simple change in diet and lifestyle. Drawing on the work of Professor Roy Taylor—one of the UK’s foremost diabetes experts—and his own experience as … Continue reading →

05-16
27:45

The End of Heart Disease with Dr. Joel Fuhrman

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States today—but it isn’t inevitable. In fact, at least ninety percent of heart disease–related deaths are entirely preventable. In The End of Heart Disease, Joel Fuhrman, M.D., a board-certified … Continue reading →

05-02
36:26

A Mind of Your Own with Dr. Kelly Brogan

Depression is not a disease. It is a symptom. Recent years have seen a shocking increase in antidepressant use the world over, with 1 in 4 women starting their day with medication. These drugs have steadily become the panacea for … Continue reading →

04-05
27:18

The Dirt Cure with Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein

“Maya Shetreat-Klein’s pioneering book, The Dirt Cure, will forever transform the way you think about children’s health. At a time when kids are being prescribed more and more medications to treat symptoms, Dr. Shetreat-Klein turns the prevailing paradigm on its … Continue reading →

03-21
28:29

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