This episode contains an interview with inventor, author, and entrepreneur Jim Klopman about the important issues of fall prevention and balance training.Falls are the number one cause of accidental injury and death in those over 65 years old. Many victims of non-fatal falls are left with severe functional impairments, often requiring long-term care. In the year 2020 the price tag for falls to our health care system in the US was over 81 Billion dollars.Balance training is a proven method for...
The podcast "Wellness Connection MD" focuses on providing evidence-based, commercial-free wellness information. It aims to empower listeners with practical solutions for optimizing health. On today's show we proudly announce Dr. McMinn's new book, "McMinn Sinusitis Microbiome Protocol," which offers a natural approach to helping patients with chronic sinusitis and rhinitis by focusing on reestablishing a healthy sinus microbiome. Unfortunately, the traditional treatments for sinusitis, which ...
This show is the second episode in a two-part series on the topic of raising healthy kids in this modern world. In our last episode we focused on healthy eating. In this show we discuss many of the other major issues. Some of the topics discussed include: exposure to nature and sunlight, physical activity, screen time, social media, social interaction, critical thinking skills, mental health, emotional well-being, coping with stress and anxiety, mindfulness techniques, sleep, body image issue...
This is the first of a two-part series on raising healthy children in our modern-day world. In this episode we focus on healthy eating. In part two we will explore many other aspects of Raising Healthy Children.Our guests, Lindsay Mathews and Rachel Norgan are both Registered Nurses, and Lindsay is also an IIN certified Health Coach. Together they bring to us their wisdom from many years of professional experience in treating, counseling, and coaching children and families. They are both also...
Wellness Connection MD is THE evidence-based podcast on all things wellness. This episode is a follow-up to our previous show on the Top Ten Supplements for all-purpose use. However, in this edition Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay discuss specific supplements that may be helpful for our most common and devastating diseases. Dr. Peter Attia's excellent book "Outlive" describes the Four Horsemen of diseases: Cardiovascular disease, Cancer, Neurodegenerative diseases, and Metabolic dysfunction (lik...
In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. Jim McMinn and health coach Lindsay Mathews dive deep into the world of nutritional supplements. They count down their top 10 favorite supplements, explaining the science and research behind each one.Some of the supplements covered include a quality multivitamin, fish oil, vitamin D, probiotics, curcumin, bioflavonoids, magnesium and more. For each supplement, they review studies showing the potential benefits for conditions like heart disease, ...
In this episode of the Wellness Connection MD podcast, Dr. McMinn takes an evidence-based look into the world of acupuncture alongside Dr. Margot Walbert, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Walbert shares her expertise on acupuncture's philosophy, training, techniques, and its efficacy in treating various conditions. She starts by reviewing some of the fundamental TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) tenants such as Qi (life force energy), and the five elements. She also discusses how in ...
On the Wellness Connection MD podcast wet strive to present to you practical solutions to your health care concerns. In this episode we describe a step by step guide to achieving your optimal wellness goals . Beginning a wellness journey may seem daunting. Where do I begin? How can I get from here to there? Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay break it down for you, along with a powerful graphic illustration called Dr. McMinn’s “Arch of Wellness.” You can f...
Podcast summary In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. McMinn take a deep dive into the root causes of disease and how an understanding of these root causes can be used as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool as a part of a functional medicine approach to a patient.Think about your own health, or if you are a provider then think about the patient in front of you, then keep asking the question "What is the underlying root cause of the problem." Then use the list of...
This is Part 2 of a series on Emotional Wellness. The conversation explores various aspects of our emotions, including the connection between lifestyle medicine, such as exercise, sleep, and diet, and our emotional well-being. We also discuss promoting emotional well-being in schools and in the workplace. We discuss the influence of social media and technology on emotional wellness. Emily breaks down the positive effect of connection with nature, and fostering deep and...
This is the first episode in a two part series on the urgently important topic of emotional wellness. In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay Matthews discuss the importance of emotional wellness with guest Emily Hudak. Emily is a certified holistic health coach, certified dietary supplement professional, with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is also the founder of Whole With Emily where she supports clients in their ment...
Welcome to the launch of the Wellness Connection MD podcast, where Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsey become your partners on a quest for optimal wellness. On our previous show, the Functional Medicine Podcast, we discussed a wide variety of healthcare subjects, from a functional and integrative medicine point of view. The purpose of this episode is to introduce ourselves to any new listeners under our new name. We would also like to share with you our philosophy of health...
Welcome to the Functional Medicine Podcast. This episode is actually a mini-cast" announcing our name change to "Wellness Connection MD,” which will start with our next episode.Our podcast has always been dedicated to providing up-to-date, unbiased, evidence based, honest information on a wide variety of health-related subjects, from a functional, integrative and lifestyle medicine point of view. On each podcast we have also attempted to offer practical, take- home solutions in order to...
Unraveling Adrenal FatigueIn this insightful podcast Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay, along with special guest Rachel Olsen, will delve into the science of adrenal fatigue. We will break down the controversy surrounding this important subject, and we will explore how it influences various aspects of our physical, mental and emotional well-being. We will also explain why the term "adrenal fatigue" is somewhat of a misnomer, and that the term HPA Axis Dysfunction is a more accurat...
In this episode of the Functional Medicine Podcast we present to you a detailed discussion of men's sexual health with our special guest Nurse Valerie Padd, certified sexual educator and coach. Sexual well-being is a part of the fabric of overall health. A vibrant sex life is your birthright, and yet it is very common for men to struggle with various sexual health concerns. These concerns may be devastating to the affected individual...
On the Functional Medicine Podcast we attempt to help you achieve "optimization" in every aspect of your life, and your intimate life is no exception. As a functional medicine doctor, I heard the concerns of my women patients, and sadly, the majority of them complained of issues related to sexual health. The medical community has largely ignored these issues, and we have taught these women to suffer in silence. Today on the show, we are excited to present to you Ms. ...
Have you ever contemplated the potential of Lifestyle Medicine? Get ready to have your mind expanded as we journey through this empowering field of medicine that influences health outcomes more powerfully than anything else. You're about to discover the undeniable impact of lifestyle on health outcomes and its potential in preventing and treating many diseases.Stay with us as we pull back the curtain on the primal and Mediterranean lifestyles, traits that can significantly reduce the risk of ...
Scientists agree that chronic inflammation contributes to just about every disease known to man, such as heart disease, cancer, metabolic diseases, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative diseaes, etc. Dr. McMinn and Lindsay tackle the difficult subject of chronic systemic inflammation and they break it down for you in simple terms. They explain what it is, why it is important, what causes it, how to know if you have it, and how to prevent and treat inflammation. Inflammation is not just...
Modern medicine these days is often practiced in silos. We have an "ologist" for this (like a cardiologist) and an "ologist" for that (like a gastroenterologist), and they are often not talking to each other. However, in fact it is all connected, but very few doctors look at the big picture. The master connector of the entire body is the mind. As an old Chinese proverb says "The body is a puppet of the mind." On this show we are blessed to have with us Dr. Erica Young...
Our goal in this podcast is to give you the tools you need to help you reach your own optimal health potential in mind, body, and spirit. We go beyond treating disease, and prevntion to empower you with the information you need in order to become the very best version of yourself, no matter where your starting point is. We discuss the fundamentals of lifestyle medicne such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, and socialization, as well as other important strategies such as bioidentical hormone ther...