The field of naturopathic oncology has grown dramatically over the past decade. But how much do you know about this naturopathic sub-specialty and what does the future hold for the profession and the patients it treats? Host and Natural Medicine Journal founder Karolyn A. Gazella talks with naturopathic oncologist Payam Kiani, ND, FABNO, who is also the President of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP). Dr Kiani provides an overview of integrative oncology, describes some of the challenges the profession has faced, and previews the organization’s upcoming conference. About the Expert Payam Kiani, ND, FABNO, is a naturopathic doctor with a focus on integrative cancer care. As the president of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP), Dr Kiani is committed to supporting patients and practitioners in the journey toward improved health outcomes. Since 2005, he has been in private practice, bringing over 2 decades of clinical expertise to his patients. Dr Kiani earned his bachelor of science in life sciences from McMaster University before completing his naturopathic doctor training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). For nearly 10 years, he served as a faculty member and clinical supervisor at CCNM, an experience that solidified his passion for education, mentorship, and shaping the future of naturopathic medicine. As a father of 2, he’s dedicated to setting an example of service to his community and contributing as a global citizen. On weekends, he embraces his love for the ocean, spending as much time as possible swimming and recharging in nature.

<description>&lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;The field of naturopathic oncology has grown dramatically over the past decade. But how much do you know about this naturopathic sub-specialty and what does the future hold for the profession and the patients it treats? Host and &lt;em&gt;Natural Medicine Journal&lt;/em&gt; founder Karolyn A. Gazella talks with naturopathic oncologist Payam Kiani, ND, FABNO, who is also the President of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP). Dr Kiani provides an overview of integrative oncology, describes some of the challenges the profession has faced, and previews the organization’s upcoming conference.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Expert&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Payam Kiani, ND, FABNO, is a naturopathic doctor with a focus on integrative cancer care. As the president of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP), Dr Kiani is committed to supporting patients and practitioners in the journey toward improved health outcomes. Since 2005, he has been in private practice, bringing over 2 decades of clinical expertise to his patients.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dr Kiani earned his bachelor of science in life sciences from McMaster University before completing his naturopathic doctor training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). For nearly 10 years, he served as a faculty member and clinical supervisor at CCNM, an experience that solidified his passion for education, mentorship, and shaping the future of naturopathic medicine.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;As a father of 2, he’s dedicated to setting an example of service to his community and contributing as a global citizen. On weekends, he embraces his love for the ocean, spending as much time as possible swimming and recharging in nature.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;</description>

The field of naturopathic oncology has grown dramatically over the past decade. But how much do you know about this naturopathic sub-specialty and what does the future hold for the profession and the patients it treats? Host and Natural Medicine...

An Overview and Future Perspectives of Naturopathic Oncology

As our understanding of the connection between the gut microbiome and illness continues to expand, it’s not surprising to learn that the thyroid gland is also involved. In this episode, host Karolyn A. Gazella talks to thyroid health expert Angela Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECNU, about how the gut-thyroid axis can be influenced to help heal thyroid health issues. Dr Mazza is a highly regarded thyroid specialist who utilizes a comprehensive, integrative approach to treating complex thyroid issues. About the Expert Angela D. Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECNU, is triple board-certified and a renowned thyroid specialist. She is founder of the Metabolic Center for Wellness in Oviedo, FL, the only center in Central Florida offering radiofrequency ablation procedures. Highly regarded for her individualized approach to patient care, Dr. Mazza empowers each person to achieve their unique goals through targeted interventions and lifestyle management. Dr. Mazza believes that hormonal changes that happen in women and men as they age play a huge part in their overall health, longevity, and quality of life. Her passion is helping her patients achieve metabolic as well as hormonal balance. Dr. Mazza is author of Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Thyroid Health and hosts the podcast “Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza.”

<description>&lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;As our understanding of the connection between the gut microbiome and illness continues to expand, it’s not surprising to learn that the thyroid gland is also involved. In this episode, host Karolyn A. Gazella talks to thyroid health expert Angela Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECNU, about how the gut-thyroid axis can be influenced to help heal thyroid health issues. Dr Mazza is a highly regarded thyroid specialist who utilizes a comprehensive, integrative approach to treating complex thyroid issues.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Expert&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Angela D. Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECNU, is triple board-certified and a renowned thyroid specialist. She is founder of the Metabolic Center for Wellness in Oviedo, FL, the only center in Central Florida offering radiofrequency ablation procedures. Highly regarded for her individualized approach to patient care, Dr. Mazza empowers each person to achieve their unique goals through targeted interventions and lifestyle management. Dr. Mazza believes that hormonal changes that happen in women and men as they age play a huge part in their overall health, longevity, and quality of life. Her passion is helping her patients achieve metabolic as well as hormonal balance. Dr. Mazza is author of Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Thyroid Health and hosts the podcast “Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza.” &lt;/div&gt;</description>

As our understanding of the connection between the gut microbiome and illness continues to expand, it’s not surprising to learn that the thyroid gland is also involved. In this episode, host Karolyn A. Gazella talks to thyroid health expert Angela...

Exploring the Gut Thyroid Axis with Integrative Endocrinologist Angela Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECNU

Arrhythmias are on the rise, coinciding with an increase in stroke cases. In this interview, Karolyn A. Gazella talks with conventionally trained cardiologist Benjamin Remo, MD, who also recently completed a fellowship in integrative medicine. Dr Remo is a cardiologist with CHRISTUS Health in New Mexico and employs a more holistic approach to treating arrhythmias. About the Author Benjamin Remo, MD, is a cardiologist and electrophysiologist with the Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM, and CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM. Dr Remo received his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the New York University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in electrophysiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. More recently, he completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.

<description>&lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Arrhythmias are on the rise, coinciding with an increase in stroke cases. In this interview, Karolyn A. Gazella talks with conventionally trained cardiologist Benjamin Remo, MD, who also recently completed a fellowship in integrative medicine. Dr Remo is a cardiologist with CHRISTUS Health in New Mexico and employs a more holistic approach to treating arrhythmias.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;div class="flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow"&gt; &lt;div class= "min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id= "a5dcc5f3-23a2-4201-86cd-7be716cbad7e" data-message-model-slug= "gpt-4o"&gt; &lt;div class= "flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"&gt; &lt;div class= "markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"&gt; &lt;p&gt;Benjamin Remo, MD, is a cardiologist and electrophysiologist with the Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM, and CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM. Dr Remo received his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the New York University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in electrophysiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. More recently, he completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="mb-2 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2"&gt; &lt;div class="items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex"&gt; &lt;div class="flex items-center"&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;</description>

Arrhythmias are on the rise, coinciding with an increase in stroke cases. In this interview, Karolyn A. Gazella talks with conventionally trained cardiologist Benjamin Remo, MD, who also recently completed a fellowship in integrative medicine. Dr Remo...

An Integrative Approach to Treating Arrhythmias: A Conversation with Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist Benjamin Remo, MD

Maca extract has become a popular herb as scientific research continues to substantiate its traditional uses. On this podcast, respected nutrition scientist and educator Deanna Minich, PhD, provides a detailed profile of maca root including a research overview, as well as clinical advice about choosing the highest quality extract. Minich is a sought-after industry consultant and has been an educator with the Institute for Functional Medicine for nearly 12 years. About the Expert Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS, IFMCP, is a nutrition scientist and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She serves as Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health and has over 20 years of experience in academia, clinical practice, and the dietary supplement industry. Minich has authored 6 wellness books and more than 50 scientific publications. She also lectures internationally and teaches at multiple institutions, focusing on transforming lives through nutrition and lifestyle.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Maca extract has become a popular herb as scientific research continues to substantiate its traditional uses. On this podcast, respected nutrition scientist and educator Deanna Minich, PhD, provides a detailed profile of maca root including a research overview, as well as clinical advice about choosing the highest quality extract. Minich is a sought-after industry consultant and has been an educator with the Institute for Functional Medicine for nearly 12 years.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Expert&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS, IFMCP, is a nutrition scientist and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She serves as Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health and has over 20 years of experience in academia, clinical practice, and the dietary supplement industry. Minich has authored 6 wellness books and more than 50 scientific publications. She also lectures internationally and teaches at multiple institutions, focusing on transforming lives through nutrition and lifestyle.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Maca extract has become a popular herb as scientific research continues to substantiate its traditional uses. On this podcast, respected nutrition scientist and educator Deanna Minich, PhD, provides a detailed profile of maca root including a research...

Maca Extract: Botanical Profile with Deanna Minich, PhD

 Treating brain cancers such as glioblastoma can be complex as many of these cancers are difficult to treat and deadly. Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA, is an accomplished physician-scientist who specializes in brain tumor treatment and research. During this interview, she talks about her innovative research work, including the use of art and music therapy.   About the Author Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA, is a professor of neurology and vice chair of neurosurgery research at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She completed her PhD and medical degree at the University of Cambridge, with fellowship training in neuro-oncology and integrative medicine. A physician-scientist with over 90 publications, she is also a creative writer and patient advocate. Dr. Sengupta recently earned an MBA from the University of Cincinnati. 

<description>&lt;div class="formatted_content" data-embeddable="" data-skip-stacker-links=""&gt; &lt;div&gt;Treating brain cancers such as glioblastoma can be complex as many of these cancers are difficult to treat and deadly. Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA, is an accomplished physician-scientist who specializes in brain tumor treatment and research. During this interview, she talks about her innovative research work, including the use of art and music therapy.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div&gt;Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA, is a professor of neurology and vice chair of neurosurgery research at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She completed her PhD and medical degree at the University of Cambridge, with fellowship training in neuro-oncology and integrative medicine. A physician-scientist with over 90 publications, she is also a creative writer and patient advocate. Dr. Sengupta recently earned an MBA from the University of Cincinnati.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;</description>

Treating brain cancers such as glioblastoma can be complex as many of these cancers are difficult to treat and deadly. Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA, is an accomplished physician-scientist who specializes in brain tumor treatment and research. During...

Cutting-Edge Integrative Brain Cancer Research and Treatment: A conversation with neuro-oncology expert Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA

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