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Compounding Pharmacies and Bio-Identical Hormones with Karin Carestia

Compounding pharmacist Karin Carestia is my guest today on The Spa Dr. Show. Karin received her degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and completed comprehensive programs with PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America). She has been a pharmacist for over 20 years and worked for University Pharmacy, Smiths and RiteAid until opening her own compounding pharmacy Alpine Apothecary in 2010. 

On today’s show Karin shares with us what makes a compounding pharmacy different from a regular pharmacy, why you might need a compounding pharmacy and how to find one near you. She also covers specific questions to ask a compounding pharmacy to ensure safety and that you’re getting the best quality and accurate potency. 

Karin and I also discuss bio-identical hormones – what they are, how they’re made and how compounding the various hormones works. I know there are a lot of questions about compounding and bio-identical hormones, and I really think this will answer those questions! For more information about the special offer the she mentioned for Skin Nutrients, you can go HERE.

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Stem Cell Therapy with Dr. Harry Adelson

Dr. Harry Adelson began his training in prolotherapy in 1998 while in his final year at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. During his residency training in Integrative Medicine at Yale/Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut, he volunteered after hours in a large homeless shelter in Bridgeport, Connecticut, providing prolotherapy to the medically underserved while gaining valuable experience. He opened Docere Clinics in Salt Lake City in 2002 and from day one, his practice has been 100% regenerative injection therapies for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain conditions. Since February of 2010, Dr. Adelson has performed over 2,000 bone marrow and adipose-derived adult stem cell procedures, placing him among those most experienced in the world with use of autologous stem cells for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain conditions. Dr. Adelson practices in Park City, Utah and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management. 

 

On Today’s show, Dr. Adelson discusses regenerative injective therapies and adult stem cell therapy (ASCT). He shares with us why stem cells are so valuable and how he obtains stem cells from patients and successfully uses them in treatments. We talk about the various uses of stem cell therapy from pain management to anti-aging treatments for skin. 

You can find out more about Dr. Harry Adelson and naturopathic pain management HERE.

Secrets for Fuller, Healthier Hair & Radiant Skin with Dr. Shelena Lalji

Dr. Shelena Lalji, known as “Dr. Shel,” is a Board-Certified Ob/Gyn and an honor graduate of Emory University School of Medicine. She has been inspiring and educating women on how to live their healthiest lives for nearly 20 years. After practicing traditional women’s healthcare for over 10 years, she felt the need to focus on a more comprehensive approach to women’s health to uncover the root cause of her patient’s symptoms rather than simply treating the symptoms alone. 

Dr. Shel is the author of I Am Woman: Our Journeys to Health, Happiness, and Harmony. She inspires women, through nationwide speaking, media and appearances, to believe they deserve to achieve their goals for complete mind, body and spirit balance in their lives. She enjoys her many roles as a physician, a woman’s advocate, an educator, an entrepreneur, a wife and a mother of two children. 

On Today’s show, Dr. Shel shares her secrets for fuller, healthier hair and radiant skin. We discuss the various causes of hair loss, what amount of hair loss is normal, and what role hormones (including thyroid) may be playing. We also cover which tests to ask your health care provider to order and essential nutrients. Dr. Shel also shares some tips on how to have vibrant, radiant skin. Here are the offers for you from Dr. Shel mentioned on the interview: 

1. Free Hypothyroidism 101 ebook 

2. Program offer: Get Your Hair Back with Dr. Shel (6 week course on getting your hair back naturally). The regular price is $249 and she is discounting it to $147 for you, my audience. Enter Promo code: drcateshair 

The program starts November 4, 2014 and includes 4 lessons and 2 live Q&A calls, and supportive materials. After that time, you can still sign up, but it will be recorded rather than live. 

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Get Fit and Drop Belly Fat with Kathy Smith

Kathy Smith is called "A Fitness Revolutionary" for a reason. Kathy has stood at the forefront of the fitness and health industries for over 30 years, with a collection of bestselling books, DVDs, audios and exercise equipment. She has sold more than 20 million exercise DVDs - landing her in the Video Hall of Fame – and $500 million in products, from kettlebells to yoga mats. 

Kathy has a new book and DVD, FastFit, that addresses the belly fat epidemic and blood sugar roller coaster. She also has an online weight loss program, ReShape Your Body, that combines downloadable workouts, food plans, shopping lists, and hundreds of recipes.

With a mission to "inspire the best in all people," her work has been featured in many media outlets, including The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, Larry King Live, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and many more.

In 2011, the Los Angeles County Commission for Women named Kathy Smith "Woman of the Year" for her work educating communities. She is also a recipient of the "Lifetime Achievement" award from IDEA (the world's largest organization of fitness professionals). She is mother of two daughters and lives in Park City, Utah.

On Today’s show Kathy Smith, shares top fitness techniques to get rid of belly fat. We talk about why belly fat compared to other fat is a problem. She shares great every day exercises, how to scale and personalize your work-outs, and nutrition tips to help drop belly fat. We also discuss changes in fitness trends over the decades and the importance of posture and your body’s built-in “spanks!”

Click here to get some free downloadable workouts for you. These are gifts from Kathy Smith. I think you’ll love them.

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Regain Your Spark with Dr. Jen Landa

Dr. Jen Landa has achieved board certification in obstetrics and gynecology and in the specialty of anti-aging medicine and regenerative medicine. She is the chief medical officer of BodyLogicMD and author of the Amazon best seller, The Sex Drive Solution for Women.

Dr. Jen has been featured on Dr. OZ, Fox News, Oprah.com, and Elle, Women’s Health, and Shape Magazines. She is also creator of the 3 weeks to endless energy program. Dr. Jennifer Landa specializes in helping women and men balance their hormones, restore their energy, and replenish their sex lives.

On Today’s show, Dr. Jen shares with us her personal journey of how she lost her energy and sex drive and how she was able to personally overcome this and then help others with similar challenges. She shares with us how to look for early warning signs, causes that lead to these symptoms, and specific ways to help regain your spark so you can have more energy, improved sex drive, lose weight, and better overall health.

Get access to Dr. Jen Landa’s webinar and the special offer she mentioned for her 3 Weeks to Endless Energy Program HERE. (Please note: registration closes end of day on October 19th, so sign up for this fabulous program asap!)

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Take Charge of Your Own Health with Dr. Holly Lucille

Dr. Holly Lucille is a nationally recognized licensed naturopathic doctor, educator, natural products consultant and media host. In 2007, Dr. Holly was listed in Time Magazine’s “Alt List” as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People.” In 2012 she launched her talk show “Myth-Defying with Dr. Holly,” and she is the host of “The Dr. Holly Lucille Show: Mindful Medicine” on RadioMD.

Dr. Holly has appeared on Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Lifetime Television for Women, and The Hallmark Channel and Discovery Fit & Health channel. She is on the editorial advisory board of Alternative Medicine and Natural Practitioner. She is also the author of Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Women’s Guide to Safe, Natural, Hormone Health.

Dr. Holly received her naturopathic medicine degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is the past president of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association and has served on the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians board. Dr. Holly’s private practice in Los Angeles, Healing from Within Healthcare.

On Today’s show, Dr. Holly shares what it means to be your own primary care provider. We talk about what makes the naturopathic medicine approach unique and effective. We also discuss how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to health information. We even share specific resources where you can go to get real healthcare and wellness answers.

To find out more about Dr. Holly Lucille, you can visit her website here. 

Here are some of the valuable resources we mentioned on the interview: 

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) “Skin Deep” 

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How Our Sexuality is Key to Our Overall Health and Vitality with Dr. Anna Cabeca

Dr. Anna Cabeca is an Emory University trained and board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician. She is also board certified in Anti Aging and Regenerative Medicine and is an expert in Functional Medicine and Women’s Health.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Anna is a national and international speaker on restorative medicine and women’s health issues. She serves a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine. She is also the co-creator of the Sexy Younger You telesummit. Dr. Anna has literally traveled around the world to find the best solutions in women’s health and her belief is that the advantages of creating health and hormone balance not only improve our own health, but also improve the health of generations to follow.

 

Today, Dr. Anna Cabeca shares with us how our sexuality is key to our overall health and vitality. We talk about common symptoms of hormone imbalances, the underlying causes, and how to balance hormones naturally so you can restore your health, vitality and sex drive. Dr. Anna also shares why birth control pills may not good for you and healthier options.

 

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Free Gifts from Dr. Anna Cabeca 

Get access to the Sexy Younger You Telesummit

In addition, Dr. Cabeca has some great skincare products. Find out more about them here.

How to Have a Flat Sexy Belly with Dr. Susanne Bennett

Dr. Susanne Bennett is a chiropractor specializing in allergies, clinical nutrition, skin health, anti-aging and lifestyle medicine and is the best selling author of The 7 Day Allergy Makeover- a step-by-step program providing clinically proven, natural solutions to eliminate allergies and restore vibrant health from the inside out. Her philosophy is that “healthy skin leads to better health.”

Today, I have Dr. Susanne Bennett back on the show, and this time it’s to share how you can have a flat sexy belly! She discusses how many of her patients have swollen abdomens due to inflammation and allergies. You’ll find out exactly how to determine if you have a “swollen belly” and what to do about it. We talk about allergies and intolerances and the differences between them. 

 

Enhance Your Mind, Mood and Energy with Dr. Hyla Cass

Dr. Hyla Cass is a nationally acclaimed innovator and expert in the fields of integrative medicine and psychiatry. Board-certified in psychiatry and neurology (ABPN) as well as integrative and holistic medicine (ABIHM), Dr. Cass is a real pioneer in the world of holistic and functional medicine. She has over 25 years of clinical practice experience helping people enhance their mind, mood and energy.

On the show, we talk about the connection between our mood and food, how to balance neurotransmitters, and key supplements that help our mood and cravings. Dr. Cass also shares when medications like anti-depressants may or may not be right for you.

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Inspiring and Empowering Women with Nineveh Dinha

Nineveh Dinha has been in the broadcast industry for a decade working as a news anchor and reporter at several stations in California, Arizona and Utah, including NBC and FOX. She also recently started her own online magazine called yoU Magazine to help inspire and empower women. 

In today’s interview, Nineveh shares what it’s like to be a woman in the media and how she hopes to inspire women. She also shares her top fitness, food and beauty tips and her favorite part about reporting on the news. 

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