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Five To Thrive Live
The dynamic duo of Dr. Lise Alschuler and Karolyn Gazella add their voices to the chorus of integrative healthcare leaders—along with people like Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. Andrew Weil. This lively duo features a naturopathic oncologist and a research journalist who are both cancer survivors. They will separate fact from fiction while inspiring and motivating you towards a vibrantly healthy life. You will be informed, entertained and uplifted as they describe their five key…
Episodes
- Five To Thrive Live
Integrative Care for Brain Cancer: Science, Support and Hope
Caring for someone with brain cancer means asking not only how to treat the tumor, but how to support the person living with it. Join guest Dr. Soma Sengupta…
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Nutrient Profile: Anti-anxiety Nutrients and Herbs
Dr. Peter Bongiorno is a mental health expert with extensive experience treating anxiety. He talks with Karolyn about anti-anxiety nutrients and herbs, and…
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How Can Acupuncture Help with Cancer Care?
Acupuncture is a powerful tool that can help people heal, including those diagnosed with cancer. On this show, Dr. Alix Bjorklund talks with Karolyn about how…
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Beyond the Infusion Chair: Integrative Oncology with Dr. Eliot Edwards
In this episode we explore the quality-of-life issues patients being treated for cancer live with every day, including chemotherapy-induced peripheral…
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Exploring the Benefits of "Radical Candor"
Are you familiar with Radical Candor? It's an innovative communication style that Karolyn will explore with Bernadette Paley, a management expert who has…
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Can AI be my doctor?
Registered dietitian Ashley Koff joins Five to Thrive Live to tackle the question everyone's asking: can AI be my doctor? Together we explore how matching the…
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The Future of Integrative Oncology
In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Nasha Winters, an internationally recognized leader in metabolic and integrative oncology will share her views on…
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Nutrient Profile: Creatine Monohydrate
Recent scientific research reveals that creatine monohydrate's benefits extend far beyond muscle growth. In addition to enhancing exercise performance, studies…
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The vagus nerve, the missing link in Cancer survivorship.
In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Beth DuPree, breast surgeon, integrative physician, and author, shares about one of the body’s most powerful yet…
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Taking a Deep Dive into Loss, Grief, and the Grieving Process
As a newly trained Certified Grief Educator, Karolyn has insights into the complex topic of grieving. On this show, Lise interviews Karolyn about what she…
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Integrative Head & Neck Cancer: Clinical Strategy Meets Lived Experience
In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Jen Green ND, FABNO, integrative oncologist & cancer survivor, shares a powerful clinical and personal perspective…
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Addressing Cancer Treatment-Induced Accelerated Aging
Have you heard of Treatment-Induced Accelerated Aging (TIAA)? It's been called the Achilles' heel for cancer survivors. But what is it and more importantly…
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Tension in the Tapestry: Fascia and Chronic Pain
In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, you will learn about your “hidden organ” – your fascia. What if your nagging pain isn’t coming from your muscles or…
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Nervous System Regulation Strategies
Are you struggling to manage the stress in your life? Maybe it's time to take a deeper dive into stress management by finding out more about your nervous…
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Are You Obessesed with Healthy Eating?
Eating healthy after a cancer diagnosis is a common goal, but can you go too far? Karolyn talks with cancer and nutrition expert Conner Middelmann a Certified…
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Bringing Medicine Home
In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Joseph Vazquez, a naturopathic physician, joins us to talk about the heart of community medicine — bringing…
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Can GLP-1 Medications Reduce Risk of Cancer?
GLP-1 medications are certainly getting a lot of attention these days. But how safe are these medications? And do they have additional benefits beyond weight…
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What We All Need to Know about Environmental Risks to Breast Health
In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, naturopathic doctor, Dr. Jeane LaDeana will unpack how environmental toxins – everything from plastics to hidden…
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Herbal Profile: Botanicals for Blood Sugar Balance
Balanced blood sugar is important for many reasons including managing weight, optimal brain function, maintaining consistent energy levels, and reducing the…
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Health Freedom at a Crossroads
In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Loren Israelson, Founder and President of the United Natural Products Alliance and key architect of the landmark DSHEA…
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Nutrient Profile: Low-Dose Lithium
Continuing with her theme of nutrient profiles, on this episode Karolyn talks with mental health expert Peter Bongiorno, ND, about low-dose lithium. How much…
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Creating Your Thrive Tribe
Finding friends and creating a community can be difficult especially during key life phases such as moving to a new city, getting a new job, being an empty…
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From Stress to Spark: A Naturopathic Approach to Optimizing Libido
In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Katie Stage, ND, RH (AGH), FABNG shares an evidence-informed and compassionate approach to understanding and…
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Creating an Effective Cancer Recovery Plan
At Five to Thrive Live we are passionate about cancer survivorship. On this show, Karolyn talks with cancer recovery expert Nathan Handley, MD, who is the…
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Is there a place for natural medicine?
On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, herbalist Roy Upton will discuss the global reality of natural medicine. How does natural medicine impact communities?…
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Rapid Fire Ways to Create New Health Behaviors This Year
On this show Lise and Karolyn go back and forth with their favorite strategies to focus on when trying to create new health behaviors that stick. They will…
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Herbal Profile: Saffron
Periodically, Karolyn is going to bring in an expert to profile an important herb or nutrient. On this show, she talks with herbal expert and naturopathic…
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Inflammation's Edge: CIRS
On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, we will discuss Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, or CIRS. This is a complex, often-misunderstood condition in…
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Is This the New Frontier in Personalized Cancer Treatment?
If you haven't heard of intratumoral bacteria, you may want to tune in because this could be the next big advancement when it comes to cancer treatment. On…
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Beyond the Cheer: An Honest Conversation on Holiday Mental Health
On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, we will navigate the stresses of the Holidays. While Holidays can be joyful, they can also be stressful. In this…
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Self-Care Suggestions for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
nflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be challenging to treat; however, when effective self-care strategies are employed, there is better disease management and…
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Ayurveda: Modern Applications of a Healing Tradition
On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, our guest, Amita Nathwani will explain what Auyurveda is and how this ancient form of healing can be used to optimize…
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The Healing Power of Rituals
The holidays are often filled with a variety of rituals but why are rituals so important to so many of us and do they positively influence our health? On this…
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Effective Ways to Protect and Enhance Mood and Mental Health
As we approach the hectic holiday season and beyond, protecting and enhancing our mental health can become a top priority. On this show, Karolyn talks with…
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Radical Sisters and the Breast Cancer Movement
On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, our guest, story-teller and author Judy Pearson. Judy will introduce us to the dawn of the breast cancer movement…
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Incorporating Integrative Cancer Care Into Your Plan
How much do you know about integrative cancer care? And even more important, how do you proactively create an integrative plan for your treatment and…
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Clearing Up Misconceptions About Naturopathic Medicine
Karolyn and Lise have embraced and discussed naturopathic medicine for decades, however, they continue to be surprised by the misconceptions that many people…
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Natural Anti-inflammatory Pain Relief
On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, anesthesiologist and pain specialist, Dr. Rosanne Sheinberg will be sharing why and how she incorporates…
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A Novel Way to Protect Brain Health
Insulin resistance and dementia are two very different conditions but are they somehow connected? Even more important, how can we use this connection to…
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Natural Relief for Chemotherapy Nerve Pain
On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, our guest, Dr. JJ Dugoua, a doctor of pharmacy and of naturopathic medicine, will share effective natural strategies to…
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Three Key Principles to Restore Health
On this show, Dr. Leslie Cisar describes three key principles to health that she focuses on with her patients who are struggling with a chronic health…
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Your Saliva is Talking to You and it's Time to Listen!
On this show Karolyn talks with saliva expert—yes, saliva!—Patti Milligan, PhD, RD, CNS, about how the science of saliva can influence our health. Dr. Milligan…
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Nourish Resilience
On this special sponsored episode of Five to Thrive Live, our guest, Dr. Blajit Khamba will talk about her formulation of an organic, vegan supplemental food…
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Sound Sleep Strategies
Not sleeping well? You're not alone. Estimates show that one in three Americans are not getting the recommended amount of sleep, which can be harmful to…
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The D Factor: Vitamin D's Role in Cancer
On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, our guests, Laura Pole and Nancy Hepp from CancerChoice.org will share findings from their recent research review on…
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The Sweet Science of Savoring
On this show Karolyn talks about the science of savoring with nutritionist and author Conner Middelmann who is the founder of the online community Savor…
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Essential Exercise in Cancer Care
On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, our guest, Dr. Dugald Seely, ND, FABNO will share some of the newest findings on the health benefits of exercise for…
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Building Liver Health During and After Cancer Treatment
The liver is one of the hardest working organs in the human body performing hundreds of critical functions necessary for optimal health. It's also important to…
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Exploring the Significance of the Gut-Hormone Connection
On this show, Karolyn talks with functional medicine expert Erica Armstrong, MD, about how the hormones produced in the gut can influence health and how the…
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Exploring the Healing Benefits of Guided Imagery
On this show, Karolyn talks with highly respected naturopathic oncologist Dr. Jen Green, who is the creator of BeLoved Guided Imagery for Cancer. Dr. Green…
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Can Being Congruent and Authentic Benefit Health?
There are many ways to achieve optimal wellness but one way that you may not have considered is congruence. What does it mean to be congruent and how can…
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Health Enhancing Effects of the Mediterranean Diet
On this episode, we will hear from Michelle Qaqundah, ND, FABNO about the health enhancing effects of the Mediterranean diet. Dr. Qaqundah lives and works in…
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Healing Migraines Naturally
On this show, Karolyn talks with natural health expert Leslie Cisar, ND, who specializes in treating migraines. Dr. Cisar utilizes a comprehensive, holistic…
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Healing the Inflamed Mind
Did you know there is a direct link between inflammation and mental health? Karolyn talks with integrative medical expert Jaquel Patterson, ND, about how an…
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Tackling Myths and Misconceptions About Dietary Supplements
How much do you really know about dietary supplements? On this show, Karolyn talks with Registered Dietitian Karen Todd who specializes in dietary supplements…
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Promoting Herbs: American Botanical Council
On this episode, we will hear from Mark Blumenthal, the founder and executive director of the American Botanical Council (ABC). The ABC has been at the…
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Exploring Trauma with East Asian Medicine
On this episode, we will hear from Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Celia Hildebrand about how East Asian medicine understands the impact of trauma…
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Dispelling Common Cancer Myths
Sometimes misinformation gets so ingrained that we come to believe it as truth when it's actually not. Karolyn is joined by highly respected naturopathic…
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Let's Talk About The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Have you heard of the new book The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins? It's all the rage! It has quickly become one of the most popular self-help books of our…
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Practical Ways to Add More Mindfulness to Your Daily Routine
On this show, Karolyn talks with long-time colleague and friend Matt Mumber, MD, who is a respected integrative radiation oncologist. Dr. Mumber not only helps…