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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 LiveDiscussing Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
On this episode Ronald Hoffman, MD, discusses his integrative treatment of inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease, as well as…
Five To Thrive LiveResolve To Thrive
On this episode, Lise and Karolyn will provide advice about how to turn New Year's resolutions into lifelong habits. If you have a history of struggling with…
Five To Thrive LiveHow to Change Behaviors Easily
We are excited to have BJ Fogg, PhD as our guest because we are big fans of his behavioral change model. He joins us to discuss how people can be successful at…
Five To Thrive LiveA Crooked Smile: A Story of Courage
Lise and Karolyn are delighted to be joined by Terri Tate, author of, A Crooked Smile. This episode is guaranteed to lift your spirit. You will learn the role…
Five To Thrive LiveSupport During and After Radiation
Matt Mumber, MD, joins Dr. Lise Alschuler and Karolyn A. Gazella to explain what radiation is, its role in cancer treatment, and how one can support his or her…
Five To Thrive LiveIs A Health Coach Right For You?
Health coach Kathy Beach explains the value of having a health coach on your health care team. Listeners learn why health coaching has become so popular and…
Five To Thrive LiveNBA Legendary Coach George Karl
On this episode, Coach George Karl describes why cancer was undoubtedly the toughest opponent he ever faced. He'll share the lessons he learned and how it…
Five To Thrive LiveHealthy Holiday Eating and Cooking
On this episode, listeners will be given practical (and yummy!) ways to eat healthy this holiday season. Don't let the holidays get you off track Thriver!…
Five To Thrive LiveInnovative Cancer Survivorship Plan
On this episode, Lise and Karolyn talk about cancer survivorship and their newly created, highly-innovative iTHRIVE Plan. Listeners get an in-depth look at…
Five To Thrive LiveCaring For A Loved One With Cancer
On this episode, Stan Goldberg, PhD, will discuss what to do when a loved one says "I have cancer." Dr. Goldberg, who is the author of the new book, Loving…
Five To Thrive LiveHealing with Music
Dr. Steven Eisenberg shares his compassionate, present and resilient way of being a doctor - and a patient. He uses music, dance, love and presence to make…
Five To Thrive LiveSecret to Enhancing Energy and Vitality
On this episode, radio and TV show host Dr. Susanne Bennett shares her secrets to how we can enhance energy levels and achieve optimal wellness. Dr. Bennett is…
Five To Thrive LiveFor Parents of Children With Cancer
On this episode, author Laura Lane tells the inspiring story of her daughter Celeste's battle with a rare form of childhood cancer. She shares advice on how…
Five To Thrive LiveAddressing Survivorship Needs
This show is all about the unique needs of cancer survivors and how to effectively meet those needs. Over the past 15 years, the survival rate for cancer…
Five To Thrive LiveUsing In-Between Times to Transform
On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, radiation oncologist and integrative oncology expert Matt Mumber, MD, describes ways to live in liminal space, that “in…
Five To Thrive LiveTapering Off Pain Medications
On this episode pain management expert, Dr. Beth Darnall, will provide tips to help people can get off pain medications. She’ll describe the dangers associated…
Five To Thrive LiveHealing Benefits of Reiki and Reflexolog
On this episode of Five to Thrive Live, we will explore energy healing (Reiki) and reflexology with expert Helen Chin Lui. You will discover the unique healing…
Five To Thrive LiveAddressing Special Nutritional Needs
On this episode, nutrition expert Jessica Iannotta talks about symptoms that can arise during and after cancer treatment and how to nutritionally address those…
Five To Thrive LiveChinese Medicine and Acupuncture
On this episode, acupuncturist and Chinese medicine expert Dr. Fred Russo joins us to discuss how these two forms of integrative medicine can help people…
Five To Thrive LiveComprehensive Cancer Care for Survivors
On this episode, leading survivorship experts Lynn Schuster and Santosh Rao, MD. from Banner MD Anderson will describe all aspects of effective survivorship…
Five To Thrive LiveFood Allergies: The Hidden Malady
Learn what food allergies are and how to test to see if you have food allergies. You will also learn about the many and far-reaching impacts that food…
Five To Thrive LiveMedical Marijuana Research Update
On this episode we are joined by two experts on the topic of medical marijuana. Integrative oncologist Donald Abrams, MD, and Clint Werner, author of…
Five To Thrive LiveLoving Life with Loving Meditations
On this episode, Tamara Green, LCSW, and her husband David Dachinger share information about their Loving Meditations program. David is a stage 4 head, neck…
Five To Thrive LiveMind-Body-Spirit Surgery Support
On this episode, world-renowned breast surgeon and integrative oncologist Beth Dupree, MD, discusses her mind-body-spirit approach to healing and how she…
Five To Thrive LiveStress Management Techniques
On this show, Nancy Gahles, DC, will discuss a technique that she uses to help her patients manage stress more effectively. Listeners will learn about the…
Five To Thrive LiveUnderstanding Immunotherapy
On this episode, naturopathic oncologist Dr. Tina Kaczor will discuss some of the most promising immunological therapies presently being used to treat cancer…
Five To Thrive LiveLifestyle based skin cancer prevention
Learn about proactive lifestyle based skin protection and skin cancer prevention strategies. You will be surprised that skin protection encompasses much more…
Five To Thrive LiveEmbracing Contemplative Cancer Care
On this episode, innovative integrative oncologist Matt Mumber, MD, joins Karolyn to discuss the growing interest in contemplative cancer care. Dr. Mumber will…
Five To Thrive LiveChemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss
Chemotherapy often causes hair loss. This hair loss is over the entire body. The psychological and social consequences of hair loss can be quite significant…
Five To Thrive LiveNatural Constipation Relief
Digestive health is critical to overall health. On this episode, nutrition expert Dr. Felicia Stoler will provide effective strategies to help relieve…
Five To Thrive LiveProstate Cancer & the Power of Lifestyle
Dr. Geo Espinosa will be joining us to talk about how to harness the power of lifestyle changes using his CaPLESS method to turn the tides on prostate…
Five To Thrive LiveSexual Dysfunction After Cancer
Many men and women suffer silently with sexual dysfunction after their cancer diagnosis and treatment. On this episode, this topic is tackled head on as we…
Five To Thrive LiveEat Your Antioxidants!
Antioxidant nutrients help keep us healthy and can help us recover from illness. Studies also show that people who ingest more antioxidants have a reduced risk…
Five To Thrive LiveWays to Fend Off Stress-Induced Eating
On this episode, Lisa Lewtan, author of Busy, Stressed, and Food Obsessed, will describe the connection between stress and over-eating and provide practical…
Five To Thrive LiveFecal Microbiata Transplantation
Learn about the treatment of fecal transplantation for Clostridium dificile, inflammatory bowel disease and other digestive disorders. Dr. Mark Davis, ND takes…
Five To Thrive LiveTurn Challenges into Opportunities
On this episode, inspiring cancer survivor and cancer coach, Jeanine Walston will share strategies to help transform challenging situations and deal with…
Five To Thrive LiveTake Back Control After Cancer
On this episode we will discuss how people diagnosed with cancer can take back control of their lives. Our guest for this discussion is Marcia Donziger…
Five To Thrive LiveExciting Research to Reduce Cancer Risk
On this episode, Dr. Ajay Goel will discuss his research that focuses on microRNA. He’ll also describe the various ways we can influence microRNAs to help…
Five To Thrive LiveLiving With Uncertainty
Life is uncertain and people diagnosed with life-altering illness know this better than most! While uncertainty can feel overwhelming and paralyze our ability…
Five To Thrive LiveNew Year's Resolution Tips
On this episode Dr. Alschuler and Karolyn share tips on how to keep common New Year's Resolutions. They tackle the five most common ones: weight loss/exercise…
Five To Thrive LiveIs Going Gluten Free Right For You?
Giving up gluten is a must for people with celiac disease but why are so many people giving up gluten to lose weight? And more importantly, is this a good…
Five To Thrive LiveCancer Survivor Pays It Forward
On this episode, cancer survivor Jeff Sirlin describes his journey through cancer and why he wanted to create Cancer Wellness TV, a free resource for cancer…
Five To Thrive LiveDealing With The "Cliff" After Cancer
When cancer treatment is done, people go back to a life that is just not the same. As they try to find their "new normal," they sometimes discover a "cliff"…
Five To Thrive LiveUnderstanding Good Fats and Bad Fats
On this episode, we’ll get the skinny on fats! Dr. Ellen McDonnell from the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Center will join us to help dispel myths and provide…
Five To Thrive LiveNew Way to Lose Weight
On this episode, nutritionist and chef Conner Middelmann-Whitney will discuss her adaptation of the 5:2 weight loss diet. You’ll find out how eating low cal…
Five To Thrive LiveUnderstanding Autoimmunity
On this episode, Lise interviews Karolyn about Karolyn’s recent diagnosis of the autoimmune condition known as Alopecia Areata Universalis, which is when the…
Five To Thrive LiveFasting During Chemotherapy
An old tool is being rediscovered for fighting cancer and helping to protect vitality through conventional treatment. Join us with our guest, Dr. David…
Five To Thrive LiveLung Cancer Awareness
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month so on this episode, show host Karolyn Gazella will be joined by naturopathic oncologist Dr. Tina Kaczor to explore an…
Five To Thrive LiveNew Way to Lose Weight
On this episode, nutritionist and chef Conner Middelmann-Whitney will discuss her adaptation of the 5:2 weight loss diet. You’ll find out how eating low cal…
Five To Thrive LiveReducing Breast Cancer Risk
On this episode, Lise and Karolyn host Dr. Lorenzo Cohen and Alison Jefferies. Dr. Cohen is a distinguished professor and integrative researcher with MD…
Five To Thrive LiveNatural Cold/Flu Prevention & Treatment
It’s that time of year again. If you are interested in natural and effective ways to prevent and treat the cold and flu, you won’t want to miss this show…
Five To Thrive LiveUnderstandings Insulin Resistance
On this episode, we will explore causes of insulin resistance including diet, lack of exercise, hormonal imbalances and environmental toxicity. Top diets and…
Five To Thrive LiveSurviving Survivorship
Congratulations! Now what? Fasten your seat belts, and let the adventure begin as you embark upon a whole new journey. The road ahead may be filled with…
Five To Thrive LiveProbiotics and Immunity
As we move into cold and flu season, it becomes more important than ever to support a strong immune system. On this episode, Dr. Mark Davis will describe a…
Five To Thrive LiveReducing Risk of Liver Cancer
On this episode discover what “liver health” is and why we should be concerned about it. Learn more about who is at risk for liver cancer and what lifestyle…
Five To Thrive LiveNatural Ways to Boost Detoxification
On this episode, Canadian naturopathic physician, Dr. Gillian Flower will discuss how we can support and even enhance our body’s ability to detoxify toxins…
Five To Thrive LiveEnhancing Wellness with Creativity
This episode of Five to Thrive Live features two expert guests who will discuss how creativity can enhance wellness and help us heal. You'll discover a variety…
Five To Thrive LiveBacteria and Your Health
Robert Rountree, MD, is on this episode to discuss the importance of bacterial balance. He will explain how the bacteria in and on our bodies has a huge impact…
Five To Thrive LiveExploring Inner Transformation
Best-selling author, poet, and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo describes his experience with cancer and his healing journey. He is devoted to the journey of inner…
Five To Thrive LiveTalking to Your Doctor
On this episode, Karolyn interviews Dr. Alschuler about her recent tour of Australia where she did numerous seminars to educate doctors about integrative…