Episodes

  • Supplements for Life

    Supplements for Life
    Jul 6 2024

    I frequently tell my patients they can get their supplements nearly anywhere, as long as it is not Amazon.

    Why? Quality.

    There’s no better person to talk about supplement quality than Bill Ayzin, owner of Wealth of Health, a health food and supplement store in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Bill is an industry expert when knowing about the best brands, quality, and understanding why it is so important to make sure you know what you’re getting in your supplements. In this episode of the Naturopathic Family Podcast, Bill shares his insight, experience, and many insightful stories about supplements and how we can make more informed decisions when buying them for ourselves and those we love.

    0:00 A Story of Quality

    5:00 Supplements: A Growing Market

    9:34 ADHD and the Integration with Allopathic and Natural Medicine

    12:12 What Defines Supplement Quality?

    20:24 You Don’t Know What You’re Getting

    23:46 St. John’s Wort and Psychiatry

    26:36 Financial Considerations

    28:39 How to Find Quality Supplements

    35:15 Finding Professional Guides for Supplements – Practitioner Brands

    40:05 Curcumin in India – the Lifecycle of a Supplement

    47:30 “I Hardly Take Anything at Home” – Food as Medicine

    Visit Wealth of Health online at:

    https://wealthofhealthnutrition.com/

    Their storefront is located at 120 S Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, on the corner of Woodruff Ave and 1st St.

    Learn which supplements are Dr. Smith’s favorites, visit:

    https://focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com/products

    Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Michael Smith: https://www.focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com/booking

    Find a naturopathic physician in your area, visit:

    www.naturopathic.org

    https://findanaturaldoctor.com/

    Resource (mentioned by Bill) about quality providers who use supplements and other holistic medicine principles:

    American College for Advancement in Medicine

    https://acam.org/

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    Connect with me!

    focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com

    drmichael@focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com

    Instagram: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.instagram.com/dr.michaelsmithnmd/

    Facebook: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.facebook.com/dr.michaelsmithnmd

    YouTube: @Dr.MichaelSmithNMD - https://www.youtube.com/@dr.michaelsmithnmd

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelbsmith1

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    If you live in Idaho and are looking for naturopathic and integrative healthcare support for you or your family, let me help you! Learn more about me and schedule a free 15-minute discovery call online at focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com.

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    This video is intended as educational and does not constitute medical advice. For accurate health information that uniquely pertains to you, please consult your licensed healthcare provider.

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    54 mins
  • Words Matter! Nutrition Labels, Toxicology, and Your Health

    Words Matter! Nutrition Labels, Toxicology, and Your Health
    Feb 26 2024
    Words matter. This is particularly evident when we go to the grocery store and see words like, “natural,” “organic,” and more. These words mean something, and they don’t mean other things. It is important for us to be aware of these words, especially when it comes to talking about things that we take into our body.In this episode, Dr. Michael Smith interviews Dr. Kayla Preece, a naturopathic doctor with a background in regulatory affairs and toxicology. They discuss the role of naturopathic medicine in the regulatory landscape, specifically in the assessment of the safety of food ingredients and dietary supplements. Dr. Preece explains the concept of Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) and how it is applied in the United States. She also sheds light on the challenges and complexities of regulatory compliance and the importance of understanding the science behind ingredient safety. The conversation highlights the need for clear definitions of terms like "healthy" and "natural" in food labeling and the impact of regulatory decisions on public health.Key Takeaways:* The regulatory landscape for food ingredients and dietary supplements is complex and constantly evolving. Understanding the science behind ingredient safety is crucial for regulatory compliance.* Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) is a designation for food ingredients that have been deemed safe based on scientific evidence and expert consensus. The GRAS process involves assessing the composition, manufacturing, and intended use of an ingredient.* The definition of terms like "healthy" and "natural" in food labeling is not well-defined, leading to confusion and potential deception. Clear regulations and standards are needed to protect consumers.* Frozen fruits and vegetables can be a convenient and nutritious option, as freezing helps preserve their nutrients. It is important to focus on simple, whole foods and not be overly fearful of food choices.* The regulatory landscape differs between countries, with varying requirements and standards for ingredient safety. Harmonization of regulations and international collaboration are important for global food safety.-------A naturopathic doctor and toxicologist, Kayla Preece, ND, DABT weaves both disciplines in helping companies (and, indirectly, consumers) bring food and supplement products to the market that are safe and not going to cause any major problems. Dr. Preece completed her naturopathic medical education at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, OR. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and holds many credentials with the Regulatory Affars Professional Society (RAPS). After working in a naturopathic clinic setting, she transitioned her career into the area of regulatory affairs, specifically for food and supplement ingredients that are Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS. This is a special regulatory pathway that allows food and supplement manufacturers to bring these ingredients to market. She currently lives in California and enjoys hiking and skiing. Connect with Dr. Preece at dr.kayla.preece@gmail.com. --------Connect with me!focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.comdrmichael@focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.comInstagram: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.instagram.com/dr.michaelsmithnmd/Facebook: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.facebook.com/dr.michaelsmithnmdYouTube: @Dr.MichaelSmithNMD - https://www.youtube.com/@dr.michaelsmithnmdLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelbsmith1--------If you live in Idaho and are looking for naturopathic and integrative healthcare support for you or your family, let me help you! Learn more about me and schedule a free 15-minute discovery call online at focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com.--------This video is intended as educational and does not constitute medical advice. For accurate health information that uniquely pertains to you, please consult your licensed healthcare provider.--------The Naturopathic Family Podcast is available where you enjoy your podcasts, including:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHf6qqoSo4bn8X0TMhp8f8LT4bEHgWDKSubstack: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/naturopathic-family-podcast/PC:1001082777Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9aae01b-4a4a-4a23-8b1c-8cfd72371259/naturopathic-family-podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturopathicfamily.substack.com
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    37 mins
  • Taking Care of Your Heart ... Through Food

    Taking Care of Your Heart ... Through Food
    Feb 13 2024

    Hearts are more for loving, and the more we love our hearts, the more our hearts will love us back. In this episode of the Naturopathic Family Podcast, we dive into ways of supporting the health of your heart through diet and exercise/movement. We explore which diets are more optimal for heart health, and the ins and outs of both the DASH diet and Mediterranean diet. This podcast will empower you with knowledge of how to better care for your heart through the small and simple choices you make each day when you eat.

    0:00 Introduction

    0:50 Story 1: Coronary Bypass Open Heart Surgery

    3:35 Story 2: Medical School Cadaver Lab

    6:17 Do You Know…? Statistics about Heart Disease

    9:18 Factors that lead to heart disease

    14:38 What is the best diet for heart health?

    17:27 DASH Diet

    24:27 Why does the DASH diet work to lower blood pressure?

    28:34 Mediterranean Diet

    31:29 Exercise and Heart Health

    35:15 Are medications still needed? The Naturopathic Therapeutic Order

    38:17 The Main Point

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    Connect with me!

    focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com

    drmichael@focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com

    Instagram: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.instagram.com/dr.michaelsmithnmd/

    Facebook: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.facebook.com/dr.michaelsmithnmd

    YouTube: @Dr.MichaelSmithNMD - https://www.youtube.com/@dr.michaelsmithnmd

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelbsmith1

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    If you live in Idaho and are looking for naturopathic and integrative healthcare support for you or your family, let me help you! Learn more about me and schedule a free 15-minute discovery call online at focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com.

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    This video is intended as educational and does not constitute medical advice. For accurate health information that uniquely pertains to you, please consult your licensed healthcare provider.

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    The Naturopathic Family Podcast is available where you enjoy your podcasts, including:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHf6qqoSo4bn8X0TMhp8f8LT4bEHgWDK

    Substack:

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    41 mins
  • Kombucha, Sauerkraut, and More

    Kombucha, Sauerkraut, and More
    Feb 1 2024
    Fermented foods have been around for millennia, but why are they used? How do fermented foods get, well, fermented? And most importantly, why would someone want to eat fermented foods as part of their diet?This “sauer” presentation, Dr. Michael Smith, NMD explores the fermentable foods that we know and love, including kombucha, sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi, and more. He discusses how they are made, how they influence the body when consumed, and when fermentable foods may or may not be desired.Ultimately, the art of fermentation embraces the idea of community – on so many levels. By weaving more fermented foods into our diet, we can not only reap many health benefits from them but nurture the community in and around us.0:00 Introduction4:21 What is a ferment?12:38 Why ferment foods?19:51 An International Tradition20:31 Health Benefits of Ferments25:03 Fermented Grains and Breads28:15 Fermented Dairy32:11 Fermented Beverages34:49 Fermented Vegetables38:39 Homemade Sauerkraut44:50 When would you NOT want to eat fermented foods?47:45 Sharing and CommunityAmazing books about fermented foods that you should check out!(Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)Start with these three:- Our Fermented Lives, A History: How Fermented Foods Have Shaped Cultures & Communities, by Julia Skinner, 2022 https://amzn.to/3UcwQAw- The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from Around the World, Sandor Ellix Katz, 2012 https://amzn.to/49b5Khj- Fermented Foods for Health: Use the Power of Probiotic Foods to Improve Your Digestion, Strengthen Your Immunity, and Prevent Illness, by Deirdre Rawlings, PhD, ND, 2013 https://amzn.to/3SAITGHThese others are great references as well:- The Self-Sufficient Kitchen Series: Fermenting: Pickles, Kimchi, Kefir, Kombucha, Sourdough, Yogurt, Cheese, and More!, by Wardee Harmon, 2021 https://amzn.to/42dfoxL- Ferment Your Vegetables: A Fun and Flavorful Guide to Making Your Own Pickles, Kimchi, Kraut, and More, by Amanda Feifer, 2015 https://amzn.to/48R8vEN- Asian Pickles at Home: 75 Easy Recipes for Quick, Fermented, and Canned Pickles, by Patricia Tanumihardja, 2020 https://amzn.to/3Uh4Co4- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Foods: Making your own delicious, cultured foods--safely and easily, by Wardeh Harmon, 2012 https://amzn.to/3vWpx64- True Brews: How to Craft Fermented Cider, Beer, Wine, Sake, Soda, Mead, Kefir, and Kombucha at Home, by Emma Christensen, 2013 https://amzn.to/49allh9- Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods, by Sandor Ellix Katz, 2003 https://amzn.to/3ucDxIk- The Mini Farming Guide to Fermenting: Self-Sufficiency from Beer and Cheese to Wine and Vinegar, by Brett L. Markham, 2012 https://amzn.to/42hpkX5- The Farmhouse Culture Guide to Fermenting: Crafting Live-Cultured Foods and Drinks with 100 Recipes from Kimchi to Kombucha [A Cookbook], by Kathryn Lukas and Shane Peterson, 2019 https://amzn.to/495R5UC- Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition, by Paul Pitchford, 2002 https://amzn.to/42ezAzo- Salt: A World History, by Mark Kurlansky, 2002 https://amzn.to/498yur9--------Connect with me!focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com drmichael@focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.comInstagram: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.instagram.com/dr.michaelsmithnmd/Facebook: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.facebook.com/dr.michaelsmithnmdYouTube: @Dr.MichaelSmithNMD - https://www.youtube.com/@dr.michaelsmithnmdLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelbsmith1--------If you live in Idaho and are looking for naturopathic and integrative healthcare support for you or your family, let me help you! Learn more about me and schedule a free 15-minute discovery call online at focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com.--------This video is intended as educational and does not constitute medical advice. For accurate health information that uniquely pertains to you, please consult your licensed healthcare provider.--------The Naturopathic Family Podcast is available where you enjoy your podcasts, including:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHf6qqoSo4bn8X0TMhp8f8LT4bEHgWDKSubstack: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/naturopathic-family-podcast/PC:1001082777Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9aae01b-4a4a-4a23-8b1c-8cfd72371259/naturopathic-family-podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturopathicfamily.substack.com
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    50 mins
  • The Science of Eating

    The Science of Eating
    Jan 10 2024
    We all eat every day. But what really goes on “behind the scenes” (aka, inside our body) while we eat? What should we eat? How do we eat? And how can we eat better?All of these basic questions and more are packed into this insightful episode of the Naturopathic Family Podcast. Sharing with you a presentation he recently gave in the community on the subject, Dr. Michael Smith, a naturopathic physician, takes you on a journey of eating and so many facets of it.Sections in this episode:0:00 Welcome to the Naturopathic Family Podcast1:52 Introduction4:33 A Note about Eating Disorders5:58 Health at Every Size8:34 Why do we eat?10:17 What do we eat?25:20 Where does digestion start?33:04 Benefits of Cooking24:15 When we eat36:04 What order we eat our food41:59 Where we eat43:22 With whom we eat46:11 Mindful eating51:15 Diet and MedicineResources mentioned in the presentation:* National Eating Disorders Association Helpline - Call at 1-800-931-2237 or text “NEDA” to 741-741.* Health at Every Size: Association for Size Diversity and Health - https://asdah.org/health-at-every-size-haes-approach/* Comparison between USDA MyPlate and Harvard Healthy Eating Plate - https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate-vs-usda-myplate/* Oldways – Cultural Food Traditions: Oldwayspt.org* Kids Eat in Color - https://www.instagram.com/kids.eat.in.color/* Food Babe - https://www.instagram.com/thefoodbabe/* My SuperHero Foods - https://www.instagram.com/mysuperherofoods/, https://www.youtube.com/@mysuperherofoods* Author who shares about blood sugar: Jessie Inchauspé, @GlucoseGoddess,  https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess/* Benefits of Walking after Eating: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/walking-after-eating* How Knowledge of family history increases mental health and resilience of children: Emory University - Duke, Lazarus, and Fivush, 2008* https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2008-07317-012* https://news.emory.edu/stories/2020/04/esc_covid_19_family_stories/campus.html* Mindful Eating: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mindful-eating/* Dr. Susan Albers, PsyD, Mindful Eating - https://eatingmindfully.com/--------Connect with me!* focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com* drmichael@focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com* Instagram: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.instagram.com/dr.michaelsmithnmd/* Facebook: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.facebook.com/dr.michaelsmithnmd* YouTube: @Dr.MichaelSmithNMD - https://www.youtube.com/@dr.michaelsmithnmd* LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelbsmith1--------If you live in Idaho and are looking for naturopathic and integrative healthcare support for you or your family, let me help you! Learn more about me and schedule a free 15-minute discovery call online at focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com.--------This video is intended as educational and does not constitute medical advice. For accurate health information that uniquely pertains to you, please consult your licensed healthcare provider.--------The Naturopathic Family Podcast is available where you enjoy your podcasts, including:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHf6qqoSo4bn8X0TMhp8f8LT4bEHgWDKSubstack:Apple Podcasts:Spotify:Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/naturopathic-family-podcast/PC:1001082777Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9aae01b-4a4a-4a23-8b1c-8cfd72371259/naturopathic-family-podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturopathicfamily.substack.com
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    54 mins
  • Conquering New Years Resolutions

    Conquering New Years Resolutions
    Dec 30 2023

    Setting New Year resolutions is one of the classic rituals of ringing in the New Year, and for good reason. The changing of the year is a great time to reflect, recommit, restart, and renew. However, most of the resolutions made on January 1st are broken by January 18th. To avoid that, we can make several small changes to the way we approach resolutions to help them stick – into February and beyond.

    In this episode, Dr. Michael Smith, NMD shares his unique perspective as a naturopathic physician who has helped many people implement significant life changes in regards to their health. Here, he shares seven strategies for success when approaching New Years resolutions along with several ideas that you might consider implementing in your own life and family.

    0:24 We are always changing

    2:28 Case example: Naturopathic medicine works

    4:42 Seven Strategies for Conquering New Years Resolutions

    5:46 Strategy 1: Goals, Not Resolutions

    8:21 Strategy 2: Don’t Say the Word Diet

    12:10 Strategy 3: Movement, Not Exercise

    14:46 Strategy 4: Focus on Processes, Not Outcomes

    16:34 Strategy 5: Healthy at Every Size

    17:14 Strategy 6: Things Outside of Our Control

    19:56 Strategy 7: Support Team

    21:22 The Lego Principle

    23:22 Ideas of New Years Goals

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    If you live in Idaho and are looking for naturopathic and integrative healthcare support for you or your family, let me help you! Learn more about me and schedule a free 15-minute discovery call online at focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com.

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    This video is intended as educational and does not constitute medical advice. For accurate health information that uniquely pertains to you, please consult your licensed healthcare provider.



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    34 mins
  • Mission Possible: Healing the Family, Naturally

    Mission Possible: Healing the Family, Naturally
    Dec 30 2023

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Naturopathic Family podcast, a podcast dedicated to helping individuals and families be healthy and well across the lifespan and throughout generations. Your host, Dr. Michael Smith, NMD, takes you on a conversation about primary care medicine and the need for greater quality of care provided to patients.

    If you’re new to naturopathic medicine, Dr. Michael introduces it to you, explaining how naturopathic medicine is different than conventional primary care medicine, and the various ways it can benefit and strengthen patients and their families.

    Sections:

    0:36 – Introduction to Primary Care and it’s challenges

    7:52 – Old School Primary Care

    14:05 – Meeting Primary Care Challenges with Naturopathic Medicine

    16:52 – Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

    21:41 – Differences within Naturopathic Medicine

    30:16 – How Naturopathic Medicine Can meet the needs of the Entire Family

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    References:

    Statistics about Primary Care: https://www.graham-center.org/content/dam/rgc/documents/publications-reports/reports/PrimaryCareChartbook2021.pdf

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    Find a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor near you:

    * Naturopathic.org

    * Findanaturaldoctor.com

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    If you live in Idaho and are looking for naturopathic and integrative healthcare support for you or your family, let me help you! Learn more about me and schedule a free 15-minute discovery call online at focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com.

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    This video is intended as educational and does not constitute medical advice. For accurate health information that uniquely pertains to you, please consult your licensed healthcare provider.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturopathicfamily.substack.com
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    38 mins