Pass the Turmeric
Pass the Turmeric
Alex Cours
Dr. Alex Cours explores the world of integrative medicine with an open mind and critical eye. Listen in to learn more about evidence based, holistic healthcare in this practical guide to integrative medicine.
DASHing to better health
In this episode I'll tell you a bit about the DASH and DASH-Sodium Trials and how they put DASH diet on the map for treatment of hypertension.DASH Diet Eating...
Mar 1, 2021
10 min
Orange you glad I made a turmeric episode?
This month's episode about turmeric is short but sweet (actually earthy/bitter)! Join me as I hunker down between night shifts to talk about turmeric and its theoretical health benefits.Wang, Z et al. Effectiveness of Curcuma long Extra for the...
Feb 1, 2021
9 min
Diluted or Deluded?
Homeopathy is an approach to healing that uses the law of similarities and the law of minimal dose to treat patients' ailments. Its method of dilution is shrouded in controversy, and as of yet there's no compelling evidence to support its use. Today I...
Jan 1, 2021
30 min
Pillow Talk
We spend a third of our lives sleeping and yet we know very little about it and far less about how to repair it. In this episode we will explore sleep and discuss the integrative approach to treating insomnia.
Dec 1, 2020
19 min
Meditation Medication
Find a comfortable posture. Eyes gently closed, earbuds resting in pinnae, take a few deep breaths. Then press "play”, and enjoy this lesson on mindfulness. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Reuben Hendler to learn about mindfulness, its relevance to...
Nov 1, 2020
37 min
Taking Yoga to the Mat
Yoga blends physical, mental, and spiritual components in a way that is unique to most forms of movement. So is yoga better for health than other types of exercise? With the help of guest Alicia Kapjian-Pitt, yoga instructor and former studio manager,...
Oct 1, 2020
25 min
Ready for PREDI?
PREDIMED is a landmark trial that put the Mediterranean diet firmly on the map for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. However, the initial publication faced enormous scrutiny that sent team PREDIMED scrambling to retract and revise. Listen in...
Aug 30, 2020
14 min
Food for Thought
I sat down with Dr. Elizabeth Epstein, my co-resident and author of A Beautiful Heart cookbook, to discuss food and the role it plays in her life and how she practices medicine.Elizabeth's instagram username is abeautifulheartcookbook, her website is...
Jul 10, 2020
17 min
Introduction
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Apr 15, 2020
4 min