Medicine And Health With Dr Paul

In this program Dr. Anderson will talk about the kinds of situations where a broader approach in medicine really can make a positive difference. He will delve into the reasons why your health care provider often will not offer any of these broader options (It isn’t because they are dumb, against it etc. in most cases by the way). Dr. Anderson will discuss the difference between an acute problem (where the standard western medical approach may be best) and chronic problems (where a broader inclusive medical approach is required).

In the modern age of the internet with access to any information in the world (and some more accurate than others) one can find a basis to believe whatever they want. If you seek information that all integrative / complementary or naturopathic medicine is not science based and quackery you’ll find it! If you believe that all this is the only system of medicine that should be used and is completely correct you’ll find that too! In this program Dr. Anderson will discuss the science behind the practices in integrative, complementary and naturopathic medicine Sometimes one can find information for basic self-care online that is reliable, and sometimes it is best to get a professional opinion and some guidance. Dr. Anderson will also give examples he has seen where self-directed care worked, and where it did not and what type of provider will be able to help most. Also discussed will be how to speak to your current health care provider about these ideas.

In this program Dr. Anderson will discuss these overlapping and often confusing terms. The idea of integration in medicine is very popular right now, but very few people agree what that really means. Dr. Anderson will discuss the roots of western medicine, how it used to embrace more traditional therapies and medical systems and when it “broke away” to become what it is today. Also he will discuss the meaning of “complementary”, “integrative” and “Naturopathic” medicine as they are understood in modern times. Tips on how to find a qualified practitioner will also be discussed.

In this program Dr. Anderson will be interviewed by Cameron Steele from the CTR Radio network about the disturbing topic of cancer. How does it happen? What is the difference between early detection and late stage cancer? Can cancer be cured? What if my doctor said I have “no evidence of disease” – What do I do? These and many more topics will be discussed in this interview.

One area of cancer care that has “blown up” in the past twenty years is the area of “Integrative or Alternative” cancer therapies. Dr. Anderson has been involved in the clinical use and more importantly research into these therapies over the past three decades. Does IV Vitamin C work? What about Mistletoe? Are supplements worth it? My oncologist said NO! In this program he will break down some of the more common therapies, how (or if) they work and when they are appropriate.

Everyone knows the word and everyone dreads hearing they or a loved one has it. What is it, how does it start and what happens when you are diagnosed? In this program Dr. Anderson will use his three decades experience in working with patients who have cancer to discuss these and other topics.

In this program Dr. Anderson will discuss the common acute infections people can acquire such as strep throat, skin infections, influenza and colds, pneumonia and many others. A discussion of how these are transmitted, how we can lower our risk for them and which ones require immediate treatment will be given. We will also discuss which “acute” infections can predispose you to chronic illnesses.

Dr. Anderson will talk about the way the immune system gets “off track” and confused creating the allergy syndromes. Symptoms, severity and ideas for management will be discussed. A look at the types of allergy from airborne to digestive / food based and others will be looked into. Medications and natural methods of treatment will be looked at as well.

In this program Dr. Anderson will look at the reasons why what we eat can cause pain. We are familiar with the idea that inflammationcan cause pain it’s why we take anti-inflammatories for pain. But what are the technical connections to food and pain? How does blood sugar play into this? How can the microbiome change in my gut and cause pain? What about food allergy or sensitivities? How can I sort this out without spending a ton of money at the doctor?

We generally do not think a lot about breathing, digesting, our heart running or other “automatic” things unless we are having trouble with them. How does the brain pull that off? We also do not typically “think” to create hormonal control. How does the brain pull that off? How can all this automatic operation of the wonderful organ our brain is be affected by things such as conscious thought, learning, stress and meditation?

While we spent a whole four sessions on the real but “mysterious” effects stress can have on our health, it was such a popular topic Dr. Anderson wanted to drill deeper into the exact families and sub-families of stress hormones, they effects on our health and how imbalances can cause us trouble. The role balance between the stress hormones as well as the role interaction with other hormones (such as thyroid, insulin and reproductive) can have.

Most of us have heard of someone having a “chemical imbalance” and needing medication for some reason. Just what are those chemicals, where and how do they operate and what really is an “imbalance”? How do these chemicals in the brain relate to medications and also to the nutrients that they are based on?

Just what do toxins to to affect my health?

What kinds of toxins can I get from my foods and how can I avoid or lower my exposure?

Strategies to repair and maintain the health of the digestive system

Strategies to repair and maintain the health of the digestive system

The Gut Brain Connection: Can my GI tract really affect my brain, thinking and mental health?

GI Allergies, sensitivities and how they can affect more than just our digestion.

Stress – how can something I cannot see damage my health so much?

Stress how can something I cannot see damage my health so much?