Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina

Healthy, Happy, Resilient Kids: Dr. Tanya Altmann

Pediatrician and nationally recognized child health expert, Dr Tanya Altmann joins to share her expertise in helping parents raise optimally healthy, happy and resilient kids. 

As a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, best-selling author of several parenting books and 20+ years caring for children, Dr. Tanya is a highly sought-after pediatric healthcare authority and consultant.

Dr. Melina and Dr. Tanya set the record straight on the most pressing children’s health issues parents face today- sleep, nutrition, screen time, mental health and more- what to look for and what steps to take. 

The doctors discuss sugar, dairy choices, ADHD, supplementation and share the practically healthy hacks they use in their own homes. A must-listen for parents looking to set their kids up to be their healthiest, happiest selves! 

To learn more about Dr. Tanya or her private practice, Calabasas Pediatrics, visit DrTanya.com or follow her @drtanyaaltmann.

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Transform Your Health Through Precision Medicine: Dr. Florence Comite

The future of medicine is here and Dr. Melina is thrilled to welcome Dr. Florence Comite as guest on the Practically Healthy podcast to discuss the cutting-edge field of precision health- taking differences in people’s genes, environments and lifestyles into account for a highly personalized medical approach.

 

Dr. Comite is a highly sought-after clinician and scientist, author and innovator in the field of precision medicine. The doctors discuss Dr. Comite’s use of genomic, metabolic, phenotypic and digital health care with the goal of detecting, predicting and reversing disorders of aging for optimal health and vitality.

 

Dr. Comite dispels misinformation behind the use of testosterone, chats continuous glucose monitors, addresses women’s aging challenges and more! A fascinating conversation about modern medicine and the future of health care from a true expert.

 

Practically Healthy listeners can sign up Dr. Comite’s soon-to-launch GROQ Health program which scales her unique approval to personalized, actionable precision medicine as a digital application. Sign up for the waitlist at groqhealth.com. For more information about Dr. Comite, visit drflorencecomite.com or comitemd.com.

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Science-Based Sports Nutrition: Jose Antonio, PhD, F.N.S.C.A., F.I.S.S.N.

Sports nutrition is rampant with myths, misinformation and influencers posing as experts, so Dr. Melina is THRILLED to welcome this week’s guest, Jose Antonio, PhD, author and CEO and Founder of the International Society for Sports Nutrition (ISSN) to set the record straight on all things exercise science and sports nutrition! ISSN is the world’s leader in providing science-based sports nutrition and supplement information. Together, Dr. Melina and Dr. Antonio meld their expertise to provide definitive, evidence-based recommendations to the most common sports nutrition topics.

 

The doctors jump into discussing optimal nutrient timing with regard to working out, recommended quantities of protein and quality. Dr. Antonio also explains what the supplement creatine is and why he believes we should all be taking it. 

 

Dr. Antonio shares some practically healthy tips we can all use to workout longer, harder and specifics with regards to performance enhancing supplements for those looking to level up. A rare opportunity to hear from a true evidence-based expert and a must listen for anyone looking to fast track their body recomposition goals and maximize workouts and recovery!

 

To learn more about Dr. Antonio, his extensive body of research, and the ISSN, visit Issn.net.

 

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Take Control of Your Diabetes Risk: Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD

1 in 3 people in the US population have prediabetes- could you be one of them? Physician, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD and author, Dr. John Whyte MPH joins to empower listeners to take control of their prediabetes and diabetes in this important and inspiring episode.

Dr. Whyte shares that blood sugars in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can be reversed to normal under certain circumstances. The Doctors cut through the misinformation and share scientifically supported strategies and practically healthy prescriptions to promote diabetes management- they discuss exercise, food as medicine (including spices), sugar consumption, supplements, stress and more!

A must listen for anyone with prediabetes or diabetes looking to prevent and possibly reverse the impact of blood sugar. 

To learn more about Dr. John Whyte and his new book, “Take Control of Your Diabetes Risk”, follow him @drjohnwhyte.

 

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Ultramarathon Man Pt.2 Dean Karnazes

In part two of a special two part episode, Dr. Melina and ultramaratoner Dean Karnazes continue their fascinating conversation by discussing Dean’s approach to nutrition, and how his fueling strategies have evolved over time to maximize his performance and optimize aging as a celebrated endurance athlete.

 

Dean and Dr. Melina connect on his extensive use of herbs and spices and discuss how their benefits help optimize health and counteract the stress of endurance running (and daily life!) on the body.

 

Dean shares his practical tips for listeners to maximize their daily energy and continues to share stories from his career that are both thought provoking and entertaining. 

 

Tune in each Wednesday for a new episode and plenty of Practically Healthy tips and insight from Dr. Melina!

 

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Ultramarathon Man: Dean Karnazes

Named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World”, Ultramarathoner and NY Times best-selling author Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Among his many accomplishments, he has run 50 marathons in all 50 states in 50 consecutive days, completed the grueling Western States 100 mile run 13 times, run 262 miles without rest, and run across Death Valley in the famed Badwater Ultramarathon in the middle of summer (10 times). WOW!

 

He joins Dr. Melina on episode 23 of the Practically Healthy podcast to share his turning point of foregoing a lucrative but unsatisfying career to pursue his true passion of ultrarunning, the ups and downs of life as an ultramarathoner, and the philosophical lessons he has learned that unfold over 30 years of pushing his body beyond imagination.

 

A fascinating listen that will engage and inspire everyone- whether you love to run or not! To learn more about Dean and his book, “A Runner’s High”, visit UltraMarathonMan.com.

 

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The Biggest Loser Chef: Devin Alexander

Chef on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, best selling author, and Dr. Melina’s longtime friend, Devin Alexander, joins to share her inspiring personal story and and unique approach to healthy cooking in episode 21 of the Practically Healthy Podcast.

 

As a 200 pound 15 year old, Devin began her journey making healthy swaps to the indulgent foods made by her Italian Grandmothers. Today, she continues to create decadent dishes, made over in her many best selling cookbooks for The Biggest Loser, along with other titles including Fast Food Fix which offers a “healthier” McDonald’s Big Mac dupe that may just be better than the original!

 

Devin’s shares practically healthy hacks even the most “cooking challenged” can employ and tips for busy moms to set their kids up for a healthy lifestyle. To learn more about Devin’s multitude of nutrition projects, visit her website at DevinAlexander.com

 

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America’s Favorite Food Scientist: Dr. Taylor Wallace

This week on Practically Healthy, Dr. Melina is joined by her good friend and colleague and a man the Huffington Post called the "nation’s premier food and nutrition guru"...Dr. Taylor Wallace! Dr. Wallace is an actual food scientist and is an expert on food safety, supplements, and nutrition. Dr. Melina and Dr. Wallace explore how so many of us are often deficient in certain nutrients, such as magnesium and choline, and the unexpected negative health consequences. Dr. Wallace also share tips on choosing the right supplements (spoiler alert: you don't have to spend a fortune!) Did you know that 70% of Americans are deficient in magnesium? Listen in and find out what you can do to be as healthy as possible...from a practical standpoint! To learn more about Dr. Wallace and his work, visit: DrTaylorWallace.com

 

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Trainer To The Stars: Harley Pasternak

On this week's episode of Practically Healthy, Dr. Melina welcomes celebrity trainer, nutritionist, best selling author - and friend - Harley Pasternak! Harley is the real deal, holding a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences and an Honors Degree in Kinesiology - making him uniquely qualified as both a nutrition and fitness expert. Harley boasts the largest celebrity client roster in the industry and has worked with the likes of Halle Barry, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, and more. He shares his unique approach to nutrition and fitness and debunks certain fad diets and fitness regimens that have become popular, without any basis in science. An intimate discussion with one of the world’s leading trainers! Follow Harley at @harleypasternak and learn more about Harley and his multitude of fitness and nutrition projects at HarleyPasternak.com.

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Better Nutrition: Ashley Koff

Dr. Melina's guest on this weeks episode of Practically Healthy is internationally recognized dietician, Ashley Koff! Ashley Koff, RD has been recognized by Today's Dietician Magazine as one of the top 10 registered dieticians, by CNN as one of the Top 100 Health Makers, and is an expert in assisting others in cultivating better nutrition, empowering them to figure out what their body needs to run at its best. Ashley and Dr. Melina discuss a number of examples that highlight the need for personalized nutrition approaches and dispel some of the sweeping and generalized bits of advice applied across the board to people categorized by certain health conditions or lifestyle choices. Another eye-opening, practical discussion that will make you re-examine your nutrition choices and beliefs about what is truly best for you. To learn more about Ashley Koff's work and career, visit her website: AshleyKoffRD.com