Dr. Adam Silberman is a naturopathic doctor and expert in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Dr. Silberman brings over a decade of training and clinical experience to his patients and their families, specializing in the use of advanced lab work, diagnostic analysis, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, antiaging peptide therapy, natural medicine, and ultrasound-guided joint injections to address disease and optimize health span. He earned his bachelor's in psychology from UCLA, his doctorate in natural medicine from Western University, and an MBA from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. In this episode of Conversations for Health, we explore the work that he does to support men’s health in their 50s and 60s to promote longevity and anti-aging into their final years. He shares a profile of his typical patient, how he organizes and utilizes collected patient data, and the strategies he has implemented to optimize each patient’s integrated and supported in-office experience. He generously shares his approach to aggregating client data for a holistic snapshot, the key metrics and trends that are tracked on every client, and his approach to men’s health that utilizes naturopathic medicine, supplements, and preventative lifestyle changes that support longevity and antiaging in men.

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Adam Silberman:

https://www.blueprintwellness.org/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:39 Dr. Adam is feeling lit up about early morning soccer games with his kids.

04:00 Adam’s bittersweet desire to pursue naturopathic medicine.

10:12 A profile of Adam’s current patient.

15:55 Task Force Dagger and specialized programming for first responders.

17:50 Supporting athletes during the off-season.

20:52 Organizing and utilizing collected patient data.

26:02 Optimizing and integrating each client’s high-touch experience.

27:10 Aggregating client data for a holistic snapshot.

29:30 Key metrics and trends that are tracked on every client.

36:57 The case for full-body MRIs and DEXA scans.

40:05 Noted differences between CoreViva and other scans.

44:30 HRV and adrenal stress index, and strategies for increasing HRV.

47:35 Dr. Adam’s favorite supplements, particularly adaptogens.

50:32 Meeting the increasing demand for focus on men’s health.

55:44 Addressing the underlying causes of decreased testosterone.

1:05:01 One thing Dr. Adam does with every male patient.

1:06:22 Dr. Adam’s favorite personal supplements, favorite health practices, and his changed view on the use of appropriate pharmaceutical interventions.

Dane Johnson, board certified nutritionist and the founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, a company dedicated to helping people with IBD achieve deep healing through a blend of holistic nutrition, targeted supplementation, and personalized guidance. Dane started showing signs of IBD at the age of 19 when he noticed some blood in his stool and at 23 years old he couldn't ignore his symptoms any longer. After several years of going to various doctors and spending thousands of dollars trying to get treatment, Dane learned that he needed to be his biggest advocate and listen to his body. Once Dane started taking control of his own health he came up with a strategy for taking his health back.

In this episode of Conversations For Health, Dane and I discuss practitioner tactics for battling inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's and colitis, microscopic colitis, and proctitis. We examine the correlation between chronic reactivating viruses and exposure to fungal, common findings in keystone species and pathogenic bacteria, and first steps in clinically addressing IBD and IBS, including probiotics and issuing patients low-risk, high-reward challenges. Dane highlights some of the Designs for Health supplements that can help clients see results. He generously shares some of the key business strategies that have expanded his business to a global reach with an 80% success and retention rate.

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dane Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danejohnson1

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

01:55 Dane is feeling lit up about the absence of mold from his house.

02:38 From suffering to IBD to helping others heal, Dane shares his personal journey.

06:53 The root issues behind Dane’s suffering.

08:55 Complications from a childhood of GI issues, microplastics, and processed food.

13:55 The correlation between chronic reactivating viruses and exposure to fungus.

15:17 Distinguishing between Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, and patterns that are unique to each.

22:15 Common findings in keystone species and pathogenic bacteria.

25:53 The scientific advancements that unlocked Dane’s healing.

31:36 First steps in clinically addressing IBD and IBS.

34:49 Second step recommendations including probiotics and low-risk, high-reward challenges.

40:50 Strategizing with patients on biologics, steroids and immunosuppressants.

45:40 When Remicade, immunomodulators or immunosuppressant drugs aren’t working.

48:11 Strengthening and diversifying the gut microbiome.

50:58 The average timetable for healing.

55:19 Specializing, giving patients homework and other business growth tactics.

1:04:11 Dane’s personal favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his changed view on the possibilities of curing Crohn’s and colitis.

Dr. Manna Semby is a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor and Menopause Society certified practitioner. She specializes in midlife transformation through hormone optimization, brain health, and systems biology. She is the founder of Aruna Personalized Medicine and creator of the Aruna method, a multimodal model designed to help high achieving women reclaim energy, clarity and resilience during life's most pivotal transition. A ReCODE 2.0 certified practitioner and recent TEDx speaker, Dr. Semby brings together science, wisdom and strategy to help her patients not just feel better, but step fully into the next chapter of their lives as clear, confident leaders.

In this episode of Conversations for Health, we dive into all things peri and post menopause, including brain health, bone health, heart health, and some of the issues that aren’t getting enough attention when it comes to supporting women during this exceptional transition. Dr. Semby offers resources for oncology hormone guidelines, highlights situations when hormones are not safe while treating breast cancer, and shares the optimal timing for introducing bioidentical hormones. Dr. Semby’s insights are filled with information for practitioners and patients alike, and offer actionable encouragement for supporting women through one of life’s greatest changes.

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Manna Semby: https://arunamed.com/about/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

01:55 Dr. Manna Semby is lit up about finally writing her first book.

02:45 A journey from finance to naturopathic and functional medicine in her 40s.

05:45 Dr. Semby’s experiences led her to practicing in brain health and midlife women’s health.

12:58 Situations when hormones are not safe while treating breast cancer.

16:55 Resources for oncology hormone guidelines.

19:33 A brief history of the timing of prescribing hormones.

24:45 Partnering with organizations in your community to share information.

25:40 Optimal timing for introducing bioidentical hormones.

32:27 Latest research findings about ending hormone treatments.

39:05 The relationship between hot flashes and brain health.

43:15 Educating women about heart disease and cardiovascular health.

47:11 Financial considerations in bioidentical hormone treatments.

49:44 The natural progression or medicalization of menopause.

54:11 Bone health and bone loss in perimenopause.

57:00 Supplement recommendations for perimenopause and menopause.

1:02:32 Dr. Semby’s personal favorite supplement, favorite health practices, and changed view of doctors and hormones.