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When most people think of naturopathic medicine, the brain isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Digestion? Sure. Hormones? Definitely. But your brain and nervous system are at the very center of it all—and without their optimal function, nothing else works the way it should.

In this opening episode of The Neurology Sessions, Dr. Lauren Young and Dr. Ashley Burkman set the stage for the series by exploring why brain health is foundational to whole-person wellness. They share personal stories that highlight how neurological challenges—whether multiple sclerosis, anxiety, sleep struggles, or brain fog—impact not just patients, but families and caregivers too.

You’ll learn:

• What neurology actually encompasses (hint: it’s way more than memory and thinking).
• Early signs that something might be “off” neurologically, from subtle mood changes to handwriting shifts.
• Why naturopathic medicine looks beyond symptoms to address root causes like inflammation, nutrient imbalances, gut dysfunction, and chronic stress.
• Practical, everyday steps—sleep, movement, nutrition, stress management—that anyone can start today to support better brain function.
• How genetics shape risk but don’t dictate your destiny, and where lifestyle choices make all the difference.

This series will take you deeper into memory, mood, movement disorders, and cutting-edge integrative approaches. But first, join Dr. Young and Dr. Burkman as they explain why the conversation around brain health matters now more than ever.

Your Health Toolkit is a podcast created by the physicians from Collaborative Natural Health Partners (CNHP) – your go-to hub for holistic and integrated family healthcare in Connecticut and New York. At CNHP, we’ve crafted a special blend of expertise, bringing together naturopathic physicians (NPs), osteopathic medicine physicians (DOs), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to offer you a warm, integrative, patient-centered approach to health and wellness. If you’re interested in learning more, head over to our website or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for information, articles, and resources to take the guesswork out of your health.

Your Health Toolkit is a podcast presented for general information and educational purposes only. The discussions presented by Dr. Lauren Young and the show’s guests should not be considered medical advice but rather a conversation starter with your doctor. Everyone’s body is unique, and we recommend having a discussion with your personal healthcare team before trying anything discussed on the show.

A lot of us have heard of fasting. It’s an ancient practice that dates back to the 15th century as a way to alleviate symptoms from certain types of illnesses. Over thousands of years fasting has been used by different cultures and through religious practices to maintain not only physical health but mental health as well.

I will often speak to my patients about fasting and I’ll admit that I get a bit of push back. Luckily there are ways to access a lot of the benefits of food abstention without having to actually fast. It’s a practice that’s called fast mimicking and today we will be talking about why it’s so helpful and accessible, plus how to do it and why you should.

Our guest today is Dr. Tonya Pasternak, a Naturopathic Physician who is passionate about finding the root cause of disease. She values taking time to create customized treatment plans for each patient, utilizing a blend of nutrition, botanical medicine, and craniosacral therapy. In addition to treating conditions related to the immune, endocrine, and digestive systems, Dr. Pasternak is really passionate about fasting and fast mimicking diets.

Here on Your Health Toolkit, we often talk about how conventional and naturopathic medicine can play complementary roles in our overall health. We call this “collaborative medicine” and through the work that we do at Collaborative Natural Health Partners, we are able to give people the knowledge and the tools they need to feel great every single day. If you’re interested in learning more, head over to our website or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for information, articles, and resources to take the guesswork out of your health.

Your Health Toolkit is a podcast presented for general information and educational purposes only. The discussions presented by Dr. Lauren Young and the show’s guests should not be considered medical advice but rather a conversation starter with your doctor. Everyone’s body is unique, and we recommend having a discussion with your personal healthcare team before trying anything discussed on the show.

Let’s face it. Men are pretty good at taking care of their physical health when they are younger. But as age, time, and priorities start to shift, their overall wellness can take a back seat.

As naturopathic physicians, so many of our first-time male patients come to us through their wives who tend to be a bit more proactive in managing their health. So that’s what we are going to focus on today with a special guest host Dr. Anthony Pascucci. Joining him is a fantastic panel of male physicians from Collaborative Natural Health Partners.

Meet our guests:

Dr. Craig Fasullo is a Naturopathic Physician with a focus on men’s health and cardiovascular health as well as bodywork and osteopathic manipulation.

Dr. Brad Brooks is an Osteopathic Physician who utilizes alternative therapies such as regenerative medicine with platelet-rich plasma and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in his practice.

Dr. Nick Edgerton is a Naturopathic Physician who is focused on botanical medicine and has studied the benefits of herbal remedies around the world.

Andrew Lauzier is our resident APRN and a Family Nurse Practitioner who cares for patients from the newborn stage and he is extremely passionate about men’s health.

Our guest host is Dr. Anthony Pascucci, a Naturopathic Physician who looks closely at the mind/body connection with his patients, imploring techniques such as breathwork and stress management to help people address their overall health goals.

Here on Your Health Toolkit, we often talk about how conventional and naturopathic medicine can play complementary roles in our overall health. We call this “collaborative medicine” and through the work that we do at Collaborative Natural Health Partners, we are able to give people the knowledge and the tools they need to feel great every single day. If you’re interested in learning more, head over to our website or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for information, articles, and resources to take the guesswork out of your health.

Your Health Toolkit is a podcast presented for general information and educational purposes only. The discussions presented by Dr. Lauren Young and the show’s guests should not be considered medical advice but rather a conversation starter with your doctor. Everyone’s body is unique, and we recommend having a discussion with your personal healthcare team before trying anything discussed on the show.