{"podcast":{"title":"Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring","slug":"next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155","podcast_index_feed_id":7021155,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/541882/rss","website_url":"https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/1/7/3/91731ed5a131f2f3e55e3c100dce7605/Cover_Art_Next_Level_Health_with_Dr._Melinda_Ring.png","author":"The Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University","episode_count":28,"summary":"Next Level Health bridges the gap between traditional and integrative health through research-backed integrative approaches. Each episode comprehensively explores the latest scientific studies and expert opinions, offering practical insights and actionable advice for optimizing health and well-being. Hosted by Dr. Melinda Ring and featuring leading professionals in the field of integrative medicine, our podcast explores a wide range of topics ranging from nutrition to acupuncture to the latest mind-body therapies and herbal medicine. Whether you're a healthcare provider, a student, a wellness enthusiast, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of integrative practices, Next Level Health provides the knowledge and tools to help you make informed decisions. 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She's also a leader in education, overseeing the Fellowship of Integrative and Functional Medicine at UC Irvine's Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. and Former Fellowship Director, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. They discuss how botanical medicine, holistic approaches and self-advocacy can transform health. Dr. Low Dog has served on the White House Commission for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy, advised the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health at the NIH, and chaired expert panels on dietary supplements in the U.S. Pharmacopeia for over 25 years. She is the author of more than 54 peer reviewed articles, 25 textbook chapters, and multiple books. [00:02:27] Dr. Low Dog's Journey to Medicine From midwifery and herbalism to medical school, Dr. Low Dog describes how her holistic background shaped her approach to healthcare and her passion for integrative medicine. [00:09:38] Addressing Major Health Challenges in the U.S. Dr. Low Dog thinks some of the most pressing health concerns facing Americans today include the mental health crisis, obesity and chronic diseases. She explores how integrative medicine offers a more whole-person approach to tackling these challenges. [00:20:27] The Power of Botanical Medicine Drawing from her extensive knowledge and years of practice as an herbalist and medical doctor, Dr. Low Dog shares insights into botanical medicine's role in health, sharing specific examples of plants like echinacea, comfrey and hops that serve both food…","meta_description":"In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog , a leader within the field of integrative medicine, whose unique background includes tr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2170,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155/episodes/compassionate-healing-modern-advocacy-traditional-herbal-wisdom-with-dr-tieraona-low-dog/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155/compassionate-healing-modern-advocacy-traditional-herbal-wisdom-with-dr-tieraona-low-dog.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}