Integrative Health Research From Emerson Ecologics

In this episode, we discuss hiring the right employees for your practice. From posting a job online to writing the perfect offer letter, we cover everything you need to know about hiring the perfect staff for your practice Dr. Jaclyn Chasse, VP Emerson Ecologics / Wellevate, and Naturopathic Doctor & Michelle Strasburger, Talent Engagement Director, Emerson Ecologics / Wellevate About Best Practice There are so many patients that need our help, and that need an integrative, naturopathic, functional approach to healthcare. The health of our business sets the pace for how many patients we’ll be able to support, how many we can help find wellness, and how much impact we can have on our community.

Most of us are drawn to integrative medicine because we’re so passionate about clinical medicine; but as we’re applying to school and our programs, we may not realize that we’ll be running a business as well. We asked practitioners what advice they’d share to those newer clinicians building a practice, and the overwhelming response was “overhead.

Having products be able to be shipped to people’s houses is very, very convenient. It’s just one less errand to run and one less thing that my clients have to manage. So anytime we make our clients’ lives easier and give them less to do, that is fabulous.” - Dr. Jillian Teta Dr. Jillian Teta is a renowned naturopathic doctor, author, media speaker, and developer of the “Fix your Digestion” system. In this episode, we explore her early adoption of online dispensaries for her online and traditional practice, how she balances her in-office dispensary and her secret to helping patients get better access to professional vitamins and supplements with her practice than they can anywhere else.

In this episode, we discuss marketing your practice. More specifically, we discuss the attitude and the content of your brand —whether it’s your social media presence, homepage, or more traditional ways your patients discover you. A few notable points from the episode: - What is your practice’s brand? - Is it best to focus on ailments, treatments, or the patient experience? - Why a qualified practitioner is the least qualified to judge your website. - Matchmaking yourself with the perfect patient fits. Dr. Jaclyn Chasse, VP Emerson Ecologics / Wellevate, and Naturopathic Doctor & Lisa Murray, Licensed Dietitian, Herbalist, Emerson Ecologics / Wellevate About Best Practice There are so many patients that need our help, and that need an integrative, naturopathic, functional approach to healthcare. The health of our business sets the pace for how many patients we’ll be able to support, how many we can help find wellness, and how much impact we can have on our community.

Learning how to be an effective leader can be difficult to navigate. In this episode, we discuss employee-specific management techniques and how to coach your staff for success. Dr. Jaclyn Chasse, VP Emerson Ecologics / Wellevate, and Naturopathic Doctor & Michelle Strasburger, Talent Engagement Director, Emerson Ecologics / Wellevate About Best Practice There are so many patients that need our help, and that need an integrative, naturopathic, functional approach to healthcare. The health of our business sets the pace for how many patients we’ll be able to support, how many we can help find wellness, and how much impact we can have on our community.

People are hesitant to do things because it’s new and different but I would say definitely do it and you’ll be so happy that you did it. - Dianne Rishikof, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP Dianne Rishikof, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP is a perfect example of how a practitioner can successfully add Wellevate to a bustling in-office dispensary and can increase overall practice revenue by doing so.

I've utilized other virtual dispensaries, and Wellevate is the easiest by far--both for me and especially for my patients.” - Douglas Husbands, DC, CCN Dr. Douglas Husbands is a chiropractor and nutritionist and was one of the first providers to deliver a functional medicine approach to health and wellness. In this episode, we share Dr. Husbands’ perfected process to engage patients in their care and keep them well.

Inflammation can contribute to chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. With these diseases being monitored by many biomarkers of inflammation, one overall approach to reducing the risk of inflammation and associated chronic disease is to consume foods rich in anti-inflammatory, flavonoid rich compounds. Cocoa is an example of one of these flavonoid rich foods.

Tea derived from the plant Camellia Sinesis can be classified as green tea, oolong tea, or black tea, depending on its level of fermentation. Green tea has been shown to reduce cholesterol and fasting blood glucose levels in the general population. Additionally, small trials suggest there may be specific benefits to the diabetic population. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of tea or its extracts on the metabolic profile of patients with type 2 diabetes.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by an immune response that triggers the overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines, causing joint destruction and erosion. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant which has been studied and shown to protect against inflammation related to coronary artery disease, diabetes, and more. This is the first study to examine whether the benefits of CoQ10 extent to RA.

As we age we experience a decrease in both muscle mass and muscle power, eventually leading to falls, loss of independence and more. Exercise is thought to be one way to make improvements, but only resistance training has been previously studied. This trial aims to understand if low frequency, high-intensity training (HIT) helps to improve muscle power in lifelong, sedentary, aging men.

Gulf War Illness is a chronic condition that affects nearly 25% of the 70,000 veterans of the first Gulf War. This multi-symptom disorder often includes other comorbid medical diagnoses such as chronic fatigue, IBS, PTSD and more. Despite the number of people affected, to date there has been no standard of treatment. This study examines acupuncture as a potential treatment for this condition.

Migraines are increasingly common, affecting more than 11% of the population. Medications used to address this chronic issue and its acute episodes are often accompanied by unpleasant symptoms. While magnesium therapy has been studied previously, the results have been conflicting. This study aims to clarify the overall efficacy of magnesium’s effects on reducing migraines.

Consumed together, caffeine and theanine exert similar cognitive effects to that of caffeine alone, but exert opposite effects on arousal, in that caffeine accentuates and theanine mitigates physiological and felt stress responses. This study evaluates whether caffeine and theanine influence cognition under emotional arousal.

With prolonged stress being a contributing factor to the onset of chronic disease, one recent study aims to examine the effectiveness of supplementation with phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylserine/phosphatidic acid complex (PAS) to lower stress response in chronically stressed male patients.

As two adaptogenic herbs, there is evidence to suggest that ginseng and ginkgo biloba may improve cognitive function. With very little known about the mechanisms associated with such improvements, one recent study examines cardiovascular reactivity as a potential mechanism of action.

Up until now there have been no established therapies to treat damage to the small intestine from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This research review will examine the role of intestinal microbiota as a new and exciting potential therapeutic candidate.

The mushroom extract AndoSan™ has been shown in clinical studies to have anti-tumor, anti-allergic and immune modulating effects -- but can it also help improve symptoms, fatigue, and quality of life for patients with Crohn’s Disease? Dr. Lise Alschuler reviews the latest study on this powerful extract.

Green Tea Supplementation And Human Gut Microbiota Does supplementation with the organic compound epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) impact our microbiota? Join TAP Integrative expert Lisa Alschuler, ND as she reviews a study on the impact of EGCG supplementation on gut flora.

Effects of CoQ10 Supplementation on Inflammatory Cytokines and Oxidative Stress in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Can CoQ10 be a supportive therapeutic for patients with rheumatoid arthritis? Join Dr. Lise Alschuler for this exclusive TAP Integrative podcast as she reviews a double-blind, randomized control trial that used 100mg of CoQ10 daily and measured changes in inflammatory markers in patients with RA.