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Tune in each Thursday for the latest in integrative dermatology with Dr. Hadar and Dr. Raja.The Learn Skin Podcast is available for download on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and YouTube. Subscribe today and never miss an episode!
Episode 211: Longevity: Live Young for Longer
How would you describe “longevity” to your patients? We’ve got an expert who can help. This week, we’re just joined by Dr. Doris Day as she walks us through the concept of longevity. Listen in as she discusses diet, medications, psoriasis, eating schedules, the mTOR pathway, and why it makes sense to spoil your appetite. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.
Episode 202: Transforming Your Medical Health and Doctor Experience
How can you make the medical experience easier for your patients? We’ve got a few answers. This week, we’re joined by Dr. William Eaglstein as he looks at how to empower patients, recognize the limits of the medical profession, and embrace the placebo effect. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.
Episode 185: Is Ultraprocessed Food "Food"?
Is your food actually “food”? The answer might surprise you. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Robert Lustig as he breaks down the grocery store into digestible, or indigestible, pieces. Listen in as he discusses maltodextrin, artificial sugar, and what “ultraprocessed” really means. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L. is Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, and Member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist, with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He is one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry. He has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help to fix the food supply any way he can, to reduce human suffering and to salvage the environment.
Episode 179: Reiki Mastery: Nurturing Mindfulness, Meditation, and Anxiety Relief
Looking for some positive energy? We’ve got it right here. This week, we’re joined by IDCP* and IDS* guest faculty Dr. Judith Hong as she walks us through Reiki. Listen in as she describes the practice and talks about how love and kindness energy can help patients and yourself. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com *IDCP = Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program *IDS = Integrative Dermatology Symposium Take Your Practice to the Next Level If you're interested in topics like Reiki, LearnSkin certificate programs help you learn about multiple modalities for whole patient dermatology care. Board certified dermatologists are welcome to apply to the IDCP, a 9 month intensive designed to provide hands-on, practical solutions to start an integrative practice, expand treatment offerings, or advance clinical care from an integrative approach. The 2024 application deadline is April 22nd: https://get.learnskin.com/idcp/ For other colleagues who see dermatology patients, the IDCP sister program is the DCIE - Dermatology: Clinical and Integrative Essentials. Enrollment is open year-round: https://get.learnskin.com/dcie/ Judith Hong M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist at a private practice in Santa Rosa, California. After completing medical school and residency training at UCSF, she moved to Sonoma County and developed an interest in mindfulness, meditation, qigong, and Reiki practices. She is a certified Reiki master-teacher and enjoys teaching physicians and other health professionals.
Episode 177: Navigating the Science of Healthy Lips
What does “healthy” really mean when we talk about lips? We’ve got just the expert. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Hemali Gunt of Burt's Bees as she discusses the newest research on lip health, a recent study conducted in partnership with LearnSkin, and where lip science can go from here. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. Hemali Gunt, PhD serves as the Head of Clinical and Scientific Affairs, at Burt’s Bees (A Clorox Company). Her focus is to demonstrate scientifically based skincare benefits through clinical testing, laboratory investigations and instrumental assessment. Additionally, she represents the science behind nature-based solutions through interaction with the professional and medical communities. Prior to joining Burt’s Bees, she worked as a clinical scientist at a contract testing lab where she gained extensive experience in clinical trials of personal care products, OTC, drugs and medical devices. Hemali Gunt holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences from University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH). She is member of the American Academy of Dermatology and Society of Cosmetic Chemists and the lead author on numerous scientific posters and publications, specializing in the area of skin and lip care. Sponsored by Burt's Bees Visit Burt's Bees website for more information.
Episode 176: Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Vertical Integration
Wondering how pharmaceutical prices got so crazy? We might have an answer. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Mark Kaufmann as he breaks down the incredibly complicated business of Pharmacy Benefit Managers and how it directly affects practitioners. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. Mark Kaufmann, MD, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, a position he has held since 1995. He was in solo private practice for 23 years until he joined The Dermatology Group in November 2017. In September 2020, he joined Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery as their Chief Medical Officer. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, completing residency training in dermatology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. He is board certified in dermatology. Dr. Kaufmann is currently the Immediate-Past President of the American Academy of Dermatology. He has served on the AAD Board of Directors, as well as countless AAD committees, and has chaired many of them as well. He also serves as an advisor to the Academy RUC team (Relative Value Scale Update Committee) - a position he has held for over a decade. This episode concludes Season 5. Thank you for tuning in! Season 6 begins March 14, 2024. For access to CE/CME courses year-round, become a member at LearnSkin.com.
Episode 26: Food Relationships, Food Addiction, Weight Wellness, Lifestyle and Medicine
This week, board certified emergency physician and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Heather Hammerstedt drops by to discuss the relationships between food and food addictions, weight wellness, lifestyle and medicine with Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar. Heather Hammerstedt MD MPH is a board certified emergency physician and lifestyle medicine physician, as well as a certified integrative nutrition health coach. As CEO and Founder of Wholist, she creates transformative personalized coaching programs around weight, exercise, food, sleep, mindset, by connecting tech, flexibility and mindfulness to curate health futures. Additionally, she offers telemedicine consults and is a nationally known speaker and author.
