The Beljanski Foundation: History of a Pioneer in Cancer Research

Ellen Kamhi PhD, RN, interviews Dr. John Hall, PhD – Senior Scientific Advisor at The Beljanski Foundation.

Who is Dr. John Hall, PhD?

Dr. John Hall of Beljanski FoundationDr. Hall completed graduate work in biochemistry at Princeton University and New York University. As a post-doctoral fellow and then as a professor at Rockefeller University, his research focused on the fundamental mechanisms relating cell motility to cell division and cancer.

He has served as an executive and as a consultant in the biotechnology industry, and he is currently Director of Research at Natural Source International, Ltd., as well as Senior Scientific Advisor for The Beljanski Foundation. Dr John Hall was awarded his PhD in biochemistry in the same department in which Mirko Beljanski was a visiting research fellow in Severo Ochoa’s laboratory at NYU in 1950.

On today’s show, Dr. Hall will discuss the history of the research and practice of Dr. Mirko Beljanski, whose work assisted many people successfully deal with a cancer diagnosis, as documented in the book, The Regulation of DNA Replication and Transcription, by Mirko Beljanski. Dr. Hall will also present Mirko Beljanski’s research on natural compounds with anti-cancer properties. He will also present the published research recently conducted on those compounds by prestigious American institutions and funded by The Beljanski Foundation.

Contact: httpss://www.beljanskiproducts.com/, www.beljanski.org, ph: 646 808-5583

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Herbal Medicines with Ric Scalzo

Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, interviews Ric Scalzo.

Who is Ric Scalzo?

Ric Scalzo CEO Gaia HerbsHe is one of North America’s most respected herbalists and botanical researchers, with more than 25 years of clinical and practical experience with herbal medicines.

After studying herbal medicine at the School of Natural Healing under Dr. John Christopher, Ric practiced as a clinical herbalist in New England. He regularly teaches herbal classes, interfaces with the media, and lectures nationally on herbal topics.

Ric Scalzo is the co-author of Herbal Solutions for Healthy Living, a groundbreaking herbal repertory and therapeutic dispensatory guide to the safe and effective use of medicinal herbs that has sold more than a quarter of a million copies. He also co-authored Traditional Medicines from the Earth, a compendium of formulations that are effective herbal solutions for healthy living, and is the publisher and contributing author of the Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine.

In addition, Ric is a lifelong student of Vedic philosophy and spiritual practices. Ric Scalzo holds an honorary Doctorate in Naturopathy from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, and received a Master Herbalist degree in 1982 from the School of Natural Healing.

Ric also founded Gaia Herbal Research Institute, which, along with its publishing arm Herbal Research Publications, has contributed extensively to the quality and proliferation of herbal literacy in the United States.

Contact: https://gaiaherbs.com

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The Heart of the Matter–Creating True Healing, Mind, Body, and Spirit

Host Natural Nurse® Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN,interviews Jill Baron, M.D. On today’s show, Dr. Barron discusses “Getting to the heart of the Matter–Creating True Healing, Mind, Body, and Spirit” , along with understanding leaky gut, functional medicine , and the role of meditation and stress reduction.

Who is Dr. Jill Baron?

dr-baron-aboutDr. Jill Baron is a highly skilled and compassionate physician who is board certified by both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, certified in Functional Medicine, and is a Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) with the North American Menopause Society.

Dr. Baron’s interest in mind-body medicine began when she learned the Transcendental Meditation technique at the age of 16. She completed a degree biology at Princeton University, attended the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and choose a residency in Family Medicine at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

She is a consultant on Dr. Oz’s Sharecare.com website, and has appeared on television and radio speaking about health.

Dr. Baron combines conventional primary care medicine with holistic and mind-body therapies including nutrition and weight management; lifestyle counseling; stress management; and visualization and imagery. Dr. Baron feels that stress accounts for many of the illnesses that afflict her patients. Through her functional medicine training, Dr. Baron has learned that a high stress lifestyle, alone or with overuse of antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, may contribute to what is called a “leaky gut,” which can lead to many health issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, fatigue, depression, and autoimmune conditions.

As a pianist and violinist, Dr. Baron, believes in the power of music to heal. She has always believed that people need kindness and caring, and she has seen how patients can feel better without pharmaceuticals, when they have been listened to and cared for. Dr. Baron has studied with many healers and teachers, and she continues to learn and take courses to help her be the best she can for her patients. She practices the Transcendental Meditation technique and QiGong, and tries to incorporate mindfulness in her daily life.

CONTACT: https://drjillbaron.com

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Allergy Free Gardening with Thomas Leo Ogren-nn2

Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, interviews Thomas Leo Ogren.

Who is Thomas Leo Ogren?


Mr Ogren holds a Master of Science in Agriculture, with an emphasis on horticulture, urban forests, and plant flowering systems and the connections between landscape plant materials and allergy. Tom started researching allergy-free gardening twenty-five years ago, because his wife, his mother and his sisters all suffered from hay fever and asthma. He is the creator of the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale (OPALSTM), the first and only numerical plant-allergy ranking system in existence, which is being used by the USDA to develop allergy rankings for all major U.S. urban areas.

Tom worked with the University of California Cooperative Extension, to establish community gardens in the Los Angeles inner city, and hosted the popular radio call-in gardening show, “Tom Ogren’s Wild World of Plants.” He writes for Garden Design, California Landscaping, The New Scientist, Organic Gardening, and a host of other publications.  He has been interviewed on NPR, CBS, NBC, Fox News, BBC, CNBC, and on many other radio and TV media stations.

Topic:

allergy free gardening bookOn today’s show, we will be discussing, Tom’s new book, The Allergy-Fighting Garden

Visit his website for more information: allergyfree-gardening.com

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Iodine: Why We Need It with Maggies Martakis-nn2

Ellen Kamhi PhD, RN, interviews Maggie Martakis of Maggies Holistics NY.

Who is Maggies Martakis?

maggie-martakisThe founder of Maggie’s Holistics, NYC, Maggie is a holistic healer, certified in Reiki and Kundalini yoga with a degree in the Sciences and Art History. She is also currently studying Ayurvedic Medicine.

Dissatisfied with conventional treatments while trying to heal her son’s health issues, as well as her own, Maggie Martakis sought a holistic approach. She discovered that we are exposed daily to radiation, fluorine, chlorine and bromine chemicals, as they can be found in many of our foods, soft drinks, toothpastes, pools, water, air and household chemicals. These chemicals and heavy metals accumulate and get stored in our body interfering with thyroid function, the endocrine glandular system and can cause calcification of our pineal gland (aka third eye) lowering our IQ.

Healthy levels of iodine help prevent toxic build up of these chemicals and with proper diet assists our cells to take in the proper nutrients and minerals. Additional health benefits include increased energy and weight loss. Using this knowledge enabled her to successfully tackle her family’s health issues holistically.
Contact: https://www.maggiesholisticsny.com/

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Leaf Blower Madness with Daniel Mabi-nn2

Fall season is here and the leaf blower will be used in many yards by homeowners and landscape companies. Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, interviews Dr. Jamie Banks and Daniel Mabe. This is a second discussion about healthy landscape maintenance practice. You can listen to the first discussion here.

Who are Jamie Banks and Daniel Mabe?

jamie-banks-agzaJamie Banks is the Executive Director of Quiet Communities, a 501c3 organization that conducts research, and provides education and outreach to help communities transition to clean, quiet, sustainable, and healthy landscape maintenance practices.

After working in health care economics and health outcomes research, she shifted her activities to the area of environmental health and science. In 2007, she founded Planet Rewards. In 2013, she founded Quiet Communities. She earned her PhD at the University of Kent (Canterbury, UK), in Social Policy (Health Economics/Outcomes) and holds Masters degrees from Dartmouth Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

dan-mabe-agza-netDan Mabe is the President of The Green Station and Founder of the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA). Dan has devoted many years to developing and applying clean battery technology in which emissions-free, quiet outdoor maintenance is practiced in noise- and emissions-sensitive areas. Dan’s company, The Green Station, conducts R&D, manufactures and distributes emissions-free outdoor maintenance equipment . The American Green Zone Alliance is working with towns, campuses, companies, contractors and Air Quality Management Agencies to develop the Green Zone concept. AGZA was founded to train and certify outdoor maintenance professionals and encourage sustainable maintenance entrepreneurship.

Contact: www.quietcommunities.org, www.agza.net

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Stem Cell Therapy with Dr. Borenstein

Host Natural Nurse® Ellen Kamhi, PhD RN,  interviews David Borenstein, M.D. to discuss in greater depth about Stem Cell Therapy.

Who is Dr. David Borenstein, M.D.?

dr-david-borensteinDr. Borenstein obtained his medical degree from the Technion Faculty of Medicine in Haifa, Israel and completed his internship at Staten Island University Hospital. He has completed residencies at: University Hospital at Stony Brook; Westchester County Medical Center; and St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.

During the course of his career he has attended numerous specialized training courses in order to expand the scope of his medical expertise. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, certified in Medical Acupuncture, and is a member of numerous professional societies.

After his residency, Dr. Borenstein was involved with an integrative medical center and became impressed by the effectiveness of the treatments that were offered there. The experience led him to incorporate integrative approaches – including prolotherapy and stem cell therapy – into his medical practice. Getting to know his patients, listening to them, and understanding the symptoms are the starting points for his treatment protocols.

Dr. Borenstein’s areas of specialization do not exist in isolation – patients are diagnosed and treated in an integrative manner to promote both the overall recovery and continuing good health. In his own words his “greatest feeling of accomplishment comes from helping make real changes in people’s lives, especially after they’ve been through a difficult time.”

CONTACT: www.nystemcellcenter.com

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Leaf Blower Madness – The Sequel

Fall season is here and the leaf blower will be used in many yards by homeowners and landscape companies. Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, interviews Dr. Jamie Banks and Daniel Mabe. This is a second discussion about healthy landscape maintenance practice. You can listen to the first discussion here.

Who are Jamie Banks and Daniel Mabe?

jamie-banks-agzaJamie Banks is the Executive Director of Quiet Communities, a 501c3 organization that conducts research, and provides education and outreach to help communities transition to clean, quiet, sustainable, and healthy landscape maintenance practices.

After working in health care economics and health outcomes research, she shifted her activities to the area of environmental health and science. In 2007, she founded Planet Rewards. In 2013, she founded Quiet Communities. She earned her PhD at the University of Kent (Canterbury, UK), in Social Policy (Health Economics/Outcomes) and holds Masters degrees from Dartmouth Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

dan-mabe-agza-netDan Mabe is the President of The Green Station and Founder of the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA). Dan has devoted many years to developing and applying clean battery technology in which emissions-free, quiet outdoor maintenance is practiced in noise- and emissions-sensitive areas. Dan’s company, The Green Station, conducts R&D, manufactures and distributes emissions-free outdoor maintenance equipment . The American Green Zone Alliance is working with towns, campuses, companies, contractors and Air Quality Management Agencies to develop the Green Zone concept. AGZA was founded to train and certify outdoor maintenance professionals and encourage sustainable maintenance entrepreneurship.

Contact: www.quietcommunities.org, www.agza.net

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Iodine: Why We Need It

Ellen Kamhi PhD, RN, interviews Maggie Martakis of Maggies Holistics NY.

Who is Maggies Martakis?

maggie-martakisThe founder of Maggie’s Holistics, NYC, Maggie is a holistic healer, certified in Reiki and Kundalini yoga with a degree in the Sciences and Art History. She is also currently studying Ayurvedic Medicine.

Dissatisfied with conventional treatments while trying to heal her son’s health issues, as well as her own, Maggie Martakis sought a holistic approach. She discovered that we are exposed daily to radiation, fluorine, chlorine and bromine chemicals, as they can be found in many of our foods, soft drinks, toothpastes, pools, water, air and household chemicals. These chemicals and heavy metals accumulate and get stored in our body interfering with thyroid function, the endocrine glandular system and can cause calcification of our pineal gland (aka third eye) lowering our IQ.

Healthy levels of iodine help prevent toxic build up of these chemicals and with proper diet assists our cells to take in the proper nutrients and minerals. Additional health benefits include increased energy and weight loss. Using this knowledge enabled her to successfully tackle her family’s health issues holistically.
Contact: https://www.maggiesholisticsny.com/

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Allergy Free Gardening with Thomas Leo Ogren

Host Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, interviews Thomas Leo Ogren.

Who is Thomas Leo Ogren?


Mr Ogren holds a Master of Science in Agriculture, with an emphasis on horticulture, urban forests, and plant flowering systems and the connections between landscape plant materials and allergy. Tom started researching allergy-free gardening twenty-five years ago, because his wife, his mother and his sisters all suffered from hay fever and asthma. He is the creator of the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale (OPALSTM), the first and only numerical plant-allergy ranking system in existence, which is being used by the USDA to develop allergy rankings for all major U.S. urban areas.

Tom worked with the University of California Cooperative Extension, to establish community gardens in the Los Angeles inner city, and hosted the popular radio call-in gardening show, “Tom Ogren’s Wild World of Plants.” He writes for Garden Design, California Landscaping, The New Scientist, Organic Gardening, and a host of other publications.  He has been interviewed on NPR, CBS, NBC, Fox News, BBC, CNBC, and on many other radio and TV media stations.

Topic:

allergy free gardening bookOn today’s show, we will be discussing, Tom’s new book, The Allergy-Fighting Garden

Visit his website for more information: allergyfree-gardening.com

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