On Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, I will be discussing “Put That Bread Down: How Gluten May be Destroying Your Health & What To Do About It” with Dr. Thomas O’Bryan.

Dr. Thomas O’Bryan is an internationally recognized speaker and workshop leader specializing in Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease. He is a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and metabolic disorders. He is a clinician par excellence in treating chronic disease and metabolic disorders from a Functional Medicine Perspective. He holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Life Sciences. Dr. O’Bryan is always one of the most respected, highly-appreciated speakers. Dr. O’Bryan’s passion is in teaching the many manifestations of Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease as they occur inside and outside of the intestines.

In sensitive individuals, Gluten Sensitivity can trigger Auto-Immune Disorders, Epilepsy, Thyroid Disease, Diabetes, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and more. Perhaps one of the more surprising messages is the impact of Gluten Sensitivity on the brain. The “dimmer switch”, that occurs in the brain (especially in children), is one that parents and care givers would never suspect.

To register and submit your question(s) go to http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com.

Here are a few of the questions we’ll be discussing:

• What is the difference between Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity?
• How is Celiac Disease associated with wheat sensitivity?
• At what age does Celiac Disease begin?
• What are the signs to watch for?
• How is Celiac Disease diagnosed?
• Are the tests accurate
• What are treatment options for Celiac Disease?

To register and submit your question(s) go to http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com.

If you can’t make the call, register anyway and submit your questions in advance. The call will be available for replay for 72 hours.

Best of Health,
Cynthia Shelby-Lane, MD
http://shelbylanemd.com
http://twitter.com/shelbylanemd

This Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 8 PM eastern (www.time.gov), I have the pleasure of discussing the “Adrenal Fatigue & Outsmarting Stress” with Dr. Lena Edwards.

“Avoid Stress”. You’ve heard that before. So what are you supposed to do? Avoid your wife or husband, better yet the kids. How about avoiding those bill collectors and your boss, or the insane manager, who just doesn’t get it. Maybe the manager is you. Maybe you can’t meet payroll and you’re about to get fired, and the list goes on and on…divorce, death, disability, termination, and those crazy, unexpected life events. And don’t forget The Economy. Everything, that is out of your control. Or is it?

This is such an important topic since everyone is “Stressed Out” in some form or fashion, and the health effects are taking a large toll on the body, mind and spirit, in individuals and in families.

What is real solution for this “all time” pan-epidemic problem of the 21st century? And, why does it matter? Or does it?

Dr. Lena Edwards, MD is an internist who is also Board Certified and Fellowship Trained in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and Integrative Cancer Therapy. She is the owner of Balance Health and Wellness Integrative Medicine Center in Lexington, KY. She has been practicing Integrative Medicine for over a decade and is an expert on the area of stress and stress related diseases. She does extensive national speaking on this topic and has recently published her first book titled, “Adrenalogic: Outsmarting Stress”.

To register and submit your question(s) go to http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com.

Here are a few of the questions we’ll be discussing:

• What is stress and why is it important in health and disease?
• What is ‘adrenal fatigue’ and why is its existence disputed?
• How do abnormal stress hormone levels affect other hormones?
• What are ways patients can diagnose potential abnormalities in their stress hormones?
• What are some safe and effective ways to minimize the harmful effects of stress?
• Are there effective nutritional supplements available to treat ‘adrenal fatigue’?

To register and submit your question(s) go to http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com.

If you can’t make the call, submit your questions in advance anyway. The call will be available for replay for 72 hours.

Invite your friends and family to join us!

Best of health,

Cynthia Shelby-Lane, MD
http://shelbylanemd.com
http://twitter.com/shelbylanemd

We had a great discussion yesterday with Dr. Aimee Gould Shunney on the topic of “Buyer Beware, All Cleanses are Not Created Equal: Understanding the Pros and Cons of Different Types of Cleansing Programs”. Dr. Shunney also had a special offer for her cleansing program. She has an excellent program that also provides coaching services. The offer expires 3.31.12 and this is a great offer. Check it out. Buy it for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. The coupon code is “healthyspring2012″.

For more info, please visit Dr. Shunney’s website at www.cleanseorganic.com.

Dr. Aimee Gould Shunney, Naturopathic Physician, is in private practice in Santa Cruz, CA where she blends conventional medical diagnosis and treatment with the use of natural therapeutics including dietary and lifestyle counseling, nutritional supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and bio-identical hormones. Dr. Shunney specializes in women’s health, functional endocrinology, and family medicine, consulting with men and women on many health issues. She also enjoys treating children, teens, and pregnant women. In 2010 AND 2011, she was voted Best Naturopathic Doctor (and second Best Doctor) in Santa Cruz in the Metro Santa Cruz poll.

Dr. Shunney’s weekly radio show, Green Tea & Honey, co-hosted by Chef Jennifer Brewer, is a playful exploration of integrative medicine, delicious food and joyful eating. Dr. Shunney and Chef Jenny are also the creators of Cleanse Organic, a 28-day whole foods cleansing program. This innovative approach to detoxification combines an anti-inflammatory hypoallergenic diet, easy-to-prepare delicious recipes, and individualized support to optimize health and create sustainable healthy living choices.

Here are a few of the questions we discussed:

1. Why are cleansing and detoxification an important part of preventive healthcare?
2. Are all cleanses created equal?
3. Why is EATING (vs. fasting or liquid food) an important part of detoxification?
4. What is an elimination and challenge diet?
5. Are laxatives/enemas/colonics necessary to cleanse?
6. What types of supplements are required to cleanse and detoxify properly?

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Best of health,
Cynthia Shelby-Lane, MD
http://shelbylanemd.com

Are you stressed out? Well, Welcome to 2012, planet earth, out of control. A stress filled world. So, what’s the answer?

“Avoid Stress”. Sure, you’ve heard that before. So, what are you supposed to do, avoid your wife or husband, better yet, the kids. How about avoiding those bill collectors and your boss, or the insane manager, who just doesn’t get it? Maybe the manager is you.

Maybe you can’t meet payroll and you’re about to get fired, and the list goes on and on…divorce, death, disability, termination, and those crazy.. Unexpected life events. Hey, let’s not forget “The Economy”, and everything else that is out of your control. Or is it?

What is real solution for this “all time pan-epidemic ” problem of the 21st century. And, why does it even matter?

As an anti-aging physician, I see lots of patients who are just stressed out, can’t sleep, moody and irritable, and sometimes, just plain, mean. Stress related problems are one of the five reasons why I see adult patients. Chronic, and unrelieved stress has been shown to “shrink the brain”, according to researchers reported in the journal, Biological Psychiatry, and it also increases free radical generation in many tissues of the body, especially the brain. Seems like protecting the brain is must for anti-aging.

Good nutritionals for stress might include 5 HTP (helps increase serotonin), St. John’s Wort, SAMe, saffron, etc., etc. The list goes on and on.

In short, I love it when I find the right nutritional that answers specific needs, since I have been taking supplements to retard my own aging for the past thirty years. Well, this new addition to my supplement family is just what the doctor (Me) ordered. There may not be a literal “fountain of youth”, but I will continue to look for it and use the best remedies that I can find. That’s why I think Laminine deserves more attention, now and not later.

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“Pain Management: A discussion about an Integrative Approach”

Over 20% of the population currently suffers from chronic pain such as arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, athletic injuries, multiple sclerosis, and any bone, joint or muscle concern. Because current pain medications can create nausea, constipation, depression, stomach bleeding, kidney problems, and dependence, patient’s are looking for more natural ways to reduce chronic pain. Therefore, we are going to discuss an integrative approach of remedies and the use natural of treatments that are effective for the management of your pain concerns.

This Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 8 PM eastern (www.time.gov), I will be discussing “Are you in Pain & Looking for an Escape?”, with Dr. Sahar Swidan, an expert in pharmacology.

Dr. Sahar Swidan obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Michigan and then she completed a 3 year research fellowship in Bio-Pharmaceutics at the University of Michigan. She previously was the Director of Pharmacy at Chelsea Community Hospital and the clinical pharmacist for the inpatient head and chronic pain service. Currently she is President & CEO of Pharmacy Solutions in Ann Arbor, MI which is a unique, personal and educational specialty pharmacy and Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy. Dr. Swidan is an internationally known speaker in the area of pain management and she has authored several books, articles and patient education material in the area of pain management.

To register and submit your question(s) go to http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com/

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Well, this Thursday, November 17th at 8 p.m. (time.gov), I have the pleasure of discussing the question “How Can Oral Health Save Lives?” with Dr. Dan Sindelar.

Dr. Dan Sindelar is a practicing dentist and a leading national advocate for examining the link between oral and heart health. He is one of just a handful of dentists who is certified in the Bale/Doneen Preceptorship Course in Heart Attack, Stroke and Diabetes Prevention. He is co-founder of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, and the author of a new book, “Refresh Life,” available online.

I look in patient’s mouths everyday….and sometimes it’s an absolute disaster. It’s a train wreck. So, listen in and learn how “your mouth” is affecting “your health”.

To register go to http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com.

Here are a few of the questions we’ll be discussing:

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Wow. As usual, when we’re speaking with the best experts in the world, we had a great discussion with Dr. Nathan Bryan, about the award winning molecule “Nitric Oxide & Heart Disease”.

We went well beyond heart disease to discuss all of the other benefits from this awesome nutritional supplement, Nitric Oxide. It’s not Vitamin A, D, C or E. It’s NO. Nitric Oxide.

Dr. Nathan Bryan, PhD, scientist and researcher, at the University of Texas Medical Center in Houston, gave specific and scientific details about the features and health benefits of Nitric Oxide. No… It’s not Laughing gas or the components of car exhaust. N.O is something that is made in the human body, and it’s vital to cellular function and longevity, especially as we age. Hey… 40 is aging. As a matter of fact… aging and decline starts at thirty. Therefore, use NEO40.

So, why do you NEED it? Find out. Listen to the replay, again, get the book, and get NO (Neo40) into your health and lifestyle regimen, so you can “die young at an old age”.

If you were not able to join us live, here’s a link to listen to the replay:

http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com/replay/

Some of the questions covered include:

• What is Nitric Oxide and why is it important?
• What are the implications of Nitric Oxide insufficiency?
• What methods are there to determine Nitric Oxide status in patients?
• What lifestyle modifications can be used to enhance and restore Nitric Oxide?
• What is Neo40 and why was it developed?

http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com/replay/

Dr. Bryan is willing to answer post call questions. You may submit your questions at the link below and we’ll do our best to get them answered.

http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com/ask

Post call questions must be received no later than Thursday, November 10th.

You may learn more & purchase Neo40 at the link below. Be sure to use the code PP11311 to receive free shipping at checkout.

https://secure.neogenis.com/product-listing.html

Our next call will be Thursday, November 17th with Dr. Dan Sindelar. We’ll be answering the question: “How can improved oral health save lives?”

Best of health,

Cynthia Shelby-Lane, MD
http://shelbylanemd.com
http://twitter.com/ShelbyLaneMD

Flu season is upon us and prevention with the flue shot can be a pain.

This Tuesday, October 25th, I have the pleasure of discussing “Should I Get a Flu Shot?” with Dr. Mayer Eisenstein.

Dr. Mayer Eisenstein, MD, JD, MPH, is a graduate of the University of Illinois Medical School, the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Public Health, and the John Marshall Law School. In his 39 years in medicine, he and his practice have cared for over 75,000, children, parents, and grandparents. He is the founder and Medical Director of the Homefirst® Health Services. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. He is a member of the Illinois Bar.

To register go to http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com.

Here are a few of the questions we’ll be discussing:

1. Are flu shots safe?
2. Are they effective?
3. Do they contain toxic ingredients?
4. What if I don’t get a flu shot?
5. Are there any alternatives?
6. How can I boost my immunity without the flu shot?

To register and submit your question(s) go to http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com.

If you can’t make the call, register anyway and submit your questions in advance. The call will be available for replay for 72 hours.

All the best,
Cynthia Shelby-Lane, MD
http://shelbylanemd.com

P.S. You’ll have a chance to ask us your questions directly. Register and receive call in details at http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com.

This Thursday I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Symeon Rodger as part of the teleseries ‘Conversations with Dr. Shelby-Lane’.

Dr. Rodger is joining us to discuss what is perhaps the single greatest energy healing system ever devised – Chinese Qi Gong. I have explored many relaxation and healing techniques, and Dr. Rodger is a master of healing. You will be amazed at how he can help you find synergy in your health and healing. You will enjoy this online presentation and you will get immediate benefits.

Dr. Rodger is a university professor, a martial arts expert, a married priest of the Eastern Orthodox Church, and he used to run Top Secret intelligence operations for the Canadian government. A sought after speaker and consultant on human resilience and leading expert in the personal development systems of the ancient world, I’m thrilled to have him join us!

As an expert in Qi Gong, Dr. Rodger will help you understand how this practice can be used to defeat disease processes so you stay healthy for life.

To register go to http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com.

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Is autism or a child psychiatric disorder impacting your family? Autism, (ASD) now surpasses the incidence of both childhood cancer and Down’s syndrome.

Did you know it is estimated that an average of 1 in 110 children in the United States have autism spectrum disorder? This means if 4 million children are born in the U.S. every year an average of 36,500 will be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at some point.

This Thursday, 8.18.11, at 8 PM eastern, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Patrick Flynn, from green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Flynn is a naturopath and a chiropractor, with great success in the area of treating children with autism spectrum disorder. Listen in, as we’ll be discussing this complicated issue, as well as answering your questions live.

Dr. Patrick Flynn, who is an expert in ASD, will help you understand this disorder by looking at gastrointestinal, immunologic, neurologic and toxicologic/environmental roots that are involved in this epidemic. Find out why he has been successful for yourself.

You don’t want to miss this call. Please invite a friend or family member who has concerns about the health and behavior of their children.

To register go to http://conversationswithdrshelbylane.com.

Here are a few of the questions we’ll cover:

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