Episodes

  • Breaking the Acne Cycle: Inflammation, Hormones & the Gut Connection
    Aug 9 2025
    Show Notes

    HOST
    Melody Hartzler
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    AROUND THE TABLE
    Mariane Rizkallah
    | | DrMariane.com

    In Today's Episode

    Acne isn’t just a surface-level issue—it’s a signal from the body that something deeper is out of balance. In this episode we are joined by fellow pharmacist Dr. Mariane Rizkallah to explore how functional medicine offers lasting solutions for acne and chronic inflammation. Dr. Mariane shares her personal journey of overcoming persistent hormonal acne, her transition from traditional pharmacy to integrative healing, and the foundational steps to support whole-body wellness.

    What We Cover in This Episode:

    • Why acne is more than just a skin issue
    • Dr. Mariane personal healing journey from acne, gut issues, and antidepressant side effects
    • The importance of gut health and the mind-body connection in skin healing
    • Testing vs. guessing: when functional lab testing can make all the difference
    • The dangers of DIY supplementing (like DIM and Vitex) without hormone testing
    • How to safely support the liver and detoxification pathways
    • Why sleep, stress, and emotional health matter for clearer skin
    • The Clear Skin Blueprint: Dr. Mariane step-by-step program for healing from within
    • Bonus: A sneak peek at her Product Acne Guide and recipe book

    Get 50% off The Clear Skin Blueprint Program with code MELODY at checkout

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    32 mins
  • The Circadian Code: Why Your Sleep-Wake Cycle Matters More Than You Think
    Feb 17 2025
    Show Notes

    HOST
    Melody Hartzler
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    AROUND THE TABLE
    Lindsey Dalton
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    AROUND THE TABLE
    Megan Morrison
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    In Today's Episode We
    • Define what the circadian rhythm is
    • Dive deep into sunlight and why it’s so crucial for our health and wellbeing
    • Introduce the topic of malillumination.
    • Explain why it’s so important to have sun exposure first thing in the morning
    • Share other ways besides light to regulate the circadian rhythm
    • Detail what other health conditions have been linked to circadian rhythm disruption
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    34 mins
  • Boosting Immunity Naturally: Essential Lifestyle Tips and Supplements
    Dec 6 2024
    Show Notes

    HOST
    Melody Hartzler
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    AROUND THE TABLE
    Lindsey Dalton
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    In Today's Episode We
    • Explain how the immune system works
    • Pinpoint a type of medication many Americans take that hinders the immune system
    • Discuss various lifestyle factors that affect the immune system
    • Describe specific diet modifications that can support the immune system
    • Pinpoint the effect sugar has on the immune system
    • Highlight the importance of good gut health in proper immune function
    • Share various supplements that can boost the function of the immune system
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    52 mins
  • Decoding Your Health with Organic Acids Testing: Nutrients, Detox & More
    Nov 11 2024
    Show Notes

    HOST
    Melody Hartzler
    | | Book Appointment

    We are so excited to bring you this podcast episode, in which we sit down with Dr. Sam Madera, a naturopath who practices integrative and functional medicine.

    In Today's Episode
    • Explain what organic acids are
    • Describe what an organic acids test can tell us about the functioning of our bodies
    • Discuss the difference between an organic acids test and a diagnostic test
    • Pinpoint the key markers for energy and mitochondrial processes
    • Reveal who can benefit from an organic acids test
    • Share how organic acids test can complement genetic testing
    • Chat about how the test results can help determine dietary changes to make

    Links:

    https://www.diagnosticsolutionslab.com/tests/organic-acids-profile

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    48 mins
  • Beyond Allergies: The Complex World of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
    Oct 25 2024
    Show Notes HOST Melody Hartzler | | Book Appointment

    We are so excited to bring you this podcast episode where we got to sit down with Jessica Pizano, leading nutrition specialist in the country for mast cell activation disorders.

    In this episode we
    • describe what a mast cell is and how activation of mast cells can cause problems in the body
    • elaborate on the symptoms someone with a mast cell disorder may have
    • discuss why it can be difficult to make a diagnosis
    • reveal why environment and mind/body are important aspects in care
    • share the medications and supplements that can be used to manage mast cell activation
    • chat about how anxiety and depression can be linked to mast cell activation
    • define metabolomics and how it is different from nutritional genomics

    Links:

    • clinicalparadigms.com
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
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    35 mins
  • 044 - Functional Medicine Stories with Aparna and Lauren
    Aug 29 2024
    Show Notes

    HOST
    Melody Hartzler
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    AROUND THE TABLE
    Lauren Castle
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    AROUND THE TABLE
    Aparna Trikha
    | | Book Appointment

    On this episode we:

    In this episode, two of our pharmacists discuss how they were led to functional medicine through their own health journeys.

    We discuss how:

    • understanding the root cause of conditions can lead to healing
    • if you aren’t getting the answers you want from conventional doctors, functional medicine can be a good next step
    • every journey is unique and some people will see results sooner than others; patience is key
    • trusting our bodies and the process is super important when pursuing optimal health
    • the mind and body are connected and working on improving mental health can be pivotal in improving overall health
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    45 mins
  • Magnesium, Omega-3s, and Beyond: Supplement Essentials & Safety
    Jun 21 2024
    Show Notes

    HOST
    Melody Hartzler
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    AROUND THE TABLE
    Alex Keller
    Full Script | | Full Bio

    In this episode we

    In this episode, we got to sit down with Dr. Alex Keller. Dr. Alex Keller is a practicing naturopathic doctor in Ottawa, Canada, and the Medical Director at Fullscript. He is a graduate of the University of Ottawa with an HBSc in Health Sciences and Psychology and completed a degree in naturopathic medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

    • Discuss supplement quality and the questions you should be asking before you buy a product
    • Explain why it’s important to think about supplements from an ingredient-based approach and less from a product-based approach
    • Reveal the number of supplements that people should take to minimize pill burden and maximize success
    • Explore two options Fullscript offers to increase supplement compliance
    • Share the gaps that most people should be looking at when they're talking with their provider about supplements
    • Elaborate on why supplements are not one-size-fits-all
    • Chat about the risks of buying supplements from e-commerce distributors
    Links
    • Fullscript
    • Podcast on Supplements - Choosing Quality Supplements
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    35 mins
  • Eczema and Other Skin Conditions
    Apr 24 2024
    Show Notes

    HOST
    Melody Hartzler
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    AROUND THE TABLE
    Lindsey Dalton
    | | Book Appointment

    AROUND THE TABLE
    Mariya Farooqi
    | Book Appointment

    In this episode we:
    • Discuss the conventional options for treating eczema
    • Elaborate on the connection between eczema and gut health
    • Reveal supplements that can help with eczema
    • Share our personal stories with eczema
    • Chat about the various root causes of eczema and testing options
    • Present how eczema treatment is not one-size-fits-all and it takes an individualized approach
    • Pinpoint why addressing eczema in children is so important
    • Eczema and probiotics blog post
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    38 mins