Gut Health, Mitochondria and the Future of Personalized Medicine with Dr. Robert Rountree
Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring
Release Date: 03/03/2025
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The Medical Term You Need to Know: Understanding Salutogenesis with Dr. David Rakel
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What if healthcare focused less on disease and more on creating health? In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with , a trailblazer in integrative medicine and professor and chair of the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community, to explore Salutogenesis — a transformative approach that shifts the focus from illness to well-being. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XN1jPxzWCoE [00:00:00] – Introduction to the Podcast and Guest Dr. Melinda Ring introduces Dr. David Rakel, a pioneer in integrative medicine. Overview of today's discussion on Salutogenesis and...
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Decoding Menopause: Eat the Rainbow for a Healthier, Balanced Transition with Dr. Deanna Minich
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Whether you're navigating menopause or simply striving for more vitality, this episode of Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring offers valuable insights that could help you live a more vibrant and balanced life. , a renowned nutrition scientist and author of The Rainbow Diet, joins Dr. Ring to discuss how phytonutrients from colorful plants can support everything from hormone balance to brain health and beyond. [00:02:00] Dr. Minich explains the role of colorful foods in fertility, perimenopause and menopause and how different colors in food correspond to specific body functions,...
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From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Transforming Your Healthcare from Clinic to Community
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This episode dives into a topic that could redefine healthcare as we know it. How can we shift from a disease-centered system to one that truly supports whole person well-being? Host Dr. Melinda Ring is joined by Dr. Tracy Gaudet, known for her pioneering work with the Veterans Health Administration, where she led the development of the Whole Health model, to discuss the need to shift from a disease-centered system to one that prioritizes the whole person. Dr. Gaudet highlights the importance of community-based healthcare, emphasizing that wellness begins outside the clinic and shares her...
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Gut Health, Mitochondria and the Future of Personalized Medicine with Dr. Robert Rountree
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In this episode of Next Level Health, and dive into science-backed strategies to help you optimize your health and well-being. They discuss the role of inflammation in chronic diseases, how to repair and maintain gut health the critical role of mitochondria and how artificial intelligence may lead to true personalized medicine. https://youtu.be/8cR909NXa6M [00:04:14] - Dr. Rountree’s Journey into Integrative Medicine Dr. Rountree shares his personal journey from discovering herbal medicine at age 19 to becoming a leader in functional medicine. He discusses how early exposure to...
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What is Your Real Age? with Dr. Michael Roizen
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In this episode of Next Level Health, sits down with , a trailblazer in lifestyle medicine, bestselling author, and the first-ever Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic. They talk about how lifestyle choices impact your “real age,” six key health markers that determine your longevity and disease risk and how walking 10,000 steps per day, strength training, and jumping are essential to a healthy lifespan. They also discuss how Cleveland Clinic’s employee wellness program has saved the organization tens of millions of dollars over the years and how it could be implemented at the...
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Healthy People Have More Fun with Dr. David Katz
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In this episode, talks with , a leader in lifestyle medicine and preventive medicine specialist about actionable steps people can take to combat chronic diseases and optimize their health and well-being, so they can add more time and energy to life and enjoy doing the things they love, longer. They discuss the rise in obesity and chronic diseases and the addictive nature of ultra-processed foods as well as the role of policy and education in improving public health. Discover practical tips for a healthier lifestyle such as "Tastebud Rehab" and insights on how to align your lifestyle with joy...
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“What Matters to You?” The Profound Effect of Purpose with Dr. Benjamin Kligler
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Compassionate Healing- Modern Advocacy & Traditional Herbal Wisdom with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog
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In this episode, talks with , a leader within the field of integrative medicine, whose unique background includes training as an herbalist, midwife, physician and is the Founding Director of . She's also a leader in education, overseeing the Fellowship of Integrative and Functional Medicine at UC Irvine's Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. and Former Fellowship Director, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. They discuss how botanical medicine, holistic approaches and self-advocacy can transform health. Dr. Low Dog has served on the White House Commission for...
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The Progress and Perception of Integrative Health with Dr. Helene Langevin
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In this episode, talks with , Director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the National Institutes of Health.They explore the evolution of integrative health and the progress the field has made into mainstream acceptance in recent decades. Dr. Langevin discusses the complexities of researching holistic treatments and new NIH initiatives aimed at developing methodologies to study complex integrative health interventions.They also explore Dr. Langvin’s area of research expertise, which is fascia, a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and...
info_outlineIn this episode of Next Level Health, Dr. Melinda Ring and Dr. Robert Rountree dive into science-backed strategies to help you optimize your health and well-being. They discuss the role of inflammation in chronic diseases, how to repair and maintain gut health the critical role of mitochondria and how artificial intelligence may lead to true personalized medicine.
https://youtu.be/8cR909NXa6M
[00:04:14] - Dr. Rountree’s Journey into Integrative Medicine
Dr. Rountree shares his personal journey from discovering herbal medicine at age 19 to becoming a leader in functional medicine. He discusses how early exposure to alternative healing methods and scientific curiosity shaped his career.
[00:07:53] - Inflammation, Gut Health and Chronic Disease
Next Drs. Ring and Rountree explore the role of inflammation in chronic diseases, including autoimmune disorders, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. Dr. Rountree highlights dietary interventions, elimination diets, and the importance of gut health in reducing inflammation.
[00:25:35] - Mitochondrial Health and Longevity
Dr. Rountree explains the critical role of mitochondria beyond energy production, emphasizing its impact on chronic diseases. He discusses mitochondrial dysfunction’s link to conditions like Parkinson’s and Type 2 diabetes, along with dietary and lifestyle strategies to optimize mitochondrial function.
[00:38:44] - The Role of AI in Personalized Medicine
The discussion shifts to how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, particularly in interpreting complex data sets like gut microbiome analyses and multi-omics. Dr. Rountree highlights the future of AI-driven personalized medicine and its potential to transform patient care.
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