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Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring

The Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University

Next Level Health bridges the gap between traditional and integrative health through research-backed integrative approaches. Each episode comprehensively explores the latest scientific studies and expert opinions, offering practical insights and actionable advice for optimizing health and well-being. Hosted by Dr. Melinda Ring and featuring leading professionals in the field of integrative medicine, our podcast explores a wide range of topics ranging from nutrition to acupuncture to the latest

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26:06

Supporting Someone Through Cancer? Start Here | Dr....

Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring ·

2025/12/01

Over half of cancer cases and deaths are considered preventable by making healthy lifestyle changes. In this episode, Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, a leading expert in integrative oncology and Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Melinda Ring, discuss six key areas of health and wellness people can use to reduce risk for developing cancer or to support healing and the reduce the risk of recurrence after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. They

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38:52

The Hidden Crisis in Children's Health | Dr. Elisa Song

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2025/11/10

For the first time in history, today's children are expected to have shorter lifespans than their parents — largely due to diet and lifestyle-related diseases. But there are things parents can do to help reverse this trend. In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with integrative pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song, author of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids, to explore how families can nurture true resilience — from the gut to the brain and beyond. https://youtu.be/hilJIFyIfGw 00:00 – Kids' lifespans are

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41:33

Optimizing Brain Health in a Modern World with Dr....

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2025/10/20

Protecting our brain and body in a world that's not always built for it can be a challenge. In this episode, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a board-certified internal medicine physician unpacks the forces that inflame and impair our brains and offers tools to protect, nourish, and even rewire them. 00:00 Introduction to Brain Health 00:59 Meet Dr. Austin Perlmutter 01:36 Modern Challenges to Brain Health 04:06 Environmental Impacts on Brain Health 05:18 Diet and Brain Health 17:22 Inflammation and Brain

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48:39

Eat, Move, Think Better! with Dr. David Eisenberg

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2025/09/29

Food is finally being recognized as an essential part of medicine in institutions and kitchens across the United States. In this episode of Next Level Health, Dr. Melinda Ring welcomes Dr. David Eisenberg, a Harvard-trained physician, pioneer of culinary medicine, and founder of the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative—for an in-depth conversation on the Food is Medicine movement. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/zATxfxaBbE0 Topics include: Dr. Eisenberg’s journey from baker’s son to physician and

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43:07

Brain Food 101: Fueling Your Mental Health and...

Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring ·

2025/09/08

In this episode of Next Level Health @DrMelindaRing talks with @DrewRamseyMD about how to build better mental health through our daily choices. Dr. Ramsey is a board-certified psychiatrist and pioneer in nutritional psychiatry. They cover the significance of essentials like sleep, nutrition, movement, and social connections for optimal mental health. Dr. Ramsey explains the concept of mental fitness and its scientific foundations like neuroplasticity and the role of inflammation and the

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49:55

Cancer Hacks Revealed: Dr. William Li's Grocery &...

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2025/05/26

Can the food you eat be as powerful as cancer-fighting drugs? In this episode, Dr. William Li reveals to Dr. Melinda Ring which everyday foods can boost your health, energy, and even fight diseases such as cancer. He is a world-renowned physician-scientist, speaker, author and leader of the Angiogenesis Foundation. Dr. Li shares his groundbreaking research on how food can be a powerful tool for healing, energizing, and thriving. He discusses his grocery and supplement list for better health, the

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38:47

The Medical Term You Need to Know: Understanding...

Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring ·

2025/05/05

What if healthcare focused less on disease and more on creating health? In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. David Rakel, 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

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38:26

Decoding Menopause: Eat the Rainbow for a Healthier,...

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2025/04/14

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. Dr. Deanna Minich, 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

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32:57

From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Transforming Your...

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2025/03/24

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

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46:48

Gut Health, Mitochondria and the Future of...

Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring ·

2025/03/03

In 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

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38:00

What is Your Real Age? with Dr. Michael Roizen

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2025/02/10

In this episode of Next Level Health, Dr. Melinda Ring sits down with Dr. Michael Roizen, 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

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43:00

Healthy People Have More Fun with Dr. David Katz

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2024/12/16

In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. David Katz, 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

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37:26

“What Matters to You?” The Profound Effect of Purpose...

Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring ·

2024/11/25

In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. Benjamin Kligler, a leader in integrative medicine and Executive Director of the Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation at the Veterans Health Administration (VA) who is responsible for advancing the Whole Health Model of care at the VA. They explore how Whole Health shifts the focus of care from “What’s the matter with you?” to “What matters to you?” They also dive into the importance of research in integrative medicine, such as

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36:10

Compassionate Healing- Modern Advocacy & Traditional...

Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring ·

2024/11/11

In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, a leader within the field of integrative medicine, whose unique background includes training as an herbalist, midwife, physician and is the Founding Director of Medicine Lodge Ranch. 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

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31:09

The Progress and Perception of Integrative Health...

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2024/10/28

In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. Helene Langevin, 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

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38:28

The Foundation of Health with Dr. Jeffrey Bland

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2024/10/14

In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, who is known as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement and who is recognized for bringing personal lifestyle medicine into mainstream medical practice. Dr. Bland discusses his career path that led him to create functional medicine and explores its intersection with integrative medicine, the origins and philosophy of Functional Medicine and how everyone can take an active role in their health, practicing good habits, and

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38:32

Our Own Healing Power with Dr. Andrew Weil

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2024/09/30

In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. Andrew Weil, who is known as the "Father of Integrative Medicine." They discuss the evolution of the field, the benefits of botanical remedies and the importance of holistic approaches to health. They also dive into the potential of cannabis and psychedelics in therapy, the need for better nutrition education in medical schools, and the benefits of a more holistic approach to health. [00:02:10] Dr. Weil talks about his early love for plants and

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01:08

Welcome to Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring

Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring ·

2024/09/18

Welcome to Next Level Health with Dr. Melidna Ring, a new podcast that brings together leaders in integrative medicine, functional medicine, and lifestyle medicine to talk about holistic approaches to health that blend modern science with time-tested wisdom. Dr. Ring is the director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health and the Tina Trott Professor of Integrative Health at Northwestern University. For more than 20 years Dr. Ring has partnered with patients to incorporate holistic health

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