Posted in Alternative Medicine, Mental Health, Podcast on 10/29/2008 10:19 pm by admin
Its been a couple of years since Dr Kokayi has dialogued with Dr Kellerman about his unique laboratory exam that helps clinicians to figure out exact formulations to balance brain neurochemistry. Dr Kellerman describes the role that excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters play in helping us to keep our emotional and behavioral balance. His lab is now able to legally operate in NY and most major medical insurances are accepted. Patients desiring to get off of psychotropic medication can have their progress monitored with this test whereupon custom blends of amino acid formulations can be taken to restore balance to the nervous system. Dr Kokayi has performed over one hundred of these tests which he has used to assist him in the treatment of such problems as anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Posted in Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Chinese Medicine, Empowerment of Women, Food and Nutrition, Podcast on 10/22/2008 10:13 pm by admin
Dr Kokayi focuses on Breast cancer with the understanding that the central issue in dealing with prevention and in many cases treatment is estrogen dominance. He looks at the different ways woman get into an estrogen dominant situation; from nutrient deficiencies to xenohormones, estrogens in the environment. With his guest Dr Anne Jeffres they discuss the role Chinese medicine can play in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer, looking at different diagnostic patterns that can lead to breast cancer and how to treat them with acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Holistic Medical Practice, Kinesiology, Podcast on 10/15/2008 07:54 pm by admin
Dr Kokayi speaks with Dr Heather Pearman about an applied kinesiologic diagnostic system called contact reflex analysis. Through kinesiology Dr Pearman is able to determine hidden causes for a wide variety of problems. Dr Pearman presents a number of cases that she has helped by using kinesiology to look for hidden causes and to prescribe the kind of supplements and diet specifically needed by these individuals. Kinesiology allows practitioners to tap into the energetics of the body unveiling appreciable patterns that lead to a deeper understanding of the problem and possible treatment solutions.
Posted in Care of Children, Empowerment of Women, Health, Podcast on 10/08/2008 07:50 pm by admin
Dr Kokayi explores the field of midwifery and how its being impacted by the medical establishment. The legacy of black midwives is discussed with his three guest midwives along with the fact that the field is changing, becoming more academic and less hands on. Dr Kokayi points out that the US has a higher infant mortality rate than Cuba and how the nature of a holistic intake and care helps to lower this. Along with their discussion is the reference to the Black midwifery conference “Reclaiming the Wise Woman Withinâ€, occurring a few days after this radio appearance.
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Fund Raiser, Health, Podcast, Public Education on 10/01/2008 04:47 pm by admin
This is extended three hour version of Global Medicine Review has Dr Kokayi speaking with the editor of the Townsend Newsletter, Dr Jonathan Collin. From what started as a simple newsletter to what Dr Kokayi has described as the most impressive periodical for both the lay and professional public who wish to take a good look at the full scope of alternative and complementary therapies and their usage in specific disease states, The Townsend letter always has something of interest. The Townsend letter comes out ten times a year and has regular columnists who address diagnostic, therapeutic, and disease focused topics.
