Next Level Health Podcast
About the Show
The Next Level Health Podcast bridges the gap between traditional and integrative health through research-backed integrative approaches. Each episode explores the latest scientific studies and expert opinions, offering practical insights and actionable advice for optimizing health and well-being.
Hosted by Melinda Ring, MD, 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 mind-body therapies and herbal medicine
Whether you're a healthcare provider, a student, a wellness enthusiast, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of integrative practices, Next Level Health provides the knowledge and tools to help you make informed decisions. Join us as we uncover the synergy between conventional treatments and holistic therapies, empowering you to take a comprehensive approach to your wellness journey.
Where to Listen
Recent Episodes
Episode 1
Our Own Healing Power with Andrew Weil, MD
In this episode, Melinda Ring, MD, talks with Andrew Weil, MD, 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.
Episode 2
The Foundation of Health with Jeffrey Bland, PhD
Melinda Ring, MD, talks with Jeffrey Bland, PhD, known as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement and recognized for bringing personal lifestyle medicine into mainstream medical practice. Bland discusses what led him to create functional medicine, its intersection with integrative medicine, and how everyone can take an active role in their health, practice good habits, and understand their unique body functions to achieve long-term wellness.
Episode 3
The Progress and Perception of Integrative Health with Helene Langevin, MD
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 about the evolution of integrative health and its growing mainstream acceptance. They discuss challenges in researching holistic treatments, new NIH initiatives to advance research methods, and Dr. Langevin’s expertise on fascia—a connective tissue vital to musculoskeletal and overall health.
Episode 4
Compassionate Healing: Modern Advocacy & Traditional Herbal Wisdom with Tieraona Low Dog, MD
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 discuss how botanical medicine, holistic approaches and self-advocacy can transform health.