In this episode of the Radical Remedy podcast, Dr. Chloe chats with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman, an integrative healthcare practitioner, educator, writer, blogger, and researcher known for her deep dives into various facets of science. They delve into ‘first principles thinking,’ the limitations of lab tests, the importance of understanding basic biological processes, and the role of the brain and nervous system in overall health. Mel highlights the need for systematic, accessible healthcare solutions.

Episode Highlights With Dr. Mel

00:28 Diving Deep into Functional and Chinese Medicine
02:15 Understanding First Principles in Health
02:51 The Limitations of Lab Tests in Medicine
13:07 The Role of Brain Hemispheres in Health
25:57 Primitive Reflexes and Their Impact on Health
30:17 Understanding Brain Development
31:44 Exploring Chinese Medicine and Neurology
36:16 Heart Rate Variability and Health
38:38 The Role of the Vagus Nerve
44:35 Chinese Herbal Formulas vs. Supplements
50:31 Challenges in Modern Healthcare
53:34 Making Healthcare Accessible
01:02:54 Vestibular System and Health

Resources We Mention

Mel Hopper Koppelman
Dr. Ed Neal – Expert in Neijing medicine and developmental neurology.
Jeremy Cornish
Dr. Melillo
Dr. Steven Porges
Family Hope Center
Dr. Jin Zhao
Dr. Carlo Renato
Bob Naviaux
Polyvagal Theory
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Primitive Reflexes and Vestibular System

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