60. Low Dose Naltrexone and Ketamine: Healing the Body and Mind with Sahar Swidan, PharmD

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Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones

Dr. Greg Jones

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Welcome to the Optimization Academy Podcast! Here I will be interviewing some of my favorite innovators in the health care industry and beyond. We will be sharing tips and information on how to become the most powerful version of yourself using naturopathic and integrative medicine, fitness, nutrition, and more. Together we will give you the tools to be informed and empowered! Dr. Greg Jones is Naturopathic Physician, Navy Vet, Reformed Engineer, and Grumpy Dog Dad. His mission in medicine is to shift the conversation away from "sick" care to true healthiness and wellness.

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60. Low Dose Naltrexone and Ketamine: Healing the Body and Mind with Sahar Swidan, PharmD

Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones

1 hour 18 minutes 16 seconds

11 months ago

60. Low Dose Naltrexone and Ketamine: Healing the Body and Mind with Sahar Swidan, PharmD

In today’s episode, I am joined by the incredible Sahar Swidan, PharmD, a pioneer in integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Swidan is President and CEO of NeuroPharm and Former CEO of Pharmacy Solutions in Ann Arbor, MI and Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Research and Leadership at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy at Wayne State University. She is an internationally renowned speaker in the areas of pain management, headaches, and HRT. She has authored several book chapters, articles, and patient education material in head and general pain management and personalized medicine. In this talk, we explored the transformative power of combining East and West medicine, the mechanisms behind low-dose naltrexone (LDN), and its applications in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory conditions, and beyond. Plus, we dove into the burgeoning use of ketamine in mental health and pain management. Today’s Topics: - Intro (00:00 - 01:58) - Dr. Swidan's Journey: From academia to integrative medicine.(01:58 - 03:00) - East Meets West: The magic of combining traditional and functional medicine.(03:00 - 05:58) - Crunchy Munchy vs. Allopathic Medicine: Why balance is key.(05:58 - 12:43) - Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN): What it is and how it works.(12:43 - 17:27) - Immune Modulation with LDN: Balancing TH1, TH2, and histamine pathways.(17:27 - 24:58) - Inflammation and Autoimmune Conditions: How LDN helps.(24:58 - 29:26) - LDN as a Gerotherapeutic: Slowing down inflammation-driven aging.(29:26 - 35:57) - LDN for Crohn's Disease and IBD: Real results and gut healing.(35:57 - 43:03) - LDN and Hashimoto’s: Reducing antibodies and improving thyroid function.(43:03 - 46:34) - Ketamine in Medicine: Treating depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. (46:34 - 48:22) - Rapid Antidepressant Effects: Why ketamine works so fast.(48:22 - 53:53) - Ketamine for Fibromyalgia: A potential game-changer.(53:53 - 01:06:36) - Ketamine Risks and Safety: What patients and clinicians need to know. (01:06:36 - 01:18:17) ***** Learn more about Dr. Swidan: https://sahar.world/    *****Connect with Dr. Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/       *****Connect with Enovative Wellness Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregJonesNMD