Tara Nayak's guest appearances

Tara Nayak

Nothing Off Limits 

Love & Guts

HouseCall with Dr. Peter D’Adamo

Allison Siebecker

Paul Chek

Kelly Brogan

Jason Hawrelak

Mark Pimentel

Niraj Naik

Cindy Gallop

Buck Angel

Patrick McKeown

Cameron Brown

Rudy Sarzo

Michael Breus

Lichen Planus

Steph Lowe

Christiane Northrup

OwlTail

#113 Tara Nayak is a naturopathic physician with a special interest in treating women with hormonal imbalances, mood and digestive disorders. Using personalized assessments such as genome sequencing and microbiome testing she creates individualized plans incorporating botanical medicine, nutrients, homeopathics, and personalized therapeutic diets for each patient.  Dr. Nayak graduated from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine before going on to a residency at the Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine. She has taught courses for Maryland University of Integrative Health and the University of Bridgeport including: Nutrigenomics and Epigenetics, Functional Nutritional Immunology, and Generative Medicine. After going into private practice she joined up with Dr. Ginger Nash to co-found feminology: The Art and Science of Female Hormones, a venture to provide women with reliable, accessible naturopathic health resources while shedding light on how society and culture influence women's health.  In this episode we get familiar with the vulva and vagina and we cover  The differences between the vulva and the vagina because lets face it, we tend to lump everything into the vagina category What is and isn't normal vaginal discharge  Why estrogen is such a big player in vaginal and bladder health Signs that indicate estrogen levels are low Things that influence our estrogen levels Tips for great vaginal health And loads more 

#113 Tara Nayak is a naturopathic physician with a special interest in treating women with hormonal imbalances, mood and digestive disorders. Using personalized assessments such as genome sequencing and microbiome testing she creates individualized plans incorporating botanical medicine, nutrients, homeopathics, and personalized therapeutic diets for each patient.  Dr. Nayak graduated from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine before going on to a residency at the Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine. She has taught courses for Maryland University of Integrative Health and the University of Bridgeport including: Nutrigenomics and Epigenetics, Functional Nutritional Immunology, and Generative Medicine. After going into private practice she joined up with Dr. Ginger Nash to co-found feminology: The Art and Science of Female Hormones, a venture to provide women with reliable, accessible naturopathic health resources while shedding light on how society and culture influence women's health.  In this episode we get familiar with the vulva and vagina and we cover <ul> <li>The differences between the vulva and the vagina because lets face it, we tend to lump everything into the vagina category</li> <li>What is and isn't normal vaginal discharge </li> <li>Why estrogen is such a big player in vaginal and bladder health</li> <li>Signs that indicate estrogen levels are low</li> <li>Things that influence our estrogen levels</li> <li>Tips for great vaginal health</li> <li>And loads more</li> </ul>

Dr Tara Nayak | Vulva And Vagina 101

A secretor is defined as a person who secretes his or her blood type antigens into body fluids and secretions like the saliva in your mouth, the mucus in your digestive tract and respiratory cavities, etc.  A non-secretor on the other hand puts little to none of their blood type into these same fluids. As a general rule, in the US about 20% of the population is non-secretor. Listen to Peter and his special guest Dr. Tara Nayak dig deeper.

A secretor is defined as a person who secretes his or her blood type antigens into body fluids and secretions like the saliva in your mouth, the mucus in your digestive tract and respiratory cavities, etc.  A non-secretor on the other hand puts little to none of their blood type into these same fluids. As a general rule, in the US about 20% of the population is non-secretor. Listen to Peter and his special guest Dr. Tara Nayak dig deeper.

Secretor Status  (with Dr. Tara Nayak)

A lectin is a type of protein molecule found in many types of plants, grains and animals. They are a type of 'molecular velcro,' capable of attaching to specific sugars found on the surfaces of many cells, including the cells of the bloodstream  and digestive tract. This attachment can often result in the affected cells sticking together (agglutination) which can cause tissue destruction, inflammation, and wreak hormonal havoc.  You may have heard about lectins recently but Dr. Peter D'Adamo has been talking and writing about them for decades. Lots of nutrition books now talking about lectins. 'Eat Right' was the first, over twenty years ago. Nice to see they're catching up, but most conveniently don't mention that lectin specificity is often to a particular ABO blood type antigen. Giving dietary advice about lectins but not including blood type specificity is like giving just your city and state to someone who is asking for your mailing address. The letter is very unlikely to ever arrive!

A lectin is a type of protein molecule found in many types of plants, grains and animals. They are a type of 'molecular velcro,' capable of attaching to specific sugars found on the surfaces of many cells, including the cells of the bloodstream  and digestive tract. This attachment can often result in the affected cells sticking together (agglutination) which can cause tissue destruction, inflammation, and wreak hormonal havoc.  You may have heard about lectins recently but Dr. Peter D'Adamo has been talking and writing about them for decades. Lots of nutrition books now talking about lectins. 'Eat Right' was the first, over twenty years ago. Nice to see they're catching up, but most conveniently don't mention that lectin specificity is often to a particular ABO blood type antigen. Giving dietary advice about lectins but not including blood type specificity is like giving just your city and state to someone who is asking for your mailing address. The letter is very unlikely to ever arrive!

Lectins (with Dr. Tara Nayak)

Today it's all about health, and the focus turns to the Blood Type Diet, the fascinating field of Epigenetics, generative medicine and more. I personally benefitted from trying the Blood Type Diet, which went from a 30-day experiment of changing my food choices to my now ongoing lifestyle.  I absolutely love it.  What's even more exciting is that I had no idea you could go much, much deeper with it, and literally shift your own DNA in order to avert disease that could be lurking in your genes.  My guest, Dr. Tara Nayak, a naturopathic practitioner in Philadelphia, PA and I discuss.Dr. Tara Nayak grew up knowing she wanted to be a doctor but not agreeing with our healthcare system, including overprescribing and lack of connection in patient care. She went on to Temple University to get my bachelor's degree in Biology but chose to concentrate heavily on genetics. At this time she took some of the FIRST courses ever offered at her university in the fields of epigenetic, genomics, and proteomics. (That tells you how new the fields of epigenetic, nutrigenomics, etc. really are!) She graduated in 2009, taught high school science for 2 years, then went back to medical school at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine. It was here that she met Dr. Peter D'Adamo and forced herself under his wing. She took his classes, did clinical rotations with him, externships at his clinic, and was eventually selected as his resident physician at the Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine. This is a clinic where all patients are treated based upon blood type with the addition of further parameters to establish personalization including body measurements, lab tests, and history taking of their health and current symptoms.  Dr. Tara has continued to work with Dr. D'Adamo to learn and contribute to his latest developed tools in personalized medicine: 1. "Opus 23" which allows doctors to evaluate specific genes to assess patient risk and determine the best plan of action in terms of diet, nutrients, herbs, etc. and, 2. "Utopia" a micro biome analysis program that analyzes gut bacteria trends and guides dietary/supplementation decision to promote healthy gut flora. Dr. Tara contributes to editing and mining data for the program as well as participate in teaching other health care practitioners how to use this software in their practice. The two doctors have also collaborated on teaching doctoral level courses including "Nutritional Genomics and Epigenetics" and "Generative Medicine"Dr. Tara has a private practice in Philadelphia, PA and teaches at the University of Bridgeport's College of Naturopathic Medicine as well as Maryland University of Integrative Health's Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition Program. To find out more, visit: www.TaraNayakND.comTara Nayak, ND215-485-3427drtaranayak@gmail.com440 E Girard AvePhiladelphia, PA 19125Dr. Tara's videos on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGF88PyfoopqVFnENZs4RoQDr. D'Adamo's sites:http://www.4yourtype.com/ http://www.dadamo.com/

Today it's all about health, and the focus turns to the Blood Type Diet, the fascinating field of Epigenetics, generative medicine and more. I personally benefitted from trying the Blood Type Diet, which went from a 30-day experiment of changing my food choices to my now ongoing lifestyle.  I absolutely love it.  What's even more exciting is that I had no idea you could go much, much deeper with it, and literally shift your own DNA in order to avert disease that could be lurking in your genes.  My guest, Dr. Tara Nayak, a naturopathic practitioner in Philadelphia, PA and I discuss. Dr. Tara Nayak grew up knowing she wanted to be a doctor but not agreeing with our healthcare system, including overprescribing and lack of connection in patient care. She went on to Temple University to get my bachelor's degree in Biology but chose to concentrate heavily on genetics. At this time she took some of the FIRST courses ever offered at her university in the fields of epigenetic, genomics, and proteomics. (That tells you how new the fields of epigenetic, nutrigenomics, etc. really are!) She graduated in 2009, taught high school science for 2 years, then went back to medical school at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine. It was here that she met Dr. Peter D'Adamo and forced herself under his wing. She took his classes, did clinical rotations with him, externships at his clinic, and was eventually selected as his resident physician at the Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine. This is a clinic where all patients are treated based upon blood type with the addition of further parameters to establish personalization including body measurements, lab tests, and history taking of their health and current symptoms.  Dr. Tara has continued to work with Dr. D'Adamo to learn and contribute to his latest developed tools in personalized medicine: 1. "Opus 23" which allows doctors to evaluate specific genes to assess patient risk and determine the best plan of action in terms of diet, nutrients, herbs, etc. and, 2. "Utopia" a micro biome analysis program that analyzes gut bacteria trends and guides dietary/supplementation decision to promote healthy gut flora. Dr. Tara contributes to editing and mining data for the program as well as participate in teaching other health care practitioners how to use this software in their practice. The two doctors have also collaborated on teaching doctoral level courses including "Nutritional Genomics and Epigenetics" and "Generative Medicine" Dr. Tara has a private practice in Philadelphia, PA and teaches at the University of Bridgeport's College of Naturopathic Medicine as well as Maryland University of Integrative Health's Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition Program.  To find out more, visit: <a href="http://www.TaraNayakND.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TaraNayakND.com</a> Tara Nayak, ND 215-485-3427 drtaranayak@gmail.com 440 E Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125 Dr. Tara's videos on Youtube:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGF88PyfoopqVFnENZs4RoQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGF88PyfoopqVFnENZs4RoQ</a> Dr. D'Adamo's sites: <a href="http://www.4yourtype.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.4yourtype.com/</a> <a href="http://www.dadamo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dadamo.com/</a>