In this episode my guest is Dr. Kevin J. Tracey and we are discussing one of the most fascinating and revolutionary discoveries in modern medicine — the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal.
For years, inflammation has been seen as a silent driver behind chronic illness — from autoimmune disease and depression to heart disease and neurodegeneration. But what if the body already has a built-in mechanism to control it?
Dr. Tracey is the president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and author of The Great Nerve. A leader in the scientific fields of inflammation and neuroscience, his lab studies vagus nerve stimulation and bioelectronic medicine. His contributions include first identifying the therapeutic action of monoclonal anti-TNF antibodies and discovering the specific reflex control of immunity by the nervous system, called the “inflammatory reflex.” These discoveries launched the new scientific field called bioelectronic medicine, which investigates the therapeutic applications of vagus nerve stimulation to cure disease.
Dr. Tracey, a neurosurgeon, pursued studies of inflammation after the mysterious death of a toddler from sepsis who was in his care. His lab has since revealed molecular mechanisms of inflammation and identified the use of vagus nerve stimulation to treat it. An inventor on more than 120 U.S. patents and the author of more than 450 scientific publications, he is among the most highly cited scientists in the world. He co-founded the Global Sepsis Alliance, is the author of Fatal Sequence (Dana Press) and is a national and international lecturer.
Learning Points:
• What is the vagus nerve?
• What is the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal?
• What is bioelectronic medicine?
Social Media:
• X: https://x.com/KevinJTraceyMD
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjtraceymd
• Website: https://feinstein.northwell.edu/
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In this episode my guest is Dr. Kevin J. Tracey and we are discussing one of the most fascinating and revolutionary discoveries in modern medicine — the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal.
For years, inflammation has been seen as a silent driver behind chronic illness — from autoimmune disease and depression to heart disease and neurodegeneration. But what if the body already has a built-in mechanism to control it?
Dr. Tracey is the president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and author of The Great Nerve. A leader in the scientific fields of inflammation and neuroscience, his lab studies vagus nerve stimulation and bioelectronic medicine. His contributions include first identifying the therapeutic action of monoclonal anti-TNF antibodies and discovering the specific reflex control of immunity by the nervous system, called the “inflammatory reflex.” These discoveries launched the new scientific field called bioelectronic medicine, which investigates the therapeutic applications of vagus nerve stimulation to cure disease.
Dr. Tracey, a neurosurgeon, pursued studies of inflammation after the mysterious death of a toddler from sepsis who was in his care. His lab has since revealed molecular mechanisms of inflammation and identified the use of vagus nerve stimulation to treat it. An inventor on more than 120 U.S. patents and the author of more than 450 scientific publications, he is among the most highly cited scientists in the world. He co-founded the Global Sepsis Alliance, is the author of Fatal Sequence (Dana Press) and is a national and international lecturer.
Learning Points:
• What is the vagus nerve?
• What is the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal?
• What is bioelectronic medicine?
Social Media:
• X: https://x.com/KevinJTraceyMD
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjtraceymd
• Website: https://feinstein.northwell.edu/
Understanding Bunions: Causes, Care & Relief With Dr. Brad Schaeffer
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6 months ago
Understanding Bunions: Causes, Care & Relief With Dr. Brad Schaeffer
In this episode we speak with Dr. Brad Schaeffer about causes, care and relief of bunions.
Dr. Schaeffer is a Board-Certified Foot Surgeon with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He trained at Hoboken University Medical Center with a 3 Year Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgical Residency.
After residency, Dr. Schaeffer has continued training and crafting his skillset in cutting edge surgical techniques and regenerative medicine.
Dr. Schaeffer was also discovered for the hit TV show, "My Feet Are Killing Me", in TLC where he is known for bringing his eye of aesthetic medicine and attention to detail to every patient that he treats.
Dr. Brad’s contributions extend beyond the podiatric community which led him to be honored by the Arthritis Foundation of American for his dedication to healing those impacted by arthritis. He was also chosen to be the Keynote Speaker at the Boston Podiatric Conference of America where he led a dialogue for a healthier approach to managing podiatric practices.
Expert, Professional, and Empathic,
Dr. Schaeffer understands that each patient is unique and takes great pride treating the person not just the symptoms, because Dr. Schaeffer believes everyone should live a life without pain!
Learning Points:
1. What are bunions and what causes them to develop?
2. If left untreated, how can bunions affect other parts of the body, like posture, knees, or back?
3. What is the Lapiplasty® Procedure and how does it work?
Website:
https://www.centralparksole.com/
Social Links:
https://www.instagram.com/imagine.sole/
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=central%20park%20sole
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In this episode my guest is Dr. Kevin J. Tracey and we are discussing one of the most fascinating and revolutionary discoveries in modern medicine — the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal.
For years, inflammation has been seen as a silent driver behind chronic illness — from autoimmune disease and depression to heart disease and neurodegeneration. But what if the body already has a built-in mechanism to control it?
Dr. Tracey is the president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, a pioneer of vagus nerve research and author of The Great Nerve. A leader in the scientific fields of inflammation and neuroscience, his lab studies vagus nerve stimulation and bioelectronic medicine. His contributions include first identifying the therapeutic action of monoclonal anti-TNF antibodies and discovering the specific reflex control of immunity by the nervous system, called the “inflammatory reflex.” These discoveries launched the new scientific field called bioelectronic medicine, which investigates the therapeutic applications of vagus nerve stimulation to cure disease.
Dr. Tracey, a neurosurgeon, pursued studies of inflammation after the mysterious death of a toddler from sepsis who was in his care. His lab has since revealed molecular mechanisms of inflammation and identified the use of vagus nerve stimulation to treat it. An inventor on more than 120 U.S. patents and the author of more than 450 scientific publications, he is among the most highly cited scientists in the world. He co-founded the Global Sepsis Alliance, is the author of Fatal Sequence (Dana Press) and is a national and international lecturer.
Learning Points:
• What is the vagus nerve?
• What is the link between the vagus nerve, the inflammatory reflex, and the body’s innate ability to heal?
• What is bioelectronic medicine?
Social Media:
• X: https://x.com/KevinJTraceyMD
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjtraceymd
• Website: https://feinstein.northwell.edu/
