Power Health Talk with Dr. Martin Rutherford
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Stop Chasing Symptoms!
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgrHBqV0ij8 Note: The following is the output of a transcription from the video above. Although the transcription...
You Need to Manage Your Blood Sugar!
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ-SpO4rE_Q Note: The following is the output of a transcription from the video above. Although the transcription...
Female Hormones – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/GEeKFlK0-24 In the final segment of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses the female hormones. Note: The fo...
Male Hormones – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/UrtgFRPeURk In this segment of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses the male hormones. Note: The following...
Thyroid – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/dKFgEdazq4M In this segment of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses the thyroid and its roll in chronic co...
The Adrenals – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/3fCoWF-rRnQ In this segment of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses the adrenals and their roll in chronic...
The Liver – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/EGzwdXd2_y4 In this segment of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses the liver and its roll in chronic con...
Gallbladder – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/8YC0DxtIWT0 In this segment of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses the gallbladder and its roll in chron...
Pancreas – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/84wbMv-I7do Note: The following is the output of a transcription from the video above. Although the transcription is largely accu...
Stomach – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/_JFzbgUtK0M In this segment of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford will discuss the stomach and its roll in chronic...
Chemical Sensitivities – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/ivwLmHH1SpM Chemical Sensitivities can be a major issue for many of our patient population. Today Dr. Rutherford will discuss t...
Leaky Gut – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/vplapBskG-M Today Dr. Rutherford will be going over the next segment in our Functional Medicine series discussing Leaky Gut. No...
Large Intestines – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/zPjGmuhN4oc In this episode of Functional Medicine – Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford begins to delve into the nuances of how...
Stress – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/I886tphw7CE In this episode of Functional Medicine – Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses stress and how it can be a maj...
Supplements – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/QzfwauL9Z6Y In this episode of Functional Medicine – Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses the good and bad of supplement...
Gluten – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/Ksg7vzb-pfg In this episode of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses gluten and why in his opinion anyone s...
Diet – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/wWL7RiA2Gao In this episode of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses why diet and why it is so important fo...
Blood Sugar – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/OAruI2Wyj1k In this episode of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses blood sugar and why that is an importa...
Oxygen – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/y7aRrzXZ81k In this episode of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses the importance of oxygen to our body a...
Testing – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/3NqHRYgeT-Q In this episode of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses proper testing and how more testing is...
Patient Exam – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/0HBFoQSnJvE In this episode of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses the importance of doing a proper exam ...
Patient History – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/EirkvQ1I97w In this episode of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses the importance of doing a thorough pat...
Obstacles to Cure – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/ZQ8myiaC1Q4 In this episode of Functional Medicine Back to Basics Dr. Rutherford discusses the “Obstacles to Cure” or...
Series Intro – Functional Medicine Back to Basics
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/GUUGxbsca_Y Dr. Rutherford has decided to start a series on Functional Medicine going over the fundamental ideas and in his opi...
Wack-a-Mole Healthcare vs Functional Medicine – Power Health Reno
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
? Healthcare today has mostly become a game of Whack-a-Mole where medications or supplements are used to handle symptoms that the patient is having. W...
PHT 205: Does Fasting Affect Stem Cells?
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s broadcast will be discussing fasting and it’s effects on intestinal system cell function. We feel that this is very exciting informatio...
PHT 204: Alzheimer’s and Sleep
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing the bidirectional relationship between Alzheimer’s and sleep. Please enjoy and forward your comments to us here on our ...
PHT 203: Power Health Q&A
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This month we have a variety of great questions we hope we were able to answer. The questions are below.What can we do to calm our fight or flight i...
PHT 202: Diabetes, is it a Gastrointestinal Illness?
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s broadcast will be discussing some of the new literature associating diabetes as being an intestinal problem or having very strong connec...
PHT 201: POTS, More Evidence That it is Autoimmune
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing brand new research associating postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome as being autoimmune in nature. Please enjoy and...
PHT 200: PCOS and Depression
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are discussing how a significant percentage of PCOS patients suffer with depression and the underlying causes of this issue. Please enjoy a...
PHT 199: Hypothyroidism and Gut Bacteria
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing new research regarding the relationships between gastrointestinal bacteria and thyroid function. Please enjoy and forwar...
PHT 198: Hashimoto’s and Plastics
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today will be discussing evidence of environmental compounds that can be associated with autoimmunity to the thyroid. Please enjoy and forward your...
PHT 197: POTS, Why is it more prevalent?
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today will be discussing research as to why POTS is now becoming more prevalent as well as the pathophysiology of the condition. Please enjoy and fo...
PHT 196: Stress and Hypertension
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing stress as well as anxiety and their impact on blood pressure. Will be further discuss in the renin angiotensin system a...
PHT 195: Power Health Q&A – Stress and Stress Response
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On the first Tuesday of the month we will be doing a segment to help answer the many questions we receive. If you would like to submit a question ple...
PHT 194: Alzheimer’s and Lab Testing
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are discussing lab testing for AD which is increasing in prevalence. We hope today’s broadcast will be helpful for those concerned ab...
PHT 193: Stress and Hormones
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s broadcast we’re going to be discussing the facts of acute stress versus chronic stress and what this means to hormonal physiology for t...
PHT 192: Power Health Questions and Answers
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On the first Tuesday of every month we will be answering some of the many questions we receive. If you would like to submit a question please do so he...
PHT 191: Genetic Associations With Anxiety and Depression
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are discussing genetics and their associations to depression as well as anxiety. With the mapping of the human genome significant information...
PHT 190: Do Heavy Metals Cause Autoimmune Disease?
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s discussion, we will go over some of the research regarding heavy-metal toxicity and autoimmune disease. This is a controversial topic and...
PHT 189: Understanding TH1 and TH2 Responses for the Autoimmune Patient
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing cytokines as part of our discussion on autoimmune diseases. We find the most patients do not have a good understanding of ...
PHT 188: Power Health Questions and Answers
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Starting in 2018 we plan on doing a questions and answers segment at least once a month to help answer the many questions we receive. If you would lik...
PHT 187: Power Health Questions and Answers
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Starting in 2018 we plan on doing a questions and answers segment at least once a month to help answer the many questions we receive. If you would lik...
PHT 186: Autoimmune disease, does it start in the gut?
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last three years, we have done many broadcasts regarding the connections between the gastrointestinal tract and several autoimmune diseases. ...
PHT 185: Do Stress and Trauma Cause Autoimmune Disease?
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In our series on autoimmune diseases, today we are shifting our focus to the brain. There is much discussion today about the gut and autoimmune diseas...
PHT 184: Epidemic Rise in Autoimmune Disease
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are discussing the epidemic rise of autoimmune disease, what this means for the autoimmune patient, and significant associations between auto...
PHT 183: Concussion and PTSD
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing post traumatic stress disorder as it pertains to concussion and post concussion syndrome. In today’s broadcast we will ...
PHT 182: Post Concussion Syndrome and Inflammation
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing new research connecting chronic inflammation with post-concussion syndrome and what this may mean to the post concussion s...
PHT 181: Diagnosing Concussion and TBI With Blood Tests?
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing new literature looking for biomarkers to detect concussions and traumatic brain injuries. We will discuss some of the exci...
PHT 180: Validating Concussion Through Brain Imaging
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For those suffering from concussion and post concussion syndrome, it is commonly known that there is not one definitive test substantiating the injury...
PHT 179: Post Concussion Syndrome: Why You Still Have Symptoms
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s broadcast will be discussing some of the newest research regarding post concussion syndrome, and how this research is further validating ...
PHT 178: Autoimmune Diseases: Reason for the Dramatic Increase
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing the increasing prevalence of autoimmune disease, the literature regarding this issue, and our clinical opinion as to why t...
PHT 177: Lyme Disease and Functional Medicine/Neurology: A Patient’s Journey
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a guest on our broadcast. She will describe her experiences with Lyme disease, successes she had with the Lyme Literate MD approach, b...
PHT 176: Is Fibromyalgia Caused by Lyme Disease?
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing a topic that gains a lot of interest in online discussion forums. In our experience, many patients feel that Lyme diseas...
PHT 175: Are Functional Medicine and Functional Neurology Pioneering Modalities for Chronic Lyme disease?
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing how neurological and gastrointestinal abnormalities affect the immune system and how this can be associated with the chro...
PHT 174: Chronic Lyme Disease: Urgent Need for Better Testing
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is tremendous confusion surrounding testing for Lyme disease after the acute phase. In today’s broadcast we will discuss some of the pi...
PHT 173: Lyme Disease: Immune Suppression vs Autoimmune
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s broadcast we will discuss the most up-to-date literature regarding Lyme disease and it’s associations with immune suppression a...
PHT 172: Is Lyme Disease the Cause of Alzheimer’s?
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are delving into Lyme disease again. Rarely do we come across a topic with such diametrically opposed opinions. In today’s broad...
PHT 171: Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism: Are Stress and Emotional Trauma Triggers?
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing triggers for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism and the current research on stress as well as trauma as it p...
PHT 170: Hashimoto’s, Hypothyroidism and Risk of Miscarriage
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s broadcast we will be further exploring relationships between thyroid disorders and miscarriage. Specifically we will be discussing cu...
PHT 169: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Brain Fog: Is It More Than a Thyroid Problem?
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing brain fog, which is a symptom we see often in our clinic for patients who have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis but also fibr...
PHT 168: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Is it an Immune System Problem or Thyroid Problem?
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be covering new information as it relates to Hashimoto’s as well as summarizing the literature to date on this condition with an ...
PHT 167: Fibromyalgia and CFS: The Effect of Trauma on Genetics
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing exciting new research that is demonstrating links between early life stress and modulation of genetics for cortisol recept...
PHT 166: Fatigue: Should You Get Tested for Addison’s Disease?
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Adrenal insufficiency can be primary due to damage of the adrenal glands (referred to as Addison’s Disease). It can also be secondary when there...
PHT 165: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: It’s a Brain Problem
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), has long been thought of as a liver disorder. While there is evidence of decreased clearance of harmful metabolit...
PHT 164: The Vagus Nerve and Diabetes: How the Brain Affects Glucose Levels
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing how the brain’s modulation of the vagus nerve affects glucose levels. Frequently we discuss the two sides of the aut...
PHT 163: Schizophrenia and Niacin
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we did a broadcast on schizophrenia and food intolerances. We had a lot of feedback on this video as well as questions regarding niacin an...
PHT 162: Schizophrenia: The role of Inflammation and Food Allergies
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We have had a number of requests to talk about schizophrenia during one of our weekly broadcasts. While this is a complicated disorder with a signif...
PHT 161: Do Gluten Free Diets Cause Heart Disease?
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing a scientific article that was highly publicized in the media associating gluten free diets with increased risk of heart di...
PHT 160: Fibromyalgia and Autoimmunity
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today before we wrap up our series on fibromyalgia, we will delve into the connections between autoimmune responses and fibromyalgia. We will further ...
PHT 159: Fibromyalgia and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will discussing fibromyalgia and autoimmune thyroid disease. Though many with fibro are tested for thyroid function and told they are ̶...
PHT 158: Fibromyalgia: Research has Discovered Nerve Pathology
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing two things every fibromyalgia patient and doctor treating fibromyalgia patients should be aware of. They are small fiber...
PHT 157: Fibromyalgia: Childhood Abuse and Stress as a Cause
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing associations between childhood abuse and stress as a potential cause of fibromyalgia. In this broadcast we will be expan...
PHT 156: SIBO: Start Looking to the Brain for Solutions
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Even as recently as two to three years ago this was a novel diagnostic entity in th...
PHT 155: Stem Cells and Neurological Disorders: The New Wild West of Neurology
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing new literature regarding stem cells and their efficacy for conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.), Amyotrophic Later...
PHT 154: Hashimoto’s: Is it Caused by Epstein-Barr Virus?
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The research is exciting in regards to the underlying causes of autoimmune thyroid disease. In today’s broadcast we will discuss new insights in...
PHT 153: Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: Understanding the Dizziness
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For those not familiar, MdDS is a condition where an individual continues to feel as though they are moving for longer than one month when returning t...
PHT 152: Integrated/Alternative Medicine is not Functional Medicine
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be addressing some of the confusions we see in the world of complimentary and alternative therapies. We will break down the differences ...
PHT 151: Alternative Medicine and Holistic Therapies: Why a Supplement for Every Ill is not the Answer
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing a growing trend in our observation: individuals frustrated with mainstream approaches, tired of costly monthly prescriptio...
PHT 150: Marijuana and Pain: Is There a Real Benefit?
10 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing cannabis as it relates to chronic pain and neurological disorders, covering some of the most recent scientific research on...
PHT 149: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Stress
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing the effects of stress on PCOS. Not only will we discuss the underlying causes of the disorder but also we will expand on...
PHT 148: The Thin Hashimoto’s Patient
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a confusing subject for many, and today we are highlighting an area of significant ambiguity. Today we will further...
PHT 147: Fibromyalgia and the Fear of Activity
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing what is termed fear avoidance syndrome or kinesophobia as it pertains to fibromyalgia. This is a well acknowledged conditi...
PHT 146: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Understanding Trauma, Fear, and Stress as they Relate to CFS
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as CFS and Myalgic Enchephalomyelitis) is associated with several areas of dysfunction in the body including but ...
PHT 145: Fibromyalgia: What is Causing the Fatigue?
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fatigue is a central component of fibromyalgia and for patients is often one of the most confusing symptoms associated with the condition. In today&...
PHT 144: Fibromyalgia: Associations with Decreased Grey Matter in the Brain
30 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing fibromyalgia and its associations with alterations in grey matter density in the brain. We will discuss the scientific l...
PHT 143: Asthma: Connections to the Microbiome
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing new literature demonstrating asthma sufferers to have different colonies of bacterial in the lungs than normal controls. ...
PHT 142: Central Pain Syndromes: Exposing the Underlying Causes
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing central pain syndromes, how so many with these conditions are lead to believe they are hysterical and dramatic, and why th...
PHT 141: Migraines: What To Do When Medications and Botox Stop Working
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are discussing migraines, and we will delve into the details associated with this condition. However, the main focus of today’s broad...
PHT 140: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: Is Small Fiber Neuropathy the Cause?
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing RSD also known as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type 1. In today’s broadcast we will not only distinguish ...
PHT 139: Chronic Urinary Tract Infections and Overactive Bladder: Is Anxiety a Contributing Factor?
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you or a loved one suffers with chronic UTI’s or overactive bladder (OAB), we will be discussing the literature regarding causes of these con...
PHT 138: Abuse and Stress as Causes of Chronic Pain Syndromes
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be investigating a little talked about but important facet for those treating chronic pain patients. For those suffering with chronic ...
PHT 137: Is Eczema Related to Gut Bacteria?
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing new scientific articles explaining the relationship between alterations in gut bacteria and the development of Eczema (Ato...
PHT 136: Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Are Epstein Barr Virus and Parasites the Cause?
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Autoimmune thyroid diseases are the most common of the autoimmune diseases affecting industrialized societies. In addition, research is demonstratin...
PHT 135: Chronic Lyme Disease: Is it an Immune Deficiency or Autoimmune?
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we discussed how there is increased scientific support for there being an autoimmune component for those who suffer with chronic Lyme relate...
PHT 134: Chronic Lyme Disease: More Acceptance that it’s Autoimmune
08 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be talking about Chronic Lyme Disease (also referred to as Post Lyme Disease Syndrome and Post Lyme Disease Treatment Syndrome). Upwar...
PHT 133: Microbes and Autism: Rebuttal to Wall Street Journal Letter to the Editor
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing scientific literature examining alterations in gastrointestinal bacteria for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders versus n...
PHT 132: The Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s: Understanding Cognitive Decline
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be discussing how there are several stages to Alzheimer’s disease, and how this classification system of seven stages was organize...
Omer Rains Show featuring Dr. Martin Rutherford and Dr Randall Gates
16 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Martin Rutherford and Dr. Randall Gates were privileged to join former California State Senator Omer Rains on his radio program to discuss chronic...