About Our Podcast

Welcome to The Better Medicine Podcast. In this podcast, Dr. Omar Akhter interviews various experts in the healthcare field to discuss better ways of addressing chronic disease and hormone health.

Podcast Episodes

30. How Biophilic Design Can Improve Your Mental Health with Lynae Wood
Better MedicineJune 10, 202500:33:1730.48 MB

30. How Biophilic Design Can Improve Your Mental Health with Lynae Wood

In this Episode, Lynae Wood shares the concepts of Biophilic design and how that can improve our mental health. Health requires a truly holistic approach and this is a great example of how using approaches alternative to pharmaceuticals can be incredibly effective. Discussion points: 1. What Biophil...

29. Navigating Mold Toxicity and Complex Chronic Illness with Dr. Jill Carnahan
Better MedicineDecember 12, 202400:31:3429.22 MB

29. Navigating Mold Toxicity and Complex Chronic Illness with Dr. Jill Carnahan

In this episode of the better medicine podcast, I speak with Dr. Jill Carnahan on mold toxicity and complex chronic illness. Dr. Jill shares her valuable insights both as a healer and as a patient who suffered with chronic illness. Mold toxicity is a very challenging subject with most practitioners ...

28. A Better Approach To Multiple Sclerosis and Neurological Autoimmunity with Dr. Erica Rivas
Better MedicineNovember 19, 202400:26:4336.7 MB

28. A Better Approach To Multiple Sclerosis and Neurological Autoimmunity with Dr. Erica Rivas

Multiple Sclerosis is a complex autoimmune condition that is often poorly understood and requires a great deal of expertise to treat it effectively. My guest today, Dr. Erica Rivas does exactly that in her private practice focusing on a more holistic approach to Multiple Sclerosis. We also touch on ...

27. How To Improve Nutrition and Muscle Mass with Lauren Embree
Better MedicineNovember 12, 202400:40:0455.03 MB

27. How To Improve Nutrition and Muscle Mass with Lauren Embree

Nutrition can be one of the most complex topics in modern medicine with so much misinformation available on the Internet. In that type of climate, getting accurate and balanced information is very important. In this Episode, I discuss the foundations of good nutrition, building strong muscle mass, a...

22. A Plant-based Diet to Treat and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with Dr. Janel Gordon
Better MedicineMay 31, 2023
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00:24:4840.86 MB

22. A Plant-based Diet to Treat and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with Dr. Janel Gordon

Type 2 Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the Western world. Much of the emphasis in the medical community is based on medications for ‘treating’ Diabetes and oftentimes the discussion of diet and lifestyle gets left behind. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Janel Gordon about using a pl...

21. How to Get Super Sleep Even With Sleep Apnea With Dr. Audrey Wells
Better MedicineApril 03, 2023
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21. How to Get Super Sleep Even With Sleep Apnea With Dr. Audrey Wells

Millions of Americans suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea or another Sleep-related breathing disorder. Risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, Diabetes, smoking, etc. have all led to a higher incidence of sleep apnea. The diagnosis and treatment of this condition are essential to improvin...

20. Long Haul COVID and Chronic Pain with Dr. Ramesh Singa
Better MedicineFebruary 21, 2023
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20. Long Haul COVID and Chronic Pain with Dr. Ramesh Singa

Chronic pain affects so many people in this country and now those numbers are rising due to symptoms from Long COVID. Pain is extremely common after COVID and many patients suffer continued symptoms without effective relief. My guest today deals with this on a daily basis and aims to help patients o...

19. The Importance of Preconception Health in Women AND Men with Abby Hand
Better MedicineFebruary 07, 202300:29:2648.1 MB

19. The Importance of Preconception Health in Women AND Men with Abby Hand

With our rates of chronic disease rising and particularly affecting our youth, it’s now more important than ever to discuss preconception health. Not only among women but also among MEN too. Men rarely get included in the conversation when it comes to preconception health and it’s really the health ...

18. Are Your Implants Causing Your Chronic Disease? With Sarah Phillipe
Better MedicineDecember 13, 2022
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18. Are Your Implants Causing Your Chronic Disease? With Sarah Phillipe

Medical students don't get taught about breast implant illness. I certainly didn't. The number of women suffering from breast implant illness has really surprised me and came to my attention after I saw a few patients with this illness. It’s something that does not get talked about often and it's di...

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A Compassionate MD!

Dr. Omar Akhter is an MD with a vision. His efforts for an overall well being of his patients are remarkable. Some of the traits that makes him stand out from other practitioners are; his holistic approach towards medical problems, detailed oriented personality, good listening skills and the amount of time he spends wi...

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Informative and insightful content from a high quality doctor

Dr. Akhter showcases his passion for transforming the delivery of patient care by embarking on a journey to raise awareness about chronic conditions. His selection of content and guests reflects a genuine desire to reflect and understand the full impact of illnesses that impact millions of people, all while making the ...

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Human-First Care

Dr. Omar Akhter is changing the standard of care for medicine. He has a passion for learning and thinking outside the box for his patients in a way that helps them access their body’s inner wisdom. That is true health care. As a physical therapist and chronic pain specialist, I thoroughly enjoy these conversations that...

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