55. Heal Faster Naturally: Integrative Medicine with Dr. Victoria Maizes

What if your body already knows how to heal and you just need to support it the right way?In this episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Dr. Anikó sits down with internationally recognized integrative medicine expert Victoria Maizes, author of Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body’s Rapid Recovery Reflex, to explore evidence-based strategies for healing, resilience, menopause, chronic pain, surgery recovery, sleep, and whole-person wellness.Together, they discuss how integrative medicine blends conventional medicine with lifestyle medicine, mindset, nutrition, sleep, stress reduction, and personalized care to support the body’s natural healing abilities.Dr. Maizes shares powerful insights on:how mindset affects surgical outcomes and healingwhy sleep is essential for metabolism, immunity, inflammation, and brain healththe latest evidence surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT)the difference between intermittent fasting and time-restricted eatinghow chronic pain changes the brainwhy individualized medicine matters more than everThis conversation is filled with practical tools, compassionate wisdom, and empowering information for anyone navigating menopause, chronic illness, surgery recovery, chronic pain, inflammation, or simply wanting to better support their health naturally.About Dr. Victoria Maizes:Dr. Victoria Maizes is a pioneering leader in integrative medicine, founding executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, professor of medicine at the University of Arizona, and bestselling author of Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body’s Rapid Recovery Reflex. She is internationally recognized for helping people harness the body’s natural ability to heal through evidence-based integrative approaches.At the University of Arizona, Dr. Maizes helped create the world’s leading integrative medicine fellowship and residency programs, which have helped train clinicians now impacting more than 20 million patients worldwide.A board-certified physician in Family and Integrative Medicine, Dr. Maizes is an internationally respected speaker, author, podcast host, and passionate advocate for lifestyle-based healing approaches including nutrition, stress reduction, restorative sleep, environmental awareness, and evidence-based complementary therapies.She is also a founding member and former education chair of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health, a founding board member of the American Board of Integrative Medicine, and an award-winning physician recognized for advancing integrative healthcare into the mainstream.Connect with Dr. Victoria Maizes:Dr. Victoria Maizes Website: https://www.drvictoriamaizes.com/Book: Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body's Rapid Recovery Reflex: https://www.drvictoriamaizes.com/resourcesBody of Wonder Podcast: https://www.azcim.org/podcast hosted by Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil and produced by the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona: https://awcim.arizona.edu/Connect with Dr. Anikó:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.aniko/Website: https://www.draniko.com/Thank you for listening to Nourished with Dr. Anikó! It would mean the world if you would take one minute to follow, leave a 5 star review and share with those you love! Your presence is truly felt and deeply appreciated.Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed are those of the host and guests and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.