The Wizard of Eyes

Allan Tilloston returns to discuss the benefits of using herbal medicine to reduce intraocular inflammation.

Segment Number 5
Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1553we1e.mp3
Featured Speaker Alan Keith Tillotson, LAc, RH, PhD
Book Title The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook, Ayurveda in Nepal
Guest Website The Tilloston Institute of Natural Health
Guest Bio Alan Tillotson is a Registered Herbalist who has been practicing herbal medicine for over 30 years, and is a professional member (R.H.) of the peer reviewed American Herbalists Guild. He holds an accredited Master's degree in Asian Medical Systems (Goddard College), a non-accredited Ph.D. in Integrative Health Sciences (IUPS), and is licensed to Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Delaware (L.AC.). Alan is well known in America for his apprenticeship study of Ayurvedic herbology beginning in 1976 in Nepal under Vaidya Mana Bajra Bajracharya. He has studied and practiced Chinese medicine in detail working side by side with his wife Naixin Hu Tillotson since 1991.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received No
Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD

The Wizard of Eyes host, Dr. Abel, shares answers to his most frequently asked questions.

Learn about an exciting treatment for your dry eyes and blepharitis.

Segment Number 3
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Featured Speaker Kathryn Najafi-Tagol, MD
Guest Website Eye Institute of Marin
Guest Bio Dr. Kathryn Najafi-Tagol is a fellowship trained glaucoma specialist and refractive cataract surgeon with special interest in treatment of blepharitis and dry eyes. Kathryn is the founder and medical director of Eye Institute of Marin located in Marin County north of Golden Gate Bridge in the San Francisco Bay area. She is also the ophthalmologist who has done basic research and developed pure form of HOCL, known as Neutrox™ for use in Ophthalmology branded as Avenova™.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received No
Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD

Learn what causes your red eyes and how to address it.

Learn about the causes of intraocular inflammation and how to treat it.

Segment Number 1
Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1553we1a.mp3
Featured Speaker Ravi Patel, MD
Guest Website Atlantic Eye Physicians
Guest Bio Dr. Ravi Patel is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and practices at Atlantic Eye Physicians in Monmouth County, NJ. His practice sub-specializes in corneal disease and refractive surgery. He is currently on the faculty at Wills Eye Hospital where he teaches residents and fellows about the latest options in corneal refractive surgery. His innovative approach with modern technology allows patients a fully customized treatment where there is no one size fits all.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received No
Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD

Learn how to prevent and treat macular degeneration.

The Wizard of Eyes shares answers to his most frequently asked questions and shares new information.

Learn about the strong connection between obesity and diabetes.

Segment Number 3
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Featured Speaker James Lenhard, MD
Guest Website Christiana Care Health System
Guest Bio M. James Lenhard, M.D., FACE, FACP, is medical director of Christiana Care Health System's Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases Center, the Diabetes & Metabolic Research Center and Christiana Care's Weight Management Center. He is one of the nation's foremost leaders in diabetes care and research. He has been recognized through the Diabetes Physician Recognition Program of the National Committee for Quality Assurance and the American Diabetes Association for providing high-quality care for diabetes patients.

Dr. Lenhard joined Christiana Care Health System's Endocrinology section in 1993 and was appointed section chief in 2000. Under his leadership, Christiana Care is ranked among the nation's best in the treatment of hormonal disorders-a category which includes diabetes, thyroid conditions and gastric bypass surgery.

He also has played a key leadership role in Christiana Care earning other awards for clinical excellence, including the National Committee for Quality Assurance/American Diabetes Association's Provider Recognition Award in 1999 and 2004 and Christiana Care's annual Performance Improvement Award for a project titled "Reduction of Comorbidities in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery."
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received No
Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD

What do vision and balance have in common?

Segment Number 1
Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1552we1a.mp3
Featured Speaker David Lightcap, NASM, FSM
Guest Website Lightcap Fitness
Guest Facebook Account https://www.facebook.com/lightcapfitnessstudios
Guest Twitter Account @Lightcapfitness
Guest Bio David Lightcap is the founder and owner of Lightcap Fitness Studios located at 800 Woodlawn Ave. in Wilmington, DE. David is a native Delawarian born and raised in Wilmington, attended Salesainum High School where he excelled in Football and Track & Field before attending West Virginia University, graduating with his B.S. in Physical Education. He was a preferred walk-on for the WVU football team and earned an athletic scholarship for his final three years. After graduating, he started his personal training career immediately, having obtained his PT Certification from the National Personal Training Institute. Upon graduation from NPTI, he was offered a teaching position to certify new personal trainers. While teaching, he also worked at Core Fitness as a private personal trainer. From there he was offered the Personal Training & Athletic Coordinator at the Siegel JCC in Wilmington, DE. After a successful five years at the JCC it was time to start Lightcap Fitness Studios.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received No
Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD

Allan Tilloston returns to discuss the benefits of herbal medicine.

Segment Number 4
Audio File wizard_of_eyes/1551we1e.mp3
Featured Speaker Alan Keith Tillotson, LAc, RH, PhD
Book Title The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook, Ayurveda in Nepal
Guest Website The Tilloston Institute of Natural Health
Guest Bio Alan Tillotson is a Registered Herbalist who has been practicing herbal medicine for over 30 years, and is a professional member (R.H.) of the peer reviewed American Herbalists Guild. He holds an accredited Master's degree in Asian Medical Systems (Goddard College), a non-accredited Ph.D. in Integrative Health Sciences (IUPS), and is licensed to Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Delaware (L.AC.). Alan is well known in America for his apprenticeship study of Ayurvedic herbology beginning in 1976 in Nepal under Vaidya Mana Bajra Bajracharya. He has studied and practiced Chinese medicine in detail working side by side with his wife Naixin Hu Tillotson since 1991.
Length (mins) 10
Waiver Received No
Host Robert Abel, Jr., MD