Episode #291: Using Homeopathy to Help with Sleep with Dr. Payam Hakimi from Boiron

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Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Payam Hakimi, a board-certified family physician who combines his knowledge of medicine with specialized alternative medical modalities to create a comprehensive medical practice. He is currently the medical director of Body of Harmony in Beverly Hills, CA. and Miami, FL. Dr. Hakimi practices Integrative and Functional Medicine, IV Nutrition, Stem Cell Therapy, Anti-aging Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation and Cranial Osteopathy, and Clinical Homeopathy. While finishing his residency at USC with the Department of Family Medicine, he was elected Chief Resident and Assistant Clinical Professor at the USC Keck School of Medicine. He is a key instructor for teaching medical students, residents, physicians, nurses, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and the public, the art and science of integrative medicine. He is currently a senior teaching faculty with the Center for Education and Development of Clinical Homeopathy in the U.S.

On today’s episode they discuss the topic of sleep! Why it is so important for children (and us parents!), common misconceptions of using melatonin along with drawbacks parents need to know, along with how homeopathy can be safely used to help children and adults sleep better and restore their circadian rhythm!  We are grateful for Boiron for connecting us with Dr. Hakimi. Boiron is our favorite homeopathy company and is the leading homeopathy distributor worldwide! 

Topics Discussed: 

  • Why sleep is so important for children (and us parents!) 
  • Common misconceptions of using melatonin 
  • Drawbacks parents need to know about using melatonin,
  • How homeopathy can be safely used to help children and adults sleep better and restore their circadian rhythm!  

Show Notes:

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This episode’s guest

A board-certified family physician, Dr. Payam Hakimi has had diverse medical training and has combined his knowledge of medicine with specialized alternative medical modalities to create a comprehensive medical practice. He is currently the medical director of Body of Harmony in Beverly Hills, Calif. and Miami, Fla. Dr. Hakimi practices Integrative and Functional Medicine, IV Nutrition, Stem Cell Therapy, Anti-aging Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation and Cranial Osteopathy, and Clinical Homeopathy. While finishing his residency at USC with the Department of Family Medicine, he was elected Chief Resident and Assistant Clinical Professor at the USC Keck School of Medicine. He is a key instructor for teaching medical students, residents, physicians, nurses, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and the public, the art and science of integrative medicine. He is currently a senior teaching faculty with the Center for Education and Development of Clinical Homeopathy (CEDH) in the U.S.

 

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