Fully Vetted

In today's high-demand society, stress and anxiety have become more common than ever. Unfortunately, it's much easier to get it than it is to relieve it—for both pets and people. Tackling anxiety and depression is often a trial-and-error situation. For some, finding the right treatment is easy. For others, it's a long, drawn-out process that involves trying many different medications and tinkering endlessly with dosages. But there's another option. For Dr. Alexia Tsakiris, the answer is to look at the entire patient and all their symptoms—not just their stress: Environment, diet, gut health, age, and all the other big and little variables that could be contributing to their symptoms. Using this information, she then customizes an approach using a combination of herbs best suited to that whole patient. This holistic approach has guided her practice over the course of her career, leading to improved outcomes for both animals and their people. In the second part of our herbal medicine series, Dr. Tsakiris is back to offer some tips to practitioners who are interested in offering herbal medicine in their conventional practice. Where can you and your staff find reputable training courses? What are the legalities you need to be aware of? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= For show notes, a transcript, and to learn more about today's guest, please visit ⁠www.fullyvettedpodcast.com⁠. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ✱ Never miss an episode! ⁠Subscribe to email alerts »

In the next episode, we continue our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion series with Dr. Mia Cary. Join us on Monday to learn how to have open and productive conversations about race with family and friends.  Missed an episode? Catch up on our DEI series.

Why is veterinary medicine one of the least diverse professions in the country? Find out next Monday as we continue our discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion with Dr. Mia Cary. Missed the first episode? Listen to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part I — 16. Discussing Racism: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable.

There's a simple way you can improve your overall wellness. Learn about this technique, along with other strategies and resources, on next week's episode!

Crippling student loan debt has become a hot topic of discussion in the veterinary community—as well as how to tackle the problem. Tune in to the next episode of Fully Vetted to find out how Ohio State is helping its students be proactive in managing their debt.

The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association is pleased to present Fully Vetted, a brand-new podcast for OVMA members and the Ohio veterinary community. Get a sneak peek now, and tune in every other week starting Jan. 13, 2020, for a new episode! Learn more at www.fullyvettedpodcast.com.