LDN Video Interviews and Presentations

In this poignant narrative, Doreena delves into the hidden connection between her struggles with Lyme disease and MCAS. She takes us through her emotional journey from childhood to the present day, recounting the trials and tribulations she faced. With a deep sense of empathy, she shares how she turned her experiences into a tool to unravel the mysteries of her condition, although she is still seeking answers for the treatment that would help her. Her story is both inspiring and informative, offering invaluable insights to those who are grappling with similar issues.

Welcome to the LDN Radio Show hosted by Linda Elsegood, sponsored by the LDN Research Trust. The show features expert discussions on Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) and its applications in treating autoimmune diseases and cancer. Today's guest, Shelly from Florida, shares her experience with multiple sclerosis (MS) and her journey with LDN. Shelly, diagnosed with MS years ago, transitioned to secondary progressive MS. Despite trying various treatments, severe pain from bulging discs led her to discover LDN. Within six weeks of starting LDN, her debilitating pain vanished, drastically improving her quality of life.

Shelly recounts her initial MS symptoms, such as optic neuritis, which led to her diagnosis. She discusses the significant impact of her diet changes, eliminating gluten, dairy, and sugar, which alleviated many MS symptoms like drop foot, vertigo, and migraines. Shelly emphasizes the importance of clean eating and a disciplined supplement regimen, which includes vitamins, minerals, and natural substances. Her story highlights the potential of LDN and dietary management in improving MS symptoms and overall well-being. The show concludes with an invitation for listeners to reach out with questions, underscoring the support and information the LDN Research Trust provides.

In a recent episode of the LDN Radio Show hosted by Linda Elsegood of the LDN Research Trust, guest speaker Kara from the United States shared her personal journey using Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) to manage multiple sclerosis (MS). Kara recounted her initial MS symptoms during her university years, including recurrent UTIs and muscle spasms, and described a severe episode of trigeminal neuralgia that led to her diagnosis. She revealed that her MRI not only confirmed MS but also detected early-stage thyroid cancer, which was successfully treated.

As a lawyer and wife of a physician, Kara utilized her resources to educate herself on the benefits of LDN, ultimately choosing it over traditional disease-modifying therapies. Her experience with LDN has been transformative, significantly improving her balance, reducing fatigue, and eliminating UTIs. Kara also noted the vivid dreams as the only side effect and emphasized the drug's positive impact on her overall health and inflammatory markers.

Kara's testimony highlights the potential of LDN as an immune-modulating therapy with minimal side effects, advocating its use for others with MS. Her story underscores the importance of exploring LDN as a viable treatment option and maintaining an open mind towards alternative therapies for autoimmune conditions.

Miriam Martinez Callejas is the Superintendent Pharmacist and co-founder of Roseway Labs. During her master’s degree in Pharmacy, she trained in formulating medication and her first job was in a compounding pharmacy in Spain. There, she developed a passion for helping others using her experience and knowledge of medicine.

At Roseway Labs, both prescribers and patients benefit from the formulations and compounding expertise that Miriam has developed over the past 20 years. She develops new formulations, finds ways to meet complex patient needs and trains practitioners to prescribe compounded medications. In demand as a conference speaker, she has participated in many sessions including at Menopause in Aesthetics, Aesthetics Medicine Live, Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress, LDN Conference and BAHRS.

As Superintendent Pharmacist, Miriam is responsible for ensuring that Roseway Labs operates in compliance with General Pharmaceutical Council regulations pertaining to the safe and effective provision of pharmacy and compounding services.

Dr Sam Lebsock from Belmar Pharmacy Talks about 3rd Party Testing, etc

Samantha Lebsock, PharmD, received her Bachelor's in Human Biology and Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Montana. She began working at Belmar Pharmacy in 2014. 

She is the Director of Product Development and Clinical Research for Belmar Pharma Solutions and the resident LDN specialist. Samantha has become an expert in compounded medication formulations and has become a trusted advisor to providers around the country.

Steve Irsfeld is the owner of Irsfeld Pharmacy PC in Dickinson.  Steve graduated from NDSU College of Pharmacy in 1988.  After working in Fargo as an intern and staff pharmacist he returned to Dickinson to work alongside his dad and has been there for the last 28 years.  Pharmacy is a family affair for Steve; NDSU School of Pharmacy has graduated his father, Jim, his daughter, Molly , and 3 uncles (one misguided cousin graduated from some other school)

Irsfeld Pharmacy has been a Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) member since 1998 and has incorporated nutrition into the practice in 2005.   at a time when we began receiving more questions on how supplements interact with prescription medications.  The pharmacy is a hybrid pharmacy with a focus on compounded medication including  hormone replacement, pain management, and low dose naltrexone.  

The pharmacy goal is to help as may patients as possible.  By having tools such as compounding and nutrition as well as having relationships with alternative medicine practitioners, they are able to help our patients seek wellness with non-traditional methods.  “It has been a joy to hear patients come in and tell us that we have greatly improved their quality of life.  That is the big reason I come to work each and every day”, Steve said.

Steve was appointed to the ND Board of Pharmacy in April of 2014 and is a current member.  He has been an active member of District 5, a local pharmacy organization, having held several offices and serving as the District 5 representative on the ND Pharmacists Association Board. He also served as the chair of the Associations Government Affairs Committee.  He was a member of the Heartland Hospice IDG team for the last 24 years.  He is a member of North Dakota Pharmacists Association, International Association of Compounding Pharmacists and National Community Pharmacists Association.  Steve was the recipient of the Marion-Merrill Dow Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award for 1993 and the Dupont Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award in 2001. 

Steve is co-owner of Healthy Profits LLC, a business that helps pharmacies grow their supplement sales.  

Steve routinely speaks publicly and to professionals about the merits of compounding and nutrition.   He has writen a weekly article on a health-related topic in his local newspaper since 2016 which is also published in several small papers in the surrounding communities.  His most recent endeavor is the Irsfeld Pharmacy Optimal You Podcast where he visits with area providers and health influencers.

Steve enjoys spending time with his 3 daughters, their families, including his 2 granddaughters, and his wife of 35 years, Carolyn.  He enjoys traveling, gardening, working out, mountain biking, cooking, and learning new ways to better help his patients.

Ioana Shares her LDN, POTS and Dysautonomia Journey from LDN Research Trust on Vimeo.

Ioana Vintila is a national board-certified health coach and founder of the POTS Possibilitation Program. She specializes in helping individuals with POTS and dysautonomia minimize their symptoms and uncover what's possible for them on their healing journey. Her holistic approach is based on coaching individuals around energy management, nervous system regulation, nutrition, and physical activity. Ioana guides individuals to implement this formula, offering hope and step-by-step guidance to enhance their well-being and overall quality of life.