S17 Ep2: Neuro Complications from Chronic Disease
On this week's episode we are talking with Dr. Cornish about Neuro complications in Chronically Ill Patients.  Dr. Cornish, a highly regarded physician, provides integrative medicine services to a diverse global patient community. Currently serving as the Functional Medicine Director of the Amen Clinic East Coast Division, she specializes in autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances Lyme disease,...
57m Jun 04, 2024
57m
S17 Ep1: Hormonal Imbalance
 Hormonal imbalance is this week's topic, and our guest is Dr. Dan Murauski. As humans we are all made of the same set of biological systems but how those systems interact with one another is unique to each individual.  Dr Murauski believes that the goal of a patient physician relationship is to develop an understanding of the unique variables within each system and how they interact with one ...
58m May 28, 2024
58m
S16 Ep20: Comparing Types of Medical Service
This week we discuss the differences between conventional western medicine, functional medicine and complementary medicine.  We also will touch on the 42 different subsets of conventional medicine. Western medicine refers to the traditional healthcare practices commonly used in the United States and much of the world. It relies on evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat symptoms and condi...
16m May 21, 2024
16m
S16 Ep19: Surviving Childhood Trauma
This week we will discuss childhood trauma with author, speaker, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Shari Botwin.  Shari has been practicing since 1996 and is a certified trauma expert treating those with eating disorders, anxiety, depression and trauma. She’s here today to talk about her work helping individuals recover from childhood trauma. ​ Few of us will escape our lives without some s...
20m May 14, 2024
20m
S16 Ep18: Black Box Pharmacy Warnings
This week we will discuss the warnings some medications carry due to the dangerous side effects they may cause.  In the past these were called "Black-Box" now the term used is simply "boxed". Boxed warnings apply to certain medications that carry serious risks for the person taking them. The FDA decides which medications require boxed warnings. A doctor must review the risks and benefits of a...
13m May 07, 2024
13m
S16 Ep17: Lupus and Gaslighting
Our topic this week is Lupus and how doctors are frequently considered to be gaslighting the patients in their care. Our guest knows from first-hand experience that when you’re relatively healthy, you tend not to think much about ‘wellness.’ But when this slips away and lupus comes barreling in… your world gets rocked. That’s why she wrote the book, The Girlfriend’s Guide to Lupus, to help ot...
43m Apr 30, 2024
43m
S16 Ep16: Multi-Organ Transplant
This week we will discuss Multi-Organ transplants with Zachary Colton.  Zach is 35 years old and recently underwent a successful 5 organ multivisceral intestinal transplant surgery at the Toronto General Hospital in his home country of Canada. The organs he received were: stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, and pancreas. In 1954, the kidney was the first human organ to be transplanted succ...
35m Apr 23, 2024
35m
S16 Ep15: Ectoparasites
This week we will discuss Ectoparasites.  The CDC says: "Although the term ectoparasites can broadly include blood-sucking arthropods such as mosquitoes (because they are dependent on a blood meal from a human host for their survival), this term is generally used more narrowly to refer to organisms such as ticks, fleas, lice, and mites that attach or burrow into the skin and remain there for re...
21m Apr 16, 2024
21m
S16 Ep14: Pasteurization For Your Health
Over 200 years ago Louis Pasteur was born in Dole, France. Among Pasteur's major contributions and their benefit to society, the most important is the heat treatment of foods and beverages to reduce spoilage and eliminate pathogens for consumers. Probably the greatest achievement of Pasteur was the process that bears the name of this famous scientist who perfected the technique: pasteurization...
15m Apr 09, 2024
15m
S16 Ep13: Spontaneous Pneumothorax with Jack
In this episode we are talking again with our audio editor Jack Scaro.  The topic again is: spontaneous pneumothorax, or collapsed lung. Spontaneous pneumothorax is an abnormal condition of the lung characterized by the collection of gas in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This condition occurs without an obvious etiology and can be classified as either primary or second...
21m Apr 02, 2024
21m
S16 Ep12: Bile acid malabsorption (BAM) part 2
This week we will continue our coverage of Bile acid malabsorption (BAM),  a gastrointestinal disease. It’s a common cause of chronic diarrhea. When bile acids aren’t properly absorbed in your intestines, they build up, upsetting the chemical balance inside. Excess bile acids trigger your colon to secrete extra water, leading to watery stools. This week we will continue our coverage of Bile ac...
15m Mar 26, 2024
15m
S16 Ep11: Bile Acid Malabsorption
This week we will discuss Bile acid malabsorption (BAM),  a gastrointestinal disease. It’s a common cause of chronic diarrhea. When bile acids aren’t properly absorbed in your intestines, they build up, upsetting the chemical balance inside. Excess bile acids trigger your colon to secrete extra water, leading to watery stools. ​ What are bile acids? Bile is a substance your liver makes while...
25m Mar 19, 2024
25m
S16 Ep10: Veteran Hesitancy to Healthcare
This week we will discuss a Veteran's hesitancy to receive healthcare at the government hospital system known as Veterans Administration or "VA".  Although many veterans may share the concern over receiving care through a government agency due to the medical care they got while in training or active duty; i.e. sucrettes and tylenol being the standard of care when Jean Marie and I were in traini...
43m Mar 12, 2024
43m
S16 Ep9: Adrenal Insufficiency
In this episode we discuss adrenal insufficiency You can have either primary, secondary, or tertiary adrenal insufficiency. Primary adrenal insufficiency is also called Addison’s disease. When you have this type, your adrenal glands are damaged and can’t make the cortisol you need. They also might not make enough aldosterone. Secondary adrenal insufficiency is more common than Addison’s dise...
21m Mar 05, 2024
21m
S16 Ep8: Heart Attack on a Train
Have you ever wondered "what would happen if you or a family member had a medical emergency while using public transportation"  Today we feature Bill H. who had a cardiac event after boarding a Chicago Metra train and the two bystanders that weren't about to let these be his LAST train ride! Automated external defibrillators (https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/aed/using-an-aed/what-is-ae...
48m Feb 27, 2024
48m
S16 Ep7: EDS and Gastroparesis
This week we are speaking with Dani, AKA, Stoned Zebra. It took almost 7 years of her health declining after giving birth, until she finally received her EDS diagnosis. She was initially misdiagnosed with Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathy, or chronic pain syndrome.  Her gastroparesis, symptoms (bloating, nausea, early satiety, severe constipation, weight loss, dehydration, belching, belly pain) b...
45m Feb 20, 2024
45m
S16 Ep6: Long Covid with Grace Miller
This week we will discuss a topic that is of concern for millions of people: "Long Covid" and our guest this week is Grace Miller.  Grace is 20 years old, and lives in Iowa. Currently attending college, where she is president of the honor society and finishing up her gen eds. She plans on pursuing a degree in Communication Disorders and become a speech pathologist. Some of her hobbies include c...
38m Feb 13, 2024
38m
S16 Ep5: Processed Food Addiction
Continuing a mini-series on obesity, we welcome once again Dr. Ifland.   She founded the online Addiction Reset Community (ARC) in 2016, https://www.foodaddictionreset.com. The Facebook group, ‘Food Addiction Education’ (2014) and https://www.foodaddictionresources.com (2014) provide free support.  Reset Week  is the first online live video program for withdrawal (2018).  ARC Manager Training i...
1hr 21m Feb 06, 2024
1hr 21m
S16 Ep4: Childhood Obesity
This week we will discuss the obesity problem for children in the US.  Our guest, once again, is Dr. Joan Ifland.  Dr Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction from 1999 with her first popular book to 2018 when her textbook, Processed Food Addiction: Foundations, Assessment, and Recovery was released by CRC Press. ​ She founded the online Addiction Reset Community...
49m Jan 30, 2024
49m
S16 Ep2: Recovering From Surgery in a Rehab Setting
Skilled Nursing care, also known as Post-Acute Rehabilitation, is for those who need short-term care following an injury, surgery, or illness. The goal with this level of care is to successfully transfer patients from hospital to home, or senior living community, by providing the tools and resources for each phase of recovery. A stay at a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and post-acute care cen...
21m Jan 16, 2024
21m
S16 Ep1: Building Confidence in Children
This week we will discuss the confidence building in children with returning guest, Casey Hersch! ​ ​Casey Hersch is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, author, Latin ballroom dancer, health journalist, and animal advocate. She uses holistic and resilience-based models to help children and families cope with trauma, stress, and illness. ​A Regent’s scholar and CSU Chico’s soc...
28m Jan 09, 2024
28m
S15 Ep20: Severe ME-CFS Caregiver
This week we will discuss severe Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).  Our guest is Galen Warden, the mom to six adult children, one being her son James Strazza. (https://www.galenwarden.com/james)   Galen is now a full time caregiver to James due to the severity of his disease. Here are her words:  "James was a healthy young man until he very slowly, because of medical...
46m Jan 02, 2024
46m
S15 Ep18: Food Safety at the Holidays
This week we will discuss how to avoid toxins when cooking for a crowd.  The following comes straight from the CDC: (https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/holidays.html) ​ Prevent Food Poisoning During the Holidays Feasting with family is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these tips to help prevent food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays. ​ Keep foods separ...
13m Dec 19, 2023
13m
S15 Ep17: FoxG1 Syndrome
This week we are talking about a rare condition, FOXG1.  This  syndrome is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a mutation in the FOXG1 gene. FOXG1 gene is one of the first and most important genes for early brain development and when impaired, causes cognitive and physical disabilities as well as medical complexities including epilepsy. Every child born with FOXG1 syndrome is u...
25m Dec 12, 2023
25m
S15 Ep16: M-RNA Vaccines
This week we will discuss M-RNA vaccines.  Our guest is Thomas VanCott, PhD.  Thomas VanCott is currently the Chief Scientific Officer for Combined Therapeutics, a Boston based biotech company developing targeted mRNA therapies.  Prior to this he served as the Chief Technology and Strategy Officer for Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy, a global CDMO manufacturing viral vectors for gene and cell ther...
48m Dec 05, 2023
48m
S15 Ep15: Medically Fragile in a Pandemic
This week we will discuss how important it is to continue masking and keeping away from crowds as a chronically ill or immunocompromised person.  Our guest today is Veronica Hanway.  Immunocompromised individuals are not optimally protected by COVID-19 vaccines and potentially require additional preventive interventions to mitigate the risk of severe COVID-19. Veronica, a Latina mother and fir...
30m Nov 28, 2023
30m
S15 Ep14: Sick Sinus Syndrome
 This week we will be talking about Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS) with Audrey Brown.  Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a disease in which the heart's natural pacemaker located in the upper right heart chamber (right atrium) becomes damaged and is no longer able to generate normal heartbeats at the normal rate. It may be a result of other medical conditions that damage the sinoatrial node (SA node) over...
39m Nov 20, 2023
39m
S15 Ep13: Staying Healthy as a Vet
This week we are talking once again with Dan "Dry Dock" Shockley on "Staying Healthy as a Veteran"  For Veteran's Day this year we are featuring Dan because even though he has been dealt a hard blow with a hereditary colon cancer gene he is not letting that slow him down one bit!  As a matter of fact he is thriving and advocating for others around the globe as a hereditary colon cancer ambassad...
32m Nov 14, 2023
32m
S15 Ep12: Total Knee Replacement Surgery
On today’s show, we are talking about knee replacement surgery with Dawn Richardson, a friend I met in my last couple of years in the Army. Dawn is a retired Navy Captain, former restaurant manager, and former Bed and Breakfast owner who is delighted to say she's now retired and finds fulfillment in her volunteer activities and personal pursuits. About 4% of people 50 and older have knee repl...
41m Nov 07, 2023
41m
S15 Ep11: Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture. It's caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before birth. ​ Our guest today is Zain Bando, a Chicago area, 21-year-old college student and is studying journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a junior. He hopes to pursue a career in broadcasting...
27m Oct 31, 2023
27m
S15 Ep10: Leprosy Resurgent
This week, we address the reemergence of leprosy, a disease rarely seen until now, with particular attention to the warning by New York University physician Marc K. Siegel. While the United States generally reports only 150 to 250 leprosy cases yearly, globally, 2 to 3 million people grapple with leprosy-related disabilities. Siegel emphasizes the risk in certain US cities, such as Los Angeles,...
17m Oct 24, 2023
17m
S15 Ep9: Ai in Medicine
This week we discuss the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine is revolutionizing healthcare, contributing to improved outcomes, more efficient processes, and reduced costs.  Here are some key benefits: Enhanced Diagnostics: AI algorithms, especially those based on deep learning, can analyze complex medical data like X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and genomics with a high degree of...
17m Oct 17, 2023
17m
S15 Ep8: Mental Health & Chronic Illness
This week we will discuss mental health impacts from living with a chronic illness with our guest, Christy Amos (aka Christi Winstead) ​ Christy Amos is a compassionate and resilient individual who has made it her mission to help others navigate the challenges of living with chronic illnesses. With a Master's degree in Counseling, she has acquired a deep understanding of the emotional and psy...
36m Oct 10, 2023
36m
S15 Ep7: Eye Safety for Children
This week we will discuss Eye Safety for children.  Eye injuries affect about 2.4 million people every year. Household products cause more than 125,000 serious eye injuries. Hospital emergency rooms treat nearly 23,000 victims of eye injuries from sports. Toys and home playground equipment cause more than 11,000 injuries to young eyes. Below are tips for preventing injury to your child’s eyes. ...
22m Oct 03, 2023
22m
S15 Ep6: Light & Health
This week we will discuss LED (light-emitting diode) therapy, a type of treatment that uses lights of different wavelengths to treat a variety of skin conditions, such as acne, scar tissue, and the effects of aging. Most commonly, red and blue lights are used for these treatments.  Light therapy can be performed in a healthcare provider's office or at home. Multiple treatments are required to g...
11m Sep 26, 2023
11m
S15 Ep5: Metabolic Systems
This week we will discuss Metabolic Systems with our guest,  Francis Fessler. A certified personal trainer and conditioning coach for the last 25 years, Francis Fessler has built a career by designing programs and coaching professional and amateur athletes, celebrities, business professionals, parents and children to achieve their wellness and fitness goals. Throughout his time in the health...
41m Sep 19, 2023
41m
S15 Ep4: Aftermath of 9/11
On this week's episode we are running a rare re-run on the aftermath of 9/11. The tragic events of September 11, 2001, remain etched in the collective memory of not only Americans but also people worldwide. Beyond the immediate devastation, the aftermath of the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks brought forth an enduring health crisis among those who selflessly rushed to aid their fellow citizen...
28m Sep 11, 2023
28m
S15 Ep3: Bi-Polar and a Caregiver
This week we will discuss being Bi-Polar with Kitt O'Malley. Kitt is an author, mental health advocate, and former psychotherapist who lives with bipolar disorder. Both her personal experience and clinical background inform her writing and enable her to help herself and guide others toward mental health recovery. She has a bachelor's in legal studies from UC Berkeley, a master's in psychology ...
43m Sep 05, 2023
43m
S13 Ep2: Young Onset Parkinson's
This week we will discuss Young Onset Parkinson's with Jennifer Crowder. ​ Jennifer has been living in the uncomfortable space of not using her career or family role to define herself for many years. Instead, she describes who she is as a person - she is tenacious, creative, stubborn, sarcastic, relentless, driven, compassionate, and courageous. Her proudest moments are making people laugh wh...
59m Aug 29, 2023
59m
S15 Ep1: Long COVID and Circulatory Problems
This week we will discuss lasting symptoms months after catching COVID-19, also known as long COVID.  A recent study has found Long COVID  more than doubles a person’s likelihood of developing cardiovascular issues.  (credits: https://bit.ly/45gJq4e )  We will not have a guest on this episode.  If you or someone you know has Long COVID and had a healthy circulatory system until recently we woul...
13m Aug 22, 2023
13m
S14 Ep20: Gastroparesis
This week we will discuss a serious motility disorder: Gastroparesis. Our guest is a strong advocate for this community and we are honored to have her join us today.  Melissa Adams VanHouten is a wife, mother, and former university political science instructor and corporate trainer who holds a B.S. in Political Science from St. Joseph's College and an M.A. in Political Science from Indiana Sta...
37m Aug 15, 2023
37m
S14 Ep19: Sepsis Rapid Test
This week we will discuss a new rapid response test for Sepsis with one of the developers, Richard Brandon. ​Sepsis describes a syndrome that occurs when severe infection results in critical illness and affects 750,000 Americans annually. Sepsis occurs when a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection causes a significant response from the body’s immune system, causing a high heart rate, fever, or ...
32m Aug 08, 2023
32m
S14 Ep18: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
On today’s show, we are talking about the complex world of multiple chronic illnesses once again with Anna Cooper. Anna is a 35-year-old female who has an independent spirit inside of a body that holds an alphabet of health conditions. Anna worked as a case manager for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, where she loved to advocate for her clients. When her health forc...
22m Aug 01, 2023
22m
S14 Ep17: End Stage Achalasia
This week we will discuss Achalasia of the Esophagus Achalasia occurs when nerves in the esophagus become damaged. As a result, the esophagus becomes paralyzed and dilated over time and eventually loses the ability to squeeze food down into the stomach. Food then collects in the esophagus, sometimes fermenting and washing back up into the mouth, which can taste bitter. Some people mistake this...
1hr 1m Jul 25, 2023
1hr 1m
S14 Ep16: Multiple Chronic Diagnoses
This week we will discuss the complexity of being chronically ill with multiple diagnoses.  Our guest for this week is Christy Amos, a compassionate and resilient individual who has dedicated her life to helping others navigate the challenges of living with chronic illnesses. Despite her own battles with multiple chronic health conditions, she has become a powerful patient advocate, leveraging ...
34m Jul 18, 2023
34m
S14 Ep15: Mosquito Vectors
In this episode we will discuss Vectors.  Specifically MOSQUITOES! Mosquitoes cause more human suffering than any other organism -- over one million people worldwide die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. Not only can mosquitoes carry diseases that afflict humans, they also transmit several diseases and parasites that dogs and horses are very susceptible to. These include dog heartworm, ...
14m Jul 11, 2023
14m
S14 Ep14: Metastatic Mucosal Melanoma
This week we will discuss a rare type of cancer.  Our guest on today's show is Chris White.  Mucosal melanoma is a rare but aggressive disease usually diagnosed in advanced stages. Unlike most melanomas, which start in the skin, mucosal melanoma starts in the moist membranes that line the inside of the body, including the digestive tract. All melanomas start in pigmented cells called melanocyt...
1hr Jul 04, 2023
1hr
S14 Ep13: Palliative Care vs Hospice
This week we will discuss Palliative vs Hospice with Dr. Karl Steinberg. Palliative Care, Hospice Care, End-of-Life Care, Serious Illness Care, and Advance Care Planning/POLST all represent important elements of care for individuals dealing with serious illness, particularly those facing end-of-life situations. These are related but distinct concepts within the healthcare system. Palliative C...
57m Jun 27, 2023
57m
S14 Ep12: Processed Food Addiction
This week we will discuss processed food addiction.  This is a rerun of an episode we posted awhile back. Dr. Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction from 1999 with her first popular book to 2018 when her textbook, Processed Food Addiction: Foundations, Assessment, and Recovery was released by CRC Press. She founded the online Addiction Reset Community (ARC) in ...
1hr 21m Jun 20, 2023
1hr 21m
S14 Ep11: POTs with Maddie
This week we will discuss POTs once again with a new guest, Maddie Connell. Maddie is a 27 year old who works in Veterinary neurology and neurosurgery studying to become a Veterinary Neurologist herself.  She runs a popular TikTok to raise awareness and provide research based information on Ehlers Danlos, POTs, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Complex PTSD. ​ Postural orthostatic tachycardia...
36m Jun 13, 2023
36m