Wellness

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Lifestyle #08

Epilepsy Explained

Greg Grunberg played a police detective with special powers on the TV series Heroes and was the best recon flier in the resistance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.  But when his smart, athletic, and otherwise healthy 7-year-old son, Jake, was diagnosed with epilepsy 6 years ago he had to do some very different research to help him.  Greg shares what he has learned as a parent and is joined by Dr. Christianne Heck, Medical Director of USC’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center to help us understand a bit more about epilepsy.   Free Offer: 1.) Web article “What is Epilepsy?” and 2.) Epilepsy Foundation Recommendations articles   Offer Code: EPILEP-T-F-401   Offer Description: Web article on epilepsy plus information from the Epilepsy Foundation on Recommendations for Care of Adults with Epilepsy and Recommendations for Care of Children with Epilepsy

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Lifestyle #07

Infertility Struggles

Justin Osmond was born 90% deaf, but his will power and determination allowed him to do what many would consider impossible and follow in his father’s (Merrill Osmond) footsteps in music as well as a host of other accomplishments.  He shows us how to hear not simply with our ears but with our hearts. When he and his wife Kristi looked to adopt their twins, they needed to consider a few extra elements. In this episode, we join their journey in the decision to adopt and the joy in parenting. Sometimes miracles are around the corner in unexpected places.   Free Offer: Coping with the Stress of Infertility   Offer Code: INFERT-T-F-401   Offer Description: Web article Fact Sheet Series by The National Infertility Association  

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Lifestyle #06

Conquering Cancer

He’s beaten cancer twice, was given only 14 days to live and was in a medically induced coma for a year, yet after all of that Sean Swarner has literally stood on top of the world at the summit of Mount Everest, conquering the 7 Summits, the Explorer’s Grand Slam and more.  Today we are going to hear about his incredible journey. Free Offer: Balance Magazine: Super Foods That Fight Cancer     Offer Code: CANCER-M-F-401   Offer Description: Discover super foods that fight cancer—naturally! Learn 6 tips for fighting back when cancer strikes.    

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Lifestyle #03

Healthy Skin Starts Within

There is a multi-billion industry devoted to keeping this organ in our body looking great.  But what if we could make it look better for less?  The Spa Doctor, Dr. Trevor Cates, is going to show us how to keep our skin healthy from the inside out.   Free Offer: “Skinflammation”   Offer Code: SKIN-T-F-401   Offer Description: Web article by Dr. Trevor Cates “5 Best and Worst Foods for Skinflammation”

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Lifestyle #01

The Cut – Healthy Weight Plan

Weight loss is not easy, but actor Morris Chestnut from The Best Man Holiday and Rosewood shares how he got in shape after 40, then wrote a book The Cut with Lifestyle Magazine co-host Obi Obadike to show others how to do it. Tiaja Pierre and Mike Hopper share how they followed the program and changed their life as a result. Free Offer: “8 Healthy Tips” Offer Code: THECUT-T-F-401 Offer Description: Book excerpt from The Cut by Morris Chestnut and Obi Obadike “8 Healthy Tips”

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Lifestyle #16

iBrain

Smart phones are everywhere these days. It seems anywhere you turn you’ll find someone with their head buried in their mobile device, ignoring the world around them. Our guest, Dr. Gary Small, professor of psychiatry at UCLA and co-author of iBrain shares what technology is doing to our brains, both good and bad. Free Offer: Web articles on technology and the brain Offer Code: IBRAIN-T-F-401 Offer Description: Web articles “Is Technology Fracturing Your Family?” and “Techno Addicts”  by Dr. Gary Small and “The Child, the Tablet and the Developing Mind” by Nick Bilton

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Lifestyle #14

Managing Migraines

Imagine feeling nausea or seeing spots, flashing lights, and feeling a blinding pain in your temple. These and other debilitating symptoms are common for migraine sufferers experienced by our guest today actress Jackie Zeman, who you know from General Hospital and The Bay.  She shares her tips on how to make it through the pain.  Also joining us is migraine expert, Dr. Rich Hirschinger. Free Offer: “Headache Fact Sheet” Offer Code: MIGRAN-T-F-401 Offer Description: Web article “Headache Fact Sheet” from https://www.beverlyhillstmjheadachepain.com/facial-pain/headaches/headache-fact-sheet-/

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Lifestyle #12

The Secret Killer (Aortic Dissection)

John Ritter’s sudden death from an aortic dissection shocked the nation.  He was beloved by many.  But today we’ll find out about the surprising legacy he left behind.  You probably know our guest today from movies like “The Mask” and “Robin Hood and Men in Tights,” as well as the TV show “Wings.”  But she was also the wife of John Ritter, and has begun a foundation to help raise awareness for the condition he died from years ago and knowing the difference between an aortic dissection and a heart attack which could save your life.  Joining us today is actress and activist Amy Yasbeck. Free Offer: “Ritter Rules” Offer Code: RITTER-T-F-401 Offer Description: Ritter Rules are life-saving reminders to recognize, treat and prevent thoracic aortic dissection, a deadly tear in the large artery that carries blood away from the heart article from johnritterfoundation.org.

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Lifestyle #11

Surviving Prostate Cancer with Billy Davis, Jr. & Marilyn McCoo

Our guests today have inspired millions of people with their songs for years.  Now they’re inspiring people in yet another way.  It’s our privilege to talk to Billy Davis, Jr., and Marilyn McCoo as they share their journey regarding the battle Billy Davis, Jr. faced against prostate cancer over a decade ago.  Also joining us is Dr. Kia Michel, a renowned urological surgeon and cofounder of the Prostate Cancer Specialists of Los Angeles, California. Free Offer: “Nutrition, Diet, and Prostate Cancer Avoidance” Offer Code: PROSTC-T-F-401 Offer Description: Web article from www.prostatecancerdr.com

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Lifestyle #05

To Be Of Service

Imagine your loved one is fine one day, then is suddenly hospitalized for weeks and needs two years of recovery treatment. It’s happening to around 50,000 people a year in the U.S. alone, including the family of our special guest today, beloved actress Michael Learned who you know from shows like The Waltons, Scrubs, and more. She is joined by her nephew, Andy Kavoian to share the story of his brother, Nathan. Also joining us is Lindy Boone Michaelis, who was a founding member of Ryan’s Reach, a nonprofit designed to help individuals with brain injuries through recovery Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet “Self-Care for Caregivers” Offer Description: Most caregivers – both those professionally trained, and those given the role by circumstance-share a common trait. They tend to put the needs of others before their own. While this willingness for self-sacrifice can be seen as an admirable trait, it can also eventually wear down a person, making them unable to care for anyone. This CareNotes offers practiced tips for mental and physical self-care. But perhaps more importantly, it reminds caregivers that needing time for themselves is not selfish; rather, it is an absolute necessity for performing the job well. Written by Ralph P. Plumley, Th.M., C.T. Offer Code: CARE-T-F-401

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