Wellness

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Lifestyle #02

The New Epidemic

There’s an epidemic sweeping our nation, targeting our youth in particular. Joining us today to reveal the culprit is actor Daniel Baldwin, and Greg Hannley, CEO of SOBA Recovery Center.  They will discuss the circle of addition and why some addiction programs work when others don’t. Free Offer: (1) CareNotes pamphlet “Getting Help With An Addiction” (2) NIH “Drug Facts” Offer Description: (1) This CareNote by Jim Auer is written for those who have reached a moment of crisis or decision—someone who is ready to face an addiction and seek help but is not sure how to proceed, or what to expect. This CareNote will provide helpful guidance and encouragement to individuals and their loved ones in the journey toward recovery. “Know that there is great reason for hope,” asserts the author. Tackling an addiction can be “the best of times”—because it marks the first step toward freedom and is, many say, the most difficult, the most courageous, and the wisest thing they’ve ever done. (www.onecaringplace.com) (2) NIH Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction: This fact sheet discusses research findings on effective treatment approaches for drug abuse and addiction. Offer Code: NEWEPI-T-F-401

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Lifestyle #01

Juvenile Diabetes

Alan Thicke graciously joined us before his passing to share his experience with a subject of personal importance to him – juvenile diabetes.  We thank him and will continue to spread awareness of this disease in his memory with this special episode. The worst news you can get as a parent is that your child is suffering from a life-threatening disease. Our guest, actor Alan Thicke, from the sitcom Growing Pains as America’s favorite dad, Jason Seaver, and his reality show, Unusually Thicke, is here to talk about what it was like to find out his child had juvenile diabetes. Free Offer:  Diabetes Your Take Control Guide & Articles by American Diabetes Association Offer Description: Diabetes Your Take Control Guide 36-page booklet contains the “need to know” information about diabetes. Topics include managing the ABCs, healthy eating, exercise, keys to behavior, change, medications and more.  Article “What to Know about Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)” and “The Diabetes ADVISOR.” Offer Code:  DTYPE1-T-F-401

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Lifestyle #11

The Hidden Epidemic: STDs

Sexually transmitted diseases –STDs have been around for centuries. And unfortunately, it appears they’’re not going away. Some are treatable, some have life-altering consequences, some are life-threatening. Our guest, public health expert and a professor of medicine at UCLA, Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, has written extensively on diagnosis, treatment, control, and other aspects of sexually transmitted diseases.

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Lifestyle #13

The Healthy Heart

It’s known as the silent killer, that thing that catches us completely unaware with little to no warning. Heart disease is the number one cause of death on a global scale, and today we’ll talk about some ways to reduce your risk. Our guest today is Dr. Howard Hodis, Professor of Medicine and Director of the USC Atherosclerosis Research Unit.

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Lifestyle #14

Hope For Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s. The word itself evokes alarm. It’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Where does it come from? Who’s at risk? What can be done if you have it, and is there any hope? Our guest, Dr. Wes Youngberg, a doctor of public health and a certified nutritionist and lifestyle medicine specialist, will answer all these questions and more.

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Lifestyle #08

True Strength with Kevin Sorbo

Our guest Kevin Sorbo portrayed an invincible demigod (Hercules) on television, but in real life, his three strokes and aneurysm left him partially blind and incapacitated at just thirty-eight years old. His recovery was an arduous process, which he documents in his book, True Strength. Today, Kevin Sorbo shares how he overcame these hardships. Free Offer: Surviving A Stroke Offer Code: STROKE-T-F-401 Offer Description: CareNotes pamphlet on surviving and thriving after a stroke.

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Lifestyle #10

Medical Weight Loss

Gastric bypass and laparoscopic surgeries are becoming more common to help people lose large amounts of weight. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Joshua Long joins us from the Bariatric and Metabolic Center of Colorado to take the mystery out of these procedures in this episode. Also joining us is a Los Angeles-based medical weight loss patient, Veronica Phillips.

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Lifestyle #12

Living With Lupus

  Lupus is a disease that shows up in many different ways but affects over 1.5 million Americans. Our guests, actress Mary McDonough from The Waltons and The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Jane Withers of Josephine the Plumber, are both affected and join us today to talk about how they live with lupus. Free Offer:  Article on “Living with Lupus” Offer Code: LUPUS-T-F-401 Offer Description: Article from www.lupus.org on Lupus FAQ

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Lifestyle #14

Owning Your Diagnosis

No two cancer patients are the same. Our guest today, Dr. Peter Edelstein, is a passionate cancer patient advocate and experienced surgeon who advises patients to make sure their care is appropriately tailored to meet their unique medical, personal, and emotional needs; they must maintain their independence and authority over their lives – they must “own their cancer.” Also joining us is Eric Kalberg, a cancer patient that outlasted his doctor’s mortality prediction by seven years and counting.

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Lifestyle #16

Diabetes 101

Over 29 million Americans, nearly 10% of the population, have Type 2 Diabetes and it’’s increasing. It is the 7th largest cause of death each year. Many people remain undiagnosed. Do you have it? Paulette Lambert, Director for Nutrition at the California Health & Longevity Institute, is our guest to go through the symptoms and treatments of this near epidemic disease.

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