Wellness

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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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Lifestyle #04

Surviving a Stroke

Chances are pretty good you have known someone who has had a stroke. The fact is there are over 600,000 new, first-time stroke patients every year. It’s the fifth leading cause of death in America, and that’s worth talking about. Join our guests: Dr. Matt Farson, a family practice and emergency room doctor; Dr. Wes Youngberg, a doctor of public health, a certified nutritionist, and lifestyle medicine specialist; and Edie Hughes, a stroke survivor. Free Offer: Care Notes pamphlet “Surviving Stroke” Offer Description: Surviving Stroke by Pat Zrelak, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.R.N., N.E.A.-B.C. Those who’ve suffered a stroke, or care for someone who has, know it is often a permanently life-altering event. The key to surviving the stroke and its after effects is being knowledgeable. Pat Zrelak helps readers navigate this new and difficult situation in sections titled: “What is stroke?,” “Types of stroke,” “How does the doctor know I’ve had a stroke?”, “After care”, and “Support Organizations”. Offer Code: STROKE-T-401

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Lifestyle #06

Autism

That child playing alone in the corner of the classroom might be shy, might be a loner, or he could have a condition known as autism that can create hypersensitivity to sound, smells, and visual stimulation that simply overwhelms the child. On our show today, Edward Asner and his son, Matt, help us understand autism. Free Offer: NIMH pamphlet “Autism Spectrum Disorder” Offer Description: The National Institute of Mental Health brochure informs parents and adults on the range of symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including social impairment, communications issues, and repetitive behaviors. Discusses diagnosis and treatment of ASD, as well as possible related co-occurring mental disorders. Offer Code: AUTISM-T-F-401

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Lifestyle #08

ADHD without Drugs

ADHD – over 5 million kids in the United States have it. But there’s a lot of controversy over how to treat ADHD. Medication is the default solution, but is there a better way? We’re about to find out. Our guest, Dr. David Velkoff, will tell us about ways of treating ADHD without using medication. Free Offer: Easing ADHD without Meds Offer Code: ADHD-T-F-401   More Information: Phone: (800) 700-4233

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Lifestyle #09

Being Bipolar

Imagine knowing someone – a spouse, a friend, a family member – and having them suddenly shift their personality so dramatically that they seem like a whole new person. On today’s show, actor Maurice Benard from “General Hospital” shares his personal experience with Bipolar Disorder, while Dr. John Grienenberger, Ph.D. from PCH Treatment Center shares information on how to identify and manage this condition which affects over 6 million Americans. Free Offer: “Bipolar Disorder” Offer Description:  (1)Article from PCH Treatment Center, “What to Do When Your Loved One Is Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder” (2) NIMH pamphlet “Bipolar Disorder” A brochure on bipolar disorder that explains what it is, when it starts, and how to get help. Offer Code: BIPOLAR-T-F-401

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