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.
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
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
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
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
Professional sports offer the ultimate display of fitness and athletic ability. On this episode, we’ll take a look at the unhealthy side of sports. Our guest has a ringside seat to watch most of the action both on and off the field. We’re talking to ESPN’s sports analyst and one of America’s favorite sports commentators, Stephen A. Smith, as well as sports medicine specialist, Dr. Andrew Blecher.
She’s beautiful, and to look at her, you wouldn’t know that she lives with a serious medical condition. She just won the Miss Idaho pageant and made headlines around the nation for wearing her insulin pump during the competition, becoming a hero to many. On today’s show, we welcome Sierra Sandison. Also joining us is Chef AJ, a plant-based chef, with some delicious dessert recipes made with all natural ingredients.
Many marriages with a bi-polar spouse end in divorce. But today’s Mad About Marriage guests, Moses and Lorraine Edralin, share their story of how they made it work together for over 10 years.
Dr. John McDougall; nutritionist, author, and internist; and Shira Lane share information Lane discovered about dairy that she reveals in an eye-opening documentary called, Got the Facts on Milk?
Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of TrueNorth Health Center and director of the center’s groundbreaking residential health education program, is here to talk about therapeutic fasting. We also have with us our friend: Physician, nutrition expert, and author Dr. John McDougall.
