Living Healthy

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Skincare is not just for women it is ideal for men to care for our skin as well. As men we may not go to the levels of detail that most women do in regard to make up and striving for younger looking and softer feeling skin. While age is inevitable it is still important to do the best we can to take care of our skin. Tonight I will address common care and routines as well foods and exercises all aimed at caring for our skin.

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It’s 2024, Happy New Year to you and your family! I am blessed to bring you season 4 of the Living Healthy Podcast. With a new year come new goals, lifestyle changes, and planning for the future. One of the biggest goals involves weight loss. Fasting is a great way to shed some of those unwanted pounds. Fasting is more than a religious tenet. It is also a great way to get you on track to losing excess weight. In addition fasting detoxifies your body and resets your immune system. Tonight I will be discussing fasting, the correct way to do it, ways you can do it as well as the benefits that can be achieved. Please feel free to check out the latest merchandise at the Living Healthy Podcast store.

Manmade chemicals are used in the food industry and they unfortunately have the propensity to cause cancer and many act as endocrine disruptors. For tonight’s podcast I have a special guest Ms. Sheri Johnson. She is a certified holistic health and life coach. We'll be discussing conventional, GMO, and organic foods; their differences and some chemicals that are used.

Advancements in technology have allowed to make innovations and focus on client centered medicine. Anatomical and structural implants can be printed and used to treat and literally make a patient whole again. I will be exploring this innovative ideal in depth and the future it holds for healthcare. Tonight’s podcast is entitled “3D Printing & the Future of Healthcare Innovation.” Please feel free to check out the latest merchandise at the Living Healthy Podcast store .

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and raising awareness bolsters prevention and detection. Awareness also supports those who are fighting it and awareness honors those who have beaten it. In tonight’s podcast I will be discussing the topic of breast cancer. Please feel free to check out the latest merchandise at the Living Healthy Podcast store.

The element of self-care actually started back in the 1950’s. But it has really gained a significant amount of traction in the last 15 years or so. It has taken off steadily and as more people around the world decide to live healthier lifestyles through diet and exercise. This can result in living longer lives or at least healthier lives. I decided to cover this topic because sometimes we are so focused on caring for our family and friends that we overlook our own care. Tonight I will be covering self care and the things we can do to promote self health, self care, and longer, meaningful, and fulfilling life.

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Infectious diseases are more common than one would think. It is vital to take our health and safety and the health and safety of our families seriously. Common sense and some basic healthy knowledge are two of the biggest tools that you can use to combat infectious disease. It is up to us to be diligent, smart, and aware. The purpose is to inform you so you can make educated decisions on how to protect yourself and your family.

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Most men don’t think of their prostates until they are unfortunately diagnosed with prostate cancer. It is the 4th most diagnosed cancer in the world. Most men are able to survive and live a productive life if the prostate cancer is caught early. Tonight I will be discussing prostate cancer, what it is, what causes it, and the ways that we men can fight against it. Tonight’s podcast is entitled Men’s Health: Prostate Cancer & What We Can Do to Fight It.

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Artificial intelligence has been the theme of many sci-fi books and movies. Whether it’s a cool feature we see a movie hero use or reading about a robot army that takes over the world. In regard to healthcare AI is currently used in some aspects and it has the potential to significantly change and impact healthcare for the better. Tonight I will be discussing, “How AI Can Influence the future of Healthcare.

May is stress awareness month. We all wish that life was stress free, but fortunately and unfortunately it is not. Some stress can cause you to stay sharp and on your toes and it can help to build character and help aid the thought process in ways of coming to a solution. However, too much stress or constant stress can cause health problems and actually end up sending you to an early grave. What we have to do is to balance our lives and not worry or fret about things that we cannot control. I am going to discuss stress, stress related health problems, foods that con contribute to stress, foods that reduce stress, and ways to deal with stress in our daily lives. Please feel free to check out the latest merchandise at the Living Healthy Podcast store.

The ability to breath is one of those things that we take for granted until we are not able to do it on our own. In our defense our breathing is controlled by the autonomic nervous system so we don’t have to think about breathing. It is only when we have a lung ailment and have to struggle to breath does it become apparent. I will be discussing common lung problems. In addition I will cover exercises and simple things that we can do on our own to improve lung function. Then I will be finishing up by talking about foods that we can eat to keep our lungs in the best condition possible. Please feel free to check out the latest merchandise at the Living Healthy Podcast store.

March is multiple myeloma awareness month and awareness is vital in trying to tackle cancer. Multiple myeloma can be very aggressive and depending on when it is caught patients are sometimes given only 5 years to live. We can’t change our DNA or genetic markers but spreading awareness and understanding the disease and monitoring our health are things that we can do to help fight the disease. Please feel free to check out the latest merchandise at the Living Healthy Podcast store.

March is national kidney month, this is the time when agencies all over the United States raise awareness to this silent disease. Much like hypertension very few people find out they have kidney disease until it has advanced drastically. 37 million Americans suffer from the disease. I have decided to talk about kidney disease and ways to help cleanse and take care of our kidneys naturally.

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We all use plastic it is a normal part of our lives. Plastic is used in everything from key fobs, toothbrushes, cell phones, TV’s, cars, houses, and space shuttles. Some would ask, where would we be if it were not for plastic to create everyday products that we use? That being said not all plastic is good for you. Especially when it comes to packaging our foods and drinks. There are plastic packaging, plastic utensils and plastic drinkware that are questionable. So tonight I will be talking about food safety in regard to plastic and I will touch a bit on food safety in general. Tonight’s podcast is entitled The Truth Behind Plastic & Food Safety.

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A new year is always an exciting time to get yourself on track to living the lifestyle that you want that will deliver optimal health and happiness. It goes without saying that the number one resolution is to get in shape. The primary way to get in shape is to diet or to obtain a diet that will help to aid in the desired goal we are looking for. Tonight I will be discussing fasting, cleansing, and six diet plans that can help you lose weight and get in shape. 

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 When it comes to healthcare we don’t really look into two of the most influential dynamics that can have an effect on outcome. These are the value based and fee for service models. Tonight I will briefly touch on their differences, pros and cons, as well as what it means for us and our healthcare system.

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Just like in human food and products there can be carcinogens and questionable chemicals that are used in pet food and products. Tonight I will be discussing natural ways to care for our pets which covers food, snacks, toys, preventative care, and exercise.

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Everyone wants to give their children the best. As long as you provide the tools they need, you have done the best that you can. Tonight I will be discussing the many things we can do as parents to help strengthen our children’s intellect, their way of thinking, and their problem solving skills. I will be covering learning in the womb, learning during a child’s developmental ages, learning during the pre teen & teenage years, and I will even touch on home schooling

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Not all toothpastes are considered equal. There are some questionable chemicals that are used and some of them can make you sick if taken in large amounts. That is why some tubes have the warning, “Do Not Swallow.” Others chemicals are known toxins and can be potential carcinogens. Now in addition to discussing toothpaste, I will also mention mouthwash, dental floss, and some other things involving oral care.

Plant based meats are a welcome alternative to traditional meat. However, plant based meats are often made with chemicals, flavorings,  and added colors that offset their perceived advantage. Not to mention some of the chemicals are potential carcinogens. Tonight I will discuss what's really in plant based meat. 

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Out of the 7 billion people that populate the earth, 2 billion are overweight or obese. There are proven diets replete with foods that are ideal for weight loss. But that is only half of the picture. The other half is exercising or tuning the body in order to burn calories to get the weight off and to keep it off. Tonight I will be going over some exercises that you can use to lose weight.

What if I told you that there are certain things that you can do to ward off eye problems and drastically improve eye health. There are natural, simple, and productive ways to do this. We just have to implement them and dedicate ourselves to improving our eye health. Tonight I will go over the eye and what we can do to improve and bolster eye health.

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May is National Hepatitis month and according to the Journal of Hepatology, 2 million people die annually around the world due to liver disease. This is the perfect time to talk about the liver and how important it is to human health Tonight I will be discussing some common liver issues. In addition I will be discussing ways we can improve liver health and function.

Help for addiction

The covid-19 pandemic has changed the world and the world has changed with it. Virtual healthcare and telehealth appointments are now a part of our normal lives. In this podcast I will review virtual healthcare and telehealth appointments and the ins and outs of insurance as well as how it impacts our daily lives. 

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As you know March is officially “Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month.” I have decided to talk about the complex and fascinating subject of hematology. I will pick where I left off discussing one more type of anemia and then what we can do health wise in regard to the many types of anemia. Then I will discuss blood disorders & blood cancers. Hematology: How to Live Healthy with Blood Disorders Part 2. 

Below are the links that I promised during the podcast. 

It is no secret that eating healthy improves health. Eating healthy decreases the risk of cardiovascular ailments, obesity, kidney disease, and diabetes. Eating healthy can also improve mood and mental health. It makes sense as the cliché states that you are what you eat. Poor nutrition can propagate or exacerbate depression, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health issues.

Below are the links and numbers I promised to post from the podcast. 

National Center for PTSD  

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ 

800-273-8255 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Allergies are a problem that many people face. They can be an inconvenience and they can also be profoundly detrimental resulting in death. Although allergies can be overlooked as not being as serious as other chronic illnesses. Allergies are a growing concern as Millions of Americans suffer from allergies every year. This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast series. 

Here is the link regarding Madaya Mcpike and the FDA banning sulfites in produce.

Per- and Polyfluoralkyl substances or PFAS are manmade chemicals that were introduced in the 1940’s. These chemicals were created with the very best intentions to make life easier and to be useful in modern life. However, these same chemicals have been linked to endocrine disruption, infertility, birth defects, and cancer. 

Here are the two links that I mentioned in the podcast.