Falling Through the Cracks: Feel alive and thrive
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsFalling through the cracks will help you take back your health and thrive through every day, instead of surviving. Each week we’ll give you tools and advice on how to get your health back. In our society a lot of people are feeling unwell, and their doctors aren’t able to help them. Given bills of health, their lab tests are normal, but they are in excruciating pain and debilitating fatigue. This is Dr Risk’s story, and she eventually had to help herself through a very long journey to the health she has now. Dr. Risk has dedicated her life to guiding those who have fallen through the cracks in our health care system to achieve wellness so they can live their lives, instead of just surviving. Tune in to Falling Through the Cracks,on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.
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Episodes
The Five Elements of Hormones
December 28, 2015 08:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBFive element theory is one of the major systems used in Chinese Medicine to diagnose, treat and recover connections within the body, organ systems and environment. Dr. Ashley Abbs uses the theories of wood, fire, water, wind, and earth to help direct her in her acupuncture, herbal and lifestyle advice for those struggling with fertility or hormone imbalances. She will explain her gentle approach to find where the imbalances are in a patient’s life.
True Hope
December 21, 2015 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBThose with Mental Health disorders often find themselves in a viscous cycle of dealing with the depression, anxiety or mood fluctuations that affect them day to day, as well as medication and its side effects. The touching story of True Hope founder Anthony Stephan has changed many lives. The empowerment of the supplement regimes he has created has pulled the pieces together and is offering hope. We will hear this story, and learn what it has inspired him to do so save his family and help oth...
Mercury Maddness
December 14, 2015 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBDental work can have detrimental effects on our health, but is often the last thing we think about when something goes wrong. Amalgam or ”Silver” fillings are 50% mercury and can cause various health problems associated with mercury exposure, including neurological symptoms, fatigue and weakened immunity. Over the years we have put trust in our dentists, not realizing the effects it has had on us. Leo Cashman will help us learn how to take charge of our dental health, from choosing a qualifie...
Caregiver Challenges
December 07, 2015 08:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBAn unspoken challenge in illness is the stress it has on families and those who are caregivers. We are speaking with Doug and Shelagh Winkler, who have struggled with a family illness. They will tell us the struggles they faced. Anna Mann is with the Alberta Caregivers association and she will help us define this roll, and learn what we can do if we are in this situation.
The Orchestration of Health
November 30, 2015 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBWhen dealing with chronic illness, we are often forced to look outside the box so that we don’t fall through the cracks. Baja Medgate is a health and wellness clinic in Mexico that focuses on individualized treatments for those suffering from chronic illnesses.
The Light at the End of the Lyme Tunnel
November 23, 2015 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBLyme Disease is an epidemic that is spreading across North America. Unfortunately, it is hard to diagnose, and hard to treat. Dr. Risk is speaking with a Lyme patient, Jillian Augey, to discuss the difficulties in getting a diagnosis, and treatment. Jillian is involved in her community with Lyme Light Society and is dedicated to bringing awareness to this disease.
Grounding in the age of electronics
November 16, 2015 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBWe are all constantly exposed to electromagnetic frequencies, more than we ever have before. Our daily lives include cell phones, wifi and computers. Tune in on Monday to learn more about how this affects your health, and what you can do about it. Dr. Risk will be speaking with Jean Gallick of EarthCalm, a company that specializes in EMF protection.
How to Improve Your Beauty Sleep
November 09, 2015 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBSleep is essential to keep you physically and mentally healthy, but it is estimated that 50-70 million US adults have a sleep disorder. It can range from just a stressful time with some sleepless nights, to a chronic insomnia disorder. In this episode, Dr. Risk and Dr. Mazurin discuss the necessity of sleep, what can go wrong, and how to help yourself on those night you are tossing and turning.
From the Inside Out
November 02, 2015 08:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBMany of us don’t realize the high toxic burden that our bodies are dealing with. Our bodies are coping, but they are not thriving while they are working through the daily load. With Dr. Rebecca Risk and her guest Dr. Janelle Murphy we are taken through a description of detoxing, and what the process can look like. For most people it can be as simple as a diet change, and for others it can be as complicated as their genetics. Join us to find out causes of toxicity, and how you can over come...
Food For Thought
October 26, 2015 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBThe importance of food in understanding health brings us back to the basics of Chinese Medicine. Our guts are 80% of our immune system, and any disharmony can create health problems. Dr. Risk and Dr. Casey talk about some of the basics, and the most common cause of digestive and health disharmonies.
Starting the Journey to wellness
October 19, 2015 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBDr. Risk and Dr. Abbs share their own stories on their health problems and how they found wellness. Both had to take their health in their own hands, and have dedicated their lives to helping others. Being your own health advocate can be the most important thing you do, and the hardest. Join us to hear more, and tips on how to find help.