Family Health with Dr. Lex
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to Family Health with Dr. Lex! Listen along as Board Certified Family Medicine Doctor Alexis Hugelmeyer interviews her physician colleagues on topics that will help keep you and your family safe and healthy.
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Gender Affirmation Surgery with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Elda Fisher
November 11, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBEvery once in a while I come across a physician who is so inspirational and does the most meaningful work in medicine. So, I always jump at the chance to interview them. Dr. Elda Fisher is one of those doctors. Now, this episode is not going to resonate with everyone in my usual audience. But this is FAMILY HEALTH. For those people looking to pursue gender affirmation surgery, it can be hard to find information and resources. So if you know someone who might benefit from this info...
Permission to Experience Pleasure with Ob/Gyn Dr. Sadaf Lodhi
November 04, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBLike so many others, I used to cringe when my parents or others would talk about sex. And it wasn't really until I was in my professional life helping others find solutions to difficulties or dissatisfaction in their own sex lives that I developed the language and confidence to discuss it openly. Today's guest Ob/Gyn Dr. Sadaf Lodhi and I share common goals of empowering our patients to explore their bodies, become confident expressing their needs and feel comfortable having conversations a...
Redefining Skincare with Dermatologist Dr. Keira Barr
October 28, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBI was so pleasantly surprised by the conversation I had with Dr. Keira Barr. I thought this would be a discussion about which products to use and how to wash and things to avoid and when to seek a dermatologist. Ya know, the standard stuff. But this is not your mama's skincare routine y'all. Dr. Barr's philosophy and approach to helping women reveal their best image and live fully in their own skin is unlike anything you have heard before. Listen in to this raw, honest, feel-good conv...
Fibromyalgia with Rheumatologist Dr. Martina Ziegenbein
October 21, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIf you have chronic pain or know someone who has, chances are you have heard of Fibromyalgia. But not many people know exactly what it is or where it comes from. In fact, many patients and doctors alike have doubted whether or not Fibromyalgia is even a real disease! Well, indeed it is. In this episode, Board Certified Rheumatologist Dr. Martina Ziegenbein and I are demystifying the diagnosis by answering to the following questions: *************** What is fibromyalgia? How do we dia...
Culinary Medicine with OB/GYN Dr. Basma Faris
October 14, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBFOOD IS MEDICINE! It's about as ancient a remedy as we have. But since pharmacology became a mainstream treatment, it seems that using our diet to help ourselves has fallen by the wayside. Luckily we have friends like Dr. Basma Faris, an Ob/Gyn who started her career as a Registered Dietician and now uses Culinary Medicine to teach patients how to regain control of their health with food as part of their treatment plan. Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine are two fields that are making a g...
Flourishing with Internist Dr. Rebecca Lauderdale
October 07, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBHave you ever felt stuck? Like you should feel grateful for what you have in your life but there's something tugging at you saying "there's more?" Have you felt like you want to improve, change, grow, feel better / happier / more? Well, this episode is for you.... Dr. Rebecca Lauderdale is an expert in Flourishing, not just surviving, but Thriving. And she has so much juicy goodness to share with us. In this episode we talked about the many ways we can evaluate and change our lives...
Time Management with Gastroenterologist Dr. Kirthi Lilley
September 30, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBTime Management is not usually considered a health topic. But like so many episodes on this podcast, we are talking about making lifestyle changes in order to optimize our health, wellness and happiness. Time freedom is an invaluable asset but can be hard to find. Fortunately, Dr. Kirthi Lilley is an expert and has joined me to talk about all things Time Management! *************** Dr. Kirthi Lilley is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist working in the VA Health System and is the Ass...
Living with Bipolar Disorder with Family Physician Dr. Alison Baum
September 23, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBYou know I love advocating for accessibility and equity in mental healthcare, so I was especially excited to speak with Dr. Alison Baum. She is a Family Physician living with Bipolar Disorder and has been brave enough to share her story for the first time here on this podcast. She is living proof that you can live a healthy, fulfilling life while managing mental illness. I am honored to share her story and amplify her voice. In this episode we covered so much, including the following:...
Grow Your Wealthy Mindset with Ophthalmologist Dr. Elisa Chiang
September 16, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWe don't often think of money as a health topic, but being savvy with our finances can not only impact our quality of life, but can be really important in case of a medical emergency. In this episode Dr. Elisa Chiang and I had such a great conversation about Growing a Wealthy Mindset in which we answered the following questions: *************** - As an ophthalmologist, how did Dr. Chiang become an expert in money management? - What are the advantages of investing early in life even if you...
Prophylactic Mastectomy with ER Physician Dr. Hala Sabry
August 26, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBI am such a fangirl in this episode. Seriously, Dr. Hala Sabry is one of the most prominent names in medicine, and for good reason! Not only has she created a network of over 116K women physicians but she has used her leadership position to educate, empower and inspire patients and physicians worldwide. Today she is telling her very personal story from a different perspective: as a patient who underwent bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. We had such a great conversation in which we ans...
Prophylactic Mastectomy with Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Hala Sabry
August 26, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBI am such a fangirl in this episode. Seriously, Dr. Hala Sabry is one of the most prominent names in medicine, and for good reason! Not only has she created a network of over 116K women physicians but she has used her leadership position to educate, empower and inspire patients and physicians worldwide. Today she is telling her very personal story from a different perspective: as a patient who underwent bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. We had such a great conversation in which we ans...
Setting Boundaries with Psychiatrist Dr. Maryna Mammoliti
August 18, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBThis is a good one that I know lots of people need to hear, myself included. So many of us lack the skills or the confidence to establish boundaries which can make or keep us unhealthy, unhappy and unfulfilled. Luckily, the friends of our show are experts who are excited to help us learn. In this episode, Psychiatrist Dr. Maryna Mammoliti and I discuss Setting Healthy Boundaries. She offers insightful examples to help us understand why setting boundaries is so important to maintaining ...
The Self-Care Formula Everyone Needs to Know with Radiologist Dr. Robyn Tiger
May 27, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBWe've spoken extensively about the harmful effects of chronic stress, but in this episode Board Certified Radiologist Dr. Robyn Tiger and I discuss how learning complete self-care can reverse symptoms, improve functional capacity, quality of life and longevity. This is a game-changing episode called The Self-Care Formula Everyone Needs to Know. In it we offer answers to the following questions: *************** - How did Dr. Tiger safe her own life? - Did modern medicine fail her? - What...
Alpha Gal Syndrome with Internist/Pediatrician Dr. Laura Diefendorf
May 21, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBMost people have heard of the most common tick-borne illnesses like Lyme & Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Many have heard of Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis & Tularemia. But most doctors aren't even familiar with one of the most recently discovered tick-related illnesses called Alpha Gal Syndrome. I know I hadn't learned of it until I moved to the South. I feel fortunate to have done this interview with Board Certified Internist/Pediatrician Dr. Laura Diefendorf. In this podcast episode you...
Healing Your Inner Critic with Ob/GYN Dr. Priyanka Venugopal
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBYou know that little voice in your head saying you can do better or more? That you're not good enough, successful enough? That you aren't worthy of what you have or that you should feel guilty for wanting more? Women have an inherent inner critic thats been cultivated by society for decades. That voice contributes to the heaviness we feel emotionally and physically… learning to listen and heal this inner critic is really the most joyous way to lose weight (on the scale and for our minds...
Navigating Life Transitions with OB/GYN Dr. Radhika Sharma
May 06, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBYou've made it! You have the career, the partner, the family you envisioned. But you're heavy, exhausted & you keep hearing that voice in your head & your heart. It's quiet at first, but grows as time passes. It's saying: "What if there's more? What if I want to change, do something different? These are the questions Dr. Radhika Sharma asked herself. She was stuck in the proverbial quick sand. Walking through the door of her garage after a long day of work, with one arm full of groceri...
End of Life Planning with Hospitalist Dr. Ciri Press
April 29, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBI know, I know… no one wants to talk about death and dying. But in this episode, Board Certified Hospitalist Dr. Ciri Press and I tackle this tough topic - End of Life Planning & Advance Directives. We are breaking down your options and why it’s so important to start having conversations about your end-of-life care. Whether you’re young and healthy, living with chronic medical problems, are in the later season of life, OR if you are involved in the care of a loved one, this episode is a g...
So, You Want to Become a Runner? with Run Coach Dr. Michelle Quirk
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBHave you ever tried to become a runner? How many times have you started and stopped and started again only to find that it doesn't stick? The answer for me is countless. *************** In this episode, Pediatrician and Certified Run Coach Dr. Michelle Quirk and I tackle the question, So, You Want to Become a Runner? For those out there who would like to try running, maybe for the 2nd or 50th time, and make it stick, we have got you covered with answers to all your questions including...
So, You Want to Become a Runner? with Pediatrician & Run Coach Dr. Michelle Quirk
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBHave you ever tried to become a runner? How many times have you started and stopped and started again only to find that it doesn't stick? The answer for me is countless. *************** In this episode, Pediatrician and Certified Run Coach Dr. Michelle Quirk and I tackle the question, So, You Want to Become a Runner? For those out there who would like to try running, maybe for the 2nd or 50th time, and make it stick, we have got you covered with answers to all your questions including...
Intro to Botox & Fillers with ER Physician Dr. Judith Borger
April 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Judith Borger and I discuss Botox & Fillers including answers to the following questions: - What procedures does Dr. Borger do in her practice? - How did Dr. Borger transition from a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to an Aesthetic Physician? - How do your interests in your appearance change as you get older? - How does someone begin to learn about the aesthetic procedures that are available and where to go to get them done? - What are some red flags for injectors...
Intro to Botox & Fillers with Dr. Judith Borger
April 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Judith Borger and I discuss Botox & Fillers including answers to the following questions: - What procedures does Dr. Borger do in her practice? - How did Dr. Borger transition from a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to an Aesthetic Physician? - How do your interests in your appearance change as you get older? - How does someone begin to learn about the aesthetic procedures that are available and where to go to get them done? - What are some red flags for injectors...
How to Get the High Quality Sleep You Dream Of with Sleep Specialist Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
March 25, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown and I discuss How to Get the High Quality Sleep You Dream Of, including answers to the following questions: - As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, how did Dr. Brown become interested in Sleep Medicine as a means of helping families improve their health? - How does sleep deprivation affect other parts of our life - such as work, relationships, parenting? - What is "sleep hygiene?" - What does a proper sleep environment look like? - What is social jet lag? - ...
Approaching Weight Issues in Children with Pediatrician Dr. Sheila Carroll
March 18, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Sheila Carroll and I discuss Approaching Weight Issues in Children including answers to the following questions: - How did Dr. Carroll get into coaching children and their families improve their weight? - How does Dr. Carroll direct the conversation around a child's weight? - Can the parent's concern about weight affect the child negatively? - How did Dr. Carroll's experience at a young age affect her weight mindset? - What is the general approach to discussing weight i...
Unexplained Infertility & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist Dr. Alexander Kofinas
March 03, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this very special episode, my own doctor Dr. Alexander Kofinas & I discuss Unexplained Infertility & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss including answers to the following questions: - How did Dr. Kofinas identify my condition & save the lives of my two babies? - Why should specialists practice with the mindset of a general practitioner? - What is Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)? - How does someone desiring pregnancy know which type of doctor to see? - Why does Dr. Kofinas consider an "IVF failure" ...
Sjogren's, Autoimmune Disease & Approaching Invisible Illness with Allergy / Immunologist Dr. Kara Wada
February 25, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThe incidence of autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, psoriasis, thyroid disease and even diabetes has skyrocketed. They can present with a wide constellation of symptoms, both vague and specific, but can be difficult to diagnose. While we have made tremendous strides in the treatment of autoimmune disease, there are many important considerations that can affect the course of illness and quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Kara Wada and I discuss Sjogren's,...
The Global Effects of Stress with Critical Care Dr. Stephanie Freeman
February 19, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWELCOME TO SEASON 3! I'm so happy you're here. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Freeman and I discuss The Global Effects of Stress including answers to the following questions: - How has the stress of the pandemic affected physicians? - How does stress contribute to acute and chronic illnesses? - What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect our health? - How do external stressors cause internal stress? - What are examples of Adverse Childhood Experiences? - How do Adve...
COVID-19 Update for 2022 with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Rajeev Fernando
December 24, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBDr. Fernando is back to give us an update as we enter into 2022. We discussed all things... - Omicron - Vaccine safety for kids - Boosters - Travelling safely - Navigating the holidays - Predictions for 2022 For more information from Dr. Fernando check out: www.chiraj.com
Emotional Regulation & Positive Parenting with Family Physician Dr. Carly Crewe
November 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBEach year 1 in 5 women will experience a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and so many others. Women are twice as likely as men to experience any of those conditions, yet are less likely to seek treatment for their symptoms. Barriers to women accessing help include cost / lack of insurance, lack of awareness to treatment options, lack of time, lack of accessible resources and stigma. My guest today is on a mission to destigmatize women's mental health issues and...
Grief, Loss & Resilience with Grief Coach AmarAtma Khalsa
November 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBLosing a loved one is one of the most painful human experiences. The grief that follows can be deep and prolonged. But there are skills we can learn to help us when grief of any kind finds us. I absolutely loved conversing with and learning from AmarAtma Khalsa about Grief, Loss and Resilience. We hope this episode brings you some hope! *************** In this episode, AmarAtma and I discuss Healing Pain from Grief including answers to the following questions: - How did AmarAtma beco...
Thriving Through Grief with Executive Coach Dr. Yvonne Ator
November 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBHave you or someone you love experienced grief? We all have. We usually think about grief as it relates to the loss of a loved one. But in today's episode Dr. Yvonne Ator and I are discussing grief as it relates to all the other types of loss we may encounter... the loss of a job, a friendship, your health, a marriage, a child going away to college, the ability to bear children, and so many more. Dr. Ator is passionate about helping people, especially physicians, thrive through their ...
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome with Cardiologist Dr. Christy Huff
October 25, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you or someone you love been prescribed a benzodiazepine like Xanax, Ativan, Valium, Librium, Restoril or Klonopin? Did you know that they: - are among the most commonly prescribed psychotropic medications in the U.S.? - have significant potential for physical dependence and addiction? - can cause life-threatening overdose or withdrawal syndrome? - should be tapered and not stopped abruptly? My guest today is on a mission to educate and inform patients and physicians about benzos! **...
The Biology of Trauma with Addiction Medicine Physician Dr. Aimie Apigian
October 22, 2021 15:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIf you live in a human body, this show is for you. And if you haven't heard about Trauma Informed Care, you should learn about it now as it will change the way healthcare is delivered to our patients. Trauma is not a specific event. It is an experience or the way someone experiences an event. The experience of trauma or traumatic events become part of our biology. Therefore the Trauma-Informed approach to healing is to first give our bodies the tools to deal with the negative impact of t...
Get Your Sexy Back After Breast Cancer with Sex Therapist Dr. Melanie Modjoros
October 08, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, Sex Therapist Dr. Melanie Modjoros & I discuss Getting Your Sexy Back After Breast Cancer including answers to the following questions: *************** - What is a sexual medicine counselor and how did Dr. Modjoros become one? - Why are patients, especially women, reluctant to discuss dissatisfaction in their intimate / sex lives? - How can medical issues contribute to or exacerbate intimacy / sexuality issues? - What are the primary intimacy / sexuality issues related to l...
The Biology of Stress with Preventive Medicine Physician Dr. Jordana Rothschild
October 01, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode, Board Certified Public Health & Preventive Medicine Physician Dr. Jordana Rothschild & I discuss The Biology of Stress including answers to the following questions: *************** - Is stress harmful? - What is the physiologic mechanism of stress? - How does stress change the body? - How does the body adapt to stress? - Does the body know the difference between life-threatening stress and small stressors? - Can we retrain our brains to reduce our stress? - What is DI...
Patient Self-Advocacy with Family Physician Dr. Catherine Harmon-Toomer
September 03, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode, Family Physician Dr. Catherine Harmon-Toomer & I discuss Patient Self-Advocacy including answers to the following questions: *************** - How did Dr. Toomer's own health scare lead her to a career as a patient advocate coach? - Why does Dr. Toomer use weight loss / management as the center of her practice? - Why don't patients visit a Lifestyle Medicine or Preventive Medicine doctor before they become ill? - Why do patients with multiple medical problems sometimes have...
Uncompromising Intimacy with Intimacy Expert Dr. Alexandra Stockwell
August 27, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBIn this episode, Intimacy Expert Dr. Alexandra Stockwell & I discuss Uncompromising Intimacy including answers to the following questions: - Why is it taboo to talk about sex and intimacy? - Do we have to choose between a stable, supportive friendship type of relationship and a fiery, passionate one? Or can we have it all? - How does the show Sex / Life reflect the loneliness and isolation that can develop in a relationship over time? - What happens when the romance in a relationship star...
Superwoman Complex with Family Physician Dr. Nicole Swiner
August 20, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode, Board Certified Family Physician Dr. Nicole Swiner & I discuss The Superwoman Complex including answers to the following questions: - How did Doc Swiner realize she was burned out? - How does the stress of trying to do it all relate to illness? - How are busy people supposed to find more time for self care? - What are some strategies to optimize your productivity and thus leave more time for self-care? - How do you find / make time for self-care? - How can you optimize your...
Menopause with Gynecologist Dr. Hajira Yasmin
July 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIn this episode, Board Certified Ob/GYN Dr. Hajira Yasmin & I discuss Menopause & Treatment Options / Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) including answers to the following questions: - What is menopause? - How are women with symptoms of menopause evaluated? - Should women be expected to just live with symptoms of menopause? - Why is lifestyle so important to the menopausal woman? - How do hormones affect overall health? - What can we do to prepare for menopause? - What are the non-medication...
Intuitive Eating with Lifestyle Medicine Physician Dr. Lynn Stiff
July 16, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, dietician-turned-Board Certified Family & Lifestyle Medicine Physician Dr. Lynn Stiff & I discuss Intuitive & Mindful Eating including answers to the following questions: - Why did Dr. Stiff go to medical school after becoming a dietitian? - How does our lifestyle affect our health? - What is Lifestyle Medicine? - How does LIfestyle Medicine differ from Integrative Medicine? - Can supplements & botanicals dangerous? - How are your nutrition & weight related to your ove...
Recovering from Burnout & Perfectionism with Internist Dr. Kara Pepper
July 09, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, Board Certified Internist Dr. Kara Pepper and I discuss Recovering from Burnout & Perfectionism including answers to the following questions: - How do women begin to assess who we are , what we like and what we want to do? - How do we find our calling? - Why do we allow ourselves to live with a certain level of discomfort? - How do we identify, acknowledge & honor our needs? - What is burnout? - How do we deal with shaming from other people, especially other people w...
Preparing for Common Family Emergencies with Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Anne-Caroline Norman
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this episode, Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Anne-Caroline Norman and I discuss Preparing for Common Family Emergencies including answers to the following questions: - Is COVID improving and will we be able to travel again soon? - What are the most common family emergencies we can prepare our home and family for? - What do we need to prepare for wound care, allergic reactions and pain? - What supplies should we bring when travelling? - How do we know a situation is...
Preparing for Common Family Emergencies with Emergency Physician Dr. Anne-Caroline Norman
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this episode, Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Anne-Caroline Norman and I discuss Preparing for Common Family Emergencies including answers to the following questions: - Is COVID improving and will we be able to travel again soon? - What are the most common family emergencies we can prepare our home and family for? - What do we need to prepare for wound care, allergic reactions and pain? - What supplies should we bring when travelling? - How do we know a situation is...
Preparing for Common Family Emergencies with ER Physician Dr. Anne-Caroline Norman
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this episode, Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Anne-Caroline Norman and I discuss Preparing for Common Family Emergencies including answers to the following questions: - Is COVID improving and will we be able to travel again soon? - What are the most common family emergencies we can prepare our home and family for? - What do we need to prepare for wound care, allergic reactions and pain? - What supplies should we bring when travelling? - How do we know a situation is...
Mindfulness & Meditation in Medicine with Pulmonologist Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang
June 25, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode, Board Certified Pulmonologist and Mindfulness teacher Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang and I discuss Mindfulness and Meditation in Medicine including answers to the following questions: - What is Integrative Medicine? - How does it differ from Complementary and Alternative Medicine? - How did Dr. Liang’s personal experience with cancer lead her to become a mindfulness instructor? - How did Complementary and Integrative Medicine help Dr. Liang during her cancer and treatment? - Wh...
Healthy Sleep for Infants and Children with Pediatrician / Sleep Expert Dr. Nilong Vyas
June 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn this episode, Board Certified Pediatrician & Sleep Expert Dr. Nilong Vyas and I discuss Healthy Sleep for Infants and Children including answers to the following questions: - How can expectant families prepare to welcome baby home? - Whats is the best way for families develop good sleep habits from the birth? - Do newborns need a sleep schedule? - Is it possible to breastfeed and create a healthy sleep schedule? - Does sleep training, or the Cry-It-Out Method, work? Is it harmfu...
Whole Heart Health with Cardiologist Dr. Nicole Harkin
May 21, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, Board Certified Cardiologist Dr. Nicole Harkin and I discuss Whole Heart Health including answers to the following questions: - How do you identify and reduce cardiovascular risk if you have a strong family history? - How much does stress contribute to the development of heart disease and what can we do to reduce stress? - Does heart disease really begin in childhood? - How do we encourage more young people to engage in a heart healthy lifestyle? - Which diet is best f...
EFT Tapping with Mind-Body Medicine Specialist Dr. Kim D'Eramo
May 15, 2021 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Kim D'Eramo and I explore EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique - to Reverse Pain, Illness and Fatigue. Dr. D'Eramo explains how EFT works, how to do it yourself and gives us additional resources to further our knowledge and experience with EFT. ***************** Kim D'Eramo, D.O. is a board certified Emergency Medicine physician who attended residency at Emory University. She is a conscious physician, bestselling author of The MindBody Tool Kit, and founder of The Am...
COVID-19 Update with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Rajeev Fernando
May 08, 2021 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode, Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Rajeev Fernando and I discuss COVID-19 including answers to the following questions: - How did the pandemic start and how did it get so bad? - How did Dr. Fernando get involved in public education on coronavirus? - How is the US doing with the vaccine program? - How do we reach herd immunity? - What do we need to be able to return to normal? - When will we be able to travel internationally? - Are the vaccines safe? Were they rushed to produ...
Introducing the Family Health with Dr. Lex Podcast hosted by Dr. Nii Darko
April 30, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode, Board Certified Trauma Surgeon Dr. Nii Darko interviews ME. Together we discuss: - Why I decided to start a podcast, - What is Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulation, - What is the difference between and M.D. and a D.O. - What is the difference between a D.O. and a chiropractor, - How Preventive Medicine and Therapeutic Lifestyle changes can help you live a healthier life, - What are the goals of the podcast, - How patients can find reliable information,...