The Longevity Podcast: Optimizing HealthSpan & MindSpan
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingExplore the science and strategies of enhancing LifeSpan, MindSpan, and well-being with The Longevity Podcast. Join Dr. Trinh's team as they speak with leading experts from health, medicine, and other fields to gain insights and practical advice on how to live longer and better.
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Healing with Light: Exploring Red Light Therapy
May 30, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this enlightening episode of The Longevity Podcast, Mohammadamin Cheraghi welcomes nutritionist and wellness expert, Penny Foskaris, to explore the transformative world of red light therapy. With over 5,000 clients helped through her Anaheim-based Foskaris Wellness, Penny shares her in-depth knowledge and personal experiences with this innovative treatment. Penny explains the science behind red light therapy, detailing how different spectrums of light, particularly in the 600-800 nanomet...
Community Conversations: Addressing Healthcare Disparities
May 02, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode, we explore the complex landscape of health equity and the initiatives aimed at bridging gaps in healthcare access and outcomes. Join us as we delve into innovative strategies to empower underrepresented communities to navigate both healthcare and the clinical trial process effectively. We learn that the lifespan of a black person in the US is 7 years shorter than a white person. Throughout our conversation, we uncover the challenges faced by marginalized communities and ...
Financial Triumphs and Cinematic Dreams: An Inspiring Journey Revealed
January 12, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBAbout the Guest: Meet Amy Nitao, a multifaceted entrepreneur, licensed commercial real estate agent, and financial advisor dedicated to promoting financial health. Based in Orange County, California, Amy is the owner of Kaname, LLC, where she leverages her expertise as a business consultant to assist clients in establishing diverse ventures, from cafes to professional service offices. Her role as the executive producer of Song Lang (2018), a feature film shot in Vietnam, has earned internat...
Health Talks with Dr. Trinh | Financial Triumphs and Cinematic Dreams: An Inspiring Journey Revealed
January 12, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBAbout the Guest: Meet Amy Nitao, a multifaceted entrepreneur, licensed commercial real estate agent, and financial advisor dedicated to promoting financial health. Based in Orange County, California, Amy is the owner of Kaname, LLC, where she leverages her expertise as a business consultant to assist clients in establishing diverse ventures, from cafes to professional service offices. Her role as the executive producer of Song Lang (2018), a feature film shot in Vietnam, has earned internat...
Health Talks with Dr. Trinh | A Candid Conversation on Elderly Advocacy and Community Building
December 29, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBAbout the Guest: Introducing Lisa Jenkins, a seasoned professional with an illustrious 25-year career in the private sector, where she demonstrated exemplary leadership in building multi-million dollar businesses across the printing, technology, and chemical industries on a global scale. Fuelled by a lifelong passion for community service, Lisa took on the role of President and CEO at the Council on Aging – Southern California in 2012. In this capacity, she passionately drives the organiz...
A Candid Conversation on Elderly Advocacy and Community Building
December 29, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBAbout the Guest: Introducing Lisa Jenkins, a seasoned professional with an illustrious 25-year career in the private sector, where she demonstrated exemplary leadership in building multi-million dollar businesses across the printing, technology, and chemical industries on a global scale. Fuelled by a lifelong passion for community service, Lisa took on the role of President and CEO at the Council on Aging – Southern California in 2012. In this capacity, she passionately drives the organiz...
Beyond Borders: Navigating the Mind, Body, and Faith Connection
December 15, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBAbout the Guest: In the world of psychiatry, Dr. Timothy R. Jennings stands as a distinguished figure, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the intersection of faith and mental health. A board-certified Christian psychiatrist, international speaker, and accomplished author, Dr. Jennings obtained his M.D. degree from the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1990. His journey extends beyond clinical practice; Dr. Jennings is the founder of Come and Reason Ministries, es...
Health Talks with Dr. Trinh | Beyond Borders: Navigating the Mind, Body, and Faith Connection
December 15, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBAbout the Guest: In the world of psychiatry, Dr. Timothy R. Jennings stands as a distinguished figure, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the intersection of faith and mental health. A board-certified Christian psychiatrist, international speaker, and accomplished author, Dr. Jennings obtained his M.D. degree from the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1990. His journey extends beyond clinical practice; Dr. Jennings is the founder of Come and Reason Ministries, es...
Transformative Change: A Journey to Weight Loss and Mindset Shift
December 01, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBAbout the Guest: Get ready to be inspired by Nadia Saadatmandi, a powerhouse in the realm of health and wellness. Her journey unfolds not just as a personal triumph but as a vibrant message of transformation. Nadia's magnetic presence on Instagram and YouTube reflects her commitment to a healthier, more empowered lifestyle. Nadia's story is one of remarkable achievements. Having conquered the challenges of being overweight and prediabetic, she emerged 25 pounds lighter and bursting with vi...
Health Talks with Dr. Trinh | Transformative Change: A Journey to Weight Loss and Mindset Shift
December 01, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBAbout the Guest: Get ready to be inspired by Nadia Saadatmandi, a powerhouse in the realm of health and wellness. Her journey unfolds not just as a personal triumph but as a vibrant message of transformation. Nadia's magnetic presence on Instagram and YouTube reflects her commitment to a healthier, more empowered lifestyle. Nadia's story is one of remarkable achievements. Having conquered the challenges of being overweight and prediabetic, she emerged 25 pounds lighter and bursting with vi...
The Art of Doing Good: Journey for Global Transformation
November 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBAbout the Guest: Jordan Nicholas Sukut, the visionary founder of Lionsberg, epitomizes the spirit of co-creation with a profound commitment to transforming intentions into reality. Having dedicated his career to building impactful projects, portfolios, and organizations, Jordan's journey took a transformative turn when he confronted the corruption and injustice prevalent in the Old World. Undeterred by the challenges, he sacrificed his Old Life and emerged with a newfound purpose—to gather ...
Health Talks with Dr. Trinh | The Art of Doing Good: Journey for Global Transformation
November 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBAbout the Guest: Jordan Nicholas Sukut, the visionary founder of Lionsberg, epitomizes the spirit of co-creation with a profound commitment to transforming intentions into reality. Having dedicated his career to building impactful projects, portfolios, and organizations, Jordan's journey took a transformative turn when he confronted the corruption and injustice prevalent in the Old World. Undeterred by the challenges, he sacrificed his Old Life and emerged with a newfound purpose—to gather ...
Unlocking the Healing Power of Food: Transforming Lives Through Tailored Nutrition
November 03, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBAbout the Guest: In 2000, Steve Brazeel founded SunTerra Produce, which has grown from a one-person produce brokerage firm into an industry-leading, full-service platform handling sales, marketing, farming, food safety, harvesting, storage, and distribution activities for specialty crop producers on over 5,000 acres throughout the US and Mexico. Prior to founding SunTerra, Steve held various sales and management positions for produce industry giants Sun World International and the DiMare ...
Health Talks with Dr. Trinh | Unlocking the Healing Power of Food: Transforming Lives Through Tailored Nutrition
November 03, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBAbout the Guest: In 2000, Steve Brazeel founded SunTerra Produce, which has grown from a one-person produce brokerage firm into an industry-leading, full-service platform handling sales, marketing, farming, food safety, harvesting, storage, and distribution activities for specialty crop producers on over 5,000 acres throughout the US and Mexico. Prior to founding SunTerra, Steve held various sales and management positions for produce industry giants Sun World International and the DiMare ...
Exploring Faith and Science: Navigating Life’s Spiritual Landscape
October 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBAbout the Guest: Rev. Dr. Ade Adebanjo is a medical doctor, a minister, and the author of the book ‘The House That Prayer Built.’ He is no stranger to impacting the lives of people around the world. After becoming a Medical Doctor at the age of 20 years old, he worked in the field of medicine until he received a divine call into the ministry in 1996, right from the beginning, he knew he was called to the nations, especially the nation of India. As Founder and President of AmbassAdé Interna...
Health Talks with Dr. Trinh | Exploring Faith and Science: Navigating Life’s Spiritual Landscape
October 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBAbout the Guest: Rev. Dr. Ade Adebanjo is a medical doctor, a minister, and the author of the book ‘The House That Prayer Built.’ He is no stranger to impacting the lives of people around the world. After becoming a Medical Doctor at the age of 20 years old, he worked in the field of medicine until he received a divine call into the ministry in 1996, right from the beginning, he knew he was called to the nations, especially the nation of India. As Founder and President of AmbassAdé Interna...
Health Talks with Dr. Trinh | Discover Various Ways to Enhance Home Safety and Prevent Household Accidents
October 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBAbout the Guest: Dave Riggle is a member of ‘Home Safety Advisors’, they are composed of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving the safety and well-being of their clients in their homes - helping individuals and families live independently and securely. They bring years of expertise in installing walk-in tubs, low-step showers, grab bars, stairlifts, ramps, railings, elevators, and fall alert systems. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Home safety tips to reduce fall...
Discover Various Ways to Enhance Home Safety and Prevent Household Accidents
October 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBAbout the Guest: Dave Riggle is a member of ‘Home Safety Advisors’, they are composed of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving the safety and well-being of their clients in their homes - helping individuals and families live independently and securely. They bring years of expertise in installing walk-in tubs, low-step showers, grab bars, stairlifts, ramps, railings, elevators, and fall alert systems. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Home safety tips to reduce fall...
Health Talks with Dr. Trinh | Discover How Nutripair Nourishes Solutions for Your Health Concerns
September 22, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBAbout the Guest: Catlin Tran is the Founder and CEO at Nutripair, it is an early-stage, tech-enabled health, and wellness company that helps people find the best foods for their dietary needs while simultaneously helping local restaurants increase revenue & attract diverse customers. Their mission is to generate accessibility in personalized nutrition for all dietary needs & socioeconomic statuses everywhere while shaping a future where every individual has control over their own health and...
Discover How Nutripair Nourishes Solutions for Your Health Concerns
September 22, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBAbout the Guest: Catlin Tran is the Founder and CEO at Nutripair, it is an early-stage, tech-enabled health, and wellness company that helps people find the best foods for their dietary needs while simultaneously helping local restaurants increase revenue & attract diverse customers. Their mission is to generate accessibility in personalized nutrition for all dietary needs & socioeconomic statuses everywhere while shaping a future where every individual has control over their own health and...
What is a DO? Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
September 08, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBAbout the Guests: Isobel Tweedt is a medical student at Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. As WesternU's Global Health Club President, Isobel leads students in international efforts to bring healthcare, education, and resources to communities in need. Locally, Isobel provides schools and scout troops with education on healthcare and pursuing a pre-med track. In particular, she uses her position as an SSA and medical student to support young women who may ...
Health Talks with Dr. Trinh | What is a DO? Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
September 08, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBAbout the Guests: Isobel Tweedt is a medical student at Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. As WesternU's Global Health Club President, Isobel leads students in international efforts to bring healthcare, education, and resources to communities in need. Locally, Isobel provides schools and scout troops with education on healthcare and pursuing a pre-med track. In particular, she uses her position as an SSA and medical student to support young women who may ...
Knowing Silicosis: The Inhalation of Silica Dust
August 25, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBAbout the Guest: Kate Chiang is a Clinical Research Associate and a Medical Student at University College Dublin. She is a TongueOut Youth Ambassador and also a Research and Development Scientist/Co-founder at KARE Biosciences. At KARE Biosciences, she continues to research the therapeutic benefits of Ramatroban, write manuscripts, apply for grants, create graphics, analyze data, run social media, and help with e-mail communications. She has been working to repurpose Ramatroban as an antith...
The Psychedelic Medication Experience
August 11, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBAbout the Guest: Dr. Daniel Rollings Karlin is the Chief Medical Officer of MindMed, which strives to advance psychiatry, healthcare, and health technology from clinical development to the bedside. He joined this company after MindMed bought HealthMode, a business where he was the co-founder and served as the CEO. Dr. Karlin received his psychiatric training at Tufts Medical Center.He went to the University of Colorado School of Medicine for medical school, Columbia University for undergrad...
The ‘Dklutr’ Effect: The Impact of a Digital Marketing Agency on Your Business
July 07, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBAbout the Guests: Carl and Anne Garcia are Founders of Team Dklutr, a digital marketing agency that believes in the seamless integration of vision and execution—eliminating the disconnect that often hinders progress. They help clients fill the gap between strategy and implementation through streamlining workflows for businesses and creative processes alike. In this episode, you’ll learn about: How hiring a digital marketing and VA support agency helps unclog your marketing and content cre...
Prioritizing Cognitive Well-being with Jim McAleer
June 02, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBAbout the Guest: Jim leads Alzheimer’s Orange County and its two adult day centers (Healthy Aging Center Acacia and Healthy Aging Center Laguna Woods), comprised of over 200 employees, in executing the agency’s mission. Additionally, he mentors and leads an Executive Team comprised of 4 highly-qualified and industry-experienced individuals, in developing and implementing the agency’s strategic plan. In this episode, you’ll learn: What is Donanemab Side effects of Aducanumab Early diagno...
THC and Your Heart: What You Need to Know with Dr. Alexander Schering
May 05, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBAbout the Guest: Dr. Alexander Schering has over two decades of experience in the biomedical research field. His interdisciplinary research covers immunology, microbiology, cancer research, molecular imaging, and computer tech. After completing his doctoral research at Northeastern University and Harvard Medical School, he went on to conduct post-doctor doctorate research at the German Cancer Research Institute in Heidelberg, Germany. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Dr. Schering was in...
Revolutionary Product for Brain Health Adding the Most Relevant Nutrients for Your Brain with Edward Park
April 21, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBAbout the Guest: Edward Park, Ph.D., M.S. is the founder and president of NeuroReserve Inc. Earning his undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Science, Materials Science & Engineering at the University of California, he continued his education by attaining Masters of Business Administration and Management at MIT Sloan School of Management and Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He continued his Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Bi...
Explore Senior Living Options with Beth Otterbein & Eithne Keegan
March 24, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBAbout the Guest: Beth Otterbein is a registered nurse and works as a faith community nurse at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Alongside her is Eithne Keegan who is also a registered nurse and the administrative nursing supervisor at St Joseph's Healthcare in Orange County, California. She earned her Masters degree in Nursing Leadership from Grand Canyon University and currently a faith community hearse serving as RN Advocate for the Hoag Faith Community Nursing Program. Both discussed ...
The Healthy Brain Clinic with Ashley Rojas and Veronica Fonseca
February 25, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBAbout the Guest: Ashley Rojas and Veronica Fonseca are part of the Healthy Brain Clinic in Long Beach, California. Ashley is the coordinator, and Veronica is the research assistant who handles blood work and data entry. Alongside Dr. Trinh, they share the advocacy of Healthy Brain Clinic. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to deal with and prevent Alzheimer's disease The impact of diet, nutrition, and lifestyle activities on our brain Healthy Brain Clinic’s mission is to educate people...
The Art of Well-Being with Joyce White
February 10, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBAbout the Guest: Joyce Lynn White, M.Ed, PBIS, is a nationally recognized educational leader, speaker, certified positive behavioral coach, and business strategist. As Founder and Professional Relationship Officer of JoyceVentures, Joyce transformed her expertise in educational leadership, professional development, and systems analysis to bring you a customized approach for initiating, nurturing, and sustaining authentic, mutually beneficial personal and professional relationships that res...
Using Red Light Therapy for Weight Loss with Penny Foskaris
January 13, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBEpisode #52. About the Guest: Penny Foskaris is the CEO & Founder of Forskaris Wellness, a weight loss services company that provides clients with the best possible solutions to achieve their health and wellness goals quickly. Using Penny’s proprietary methodology combined with cutting-edge technology, Penny creates individualized plans for each and every person helping them feel their very best. In this episode, you’ll learn: How red light therapy helps in head-to-toe skin-tightening an...
Potential Breakthroughs in the World of Alzheimer’s Research
December 30, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBEpisode #51. Want to Know More About Alzheimer’s: Brain Info Live Healthy Brain Clinic Irvine Clinical Research Download a free copy of Dr. Trinh’s book, Alzheimer's: What You Need To Know (And Why You Should Care). Want to participate in clinical trials? Ask us how! In this episode, you’ll learn: Potential breakthroughs in the field of Alzheimer’s research Possibility of removing Alzheimer’s plaque that creates a barrier to communication in the brain Slowind down the debilitating ...
Healthcare and the Next Generation with Helene Blanchette
December 16, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBEpisode #50. About the Guest: This episode highlights the innovations and vision of the trailblazers in the healthcare industry. Dr. Trinh and Helene Blanchette, Co-Founders of MDDAO, share amazing insights from the ENP 11th Annual Healthcare Next Practices- Metaverse Innovation held at the UCI Beall Applied Innovation, including Meta health, precision medicine, impactful changes in the concept of healthcare delivery and social trends that can be expected in the next three years. Memorabl...
Getting Unbridled, Crucial Information from UnchainedTV with Jane Velez-Mitchell
December 02, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBEpisode #49. About the Guest: UnchainedTV profiles vegan activists and celebrities and reports on animal rights news, issues, organizations, campaigns, protests, vigils, conferences, galas, VegFests, and restaurants, bringing the world crucial information ignored by advertiser-based mainstream media. Jane Velez-Mitchell is a nationally known TV journalist and best-selling author. Winner of four Genesis awards/commendations from the Humane Society of the United States, Jane Velez-Mitchell, ...
Updates in the Cryptocurrency World with Jonathan Cole
November 18, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBEpisode #48. About the Guest: Jonathan Cole is the Founder of LLC CryptoTM, a cryptocurrency firm that aims to educate people about Web 3.0, DeFi, Crypto, and provide investment help. In this Yahoo Finance article, Jonathan shares how his company is helpful for people who want to understand how they can maximize their saving efficacy on their crypto investments and how to set up an LLC for crypto-related assets. In this episode, you’ll learn: The purpose of bitcoin mining Using Ethereum...
All About Medicare with Jose Juarez
November 04, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBEpisode #47. About the Guest: Jose Juarez is a Medicare Specialist for the MemorialCare Medical Group, a physician organization established to advance comprehensive, effective, and efficient care delivery for patients. MemorialCare Medical Group includes more than 95 physicians in the areas of internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatric medicine, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology, physiatry, sleep medicine and acupuncture. In this episode, you’ll learn: Medicare plan...
How Memory Works & How It Can Be Improved with Dr. Craig Stark
October 21, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBEpisode #46. About the Guest: Dr. Craig Stark's research investigates the neural bases of human long-term memory. He uses functional neuroimaging (fMRI), experimental psychology, neuropsychological studies of amnesic patients, and studies of aging and dementia to investigate how the neural systems supporting these various types of memory operate and interact. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the human hippocampus and other components of the medial temporal lobe. In this epis...
TeleHealth: Building up Health and Wealth with Gisella Vasquez, Nauman Jaffar, & Wentian Liu
October 07, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBEpisode #45. About the Guests: Gisella Marie Vasquez is the CEO of Advanced Variables Inc. She’s a passionate leader and ambassador of change in Business, Finance, HealthCare & Technology - expanding leadership and helping business owners, entrepreneurs and medical professionals redefine wealth and better their health. Nauman Jaffar is the founder of MarkiTech, Veyetals, YourDoctors.Online and a number of innovative niche solutions in health and wellness utilizing powerful new technologi...
MDDAO Medical Metaverse with Dr. Stephen Tang & Helene Blanchette
September 23, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIn today’s digital age, the metaverse and cryptocurrencies gained massive popularity, building a cryptocurrency stock market, and immensely impacting (or dare we say disrupting) the world of economics and finance. An exciting breakthrough to this is cryptocurrencies’ growing influence on the medical and healthcare scene. Medical Decentralized Autonomous Organization or MDDAO is a community-owned platform on the Ethereum blockchain where the medical and consumer community will be able to g...
Cognition: The New Vital Sign with Thomas O’Neill
September 09, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBResearchers found that global life expectancy is now longer in 2022 than in the 2000s by about six to seven years. And generally, this is perceived as a good thing, right? Surprisingly and unfortunately it’s not all good and we're here to tell you why. We all know that as we grow older our body and mind weaken. This poses the problem that because we are now living longer, our body is now more prone to medical impairments that are usually seen in the later stages of life, like diabetes, canc...
Artificial Intelligence: Tools that can Help You Take Charge of Your Own Health with Harry Glorikian
August 26, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBHave you ever thought about how Google seems to know the answers you’re looking for? Do you use Siri or Alexa to help you do simple tasks? Don't those “tools” make your life a little bit better? The answer is a resounding yes. Similarly, we think about how artificial intelligence is applied and the medical field. Technology in our day and age is continually being innovated and evolved. And because of the recent pandemic, a new type of healthcare paved its way in the world: Telemedicine. ...
Medical Mission to Vietnam: Unraveling The Stigma with Abigail, Ming, Mia, and Berrie
August 12, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWhat would you do if you live in a rural area where health emergency services or basic healthcare are unavailable or difficult to access? What would you do if you can’t afford to pay your hospital bills or get the right medical attention that you need? These are real challenges of people living in developing countries where inaccessible health care is a major issue. In developing countries like Vietnam, where Dr. Trinh and his student volunteers conducted a medical mission, the general popu...
Virtual Reality Training in Medicine: Making Medical Practice Accessible Remotely with Christine King and Arabian Prince
July 29, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this day and age where education and learning mean sitting in front of your computer screen and listening to your professor discuss can be very detrimental in the long run because of the lack of practical learning. This is exceptionally unacceptable in the field of medicine, where interactive learning should always be the aim of every educator. This is where Virtual Reality Training comes into play., In a sense, this can be the next step in the path of education we are striving for. Alth...
Faith Community Nursing: Providing Intentional Care for Everyone with Linda Mirshafiee and Eithne Keegan
July 15, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBEvery year, in May, we honor nurses all over the world as we celebrate National Nurses Month. It is an opportunity to advocate for the profession and to promote the value of their hard work and dedication. Being a nurse requires not only specialized education and training but also interpersonal skills and amiable qualities that will help them connect with healthcare consumers better. Needless to say, nursing is a noble profession as it is; but there is a growing specialty practice called F...
The Future Is Now: How Technology Can be Utilized for Improving Health and Wellness with Abigail Aboitiz
July 01, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBDespite the many benefits that we can get from regular exercise, many people still turn down the idea or slack off when it comes to engaging in physical activities. For some, the biggest struggle is to be consistent and stick to a routine; while there are others who find it the most challenging to even begin. On top of that, going to the gym seem to be so much of a hassle for many people – it requires money, energy, effort, and plenty of our precious time. Are you the type of person who wo...
Trends and Innovations in the Healthcare Delivery Systems with Dr. Clarence Lee Jr.
June 17, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThe quality and accessibility of medical care services have always been significant points of discussion. And looking at the bigger picture with other social aspects and issues to be factored in, a lot of people can’t help but wonder, “Is healthcare still a basic right or a privilege?” To contextualize this issue, it would be helpful for experts and healthcare providers to evaluate trends, models, and systems that have been in place for ages; and consequently, reimagine what healthcare shou...
Our Work in the Beautiful Albania with Luis Jonas
June 03, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBAlbania is a predominantly Muslim country located on Southeastern Europe’s Balkan Peninsula — a beautiful country with a fascinating history, natural beauty, to-die-for Mediterranean cuisine, and colorful culture. For a long time, it was one of the last communist countries. Known as Europe’s unpolished diamond, the country has untapped potential despite its many challenges. Tongue Out is one of the organizations working in the country with the mission to provide support and alleviate the q...
Helping the Homeless Thru Daily WOUND WALKS with Michael Sean Wright
May 20, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB“We think sometimes that poverty is only the hungry, naked, and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved, and uncared is for the greatest poverty. We must start in our homes to remedy this kind of poverty.” — Mother Teresa In this episode, we’ll talk about helping the homeless in healing their wounds with Michael Sean Wright, the founder of Wound Walk OC. His organization has been helping many unsheltered people because they believe that everyone deserves basic human care. Wounds ...
A Discussion on Medical Marijuana - Chat with Kandice Hawes
May 06, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThe use of Cannabidiol (CBD) as medication was first approved by the FDA two years ago to treat childhood seizures. Most Americans now use this as an anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, and anti-insomnia drug. CBD continues to show potential as an alternative - or even primary - medication or treatment for various ailments. More studies are needed to verify. Is CBD safe? This is a question asked by most people curious about this form of treatment. Let’s learn about that in this episode as...