Wellness Surge Podcast
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Are you like most busy people, stressed and inundated with health advice? This overwhelm is not helping your health. You see, one day I woke up in severe pain and I could not walk. I was dragging myself around the house in my office chair with wheels. I tried Tylenol, the pain didn’t go away. I tried Motrin, the pain didn’t go away. I then remembered that an 80 year old Cardiologist had told me about turmeric. I then rushed to the store and bought a turmeric supplement. After taking only one capsule, about one hour later, I was able to walk again pain-free. This miraculous experience made me a firm believe in quality, holistic remedies. I am Dr. Adeola Oke, the Body Activator that was me, a nurse, a pharmacist and public health professional. I didn’t know that I was suffering from inflammation, despite all my years of education. Now, I have been able to get to the root cause of my health challenges, and I feel great and full of energy. I don’t want you to learn the hard way like I did. So, I created the Wellness Surge podcast to share simple, actionable changes that you can make to activate your body to heal naturally. We will have conversations about food, fitness, mental health, and all that is in between.
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040: How to Manage Stress easily through Neurogenic Tremoring
March 23, 2023 02:59 - 24 minutes - 45.2 MBDo you feel exhausted all the time? Are you struggling with juggling everything on your plate? Do you miss having the energy to do the things you love? Our ancestors lived in a time where fight or flight mode ended after a day’s hunt. In today’s world, however, we have to be “on” at all times, leaving no time for our bodies to rest and recover. Chronic stress wreaks havoc on your immune systems, causing inflammation and exhaustion. The result? No energy to enjoy your life. In this episod...
039: How to be Successful as a Breastfeeding Working Mom
March 02, 2023 05:43 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MBAre you struggling with breastfeeding your little one? Or, are you scared about the idea of breastfeeding? As a working, breastfeeding mom there are so many stressors in your life, and breastfeeding should not be one of them. Everyone automatically expects you to know what to do because you are a woman right? Well guess what, it takes planning to be successful at breastfeeding while working full-time. In this episode, I chat with Annette Manwa of Ziwa Asili Ltd about how to be successful...
038: Ancient Secret to Cool Inflammation
February 09, 2023 06:34 - 19 minutes - 36.3 MBHow do you control inflammation? There are so many ways to control inflammation, from medications with side effects to herbs and quality natural supplements. In this episode, Dr. Sana Moeen shares one ancient secret for controlling inflammation. This procedure is done on the skin with the use of suction cups. Can you guess what it is? Honestly, I was wowed by the origin story of this secret healing method. If you are looking for non-pharmacological ways to heal your body then you want to...
037: How to Keep Stress Under Control
January 27, 2023 04:09 - 20 minutes - 37.7 MBWhen was the last time you went to bed without a care in the world, and woke up the next morning feeling energized and ready to take on the world? Do you know what is robbing you of this freedom? It is stress. In this episode, I discuss the impact of stress on your productivity and medical costs. If you are looking non-pharmacological ways to heal your body then you want to listen to this podcast. Episode Highlights: What is stress? What does stress do to the body? 3 tips to keep st...
036: 3 Reasons Why You’ll Want to See a Chiropractor
January 13, 2023 03:28 - 21 minutes - 39.8 MBWhen you hear the word "chiropractor," what comes to mind? I was wowed by all the things that a chiropractor can do to help you heal without medications! If you are listening to non-pharmacological ways to heal your body then you want to listen to this podcast. In this episode, we learn 3 things that most people don't know that a chiropractor can help you with. Our conversation today is with Dr. Bonnie May. Dr. Bonnie May was born and raised on a farm in Iowa, and at a very young age, wat...
035: 7 Secrets to Help You Achieve Heath and Fitness!
December 30, 2022 05:03 - 25 minutes - 39.1 MBDo you want to learn how to balance it all? Your health? Your wellness? Your work? What about family life? Then you will want to listen to this podcast. In this episode, we learn 7 secrets on how to achieve your ideal health and wellness despite all that is happening around you. Our conversation today is with Abby Pagud. Abby Pagud wears several hats. She has a B.S. in Health and Wellness in addition to 6 certifications. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a...
034: One Secret to Improving Sleep Without Medications
December 15, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBAre you having difficulty falling asleep? Or is it difficulty staying asleep? Then you will want to listen to this short and sweet podcast on how to improve your sleep quality without medications! Our conversation today is with Dr. Candace Holmes. Dr. Holmes is a Chiropractor by training. She is a Natural Brain Focus and Attention Specialist. She is the owner of BrainCore of Duluth. Dr. Holmes shares one way that Neurofeedback helps restore seep. Episode Highlights with Dr. Candace Holm...
033: Tips on how to prevent Alzheimer’s disease naturally
December 01, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBOur conversation today is with Dr. Marina Buksov. Dr. Buksov is a Functional Medicine Pharmacist (PharmD), Health Coach, Herbal Educator, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. She is the creator of Build Your Holistic Herbal Practice course mentoring other healthcare professionals in clinical herbal as well as business skills. She is also a Functional Medicine Pharmacist as part of PharmToTable telehealth platform. Dr. Buksov shares tips on how to prevent Alzheimer's disease naturally. ...
032: The Secret to Reversing Diabetes for Good
November 10, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBOur conversation today is with Uthman Khan. Uthman is an Academic Dean and Professor of Theology. He is a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Nutrition and Health Coach. Uthman discusses his wellness journey to reverse diabetes. Episode Highlights with Uthman Khan: Reversing diabetes without medications! How he lost over 100 lbs in less than a year Working with a healthcare professional that motivates you to success Connect with Uthman Khan at nutrifitnessreform.com, via Instagra...
031: 3 Hidden Secrets That Will Make You Feel Better Fast!
October 26, 2022 13:50 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, I discuss foods that can prevent and possibly reverse disease. Episode Highlights What is inflammation Why do you need to make changes, even though you are YOUNG? Foods that can help you feel better Tips on what to do to start feeling better You’ll walk away from this episode clear and confident about the simple changes you need to make to prevent, control, or possibly reverse everyday diseases such as diabetes. Grab your FREE gift here: Anti-inflammatory cheat sheet...
030. 7 Tips to Help You Achieve goals
November 27, 2020 03:36 - 9 minutes - 22.4 MBAre You a Busy Working Mom Trying to Achieve Your Goals? In this video, I share 7 tips that I use daily to achieve my goals. If you are a busy working mom and you want to know about the best ways to make yourself a priority and to achieve your goals, this is a strategy that you can use. A little bit about me: Dr. Adeola Oke is a daughter, wife, mother of five, and the founder of Wellness Surge. Her passion for reducing the burden of chronic disease and helping people live healthy lifest...
029. Guidance on How to Support a Friend Dealing with Trauma
November 19, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 41.5 MBOur conversation today is with Rania Awaad, M.D. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Muslim Mental Health Lab, Associate Chair of the Division of Public Mental Health and Population Sciences, and Chief of the Diversity Section in the Stanford Department of Psychiatry. Her research and clinical work are focused on the mental health needs of Muslims. Her most recent academic publications include a...
028. How to Navigate Infertility
November 12, 2020 13:36 - 15 minutes - 34.8 MBOur conversation today is with Dr. Rasheedah Ayandipo. Dr. Rasheedah is a General Practitioner based in the U.K. with an interest in women's health. She has 7 years of experience during which she has gone on to gain a diploma in obstetrics and gynecology and also a Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is also a clinical fellow/tutor in Kings College Medical School, London. She is passionate about women's health and family wellbeing with her favorite quote being "pre...
027. Are You Under Stress?
November 05, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 21.5 MBDo you feel exhausted all the time? Do you miss having the energy to do the things you love? Does stress keep your natural beauty from shining through? Our ancestors lived in a time where fight or flight mode ended after a day’s hunt. In today’s world, however, we have to be “on” at all times, leaving no time for our bodies to rest and recover. Chronic stress wreaks havoc on our immune systems, causing inflammation and exhaustion. The result? No energy to enjoy our lives. I discuss the h...
026. How to Thrive with a Child with Disabilities
October 29, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MBOur conversation today is with Tola Makinde, Ed, Moyinoluwa Rainbow Foundation for Down syndrome, Save Down syndrome Ambassador, World pulse Ambassador. She has led Moyinoluwa Rainbow Down syndrome Foundation, her brain child in fulfilling its mission of making each day better than the last for persons living with Down syndrome and their families. She is known for her ruggedness in advocating with persons living with Down syndrome while creating awareness on early intervention, health care a...
025. What Havoc Do Stress and Sleep Deprivation Cause on Your Mental Wellbeing
October 22, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 59.8 MBOur conversation today is with Hiidoon Muili a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Mental Health advocate. She works for a major health provider in the State of Texas as a member of the Psychiatric Response Team. This is a mobile psych response team that provides evaluations and crisis intervention to individuals who present to the Emergency Room with psychiatric emergencies. She owns Bloom Child & Family Services, an agency which provides case manag...
Ep. 024 Harmful Effects of Sitting on Your Body
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 32.9 MBOur conversation today is with Shaheen Siddiqui. She has been a physical therapist for 17 years. In the past, she worked in typical outpatient physical therapy clinics, where she was seeing 4 people every hour. But, she always felt there had to be a better way - because she always felt so rushed with each patient. She took a leap of faith and opened her practice 4 years ago Crossroads Orthopedic Physical Therapy - in Chandler, Arizona. She works with adults and athletes to help them get ...
024 Harmful Effects of Sitting on Your Body
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 32.9 MBOur conversation today is with Shaheen Siddiqui. She has been a physical therapist for 17 years. In the past, she worked in typical outpatient physical therapy clinics, where she was seeing 4 people every hour. But, she always felt there had to be a better way - because she always felt so rushed with each patient. She took a leap of faith and opened her practice 4 years ago Crossroads Orthopedic Physical Therapy - in Chandler, Arizona. She works with adults and athletes to help them get b...
023. Are There Health Benefits to Hijama (Wet Cupping) ???
October 08, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 66.2 MBOur conversation today is with Iman Zamzam, RN BSN, a Wet Cupping (Hijama) Practitioner. She has a degree in Business and never thought about working in healthcare. That changed in year 2011 when she got severely sick for 6 weeks, and the only non-surgical treatment that was effective and reduced her symptoms was Hijama. Her brother had been an Hijama Practitioner for about 20 years, and always encouraged her to practice Hijama, but she didn’t because she was scared of blood. So he performed...
022. Do you want to know about a tool for health success?
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 52 MBOur conversation today is with Dr Lola Adeyemi MPH, MLA. She is a "multipreneur." She is a physician by profession but an entrepreneur by design. Dr. Lola runs a preventive health services organization; Magna Carta Health that was designed to help people improve their health with the aid of technology. Magna Carta Health, established in 2014 was bootstrapped to success and currently services approximately 15k patients a year and counting. Her latest start-up Mentoring Her; is a social net...
021. How Do You Thrive in the Pandemic of Loneliness?
September 24, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 75.7 MBOur conversation today is with Dayo Adeyemo BSN, MSN, PMHNP-BC. She is a US-based board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner and advocate, who trained both in Africa and the United States. She has almost 15 years of nursing and public health experience. She is a Mental Health, Stress Management, and Productivity Expert. She helps local and international organizations, businesses, NGOs, schools, and governmental departments, groups, and individuals improve the mental wellnes...
020. How to Raise an Emotionally and Socially Successful Child
September 17, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 70.8 MBOur conversation today is with Latisha Ojuriye. She is a nationally certified school psychologist, educator, child and parent relationship trainer, business owner, and most importantly a Muslimah Champion of change. She is the owner of Kareem Education Consulting Services, where she is equipped to provide school psychology services to 25% of schools in the US. She inspires resilience and compassion, as she brings a personal and professional perspective to her scope of practice that leaves st...
019. How Do You Heal From Traumatic Relationships?
September 10, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBOur conversation today is with Aishah Adams. She is the founder of Siddiqah International and The Support Lounge. She is also the brain behind My Street Kitchen project, which is a monthly outreach to slums that provides food, clothes, soft skills training and hands on skills acquisition that can be monetized by the poor to improve their standard of living. The Support Lounge on the other hand is a transformational coaching, training and therapy hub that supports people to up-level by hel...
018. Is Substance Abuse Robbing Us of Our Children
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MBOur conversation today is with Asisat Ashagbe. She is a dual certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has over 14 years experience in nursing. Since December 2016 she has worked in mental health and substance abuse in underserved populations. Her ultimate goal is to improve knowledge and facilitate better outcomes around mental health issues within minorities groups especially African/Black communities. We discuss the issue of substance ab...
017. Effective Blood Pressure Management
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 64 MBAre you or a loved one dealing with high blood pressure? Many people think that high blood pressure is not a big deal. Well, there is a reason why it is called a silent killer... High blood pressure strikes without warning and causes a heart attack, stroke etc. I discuss how you can effectively manage high blood pressure in this podcast. I even discuss some natural ways to control blood pressure with diet/food. Episode Highlights: Definition of high blood pressure How to effectively ma...
016. What's Our Relationships got to do with Mental Health
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with Dr. Aneesah Nadir. She is a Social Worker with 40 years experience and a retired Social Work professor. Dr Nadir is the Co-founder, volunteer and President of Islamic Social Services Association - which is in its 21st year. She is the owner of Dr. Aneesah Nadir & associates which provides social justice & diversity advocacy, education, training and con...
015. DETOXOTHON - A Community Program to Achieve Whole Health Through Diet and Lifestyle
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 50.3 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with Jamal Atalla, MD. He is American Board certified in Nephrology and Hypertension diseases. He is also an interventional and Nephrology Associate in one of the largest renal groups in the United States. He was trained at the Integrative Institute of Nutrition and he is a Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. We discussed Detoxothon, a co...
014. Failure to Plan for the Inevitable may cause Heartache
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with Zarinah Nadir, Esq. Zarinah is a licensed attorney, a criminal justice professor and a community activist in Phoenix, AZ. Her current practice focuses on access to justice. She presents nationwide on navigating islamic marital and inheritance law within the American legal system. We discuss how failure to plan for the inevitable may cause heartache. ...
013. Sometimes, What You Need is Someone to Listen
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with Dr. Dipo Masha. Our conversation today is with Dr. Dipo Masha. Dr. Masha is a family practice provider. In Family Practice, you'll be surprised to learn that a large proportion of his weekly consultations involve mental health issues. Dr. Masha shares his approach to managing mental health issues. You'll be surprised to find out that sometimes w...
012. Using Mindset to Achieve Health and Wealth
July 23, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with Akbar Sheikh. Akbar is a #1 international best-selling author, speaker, master of the 7 Ethical Principles of Persuasion. He is a father, philanthropist with a concentration on orphans and giving the gift of vision to blind children, and he has helped 8 funnels hit 7 figures. He is on a mission to create massive impact through coaching and believes...
011. How to Save Money for a Rainy Day
July 16, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with Zainab. Zainab has been working in the financial sector for 7 years. She’s had various roles within the finance sector from investment banking, working in financial crime to a diversity & inclusion manager for a well known bank. Zainab shines a new light on the cliched term "save money for a rainy day" 😃 Episode Highlights with Zainab: She discuss...
010. Lose Weight and Keep it off Without Starving your Body
July 09, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with Nabat Sherif. Nabat is a Certified Personal Trainer and online Fitness Coach. Nabat got into fitness through her own fitness journey. Nabat says that she tried so many different diets and finally realized that diets weren't the answer to losing weight and keeping it off, sustainable eating is. Nabat shares her tips with us. Episode Highlights with...
009. My Wellness Journey to Reverse Diabetes
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with Uthman Khan. Uthman is an academic Dean and Professor of Theology. He is a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Nutrition and Health Coach. Uthman discusses his wellness journey to reverse diabetes. Episode Highlights with Uthman Khan: How he lost weight from 480 lbs (217.7kg) How he lowered his A1c from 10.8 to 5.3 How not to get frustrat...
008. Effective Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management
June 25, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 In this episode I discuss type 2 diabetes mellitus management. Episode Highlights I discuss what diabetes mellitus is Risk factors for development of type 2 diabetes mellitus How to effectively manage type 2 diabetes through diet, exercise and natural plants Sick day management Complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus How to get a FREE anti-inflammatory cheat sheet
007. Failing to Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums may Lead to Disease in Other Parts of the Body
June 18, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with Dr. Sheri Nike Audu, DDS. Dr. Audu is a dentist and owner of Museum Smiles in Fort Worth, TX. Her interest in health care and the art of a beautiful smile led her to dentistry. She finds great joy in empowering her community. Dr Audu says "Our diet is changing... we are using our teeth in ways that we never used them in the past. Our sugar consum...
006. Health Benefits of Gardening: Simple Ways to Start
June 12, 2020 04:25 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Part of staying healthy and building your immune system is by eating nutritious food. As the world is changing, and access to quality nutritious food is in short supply, it is important that we empower ourselves to learn how to garden. Our conversation today is with the amazing Dr. Fawzia Mai Tung. Dr. Fawzia is a retired Psychiatrist, Journalist and Educator. She is also an avi...
005: Eat to Live!
June 05, 2020 04:05 - 11 minutes - 26.7 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 In this episode I discuss foods that can prevent and possibly reverse disease. Episode Highlights We discuss the issue of inflammation Why you need to change, even though you are YOUNG We discuss the anti-inflammatory diet How to get a FREE anti-inflammatory cheat sheet
004. The Effect of Financial Wellness on Your Body
June 05, 2020 03:40 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with Lisa Hashem. Lisa is the moderator of the Muslim Women and Finance Facebook group. She has presented workshops for women regarding personal finance, finance before marriage and finance for small business. We discussed the effect of financial wellness on your body. Episode Highlights with Lisa Hashem: We explain the meaning of financial wellness W...
003. Excessive Worry: Signs and Solutions
May 29, 2020 03:04 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with the amazing Cordelia Gaffar. Cordelia is an Emotions Opener and Transformation Strategist that helps female change makers and entrepreneurs to lean into difficult emotions so they can show up brilliantly in the world. We discussed the issue of excessive worry ~ it signs and possible solutions. You'll really enjoy this transformative session with C...
002. What’s Vitamin D Got to do With COVID-19?
May 29, 2020 01:11 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 In this episode I discuss an interesting finding about the association between low Vitamin D and the development of severe COVID-19 symptoms. We also address if you need to take a Vitamin D supplement every day. Episode Highlights Why we need Vitamin D What puts one at risk of Vitamin D deficiency Why low Vitamin D is a big deal
001. Three Reasons Why You Want to Add a Mindfulness Practice to Your Daily Routine
May 29, 2020 00:24 - 22 minutes - 52.3 MBTo implement what you learn, join our Wellness Surge Family here: https://bit.ly/3hYbFvy. Stronger together 😃 Our conversation today is with the awesome Vincent Fricano, LCSW. Vincent is a licensed clinical social worker that helps people solve and cope with problems in their lives. We discussed 3 reasons why you want to add a mindfulness practice to your daily routine. I know that you'll enjoy this session with Vincent. After our conversation, we had about a 10 minute mindfulness sess...
002. What's Vitamin D Got to do With COVID-19?
May 25, 2020 06:20 - 11 minutes - 257 MB VideoIn this episode I discuss an interesting finding about the association between low Vitamin D and the development of severe COVID-19 symptoms. We also address if you need to take a Vitamin D supplement every day. Episode Highlights Why we need Vitamin D What puts one at risk of Vitamin D deficiency Why low Vitamin D is a big deal