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There are new updates to the recommended health screenings and vaccinations for adults. Please listen and discuss your options with your care team. Lastly, please don't forget to share this episode with your friends and family. References: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/index.html https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007467.htm https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007465.htm

Are you experiencing menopausal symptoms? Are your symptoms mild, moderate, or severe? Are you using anything for your symptoms? Is it working? Have you discussed your symptoms with your healthcare provider? You should. In today's podcast episode, I discussed HRT. Please listen and share with your friends and family. Happy holidays! References: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hormone-therapy-for-menopause https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/15245-hormone-therapy-for-menopause-symptoms

What does my test results mean? I believe you can relate to this topic. Remember that you need qualified medical professional to thoroughly review your test results with you. So it's better to schedule that appointment to do so right away. References: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/tests-diagnosis; https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/how-to-understand-your-lab-results/; https://www.healthline.com/health/ckd-stages

In this episode, I talked about two STIs, chlamydia and gonorrhea. Do you know that chlamydia and gonorrhea are 2 very common sexually transmitted infections among adolescents and young adults of both genders? Remember that prevention is better than cure! Reference: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/chlamydia-gonorrhea-and-syphilis

Have you been recently diagnosed with CHF/HF or have you been living with it for a while? How are you coping and what do you need to know? Let's Talk.

Have you been recently diagnosed with anemia or do you or your loved ones suffer from anemia? Let's talk about the causes, signs and symptoms, types, and treatment options in this podcast episode. Grab your coffee, tea, or popcorn and sit back and relax. Don't forget to share the episode with your friends and family. Reference: https://medlineplus.gov/anemia.html

Have you been recently diagnosed with anemia or do you or your loved ones suffer from anemia? Let's talk about the causes, signs and symptoms, types, and treatment options in this podcast episode. Grab your coffee, tea, or popcorn and sit back and relax. Don't forget to share the episode with your friends and family. Reference: https://medlineplus.gov/anemia.html

Do you or your loved ones suffer from arthritis? Do you want to know more about osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? If yes, this episode is for you. Don't forget to share it with your friends and family. References: https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/osteoarthritis.htm https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/rheumatoid-arthritis.html https://www.arthritis.com/about-arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis-vs-osteoarthritis

https://anchor.fm/drnikkifnp-bc/subscribe Do you want to learn about— Diastasis recti, a common condition in pregnant and postpartum women? Well, let's talk! Sit back, relax and enjoy. Don't forget to share this episode with your friends and loved ones. References: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22346-diastasis-recti https://www.healthline.com/health/diastasis-recti#what-to-avoid

Are you one of the millions of people around the world who face daily life stressors? Do you suffer from chronic stress? Do you suffer from anxiety or insomnia due to stress? Do you know that stress can affect your mental health? In this episode, I discuss different ways in which you can manage or relieve your stress. Sit back, relax, and listen

Are you one of the millions of people around the world who face daily life stressors? Do you suffer from chronic stress? Do you suffer from anxiety or insomnia due to stress? Do you know that stress can affect your mental health? In this episode, I discuss different ways in which you can manage or relieve your stress. Sit back, relax, and listen

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Do you have a chronic disease or do you just want to live a healthy lifestyle? Are you concerned about your kidney health? This episode talks about different ways to keep your kidneys healthy. Get your coffee, tea or popcorn,sit back and relax while you listen. Don't forget to share the episode with your friends and family. References: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/prevention https://medlineplus.gov/chronickidneydisease.html

Do you have a chronic disease or do you just want to live a healthy lifestyle? Are you concerned about your kidney health? This episode talks about different ways to keep your kidneys healthy. Get your coffee, tea or popcorn,sit back and relax while you listen. Don't forget to share the episode with your friends and family. References: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/preventionhttps://medlineplus.gov/chronickidneydisease.html

Hello there! Have you heard of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy before? Have you or your loved one experienced it before? Well, let's talk about it in today's episode. Grab your popcorn

Do you or your loved one suffer from GERD/GER/Acid reflux? If yes, here is an enlightening episode for you. Grab your coffee or popcorn, relax and enjoy the episode. References: AAAAI; NIH https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/related-conditions/gastroesophageal-reflux-disease https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/acid-reflux-ger-gerd-adults

Have you heard of ꜱᴊÖɢʀᴇɴ'ꜱ ꜱʏɴᴅʀᴏᴍᴇ before? If not, let's talk about it in this podcast episode. Citations/References: NIH https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/sjogrens-syndrome https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/sjogrens-syndrome

In this episode, I discuss the causes, prevention, management and treatment of urinary incontinence. Sit back and enjoy. Don't forget to share the episode with your friends and loved ones. References: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/urinary-incontinence-older-adults https://medlineplus.gov/urinaryincontinence.html

It's the holiday season and our mental health is very important. Let's watch out for others and stay in touch with family and friends. If you are going through any type of mental health crisis, help is not far from you. Please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7: 1-800-273-8255, veterans press 1. Text HOME to 741741, veterans text 838255. They are open all year round. References:National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH]; MedlinePlus

In today's episode, I talk about Raynaud's. Relax and enjoy. Happy Holidays, everyone!Reference: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/raynauds

Hello there! Have you heard of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy before? Have you or your loved one experienced it before? Well, let's talk about it in today's episode. Grab your popcorn

Hello everyone! In today's episode, I will be discussing 2 confusing medical terms to a lot of people. Have you been diagnosed with either of these problems before? References: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/diverticulosis-diverticulitis https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10352-diverticular-disease

Hello everyone! In today's episode, I will be discussing 2 confusing medical terms to a lot of people. Have you been diagnosed with either of these problems before? References:https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/diverticulosis-diverticulitishttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10352-diverticular-disease

Have you been recently diagnosed or do you just want to learn the basics about diabetes? If yes, grab your coffee, tea, or popcorn, sit down, relax and enjoy this episode. Reference: https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/type-2

In this episode, I discuss the common problems we have with our thyroid. Sit back and relax while you listen to this informative podcast episode. Reference/citation: https://medlineplus.gov/thyroiddiseases.html

I am talking about a common mental health disorder in today's episode. If you have a mental illness or you know a loved one who does, please seek help from a professional before it is too late. There is help out there for you. References: https://medlineplus.gov/bipolardisorder.html; https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Bipolar-Disorder

Testicular cancer is very common. If you have not been checking your balls, it's time to do so once a month. You should be familiar with what they look and feel like so that you can easily detect any abnormalities. Report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider right away. Remember, early detection save lives. References: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/testicular-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/detection.html; https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/self-exam.

In this episode, I discuss the different screening tests for colorectal cancer. It is important to discuss your options with your primary care provider/GI specialist. Grab your tea, coffee, or popcorn, sit down and enjoy the episode. Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/tests.htm

Do you or your loved ones suffer from arthritis? Do you want to know more about osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? If yes, this episode is for you. Don't forget to share it with your friends and family. References: https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/osteoarthritis.htmhttps://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/rheumatoid-arthritis.htmlhttps://www.arthritis.com/about-arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis-vs-osteoarthritis

Most, if not all, women will get a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their life. Let's talk about it. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Also, share this episode with your family and loved ones. References: https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/candidiasis/genital/index.html. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/health-and-wellness/vaginitis/what-yeast-infection

In this episode, I discuss the common problems we have with our thyroid. Sit back and relax while you listen to this informative podcast episode. Reference/citation: https://medlineplus.gov/thyroiddiseases.html

In this episode, I discuss how diabetes can affect your health. It is important that you keep your diabetes well controlled by staying within your target range. Talk to your healthcare care provider or care team today if you are concerned about your diabetes management. Reference: https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/complications

Are you confused about what advance directives and POLSTS entail? Well, this episode is for you. Listen and make an informed decision about your health and end -of -life care wishes. References: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning-health-care-directives https://www.uclahealth.org/advance-care-planning/what-is-a-polst

Are you confused about what advance directives and POLSTS entail? Well, this episode is for you. Listen and make an informed decision about your health and end -of -life care wishes.References: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning-health-care-directiveshttps://www.uclahealth.org/advance-care-planning/what-is-a-polst

Are you confused about what advance directives and POLSTS entail? Well, this episode is for you. Listen and make an informed decision about your health and end -of -life care wishes.References: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning-health-care-directiveshttps://www.uclahealth.org/advance-care-planning/what-is-a-polst

Have you heard of ꜱᴊÖɢʀᴇɴ'ꜱ ꜱʏɴᴅʀᴏᴍᴇ before? If not, let’s talk about it in this podcast episode. Citations/References: NIH https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/sjogrens-syndrome https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/sjogrens-syndrome

In this episode, I interviewed a dear colleague of mine who recently recovered from COVID-19. If you have ever had doubts about Covid-19, this episode is for you. Sit back, relax and enjoy! Don’t forget to share the episode with your friends and loved ones. For more info on COVID-19 and the vaccine, please check out https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/need-to-know.html

Do you or your loved one suffer from GERD/GER/Acid reflux? If yes, here is an enlightening episode for you. Grab your coffee or popcorn, relax and enjoy the episode. References: AAAAI; NIH https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/related-conditions/gastroesophageal-reflux-diseasehttps://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/acid-reflux-ger-gerd-adults

In this new episode, I discuss the causes, prevention, management and treatment of urinary incontinence. Sit back and enjoy. Don’t forget to share the episode with your friends and loved ones.Reference: Women’s Health https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/urinary-incontinence

In today's episode, I mention the different types of allergies we have and then focus on Food and Cockroach allergies. This promises to be very educative. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

In today’s episode, I mention the different types of allergies we have and then focus on Food and Cockroach allergies. This promises to be very educative. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Hello everyone. I hope you are well and staying safe. Let's talk about the dangers of self- medication in today's episode. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Hello everyone. I hope you are well and staying safe. Let’s talk about the dangers of self- medication in today’s episode. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

In this new episode, I discuss the functions of the liver, it's qualities, and some of the liver-related diseases we have. Grab your coffee, tea, or popcorn and let's talk.

Let’s talk about this important public health problem.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7: 1-800-273-8255, veterans press 1.Text HOME to 741741, veterans text 838255References:National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH]; MedlinePlus

Insomnia is a very common type of sleep disorder. Do you or your loved ones suffer from insomnia? If yes, let’s talk about it. References: womenshealth.gov; MedlinePlus

Another episode is here! Grab your coffee/tea and popcorn and sit to enjoy this episode on inflammatory bowel disease. Don't forget to share with your friends and family.

Let’s talk about the two main forms of inflammatory bowel diseases today, so grab your coffee/tea or popcorn, sit and enjoy the episode. Don’t forget to share with your friends and family.

In this episode, I point out the differences between age-related memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. So if you have a loved one going through some form of memory loss and you are concerned or you are a caregiver, please listen to this episode.

Let’s talk about a common mental health disorder in today’s episode. If you have a mental health illness or you know a loved one who does, please seek help from a professional before it is too late. There is help out there for you.

Do you or your loved ones suffer from skin rashes and you are concerned about what they are? Here is an episode on two common skin conditions. Sit back, relax, and learn.