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Discussion of health and wellness related topics. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to offer any medical diagnosis or treatment. Please follow up with your healthcare provider as necessary if topics discussed are relatable to you and make sure you do y…

Dr. Nikki, DNP, FNP-BC, PHN


    • Feb 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Let’s Talk About It With DrNikki, FNP-BC

    [New Updates] Recommended Health Screenings and Vaccinations for Adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 19:07


    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

    Let's Talk About Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 8:40


    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

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    Interpreting Your Lab Test Results As A Lay Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 16:40


    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

    Sexually Transmitted Infections: Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 17:26


    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

    Living With A Diagnosis Of Heart Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 29:46


    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.

    Let's Talk About Anemia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 13:07


    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

    Let's Talk About Anemia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 10:52


    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

    What Type of Arthritis Do You Have?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 18:08


    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

    Let's Talk About Diastasis Recti AKA Abdominal Separation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 12:29


    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

    S҉T҉R҉E҉S҉S҉

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 20:15


    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

    Stressed? Let's Talk About It!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 17:15


    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

    Trailer-LetsTalkAboutItWithDrNikkiFNPBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 1:00


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    Ways To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 15:02


    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

    Ways To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 14:02


    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

    Ectopic/Tubal Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 25:27


    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

    G E R D [ACID REFLUX]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 17:16


    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

    “Why Am I Dry Everywhere?” Let's Talk About ꜱᴊÖɢʀᴇɴ'ꜱ ꜱʏɴᴅʀᴏᴍᴇ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 17:27


    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

    Bladder Leakage/Urinary Incontinence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 21:28


    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

    SUICIDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 15:45


    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

    Raynaud's Disease/Raynaud's Syndrome/Raynaud's Phenomenon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 7:16


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

    Ectopic/Tubal Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 23:28


    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

    Diverticulosis vs. Diverticulitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 11:19


    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

    Diverticulosis vs. Diverticulitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 9:58


    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

    The Basic Things You Need To Know About Type 2 Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 30:48


    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

    You May Want To Check Your Thyroid!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 9:46


    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

    “Something's Not Quite Right”. Let's Talk About Bipolar Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 17:35


    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

    Do Inspect Your Testicles aka “Balls” Regularly?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 10:50


    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.

    Screening Tests For Colorectal (Colon) Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 13:33


    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

    What Type of Arthritis Do You Have?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 15:09


    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

    Vaginal Yeast Infection: It Sure Looks Like Cottage Cheese!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 11:54


    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

    Is Something Wrong With Your Thyroid?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 9:47


    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

    The Major Complications of Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 12:58


    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

    Advance Directives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 15:53


    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

    Advance Directives [Part 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 8:05


    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

    Advance Directives [Part 1]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 7:49


    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

    Sjögren's Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 14:59


    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

    “I tested positive”. COVID-19 Experience With Nurse Deedee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 34:29


    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

    G E R D [ACID REFLUX]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 14:45


    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

    Urinary Incontinence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 18:58


    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

    A L L E R G I E S

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 25:03


    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!

    A L L E R G I E S

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 22:04


    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!

    Self-Medication: Risks And Dangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 22:36


    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!

    Self-Medication: Is It Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 20:13


    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!

    Is Your Liver Your Lifeline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 20:45


    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.

    SUICIDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 13:01


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 18:33


    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

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn's vs Ulcerative Colitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 17:18


    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.

    IBD: Crohn’s Disease vs Ulcerative Colitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 15:22


    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.

    Normal Aging vs. Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 14:54


    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.

    “Something’s Not Quite Right”. Let’s Talk About Bipolar Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 17:36


    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.

    What Do You Have? Eczema vs. Psoriasis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 23:32


    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.

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