Managing your health is easy if you have the right information. Most of it is out there but can be hard to decipher. This podcast explains health from all angles of medicine.
It's hard to find good quality dairy these days. And it's even harder to find a patient whose body is metabolically healthy enough to tolerate even good quality dairy. For that reason, I am reluctant to recommend dairy products to my patients on a regular basis. The occasional dairy may not have very dangerous effects on us, but using it as regularly as we are in this society is detrimental. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
A physician is a tool, if you don't know how to use them then you won't get much out of them. The current 5-10 minute time we get to spend with our physicians isn't enough to make a difference in our health. Patient education is critical in order to empower our patients. We don't do enough of it which reflect in our patient results. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Here is my physician perspective when it comes to living with diabetes as a patient. I've taken care of so many type 2 diabetes patients over the years, and I've see what they have had to endure in our traditional western medical system. I can't change the medical system and I can't change the laws which control my medical license. But I can disseminate this information to my patients who want to cure their diabetes and live free of this disease. Read more on my website at www.medicalhealthcoach.com and email with questions at drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Heart disease is the damage to the heart muscle or the blood vessels supplying oxygen to the heart. When it comes to heart disease, it's certainly possibly to reverse. This isn't something that we can claim openly in traditional western medicine. After all, chronic disease is big business and medications to treat the symptoms are the mainstay of western medicine. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
It can be hard to find enough time to exercise. Even if it's a few minutes, it can genuinely make you healthier and more fit. I have my own favorite ways of doing some daily exercises. And I'll squeeze them in whenever I can. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
It's now necessary to spend a lot more time choosing what you'll put into your mouth. If you go with what feels right, it might be the wrong long-term decision. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
I get this asked a lot. I don't believe you do, as long as you're healthy. Listen for the long-winded explanation as to why most of us don't need supplements. Remember that many health experts profit from selling you such products. And there is a lot of marketing power behind certain minerals such as magnesium or vitamin D. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
I'll get into the nitty gritty in the future, but for now here is a good way to think about the macros when it comes to a good diet for rock climbing. It's important to understand that some of the classic advice doesn't apply to those of us who are quite fit and climb regularly. Calorie restricting, in fact, is one of the big downfalls for many climbers. Read more at https://www.medicalhealthcoach.com drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Rock climbing is an amazing sport and some of us want to do it every day. But there is the worry that we might be over-training. Here are my thoughts on how to climb every day without causing an injury. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Neck and back injuries aren't too common but they are devastating once they happen. It can take a while to recover from them. Let's discuss how to avoid them. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
When you are stuck at home and can't go rock climbing, it can be rather anxiety inducing. But it's not as bad as one might think and there are ways to still maintain your climbing level. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
The first line of defense should always be to avoid the confrontation with a potential infection. But the second line of defense is having a strong immune system. This can help us prevent the infection even if we are exposed to it. Here are ways to improve your immune system. You won't have to buy anything. No tinctures or supplements needed. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Stretching can do a lot for your health. It's as potent as spending time running on a treadmill. Stretching is great for: metabolism tendon strength endurance a healthy endocrine system I've talked about stretching a lot. And Yoga tends to get associated with stretching. Some will mistakenly think that stretching is therefore not much of an exercise. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Preventing acne is more effective than treating it. Here are some good strategies to prevent adult acne. You can read more on the MHC website regarding acne. Though there are lots of medications to treat acne. It ends up being a circular process of needing more meds without ever uncovering the underlying cause of acne. https://www.medicalhealthcoach.com drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com -Dr. Mo
An injury can set you back for weeks, even months. Though most injuries aren't career enders, it's important for us to know how much we should pushing ourselves during exercise. Especially when you're feeling sluggish, tired, or if you've hit the wall. Stop, hydrate, get some calories in, wait 10 minutes, and reassess. www.medicalhealthcoach.com DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com -Dr. Mo
Even a few seconds of exercise a day, or just a few minutes, that's all you need to keep your metabolism at its peak. This primes the body to burn more calories and makes it easier to get into your ideal shape. It's much tougher for us to recover from weeks of inactivity. But starting with just 15-30 seconds of some exercise, and making it a daily habit will have amazing long-term results. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com -Dr. Mo
Depending on mental health or emotional issue you are dealing with, it's important to see the right expert to help you overcome your personal barriers. healer psychologist medication teacher addiction specialist Let's talk about how the mind works and how emotions can affect our physical well-being. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com -Dr. Mo
Here is a brief overview of how I titrate my patients of off insulin once they are ready to change their diets and lifestyles around. This is important because otherwise you'll constantly battle low blood sugars. It's important to be both aggressive and patient with the changes. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com www.medicalhealthcoach.com
Dementia is a neurodegenerative disease and there is no cure for it. But we know what factors contribute to the risk of developing dementia. By recognizing our individual risk for dementia then we can control them and prevent it from happening. Here are my thoughts on preventing dementia in old age. And I will be recording many more thoughts on this in the future. Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Who is at risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Here are the factors I've identified in my patients. And these are things I work on with my health coaching clients in order to prevent them from contracting diabetes. environmental factors medications diet lifestyle exercise stress/sleep DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
For some, but not all, eating late in the day can interfere with proper digestion. It can be worth experimenting with how late you eat and try to experiment with the kind of foods you eat later in the day. Here are some important things to consider when you're having digestion or health issues. DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com www.medicalhealthcoach.com
It's rare for a boxed diet to work for everyone. It might work for a while but may not be sustainable long-term. The diet that keeps you healthy is the same diet that should help you lose weight or get to your ideal weight. But it often requires us to understand our bodies and experiment with different diets. If you can meet with your medical health coach or dietician then you can create the exact kind of diet you need to achieve your optimal health. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Getting injured is normal during exercise. What matters is the work we put in to recover from those injuries. After all, we exercise so that we become and remain healthy. Some injuries are "career enders" and others are "nuisance" injuries. You can recover from most such injuries and a good physician and physical therapist can help you overcome it. Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
You were told that you have high blood pressure but you know that you're otherwise quite healthy. Now what? Start on blood pressure medications? The low-risk hypertensive patient is the person who has readings below 160/100 and doesn't have a whole lot of risk factors. They aren't at high risk for a heart attack or stroke or heart or kidney failure. These patients won't do very well
Walking can be great for mental health. But it can also be fabulous exercise. It involves your core and can be a way to keep your heart in shape, as many aerobic exercise see to do. Here is a way to get a little more out of your walking routine. As always, the way you walk, as in your technique, matters quite a bit. www.medicalhealthcoach.com DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
We don't have to live in nature in order to enjoy the health benefits of being in nature. Smelling a tree, smelling the earth, touching some leaves, and walking on soft ground, all of that is very effective to help us feel better mentally. Just a walk through a park is enough to stimulate your senses. And stimulating senses is as important as working out your muscles or getting a restful sleep. Our senses have to be stimulated in order to rebuild some synapses in the brain. It helps us fight off dementia and helps us decrease depression symptoms. It helps us get rid of the harmful chemicals which build up. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
There are so many diets out there these days, Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Mediterranean, and so on. What matters isn't which diet you choose but how you adapt that diet to yourself as an individual. Don't be overwhelmed by all the different information out there. You can follow any of these diets and enjoy great health. Or you can follow none of them and still be healthy. Let's talk about the nuances of diet and health. DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
If you've been trying to troubleshoot your digestion, if you're suffering from diarrhea, constipation, gas pains, acid reflux, or too much gurgling in the intestines, these are some good GI hygiene tricks to adopt. Email me with questions at DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
If you're accustomed to cooking and baking with oil, here are some ways to slowly cut out such oils. From coconut oil to olive oil or butter. If your health requires it, I promise you that you can still enjoy the taste of your food without the addition of processed oils and fats. DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Oils are a form of processed foods and there are good arguments as to why you should avoid adding oils to your food and cooking and frying with oils. Not everyone might suffer ill health from using oils but some are susceptible to the calories and the inflammatory state of oils. Let's discuss such scenarios. DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo
Sugar affects blood pressure more than salt. And yet as clinicians we often emphasize salt restriction more vehemently. Though a small percentage of patients are salt sensitive, the majority of patients who develop high blood pressure do so because of excess sugar intake. Let's dive into this topic and talk about ways of managing your blood pressure without having to be on lifelong medications. DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Here is a sample case of someone who consulted with me for a second opinion and we were able to discover that the diet she was recommended was making her diabetes worse. This was prescribed by a very reputable medical group. It's important that as a patient you understand your disease and get a second opinion whenever possible. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Sugar ... we cut it out and then we fall off the wagon and suddenly we're eating all of the sugary snacks and desserts we were trying to avoid. No worries. I have helped many patients kick the habit again. And the good news is that the more times you attempt and kick a habit, the more likely it is to stick for good. DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Our circadian rhythm can affect many aspects of our health, including our appetite. In this episode I'll discuss how to better control your hunger cravings by paying attention to your circadian rhythm. DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
From IBS to bloating, gas, abdominal pains and acid reflux, there are many digestion issues that people deal with. Often, they will treat them with prescription medications which have a whole list of side effects. Let me take you on a journey through your intestines and we'll talk about how the way you eat and what you eat creates the symptoms which we refer to as digestion problems. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
`People are using antibiotics more and more for colds and flus which are often viral or benign bacterial infections. This is causing a slew of health problems which we often won't notice for years down the road. Here is my take on antibiotics, though I suspect that my audience is savvy enough to know that antibiotics are meant to save lives not just treat symptoms of a cold or flu. DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Some of us will have uncontrollable hunger, either all of the time or sparking from time to time. In general I advise my patients to eat when hungry, as long as what they are eating is healthy. A poor diet often begets more hunger. So changing the diet around can help curb the appetite. Eating too much food doesn't always lead to obesity, nor does it hinder weight loss. The type of food eaten is more of an indicator of weight loss or the lack therefore. DrMo@medicahealthcoach.com
Carbs have a strong effect on your blood pressure. It's easily overlooked and I don't know any physician who emphasizes a low-carb diet for blood pressure control. Knowing how carbs increase your blood pressure and knowing which ones to avoid will help you better control hypertension and help you avoid medications. DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
To overcome prediabetes it takes more than knowledge. It's a problem of habits and lifestyle. That's one thing that I have been effective at doing for my health coaching clients: helping them overcome their hurdles to fix their prediabetes. Prediabetes happens because of insulin resistance, the wrong diet, the wrong kind of activity, and a poor quality diet. These are the things to focus on in order to effect major changes in prediabetes and prevent it from becoming diabetes. DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
It's 2020 and Magnesium is still the supplement de jour. I am not against supplementing with Magnesium. But it's not easy to tell who needs it and who doesn't. Let's take a scientific and hopefully logical approach to this potential mineral deficiency. This way, you can determine if you really need magnesium supplementation or not. Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Email me at DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
I have talked about walking before as a form of exercise. Even if you are in great shape or if you normally don't exercise, walking is a great addition to your daily routine. It's not difficult to get started and I'll be recording the crazy streets of Downtown Los Angeles to show you that you can go for a walk anywhere. Walking doesn't just exercise the body but you can even exercise your mind. It's a meditative activity and can help lower your blood pressure. Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com DrMo@medicalhealthcoach.com
There is a long list of reasons why you might be experiencing urinary frequency. I saw 2 interesting cases back to back and so I decided to record this episode to talk about the less well-known and more common causes of urinary frequency. constipation drinking too much water drinking water without enough minerals eating/drinking diuretics bladder spasms/infections/IC menstrual period medications anxiety/stress prostate bladder/pelvic prolapse
We tend to read too much into our cholesterol levels. This often leads to overtreatment but also a false sense of security. A normal lipid profile doesn't mean that you're healthy or that you won't get a stroke or a heart attack. A bad cholesterol profile doesn't always mean that you'll suffer its consequences either. There is more to this cholesterol art, as I'll discuss today. drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com www.medicalhealthcoach.com
Just because a popular media physician is talking and giving advice, it doesn't mean that they have your best intention in mind. Physicians and medical groups who are generally in popular media have their own best interest in mind. They are often pushing a service or product which is earning them a lot of money. There are ways to research health related topics in a safe manner. But chances are that you won't get the right information from a popular media physician nor from the first page of a search engine. Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Here are some simple tricks you can use to manage your blood pressure better. If you are dealing with hypertension and don't want to start on medications or make major lifestyle changes, try these tricks. Some will appeal to you and some won't. You will respond really well to some and poorly to others. Experiment and tinker with it. In this podcast episode I will discuss: isometric exercises sweating deep breathing salt intake dietary modification alcohol/dairy Visit the website to interact with me at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Email me at drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
It's normal to be confused about what to eat. There is such a massive disconnect between medical professionals and the lay public that there is minimal transference of information. The little bit which we relay to our patients is jargon and even amongst ourselves we disagree as physicians. But it's going to be hard to refute certain basic facts when it comes to your diet. Here are the things I picked out which you cannot go wrong with.
Another discussion regarding exercise. I've gotten into a burnout state a few times when I've either pushed myself too hard or didn't get enough rest or didn't get the right diet in me. Let's discuss how to avoid burnout from exercise. For those who want to remain active for as many years as possible, this should be a great topic to listen to. Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com email me with questions at drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
Are you willing to spend $2 for a tiny portion of a brownie? What is the long-term consequence of the cheaper foods we eat and does it make financial sense to spend more on certain foods? This podcast will be about the cost of food and what we are told is healthy/not healthy. Some things might be quite expensive but there is a reason why healthy foods cost so much. Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Email me with any questions at drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
It might be justified to use a cane or a splint from time to time. And certain patients, due to permanent disabilities, may need to use such devices. For the majority of us these medical devices can cause more problems. I'll discuss when to use such as devices and when to avoid them. The Arthritis Foundation has some good-use practices for canes. We'll also discuss the problems that might develop with excess use. If you're interested in consulting with me, connect with me at drmo@medicahealthcoach.com or through my website.
It might seem counterintuitive. But western medicine makes way too much money from benign exercise and sports injuries. Because of medical-legal issues we order too many xrays and tests and perform far too many surgeries. Certain injuries are beneficial because they help make your joints, bones, and tendons stronger. The weakest link is often injured which can help you prevent future more aggressive injuries. Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Email me with questions at drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com Interested in 1:1 health coaching? Join my practice if you're located in California or Washington.
Engaged patients tend to have better health outcomes. The majority of the patients I've interacted with have thrown themselves at the mercy of western medicine - too afraid to question me as a doctor or to research their health. I believe that in order to have better outcomes we have to be better patients. I'll outline a few things which should help drive this point home. Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Email me drmo@medicalhealthcoach.com
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