Mike and Steph from B104 talk with Lehigh Valley Health Network providers to learn practical health tips for everyday life. Each episode has one goal – to empower you to be the healthiest you.
Living with polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS can take a toll on your emotional and physical health. Common symptoms of this condition are irregular periods, infertility, weight gain and unwanted hair growth – all of which are difficult to cope with. Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about how to manage PCOS with OB-GYN Emily Brophy, MD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health. What are the symptoms of PCOS? How does PCOS impact ovulation and fertility? What lifestyle changes may help manage PCOS symptoms? Which supplements may provide hormonal support? What diet changes may help women who have PCOS? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters: · 0:01 - Intro · 1:00 - What is PCOS? · 2:05 - Is PCOS genetic? · 2:46 - Challenges with diagnosing PCOS · 3:41 - Irregular periods · 4:38 - Tracking your cycle · 5:58 - DUTCH test · 7:21 - PCOS treatment options · 8:53 - Sharing your diagnosis with your health care team · 10:08 - Lifestyle changes to help manage PCOS · 10:58 - Recommended diet changes · 11:54 - How to reduce the bloating · 12:37 - PCOS supplements · 14:57 - Evening primrose oil · 15:28 - Inositol and PCOS · 15:47 - Magnesium supplements · 17:24 - Chasteberry and black cohosh · 18:21 - Inflammation and PCOS · 19:11 - Importance of exercise · 20:30 - Unwanted hair growth · 22:11 - Spearmint tea · 22:43 - Ovulation and fertility · 23:45 - Tracking ovulation · 25:16 - Mental health and PCOS · 26:34 - Acupuncture and acupressure · 28:04 - If you've had your symptoms dismissed · 29:57 - Advice
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that can have a big impact on your health. It's responsible for making hormones that affect your metabolism, heart rate, mood and more. Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about thyroid issues with Andrew Brackbill, MD, endocrinologist with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health. Why are women more prone to having a thyroid issue? What is the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? How does Hashimoto's disease affect your health? How might having a thyroid problem impact fertility? Can thyroid conditions impact your mental health? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters: · 0:01 - Intro · 0:56 - The main function of your thyroid · 2:16 - Why women are more likely to have a thyroid problem · 6:14 - Fatigue and your thyroid · 12:18 - Symptoms of a thyroid problem · 13:17 - Temperature intolerances · 13:58 - Hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism · 15:45 - Diagnosing thyroid conditions · 16:57 - How thyroid disorders impact your life · 19:49 - Hashimoto's disease and hypothyroidism · 20:49 - Fertility and thyroid conditions · 23:18 - Menopause and your thyroid · 25:01 - Diet and your thyroid · 28:08 - Weight and your thyroid · 29:51 - Addressing weight issues · 31:25 - Stress and your thyroid · 32:45 - Stress management tips · 33:35 - Mental health and your thyroid · 36:06 - Wellness strategies · 38:03 - Treatment options for thyroid conditions · 44:12 - Getting a thyroid panel · 45:20 - What is shown in your thyroid panel · 47:02 - At-home thyroid tests
Before you stop the scroll and go try that health trend – you'll first want to listen to this episode. We've seen everything from helpful to harmful ideas on social media this year including: · Using snail mucin for skin care· Drinking adrenal cocktails to lower cortisol· Ditching vegetables for the carnivore diet· Sipping tadpole water to lose weight Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about some of the top health trends on social media with Tina George, MD, family medicine physician with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). What are cortisol cocktails and charcoal lattes? Should you try snail mucin for skin care? Why are Brazil nuts the new superfood? What popular diets are problematic? Will putting sliced onions or potatoes in your socks overnight reduce cold symptoms? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters: · 0:01 - Intro · 1:01 - Snail mucin skin care · 5:54 - Slugging your skin · 10:06 - Face yoga · 13:39 - Brazil nut buzz · 15:08 - The carnivore diet · 18:06 - Papaya seed parasite cleanse · 23:49 - Wearing food to bed · 25:03 - Charcoal lattes · 28:37 - Cortisol cocktails · 33:16 - Electrolyte packets · 34:29 - Tadpole water · 37:01 - All-natural pre-workout · 38:42 - Longevity training · 41:34 - Little treat culture · 43:36 - A dopamine menu To learn more health tips, visit LVHN.org/healthyyou. Remember to subscribe, follow and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Deezer.
If you've ever tried strength training, you probably have also done some yoga. Many bodyweight exercises such as a plank and the boat pose originated from yoga. The ancient practice has been around for more than 5,000 years and has become more popular because of its adaptability and health benefits for all ages. In this episode, Lauren Freid, MD, rheumatologist with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and certified yoga teacher, talks about how practicing yoga can improve your health with Amanda Newman with LVHN. Why is my doctor recommending yoga? How can yoga relieve back pain? Can yoga help me build muscle mass? Why is yoga a great anti-aging tool? How can yoga improve your mood and lead to a less cluttered mind? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month. Chapters: · 0:01 - Intro · 0:57 - About Dr. Freid · 1:27 - What is yoga? · 3:04 - Yoga props · 5:12 - Yoga at any age · 6:12 - Why is my doctor recommending yoga? · 7:43 - Rheumatoid arthritis and yoga · 9:30 - Back pain and yoga · 11:41 - Heart health and yoga · 13:39 - Why is yoga a form of strength training? · 16:54 - Prenatal yoga · 18:44 - Yoga for anti-aging · 19:57 - Yoga props in the office · 21:51 - Declutter your mind with yoga · 24:13 - How often should you do yoga? · 26:10 - Finding a yoga class · 28:26 - More resourcesTo learn more health tips, visit LVHN.org/healthyyou. Remember to subscribe, follow and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Deezer.
Building stronger bones and healthier joints starts with prioritizing nutrition and exercise. Warming up with a cup of bone broth is one way to help fight inflammation. Sticking to a fitness routine that challenges you can increase your bone density and protect your joints. Guests:Marie O'Brien, DO, rheumatologist with Lehigh Valley Health Network, and Scott Sexton, MD, orthopedic surgeon with Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, talk about bone and joint health with Amanda Newman with LVHN.Chapters: · 0:01 - Intro · 0:59 - Bone broth benefits · 4:14 - Importance of collagen · 8:29 - How to boost collagen · 13:43 - Exercises for healthy bones and joints · 20:57 - To drink milk or not · 23:44 - Calcium supplements · 27:51 - The funny “bone” · 29:40 - Bone jokes · 31:15 - How bones change with age · 32:59 - The power of prunes · 34:58 - Magnesium and your bones · 36:58 - Vitamin D and potassium · 38:44 - When to get your levels checked · 39:18 - Why women have a higher risk for osteoporosis · 40:37 - How to lower your risk for osteoporosis · 43:09 - Grounding or earthing trend · 45:09 - Common symptoms of osteoporosis · 47:41 - Treatment options · 49:14 - Osteoarthritis vs. osteoporosis · 52:01 - Creatine supplements · 53:05 - Hormones and joint pain · 57:38 - How bad is it to crack your joints · 59:58 - Tips for strong bones and healthy joints To learn more health tips, visit LVHN.org/healthyyou. Remember to subscribe or follow The Healthiest You, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. And remember: Be safe, be smart and be the healthiest you.
Sweating is normal but can be uncomfortable to deal with. Pit stains, stinky feet or the dreaded stress sweat may be signs that it's time to break up with your current deodorant or shoes you've worn several days in a row. Guest:Neha Kaushik, MD, family medicine physician with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), talks about managing sweat from your armpits to your toes with Amanda Newman with LVHN. Chapters: · 0:01 - Intro · 1:11 - Deodorant vs. antiperspirant · 2:00 - Aluminum in antiperspirant · 2:41 - Ingredients to avoid · 3:52 - Deodorant immunity · 4:43 - Deodorant layering · 6:18 - “Natural” deodorant · 7:01 - Finding the right deodorant · 8:08 - DIY deodorants · 9:20 - Crystal or mineral stick deodorant · 10:38 - De-funking your pits · 12:22 - Armpit detoxes · 13:01 - Pit masks and underarm scrubs · 13:40 - When to apply deodorant · 14:49 - When only one armpit smells · 16:16 - Glycolic acid for deodorant · 17:18 - Hacks for when you forget deodorant · 18:16 - What you eat can affect how your sweat smells · 19:37 - How drinks affect your sweat · 20:38 - Hormones and sweat · 21:23 - Stress sweat · 22:32 - Managing stress sweat · 23:48 - Stinky pits after showering · 25:15 - Apple cider vinegar for deodorant · 26:06 - Excessive sweating · 27:15 - Pit vs. a puff · 28:17 - Lymphatic drainage · 29:07 - Changes in body odor · 29:32 - Whole body deodorant · 30:07 - Stinky feet · 31:41 - Synthetic clothing and sweat · 32:44 - Tips for healthy armpitsTo learn more health tips, visit LVHN.org/healthyyou. Remember to subscribe or follow The Healthiest You, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. And remember: Be safe, be smart and be the healthiest you.
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach, eating “naked carbs” and taking alpha-lipoic acid are just some questions you may have when thinking about your blood sugar. Whether it's balanced or not, it can influence your energy, mood and appetite. Addressing it now is key to lowering your risk for prediabetes, a condition that affects 98 million American adults. Guest:Erin Scholten, MD, endocrinologist with the Diabetes and Metabolism Center at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), discusses how your blood sugar impacts your health with Amanda Newman with LVHN. Chapters: · 0:01 - Intro · 0:58 - Blood sugar and insulin · 1:28 - Signs of insulin resistance · 3:16 - How to reverse insulin resistance · 5:50 - Coffee-before-breakfast debate · 7:55 - Mushroom coffee · 9:26 - What else can raise your blood sugar · 11:37 - Blood sugar spikes · 13:02 - How to prevent blood sugar spikes · 15:32 - Signs of an underlying condition · 16:45 - Hot flashes after a meal · 18:38 - The power of a walk after eating · 19:30 - How estrogen affects blood sugar · 22:11 - Wearing a continuous glucose monitor · 25:22 - How often should you get your blood sugar tested · 27:18 - How to reverse prediabetes · 30:59 - Eating well for balanced blood sugar · 35:28 - “Naked” carbs · 36:27 - Healthy carbs · 38:53 - Okra water trend · 40:29 - Alpha-lipoic acid supplement · 42:09 - The blood sugar diet plan · 44:18 - Eating according to the glycemic index · 45:39 - Oat milk and blood sugar concerns · 47:21 - What sugar-free really means · 48:22 - Tips to prevent prediabetes To learn more health tips, visit LVHN.org/healthyyou. Remember to subscribe or follow The Healthiest You, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. And remember: Be safe, be smart and be the healthiest you.
Before you head to bed without brushing and flossing your teeth, think again. Taking care of your smile every day (and night) makes a difference not just for your teeth but also for your overall health. Guest:Deborah Campbell, DMD, dentist and Chair of Dental Medicine with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), discusses how your dental health affects you with Amanda Newman with LVHN. Chapters: · 0:01 - Intro · 0:48 - Dental hygiene · 1:06 - Manual vs. electric toothbrush · 2:02 - Types of toothpaste · 3:02 - Toothpaste tablets · 3:48 - Water flossing vs. regular dental floss · 4:19 - Flossing makes you live longer · 5:05 - How to make flossing a habit · 5:43 - Hidden chemicals in dental floss · 6:48 - Shopping for dental floss · 7:08 - What to avoid in mouthwash · 8:03 - The viral teeth-cleaning device · 8:51 - Coffee stains · 10:39 - Teeth-whitening strips · 12:11 - Nontoxic teeth-whitening · 12:37 - UV lights and whitening pens · 13:23 - Purple shampoo for your teeth · 13:55 - Charcoal powder for teeth whitening · 14:23 - Break the bad breath · 16:07 - Tongue scraping · 16:33 - Oil pulling · 17:19 - Jaw clenching and teeth grinding · 18:38 - Night-guard options · 20:39 - Bacteria buildup · 21:32 - Chewing gum · 22:26 - The truth about cavities · 23:07 - How oral health is connected to overall health · 23:49 - The impact of hormones on teeth · 24:42 - Dental health during your period · 27:07 - Pregnancy and dental health · 28:35 - Sipping Cup Phenomenon · 29:36 - Menopause and dental health · 30:37 - How to maintain a healthy smile
Are you the queen of snacks? Have you tried several diets that left you feeling hungry and defeated? Maybe you struggle with turning off those “hunger hormones” or often find yourself in “hangry” situations. Getting back to the basics of eating healthy whole foods is the place to start. Cheryl Jesuit Rutkauskas, registered dietitian with LVPG Bariatric Medicine–1243 Cedar Crest, and Angela Magdaleno, DO, with LVPG Bariatric Medicine–1243 Cedar Crest and LVPG Endocrinology–Laurel Blvd, discuss simplifying nutrition and weight management with Amanda Newman with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). Chapters: · 0:01 - Intro · 1:03 - Unique nutritional needs for women · 2:52 - How nutrition changes throughout your life · 5:41 - Common nutrient deficiencies · 7:24 - Vitamins or supplements vs. whole foods · 8:05 - A day of healthy eating · 12:49 - Macronutrients and their purpose · 13:40 - Quality proteins and daily recommendation · 15:31 - How much protein you need · 18:42 - Cottage cheese mousse · 19:53 - Protein and your hormonal health · 25:34 - Healthiest carbs to include in your diet · 26:34 - Sourdough bread · 29:53 - How to get more fiber each day · 31:43 - Dietary fats to avoid · 32:23 - Healthy fats · 34:34 - How fats impact female hormones · 34:53 - Counting macros · 38:56 - The truth about the low-carb, low-fat diet · 41:43 - The 30-30-30 weight-loss rule · 42:58 - Frequent eating and the three-hour diet · 47:12 - Tips to avoid the afternoon slump · 51:54 - Bedtime snacking · 53:12 - Best time to have dessert · 54:01 - Plant-based milk vs. dairy milk · 55:21 - The scoop on seed oils · 56:23 - Best oils to cook or bake with · 58:10 - Common cravings · 58:53 - Cravings and nutritional deficiencies · 59:37 - Curbing your cravings · 1:02:28 - Physical vs. emotional hunger · 1:03:24 - Why we get “hangry” · 1:04:34 - “Hanger” and low blood sugar · 1:06:05 - Making nutrition part of your lifestyle To learn more health tips, visit LVHN.org/healthy-you. Remember to subscribe or follow The Healthiest You, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. And remember: Be safe, be smart and be the healthiest you.
Just because it's trending on TikTok doesn't mean you should try it. Get the facts on health trends such as parasite cleansing, coffee enemas, bed rotting, berberine for weight loss and more. Elena Brinker, CRNP, internal medicine nurse practitioner with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), discusses TikTok health trends with Becca Lynn from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 01:13 - Signs of parasites · 2:02 - What is a parasite cleanse? · 4:14 - Good gut-bacteria · 5:05 - Coffee enemas · 6:44 - Your liver and detoxes · 8:06 - Berberine for weight loss · 10:54 - Blackout rage gallon trend · 13:06 - Social drinking safety · 13:57 - Fire cider drink · 15:52 - Alkaline water · 17:04 - Chlorophyll water · 18:31 - Greens powders · 20:34 - Dry-scooping pre-workout powder · 21:49 - Eating sea moss · 23:11 - Hydrogen peroxide for cleaning your ears · 24:10 - Using garlic in your nose · 26:02 - Sunscreen contouring · 27:59 - What is bed rotting?To learn more health tips, visit LVHN.org/healthy-you. Remember to subscribe or follow The Healthiest You, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. And remember: Be safe, be smart and be the healthiest you.
Most of us have at least one bad beauty habit or have tried a new trend we've seen online. Learn about what's good and what's not when it comes to makeup, micellar water, pimple popping, injectables and more. Guest:Emily Doster, RN, esthetic nurse with LVPG Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, discusses beauty habits to ditch and switch with Becca Lynn from B104.Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 00:50 - Using expired makeup · 2:32 - When to replace your makeup products · 3:04 - Cleaning your makeup brushes · 4:14 - Do you need a makeup-free day? · 6:00 - Micellar water pros and cons · 7:36 - Sleeping in your makeup · 9:23 - Breaking bad habits · 10:30 - Silk pillowcases · 11:55 - Addressing dark circles · 15:19 - Dry skin and “skin-sealing” · 17:21 - Smoothies for your skin · 18:28 - To pop a pimple or not? · 20:11 - Pore strips · 21:35 - Toothpaste as spot-treatment for acne · 22:48 - Preventing scarring · 24:18 - How to improve or minimize scars · 25:42 - Cocoa butter · 26:25 - Stretch marks · 27:01 - Aging gracefully · 29:41 - What to expect at your first Botox® or filler appointment · 30:47 - Botox® vs. filler · 32:25 – “Barbie Botox” · 33:46 - Shaving do's and don'ts · 35:24 - Sharing razors? · 36:03 - When to replace your razor head · 36:41 - Over-exfoliating · 38:53 - Sunless tanning · 41:19 - Castor oil for your skin, lashes and bellybutton · 43:54 - Dry shampoo · 45:37 - Top three products to get · 46:44 - Drugstore products · 47:49 - Emily's best beauty habitTo learn more about specialized skin care services and treatments available at Lehigh Valley Health Network, visit LVHN.org/facialesthetics. Remember to subscribe or follow The Healthiest You, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. And remember: Be safe, be smart and be the healthiest you.
Learn how walking and running impact your physical and mental health. Guests:Ashley Reiss and Neil Shapiro, physical therapists with Lehigh Valley Health Network, discuss how walking and running impact your hormones, mind and body with Becca Lynn from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 0:55 - Is walking or running better for a woman's health? · 2:10 - When to stretch · 3:26 - Walking, running and the female body · 5:00 - Running and female hormones · 8:57 - Strengthening your pelvic floor · 10:23 - Running and bone health · 11:49 - Who should avoid running? · 13:17 - Power walking · 14:20 - Physical and mental health benefits · 15:17 - Proper footwear · 19:09 - Stride length · 21:19 - Wrist and ankle weights · 22:18 - Weighted vest · 23:11 - Burning calories · 23:34 - Avoiding treadmill accidents · 26:09 - 12-3-30 workout · 27:05 - Safety precautions for your walk or run · 29:11 - Walking pads and desk treadmills · 31:41 - Walking health benefits · 33:47 - Managing leg pain · 36:15 - Chocolate milk · 36:51 - Soreness vs. an injury · 38:36 - Common injuries · 41:01 - 10,000 steps a day? · 42:07 - Running, walking or bothCheck out community marathons and runs in your area by visiting lvhn.org/running. You can also learn about rehabilitation services offered on LVHN.org/rehab. Remember to subscribe or follow The Healthiest You, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. And remember: Be safe, be smart and be the healthiest you.
Learn how sleep impacts a woman's health and hormones. Guest:Aileen Love, MD, pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist with Lehigh Valley Health Network, discusses sleep issues and tips to improve your sleep with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 1:31 - How many hours of sleep do you need? · 2:07 - Do women need more sleep than men? · 2:51 - Why sleep is essential · 3:55 - How to improve your sleep · 5:02 - A good bedtime routine · 6:18 - Sleep stages and their purpose · 7:08 - Tart cherry juice · 7:46 - Snacks before bed? · 8:49 - Avoid this before bedtime · 9:28 - Sleep positions · 10:33 - To nap or not · 11:48 - Why am I tired during the day and awake at night? · 12:42 - Sleep issues in women · 14:04 - Do I need to do a sleep study? · 15:12 - Why do I struggle with staying asleep? · 16:44 - Impact of interrupted sleep · 17:02 - Restless legs syndrome · 18:17 - Getting your iron levels checked · 19:09 - Is snoring a concern? · 19:32 - What is mouth taping? · 20:10 - Sleep apnea and treatment options · 20:33 - Can magnesium help with sleep? · 21:21 - Supplements and sleep · 21:51 - How hormones affect sleep · 22:51 - Hormonal birth control and sleep · 23:17 - How sleep changes throughout your life · 25:14 - Night sweats · 26:38 - Poor sleep and your immune system · 27:01 - Blue-light screens before bed · 27:53 - How sleep and weight are related · 28:28 - Pulling an “all-nighter” · 29:35 - If you're a “night owl” · 30:12 - The problem with a late bedtime · 30:54 - Best time to go to bed · 31:35 - Tips for quality sleepTo schedule a sleep study, visit lvhn.org/sleepstudy or learn about more services offered at Lehigh Valley Health Network at lvhn.org/pulmonology. Remember to subscribe or follow The Healthiest You, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode.
Learn how your colon and gut health impact your whole body. Guest:Kristen Halm, MD, colon and rectal surgeon with Colon-Rectal Surgery Associates and Lehigh Valley Health Network, discusses women's colon health with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 00:40 - Steph's first colonoscopy · 1:49 - Why does my colon health matter? · 2:13 - Signs of a healthy colon · 2:43 - Warning signs something may be wrong · 3:33 - Is constipation more common in women? · 4:55 - Preventing and relieving constipation · 5:41 - What to do if you have diarrhea · 7:02 - Got a poop problem? When to talk to your doctor · 8:01 - Prebiotics vs. probiotics · 9:47 - The best vitamin for your colon · 10:34 - What's messing up your gut? · 11:39 - Hormones and your gut · 12:10 - How gut health affects your body · 13:24 - What is a colon cleanse? · 15:08 - What's in the “magic pooping drink:” ColonBroom? · 16:36 - Colorectal (colon) cancer · 17:00 - Risk factors of colon cancer · 18:23 - Symptoms you shouldn't ignore · 19:17 - Who needs a colonoscopy? · 21:00 - Preparing for a colonoscopy · 22:17 - At-home screening tests · 24:51 - Prevent and lower your risk of colon cancer · 25:14 - What's the deal with corn?To learn more about colon cancer screenings at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, visit lvhn.org/colonoscopy or attend the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest on March 29. Visit lvhn.org/colonevent to register for the event.
What you need to know about wine, chocolate, vitamins and your heart on Valentine's Day and every day. Guest:Ellina Feiner, MD, cardiologist with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses women's heart health with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 1:23 - Milk vs. dark chocolate · 1:49 - What is the healthiest dark chocolate? · 2:15 - Antioxidants in chocolate · 2:54 - Can dark chocolate lower your risk of heart failure? · 3:51 - Dark chocolate recipe · 4:17 - Are there minerals in dark chocolate that are good for me? · 4:51 - Dark chocolate and your health · 5:58 - The dark side of chocolate · 6:25 - Top two minerals your heart needs · 6:35 - How low magnesium can affect your heart · 7:00 - What to do if you think you may be magnesium deficient · 7:22 - Wine health benefits · 8:09 - What is the healthiest wine? · 8:22 - How much wine can I have? · 9:01 - Vitamins and supplements for a woman's heart · 9:31 - CoQ10 health benefits · 9:58 - Fish oil and your heart · 10:50 - Concerns about inflammation · 11:28 - How to reduce inflammation · 12:20 - Turmeric health benefits · 12:52 - Is garlic good for your heart? · 13:42 - Garlic supplements · 13:53 - The “silent killer” in women · 14:21 - Symptoms you shouldn't ignore · 15:21 - Who is most at risk for developing heart disease? · 15:31 - How heart disease affects your life · 16:01 - Ways to prevent heart disease · 17:22 - Broken Heart Syndrome · 18:04 - Treatment for Broken Heart Syndrome · 18:40 - How to take care of your heart · 19:06 - American Heart Month · 19:34 - Valentine's Day Plans
Learn about the best clean skin care products, collagen peptides and how to keep your skin hydrated all season long. Guest:Emily Doster, RN, esthetic registered nurse and medical esthetician with LVPG Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery–1243, discusses skin care with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 1:46 - Do I need a skin care routine? · 2:09 - What is my skin type? · 2:58 - Face washes based on skin type · 4:07 - Clean ingredients to look for in products · 6:32 - How to build a skin care routine · 8:31 - Skin care steps start to finish · 9:14 - Do I need to apply a face sunscreen every day? · 10:16 - To double cleanse or not? · 11:11 - Double cleansing and aging · 11:35 - What is skin cycling? · 13:04 - Retinol vs. Tretinoin · 14:42 - Collagen benefits · 15:36 - When should I start taking collagen? · 16:02 - Liquid vs. powder collagen · 17:58 - Collagen peptides vs. collagen · 18:44 - How often should you take collagen peptides? · 19:14 - What is microneedling? · 20:07 - Skin care by the season · 21:02 - What is my skin's barrier? · 21:20 - How can I nourish my skin's barrier? · 21:43 - Why is my skin so dry? · 22:12 - Protecting your skin during winter · 23:00 - Skin care don'ts in the kitchen · 23:51 - Chocolate facials · 24:46 - Facials offered at LVHN · 25:16 - Skin rejuvenation treatments · 25:47 - Best time for in-office procedures · 26:31 - Microdermabrasion · 27:03 - Chemical peels · 27:34 - Dermaplaning dos and don'ts · 28:42 - When should I see an esthetician? · 29:25 - Skin care products you shouldn't live without · 29:36 - Skin care goals for the new year
Learn how to maintain mental and emotional wellness all winter long. We'll talk about seasonal affective disorder, signs you may have a vitamin D deficiency, resetting your circadian rhythm and how mindfulness and light therapy may help. You can beat the “winter blues” and find a treatment plan that works for you. Guests:Susan Wiley, MD, psychiatrist and co-founder of Lehigh Valley Health Network's Center for Mindfulness and Kelly Strickler, DO, family medicine physician with LVPG Family Medicine–Pennsburg discuss mental and emotional wellness with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 1:05 - Mental vs. emotional health · 2:55 - Self-care tips · 4:45 - Mindfulness exercise · 12:02 - Prioritizing your wellness · 13:32 - Why gratitude matters · 14:29 - Gratitude practice · 16:56 - App recommendations · 18:02 - Sunlight and mental health · 18:50 - Reset your circadian rhythm · 20:00 - Melatonin supplements · 21:02 - Melatonin side effects · 21:46 - Preventing seasonal depression · 22:43 - Low vitamin D levels · 23:00 - Vitamin D deficiency symptoms · 23:56 - Vitamin D supplements · 25:30 - Light therapy and seasonal depression · 26:54 - Stress eating and weight management · 28:28 - Talking to your doctor about treatment options · 29:52 - Advice to remember
Learn what happens during each menstrual cycle phase and the effects they have on your mind and body. Your period is a monthly health check and just one piece of the puzzle as to why you're feeling the way you are. On your period or not, every phase (before, during and after) impacts you.Guest:Julianna Grandinetti, PA-C, physician assistant with LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology–1245 Cedar Crest, discusses menstrual cycle phases with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: • 00:01 - Intro • 1:24 - PMS relief • 3:06 - Vitamins and supplements • 3:54 - Can menstruation cause headaches? • 5:16 - What is a regular period each month? • 5:35 - How heavy is too heavy of a flow? • 6:26 - Irregular periods • 7:23 - Tampon safety • 8:01 - Organic vs. regular tampons and pads • 8:28 - Using a menstrual cup • 9:31 - Period underwear • 9:57 - Are periods a monthly health update? • 10:22 - Should you track your period? • 10:56 - Colors of period blood • 11:45 - Avoid this during your period • 12:06 - Is “period poop” a real thing? • 12:53 - Chocolate and cramps • 14:32 - Phases of your menstrual cycle • 17:12 - Energy levels and your menstrual cycle • 18:22 - Low-energy day recommendations • 19:00 - Cycle syncing • 19:43 - Syncing your cycle to your workout • 20:41 - Nutrition and your menstrual cycle • 21:26 - Advice to remember
Terry Burger, RN, Lehigh Valley Health Network's Administrator of Infection Control and Prevention, discusses how you can keep your family healthy during flu season this year with Mike and Steph from B104. Find an LVHN Flu Shot Clinic near you.
Brielle Weida, Manager of Fitness Programming at LVHN Fitness and exercise physiologist, discusses strength-training exercises at home and in the gym with Mike and Steph from B104.
Eric Wilson, MD, vascular and endovascular surgeon with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about spider and varicose veins. Find out what causes these types of veins and treatment options available to help you feel better in your skin. Visit LVHN.org/vein to learn more.
Krystal Trinkle, CRNP, with LVPG Pediatrics–Pennsburg joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about summertime safety for kids. Get all the “deets” on bug spray, sunscreen and screen time so you and your kids can have best (and safest) summer yet Visit LVHN.org/children to learn more. You can also check out our Because They're Kids: Virtual Info Sessions for Parents for more tips and advice.
Kelly Strickler, DO with LVPG Family Medicine–Pennsburg, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about how you clean up your health and your home. Learn about how you can properly dispose of old medications, why you should be changing your air filters frequently and how often you should be cleaning your makeup brushes.
Eric Bean, DO, Emergency Medicine Physician at Lehigh Valley Health Network, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to share helpful tips and information about telehealth including how to schedule and prepare for a video visit.
Terry Burger, Director of Infection Prevention at Lehigh Valley Health Network, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about how you and your family can stay healthy during this holiday season. Learn how to safely gather with family and friends, the difference between a cold, the flu and COVID-19 and when you should be tested for COVID and the flu.
Ranju Gupta, MD, oncologist with Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about what women really need to know about breast cancer. Learn when you should begin regular mammogram screenings, what signs and symptoms to watch for and how new advances in imaging are helping diagnose breast cancer earlier than ever.
Hari Joshi, MD, cardiologist with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), irregular heartbeat. Learn when to be concerned about a flutter of your heart, what can increase your risk of AFib and more in this episode of The Healthiest You.
Debra Carter, MD, with LVPG Pediatrics and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about how your kids can have a safe and healthy school year. Learn about the do's and don'ts of masking, how to deal with back to school anxiety, what to pack in lunches and more.
Andrew Shoemaker, MD, and Emily Brophy, MD, with LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology, join Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about why women shouldn't be skipping their yearly gynecology exam. Learn about everything from PMS to menopause in episode 10 of The Healthiest You Podcast.
Beth Careyva, MD, with LVPG Family Medicine–Easton Avenue, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about how you can have a safe and enjoyable summer. Learn about the do's and don'ts of sunscreen and bug spray, water safety, how to treat bee stings and more.
Courtney Chellew, DO, Psychiatrist with LVPG LVPG Adult and Pediatric Psychiatry joins Mike and Steph to stick it to the stigma of mental health. Learn how to help destigmatize mental illness and about available treatment options.
Usman Shah, MD, joins Mike and Steph to discuss gut health, including how to achieve it and how it will impact your life.
The coronavirus has been a part of our lives for more than a year. Mike and Steph join Dr. Tim Friel, MD, LVHN Chair of Medicine to take a look at the past year and discuss what's to come.
Deborah Sundlof, MD, joins Mike and Steph to discuss women's heart health.
Cheryl Rutkauskas, Registered Dietitian, with LVHN and Richard Boorse, MD, with LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery join Mike and Steph to discuss weight-loss in the new year.
Learn gift giving tips for kids. LVPG pediatric surgeon Sarah Jones Sapienza, MD, offers advice to on toy safety and how to pick the right toy this holiday season.
The term “home for the holidays” has a whole new meaning in 2020. Learn tips to stay safe and stay cheery this holiday season.
Mike and Steph sit down with Lehigh Valley Health Network physicians, Dr. Alexandra Printz and Dr. Susan Wiley, to discuss the importance of flu shots and good thoughts during the pandemic. Bonus – Mike and Steph give tips for the upcoming LVHN flu shot clinic drive-thrus in Allentown.
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