Podcasts about chronic medical conditions

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEXT LIVE WORKSHOP⁠→ Financial Wellness for Chronic Medical Conditions⁠ Oct 25th 2025 @ 12 EST:Understanding your relationship with money and building practical strategies that work with your chronic illness reality.Episode Summary: In this episode, Destiny sits down with Kamilah Jones, PharmD, LPC, CRC, to explore the crucial difference between stress and burnout, particularly for healthcare professionals. Kamilah shares her personal journey from pharmacist to therapist, including her own experience with burnout while building her private practice - and why knowing what to do wasn't enough to prevent it. They talk about why healthcare workers are uniquely vulnerable to burnout due to competitive training, emotional labor, and systemic constraints, and discuss the uncomfortable truth that resources (financial, social, and professional support) often matter more than resilience when it comes to recovery. The conversation covers practical strategies for healthcare providers, including the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, knowing when to refer out, and recognizing the signs that professional help is needed. Kamilah offers a free self-care guide for stress and burnout at InTouch Wellness, and both hosts emphasize that asking for help isn't weakness - it's wisdom.Resources mentioned → ⁠Kamilah's Self-Care Guide MEET DESTINY: Website / Instagram / BlueSky / YouTube / TikTokMEET GUEST: Website / Instagram / LinkedIREAD THE BLOG FOR THIS EPISODE→ Burnout Is Predictable - But Prevention Requires More Than Willpower w/ Kamilah JonesASK DESTINY ANYTHING→ Submit your questions hereFOR YOU, OUR PODCAST LISTENERS→ Join The Membership (ongoing support for staying regulated while living with chronic illness - This does not replace therapy, but it's a great addition to your regular therapy appointments)FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Send us a textIn the latest episode of the Hearing Matters podcast, discover why asking the right questions can make all the difference in understanding your health care decisions. Dr. Maissel sheds light on the critical gaps in doctor-patient communication and the often-overlooked nuances of hearing healthcare. Explore the necessity of comprehensive audiometric evaluations and learn how evolving medical guidelines, like those for blood pressure, reflect the ever-changing landscape of healthcare.Did you know there's a strong link between diabetes and hearing loss? Our conversation with Dr. Maisel reveals this connection and its broader implications for overall health, emphasizing the importance of managing blood sugar levels to prevent long-term damage. We also discuss the risks of untreated hearing loss and its potential ties to dementia, advocating for early action to protect cognitive health. Plus, get acquainted with the Progressive Tinnitus Management protocol, a successful strategy for managing tinnitus and hearing loss. Tune in for an episode packed with invaluable advice and resources that empower you to take charge of your health with confidence. Connect with the Hearing Matters Podcast TeamEmail: hearingmatterspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hearing_matters_podcast Twitter: @hearing_mattasFacebook: Hearing Matters Podcast

RSV vaccine for adults has recently become available and can protect against severe disease or death from one of the main causes of upper respiratory infections. HIV patients are asking if they should receive the vaccine. This question is discussed by Dr. Steven Fine. Related Content: Respiratory syncytial virus in adults with severe acute respiratory illness in a high HIV prevalence setting: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2017.06.007 Immunizations for Adults with HIV: https://www.hivguidelines.org/guideline/hiv-immunizations/?mycollection=hiv-care. CDC: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine VIS: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/rsv.html#:~:text=CDC%20recommends%20a%20single%20dose,most%20of%20the%20United%20States. Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) in Older aAdults and Adults with Chronic Medical Conditions: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/high-risk/older-adults.html Adult Immunization Schedule by Age: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html CEI Clinician toll free line for NYS providers: 866- 637-2342 https://ceitraining.org/

A rising number of people suffering from chronic medical conditions are being forced to request financial assistance to cope with the treatment of their disease. - Semakin banyak orang yang menderita penyakit kronis terpaksa meminta bantuan keuangan untuk mengatasi pengobatan penyakit mereka.

The Gut Microbiome Has Been Linked To Many Chronic Medical Conditions Joel K. Kahn MD • https://drjoelkahn.com/ • Book - The Plant-Based Solution Dr. Sarina Pasricha • http://www.docsarina.com Baxter Montgomery, MD • https://montgomeryheart.com/ • Book - The Food Prescription for Better Health Robynne Chutkan, MD • http://www.digestivecenterforwellness.com • Book - The Microbiome Solution Dr Janese Laster, M.D • http://www.GutTheoryHealth.com • Book – Gut Theory Total Digestive Care #PlantBasedDoctors #Obesity,#GastrointestinalDisease #HeartDisease  Dr Joel Kahn is a Practicing Medical Doctor, Podcaster and Author. He works as an independent Holistic Cardiologist and manages the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity, ** focused on early detection and reversal of heart diseases. In addition to that, Joel is a Columnist at The Huffington Post and Readers Digest. One of the world's top cardiologists, Dr. Joel Kahn has treated thousands of acute heart attacks during his career. Dr Kahn is an acclaimed author whose most recent book is Lipoprotein(a),: The Heart's Quiet Killer: A Diet and Lifestyle Guide. An estimated one in five people have elevated levels of a type of cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) which can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, including blocked arteries, blood clots, and stroke. To Contact Dr. Joel Kahn go to DrJoelKahn.com  Dr. Sarina Pasricha is a Harvard trained nationally recognized Delaware gastroenterologist focused on gut health, the gut microbiome, and the brain-gut connection. She graduated cum laude from Harvard University in biological anthropology with a focus on nutrition. She has published extensively in the most respected gastroenterology journals and has given more than 40 national presentations. She has received numerous teaching awards including best mentor award as an internal medicine resident. She has also received the IFAB Women of the World award and was voted as a Delaware Today's Top Doctor 2019. She is a Presidential Scholar and has been honored by President Clinton at the White House twice. Dr. Pasricha's research background allows her to best use evidence-based medicine to treat her patients. She takes a holistic approach toward managing gastrointestinal diseases. To Contact Dr. Sarina Pasricha, M.D. go to docsarina.com Dr. Baxter D. Montgomery is an Author and Board-Certified Cardiologist with years of experience in the latest medical practices and nutritional health. Combining his medical practice with a food-driven lifestyle intervention, Dr. Montgomery introduces patients to a novel food classification system that helps reverse chronic conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, obesity and diabetes without medications or surgeries.  He has refined this process over the past 10 years with profound positive results in severely ill patients. In addition to running Montgomery Heart & Wellness, Dr. Montgomery manages arrhythmias and coronary disease, performs angiographies, defibrillator implants and other hospital procedures, and teaches young physicians. To Contact Dr. Baxter Montgomery Go to MontgomeryHeart.com      Dr Robynne Chutkan is a doctor of integrative gastroenterology and the author of the multiple digestive health books Gutbliss, The Bloat Cure and The Microbiome Solution. Her most recent book The Microbiome Solution: A Radical New Way to Heal Your Body from the Inside Out is a Live Dirty, Eat Clean—because every serious disease or chronic ailment begins in our gut. The microbiome—the collective name for the trillions of bacteria that live in our digestive tract—is today's hottest medical news topic. Dr. Robynne Chutkan explains how the standard Western diet and our super-sanitized lifestyle are starving our microbes, depleting the “good bugs” that are crucial for keeping us healthy, and encouraging overgrowth of exactly the wrong types of bacteria. To Contact Dr. Robynne Chutkan go to digestivecenterforwellness.com Dr Janese Laster, M.D is board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Obesity Medicine, and nutrition. She completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship training at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.  During her Gastroenterology fellowship she became interested in nutrition and bariatric endoscopy and sought out additional training. She completed the Nestle Clinical Nutrition fellowship program and then an advanced endoscopic bariatric training fellowship with an international expert. Dr Laster's goal is to help you achieve and sustain healthy weight loss through an evidence-based approach for long term success. To Contact Dr Janese Laster go to  GutTheoryHealth.com Disclaimer:Medical and Health information changes constantly. Therefore, the information provided in this podcast should not be considered current, complete, or exhaustive. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The Real Truth About Health does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, or opinions referenced in the following podcasts, nor does it exercise any authority or editorial control over that material. The Real Truth About Health provides a forum for discussion of public health issues. The views and opinions of our panelists do not necessarily reflect those of The Real Truth About Health and are provided by those panelists in their individual capacities. 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How To Cultivate an Energized Life With Ease, Mobility, and Joy Despite Having A Chronic Medical Condition.

How To Cultivate an Energized Life With Ease, Mobility, and Joy Despite Having A Chronic Medical Condition.

  Episode 35: Transitions to Adult Care in Patients with Chronic Medical Conditions MOC Credit link https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10094078     Pediatrics Now Host Holly Wayment brings us: Presenters: Amrit Misra, MD Overview: Transitions to Adult Care in Patients with Chronic Medical Conditions Objectives: To increase awareness and education for pediatric providers Dr. Amrit Misra completed his residency and pediatric cardiology fellowship from the Detroit Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Michigan. He then completed an adult congenital heart disease fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He currently is a staff physician at these hospitals through the Boston Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program. His interests include transitions of care, community health, and heart failure. Financial Disclosures: Amrit Misra, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.  Planning Committee member Steven Seidner, MD has disclosed he receives funding from Draeger Medical for the Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Infinity Acute Care System Workstation Neonatal Care Babylog VN500 Device in High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) Mode in Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Neonates for which he is a co-principal investigator. Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hour) Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hour) MOC-2 credit (1.00 hour) Target Audience: Pediatric Doctors and Providers Faculty, residents, health care providers; medical students and trainees. Accreditation: The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses and other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Attendance. For information on applicability and acceptance, please consult your professional licensing board.

"The work will come, more and more, once people feel heard." In this episode, Richard speaks to Elaine Taylor-Klaus the co-founder of Impact Parents.

Patty Starr, President and CEO of the Health Action Council, and Craig Kurtzweil, vice president of the UnitedHealthcare Center for Advanced Analytics, detail an article they co-authored analyzing millennial generation health trends.

We can learn to be grateful and make the most out of every situation. That's what Molvia Maddox teaches us in this episode of the Share Your Story series. From even before the diagnosis of Friedreichs Ataxia, a neurodegenerative condition, Molvia and her daughter Krystie find ways to live fully despite the challenges that arise. Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don't miss exclusive interviews and some of my own tidbits and insights on grief. https://anchor.fm/jenny-dilts-grievingcoach/subscribe Meet Molvia Maddox Molvia is the author of Perfectly Flawed, a memoir of her family's experience of adjusting to the news that her daughter Krystie had the genetic condition Friedreichs Ataxia. After many battles with medical professionals, Krystie was finally diagnosed at age 9. In Krystie's short 29 years, she lived an incredible and full life. Because of her experience with Krystie and in honor of her, Molvia founded Melting IceCubes Health, an organization to help other families facing the challenges of getting the resources and support they need. Today we talk about her grief journey and how to merge doing the best you can when you don't have control and making the most of each and every day anyways. Molvia can be found at meltingicecubes.com and on LinkedIn and Facebook @Molvia Maddox. You can also email her at molvia@meltingicecubes.com. Get to know Jenny Dilts! Jenny is a certified Grief Coach who specializes in helping people convert grief into growth in their own way and in their own time. From her personal experiences with grief, she has learned to lean in, ask questions, and reflect with gratitude on the lessons she's received from Grief. She now uses this pattern to help her clients convert their grief into growth. If you are struggling with your grief-- whether that's from death of a loved one, loss of identity, change in relationship, or unmet expectations-- schedule a call with Jenny through her website at grievingcoach.com for one tool that you can use today to help make your grief a little more manageable. Also, remember to subscribe to the show, so you don't miss special episodes and interviews. https://anchor.fm/jenny-dilts-grievingcoach/subscribe

10/26/2022Medical Management of Women with Chronic Medical Conditions Before and After PregnancyThe Gaining Health Podcast, Episode 4 In this episode of What's Up Wednesday we will be reviewing the article titled "Interconception Care for Primary Care Providers: Consensus Recommendations on Preconception and Postpartum Management of Reproductive-Age Patients With Medical Comorbidities" by S. Michelle Ogunwole, MD et al. I will be highlighting some of the important information shared in this article as it relates to obesity management. The article and the fantastic resources and checklists can be found here. For resources and support for starting or optimizing a medical obesity management program, check out www.GainingHealth.com!Support the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer monthly and annual Memberships, which include live group coaching, a community forum to ask questions and post resources, pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources inlcuding patient education materials and office forms, and much more! We also sell our popular Gaining Health products, including a book on developing an obesity management program, editable forms and templates, and patient education materials in our Gaining Health Shop! If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon

Managing chronic medical conditions is something most of us will have to do at one point or another. In this episode of the Sage Aging podcast, I was joined by David Chandler, Senior Director of Strategic Programs for https://www.seniorhelpers.com/ (Senior Helpers), to discuss. Click above to listen or view the conversation in its entirety. What We CoveredThe prevalence of chronic medical conditions The importance of managing chronic medical conditions The 5 key areas to assess for identifying the risk of hospitalization Strategies for managing chronic conditions and successfully aging in place Resources We MentionedResourceshttps://www.ncoa.org/ (National Council on Aging (NCOA)) https://health.gov/healthypeople (Healthy People 2030) https://www.hhs.gov/aging/index.html (US Department of Health and Human Services Healthy Aging Resources) Related Podcast Episodeshttps://eldercareguide.com/older-adult-mental-health/ (Episode 65:) Older Adult Mental Health with Penny Williams https://eldercareguide.com/ace-your-next-doctor-appointment/ (Episode 68 & 69:) Ace Your Next Doctor Appointment with Sandra Washington https://eldercareguide.com/what-is-normal-anyway/ (Episode 70): What is Normal Anyway? with Georgiana Goodson Thanks For Listening!If you enjoyed this episode of https://eldercareguide.com/category/sage-aging-podcast/ (Sage Aging,) please subscribe and share the podcast with a friend. If you have topic ideas you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@eldercareguide.com. For more great content, please https://eldercareguide.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=11a03ace8b4e6400a7a85a742&id=55ac18cc27 (subscribe to our newsletter). You can also find Sage Aging onhttps://www.facebook.com/SageAgingElderCare ( Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/sageagingeldercare/ (Instagram), andhttps://www.pinterest.com/SageAging/_created/ ( Pinterest).

Founded in 1994, Peak Performers employs skilled and dedicated people in administrative, professional, accounting, and information technology jobs. Peak recruits for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire positions in State of Texas and other local government agencies. As part of their nonprofit mission, Peak is setting a new standard of employment for people with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. Brought in as a digital strategy consultant in 2012, Bree Sarlati, President of Peak Performers, began her tenure helping re-brand the company website and optimize it for search engine performance. Since then, Bree has worked in every part of Peak's business: payroll, marketing, recruiting, staffing, and office management. Bree joined the leadership team in 2017 and has contributed to explosive growth in existing accounts and new service offerings. Under her leadership, Peak's book of business has grown 40% and has begun offering services in direct hire and executive search. Bree has also led a series of organizational transformations such as a move toward a cloud-based recruiting and HR management software.  Bree brings to the organization a diverse, human-focused educational background of sociolinguistics and anthropology and leverages her background of working for nonprofit organizations around the world. Bree has been recognized (2020) by Staffing Industry Analyst as a “40 Under 40” leader, trailblazing and innovating in the workforce solutions ecosystem. Topics: Bree's obsession with old books Bree's journey into the staffing industry Biggest lessons learned while building Peak Performers Staffing Agency The candidate's experience for people with disabilities and chronic medical conditions The importance of working with clients that align with your values What are some of the unquestionable qualities attributed to a successful recruiter? The power of cultivating authenticity in the workplace

Founded in 1994, Peak Performers employs skilled and dedicated people in administrative, professional, accounting, and information technology jobs. Peak recruits […]

5 23 Is It Safe To Vaccinate Older Adults Who Have Chronic Medical Conditions-ACIS by WHO Collaborating Center for Vaccine Safety

As one of only six centers of its kind in the United States funded by the Maternal Child Health Bureau, the Pediatric Pulmonary Center (PPC) at Children's of Alabama relies on family members as a critical part of the care team. In this episode of the Inside Pediatrics Podcast, we hear from Dr. Brad Troxler and family faculty member Linda Russo about a series of videos the PPC recently developed to help families through the daily challenges of a new diagnosis, raising a child with a chronic illness and eventually, how to advocate and become an agent for change.Resources: Pediatric Pulmonary Center Video #1-Checking In https://youtu.be/yy5O6cowBvs Pediatric Pulmonary Center Video#2-Settling In https://youtu.be/gs343LW5g5A Pediatric Pulmonary Center Video#3-Breaking Out https://youtu.be/sAd-Es4xS3QCureSMA Spinal Muscular Atrophy - https://www.curesma.org/ MDA Muscular Dystrophy Association - https://www.mda.org/care/mda-resource-centerCystic Fibrosis Foundation - https://www.cff.org/Family Voices of Alabama - https://www.familyvoicesal.org/Alabama's Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F HIC) - https://familyvoicesal.org/programs-family2.php

Homeless patients with chronic medical conditions who need long-term care often repeatedly present to emergency departments to receive treatment. Following a performance improvement analysis, clinicians at UCSF developed an emergency department–based team who work with the community to provide care for this challenging population. Hemal Kanzaria, MD, and Jack Chase, MD, discuss how UCSF has addressed this clinical problem. Related Article(s): Caring for Emergency Department Patients With Complex Medical, Behavioral Health, and Social Needs

Homeless patients with chronic medical conditions who need long-term care often repeatedly present to emergency departments to receive treatment. Following a performance improvement analysis, clinicians at UCSF developed an emergency department–based team who work with the community to provide care for this challenging population. Hemal Kanzaria, MD, and Jack Chase, MD, discuss how UCSF has addressed this clinical problem. Related Article(s) available here

Do you or someone you love deal with a chronic medical condition? Today, Rob discusses his own challenges with a chronic condition and the way that he has structured and lives his life - in large part in dealing with a chronic medical condition?Search "chronic medical condition"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/Chronic-Conditions/CC_MainAlcohol AbuseAlzheimer’s Disease and Related DementiaArthritis (Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid)Asthma Atrial Fibrillation Autism Spectrum Disorders Cancer (Breast, Colorectal, Lung, and Prostate) Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Depression Diabetes Drug Abuse/ Substance AbuseHeart FailureHepatitis (Chronic Viral B & C)HIV/AIDSHyperlipidemia (High cholesterol)Hypertension (High blood pressure)Ischemic Heart DiseaseOsteoporosisSchizophrenia and Other Psychotic DisordersStrokeCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/about/index.htmChronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They are also leading drivers of the nation’s $3.5 trillion in annual health care costs.Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviors:Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.Poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats.Lack of physical activity.Excessive alcohol use.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/chronic-illness-mental-health/index.shtmlPeople with other chronic medical conditions have a higher risk of depression. The same factors that increase risk of depression in otherwise healthy people also raise the risk in people with other medical illnesses.How / why am I qualified to discuss Chronic Medical Conditions?Epilepsy since age 13.Experience with tobacco use, alcohol, drug abuse / substance abuse. Experience with poor nutrition and a transition to diet supplying good nutrition.Experience transitioning from a lifestyle of little physical activity to an active lifestyle.Experience with a lifestyle of All Around Growth while dealing with chronic condition.Impacts on:DrivingRecreational ActivitiesCareer ChoicesLifestyle HomesteadingHealth & WellbeingStressSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/allaroundgrowth)

There are many things that need to be considered when deciding to travel. If you've got chronic medical conditions, the list of considerations can grow exponentially.Being prepared for any medical situation when you're away from home isn't easy or practical. But knowing what to expect and having appropriate medical coverage for the unexpected goes a long way to helping you prepare for the journey.Your own nation's website is an excellent place to start looking for travel information, along with the website of whatever country(ies) you're hoping to travel to.And don't forget the medical specialists - your primary care provider, pharmacist, travel medicine specialists, etc.

More than 40 percent of U.S. adults aged 65 and older take five or more prescription drugs. That's according to a 2017 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which found that so-called "polypharmacy" is on the rise. But some experts are concerned about the medical risks of overprescription, which can happen when patients rely on automated refill services or see multiple specialists. We'll talk to UCSF's Michael Steinman, who heads a new national research network focused on deprescribing medications. We want to hear from you: do you or a loved one take a laundry list of prescription drugs? What concerns do you have?

Dean Ornish, MD, has directed revolutionary research proving lifestyle changes can often reverse the progression of many of the most common (and costly) chronic diseases.Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, weight gain, and even the aging process are all medical issues afflicting individuals around the world. Order Carnivora: Nature’s Nutritional Powerhouse -sponsorDean Ornish, MD, has directed revolutionary research proving, for the first time, that lifestyle changes can often reverse (undo) the progression of many of the most common--and costly--chronic diseases and even begin reversing aging at a cellular level.Thanks to the great success of Dr. Ornish's Lifestyle Medicine programs, Medicare and many insurance companies now cover the program for reversing chronic disease. The program has consistently achieved greater changes in lifestyle, better clinical outcomes, larger cost savings, and greater adherence than has ever been reported.Dr. Ornish joins Dr. Friedman to discuss his research, success stories, and the approach to lifestyle medicine, which includes: Eat well: a whole foods, plant-based diet naturally low in fat and sugar and high in flavor Move more: moderate exercise such as walking Stress less: including meditation and gentle yoga practices Love more: how love and intimacy transform loneliness into healing

Control the factors you can to reduce the impact of chronic illness.Reducing or eliminating your need for medications could benefit your overall health and wellness. Dietary and lifestyle changes can help harness the body's natural healing to recover from chronic diseases. Gut bacteria plays an important role in health. You have to eat to support healthy gut bacteria and reduce inflammation. Aiding your gut microbiome can improve some of the symptoms that negatively impact your livelihood. Listen as Dr. Kristine Gedroic joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how epigenetics play a role in chronic illness and healing.

Control the factors you can to reduce the impact of chronic illness.Reducing or eliminating your need for medications could benefit your overall health and wellness. Dietary and lifestyle changes can help harness the body’s natural healing to recover from chronic diseases. Gut bacteria plays an important role in health. You have to eat to support healthy gut bacteria and reduce inflammation. Aiding your gut microbiome can improve some of the symptoms that negatively impact your livelihood. Listen as Dr. Kristine Gedroic joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how epigenetics play a role in chronic illness and healing.

A major cause of the obesity epidemic and rise in chronic health conditions may be from a constant exposure to toxins.Lifestyle, diet, and genetics all play a role in our well-being. A major cause of the obesity epidemic and rise in chronic health conditions may be from a constant exposure to toxins. Hidden poisons in our air, food, water, cookware, cosmetics, and even within the containers our food is sold can wreak havoc on the health of our gut, hormones, and immune system. Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, author of The Toxin Solution, joins Dr. Friedman to share how you can avoid hidden poisons, feel better, and look better.

Sarah Anne Shockley share her story of living with chronic pain.Millions of adults experience some form of chronic pain, which can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting and isolating. Sarah Anne Shockley joined the ranks of chronic pain sufferers after a work-related injury in 2007. She joins host Erica Spiegelman to share her story and explain what inspired her to write her book, The Pain Companion, which she hopes can serve as a guide to others who are on a journey of learning how to live with chronic pain.

Millions of adults experience some form of chronic pain, which can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting and isolating. Sarah Anne Shockley joined the ranks of chronic pain sufferers after a work-related injury in 2007. She joins host Erica Spiegelman to share her story and explain what inspired her to write her book, The Pain Companion, which she hopes can serve as a guide to others who are on a journey of learning how to live with chronic pain.

Sarah Anne Shockley share her story of living with chronic pain.Millions of adults experience some form of chronic pain, which can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting and isolating. Sarah Anne Shockley joined the ranks of chronic pain sufferers after a work-related injury in 2007. She joins host Erica Spiegelman to share her story and explain what inspired her to write her book, The Pain Companion, which she hopes can serve as a guide to others who are on a journey of learning how to live with chronic pain.

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum discusses how fibromyalgia can be addressed effectively by optimizing the hormones in the body.According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. The disorder affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 3-6 percent of the world population. While it is most prevalent in women (75-90 percent of the people who have fibromyalgia are women), it also occurs in men and children of all ethnic groups.According to long-standing research and his personal work with treating chronic pain, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum says fibromyalgia can be addressed effectively by optimizing the hormones in the body; particularly the "sex" hormones of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. By doing this, you restore the body's energy production capabilities. Dr. Teitelbaum warns that physicians should treat individuals uniquely, based on symptoms -- not necessarily on what blood work shows hormone levels to be. Listen in as Dr. Teitelbaum joins Dr. Bond to share more about this approach to treating fibromyalgia, as well as his S.H.I.N.E. protocol.

Today on MedNet21, we're going to discuss Depression in the Setting of Chronic Medical Conditions.

P. Brendon Lundberg discusses new technology that treats chronic pain.Finding proper treatment for chronic pain sufferers is a challenge. The recent opioid crisis has proven that pharmaceuticals aren’t an option for long-term pain management and there are few therapies that prove successful. P. Brendon Lundberg, a former chronic pain sufferer, has taken a technology-driven approach to treating chronic pain. While many in the pain management industry treat the tissues surrounding the pain, he understands that pain is a phenomenon of the brain and has started treatment there. He along with David Farley, MD, a Harvard-MIT trained physician, has developed technology that acts as an artificial nerve, sending signals to the brain to relax. The result is pain relief that lasts several weeks, months, and sometimes, indefinitely. Listen as P. Brendon Lundberg joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to use this new technology to treat chronic pain.

P. Brendon Lundberg discusses new technology that treats chronic pain.Finding proper treatment for chronic pain sufferers is a challenge. The recent opioid crisis has proven that pharmaceuticals aren’t an option for long-term pain management and there are few therapies that prove successful. P. Brendon Lundberg, a former chronic pain sufferer, has taken a technology-driven approach to treating chronic pain. While many in the pain management industry treat the tissues surrounding the pain, he understands that pain is a phenomenon of the brain and has started treatment there. He along with David Farley, MD, a Harvard-MIT trained physician, has developed technology that acts as an artificial nerve, sending signals to the brain to relax. The result is pain relief that lasts several weeks, months, and sometimes, indefinitely. Listen as P. Brendon Lundberg joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to use this new technology to treat chronic pain.

Sarah Anne Shockley discusses her unique approach to reframing and treating chronic pain.So often, people living with chronic pain are given two options: treat the pain with pharmaceuticals or put up with the pain. In 2007, Sarah Anne Shockley suffered a work-related injury that resulted in chronic pain. Trying various therapies and treatments, nothing quieted the pain or allowed her to return to her normal life.Frustrated by what was happening in her body, Sarah looked inside for a solution. The unique approach to healing that she devised works with awareness, active imagination, and shifting our relationship to pain itself.Listen as Sarah Anne Shockley joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to reframe the idea of chronic pain and find peace.

Sarah Anne Shockley discusses her unique approach to reframing and treating chronic pain.So often, people living with chronic pain are given two options: treat the pain with pharmaceuticals or put up with the pain. In 2007, Sarah Anne Shockley suffered a work-related injury that resulted in chronic pain. Trying various therapies and treatments, nothing quieted the pain or allowed her to return to her normal life.Frustrated by what was happening in her body, Sarah looked inside for a solution. The unique approach to healing that she devised works with awareness, active imagination, and shifting our relationship to pain itself.Listen as Sarah Anne Shockley joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss how to reframe the idea of chronic pain and find peace.

Don't let your chronic pain trap you, and don't let others make you feel guilty for hurting.When we’re faced with pain, our impulse is to stop it and get rid of it. Sarah Anne Shockley discovered the area between her clavicle and first ribs had collapsed in 2007. She tried everything she could to rid herself of the pain, but nothing worked. With no solution in place, she focused on living life as best she could. She endured the pain and tried medications. She refused to believe that she had to live in chronic pain for the rest of her life. Since external treatments didn’t help, Sarah Anne looked inside. She found she was living with a lot of emotional distress regarding her physical pain, upset that she couldn’t participate fully in her life. There is a lot of shame and guilt connected to chronic pain. Outside sources find clever ways to tell you you’re wrong for having your pain.  Pain is a signal that something is amiss. Giving it appropriate attention can help you live with the  pain. People still need you and still love you. Be present with them as best you can with your pain. Recognizing that you can contribute to the pleasure of others can be very healing. Listen as Sarah Anne joins host Lisa Davis to share how she has lived with and moved beyond chronic pain.

After his own life-threatening diagnosis, Dr. Z learned that a diagnosis should not be one's destiny.After conquering a life-threatening disease, Dr. Robert Zembroski (Dr. Z as his patients call him) challenged himself to thrive in the wake of devastating illness.He knew that a diagnosis should not be one's destiny. In his book Rebuild: Five Proven Steps to Move from Diagnosis to Recovery and Be Healthier Than Before, Dr. Z provides simple yet proven guidelines to ensure what you eat, how you exercise, and manage other aspects of your lifestyle contribute to your personal recovery and level of health you want to achieve. Dr. Z’s advice is radically practical: no fads and no extremes. Just sound, actionable strategies rooted in real science. Leveraging cutting-edge research in epigenetics and the root causes of chronic illness, Rebuild can help you prevent disease and recover from cancer, heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, or other chronic health issues.In the book, Dr. Z explains: How specific nutrients reverse the mechanisms of disease. Key exercises to speed you through recovery. How chronic stress impairs your ability to heal. The right amount of sleep to reverse chronic health issues. Which toxins in foods are linked to the most serious disease. A simple yet sustainable plan to get rid of toxic feat and get lean. Specific medical tests to understand your condition. Listen as Dr. Z joins Dr. Friedman to share the expert advice you need to look beyond confusing medical opinions and diagnostic errors and take full control of your own health.

Sarah Anne Shockley share her story of living with chronic pain.Millions of adults experience some form of chronic pain, which can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting and isolating. Sarah Anne Shockley joined the ranks of chronic pain sufferers after a work-related injury in 2007. She joins host Erica Spiegelman to share her story and explain what inspired her to write her book, The Pain Companion, which she hopes can serve as a guide to others who are on a journey of learning how to live with chronic pain.

Millions of adults experience some form of chronic pain, which can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting and isolating. Sarah Anne Shockley joined the ranks of chronic pain sufferers after a work-related injury in 2007. She joins host Erica Spiegelman to share her story and explain what inspired her to write her book, The Pain Companion, which she hopes can serve as a guide to others who are on a journey of learning how to live with chronic pain.

Sarah Anne Shockley share her story of living with chronic pain.Millions of adults experience some form of chronic pain, which can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting and isolating. Sarah Anne Shockley joined the ranks of chronic pain sufferers after a work-related injury in 2007. She joins host Erica Spiegelman to share her story and explain what inspired her to write her book, The Pain Companion, which she hopes can serve as a guide to others who are on a journey of learning how to live with chronic pain.

Dean Ornish, MD, has directed revolutionary research proving lifestyle changes can often reverse the progression of many of the most common (and costly) chronic diseases.Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, weight gain, and even the aging process are all medical issues afflicting individuals around the world. Dean Ornish, MD, has directed revolutionary research proving, for the first time, that lifestyle changes can often reverse (undo) the progression of many of the most common--and costly--chronic diseases and even begin reversing aging at a cellular level.A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor Thanks to the great success of Dr. Ornish's Lifestyle Medicine programs, Medicare and many insurance companies now cover the program for reversing chronic disease. The program has consistently achieved greater changes in lifestyle, better clinical outcomes, larger cost savings, and greater adherence than has ever been reported.Dr. Ornish joins Dr. Friedman to discuss his research, success stories, and the approach to lifestyle medicine, which includes: Eat well: a whole foods, plant-based diet naturally low in fat and sugar and high in flavor Move more: moderate exercise such as walking Stress less: including meditation and gentle yoga practices Love more: how love and intimacy transform loneliness into healing Sponsor:A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor

Dean Ornish, MD, has directed revolutionary research proving lifestyle changes can often reverse the progression of many of the most common (and costly) chronic diseases.Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, weight gain, and even the aging process are all medical issues afflicting individuals around the world. Dean Ornish, MD, has directed revolutionary research proving, for the first time, that lifestyle changes can often reverse (undo) the progression of many of the most common--and costly--chronic diseases and even begin reversing aging at a cellular level.A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor Thanks to the great success of Dr. Ornish's Lifestyle Medicine programs, Medicare and many insurance companies now cover the program for reversing chronic disease. The program has consistently achieved greater changes in lifestyle, better clinical outcomes, larger cost savings, and greater adherence than has ever been reported.Dr. Ornish joins Dr. Friedman to discuss his research, success stories, and the approach to lifestyle medicine, which includes: Eat well: a whole foods, plant-based diet naturally low in fat and sugar and high in flavor Move more: moderate exercise such as walking Stress less: including meditation and gentle yoga practices Love more: how love and intimacy transform loneliness into healing Sponsor:A health gut (flora) makes life a lot easier. The good news is: there is something you can do about that! Try Kaya Biotics – as a treat for your gut. Click on this link to save 25% off your first order, use code "goodhealth" at checkout. - sponsor

Sarah Anne Shockley share her story of living with chronic pain.Millions of adults experience some form of chronic pain, which can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting and isolating. Sarah Anne Shockley joined the ranks of chronic pain sufferers after a work-related injury in 2007. She joins host Erica Spiegelman to share her story and explain what inspired her to write her book, The Pain Companion, which she hopes can serve as a guide to others who are on a journey of learning how to live with chronic pain.

Millions of adults experience some form of chronic pain, which can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting and isolating. Sarah Anne Shockley joined the ranks of chronic pain sufferers after a work-related injury in 2007. She joins host Erica Spiegelman to share her story and explain what inspired her to write her book, The Pain Companion, which she hopes can serve as a guide to others who are on a journey of learning how to live with chronic pain.

Sarah Anne Shockley share her story of living with chronic pain.Millions of adults experience some form of chronic pain, which can be physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting and isolating. Sarah Anne Shockley joined the ranks of chronic pain sufferers after a work-related injury in 2007. She joins host Erica Spiegelman to share her story and explain what inspired her to write her book, The Pain Companion, which she hopes can serve as a guide to others who are on a journey of learning how to live with chronic pain.

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum discusses how fibromyalgia can be addressed effectively by optimizing the hormones in the body.According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. The disorder affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 3-6 percent of the world population. While it is most prevalent in women (75-90 percent of the people who have fibromyalgia are women), it also occurs in men and children of all ethnic groups.According to long-standing research and his personal work with treating chronic pain, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum says fibromyalgia can be addressed effectively by optimizing the hormones in the body; particularly the "sex" hormones of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. By doing this, you restore the body's energy production capabilities. Dr. Teitelbaum warns that physicians should treat individuals uniquely, based on symptoms -- not necessarily on what blood work shows hormone levels to be. Listen in as Dr. Teitelbaum joins Dr. Bond to share more about this approach to treating fibromyalgia, as well as his S.H.I.N.E. protocol.

Don't let your chronic pain trap you, and don't let others make you feel guilty for hurting.When we’re faced with pain, our impulse is to stop it and get rid of it. Sarah Anne Shockley discovered the area between her clavicle and first ribs had collapsed in 2007. She tried everything she could to rid herself of the pain, but nothing worked. With no solution in place, she focused on living life as best she could. She endured the pain and tried medications. She refused to believe that she had to live in chronic pain for the rest of her life. Since external treatments didn’t help, Sarah Anne looked inside. She found she was living with a lot of emotional distress regarding her physical pain, upset that she couldn’t participate fully in her life. There is a lot of shame and guilt connected to chronic pain. Outside sources find clever ways to tell you you’re wrong for having your pain.  Pain is a signal that something is amiss. Giving it appropriate attention can help you live with the  pain. People still need you and still love you. Be present with them as best you can with your pain. Recognizing that you can contribute to the pleasure of others can be very healing. Listen as Sarah Anne joins host Lisa Davis to share how she has lived with and moved beyond chronic pain.

Celebrity Vicki Lawrence shares how she was diagnosed with chronic idiopathic urticaria.Hives tend to be an allergic reaction to food or cleansing products. Most people experience hives at least once in their lives. But, what if those hives don't go away? Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a chronic form of hives. It takes about six weeks to get a CIU diagnosis, because doctors try to treat it as an allergic reaction first. You try to find triggers right away. An allergist who is experienced with CIU should be able to help. Take photos of your rash and keep a diary of your condition so you can present the information to your doctor. This can help work out the best treatment option for you.Listen as celebrity Vicky Lawrence joins Melanie Cole, MS, to share her story of being diagnosed with CIU.

Celebrity Vicki Lawrence shares how she was diagnosed with chronic idiopathic urticaria.Hives tend to be an allergic reaction to food or cleansing products. Most people experience hives at least once in their lives. But, what if those hives don’t go away? Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a chronic form of hives. It takes about six weeks to get a CIU diagnosis, because doctors try to treat it as an allergic reaction first. You try to find triggers right away. An allergist who is experienced with CIU should be able to help. Take photos of your rash and keep a diary of your condition so you can present the information to your doctor. This can help work out the best treatment option for you.Listen as celebrity Vicky Lawrence joins Melanie Cole, MS, to share her story of being diagnosed with CIU.

Nagging or chronic health conditions can prevent you from living life to the fullest. What if the answer was in your kitchen?Nagging or chronic health conditions can prevent you from living life to the fullest.What if the answer was in your kitchen? Healing via food is an effective way to overcome health challenges and get you on the road to optimal health and wellness.Chef Susan Irby joins host Dr. Ward Bond to discuss what food healing is, as well as some tips from their companion program, the "Food Healing Kitchen Makeover."

How a 100% plant based diet can help you beat chronic conditions with the 300-pound Vegan, NFL Defenseman David Carter.What You'll Learn in this Episode: Why he switched to a 100% plant based diet. Tips on how to transition to a vegan diet. How you get chronic inflammation. What he eats on a daily basis. His involvement with Team Humane League. High Five Highlights: David, people think it's unmanly to eat a vegan diet. What do you say about that? I feel the title “manly” is an anxiety disorder. People need to re-evaluate what “manliness” is. The manly thing to do is to protect your family. That includes a knowledge of food, so you're not feeding your child three hot dogs, which is the equivalent of giving your child a pack of cigarettes to smoke. If you ask me, that's not manly; the lack of knowledge is not manly. Were you able to convert any of your teammates to a vegan diet? Yes, a couple of teammates and other athletes. If you could go to dinner with anyone in the world, deceased or alive, who would it be and why? Marcus Garvey. Do you have a favorite book or quote you can share? “The cave you fail to enter holds the treasure you seek.” "Finish this sentence: “Throughout my life the most important thing I've learned is...” Meet people where they are. Connect with David InstagramLinkedIn Share the Show! If you enjoyed this show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help us tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Sponsor: audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/whichwayislife  

How a 100% plant based diet can help you beat chronic conditions with the 300-pound Vegan, NFL Defenseman David Carter.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why he switched to a 100% plant based diet. Tips on how to transition to a vegan diet. How you get chronic inflammation. What he eats on a daily basis. His involvement with Team Humane League. High Five Highlights: David, people think it’s unmanly to eat a vegan diet. What do you say about that? I feel the title “manly” is an anxiety disorder. People need to re-evaluate what “manliness” is. The manly thing to do is to protect your family. That includes a knowledge of food, so you’re not feeding your child three hot dogs, which is the equivalent of giving your child a pack of cigarettes to smoke. If you ask me, that’s not manly; the lack of knowledge is not manly. Were you able to convert any of your teammates to a vegan diet? Yes, a couple of teammates and other athletes. If you could go to dinner with anyone in the world, deceased or alive, who would it be and why? Marcus Garvey. Do you have a favorite book or quote you can share? “The cave you fail to enter holds the treasure you seek.” "Finish this sentence: “Throughout my life the most important thing I’ve learned is...” Meet people where they are. Connect with David InstagramLinkedIn Share the Show! If you enjoyed this show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help us tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Sponsor: audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/whichwayislife  

When you're in pain, exercise may seem like the last thing you want to do.One out of three people suffer with chronic pain, and upwards of six million individuals in the U.S. suffer from fibromyalgia.When you're in pain, exercise may seem like the last thing you want to do. But, if you remain sedentary, it could lead to weight gain, which causes even more pain. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum has been working with fibromyalgia and chronic pain patients for many years. He joins Naturally Savvy host, Lisa Davis, to share some tips for performing healthy and safe exercise if you're suffering from either of these debilitating conditions.Start off with doing water exercises in a warm-water pool. The weightlessness is easy on your joints, and the warm water helps loosen your muscles.When you stretch, put heat over the areas that give you the most pain. If you have widespread pain, all throughout your body, soak in a hot bath with Epsom salts before you stretch.When you're comfortable to ramp up your exercise, get a pedometer to track your steps. Dr. Teitelbaum suggests increasing your steps by 50 each day. Don't go too hard... "no pain, no gain" is not the mantra you want to live by.Take the supplement ribose after exercise. This will help ease any discomfort. Being intimate with your partner can seem like a lot of work, especially if you're in constant pain. But, it's one of the best ways to get some exercise and boost your "feel good" hormones.Listen in as Dr. Teitelbaum shares more about these methods, as well as other simple ways to reduce your pain.

Lisa Dougherty is the founder of the Medical Fitness Network, a volunteer driven organization providing a free national fitness and health care referral service for those with (chronic) medical conditions, including but not limited to: Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Cancer, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease, Mental Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Pre & Postnatal Care, Respiratory Disease and Stroke.

Lisa Dougherty is the founder of the Medical Fitness Network, a volunteer driven organization providing a free national fitness and health care referral service for those with (chronic) medical conditions, including but not limited to: Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Cancer, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease, Mental Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Pre & Postnatal Care, Respiratory Disease and Stroke.

Want to live a more successful and happy life, your way, authentic to you?  Click here to get your FREE 5-Day E-Course and be on your way today! Today, 133 million Americans – nearly half of all adults – live with some sort of chronic medical condition. In fact, a study by John Hopkins University reported that 75 percent of health care costs in America are spent on people with chronic illnesses. And the amount of people with chronic illnesses is rising, according to the Center for Disease Control. Today's guest, Dr. Larry Berkelhammer, lives with seven chronic illnesses, has made it his mission to help others live full lives in spite of these conditions. He has combined his personal experience with his past professional experience as a licensed psychotherapist in his new book, In Your Own Hands: New Hope for People with Chronic Medical Conditions. We're going to take some time to talk about some of the ideas from his book, where he proposes an action-based approach toward changing the lives of those with chronic illness, giving them a valuable guide using science-based practices to truly take their lives into their own hands despite physical limitations. If you or someone you know suffers from chronic illness, you'll want to make sure you listen in to this interview!

In Your Own Hands; New Hope for People with Chronic Medical Conditions ~ Guest: Larry Berkelhammer, PhD. If you are among the millions of Americans living with a serious chronic illness, you know how challenging it can be. While you may do your best to manage your condition, you still must live with it every day, and it can be all too easy to succumb to feelings of helplessness and hopelessness-especially if medical science has not yet found a safe and effective treatment for your illness, and a cure is nowhere in sight. But you don't have to live this way. Using the road map Dr. Berkelhammer offers in In Your Own Hands: New Hope for People with Chronic Medical Conditions — Mindfulness-Based Practices for Mastery and Wellbeing, you can chart your way to wellbeing despite your condition. By engaging in the mindfulness-based practices presented - all based on sound science - you will learn to take charge of your health, banish unnecessary suffering, and become the master of your own life. The methods you need are now within your reach. And the power to live with greater wellbeing, starting today, is in your own hands. For more information visit: http://www.larryberkelhammer.com/

Coach Cafe' Radio is excited to welcome Larry Berkelhammer, PhD author of 'In Your Own Hands: New Hope for People with Chronic Medical Conditions.'   Dr. Larry Berkelhammer has lived with several chronic medical conditions since childhood. For decades he endured the frustration of not knowing the causes of his physical problems. He was then diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases and a primary immunodeficiency disease. He was told there were no known cures for them and that treatment for some would make others worse. A long-time mindfulness practitioner faced with this reality, Dr. Berkelhammer became curious about what practical steps he and others could to do improve health and well-being. He trained with several world leaders in psychooncology, psychophysiology, and psychoneuroimmunology    Dr. Berkelhammer has now combined his research and practices into a book to help others with similar conditions. In Your Own Hands: New Hope for People with Chronic Medical Conditions serves as a guide to help those living with chronic illness, as well as their caregivers, learn to live with conscious intention to maximize health and wellbeing.    In Your Own Hands chronicles Dr. Berkelhammer’s personal experiences with his past work as a practicing psychotherapist to give those struggling with chronic illness practical steps to take their health into their own hands, using the techniques of mindfulness and mastery.    Learn more about Dr. Larry Berkelhammer - www.larryberkelhammer.com Visit Coach Cafe' Radio to listen to all of our archived shows and recieve your complimentary Self Empowerment Gifts!  www.coachcaferadio.com Get to know your hosts- Kathleen Martin, LOACC- www.katheenmartincoaching.com Estra Roell, LOACC- www.americaslifepurposecoach.com  

Silent reflux causes stomach acid to back up into your nasal airway, throat, and voice box and can be the reason for your chronic cough.If you have trouble breathing in, you may be one of more than 100 million Americans suffering from Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), otherwise known as silent reflux.There are two valves located at both ends of your esophagus (called a sphincter muscle) that help the contents in your stomach flow from one end to the other. However, with LPR, the sphincter muscles don't work properly and stomach acid moves back into the throat, nasal airway and voice box.Unlike acid reflux where you can feel indigestion and heartburn, the symptoms you feel if you have LPR are very different and are exactly what the name suggests: silent.Symptoms include hoarseness, postnasal drip, sinusitis, allergies, asthma, sore throat, trouble swallowing, and cough.What is enigmatic chronic cough and how is it related to LPR?An enigma is defined as something that is difficult to interpret or understand and very mysterious. An enigmatic chronic cough is when you have a cough that has been present for eight weeks or more, and you are unable to identify and treat what is causing you to be chronically coughing.Since LPR causes acid to back-track through your esophagus and into your throat, nasal airway and voice box, chronic coughing is a very common symptom.How can you identify if your symptoms represent silent reflux?One way is by following a two-week "reflux boot camp."For two weeks, limit your acidic food intake; do not drink or eat anything within four hours of bedtime; and avoid processed food, alcohol, energy drinks, coffee, and carbonated beverages.What else do you need to know about preventing and treating silent reflux?Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of the New York Medical College, Jamie Koufman, MD, shares the difference between silent reflux and acid reflux and the causes of silent reflux. She also explains the two-week boot camp that can help relieve your symptoms of silent reflux.

Silent reflux causes stomach acid to back up into your nasal airway, throat, and voice box and can be the reason for your chronic cough.If you have trouble breathing in, you may be one of more than 100 million Americans suffering from Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), otherwise known as silent reflux.There are two valves located at both ends of your esophagus (called a sphincter muscle) that help the contents in your stomach flow from one end to the other. However, with LPR, the sphincter muscles don't work properly and stomach acid moves back into the throat, nasal airway and voice box.Unlike acid reflux where you can feel indigestion and heartburn, the symptoms you feel if you have LPR are very different and are exactly what the name suggests: silent.Symptoms include hoarseness, postnasal drip, sinusitis, allergies, asthma, sore throat, trouble swallowing, and cough.What is enigmatic chronic cough and how is it related to LPR?An enigma is defined as something that is difficult to interpret or understand and very mysterious. An enigmatic chronic cough is when you have a cough that has been present for eight weeks or more, and you are unable to identify and treat what is causing you to be chronically coughing.Since LPR causes acid to back-track through your esophagus and into your throat, nasal airway and voice box, chronic coughing is a very common symptom.How can you identify if your symptoms represent silent reflux?One way is by following a two-week "reflux boot camp."For two weeks, limit your acidic food intake; do not drink or eat anything within four hours of bedtime; and avoid processed food, alcohol, energy drinks, coffee, and carbonated beverages.What else do you need to know about preventing and treating silent reflux?Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of the New York Medical College, Jamie Koufman, MD, shares the difference between silent reflux and acid reflux and the causes of silent reflux. She also explains the two-week boot camp that can help relieve your symptoms of silent reflux.