Podcasts about healthcare sciences

Stacey Littlefield, Master Herbalist, holds a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, Oregon. With over 20 years of experience in the natural products industry, Stacey has a deep passion for using natural medicines and nutritious foods to elevate health. She has been instrumental in formulating Redd Remedies' award-winning product line, celebrated for its purity, effectiveness, and innovative approach.   In this conversation, we explore how plant-based solutions can provide relief from menopausal symptoms for those who either cannot or choose not to use hormone replacement therapy. Stacey shares her insights into blending traditional herbal practices from Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Western European medicine, highlighting the potential of herbs like black cohosh, chaste tree berry, dong quai, and shatavari in promoting hormonal balance. We also discuss the importance of safety and quality when choosing herbal supplements, emphasizing the need for informed choices in a market with varying regulatory standards. Stacey also takes us through the benefits of phytoestrogens and whole plant extracts like ashwagandha, providing the knowledge for making educated decisions about incorporating these natural allies into your own wellness routine.   In this episode: Why safety and quality are crucial when choosing herbal supplements for menopause. How Stacey Littlefield blends Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Western European practices in her formulations. The usefulness of black cohosh, and the risks it poses if improperly used. How the US regulatory environment affects herbal supplement quality compared to Canada. Why reputable brands with transparent sourcing are the best for herbal supplements. How phytoestrogens like soy and flaxseed interact with estrogen receptors. Why consuming whole soy foods differs from using concentrated extracts. How chaste tree berry and dong quai help regulate hormones and manage menstrual issues. How shatavari supports bone health and hormonal balance. Why research on shatavari is limited when compared to ashwagandha. How whole plant extracts of ashwagandha combine roots and leaves for enhanced effects. Why patented extracts like Sensoril are ideal for cortisol balancing. More thoughts on how Sensoril ashwagandha aids stress relief, PMS, and curbing sugar cravings. Why diindolylmethane (DIM) may not suit women in later perimenopausal years. Why EstroG-100 is effective for multiple menopausal symptoms without affecting hormone levels. How EstroG-100 influences bone mineral density and alleviates symptoms beyond hot flashes. How Redd Remedies' Rhythm & Flo supplement can be particularly useful for perimenopause.   Get 15% off any Redd Remedies products with coupon KM15   Mitolux: Get 10% off your UVB VItamin D Red Light Mitolux Box here with coupon code KM10! https://mitolux.com/discount/KM10?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Flampara-uvb-personal   LMNT: Order your LMNT electrolytes today and get a FREE 8 pack of samples! Plus try it risk free, they have a no-questions-asked refund policy – you don't even have to send it back! www.drinklmnt.com/KarenMartel   BEAM: https://www.beamminerals.com/discount/HORMONE Use coupon code HORMONE for 20% off your order.   Are you in peri or post menopause and looking to optimize your hormones and health? At Hormone Solutions, we offer telemedicine services and can prescribe in every U.S. state, as well as in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario in Canada.   Visit karenmartel.com to explore our comprehensive programs: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Individualized Weight Loss Programs  Peptide Therapy for weight loss    Interested in our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get all the details here.   Join our Women's Peri and Post Menopause Group Coaching Program, OnTrack, TODAY!   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

The Chronic Chronicles: Empowered Wellness with Isabelle “A New You is Dawning” Journey down the rabbit hole with biochemist Phil George and holistic practitioner Isabelle as they go over her journey from illness to wellness that led her on a mission to help others. Explore: Nutritional and Herbal Dietary Supplementation Homeopathy Lifestyle Changes Holistic Nutrition Hair Analysis Labs CBD Products As a holistic practitioner, Isabelle bridges the gap between traditional and holistic medicine, integrating holistic changes into your traditional medical regimen. Whether you're looking to improve a specific health condition or enhance your overall wellness, Sunrise Wellness & Holistic Health is here to support you. My Journey: I suffered from endometriosis from ages 13 to 18 without knowing what it was. It wasn't until five years into my journey that I learned about endometriosis, a condition affecting 1 in 10 women. My new beginning started at age 20 when I embraced holistic medicine, focusing on a root cause approach and taking supplements for inflammation, hormones, and individual symptoms. Credentials & Honors: National Association of Nutrition Professionals: Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® (Candidate) Worcester State University: Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Minor in Psychology American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS): Master of Science in Health and Wellness, Micro-Credential as an Integrative Homeopathy Specialist University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine: Certificates in Integrative Approaches to Pelvic Pain in Women and Introduction to Integrative Approach to Mental Health: Depression & Anxiety Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society Member, American College of Healthcare Sciences, Alpha of Oregon No matter where you are in your health journey, every day is a new opportunity to make a positive change. Let us help you discover the new you that's dawning. Please feel free to email him at philgeorge@charter.net with any health/nutrition/exercise questions. https://www.wellnesswave.net/

Today's podcast guest is a person that believes in treating people nicely regardless of how they initially may be treating you. Her name is Nicole Cable and she is the CEO/Founder of Ignite HX, where "every interaction promotes positive change." We discuss being bussed to an all white school. Meeting her first person named "Crystal". Having co-workers caring more about how people treated her than she allowed it to bother herself. Dealing with broken individuals and remaining calm when trying to help them. And many other stories about her efforts to improve how organizations can encourage better treatment for everyone. More about Nicole (https://linkedin.com/in/nicolecable/) Nicole Cable, MHS, CPXP, LBBP, is a leader dedicated to enriching human experiences in healthcare. With a diverse background spanning retail, hospitality, and healthcare, Nicole's journey has been shaped by personal challenges, including a battle with a hospital-acquired infection, which ignited her passion for improving the patient experience.   As the founder of IGNITE HX (https://ignitehx.com/), a pioneering minority-owned enterprise, Nicole demonstrates humility and innovation in her approach to business and customer experience (CX) leadership. Through initiatives like establishing Offices of Human Experience (OHX), she strives to foster positive change in healthcare, prioritizing inclusivity and representation.   As the former Chief Experience Officer for CareMax, Inc., Nicole leads efforts to implement OHX and champion initiatives focused on health equity and inclusive data collection practices.   With executive experience at esteemed organizations such as InnovaCare Health and the University of Maryland Medical Center & Capital Region, Nicole has been honored as one of the “Women We Admire Top 50 Women Leaders in Wellness & Fitness” and recognized among South Florida Business Journal's Influential Business Women of 2023. Additionally, she has been acknowledged as one of the CX Network's “20 CX Leaders to Watch” and their Inaugural Power List. Nicole holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Sciences focusing on Public Health and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Policy: Social Policy.

Josh and David discuss the unionization campaign at the Mercedes plant in Vance. In the guest segment, state Rep. A.J. McCampbell zooms in to discuss plans for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis, Alabama, and how it could help improve health care in Alabama. Josh and David close with this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week. About Our Sponsor: Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but they offer so much more. Wind Creek's 10 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Send us a question: We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form. You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air. Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live. About APW: APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Music credits: Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.

My guest today is Bethany Cerella.Bethany is a stay-at-home mother, Pilates instructor and lifelong learner. Growing up in a Navy family and later a military spouse, Bethany has spent half of her life outside the United States, living in South Korea, Australia, Germany, England and now in Italy. Bethany homeschooled her twins until they were ten, teaching her kids to read and taking them on “travel-school” camping adventures across Europe.Bethany studied studio art at Randolph-Macon Woman's College and New York University. Since then she has studied several wellness modalities, including yoga, energy healing, nutrition and functional anatomy. She is now pursing a doctoral degree in Integrative Health at the American College of Healthcare Sciences and enrolled in Georgetown University's Health and Wellness coaching program.Bethany is also the spouse of Tony Cerella, who has been a guest on the podcast sharing his journey of retiring from the US Military.  It was through my conversations with Tony that I learned pieces of Bethany's story and wanted to invite her to come on the podcast.I'm so grateful Bethany said yes, as this conversation is inspiring and reflective and Bethany's stories are stories of determination, courage, and strength throughout difficult times.Bethany, thank you so very much for sharing these pieces of your journey.  Thank you for your authenticity, vulnerability, and courage.  You are a great storyteller and I can't wait to see where this next phase of life takes you! Make Life Less Difficult

#88 - Tired of Mixed Messages About Your Health? Find Out How Good Your Body Is Supposed to Feel. Interview with Emily Hudak We live in a culture that excuses symptoms, like stomach discomfort, headaches, fatigue, brain fog, low energy, and poor digestion (to name a few), as NORMAL.  Did you know that your body is MEANT to feel great? Have you gotten so used to being stressed, exhausted or in pain that it feels normal? Unfortunately, chronic stress, overwork, and over-commitment result in exhaustion, anxiety, and poor health.  It's time to change this narrative and feel better... for good. Join me and my wonderful guest, Emily Hudak, as we discuss the important connection between physical and mental health and give simple solutions you can do that will transform your overall wellness – mind, body, and spirit.  Emily is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner through AFPA and a Certified Dietary Supplement Professional through American College of Healthcare Sciences and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. She also has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her mission is to help her clients take back the authority and power they have over their own bodies and lives to help themselves actually feel great. You won't want to miss this episode!! Want to connect with Emily? www.wholewithemily.com Facebook: wholewithemilyllc Instagram: @_wholewithemily The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice nor to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. By listening to this content, you agree to consult your own physician or qualified health professional regarding specific health questions. Neither Lisa Smith, The Pretty Well Podcast, nor any guest takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons following the information in this educational content. All listeners of this content, especially those who are pregnant or taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program. The Pretty Well Podcast is for private non-commercial use and our guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or company that they work for. In addition, opinions of interview guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lisa Smith and/or The Pretty Well Podcast. This content is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date.

On this episode we focused on helpful ways to navigate the effects of Menopause. Every woman will journey through menopause at some point in her life. Some women will move through the natural progression of menopause gradually, while others may find themselves suddenly thrust into this change. The experience of menopause is not universal, and menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms can have a significant impact on a woman's daily life. Guest: STACEY LITTLEFIELD – Product Formulator & Master Herbalist from Redd Remedies. Passionate about natural medicines and a firm believer of utilizing nutritious food to improve overall health, Stacey Littlefield graduated from Valparaiso University with a major in Biology. After college, she began working in the natural medicine industry as a researcher for Cloudburst Marketing. There, she specialized in educating the professional market and the sales staff on products and key health food retailers.In 2000, she moved from the office to the field as a sales representative, managing over 200 accounts in the Chicagoland area. Stacy began working with Redd Remedies® CEO Dan Chapman in 2003. Employing her background in science and her drive for developing a healthful product, Stacey worked with Dan to launch Redd Remedies with a focus on helping individuals put their health in order.In 2005, Stacey was designated Product Formulator and Research Director of Redd Remedies. Since 2004, she has helped formulate over 30 products, 19 of which have received national recognition for their formulation, purity, and effectiveness. In 2015, she earned a Masters of Science in Herbal Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, Oregon, bestowing upon her the designation of Master Herbalist.  Learn more at Reddremdies.comListeners can save 20% off using the code: Forever 

Welcome back to the podcast! In today's must-listen episode, Chantel got to speak with Stacey Littlefield! Passionate about natural medicines and a firm believer of utilizing nutritious food to improve overall health, Stacey Littlefield graduated from Valparaiso University with a major in Biology. After college, she began working in the natural medicine industry as a researcher for Cloudburst Marketing. There, she specialized in educating the professional market and the sales staff on products and key health food retailers.   In 2000, she moved from the office to the field as a sales representative, managing over 200 accounts in the Chicagoland area. Stacy began working with Redd Remedies® CEO Dan Chapman in 2003. Employing her background in science and her drive for developing a healthful product, Stacey worked with Dan to launch Redd Remedies with a focus on helping individuals put their health in order.   In 2005, Stacey was designated Product Formulator and Research Director of Redd Remedies. Since 2004, she has helped formulate over 30 products, 19 of which have received national recognition for their formulation, purity and effectiveness. In 2015, she earned a Masters of Science in Herbal Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, Oregon, bestowing upon her the designation of Master Herbalist.   Enjoy!   Connect with Stacey: Website: https://reddremedies.com/  Use promo code waistaway   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By BiOptimizers Masszymes: http://masszymes.com/waistawayfree    Use code waistaway10 for a special discount!   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: http://bioptimizers.com/waistaway   Use code waistaway for a special discount!   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By CollaGenius: www.nootopia.com/waistawaygenius  Use code waistaway10 for a special discount! Check Out The Magnesium Lotion Shop: Use code CHANTEL10 at checkout for your discount! https://magnesiumlotionshop.com/    Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/waistaway    Coupon code: waistaway for 15% off site wide    Primal Life Organic: http://www.naturalteethwhiteners.com/    True Cellular Formulas: www.truecellularformulas.com/chantelrayway   Coupon code: waistaway  for 10% discount   Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay/   Get your Top 30 Fasting Questions Answered: https://chantelrayway.com/top30gift/    Order One Meal And A Tasting: https://chantelrayway.com/onemeal/      Order All The Books: Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way - 2nd Edition:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999823116/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0    Fasting to Freedom: The Gift of Fasting: https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Freedom-Gift-Chantel-Ray/dp/0999823132/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=    Freedom From Food: A Six Week Bible Study Course: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Food-Bible-Study-Course/dp/0999823159/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/135-7722513-4171815?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0999823159&pd_rd_r=91d59435-2126-4f9d-867e-00646964e3e4&pd_rd_w=mg3U0&pd_rd_wg=FcVwL&pf_rd_p=fd3ebcd0-c1a2-44cf-aba2-bbf4810b3732&pf_rd_r=NWM3687GJSRKKQ4BYQP4&psc=1&refRID=NWM3687GJSRKKQ4BYQP4    Connect With Us:   Leave us a review: https://chantelrayway.com/review/    Share YOUR Story: https://chantelrayway.com/contact/   Contact directly through email at questions@chantelrayway.com    Enjoy refreshing, all-natural wine: https://chantelrayway.com/wine/   Listen to the new audiobook as a podcast HERE: https://chantelrayway.com/purchase-audio-book/   Free Video Preview: https://chantelrayway.com/top-12-thin-eater-tips-free-video/   Check out the VIDEO COURSE here: https://chantelrayway.com/video-course/   Check out the FASTING RESET SUMMIT HERE: https://fastingresetsummit.com/   Purchase on Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/intermittentfastingthechantelrayway   Strengthen your immune system with Vitamin C: https://chantelrayway.com/vitaminc/    Enjoy a FREE smoothie recipe book: https://chantelrayway.com/freerecipe/   Re-energize with nutritious algae Energybits: https://chantelrayway.com/energybits    Castor Oil: https://chantelrayway.com/castoroil   Connect with us on Social Media:   YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA   Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay       Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/   Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***

4:00 – Jose Antonio first met Dr Kalman in NY City; to speak at Hunter CollegeHis bathroom was about as wide as a laptop computer.New York City was so loud; hard to fall asleep.8:05 – Dr. Kalman was one of the first dietitians to promote the idea that non-dietitians can and should give sports nutrition advice. He was quite hated by the dietetics community. He was the original RD renegade.14:25 – People don't like to be challenged says Kalman.  Of course he's not always a nice guy. 19:13 – Need more than book knowledge to be a sports nutritionist – Kalman 20:12 – Is sports nutrition about health? 25:20 – Sports nutrition requires that you need to learn the culture of the athlete. 29:19 – You need to “meet the person where they are.” The sports nutritionist needs to adjust their recommendations, not make the athlete adjust to you.33:40 – do you know anyone that consumes 10 grams of CHO per kg? So many athletes eat like shit – Kalman35:24 – The REGULATION of the supplement industry; it is a myth that the supplement industry isn't regulated.48:37 – Can we trust what's on the label of a dietary supplement?54:30 – Dr Kalman gives his top 5 sports supplementsDouglas S. Kalman PhD, RD, FACN FISSNDr. Kalman is currently Adjunct Faculty at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. Historically, Dr. Kalman has been involved in over 250 clinical trials and projects within the pharmaceutical, medical and exercise - nutrition fields. He has published over 80 abstracts and more than 60 peer-reviewed manuscripts. He is also a Co-Editor of one journal (JISSN) and on the Editorial Board of three Scientific Journals. Dr. Kalman received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University, Master's Degree from Hunter College - City University of New York and Doctorate in exercise and nutritional biochemistry (Health Research) from Touro University International. He is an Active Member and or Spokesperson with many organizations (ISSN, NSCA, APS, ACSM, etc.) and a co-founder of The International Society of Sports Nutrition (www.theissn.org). He has worked with Olympic Athlete's (Nagano, Japan, Salt Lake City, UT, Torino, Italy, London, England, Rio de Janiero, Brazil and in the recent Tokyo, Japan 2020 Olympics) for Winter and Summer sports. In addition, Dr. Kalman works with and has worked with professional athletes (i.e., USTA, WTT, MLB, NFL, NBA, UFC/Bellator/ONE Championship), musicians and musical groups, collegiate athletes and teams as well as Nike's Elite Distance Racing Team (Oregon Project). Dr. Kalman has edited four academic textbooks, contributed to more than five academic textbooks as well as two “popular press” books. He has been interviewed on various media outlets such as NBC, MSNBC, CBS Evening News, CNN, Discovery Channel plus others along with a host of radio shows. Dr. Kalman is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), while also holding appointments in the College of Psychology and the College of Healthcare Sciences. He has been a Sports Nutritionist for DI - Florida International University (FIU 2010 – 2018). He has been the Nutrition Program Consultant for IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida and the Team Nutritionist for Coral Springs Aquatic Center while being a nutrition consultant to the United States Tennis Association - Player Development Program (USTA). He has taught at New York University, C.W. Post-Long Island University and Florida Atlantic University. 

On this week's episode, I am delighted to showcase the journey of a newly qualified pharmacist, Anthea Pryde. Anthea graduated from Kings College London (KCL) in 2019 and then successfully completed her trainee pharmacist year split between Lloyds Pharmacy and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). She is currently employed as a Supply Chain Study Lead at GSK and enjoying the start of her pharmacy career. What attracted me to inviting Anthea onto the podcast was her enthusiasm and curiosity to learning and exploring what pharmacy has to offer whilst she was a student. During her life student life, she definitely made the most of the opportunities around her and she tells us all about the benefits of doing this during our conversation. Below are some of the experiences and placements she enjoyed as a student: A 3-month research internship role at Pfizer UK as part of Anthea's final year dissertation project. Project title: ‘Influence of punch tip surfaces on API adhesion' (2018) A 6-week Editorial intern at PharmPress supporting updates to the British National Formulary (BNF) and Martindale Drug Reference texts (2018) Summer Placement at Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust (2018) Summer International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF) Research Internship Programme (Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Healthcare Sciences, Boston, USA) (2017) Summer placement at Lloyds pharmacy (2016) We talk in depth about how the transferrable skills from these experiences helped her with applications and interviews, with specific reference to getting offered an industry trainee pharmacist position with very limited experience in that sector of pharmacy. Linkedin: @Anthea Pryde Follow me on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or Twitter. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you'd like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.

BUY Sonee's book Lonely Dove for $.99 Limited time only https://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Dove-So... Sonee Singh is a cross-cultural seeker of deep knowing. She writes stories of self-discovery to encourage people to accept themselves for who they are and live life on their own terms. Her tales are of her character's definitive moments on their life's journey. The mystical and spiritual are integral in her storytelling, as is her multi-cultural background. Sonee is of Indian descent, born in Mexico, raised in Colombia, and resides in the United States. When not travelling, reading, or writing, she indulges in meditation, yoga, and aromatherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Society and a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University, and a Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Divinity from the University of Metaphysical Sciences. She worked in hospitality before practising as a wellness coach. She is certified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, International Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master, Registered Aromatherapist™, Certified Crystal Energy Guide, Certified in Advanced Angel Card Master, and intuitive. These certifications feature in her writing. Sonee has three poetry books in the Soul Seeker Collection: Embody, Embrace, and Embolden. She has been published in three anthologies: Blessing the Page, The Colours of Me, and The Wishing Stone. She has multiple articles published on Elephant Journal. Her upcoming novel, Lonely Dove, will be released on September 27, 2022. Sonee's Upcoming LAUNCHES: Embody MMH Press: https://www.mmhpress.com/product-page... Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09... Barnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/embo... IndieBound: https://www.indiebound.org/book/97806... Lonely Dove Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B... Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lone... IndieBound: https://www.indiebound.org/book/97816... Embrace (for Oct 6 show) MMH Press: https://www.mmhpress.com/product-page... Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09... SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/c/tonilontis WEBSITE: https://tonilontis.com/ https://bbsradio.com/radiotoni https://www.bingenetworks.tv/channel/toni-tv-14144 https://everydaywomensnetworktv.ottchannel.com/ https://everydaywomensnetwork.tv/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiotonitv/support

BUY Sonee's book Lonely Dove for $.99 Limited time only https://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Dove-So... Sonee Singh is a cross-cultural seeker of deep knowing. She writes stories of self-discovery to encourage people to accept themselves for who they are and live life on their own terms. Her tales are of her character's definitive moments on their life's journey. The mystical and spiritual are integral in her storytelling, as is her multi-cultural background. Sonee is of Indian descent, born in Mexico, raised in Colombia, and resides in the United States. When not travelling, reading, or writing, she indulges in meditation, yoga, and aromatherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Society and a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University, and a Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Divinity from the University of Metaphysical Sciences. She worked in hospitality before practising as a wellness coach. She is certified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, International Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master, Registered Aromatherapist™, Certified Crystal Energy Guide, Certified in Advanced Angel Card Master, and intuitive. These certifications feature in her writing. Sonee has three poetry books in the Soul Seeker Collection: Embody, Embrace, and Embolden. She has been published in three anthologies: Blessing the Page, The Colours of Me, and The Wishing Stone. She has multiple articles published on Elephant Journal. Her upcoming novel, Lonely Dove, will be released on September 27, 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiotonitv/support

BUY Sonee's book Lonely Dove for $.99 Limited time only https://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Dove-So... Sonee Singh is a cross-cultural seeker of deep knowing. She writes stories of self-discovery to encourage people to accept themselves for who they are and live life on their own terms. Her tales are of her character's definitive moments on their life's journey. The mystical and spiritual are integral in her storytelling, as is her multi-cultural background. Sonee is of Indian descent, born in Mexico, raised in Colombia, and resides in the United States. When not traveling, reading, or writing, she indulges in meditation, yoga, and aromatherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Society and a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University, and a Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Divinity from the University of Metaphysical Sciences. She worked in hospitality before practicing as a wellness coach. She is certified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, International Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master, Registered Aromatherapist™, Certified Crystal Energy Guide, Certified in Advanced Angel Card Master, and intuitive. These certifications feature in her writing. Sonee has three poetry books in the Soul Seeker Collection: Embody, Embrace, and Embolden. She has been published in three anthologies: Blessing the Page, The Colours of Me, and The Wishing Stone. She has multiple articles published on Elephant Journal. Her upcoming novel, Lonely Dove, will be released on September 27, 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiotonitv/support

In this episode, we're speaking with two highly senior professionals in nursing who together have extensive experience in primary healthcare, perioperative care, aged care, emergency care, and on how to teach these skills to new nurses – Charles Sturt's Head of the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences, Associate Professor Linda Deravin, and Course Director (Nursing, Midwifery) Ms Louise Wells. With the mass exodus of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic Linda and Louise shares insights on what can be done to save this sector that is experiencing a critical workforce shortage.

Sonee Singh is a cross-cultural seeker of deep knowing. She writes stories of self-discovery to encourage people to accept themselves for who they are and live life on their own terms. Her tales are of her character's definitive moments on their life's journey. The mystical and spiritual are integral in her storytelling, as is her multi-cultural background. Sonee is of Indian descent, born in Mexico, raised in Colombia, and resides in the United States. When not travelling, reading, or writing, she indulges in meditation, yoga, and aromatherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Society and a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University, and a Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine from American College of Healthcare Sciences. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Divinity from the University of Metaphysical Sciences. She worked in hospitality before practicing as a wellness coach. She is certified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, International Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master, Registered Aromatherapist™, Certified Crystal Energy Guide, Certified in Advanced Angel Card Master, and intuitive. These certifications feature in her writing. Sonee has three poetry books in the Soul Seeker Collection: Embody, Embrace, and Embolden. She has been published in three anthologies: Blessing the Page, The Colours of Me, and The Wishing Stone. She has multiple articles published on Elephant Journal. Her upcoming novel, Lonely Dove, will be released on September 27, 2022. Follow her on www.soneesingh.com WELCOME to the show Sonee! Questions for the Guest: these are a guide only, and we will just have a conversation and go where it goes. So last week we had the pleasure of getting to know you a little more and this week we want to talk a little more about the aspects of your spiritual life that are so important to you? What does being a spiritual person mean to you Sonee? Do you see spirituality as being different to religion, if so how? why? What is it, about being a woman and having the power of intuition that draws us to the spiritual, the metaphysical, do you think Sonee? (Just to clarify by metaphysical we mean – metaphysics which is the study of the fundamentals of the nature of reality and the understanding of it, including abstract concepts such as knowing) I often talk about women as storytellers, why do you think it's more important than ever for women to tell, not only their stories but also to write about their spiritual lessons and the learning from these lessons? I recently read a comment on spirituality about why women are hardwired for spirituality. What do you think about this comment, and does it ring true to you? I believe in the spiritual power of the feminine qualities, wherever they are present. I'm talking about the qualities of surrender, empathy, flow, nurture, tenderness, and love vs direction, logic, force, and strength which may be considered masculine qualities. Whilst these qualities are present across all humans no matter how they identify, it is the feminine qualities that appear to be evoking a rise in consciousness across the world. Is this something that you have experienced in your travels and conversation with people? Id love to know your thoughts on this subject. Why do you think poetry is looked at as a feminine interest and how can female poets change this perception? Where can people connect with you, how do they buy the books? We will have some amazing offers from Sonee, coming up in the next shows so please don't forget to tune in each week to hear more from the gorgeous Sonee Singh!

Sonee Singh is a cross-cultural seeker of deep knowing. She writes stories of self-discovery to encourage people to accept themselves for who they are and live life on their own terms. Her tales are of her character's definitive moments on their life's journey. The mystical and spiritual are integral in her storytelling, as is her multi-cultural background. Sonee is of Indian descent, born in Mexico, raised in Colombia, and resides in the United States. When not traveling, reading, or writing, she indulges in meditation, yoga, and aromatherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Society and a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University, and a Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine from American College of Healthcare Sciences. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Divinity from the University of Metaphysical Sciences. She worked in hospitality before practicing as a wellness coach. She is certified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, International Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master, Registered Aromatherapist™, Certified Crystal Energy Guide, Certified in Advanced Angel Card Master, and intuitive. These certifications feature in her writing. Sonee has three poetry books in the Soul Seeker Collection: Embody, Embrace, and Embolden. She has been published in three anthologies: Blessing the Page, The Colours of Me, and The Wishing Stone. She has multiple articles published on Elephant Journal. Her upcoming novel, Lonely Dove, will be released on September 27, 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiotonitv/support

Sonee Singh is a cross-cultural seeker of deep knowing. She writes stories of self-discovery to encourage people to accept themselves for who they are and live life on their own terms. Her tales are of her character's definitive moments on their life's journey. The mystical and spiritual are integral in her storytelling, as is her multi-cultural background. Sonee is of Indian descent, was born in Mexico, raised in Colombia, and resides in the United States. When not traveling, reading, or writing, she indulges in meditation, yoga, and aromatherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Society and a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University, and a Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine from American College of Healthcare Sciences. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Divinity from the University of Metaphysical Sciences. She worked in hospitality before practicing as a wellness coach. She is certified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, International Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master, Registered Aromatherapist™, Certified Crystal Energy Guide, intuitive, and angel guide. Her background and education often feature in her writing. Follow our guest on her socials now: https://soneesingh.medium.com https://www.facebook.com/soneesinghau... https://www.instagram.com/soneesingha... https://twitter.com/soneesinghauthr Toni's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-lont... Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/toniradiotoni/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonimlontis/ Website: https://www.tonilontis.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ToniLontis Kez's Links: https://kezwickhamstgeorge.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KezwickhamST... https://www.linkedin.com/in/kez-wickh... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzck... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiotonitv/support

Catherine O'Connor is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, owner of Inspired By Life Holistic Wellness, and Founder of the Holistic Education Foundation. She studied Holistic Medicine at the American College for Healthcare Sciences, Iridology (the study of the Iris to detect nutritional deficiencies), Herbalism, Aromatherapy, Holistic Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology. Catherine is E-RYT certified by the Yoga Alliance. She is a Master Meditation Leader, Reiki Master, and Master Reiki Teacher. Catherine has received the prestigious Fortune52 award and was the first woman to receive the AnnMarie Bauman Award from the FeelGood Foundation. This week Catherine and I reconnected after a very long time. She addressed her journey of accepting herself Perfectly Imperfect, her evolution of celebrating her life achievements, not boastfully but being proud of herself at that moment. Something which may seem simple but we often forget to do. Catherine is an avid explorer and shares details about a two-year-long road trip that forever changed her life. She's an advocate of conscientious intentional parenting and shares remarkable insight on what it takes to raise brilliant, loving children. One of the philosophies she lives by is "You get to be who you want to be. Just have to do the work!" Connect with Catherine: Instagram: HEFgives FB: http:https://www.facebook.com/HEFgives.org _________________________________________________________ Connect with Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison @gaiatarian Website: https://bit.ly/2ZE6dKo Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CwE6eM YouTube:https:https://bit.ly/30dZNlA Podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastmamas

Lizy Suris is a holistic nutrition expert. her interest in health and wellness began in her upbringing - with her grandparents and parents always placing a big focus on nutrition and prioritizing holistic remedies before leaning onto western medicine. She says, "As I'm sure many of us experienced, my journey to being “healthy” was misinformed for many years - focusing on the poor advice that we tend to get about what is healthy (i.e. low carb wraps, veggie chips, protein bars, etc.). (It took quite a bit of time to discover epigenetics and find my way to what is actual true holistic wellness).  At this same time, I was on my path to become a medical doctor. I got my BS in biology from Baylor University and worked as a medical scribe for several years to accumulate experience for my med school applications. This gave me such an amazing knowledge base in diagnoses, understanding testing, medications, and the such, which is immensely helpful even in my current nutrition practice. It was this exposure to the realness of our medical system here in the US that I realized I did not want to contribute to this band-aid - the - symptoms approach. Instead, I wanted to be on the front-end of those diseases, helping to prevent them or helping to address the root cause of them.  This led me to get my MS from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. Since then, I have begun my own holistic nutrition practice (one person show!) where I see clients virtually. I also have a small blog and Instagram account (@lizyfromnutritiously) where I share occasional food or wellness content when I feel inspired. "   LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-you-health/id1289416923 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UVo8JkF92u4MIP261gu42   Connect with Lizy   IG: @lizyfromnutritiously   Episode Sponsored by MSW Nutrition Shop MSW Nutrition products: www.idovitamins.com/?ref=hdyh use code HowDoYouHealth or HDYH for 15% OFF     CREDITS: Hosts - Baldomero Garza (@txmxyogi), Nurse Doza (@nursedoza) Guest -Lizy Suris Podcast production - Baldomero Garza, HDYH Network [@howdoyouhealth] Intro song - Benjamin Banger

Join me as I chat with one of my professors from the American College of Healthcare Sciences, Amanda Lattin.  Amanda is also the owner of Terracina Herbals in Portland, Oregon.She is the chair of the Aromatherapy program, an educator, and a chemist.  She came into the Aromatherapy world after a traumatic birth and uses her history to connect with her clients.  Natural medicine has been her passion for years.  She has an amazing project that you can follow on Instagram to learn about the plant allies near you with some next level nerdiness.Her top 3 (difficult for an Aromatherapy professor)GeraniumWhite GrapefruitManukaTerracina HerbalsACHS FacultyFacebookInstagramAIAMusic by Adipsia:https://adipsia.bandcamp.comSupport the show

Cocoa flavanols contribute to faster oxygen uptake kinetics, improved blood flow Liverpool Hope University, August 4, 2021 A bioactive compound found in cocoa powder and dark chocolate could help middle-aged adults enjoy exercise, a new study has suggested. The research analyzed the potential health benefits of cocoa flavanols, a plant nutrient extracted from cocoa beans. Cocoa flavanols are found in abundance in cocoa powder, and to a lesser extent in dark chocolate, and can be consumed as a supplement. Because cocoa flavanols have a 'vasodilatory' effect, helping to increase blood flow, they've been shown to prevent blood clots and even combat memory decline.  Now, a team of scientists from Liverpool Hope University and Liverpool John Moores University have tested the effects of cocoa flavanols when it comes to exercise in a group of sedentary adults aged between 40 and 60 years old. And the report found that cocoa flavanols contribute to faster oxygen uptake kinetics—with improved blood flow the likely cause.  Associate Professor Simon Marwood, subject lead in sport science at Liverpool Hope University, says the findings could be important when it comes to convincing people to get off the sofa and then stick with an exercise program. He said: "One barrier to starting an exercise plan is poor fitness in the first place, perhaps because of the discomfort associated with what might otherwise be light exercise.  "Without frequent exercise, aging results in a slowing in the rate at which our oxygen consumption increases at the onset of exercise. This is due to impairments in the ability to supply blood to the exercising muscles at the onset of exercise. "In previous studies, we have shown that this slowing of the rate of increase of oxygen consumption has a direct and inhibiting effect on the ability to tolerate exercise. "The finding of faster increases in oxygen consumption at the onset of exercise with cocoa flavanols supplementation is therefore really encouraging for this age group since it suggests that a simple nutritional supplement can improve exercise tolerance, and therefore enhance the likelihood of sustaining an exercise program. "This is a relatively small study but it's encouraging and has significant results, which could be the basis for further research." Lead author Daniel Sadler, of Liverpool John Moores' School of Sport and Exercise Science, concludes: "These novel effects of cocoa flavanols in this demographic may contribute to improved tolerance of moderate-activity physical activities, which appear commonly present in daily life." The research was published in the journal European Journal of Applied Physiology. Professor Marwood says it's important to note that over-consumption of chocolate, dark or otherwise, isn't to be encouraged, although dark chocolate may contain cocoa flavanols. And the substance is most commonly available as a supplement, which is often used by amateur athletes to boost performance.  The research itself focused on a group of healthy, middle-aged men and women with an average age of 45 years old and who typically engaged in less than two hours of structured exercise training per week. Over a period of five weeks, prior to consuming the cocoa supplement, the group was put through a series of trials, using a lab-based exercise bike, where they were incrementally pushed to exhaustion. These trials were performed in order to establish a person's VO2 peak, the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during exercise, as well as power output.  The test subjects were then given either a daily 400 mg cocoa flavanol supplement or a placebo over the course of seven days.  And at the end of that week, they got back on the cycle ergometers and took part in a series of step exercise tests, where they started pedaling at a baseline before the load was ramped up to either moderate or severe-intensity work rates. The key measurement being analyzed was pulmonary VO2 kinetics, or τVO2, the time it takes for oxygen delivery to respond to the demands of exercise.  The shorter the response time, the better equipped someone is to tolerate the given exercise.  And what the research team discovered was that when the test subjects who'd consumed the cocoa flavanols were subjected to 'moderate' exercise, the VO2 kinetics time was 'significantly reduced' from around 40 seconds to 34 seconds.  This reduction of six seconds is important, the team states, because it exceeds the minimum physiologically relevant change of around 5 seconds.  The scientists add: "The reduction in τVO2 observed after cocoa flavanol supplementation in our middle-aged individuals reflects a shift toward values typically observed in younger healthy individuals." And the report states: "Ultimately, the findings of the present study may have clinical potential in contributing to improved tolerance of daily life activity in middle-aged adults." Flavonoids aren't just found in cocoa—they're also abundant in green tea, fruit and vegetables—and have anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant properties.  Liverpool John Moores' Daniel Sadler says you shouldn't rely on eating dark chocolate to get an effective dose of flavanols.  He explains: "It is preferable to take supplements over eating dark chocolate since potential beneficial effects of cocoa flavanols occur during exercise when high doses are consumed—greater than 400 mg flavanols—and because dark chocolate contains fat and sugar that may negate the beneficial potential of any bioactive constituents." In April this year, a separate study by researchers at the University of Birmingham found blood vessels were able to function better during mental stress when test subjects were given a cocoa drink containing high levels of flavanols compared to when drinking a non-flavanol enriched drink.  The study, published in the journal Nutrients, could help to combat stress-induced ischemia while also paving the way for offering 'improved guidance to people about how to make the most of their dietary choices during stressful periods."     Vitamin D reduces the need for opioids in palliative cancer Karolinska Institute (Sweden), August 4, 2021 Patients with vitamin D deficiency who received vitamin D supplements had a reduced need for pain relief and lower levels of fatigue in palliative cancer treatment, a randomized and placebo-controlled study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet shows. The study is published in the scientific journal Cancers. Among patients with cancer in the palliative phase, vitamin D deficiency is common. Previous studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D in the blood may be associated with pain, sensitivity to infection, fatigue, depression, and lower self-rated quality of life. A previous smaller study, which was not randomized or placebo-controlled, suggested that vitamin D supplementation could reduce opioid doses, reduce antibiotic use, and improve the quality of life in patients with advanced cancer. 244 cancer patients with palliative cancer, enrolled in ASIH, (advanced medical home care), took part in the current study in Stockholm during the years 2017-2020. Slower increase in opiod doses All study participants had a vitamin D deficiency at the start of the study. They received either 12 weeks of treatment with vitamin D at a relatively high dose (4000 IE/day) or a placebo. The researchers then measured the change in opioid doses (as a measurement of pain) at 0, 4, 8, and 12 weeks after the start of the study. "The results showed that vitamin D treatment was well tolerated and that the vitamin D-treated patients had a significantly slower increase in opioid doses than the placebo group during the study period. In addition, they experienced less cancer-related fatigue compared to the placebo group," says Linda Björkhem-Bergman, senior physician at Stockholms Sjukhem and associate professor at the Department of Neurobiology, Healthcare Sciences, and Society, Karolinska Institutet. Large study within ASIH On the other hand, there was no difference between the groups in terms of self-rated quality of life or antibiotic use. "The effects were quite small, but statistically significant and may have clinical significance for patients with vitamin D deficiency who have cancer in the palliative phase. This is the first time it has been shown that vitamin D treatment for palliative cancer patients can have an effect on both opioid-sensitive pain and fatigue," says first author of the study Maria Helde Frankling, senior physician at ASIH and postdoc at the Department of Neurobiology, Healthcare Science and Society, Karolinska Institutet. The study is one of the largest drug studies conducted within ASIH in Sweden. One weakness of the study is the large drop-out rate. Only 150 out of 244 patients were able to complete the 12-week study because many patients died of their cancerduring the study.   Increasingly poor physical function from age 65 linked to increased risk of death University of Paris (France), August 5, 2021 Increasing poor physical (motor) function from around age 65 is associated with an increased risk of death, finds research published by The BMJ today. Signs of increasing decline, such as difficulty getting up from a chair or getting dressed, emerge up to 10 years before death, the findings show. The researchers therefore suggest that early detection of changes in motor function “might offer opportunities for prevention and targeted interventions.” It is well known that motor function, also commonly known as physical function or physical capability, declines with age, but rates of decline differ widely from person to person. And while studies show that decline in cognitive (mental) skills can emerge up to 15 years before death, it's not clear whether the same is true for physical abilities. To explore this further, researchers examined several measures of motor function for their associations with mortality over a 10 year period from around age 65. Their findings are based on over 6,000 participants of the Whitehall II Study, which recruited participants aged 35-55 years in 1985-88 to look at the impact of social, behavioural, and biological factors on long term health.  Between 2007 and 2016, participants underwent motor function assessments on up to three occasions. These included measures of walking speed, chair rise time, and grip strength, along with self-reported measures of functioning and difficulties with activities of daily living, such as dressing, using the toilet, cooking and grocery shopping. Deaths from any cause were then recorded until October 2019. After taking account of other potentially influential factors, the researchers found that poorer motor function was associated with an increased mortality risk of 22% for walking speed, 15% for grip strength and 14% for timed chair rises, while difficulties with activities of daily living were associated with a 30% increased risk. These associations became progressively stronger with later life assessments. Further analysis showed different patterns of change between participants who died and those who survived.  For example, participants who died had poorer chair rise times than survivors up to 10 years before death, poorer self-reported functioning up to seven years before death, and more difficulties with activities of daily living up to four years before death.  These differences increased steadily in the period leading to death. This is an observational study, so can't establish cause and the researchers point to some limitations, such as being unable to examine trajectories of motor function by cause of death or in specific minority groups, and not accounting for events such as falls or hospital admissions. Nevertheless, they say this study “adds to the sparse literature on terminal decline in motor function and, to our knowledge, is the first to examine terminal and age related long term trajectories of multiple measures of motor function.” The ageing of populations worldwide makes understanding of the functional status of older adults and change in functioning with age important, they write. These results suggest that strategies to reduce accelerated decline should start before old age, and that early detection of changes in motor function might offer opportunities for prevention and targeted interventions, they conclude. This study adds to a rapidly growing evidence base providing novel insights on healthy ageing, say researchers in a linked editorial. They point out that as the study participants continue to age and more data becomes available, this will help to inform the development of interventions to promote healthy ageing.  Although the authors suggest that “early detection of changes in motor function might offer opportunities for prevention and targeted interventions,” what these interventions would be and what specifically they would be aiming to achieve is unclear, they note. “Despite the focus on death as an outcome in these analyses, our goal should always be to add life to years, not just years to life.”   Researchers propose new treatment to prevent kidney stones – HCA in Garcinia Cambogia University of Houston, August 8, 2021    Researchers have found evidence that a natural fruit extract is capable of dissolving calcium oxalate crystals, the most common component of human kidney stones. This finding could lead to the first advance in the treatment of calcium oxalate stones in 30 years.   Jeffrey Rimer, associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Houston, was lead author of the study, published Aug. 8 in the online edition of Nature. The work offers the first evidence that the compound hydroxycitrate (HCA) is an effective inhibitor of calcium oxalate crystal growth that, under certain conditions, is actually able to dissolve these crystals. Researchers also explain how it works.   The findings are the result of a combination of experimental studies, computational studies and human studies, Rimer said.   Kidney stones are small, hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidneys, affecting up to 12 percent of men and seven percent of women. High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity can increase the risk, and the reported incidence is on the rise. Preventive treatment has not changed much over the last three decades. Doctors tell patients who are at risk of developing stones to drink lots of water and avoid foods rich in oxalate, such as rhubarb, okra, spinach and almonds. They often recommend taking citrate (CA), in the form of potassium citrate, a supplement that can slow crystal growth, but some people are unable to tolerate the side effects.   The project grew out of preliminary work done by collaborator John Asplin, a nephrologist at Litholink Corporation, who suggested HCA as a possible treatment. HCA is chemically similar to CA and is also available as a dietary supplement. "HCA shows promise as a potential therapy to prevent kidney stones," the researchers wrote. "HCA may be preferred as a therapy over CA (potassium citrate)."   In addition to Rimer and Asplin, authors on the paper include Giannis Mpourmpakis and his graduate student, Michael G. Taylor, of the University of Pittsburgh; Ignacio Granja of Litholink Corporation, and Jihae Chung, a UH graduate student working in Rimer's lab.   The head-to-head studies of CA and HCA determined that while both compounds inhibit the growth of calcium oxalate crystals, HCA was more potent and displayed unique qualities that are advantageous for the development of new therapies. The team of researchers then used atomic force microscopy, or AFM, to study interactions between the crystals, CA and HCA under realistic growth conditions. According to Rimer, the technique allowed them to record crystal growth in real time with near-molecular resolution.   Chung noted that the AFM images recorded the crystal actually shrinking when exposed to specific concentrations of HCA. Rimer suspected the initial finding was an abnormality, as it is rare to see a crystal actually dissolve in highly supersaturated growth solutions. The most effective inhibitors reported in the literature simply stop the crystal from growing.   It turned out that Chung's initial finding was correct. Once they confirmed it is possible to dissolve crystals in supersaturated solutions, researchers then looked at reasons to explain why that happened.   Mpourmpakis and Taylor applied density functional theory (DFT) - a highly accurate computational method used to study the structure and properties of materials - to address how HCA and CA bind to calcium and to calcium oxalate crystals. They discovered HCA formed a stronger bond with crystal surfaces, inducing a strain that is seemingly relieved by the release of calcium and oxalate, leading to crystal dissolution.   HCA was also tested in human subjects, as seven people took the supplement for three days, allowing researchers to determine that HCA is excreted through urine, a requirement for the supplement to work as a treatment.   While Rimer said the research established the groundwork to design an effective drug, questions remain. Long-term safety, dosage and additional human trials are needed, he said.   "But our initial findings are very promising," he said. "If it works in vivo, similar to our trials in the laboratory, HCA has the potential to reduce the incidence rate of people with chronic kidney stone disease."       Prolonged treatment with gotu kola improved memory, reduced amyloid beta pathology and activated antioxidant response pathway Oregon Health & Science University, August 4, 2021 According to news reporting out of Portland, Oregon, research stated, “The medicinal herb Centella asiatica has been long been used for its neuroprotective and cognitive enhancing effects. We have previously shown that two weeks of treatment with a water extract of Centella asiatica (CAW) improves cognition and activates the endogenous antioxidant response pathway without altering amyloid-beta (A beta) plaque burden.” Our news journalists obtained a quote from the research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), “Here, we assess the effect of long-term treatment of CAW in the 5xFAD mouse model of A beta accumulation. Four-month-old 5xFAD mice were treated with CAW in their drinking water (2 g/L) for three months at which point they underwent cognitive testing as well as analysis of A beta plaque levels and antioxidant and synaptic gene expression. In order to confirm the involvement of the antioxidant regulatory transcription factor NRF2 on the effects of CAW on synaptic plasticity, neurons isolated from 5xFAD mice were also treated with CAW and the targeted inhibitor ML385. Three months of treatment with CAW improved spatial and contextual memory as well as executive function in 5xFAD mice. This improvement was accompanied by increased antioxidant gene expression and a decrease in A beta plaque burden relative to untreated 5xFAD animals. In isolated neurons, treatment with ML385 blocked the effects of CAW on dendritic arborization and synaptic gene expression. These results suggest that prolonged CAW exposure could be beneficial in Alzheimer's disease and that these effects likely involve NRF2 activation.” According to the news editors, the research concluded: “Moreover, these findings suggest that targeting NRF2 itself may be a relevant therapeutic strategy for improving synaptic plasticity and cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.” This research has been peer-reviewed.     Resveratrol: The key to reducing elderly frailty? Universidad Pablo de Olavide (Spain) , August 9, 2021 The so-called red wine nutrient resveratrol may help maintain muscle performance and reduce frailty in the elderly, research in mice has suggested.  Using 48 young, mature and old mice models, the study found resveratrol improved muscle performance in the mature and old animals but not in the young.  They found resveratrol – found in grapes, red wine, walnuts, peanuts and berries – “primed” the effect of exercise by increasing endurance, coordination and strength in the old animals as well as providing higher protection against oxidative damage and an increase in the mitochondrial mass responsible for the energy-generating process essential for cell metabolism.  “Our results indicate that resveratrol can be considered an ergogenic compound that helps maintain muscle performance during ageing and subsequently reduces frailty and increases muscle performance in old individuals practising moderate exercise,” wrote the researchers from Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Seville, Spain and the Vietnam National University in Hanoi, Vietnam.  Study details Each experiment group animal was given a daily dose of about 500 μg of resveratrol for 4.5 months. After this period the mice were randomly divided again into sedentary and trained groups. The trained mice were adapted to exercise then put on a rodent treadmill for 20 minutes per day, five days a week for six weeks. The animals were then killed by cervical dislocation and the gastrocnemius muscle was quickly removed. Old polyphenol, young results  Discussing the results, lead author and professor at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide Dr Guillermo Lopez-Lluch told us while this was not the first time the polyphenol had been looked at within health ageing, this was the first time it had been associated with the improvement of muscle capacity in ageing. Asked if the results meant older people should be recommended or even prescribed resveratrol, Professor Lopez-Lluch said: “The use of nutraceuticals such as resveratrol can be recommended in the case of poor diets lacking fresh vegetables rich in polyphenols. “In aged people an unbalanced diet must be supplemented with extracts rich in these compounds accompanied by a more active life.” In 2011 research in Italy estimated between 11–50% of over 80s suffer from age-related muscle loss sarcopenia, with the problem particularly prevalent in care homes.  “Maintenance of muscle functionality is important to avoid frailty and to increase the independence and quality of life during ageing. It seems clear that for daily life activity, and hence a good quality of life, not only strength but also endurance is needed,” the researchers wrote in the British Journal of Nutrition.  “Apart from the maintenance of a series of basic exercises, several nutritional bioactive compounds have been proposed to increase muscle function during ageing and to avoid sarcopenia.”  The researchers said the "most controversial problem" with identifying effects of bioactive compounds was to find if the positive effects found in preclinical studies in animals produced the same response in humans. "Regarding the effect of different polyphenols on physical capacity in humans, different clinical trials carried out to date have been unsuccessful or show controversial results and further studies are needed." Yet Professor Lopez-Lluch said his research team did not have plans to study this effect of resveratrol in humans. Instead they were currently awaiting funds to carry out a study about exercise, quality of nutrition and quality of life in elderly people. “We hope this study will get a grant in the next months.”

In this very special episode, special guest host Adipsia gets to chat with Melissa Holman of Aromatic Remedies (that's me!). Melissa first encountered aromatherapy in the early 90s when her mother took a correspondence course to become a Certified Aromatherapist. At that time, EOs were still very fringe, Melissa was in the middle of raising small kids, and didn't have time to learn about this thing that her mom was trying to get her into. More than 20 years later, through working at a Chiropractic office, learning there that everything in the body is connected, and how self-care is crucial to the prevention of dis-ease, she also discovered that aromatherapy fits beautifully into the way the body works.After some debate about the type of education to pursue, she attended the American College of Healthcare Sciences, gaining her certificate in aromatherapy, and going on to become a Registered Aromatherapist.Hear us discuss stress and the body, the passion that keeps me going, and my personal success list! As a bonus, keep listening after the credits to find out a little more about Adipsia, who he is, and how he found his way onto this podcast!Top 3 Essential Oils:vetiverlavendercitrus oils (yes, this one is a cheat!)Links:https://lemonbalmcoaching.comhttp://facebook.com/lemonbalmcoachinghttp://instagram.com/lemonbalmcoachinghttp://linkedin.com/melissaholmanhttps://adipsia.bandcamp.comMusic By Adipsiahttps://adipsia.bandcamp.comShow notes by VerdantHeart Virtual Assistinghttps://verdantheartva.comRecorded: 1/23/2021Support the show

In this episode, Co-Founders of Survivorship Solutions, Jillian Schmitt and Kristin Carroll, talk about Cancer Survivorship and the need for Caner Rehab Education. Today, Jillian and Kristin talk about the prevalence of cancer, the importance of competency in cancer rehabilitation for all rehab clinicians, and compiling educational courses from leaders in the field. When should cancer rehabilitation start? Jillian and Kristin tell us that learning is not enough, hear about the value of mentorship, and Jillian and Kristin’s community of clinicians, all on today’s episode of The Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast.   Key Takeaways “Cancer is not just one type of cancer. Cancer is not just what you’re seeing on the outside, there are physical changes on the inside as well.” “One thing that physical therapists have to keep in mind is that 100% of physical therapists, at some point in their physical therapy career, will see someone with cancer.” “If you want to stay on the bus, get competent and elevate your skillset to everything, not just cancer rehabilitation, but add that as another skill in your pocket.” “If you are a clinician or a therapist, it really is your ethical responsibility to take care of every patient that comes through the door, regardless of what their past medical history is. If you are not confident and competent in taking care of oncology patients, get that way. There’s a solution for you. Educate yourself, feel comfortable, feel confident, take care of your patient the way you should.” “For administrators and leadership teams, you really want to know that your team can take care of this population. If you do not have something in place that is ensuring that your clinicians and rehabilitation teams are really competent at taking care of these patients, you need to get that way, and you need to get that way pretty quick because the regulations and requirements from the very top levels are requiring that you do that.” “If your oncologist is not talking to you about function and what’s happening to you during your cancer journey and how that is going to be mitigated, or how you’re going to have a rehabilitation therapist of some sort as part of your team, ask for it. It needs to have this bottom-up push as well.” “Think big, be brave, and just go for it.” “Keep being a sponge. Keep learning. Don’t be afraid to try new things. When you’re starting to get burned out, try something else. Keep learning and keep growing, and eventually you’re going to find something that just wows you and really makes you change not only your career, but your personal growth as well.”   More about Kristin Kristin has been in clinical care and leadership roles within the Boston and Hartford healthcare systems for over 30 years. For over a decade she has focused on elevating her oncology specific practice with Klose coursework in lymphedema, oncology and breast cancer rehabilitation specialty courses through Julia Osborne and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA); Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy, and earned completion certificates in Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Agents and Radiation Therapy from the Oncology Nursing Society. She is planning to sit for the 2021 Oncologic Certified Specialist Examination. Kristin has been a mentor, clinical coordinator, and educator at both the system and collegiate level. She continues to serve as an educator through her role as an instructor within Survivorship Solutions ’clinical education course: Core Competencies in Interdisciplinary Cancer Rehabilitation, contributing to guest podcasts on Breast Friends Cancer Support Radio, Mama Bear Cancer Support Radio Talk Show, and The OncoPT Podcast, contributing to Alene Nitzky’ s book “Navigating the C: A Nurse Charts the Course for Cancer Survivorship Care”, and as invited speaker at the International Breast Cancer and Wellness Summit, and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine National Conference 2020. She actively supports and is involved in the oncology community as a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Integrative Cancer Rehabilitation Task Force, Connecticut Lymphedema Consortium, local and national chapters of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA); APTA Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy, Hospice and Palliative Care Special Interest Group, and serves on the board of the APTA Connecticut Oncology Special Interest Group as Program Coordinator. Kristin received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University. More About Jillian: Jillian is a licensed physical therapist with over 20 years of experience in patient care, clinic development, management, and consulting within the fields of oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, ergonomics, and corporate health. She studied biochemistry and business management at the University of Texas at Austin, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Sciences and a Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2001. Much of Jillian's early career focused on orthopedic and pediatric physical therapy intervention, specializing in complex, limb-salvage rehabilitation programs, spinal dysfunction, and sports medicine. Later, she turned her attention to program development, clinic start-ups, and management within the corporate healthcare industry. For the past six years, she has consulted in the implementation and optimization of survivorship services and cancer rehabilitation programs within national healthcare organizations. Jillian maintains professional licensure in physical therapy and participates in continuing education programs and certifications within oncology and other specialties. She serves as a contributing and presenting team member for the American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine (ACRM)'s Integrative Cancer Rehab Taskforce and is a member of both the Education Section and Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She also participates as a member of the Hospice and Palliative Care Special Interest Group (SIG). Jillian regularly contributes to podcasts, journals, and other professional publications related to oncology, healthcare, and business, and she participates and contributes regularly within the entrepreneur and small-business community of the Chicago-land area, including SCORE mentorship and women-led business groups. In 2016, Kristin and Jillian founded Survivorship Solutions, LLC., an education and consultancy firm dedicated to supporting clinicians and healthcare organizations in implementing high-quality cancer rehabilitation and survivorship services. The company collaborates with national and global experts in oncology, survivorship, and rehabilitation to grow team safety and competencies in oncology knowledge and evidence-based care.     Suggested Keywords Physiotherapy, Learning, Cancer, Research, PT, Health, Therapy, Oncology, Survivorship, Healthcare, Education, Training,   Recommended viewing https://vimeo.com/485402119 https://survivorshipsolutions.com/p/core-competencies-in-interdisciplinary-cancer-rehabilitation-2-0   To learn more, follow Jillian and Kristin at: Website:          https://survivorshipsolutions.com Vimeo:             https://vimeo.com/survivorshipsolutions Facebook:       Survivorship Solutions Instagram:       @survivorshipsolutions Twitter:            @survivorshipsol                         @KCarrollPT                         @JSchmittPT LinkedIn:         Kristin Carroll                         Jillian Schmitt                         Survivorship Solutions LLC NetHealth Webinar:  Rehab Therapy Outpatient Services 101: How to Expand into the Home or Assisted Living Facility. Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: Website: https://podcast.healthywealthysmart.com Apple Podcasts:        https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-wealthy-smart/id532717264 Spotify:                       https://open.spotify.com/show/6ELmKwE4mSZXBB8TiQvp73 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/healthywealthysmart Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/show/healthy-wealthy-smart iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-healthy-wealthy-smart-27628927   Read the Full Transcript: Speaker 1 (00:00): Hey, Kristin and Jillian, welcome to the podcast. I'm so happy to have you guys on Speaker 2 (00:07): Or happy to be here. Speaker 3 (00:09): Thank you so much for having us on today. Speaker 1 (00:11): So today we're going to talk about cancer, survivorship. This is something that I've spoken to, one of your colleagues, Dr. Nicole Stout with, but before we get talking about that, what I would love to know is how the two of you came together to create survivorship solutions, the how, and the why behind it. Speaker 2 (00:31): So, Kristen and I knew each other before we started the company together for a couple of years, we, we previously worked for another organization and had similar roles and that was to implement cancer rehabilitation, service lines within healthcare systems. And Kristen and I really connected during that time. And we really enjoyed working with each other. We valued a lot of the same things. And so once we left that situation or once that situation of our, our, you know, once that's working together no longer happened for that particular company, we decided that we were great together and that we would we needed to continue the work. And so we started survivorship solutions together Speaker 3 (01:21): And Julia and I are both physical therapists and I have a special, I've been working with oncology patients for over 12 years. And even though we're both PTs, we both kind of had different soap boxes and what we were so passionate about. And Jillian has a love and just a savvy for business and growth. And you know, I just love to educate and things like that. So together, you know, just our, our strengths and our passions just forged us forward to create this, this company to, to continue to help healthcare organizations, but also individual commissions that, that really just needed to get more information on how to take care of people with cancer. Speaker 1 (01:59): Yeah. And that was my next question is where, where was the gap that, what was the gap that you guys saw that you were like, Hey, if we can put our heads together and create this, we're really going to help fill that gap? Speaker 2 (02:11): Right. Well, you know, for me personally, it was I was not a cancer rehabilitation therapist for most of my, my clinical career. I was in orthopedics and I th the opportunity to begin working in cancer rehabilitation actually came about it was pretty unexpected. I received a phone call from a very good friend of mine and also therapists I would school with. And I've been in practice for 15 years and she said, you know, I think that this would be a really good opportunity for you, you know, you, you've married sort of this business. And I, because I had opened clinics and I had done a lot of the, the business part of it. And but I really loved clinical practice. And I also had a very personal situation occurring in my life, or one of my loved ones was experiencing the cancer journey and really having a lot of issues and a lot of problems that I was really familiar with. But I, you know, like weakness and numbness and things like the things that physical symptoms, but I was just kind of watching through this lens and like, all right, well, that's like what I do every day, but why isn't somebody helping him? So it was all these three things that kind of came together and took me out of my orthopedic world pretty quickly and thrust me into the cancer rehabilitation world, which I had thought, I mean, admittedly been very naive of until that happened. Speaker 3 (03:43): Yeah. And I was working in an outpatient center and had surgeons come to ask if I would become competent to learn how to take care of breast cancer patients. Cause they were breast cancer surgeons. So I went to Olympia DEMA course and I learned all about lymphedema. And then I came back and I saw a breast cancer patient and I was all excited to use my new education that I just learned and she didn't have lymphedema, but I was like, Oh my God, what do I do with her? I mean, I learned all about lymphedema isn't that cancer rehab isn't. And so Julie and I learned quickly that in order to really become competent, to take care of people with cancer, you have to travel around the country at your conferences and online and, and do all sorts of things to get there. But a lot of it was just disease specific, like just breast cancer. So how do you learn how to take care of everybody that has all different kinds of cancers and all the different problems? So we felt that it really was our ethical responsibility as we were working with healthcare organizations to make sure that if we were going to implement a program, we had to make sure the team really was confident and competent to do that. So how we created education to go along with that implementation. Speaker 1 (04:54): Yeah. Excellent. And, and I will say that people who, like, I know people who've been diagnosed with cancer and as of yet only like two of them have gone to physical therapy. One of which was because I said, you have to go to physical therapy, she had a double mastectomy. And I said, tell your doctor that you want to go to PT afterwards. And she was like, but the doctor gave me this list of exercises. And I said, no, no, no, no, no. Tell your doctor, you want to go to see a physical therapist after this and, and sh afterwards she was like, yeah, I I definitely needed a PT. And so I think the issue here, and we'll get into that, we'll get into this conversation in a little bit, but you know, the issue here is that cancer is not just one type of cancer. Cancer is not just a, what you're seeing on the outside, but there are physical changes on the inside as well. And that's where being a knowledgeable physical therapist on, on the rehab of people diagnosed with cancer is so important, but let's talk about cancer in particular. So cancer itself can affect anyone true or false. That's absolutely right. Yeah, definitely. And so let's talk a little bit about the, this sort of prevalence of cancer and what that means for us right now, Speaker 3 (06:31): Almost 17 million cancer survivors in the country. And so that is all different ages, you know, doesn't matter which sex, all different kinds of cancers, definitely cancer is not discriminant. And so you talk about the gap in care. And Andrew Chevelle is, is kind of huge in our cancer rehab world and does research. And you know, she talks about the 83% of general cancer survivors have problems that really require rehabilitation and take it to the other end where women sorry, excuse me, general cancer metastatic or stage four, they have up to 92% of problems. So obviously somebody that has a chronic cancer condition is going to have more and more problems because they are receiving more and more treatments. And so the percentage of people that actually get rehabilitation is only about 30% according to, to her study. So that's, you know, that's a huge gap in care wizards. Speaker 3 (07:25): It's 83% of general cancer survivors or the 92% of our metastatic breast cancer patients. That's a huge gap with 30%. So when we're looking at that, if you're young and you're diagnosed with cancer and you have treatment, you're going to grow up to have perhaps problems, you know, as you get older. And so, you know, these people are inside our clinics already. And sometimes it's a little tiny past medical history. That's checked, you know, on their, on their form and we see cancer, but yet we're a little bit afraid sometimes to ask a little bit about what that is. And, and even I do that when I'm in a private room with my cancer patients that I'm treating them, I have no problem talking about what they went through, but on an open clinic. And I see that little word cancer, sometimes I, I will say, Oh, well, you had cancer. What kind did you have? And you know, but we really have to have these conversations. What kind of cancer did you have? What kind of treatment did you have because it really can impact the treatment that you are providing your patient, whether they're a pediatric patient, you know, an inpatient and outpatient adult really doesn't matter what the setting is. It really could depend on what your care plan is going to be. Speaker 1 (08:41): And Karen, you, you had mentioned that you said you asked, can anybody get cancer and can this affect everybody? And absolutely. And I think what's, what's really interesting is that healthcare professionals, you, myself Speaker 2 (08:56): Included, we don't necessarily automatically think about like the, the functional consequences of having cancer, even though we see it. We're so we have this new normal instilled in us that we sort of expect cancer patients to not have normal function or not be doing well. And it just really to be part of what the expectation is once you get that diagnosis. And even me, even somebody that has worked in therapy for a long time and having a person very close to me, experiencing physical symptoms, I still, it was almost like a, it was just sort of like an out of, Oh, you know, like I didn't really make sense to me why he wasn't getting it, but it wasn't sort of this, well, this is a person that needs to have therapy. That connection wasn't, wasn't quite there yet. And I think that that's true for a lot of clinicians. Speaker 2 (09:49): They say, well, we, we don't see cancer patients, but but w w what Christina likes to say, well, yes, you actually, you have, and you do you see them probably every day on your schedule, there's such a high percentage of people that cancer at this point, that if you're seeing any population in ortho population or a neuro population or whatever in your clinic, you have seen patients that have either current or a previous diagnosis of cancer. And so you are, these patients are coming into our clinics already, and people are just not really making that connection. Speaker 1 (10:23): Yeah. I remember when I spoke to Nicole, she said, one thing that all physical therapists have to keep in mind is a hundred percent of physical therapists in, at some point in their physical therapy career will see someone with Speaker 2 (10:36): Absolutely, absolutely. Probably this week. Yeah. And like, you know, it's, it's not, it's not when, or, or it's, I mean, like it's very, very soon because patients also don't necessarily think about the fact that they have a cancer diagnosis and it's something that they really need to kind of put, put front and center when they are going to rehab. So maybe they've had a knee replacement or they've had some other traditional rehabilitation problem, like a BA like back pain or whatever they go to PT for. And they had that pesky, you know, cancer diagnosis 10 years ago that colorectal cancer, but they, they got it and they got the third, but so they don't really, but you know what, those things that happened 10 years ago with that diagnosis and the medications that that patient had and the treatments that that patient had are actually going to impact the way that they heal in, in physical therapy. And so I think the patient doesn't understand the significance of it. And then the clinician doesn't really understand the significance of it. And it makes a huge impact in how well that patient is gonna, you know, do and how, and in the course of their therapy, it really should kind of direct the course of their therapy and and predict how well they're going to be able to, you know, certain, certain things that should be in therapy and certain things that should really not be done in therapy should be based on that. Speaker 1 (11:57): And something that as you're saying, all of this, that kind of struck me is that in physical therapy, you know, we are expected to have the competency to treat people with a total knee replacement, low back pain post-stroke Ms. But you guys have traveled around the country. You've spoken to many physical therapists, is that clinical competency in cancer rehab there amongst the physical therapy profession. And this is a silly question, but is it essential? Speaker 3 (12:35): I do. I think it was definitely not there. I mean, there are therapists that are very skilled at providing lymphedema treatments, and there are therapists that are very skilled in targeting certain kinds of breast cancer. But I think one of the things that we think, what I think about is that the things that people going through cancer treatment, it's kind of like an anticipated decline, right? Like we kind of know that they're going to feel like crap when they're going through chemotherapy. And I think that maybe, and I had this assumption that once their chemotherapy is over, they're going to be fine. And I think a lot of the providers think that as well, we kind of know that they're not going to do well during treatment, but I don't think that a lot of people know is that they don't do well even after treatment and that six months and years later, they have these effects. Speaker 3 (13:24): And because there are one in eight women that get breast cancer, and there are so many men that get prostate and other lung cancers are, are breast cancer women, and are prostate men have to take medications sometimes for five and 10 years, that affects their musculoskeletal system that affects every ortho therapist. If they're treating these people that are in their clinics. So there may be a general awareness, but I think there is kind of pick and choose, like you make it a lung cancer patients that you're treating for weakness. You don't have to treat weakness, you don't to treat balance issues, but you may not really understand what the chemo regimen did to the patient, why they're having those. So I think explain the why around it helps to decrease the fear that some therapists have of treating, because I sure was afraid when I saw my frail bald patients walking in, I was really afraid I was going to hurt them. And I didn't feel safe to take care of them because I had one month of DEMA course, and I wasn't. So we kind of wing it, right. Because there's not really many resources out there. Right, right. Speaker 2 (14:36): Back into my schoolwork and looked and to see what oncology criteria like curriculum that we had gone through when I was a student. And yeah, I mean, it was so minimal. It was less than a week was one core, like within one class that wasn't oncology focused. It was, I mean, the amount of information that clinicians were getting in school and professional programs was very, very minimal. And of course that's more than 20 years ago when I was in school. But even now even now I would say that there was a huge percentage of of clinicians that take our course who are new grads. They just got out of school. So we know, and we've communicated with them. Talk to them. This is not in their curriculum. They are not learning this in school. Otherwise they would not be seeking out some of this information that they know is really important anyway. And that's physical therapists, occupational therapists, anybody that's in allied health or are seeing patients really needs that they need to have this foundational, basic knowledge that makes them safe and makes them competent to care for these patients. And so it is a little, I I'm sure the education, maybe at some point we'll catch up, but it hasn't yet. Speaker 1 (15:56): Yeah. And, and I'm sure it also depends on what's on the MPTE, but that's a whole other thing and let's, we won't get into that, but we know that certainly exists when it comes to educational curriculum in schools. Yes. At any rate I digress. Let's talk about, let's talk about when should rehab physical therapy, occupational therapy start. So someone is diagnosed with cancer. When do they start their rehab? Speaker 3 (16:27): The rehabilitation starts at diagnosis and that's when the American cancer society. And so many of our, our industry regulators recommend that it started and it start from diagnosis all the way from end of life or end of care. And, you know, we compare this to kind of our other service lines, but, you know, somebody is having a knee replacement they're coming in for prehab, right. They're coming in for education, they're coming in for strengthening before they do that. And it's, it's no different for a patient with cancer. They need to be armed with what they are going to go through. Not only the education to help decrease their fear, but also the problems that they are going to incur, understanding that we have the skillset and the tools to be able to support them throughout that journey. And I think the other thing that rehab teams don't realize is that general clinicians that don't have specialties really can treat the scope of most of the impairments that people have. Just like we all can you know, balance and numbness and tingling and strength issues and fatigue, and just, you know, the list goes on and on, but if you have a pelvic health issue or if you have lymphedema, then we triaged to our, to our specialists Speaker 2 (17:35): And, and best practice really dictates that when you're going to begin any type of a treatment or any type of incur, any type of or undergo any type of surgery or anything like that, it's really to establish a baseline. And in cancer, there's really, it's, it's very important to establish a baseline because we know pretty, pretty well that cancer treatments are going to cause problems. They're going to exacerbate existing problems. And so if we can add diagnosis, capture what that baseline is for that patient and monitor and survey that patient and make sure that that patient is not there, that their existing, their preconditions or existing deficits or impairments are not getting worse or that new ones are not popping up. That really is best practice because we know that if we can see something pop up, you know, and catch it immediately, it's going to be a lot easier to take care of and to recover from or to prevent even then, if it's something that we don't, you know, that we don't look for until after treatment is over, maybe, you know, the patient is having a lot of functional problems that are really obvious. Speaker 2 (18:50): If you just wait until then it's going to be a lot harder to intervene and it's going to, I mean, and this is it's gonna be a lot more expensive. I mean, something that may take just an education and maybe one visit and rehabilitation from the very onset and the very beginning even something, you know, just as you're going to have this, you're going to have a lumpectomy you're going to guard you. You know, let's make sure that when this happens, you're going to continue to do range of motion within a certain, you know, limitation, but that the patient knows that that can later prevent like three months of a frozen shoulder. Right? I mean, like we know that this, these things happen all the time and it's easy to just kind of get in there from the beginning. So best practice is, is at the very beginning at diagnosis, patients should definitely be at least screened for impairments and informed that rehabilitation is part of their medical care. They should expect it, their patient should walk in knowing that rehabilitation is part of their medical team. Yeah, absolutely. Speaker 3 (19:52): And this is, and this is something that Nicole Stout talks a lot about in her research has called the process perspective surveillance model. And that is, you know, screening patients before each intervention. So we know kind of what we call each medical touch point. So whether they're having surgery or chemotherapy or radiation really being screened before each of those interventions. So like Jillian said, we can kind of pick up on those impairments when they're acute in nature, that's really important. Speaker 1 (20:19): And so let's talk about cancer rehabilitation education. I think we've already established that physical therapists do not get an adequate amount of cancer rehabilitation education in school, and you may not get it on the job either, depending on where you work. So couple that with millions and millions of people getting diagnosed with cancer every year rehab should start at the point of diagnosis. So let's talk about the education around it, because if that is the case, and now it is recommended rehab start at the time of diagnosis. And there are tons of PTs in this country and not many know how to deal with this. How do we educate physical therapists in a robust manner so they can help with these patients? Speaker 2 (21:15): Well, I think that things are kind of catching up here. It's been established that cancer rehabilitation is important and it needs to be part of cancer patients cancer care. And we have national regulatory agencies and different sort of top level drivers that are encouraging and really requiring organizations to provide cancer rehabilitation. So we have a lot of these companies that are starting to recognize, all right, are people that are in house already need to be doing this. And then from the clinician's perspective. And, and I can say this as a, as a physical therapist, if, if my boss had come to me in my outpatient clinic and said, okay, we're going to have a bunch of oncology patients come in the doors now. Because there's these guidelines and we're going to see this influx of patients and you guys are gonna be treating these patients. Speaker 2 (22:15): I would have been like, okay, like I would have been really nervous about it. And so we, we still sort of were getting that response as organizations are starting to implement some of these policies that are requiring that their organizations provide these services. So we're also getting this sort of searching from these clinicians, like, all right, I'm going to see cancer patients. And when I go online, I see like a billion, different CU courses for different types of, I mean, I can be different specialists in this or a specialist in that, or I can take this or I can take that. What I really want to know is how can I be safe to see these patients coming through the door. I don't, but maybe cancer is not there. And you know, what, what they're interested in, they don't want to specialize in it. Speaker 2 (23:03): That's fine. And so they don't want to spend thousands of dollars on specialties and weekends, but they do want to be safe and they want to know. And so Chris and I kind of came at it from that perspective, like, all right, we're gonna, we're gonna say, we're going to get more referrals in your clinics because of these guidelines, because it's the right thing to do because research says that cancer patients need it. But what's really important to us is that your clinicians feel competent. They feel safe. How can we create the education that your, your clinicians are gonna feel like they can have anybody land on their schedule and that's going to be fine because that's going to make them feel comfortable. And what that's going to do is going to make their bosses feel comfortable there. The leadership is going to know that their entire Rhea team has a competency and anybody can kind of come through there and that their service is going to be very similar from facility and location location. Speaker 2 (23:48): So we, that's kind of where we started with. We weren't, we didn't, we didn't want to make a course that was going to make somebody a specialist. Those are out there and they're awesome. And we work with all those people that make those courses. So we know they're awesome. We wanted to create something that was respectful of somebody's time and their money, and, and really want to just pull the most excellent parts of all those specialties into one spot so that a therapist could go through it and be pretty confident in their leadership can be pretty confident that they were that they were gonna be able to take care of these patients as they come through the doors. Speaker 3 (24:23): Yeah, Kristen, and then I, I was live and then I was living in the cancer rehabilitation world. So I knew a lot of the experts and the leaders in the field from just attending their courses and conferences like Nicole, Nicole Stout, and Julia Osborne. And, you know, just all of these amazing people that really aligned with the same mission and vision that Jillian and I both had to spread this education. And, but what was missing was a comprehensive online platform. And, you know, I I'm sitting for the specialty exam in February, but I'm an expert in certain things, but I certainly not the expert on everything. And so Joanie and I said, you know, when we're learning, we want to learn from our role models, right? Our peers and our colleagues who respect in the field. So we went out and we asked them, you know, will you help us create this education? Speaker 3 (25:18): And they all said, absolutely it's really important. And why it's important is because we have to get it in the hands of people quickly. I, it took me 12 years to kind of get all this information. We don't have that kind of time because we have almost 17 million people that need this care right now. And these patients are in the clinics and, and they need it. You know, they're, they're just people that want to do marathons and, you know, raise their children and go to school and do all the things that everybody else does. So how do we get it into the hands of people? So we went out and they created this, this education, and then we went and got it approved recently for continuing education credits. So it really is an amazing compilation of education that spreads a blanket over all different kinds of cancer, disease types and all the impairments. But it isn't just for somebody that wants to be competent and confident. Cause I went through it myself and I learned a lot of information and I've been doing this for over 12 years. So it really is also for clinicians that are interested in cancer rehabilitation that work in cancer rehabilitation, but are also experts because they will learn about a lot of things that there are no courses for like pharmacology. There are no courses for pharmacology, right. They're out there right now for to learn from Speaker 2 (26:39): It's really for the whole team. Yeah. And so when, so let's Speaker 1 (26:44): As a physical therapist I go through, through this chorus, I'm confident, I'm competent. And is it like, okay, thanks. I guess I'm, I'm, I'm good now. I don't need anything else. So what happens after this sort of ed, you have this experience with you guys and you're, you know, relatively confident and competent is, is that where the learning ends? Speaker 2 (27:12): No, I, I, I really love that you asked that question actually, because this is what I, this is my soap box. You know, we all, all of our presenters for our course, they all have their soap boxes. They're all specialists about what they think is the most important. That's why our education is awesome. We, you know, we went to the specialist, we said, give us 30 minutes, you know, or, or whatever that you think is the most important part of your specialty that you think all general people should know, and then they bring it in and that's, what's in the core. So you kind of get the best of everything and what the specialist actually think the general therapists really need to know about certain things. But we did recognize absolutely that once you have, this is acumen or you, this information about, you know, cancer rehabilitation and you have got to be able to communicate with others that have the same information that, that are there in the same world. Speaker 2 (28:02): Because even though there are going to be a lot of patients that are starting to come in in the future right now, it's a little bit of a small world. It's kind of a, a small world in regards to who is in cancer rehabilitation. And we know this because we go to the conferences and we see the people that come to the different lectures and the presenters. And we know that this is kind of a small world because we see that a lot of the same people over and over again. And, and so the education is really important, obviously for Kristin and I, we have it updated constantly by the presenters. Each one of them is responsible for their segment so that we know if legislation changes, if there's evidence that comes out, something happens where their presentation or their part of our education needs to be updated. Speaker 2 (28:42): That's going to happen in pretty, pretty much in real time. But how do we answer our students' questions later? How do we grow their interest or their confidence beyond just an online course and the way that Chris and I have been doing that, as you know, we've worked with clients and we've sort of built this community within our own clients, that they reach out to each other all the time and communicate in that way. They know they've got other people that are doing the same thing, implementing the same types of interventions or screenings or things like education. And so they can connect with each other. And that's great for those clients. But we've really recognized that there is there is a need for a community where people could really discuss their patients, discuss their experiences, discuss their education and grow from there. Speaker 2 (29:32): And so that's actually something that we're working on right now really hard. And we, we already, you know, it's rolled out for our clients right now. So it's just a matter of being able to make it more of a public forum where people can, they they've got this, they've had the education. So they kind of were speaking the same language, at least at a bare minimum. And then they can discuss and communicate. And what's nice about it is that we've got all of our partners who have created our course, like Nicole Stout and Mary Lou Valentino. And some of these others who are very reputable, well-known that created part of our course for us. And they're all in there like, heck yeah, we're going to be part of this conversation. We want to be part of this community. And so our vision of course, is that we can have discussion groups and different opportunities where people can get their questions answered about either about the education or applying that application, that education to real life scenarios. How can they get that feedback and that comradery that they're going to need to feel even more confident in this industry. That's why we have, that's why we have great relationships is that they all want to do this. They all know this community is important and it's not a big ask. It's not like, Hey, can you talk to a bunch of therapists that really think this is important? They're I mean, they're, they're all in it. They're all in. So Speaker 3 (30:51): Being an Island is, is kind of scary. And like you said, you take that education and then you go back into your clinic or your place. And for people that are working in rural communities, they may be the only person that is taking this education. And we're all really busy people in our work lives and our home lives. And I think one of the hardest things for me as a clinician and a business owner is what do I need to know right now? You know, there's so much research that comes out. And so that's how we also wanted to support with, with workshops. And you know, what is the need to know research that you need to know that's coming out today? You know, you can't afford to fly all over the country and go to all these conferences. Well, guess what, we've tidbit from all the conferences that now that's out there, that's pertinent to you so that you understand what's going on out there in the world without having to do that. Speaker 3 (31:43): And so it's you know, it has meant so much to Gillian and I to work with all of the partners that we have. All of the organizations that we work with are so passionate. We've met clinicians that are passionate. I've never met anyone that has not been exposed to cancer in some way, whether it's personally a friend, family, somebody, so everyone is connected by it. Nobody doesn't want to take care of somebody that's going through this. So it's really, how do we all kind of work together to support each other? That if you have questions kind of there in a non-threatening way. Certainly, you know, when Julia and I first met Nicole Stout, we were, you know, at, at, in section meeting and she was standing over there and, and, you know, Julie was like, I'm going to go over there and meet her. I'm like, no, no, it's Nicole Stone. You know? And I was so intimidated by her and because she was a big wig. Well, yeah, but when you meet her, you go, you meet her and you learn that she has the same passion and mission and commitment to people that you do. And, and she's so accepting and welcoming that, that really went away. And I felt like we had to really offer that to everybody else so that they could acknowledge that these people are, are very willing and receptive to helping. Speaker 1 (32:58): Yeah. Yeah. She's fabulous. Plus, I mean the shoe collection, I mean, I mean, can we just be envious of her shoe collection? And so, but yeah, she's, she's fabulous and what she does for the, for the physical therapy world oncology in particular. But I think the PT world as a whole is, is huge. As a student, she might, people might be intimidated by, by that. I mean, we were, but I think that that's what we're trying to do is as we're breaking down those, those barriers for our students, and we're saying, Hey, look, you know what your course is awesome as taught by an awesome person. And here's an awesome person that you can ask that question too. Yeah. Yeah. What a wonderful opportunity to give to your students to, to have to have those collaborations and those relationships, which in, in my, in my eyes, relationships are everything they're key. And, and that's the thing for me that keeps pushing this profession forward. As we wrap things up, I'm going to ask each of you. So what would be your big takeaway that you want the listeners to come away with from the talk today? Speaker 3 (34:09): I think one of the biggest things that I learned was actually back at CSM. And somebody said that as physical therapists, we are medical coordinators of care and is our ethical responsibility to really be able to take care of everybody that comes into our care. And he said, you know, what, if you're not competent to treat everybody get off the bus because you're bringing our profession down. You know, we have autonomy. Now we can have people coming into our clinics without physician referrals. So we have to know this many, many PTs can order x-rays and things like that. So my take home message is if you want to stay on the bus, get competent and elevate your skillset to everything, not just cancer rehabilitation, but add that as yet another skill in your pocket so that when that patient comes in, you can either treat them or you can triage them. A stroke patient comes into my clinic. I can evaluate them and educate them, but I might triage them somewhere else so that they get more targeted care. So that's, you know, I just want everybody to get on the bus. Yeah. Speaker 1 (35:20): Awesome. Jillian. Well I think my takeaway that I would provide it really depends on the audience on who is listening. So if you are a clinician or a therapist like Kristen, it really is Speaker 2 (35:38): Your ethical responsibility to take care of every therapy. Every patient that comes through the door, regardless of what their past medical history is you should be able to provide the highest level of care for that patient and as therapists. And we all know you have the heart of a therapist, you want to do the best for your patients. So if you are not confident and competent in taking care of oncology patients, my takeaway to you is get that way. There's a solution for you, educate yourself, feel comfortable, feel confident. You take care of your patients, where you said there's a solution for you. I'm an action girl, but my takeaway for administrators and for leadership teams of your organizations is you really want to know that your team can take care of this population. And when you do something, when you do something and you want to be sure that your team is competent, you put forth these standards and people have to meet these standards. Speaker 2 (36:31): And so my, my takeaway for then is that if you do not have something in place that is ensuring that your, your clinicians, that your rehabilitation teams are really competent in taking care of these patients you need to get that way and you need to get that way pretty quick because the regulations and the the requirements that are coming down from the very top levels nationally are requiring that you do that. So it's not just an ethical thing on the clinician side. It really, and, and also this is a new patient population or not, not a new patient population, but this is a patient population that is going to expand. We're going to see a lot more on ecology patients. And so that is an opportunity to reach out to sort of almost a new I don't want to call it a market cause I don't like to call people a market, but it is, it's a new, it's a new market for, for those administrators and most leaders. Speaker 2 (37:28): And then the takeaway, of course, if we have patients listening or, or relative caregivers coast survivors is what we call people that are in the lives of, of a person with a diagnosis of cancer. Ask for it. My takeaway is that this is part of your medical care. You should be, if you're not, if you're, if you're on ecologists, your provider is not talking to you about function and what's happening to you during your cancer journey and how that is going to be mitigated or how you're going to have a rehabilitation therapist of support as part of your team. If somebody has not said that to you yet ask for it because it needs to have this bottom up push as well. And it seems so logical when you talk about it. But again, you know, you gotta look, you gotta understand your audience and who are you talking to? What language are you speaking? Yeah. Speaker 1 (38:16): Excellent. All right. So before we get to where everyone can find you, I have last question, it's the question I ask everyone. And that is knowing where you are now in your life and in your career. What advice would you give to yourself as a new grad? Speaker 2 (38:33): I would tell my younger self or anybody that is kind of starting out in their career and they know they're doing what they love to think big, think big and be brave and just go, just go for it. Speaker 1 (38:48): Excellent. Kristen, Speaker 3 (38:50): I think that I would tell my younger self to just keep being a sponge, keep learning. Don't be afraid to try new things, you know, when you're starting to get burned out, try something else, which is what I did. I kind of kept jumping around and I found I was passionate about each of those things and just keep learning and keep growing. And eventually you're going to find something that really wows you and really makes you change not only your career, but your, you know, your personal growth as, as well. Speaker 1 (39:23): Excellent. Very good advice all around. So now where can people find you? Where can they find the course? What's the name of the course? Give me all the details. Speaker 2 (39:31): Great. but you can find us@survivorshipsolutions.com. That's our website and our courses on our homepage. So they can just click, click on the link, they'll see the education and they'll see some of the other, you know, consulting services and things like that that we also provide. But and certainly there's contact page. They can reach out to us. We're happy to, to have conversation with anybody. Speaker 1 (39:59): Perfect. And what about social media? Where can people find you follow you, et cetera? Speaker 3 (40:03): We are all over social media. We're on LinkedIn. We're on Twitter, on Instagram and I forgetting what's the other one, Facebook both personally and professionally where we're both on there. So maybe you can find us there. Speaker 1 (40:17): What are your handles? Speaker 3 (40:19): Our business handle is survivorship solutions for LinkedIn and for Twitter. It's survivorship Sol. Speaker 1 (40:26): Perfect. Excellent. And we will have the links to all of this at the show notes for this episode at podcast on healthy, wealthy, smart.com. So if you want to get more information on the course, follow them on social media become if you're a physical therapist out there listening, and you want to become competent and safe to treat patients, cancer patients, which we now know, we all will at some point then definitely check them out. So Kristin and Jillian, thank you so much for coming on. I appreciate your time. Speaker 2 (41:03): Thanks so much for having us. It's been our pleasure. Speaker 3 (41:06): Thanks, Cara. It's been fun. Thanks so much. Speaker 1 (41:08): And everyone, thanks so much for listening. Have a great couple of days and stay healthy, wealthy and smart.  

In today's episode I'm chatting with self-proclaimed 'extremely salty' Karen Norland of Northern Prairie Aromatherapy.  She is a retired Flight Medic and uses her mad Aromatherapy and Trauma Yoga skills to help frontline workers manage the stress of their jobs.  She has lived all over the world working as a Paramedic and her life intersected with the natural healers and developed a strong interest in natural remedies.She discovered Aromatherapy due to the injuries she sustained as a Paramedic.   She started learning through books, bought some 'good-smelling' oils, and as she progressed through her education discovered formal education through the American College of Healthcare Sciences.  She is a life-long learner and is continuing her Aromatherapy education studying the energetics of the oils.Her Aromatherapy products and Yoga classes can be found at the brick and mortar store, the Ginger Junker located in McIntosh, Minnesota. Tune into hear about some really interesting friends that you will want to learn about and, if you're in the McIntosh area, will most definitely want to meet!Karen's  top 3 favorites:Cistus AKA Rock RoseEucalyptusJasmineLinks:Lemon Balm CoachingNorthern Prairie AromatherapyFacebookLinkedInInstagramMusic by Adipsia:https://adipsia.bandcamp.com/Podcast recorded on 2/5/2021Support the show

In today's episode of Aromatic Chat, I have the pleasure of speaking with Michael Ford of Avalon Holistic Wellness, based in Covington, Louisiana. Michael is a massage therapist, cosmetologist, aromatherapist, and herbalist. He holds certifications in many, many modalities, and primarily helps people deal with stress management and stress-related issues.Self-described as a "weird child", Michael says that his interest in herbalism and aromatherapy started when he was very young - maybe five years old - watching his mother garden. His interest increased as a curious teen when he started learning about plants as medicine and the science behind it all.  He went on to study at the American College of Healthcare Sciences and eventually established his own practice.Michael's 3 favorite essential oils or herbs arecoipabasweet orangeashwagandaIncluded in this episode are some special moments where we get to geek out over shared interests that have nothing to do with aromatherapy, the story behind his business name, and his top tips for self-care.Links:https://www.lemonbalmcoaching.comhttps://www.avalon4wellness.comhttps://www.facebook.com/avalonholisticwellnesshttps://www.achs.eduMusic by: Adipsiahttps://www.adipsia.bandcamp.com/Show Notes by: Verdant Heart Virtual Assistinghttps://www.verdantheartva.com Recorded on January 10, 2021Support the show

Welcome to the International Mental Health Nursing Research Conference 2020, which in the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife is happening online as part of #mhTV through a collaboration between Unite/Mental Health Nurses Association, WeMHNurses, Mental Health Nurse Academics UK, and the Centre for Coproduction in Mental Health and Social Care in the Middlesex University School of Health and Education. Between Tuesday 15th September and Friday 25th September we will be running episodes that will feature evening panel discussions supplemented by presentations from each contributor that will be available to watch beforehand. You can see all the #MHNR2020 presentation on Facebook via: https://www.facebook.com/watch/UniteMHNA/1020046081766825/ or YouTube via: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbbbGYObfkpQTWUFz_UkMl-ivCtoV-8s. Episode 1 [originally broadcast on Tuesday 15 September 2020] was on the theme of 'community mental health care' and featured three panellists: Sarah Amani is a Senior Programme Manager for the South of England Early Intervention in Psychosis Programme which is commissioned by NHS England and hosted by University of Oxford. She is a mental health nurse by background and has previously worked in a range of healthcare settings including acute and community mental health teams. More recently, Sarah has worked in strategic roles as Regional Lead for Youth Mental Health for the then South East Strategic Health Authority and as Chief Clinical Information Officer. Sarah's work has previously won several HSJ awards and a fellowship with the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. Elissa Thompson works part time as a community mental health nurse and part time as a research nurse at Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS FT. She has previously been involved in the development of the Personality Disorder clinical pathways in the trust and has recently completed a MSc in Psychological Research Methods with Advanced Statistics. She is passionate about patient involvement in research and designing services and peer work. Her research interests lie in the development and implementation of better evidence based care for people receiving a service for difficulties associated with a personality disorder diagnosis. Dr. Nick Weaver recently completed his PhD under the supervision of Prof Michael Coffey, and is a lecturer in mental health nursing at the School of Healthcare Sciences in Cardiff University. His clinical experience is in acute psychiatry, psychotherapeutic approaches and treatment of substance abuse and addiction issues. Research interests include recovery, care continuity and coordination, applied social theory, critical psychiatry, discourse theory and complex systems theory. His most recent publication, in the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, is 'Concepts, models and measurement of continuity of care in mental health services: A systematic appraisal of the literature'. The #MHNR2020 presenters are: Nicky Lambert, Vanessa Garrity, Ben Hannigan and Mick McKeown Some Twitter links to follow presenters and guests are: SA - https://twitter.com/S_Amani ET - https://twitter.com/rosina_anne NL - https://twitter.com/niadla VG - https://twitter.com/VanessaRNMH BH - https://twitter.com/benhannigan MM - https://twitter.com/mickmckeown2016 Credits: Theme music: Tony Gillam Production & Editing: Dave Munday (https://twitter.com/davidamunday)

This episode features Dr Dominika Lisiecka (Department of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, School of Health and Social Sciences, Institute of Technology Tralee, Tralee, Ireland). Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis causes multiple neurodegenerative symptoms including dysphagia, which impacts on person’s ability to eat and drink in a safe way and can contribute to chest infections, pneumonia and death. Family caregivers play an important role in managing a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, but little is known about how dysphagia impacts on their own lives. Managing progressive dysphagia can be a huge challenge for caregivers of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and can lead to multiple psycho-social consequences. Caregivers may be extremely concerned about the safety of a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis during meals and fearful of choking. Dysphagia transforms caregivers’ perception of food. The caregivers’ approach to dysphagia may depend on the duration of caregiving and the caregiver’s relationship with the person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Caregivers of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis need support from professionals to manage dysphagia at home. In particular, advice should be provided in relation to managing adverse episodes, such as choking at home. Professionals delivering services for dysphagia should find ways to recognise and address the needs of the caregivers of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis rather than focusing on the person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis alone.

This is the recording from the the second day of Survivors Week 2020.  Felicia Dobson, a Patient Advocate at Cancer Services hosts the session on behalf of Cancer Services, Novant Health Derrick L Davis Cancer Center, and Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center. Find information on the week, including videos from the sessions here: www.cancerservicesonline.org/survivorsweek This session is on Survivorship and Integrative Medicine and we have a very talented panel.  Each panelist spends about 10 minutes to talk to you about their area of expertise and how to maximize wellness, decrease stress and be your best self.  After the presentations, the panelists answer questions. The first panelist is Dr. Judith Hopkins. Dr. Hopkins is a Medical Oncologist with the Novant Health Cancer Institute and works out of the Kernersville location.  She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond and graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School.  She has been practicing medicine in Winston since 1980.  Her clinical interests include Breast Cancer Prevention, genetics, treatment and survivorship, as well as GI Malignancies and CLL.  Her hobbies include reading historical fiction, skiing and hiking. She also enjoys spending time with her family on their 110-acre farm in South Carolina. Our second panelist is Dr. Russ Greenfield. Dr. Russ is the Medical Director of Novant’s new Integrative Medicine department.  Integrative Medicine is where the best of conventional medicine and complementary therapies are used together to maximize a person’s healing capacity.  He is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, and in 1999 was one of the first four physicians to graduate from the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine under the direction of Dr. Andrew Weil. (pronounced “While”) Our third panelist, Kim DeRhodes, works very closely with Dr. Russ in the Integrative Medicine Department of Novant Health.  Kim is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her BS in Pharmacy.  She has over 35 years experience as a pharmacist.  She frequently gives lectures on integrative and natural medicine and has taught classes at Queens College, UNCC, and Carolinas College of Healthcare Sciences.  She is a contributor to Dr. Andrew Weil’s latest book, Mind Over Meds.  She sees patients by appointment for medication therapy management and counsels them on the proper use of vitamins, herbs, and other natural medicines.  

I’m so honored to speak with Maleata Ragin. She’s a wonderful reiki teacher out of Philadelphia, and she is doing out-of-this-world work in our community. We are facing so much in our world today regarding racial inequality, and the wellness community has a lot of work to do. Just like we, as individuals, have to do inner work on our own healing journey or else it builds up and explodes, the same can we said for the work we have to do as a community to do something about the collective pressure that has built up. Maleata shares her story of how she got into healing work, her interest in herbal healing, and connecting with each other as human beings. As a bonus, she left us with a great herbal tincture recipe: Mercury Rx Rescue Infused Oil What you’ll need: Red clover (dried) Lavender (dried) Mint (dried) Carrier oil (Grapeseed, EVOO etc.) Cheesecloth  Jar, bottle or other spill-proof container Combine a handful of each herb into a pot and fully cover with your carrier oil. Let it simmer on low for 45 min. to an hour, stirring occasionally. Keep an eye on it to make sure herbs don’t burn. Once done infusing the oil, allow to cool.  Strain out the herbs using the cheesecloth. Bottle your oil and apply to your temples or body as needed to help ease the effects of Mercury Rx. For an extra boost, I like to charge my oil with Reiki. ------------------ Maleata Ragin is a Reiki Master Teacher, Doula, and Intuitive Holistic Wellness Coach from Philadelphia, PA. Her practice, “Heal to Live” founded in 2018, utilizes holistic and alternative wellness techniques to help African-Americans and other People of Color heal so that they may live the lives they truly deserve. Maleata is also a budding herbalist and is currently taking up studies through the American College of Healthcare Sciences. When not spending time with her children, this mom can be found working with and advocating for women’s health issues. As a doula, she helps to combat the current Black Maternal Mortality crisis by providing educational, emotional, physical, and advocacy support to expectant parents. Maleata also is an ambassador for the PCOS Awareness Association and provides support and resources to those who suffer from the disorder just as she does. Her goal is to one day see that ALL people have affordable and equitable access to both traditional and holistic/alternative healing modalities.  Learn more about Kelsey at http://kelseyjpatel.com (http://kelseyjpatel.com)   Resources: Instagram: @healtolive (https://www.instagram.com/healtolive/) Magik Vibes is a production of (http://crate.media)

Holistic Health is something that's been around for years and yet, it still holds a mystery. In this week's episode of PTSD and Beyond, we welcome retired Lieutenant-Paramedic from the Alsip Fire Department, Tim Grutzius.Tim shares his healing journey with PTSD and his mission to make this world a better place to live by assisting others in achieving a more balanced life. During this journey, Tim earned certifications from the American Council on Exercise in both Personal Training and Health Coaching. He also holds a Diploma in Holistic Health Practice and Certificate in Wellness Consulting from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. Additionally, he is certified as a Usui Reiki Master. All of these learnings lead to Tim creating Cent'Anni Life, a wellness services company.One of Tim's favorite quotes is by Kate Forsyth: "May my heart be kind, my mind fierce, and my spirit brave." For more information about Tim Grutzius, his wellness services, and Cent'Anni Life, you can find Tim here:Web: Cent'Anni LifeTwitter: @HolisticffEmail: timothygrutzius@centannilife.com    

Jeanette is the former owner of The Wellness Cooperative, a premier holistic spa located in Old Town, Alexandria. With an extensive background covering many fields, Jeanette attended the University of Washington, has certification in Aromatherapy from American College of Healthcare Sciences, a certification as a Holistic Life Coach from the Spencer Institute, and a certification as an Empowerment Coach from the Universal Coach Institute. She has a passion for serving others and for charity work, and she serves as the the Social Media Chair for the St Jude Walk/Run DC as well as working to promote awareness and prevention of suicide in the veteran community.   While finding ways to promote her business, Jeanette rediscovered her passion for writing and public speaking. She uses these tools to further her drive to be in service to others, whether it is through inspirational stories about surviving things she thought would break her, knowledge on the benefits of holistic health or even just sharing some of her favourite places to visit locally or on travel. Always trying to fulfill her goal of making the world or one life slightly better each day.   In this episode: Finding confidence after heartbreak How to date in today's society How to work through heavy emotions What pain, hurt and struggle can teach us The beauty of living in alignment Her two new books (that are coming soon!)   Connect with Jeanette https://leanintothebounce.blog/ https://www.instagram.com/livelocal.travelfar/   Connect with me https://www.instagram.com/simona.nicole/ https://www.instagram.com/happinesshappenspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/simona.nicolee/ https://twitter.com/simona_cos www.simonanicole.com

Today on Mushroom Hour we have the joy of interviewing Jess Starwood. Jess is a master forager, plant-based chef, teacher, and herbalist with a Masters of Science degree in Herbal Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. She hosts wild food workshops in Southern California as well as other sites in the Western US and Mexico. We kick things off with our own observations on how a connection to the natural world aids in balancing in our spiritual, mental and physical health. Then get your forage gear together for a trip into the wild, or maybe even just the backyard, to meet some amazing wild plants and mushrooms. We'll chat about the nutritional virtues of wild foods that are all around us and how to embody what Jess calls "The Forager's Mindset" - What can we forage from forests (or even situations!) to make things work and tap into the invisible abundance at our fingertips? Looking at foraging and its growing popularity in the context of a broader ecological framework, foragers are faced with some important questions. Is there enough wild food for everyone to go foraging in places like LA? What are sustainable practices we can be mindful of in picking wild plants and mushrooms? In the effort to manage invasive fungi and plant species, could be the best solution be found in learning how to harness and eat them? We finish our conversation with a dazzling display of wild food recipes that will leave you feeling inspired. Thanks for listening and Mush Love! Directed, Recorded, Produced by: Mushroom Hour Music by: Ancient Baby Art by: Wyn Di Stefano Episode Resources Jess Starwood Instagram https://jstarwood.com/

Ancient healing modalities stress the link between the human emotional state and the physical state. Studies show that essential oils have a significant impact on the human limbic system, the “hard drive” of our brain. When we use essential oils to support healthy emotional health, we are also supporting our physical health. Today we discuss essential oils for emotional support with Leslie Moldenauer, owner of Lifeholistically LLC. She is, first and foremost, an aromatherapist with a practice firmly rooted in research and science, but she also believes that being a practitioner plays a large role in an aromatherapist’s toolbox. Leslie earned her Associate's degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the American College of Healthcare Sciences, and has a passion for emotional and mental wellness.    Tune in to learn about some common and some not-so-common essential oil solutions for supporting emotional health under various circumstances.     Resources mentioned in this week’s episode include: Sweet Marjoram  Kunzea, sandalwood, sweet marjoram, red mandarin, sweet orange essential oils  Situational stress: lavender, sweet marjoram (origanum majorana), ylang ylang, neroli, rhododendron, patchouli, myrrh, and Ho wood essential oils  Stress and adrenal deficiency: galbanum and black spruce essential oils  Stress and hormonal flux: davana essential oil  lifeholistically.com  Emotional Healing with Essential Oils: Relieve Anxiety, Stress, Depression, and Mood Imbalances Naturally by Leslie Moldenauer  thetappingsolution.com  Grab tickets for the January, 2020 Live Your Passion Rally in Los Angeles with keynote speakers Samantha Lee Wright, Lucy Libido, and Brandon Barber Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram.   Thank you to our amazing sponsors this week: This episode is sponsored by Daily Harvest →Get $25 off your first box when you use promo code REVOLUTION  View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutionoilspodcast.com/sponsors

Ancient healing modalities stress the link between the human emotional state and the physical state. Studies show that essential oils have a significant impact on the human limbic system, the “hard drive” of our brain. When we use essential oils to support healthy emotional health, we are also supporting our physical health. Today we discuss essential oils for emotional support with Leslie Moldenauer, owner of Lifeholistically LLC. She is, first and foremost, an aromatherapist with a practice firmly rooted in research and science, but she also believes that being a practitioner plays a large role in an aromatherapist’s toolbox. Leslie earned her Associate's degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the American College of Healthcare Sciences, and has a passion for emotional and mental wellness.    Tune in to learn about some common and some not-so-common essential oil solutions for supporting emotional health under various circumstances.     Resources mentioned in this week’s episode include: Sweet Marjoram  Kunzea, sandalwood, sweet marjoram, red mandarin, sweet orange essential oils  Situational stress: lavender, sweet marjoram (origanum majorana), ylang ylang, neroli, rhododendron, patchouli, myrrh, and Ho wood essential oils  Stress and adrenal deficiency: galbanum and black spruce essential oils  Stress and hormonal flux: davana essential oil  lifeholistically.com  Emotional Healing with Essential Oils: Relieve Anxiety, Stress, Depression, and Mood Imbalances Naturally by Leslie Moldenauer  thetappingsolution.com  Grab tickets for the January, 2020 Live Your Passion Rally in Los Angeles with keynote speakers Samantha Lee Wright, Lucy Libido, and Brandon Barber Submit a Recipe to the DIY Dugout by emailing diy@revolutionoilspodcast.com OR by using the Hashtags #diydugout and #revolutionoilspodcast on Instagram.   Thank you to our amazing sponsors this week: This episode is sponsored by Daily Harvest →Get $25 off your first box when you use promo code REVOLUTION  View our entire sponsor list at www.revolutionoilspodcast.com/sponsors

Four decades of experience in the natural products and health care industries make Mindy Green a genuine, national authority on botanicals. Her wellness-industry expertise is complemented by her active, longstanding licensure as an esthetician, herbalist and aromatherapist. She has taught botanical therapies at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, University of Colorado, Boulder; Metro State College in Denver; and the University of MN. Since 2009 she has taught for the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine, and, beginning in 2015 for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. Mindy has lectured internationally on holistic skin care, lifestyle, nutrition, herbal therapies and essential oils. She worked at the Aveda Corporation (2003-2009) in the botanical research division of R&D as their clinical aromatherapist, developing functional blends and providing training on essential oils and herbs, putting to use her extensive training in the advanced uses of essential oils from Purdue University. She now runs her own consulting company, Green Scentsations, LLC. Prior to working at Aveda, she founded and owned several herb and essential oil businesses. She specializes in botanical therapies, product development, writing and aromatherapy education. Mindy served on the Cosmeceuticals Scientific Advisory Board for the Supply Side West trade show and conference (2008-2013), and as committee chair for Botanicals in Cosmetics for the American Herbal Products Association (2008-2014). In 2012 she became a health coach certified by Wellcoaches®. Serving now on the Editorial Advisory Board for the publication, International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy, and the Program Advisory Committee for the American College of Healthcare Sciences, her former role as Program Specialist at the Integrative Resource Center of Anschutz Cancer Center at University of Colorado Hospital is indicative of Mindy’s dedication to, and leadership in wellness and healthcare. From 1995 to 2001 she served as Director of Education and later, Director of Research for the nonprofit medical library, the Herb Research Foundation in Boulder. Mindy is a founding and professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and an advisory board member to the non-profit American Botanical Council, publisher of HerbalGram Magazine. Ms. Green served on the faculty of the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies (1995- 2003). The California School of Herbal Studies is among Mindy’s business ventures as co-owner and faculty member (1985-1995). She is a nationally certified Registered Aromatherapist and has served on the education committees of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists and the Aromatherapy Registration Council. A prolific writer and lecturer, Ms. Green has authored over 65 published articles on herbs, aromatherapy, skin care, holistic health and integrative care. She is co-author of Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art; author of Calendula and Natural Perfumes, and has contributed to numerous books on herbs and healing, including two academic texts edited by Andrew Weil, MD. As a botanical-therapies expert, she has been interviewed more than 400 times by leading magazines and newspapers. A long-time environmental activist, Mindy served as a board member for the non-profit organization, United Plant Savers (2004-2010), and believes plants in all their forms provide healing, globally and individually. https://www.greenscentsations.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Amanda Lattin studied chemistry at Huntingdon College (BA) and earned an MAT (chemistry) from Lewis and Clark College. Amanda went on to receive diplomas in Herbal Studies and Aromatherapy from the American College of Healthcare Sciences, as well as training in Applied Kinesiology, and becoming and Internationally Certified Aromatherapist from the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy, and a Registered Aromatherapist with ARC. Amanda has taught extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest and is currently a Professor and Aromatherapy Program Chair at the American College of Healthcare Sciences. She has run her herbal and aromatherapy consulting practice in Portland, Oregon for 10 years, and designed an aromatherapeutic line of products for Terracina Aromatics and Herbals. links: http://www.terracinaherbals.com/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Creating healing tonics from common and locally foraged plants. In This Podcast: Growing up in a plant based family and then struggling with health concerns it felt natural for Devon Young to turn to herbals remedies for wellness and relief. When she started noticing results, she focused on helping others as expanded her knowledge through studies and training. She shares some key details about how to make typical remedies and why her new book is jam packed with details on 50 North American herbs. Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Devon, founder of the holistic lifestyle blog Nitty Gritty Life, is a trained herbalist and is well practiced in developing and implementing herbal remedies. She has a degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine from The American College of Healthcare Sciences, and is the author of THE BACKYARD HERBAL APOTHECARY. Go to www.urbanfarm.org/nittygritty for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests. This contest period has expired. 455: Devon Young on Medicinal Remedies

Topics covered in this episodeWhen to use herbs and when to use essential oilsDo herbs and essential oils work well together?Amanda’s process for choosing the right actions and health protocols for her clientsReal Case Study #1: Woman with irritable bowel patterns related to grief and lossReal Case Study #2: Woman with Psoriatic Arthritis & constipationAbout Amanda LattinAmanda Lattin studied chemistry at Huntingdon College (BA) and earned an MAT (chemistry) from Lewis and Clark College. Amanda went on to receive diplomas in Herbal Studies and Aromatherapy from the American College of Healthcare Sciences, as well as training in Applied Kinesiology, and becoming and Internationally Certified Aromatherapist from the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy, and a Registered Aromatherapist with ARC. Amanda has taught extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest and is currently a Professor and Aromatherapy Program Chair at the American College of Healthcare Sciences. She has run her herbal and aromatherapy consulting practice in Portland, Oregon for 10 years, and designed an aromatherapeutic line of products for Terracina Aromatics and Herbals.Connect with Amanda LattinWebsite: http://www.terracinaherbals.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terracinaherbals/Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

DO you even D.O., bro? If you're familiar with the credentials but not too familiar with what a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) is all about, I brought on colleague and soon-to-be graduate Paige Johnson, osteopathic medical student at A.T. Still University. Holding a dual concentration in Healthcare Sciences and Management and a certification in nutrition paired with her experience for three years as an EMT-Basic, she brings a unique perspective for how to motivate and inspire her patients that we can learn from to even further impact those we serve in our practice as pharmacists. Listen in as we dive into: - The philosophy and care model for osteopathic medicine - How to overcome the 3 biggest obstacles in student life related to healthy living - The A.L.I.G.N. care model and how YOU can use it to reach your goals - SimpleSolutions for budget-friendly meals, navigating hospital nutrition, and more Like The Fit Pharmacist on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedietdocpittsburgh Host: Dr. Adam Martin, PharmD, ACSM-cPT LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thefitpharmd Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefitpharmacist Website: thefitpharmacist.com YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCMLjmxSZ_RZYCfwt2QkD5zA Guest: Paige Johnson YouTube: GingerDocDO Instagram: www.instagram.com/GingerDoc_DO Website: www.TheDietDocKirksville.com

Richard Reznick is well known internationally for his groundbreaking ideas in medical education and his work on assessment of surgical skills. Now Dean of the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences at Queen’s University in Ontario, Richard is testing a revolutionary approach to clinical education based on competency rather than time which will be adopted throughout Canada. Richard and I are both fascinated by the intersection between surgery and education. In this conversation we discuss how our personal histories have enabled us to develop new ideas. http://surgery.queensu.ca/home/attending_staff/dr_richard_reznick  

Healthcare-associated infection is a major problem for health systems, causing concern, unnecessary illness and death. It is receiving further priority from policy-makers because it contributes to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance. Hand hygiene is regarded as an effective preventative measure and the September 2017 update of a Cochrane Review provides evidence on the effects of various interventions. Lead author, Dinah Gould from the School of Healthcare Sciences at Cardiff University in Wales brings us up to date in this podcast.

Healthcare-associated infection is a major problem for health systems, causing concern, unnecessary illness and death. It is receiving further priority from policy-makers because it contributes to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance. Hand hygiene is regarded as an effective preventative measure and the September 2017 update of a Cochrane Review provides evidence on the effects of various interventions. Lead author, Dinah Gould from the School of Healthcare Sciences at Cardiff University in Wales brings us up to date in this podcast.

Shelby Webb is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a graduate of the American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, Oregon. She works with clients in person or via Skype and promotes a whole foods diet, avoiding environmental toxins, and moving more. She is passionate about avoiding GMOs, the healing power of probiotics, and eating right for your blood type. She loves helping those with hormone disorders, food sensitivities, or who have trouble losing weight. For more information, please visit her website at www.webbwellnessconsulting.com. Visit: www.HobokenChiro.comEmail: info@hobokenchiro.com