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Tuesday, 06 August 2013 15:14
What Can George W’s Stent Mean To You?
The Presidents' arteries, and what it means for you and yours.
George W had a positive stress test and received a stent to open up one (or was it more—we do not know) of his coronary (heart) arteries.
Was the stress test appropriate, and was the stent needed? Or could food choices have changed the need?
George W isn't the first President with arteries that show aging and plaque. Clinton's did. So did Reagan, and Ike and Harrison and Roosevelt's times two, and maybe every President. Just look at Obama's hair, or Bill C's heart arteries before he radically changed his diet and stress levels - or you can look at Ike or Harrison or - chose any President - it is a job laden with aging stress.
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 25 July 2013 14:33
The Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy used to be just a way to relax. But these techniques are now proving to be beneficial for a whole host of specific conditions.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 25 July 2013 14:11
Herbs & Spices for Stress
Are you stressed out? Here are some herbs and spices that can safely help you de-stress.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Monday, 22 July 2013 12:33
Hypnobirthing: Why More Women Are Going Natural
The hypnobirthing philosophy believes that the mind can overcome discomfort, fear, anxiety, stress, or pain -- all elements of giving birth.
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Staying Well
Monday, 22 July 2013 12:00
Is Being a Working Mom Really Worth It?
With long work hours and increasing costs for child care, how can you even afford to be a working mom?
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Staying Well
Thursday, 18 July 2013 14:33
Lifestyles that Lower Your High Blood Pressure
While some people inherit high blood pressure, it can be prevented and treated through healthy lifestyle habits.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Monday, 15 July 2013 12:11
Do Men Have a Harder Time Communicating?
Communication is the foundation on building a relationship. But communication also seems to be the biggest struggle between couples.
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Staying Well
Tuesday, 09 July 2013 23:00
20 Surprising Things That May Cause Cancer (& 18 Ways to Help Prevent It)
20 Surprising Things That May Cause Cancer...
- Mammography radiation
- Chemotherapy and radiation
- Perfumes and fragrance products
- Cosmetics and personal care products
- Home cleaning products, including laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc.
- Drinking non-organic milk or eating non-organic dairy products
- Hydrogenated oils and trans fatty acids.
- Plastic food containers - includes plastic lining inside food cans.
- Sodium nitrite - found in most processed meats.
- Pesticides, PCBs, chlorine and other chemicals.
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 26 June 2013 11:33
Living Healthier through Meditation
Put your stress aside! Learn to handle the pressures of daily life and live healthier through meditation.
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 26 June 2013 11:22
Connecting as a Family in a Fast-Paced World
Eliminate unnecessary stress, squabbles and other challenges of daily life and become a more nurturing family unit.
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Naturally Savvy
Monday, 24 June 2013 12:45
Wake up! Why Morning People Are Happier
Morning people are generally more energetic, cheerful and satisfied with life. Can you make the switch?
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Staying Well
Friday, 14 June 2013 12:22
How Pets Improve Your Health
Your furry friend is more than just a loving companion. In fact, pets may help cut your risk of heart disease.
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Staying Well
Thursday, 13 June 2013 14:00
How to Negotiate Your Medical Bill
You haggle at the car dealership, at the farmer’s market and at flea markets – so why not with hospitals and doctors?
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Monday, 10 June 2013 12:00
Pain and Frustration of Chronic Lyme Disease
Lyme disease can essentially rewire the brain and dramatically affect your personality.
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Staying Well
Monday, 03 June 2013 12:00
5 Signs You're Dating the Wrong Person
Recognizing the warning signs that you are dating the wrong person can help you determine an unhealthy relationship.
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Staying Well
Monday, 27 May 2013 23:00
5- Hour Energy, Long Term Problem?
In its Adverse Event Reports, the FDA identifies a number of health-related adverse events in connection with 5 Hour Energy drinks.
Living Essentials, the manufacturer of 5-hour energy says it contains "about as much caffeine as a cup of the leading premium coffee." However, a recent test by Consumer Reports found that 5-Hour Energy contains 215 milligrams of caffeine per serving. In comparison, an average 8-ounce cup of coffee has about 100 milligrams of caffeine, although that varies according to how the coffee is brewed. Consumer Reports also finds that 8 ounces of Starbucks coffee is on the high side with 165 milligrams of caffeine.
So, it appears that 5-hour energy has up to double the amount of caffeine as a standard cup of coffee.
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RadioMD Blog
Thursday, 16 May 2013 14:00
Stress is Making You Fat!
No one is truly immune to the effects of stress. But could the stress in your life be adding pounds and inches to your frame?
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 16 May 2013 12:33
The Benefits of Health & Wellness Retreats
Everyone needs a little R&R every once in a while. But for those times when you need extra rejuvenation, could a wellness retreat help?
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To Your Good Health Radio
Tuesday, 14 May 2013 12:00
Sitting All Day Can Damage Your Health
Find out why sitting in your chair from 9-5 is risky business.
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Train Your Body
Friday, 19 April 2013 12:00
Secrets of Powerful People
Your attitude and happiness at work can be your career booster.
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Staying Well
Thursday, 18 April 2013 12:33
Stress Busters with Dr. Susan Smith Jones
Learn how the food choices you make can help you live a more stress-free life.
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To Your Good Health Radio
Friday, 12 April 2013 21:08
4 Powerful Relaxation Techniques
Here are the four relaxation techniques I spoke of on a recent show. Welcome Decker’s “stress countermeasures”.
Imagery (or visualization)
Imagery involves using your imagination to create a sensory experience of sights, sounds, feelings or taste that is relaxing. Imagery can help relieve stress, pain and depression; decrease side effects of chemotherapy like nausea; decrease blood pressure; improve sleep; boost immune function; shorten hospital stays; and speed healing. Guided imagery is when you use an outside person to help guide the images in your mind. It is sort of like telling you a story, but coaching you to “see” it in your mind.
Hypnotherapy (hypnosis therapy)
Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation to arrive at a state of deep, attentive, focused concentration, sometimes called a trance, that can make it easier for you to relax and to control your body and mind. Hypnotherapy can enable you to block an awareness of sensations like pain, discomfort, nausea and fatigue; reduce fear and anxiety; create a sense of calm; speed recovery; and promote healing.
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 01 April 2013 12:11
The Four-Week Plan for Optimal Hormonal Health
The plan that can bring you dramatic results, improve your hormonal health and provide relief from symptoms.
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Staying Well
Saturday, 30 March 2013 16:25
The Hidden Workings of Your Mind
Your judgments and perceptions reflect what's happening on two levels of your mind: conscious and unconscious.
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Saturday, 30 March 2013 16:00
The Power of Your Unconscious Mind
Understand the hidden workings of your mind: the conscious and unconscious.
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Tuesday, 26 March 2013 12:11
De-Compartmentalizing Your Life
Do you separate parts of yourself for the benefit of others? Do you hide bits of yourself from the world?
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Train Your Body
Monday, 25 March 2013 15:05
What Would Our Lives Be Without Worry?
I have been told I am a "woman on the go."
What exactly does that mean? Woman on the go. I know lots of women, and none of us considers ourselves on-the-go...
What exactly does that mean? Woman on the go. I know lots of women, and none of us considers ourselves on-the-go...
I mean, sure, we go places. We take our kids to endless activities in the hopes of finding one that they love and will stick with.
We are all busy, working one, and sometimes 2 jobs.
Wishing we had the sex lives we read we're supposed to be having in the magazines. (Ha!)
Trying not to worry all the time about bills, and which one of us is going to have a bad mamogram.
When I think of the time we spend worrying about money, illness, children, and so many other things. I wonder how much more productive I could be if I didn’t worry so much.
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RadioMD Blog
Monday, 11 March 2013 12:33
7 Strategies to Outsmart Your Anger
Can you learn to control your anger, and not let someone else's anger get the best of you?
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Staying Well
Monday, 04 March 2013 12:22
Embracing Your Midlife Transition
Can menopause be the best phase of your life?
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Staying Well
Monday, 04 March 2013 12:11
Your Fear & Anxiety Solution
Pragmatic and powerful way for you to overcome your fearful and anxious inhibitors.
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Staying Well
Monday, 25 February 2013 12:22
The Marriage Proposal: How Soon is Too Soon?
The whirlwind romance can turn into a disaster if you don't play your cards right.
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Staying Well
Tuesday, 19 February 2013 12:11
The Power of Self-Hypnosis
Have you ever tried Self Hypnosis? It may be the answer to your stress.
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Train Your Body
Tuesday, 19 February 2013 12:00
Powerful Rx To Prevent Hardening of the Attitude
Can your mind control how healthy you are, or how you deal with stress? Thinking just may be the way to keep yourself healthier, happier and more in control of your life.
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Train Your Body
Monday, 11 February 2013 12:22
How Meditation Can Change Your Life
Meditation can be a stress-management and personal empowerement tool.
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Staying Well
Monday, 11 February 2013 12:00
Is Narcissism Ruining Your Relationship?
Narcissism could be the culprit for the difficulties in your relationship.
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Staying Well
Monday, 04 February 2013 12:00
Surviving An Affair
Should the devastating heartache of an affair mean the end of the relationship?
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Staying Well
Saturday, 26 January 2013 16:00
Why Worry? Stop Coping and Start Living
How to stop worrying and start living a more peaceful, purposeful life today.
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Monday, 24 December 2012 12:45
Is Your Relationship Worth Fighting For?
New solutions to make your love life work, and realizing when it's time to call it quits.
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Staying Well
Friday, 21 December 2012 12:00
Anxiety: Do You Have a Disorder?
Compassion-focused therapy and practical steps to calm worry, panic and fear.
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Staying Well
Monday, 17 December 2012 12:00
Handling Unhealthy Stress
Stress management techniques, stress reduction and relief.
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Staying Well
Saturday, 15 December 2012 13:14
A Message from AAP President in Response to Connecticut School Shooting
Hello All, The news from Connecticut has hit us all really hard. This is a message from the AAP President that we hope will assist you in dealing with this tragedy.
A Message from AAP President Thomas McInerny, MD, FAAP, in Response to Connecticut School Shooting
Today is a day of sadness and grief for everyone who cares for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers its deepest sympathies to everyone affected by today's tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Pediatricians and other child health experts strongly recommend that schools and parents avail themselves of resources to help them talk with children about this disaster. As in any frightening situation, young children should not be exposed to the extensive media coverage of the event -- in other words, turn off the TV, computer, and other media devices. The AAP offers resources for talking to children about disasters, and advice on watching for signs of stress and trauma. Parents also can use their child's pediatrician as a source of advice and support during this time.
A Message from AAP President Thomas McInerny, MD, FAAP, in Response to Connecticut School Shooting
Today is a day of sadness and grief for everyone who cares for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers its deepest sympathies to everyone affected by today's tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Pediatricians and other child health experts strongly recommend that schools and parents avail themselves of resources to help them talk with children about this disaster. As in any frightening situation, young children should not be exposed to the extensive media coverage of the event -- in other words, turn off the TV, computer, and other media devices. The AAP offers resources for talking to children about disasters, and advice on watching for signs of stress and trauma. Parents also can use their child's pediatrician as a source of advice and support during this time.
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RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 12:22
Holiday Stress & Your Child
We know that the holidays can be stressful for adults, however, they can also be a significant source of stress for children.
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Healthy Children
Monday, 03 December 2012 12:22
Making Worry Work For You
We all get anxious and worry, some more than others. Here's how to make worrying work for you, rather than against you.
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Staying Well
Friday, 30 November 2012 12:45
Is Your Life Where You Want It To Be?
Do you feel that you were pushed into an existence that isn't at all how you dreamed? Here is how to regain control of your life and destiny.
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Staying Well
Monday, 19 November 2012 12:33
Do the Holidays Drive You to Drink?
Alcohol and drug abuse increases during the holiday season for alcoholics and non-alcoholics alike, as people are trying to cope with the extra stress and anxiety.
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Staying Well
Monday, 29 October 2012 12:22
Inoculating Against Heartbreak
The single most important action to take to boost your mood and focus after heartbreak.
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Staying Well
Friday, 19 October 2012 12:33
Divorced & Depressed. Now What?
How can a grieving person stop their emotions from bouncing around?
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Staying Well
Monday, 15 October 2012 09:10
Are You Addicted to Technology?
How to responsibly use technology and gain control over the gadgets that have begun controlling us.
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Staying Well
Saturday, 29 September 2012 16:00
How to Save Your Daughter's Life
From online stalkers to psychopaths, the dangers for young women in today's world are enough to make any parent cringe.
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Tuesday, 18 September 2012 19:13
Managing Mom Monotony
Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by a tedious daily routine? Here's how to break out of the funk.
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Staying Well
