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Sylvia Anderson
Originally from Minnesota, Sylvia moved to California for the sun, sand and warm temperatures. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in English and Communications, both of which she has put to good use in her work with RadioMD as Senior Editor.
Her past work, including articles, editorials and blogs, has been published nationwide - online and in various print publications.
Sylvia truly believes in taking health seriously! From nutrition and physical fitness to alternative therapies, Sylvia credits her incredible wellness to living a healthy lifestyle. And, as one of the editors of RadioMD, she feels lucky to be able to learn something new about health each and every day.
Her past work, including articles, editorials and blogs, has been published nationwide - online and in various print publications.
Sylvia truly believes in taking health seriously! From nutrition and physical fitness to alternative therapies, Sylvia credits her incredible wellness to living a healthy lifestyle. And, as one of the editors of RadioMD, she feels lucky to be able to learn something new about health each and every day.
Hormones, Menopause and the Keto-Green Way
Thursday, 04 June 2020
Are you curious about the ketogenic diet? What are the right foods and how do you test yourself and maintain ketosis, it all seems likea lot of work for a diet.
Hey, Who Are You Calling Elderly in the Era of COVID-19?!
Thursday, 04 June 2020
We've heard since the beginning of the pandemic that COVID-19 is more dangerous for the "elderly." But who is that really talking about? 60? 70? 90-year-olds?
EP 994 News of the Week
Tuesday, 02 June 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Cooling Apparel Provides Viable Solution for Menopausal Women
Tuesday, 02 June 2020
In 2018, Laura Musall woke up with terrible night sweats and texted her girlfriends to complain. That group message sparked what would later become CoolRevolution PJs - cooling pajamas for modern menopausal women.
Start Plogging During Your COVID-19 Quarantine
Monday, 01 June 2020
Lauren Deeley is cleaning up your trash on the trails - one hike at a time.
Make America Healthy Again
Thursday, 28 May 2020
The healthcare decisions being made by Washington bureaucrats isn't addressing the real problem.
Getting Fit During and After the COVID-19 Lockdown
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Not being able to work out not only impacts your physical health, but your mental health as well.
Mental Health Care for Parents Under Pandemic Lockdown
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
While seeing Jimmy Fallon's kids be an active part of the virtual representation of his show, many parents are struggling to manage work and life.
EP 993B - New Research Explores How Coronavirus Attacks Cells
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
Dr. Charles Brenner, Lead Investigator at ChromaDex Corporation, joins Dr. Roizen to explain the significance of recent findings about coronaviruses.
EP 993 News of the Week
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
COVID’s Wake-Up Call to Get Healthy Now
Monday, 25 May 2020
Dr. David Katz, preventive medicine specialist and globally-recognized authority on lifestyle medicine, has been one of the clearer voices of reason throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mental Health Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Dr. Bruce Kehr
Friday, 22 May 2020
With restrictions on access to certain mental health offices, individuals might feel like they have no where to turn during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Encore Episode: Lies My Doctor Told Me: Medical Myths That Can Harm Your Health
Thursday, 21 May 2020
Dr. Ken Berry joins Dr. Friedman to explain why your doctor is wrong about common medical myths.
Build Resilience During COVID-19 and Beyond
Thursday, 21 May 2020
How can you truthfully answer someone's inquiry of "How are you doing?" when it feels like this crisis will never end?
EP 992B - New Technology Provides Antiviral Protection for High-Touch Surfaces
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Biological warfare technology born at West Texas A&M University has been re-adapted and deployed across campus to protect door handles from viruses and bacteria.
EP 992 News of the Week
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Managing an Eating Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Anxiety is an underlying piece of an eating disorder, so the COVID-19 pandemic is especially problematic.
Break Your COVID-19 Anxiety Cycle
Monday, 18 May 2020
For many, anxiety begets anxiety. Which then leads to panic and other undesirable symptoms.
Moving Beyond Trauma with Ilene Smith
Friday, 15 May 2020
Trauma doesn’t just reside inside your mind. Much more importantly, it locks itself in other parts of your body.
Importance of Self-Talk in Difficult Times
Thursday, 14 May 2020
A lot of individuals struggle with negative self-talk -- which can have a severe impact on one's mental health.
Senator Kay Kirkpatrick Shares Her COVID-19 Recovery Story
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Senator Kay Kirkpatrick, MD, a Republican Senator in the state of Georgia, shares her COVID-19 recovery story.
Excessive Digital Device Usage During the COVID-19 Pandemic (and Beyond)
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
No matter if we're in the middle of a pandemic or not, the hold digital devices have on our lives is producing a negative effect.
EP 991B - Pancreatic Cancer: New "Time Machine" Science
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
A pancreatic cancer “time machine” engineered by Purdue University researchers has revealed that the disease is even more unpredictable than previously thought.
EP 991 News of the Week
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Putting on a Good Face (Literally!) in the Era of COVID-19
Monday, 11 May 2020
Just because you might not be out in public doesn't mean it's time to slack on your skincare routine.
Coronavirus Stress: 10 Ways to Avoid Adrenal Burnout with Dr. Michael S. Evangel
Friday, 08 May 2020
Long-term stress can result in mental and physical exhaustion, as well as adrenal burnout.
Best Nutrition to Fight COVID-19
Thursday, 07 May 2020
One of the most critical elements for staving off infection, or managing infection should you contract the COVID-19 virus, is nutrition.
Clearing the Culinary Confusion: How to Eat for Optimal Health and Wellness
Thursday, 07 May 2020
When it comes to nutrition, experts are constantly battling over what's truth and what's myth.
Shine Brighter Every Day: Each Day Is a New Chance to Restart
Tuesday, 05 May 2020
While many nutritionists bombard readers with lists about what to eat and what not to eat, Danah Mor guides you back to basics.
EP 990B - How to Eat: Dr. Katz Answers Your Food & Diet Questions
Tuesday, 05 May 2020
What should you really be eating?
EP 990 News of the Week
Tuesday, 05 May 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Living Alone: Sheltered in Place Away from COVID-19
Monday, 04 May 2020
What is it like living alone in the era of COVID-19?
Give Your Immunity a Boost Amid COVID-19 with Dr. Raphael Kellman
Friday, 01 May 2020
With his decades of research on the microbiome, and an expert in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Raphael Kellman shares tips for optimizing your immunity.
Change Your Habits to Become 1% Better Each Day
Thursday, 30 April 2020
If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem actually is your system.
The Power of Friendship in the Era of COVID-19
Thursday, 30 April 2020
As we move through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 era, friendship is especially helpful -- possibly in more ways than one.
Overcoming Irrational Fears Surrounding Coronavirus
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Dr. Roger Hall, author of Staying Happy Being Productive, shares tips for easing some of the irrational fears and worries impacting us during the pandemic.
EP 989B - Sound Medicine: Combining Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science to Heal the Body and Mind
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Sound vibration impacts the body physiologically, from altering mood to healing disease.
EP 989 News of the Week
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Dealing with Anxiety During a Pandemic with Dr. Joan Rosenberg
Friday, 24 April 2020
Dr. Rosenberg discusses how to manage the vulnerability we're all feeling during the pandemic.
Immunity from Coronavirus and Beyond
Thursday, 23 April 2020
Dr. Friedman covers some basic "Germ 101," as well as immune-boosting foods and supplements -- and the truth about face masks and gloves.
How to Stay on Track with Your Health and Weight During COVID-19
Thursday, 23 April 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging time to stay on top of your health and weight. How can you make sure you don't come out of these weeks ten (or more) pounds heavier?
Half the Sugar, All the Love: Tips for Reducing Sugar in Every Meal
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
Many of the "comfort foods" we crave to make us feel better during the pandemic are actually damaging your immunity.
EP 988B - Exercises for Sciatica
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
As lifestyles become more and more sedentary, cases of sciatica become more common.
EP 988 News of the Week
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Suzanne Somers: A New Way to Age
Thursday, 16 April 2020
Could your lifestyle hold the key to a healthy and thriving lifespan?
This Is What Wellness Looks Like in the Era of COVID-19
Thursday, 16 April 2020
What have the hippies ever done for us? Matthew Ingram explores the relationship between the summer of love and wellness, medicine, and health -- and what that means for us now in the era of COVID-19.
What Are the Implications of Physician Burnout? With Dr. Greg Hammer
Friday, 17 April 2020
When it all becomes "too much" for healthcare professionals, burnout results.
Toxic Beauty: New Documentary Exposes Personal Care Products Industry
Tuesday, 14 April 2020
One recent study showed a link between hair dyes and breast cancer. Even with all this recent data, cosmetic regulations haven't been updated since the 1930s.
EP 987B - Colostrum to Increase Immune Function
Tuesday, 14 April 2020
While human colostrum plays a vital role for newborns, bovine colostrum or the first milk from dairy cows, has demonstrated benefits for human applications beyond the first few days of life.
EP 987 News of the Week
Tuesday, 14 April 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Perimenopausal Depression: Unique Form of Depression Calls for an Alternative Approach with Dr. Eldred Taylor
Friday, 10 April 2020
Studies show that anywhere from 20%–40% of perimenopausal women will experience depression.
Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs
Thursday, 09 April 2020
For decades, no one questioned the effects of processed carbohydrates. But, during those same decades, our bodies quietly contended with the metabolic chaos caused by consuming them.
Managing Extraordinary Stress in the Time of COVID-19
Thursday, 09 April 2020
How long will the pandemic last? How long will its effects linger? The answers are unknown, which only adds to the levels of stress.
EP 986B - Half the Sugar, All the Love
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
Learn how you can create healthier options for your entire family.
EP 986 News of the Week
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Anti-Aging Medicine with Dr. Ben Weitz
Friday, 03 April 2020
Dr. Susanne talks with Dr. Ben Weitz, a chiropractic sports physician and functional nutritionist, on the topic of anti-aging medicine.
EP 985C - Special Episode on COVID-19
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know. In this special COVID-19 focused episode, he clarifies facts and fiction.
Rising Tide of Burnout in Health Care: Affecting Providers & Patients Alike
Tuesday, 07 April 2020
Burnout not only affects healthcare providers themselves -- it also has a significant impact on their family members and even their patients.
Find Your Path to Health and Longevity
Thursday, 02 April 2020
Learn the secret to living a longer, healthier, and more fulfilled life.
Eat, Move, Chill: Best and Worst Belly Habits
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Are you damaging your gut health (and thus your overall health) with these bad belly habits?
Covid-19: We are Resilient
Thursday, 12 March 2020
How to remain resilient during these challenging times.
Rapid Antibody Testing for SARS-CoV2 by RayBiotech - with Dr. Jarad Wilson
Thursday, 26 March 2020
RayBiotech has developed a rapid antibody test, using blood from a finger prick, to test for SARS-CoV2.
Working from Home Due to COVID-19? Why Your Posture Needs Attention
Thursday, 02 April 2020
For those who aren't used to working remotely, and even those who are, there are certain factors to consider. Namely, posture.
Why Self-Care Is Critical During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Thursday, 26 March 2020
Dr. Peeke shares her top tips for taking care of yourself during this unprecedented era.
Relentless: Unleashing a Life of Purpose, Grit, and Faith
Thursday, 26 March 2020
In his new book, Relentless, John Tesh shares how he used obstacles, including a deadly disease, to shape his remarkable life.
EP 985 News of the Week
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
EP 984B - Long Walk Out of the Woods
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Dr. Adam B. Hill suffered despair and disillusionment with the culture of medicine, culminating in a spiral of depression, alcoholism, and an active suicidal plan.
EP 984 News of the Week
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Moving Medicine Forward PLUS Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Thursday, 19 March 2020
When given proper nutrition, the body has an amazing ability to heal itself.
EP 985B - Migraine Management that Actually Works
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
The vast majority of migraine sufferers have been hugely dissatisfied with current medical treatment options.
Breaking Up with Sugar
Thursday, 19 March 2020
In her book, Breaking Up With Sugar, Molly Carmel discusses her own controversial relationship with sugar, including how it impacted her physically, mentally, and emotionally.
EP 983B - New Approach Could Be Used to Detect and Kill Viruses in the Bloodstream
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Robert J. Linhardt, PhD, has been actively involved in uncovering more effective solutions for hard-to-treat viruses.
EP 983 News of the Week
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
End the Daily Crazy-Busy: How to Triage Your Life
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Learn how to prioritize daily tasks into red (critical), yellow (moderate) and green (light).
Hormone Balance for Optimal Health: A Food Solution
Thursday, 12 March 2020
What you eat may hold the answer to restoring your good health.
A New Way to Age with Suzanne Somers
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Are we simply passive participants in our own aging fate?
EP 982B - Safe Infant Sleep: Expert Answers to Your Co-Sleeping Questions
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Some pediatric experts firmly direct moms to never put an infant in an adult bed. This generic, “one-size-fits-all” message puts many babies in potentially more dangerous or life-threatening situations.
EP 982 News of the Week
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Plant-Based Pets: The Clean Pet Food Revolution
Thursday, 05 March 2020
Dr. Ernie Ward's new book, The Clean Pet Food Revolution, lifts the lid on the current pet food industry.
Expanding the Conversation About Perimenopause and Menopause
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
Dialogue is often lacking around perimenopause and menopause. Naturally Savvy hosts Andrea and Lisa want to expand the conversation.
Living the Keto Lifestyle
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
When Dr. Harlan Kilstein was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and told he would virtually never be able to lose weight, he discovered the Keto lifestyle and it changed everything for him.
EP 981B - Raising an Aging Parent
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
When it is time for your elderly parent to stop driving? Move out of the home? See a doctor? Learn how to help them adjust to some of life’s unwelcome changes.
EP 981 News of the Week
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Chew on This with Kim Barnouin: Morning Alarms, Harmful Cosmetic Ingredients & Meatless Burgers
Thursday, 27 February 2020
The Dynamic Duo of Due Diligence is back! Dr. Friedman and Kim chew on the latest topics impacting your life and your health.
How Not to Diet: A Proactive Guide for Achieving Lasting Weight Loss
Thursday, 20 February 2020
We have more trendy diet fads than ever in history, yet obesity rates continue to rise.
EP 980B - Your Body in Balance: Food, Hormones and Health
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Dr. Neal Barnard's newest book, Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones and Health, serves as a guide to achieving pain relief, weight control, and a lifetime of good health.
EP 980 News of the Week
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Put Your Feelings Here: Using DBT to Manage Your Emotional Health
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Lisa M. Schab, LCSW, discusses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), an offshoot of cognitive behavioral therapy that targets emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
TBTCE: Carol Alt Believes in a Healthy YOU
Thursday, 13 February 2020
"If I can make my health better, YOU can make your health better." -Carol Alt
How to Rewire Your Brain for Better Thinking and Better Decisions
Thursday, 13 February 2020
Learn why our brains are being manipulated, resulting in behaviors that leave us more lonely, anxious, depressed, distrustful, illness-prone, and overweight than ever before.
Encore Episode: EP 968B - Why We Age -- And Why We Don't Have To
Tuesday, 11 February 2020
Through his extensive research, Dr. David A. Sinclair believes that we can slow down and even reverse aging.
EP 979B - The Parkinson's Foundation: Improving Care and Advancing Research Toward a Cure
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
John L. Lehr, President & CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation, shares information about the foundation's mission, as well as provide information about the disease itself.
EP 979 News of the Week
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
End of Mental Illness: How Neuroscience Is Transforming Psychiatry
Thursday, 06 February 2020
Over half of the U.S. population will struggle with a mental health issue at some point in their lives.
TBTCE: Healthy Fats: Your Body's Most Precious Fuel
Thursday, 06 February 2020
If your body isn't getting the right "fuel," it can't function at peak levels.
EP 978B - Why Good Sex Matters
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
Research shows that many people are having less sex, and those who do have a lot enjoy it less.
EP 978 News of the Week
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.
Holistic Wealth with Keisha Blair
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Financial difficulties can also lead to poor mental and physical health -- especially if you're working hours upon hours to pay the bills and still only "just getting by."
EP 977B - Yoga for the Inflexible Male: A How-To Guide
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
For those who aren't as flexible as they'd like to be, the idea of yoga can be a turnoff.
EP 977 News of the Week
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.