Living the Good Life (Talk)

BioEnergetics is the study of energy transfer and relationships between all living systems. Mark Deaton comes on the show to explain how your body’s energy system works whenever you exercise.

Jim Hitchin, CEO of Spectra Science joins the show to discuss why early detection rates for Cancer are still too low and what can be done to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Dr. Shida Saam from Hoag Hospital joins the show to discuss vitamins and supplements and how to avoid vitamin toxicity.

The high incidence of heart disease in southwest Louisiana coupled with the number of those who will die of a first-time heart attack is the impetus behind Memorial Hospital’s decision to add a third cardiac catheterization lab. Lanell Landry, RN, supervisor of Memorial’s Cardiac Cath Lab, discusses the expansion and minimally invasive diagnostic tests that your doctor may order. For more information on cardiac catheterization or to schedule an appointment, call Memorial’s Cath Lab at...

Heart disease, blood clots, atherosclerosis – the list of serious cardiovascular conditions is long and too often deadly. Dr. Christopher Thompson, a board certified cardiologist on staff at Memorial Hospital, discusses cardiac stents, a treatment option for some patients with blocked arteries. A small, wire metal mesh tube, a stent is used to prop open an artery and help restore normal blood flow. For more information on cardiac stents or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thompson, call...

The Internet is an amazing resource for information and entertainment. Children learn how to use computers and the Internet almost as soon as they go to school. In fact, children often know far more about computers and the Internet than parents do because parents have fewer opportunities to learn about computers and the Internet unless it is required in the workplace. Dr.Jamie A. Freishtat, MD, FAAP comes on the show to help parents navigate the internet for pediatric information and to help...

The Internet is an amazing resource for information and entertainment. Children learn how to use computers and the Internet almost as soon as they go to school. In fact, children often know far more about computers and the Internet than parents do because parents have fewer opportunities to learn about computers and the Internet unless it is required in the workplace. Dr.Jamie A. Freishtat, MD, FAAP comes on the show to help parents navigate the internet for pediatric information and to help...

Health disparities are the persistent gaps between the health status of minorities and non-minorities in the United States. Despite continued advances in health care and technology, racial and ethnic minorities continue to have higher rates of disease, disability and premature death than non-minorities. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, have higher rates of infant mortality, cardiovascular...

Health disparities are the persistent gaps between the health status of minorities and non-minorities in the United States. Despite continued advances in health care and technology, racial and ethnic minorities continue to have higher rates of disease, disability and premature death than non-minorities. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, have higher rates of infant mortality, cardiovascular...

When It Comes To Matters of the Heart: All Are Not Treated Equal. The Top Three Things Women Need to Know About Heart Disease. When it comes to cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of both men and women, there is a vast disparity between the genders when it comes to surviving the disease and responding to treatment. Dr Bonnie Weiner comes on the show to discuss these disparities and why women have worse outcomes than men when undergoing cardiovascular procedures.

There are different ways to bring a child to your family, if you are dealing with fertility issues. Fertility issues can be costly, time-consuming, emotionally draining and traumatic. Steve Snyder comes on the show to discuss the ways he can help childless couples by offering advice and assistance with: Complete administrative support for family building alternatives Surrogacy Egg donations Embryo donations Adoptions

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and Prevention, Lyme Disease is the fastest-growing infectious disease in the U.S., with more than 20,000 new cases reported each year. Connie Strasheim has chronic Lyme Disease. She's also written a book on Lyme Disease that is out-selling any other Lyme book currently on the market. Connie joins the show.

February is National Cancer Prevention Month and hot flashes are the most common side effect of chemo in both men and women. Actor, Director, Anson Williams, best known for his role as Potsie Weber on "Happy Days" joins the show to discuss his new company Physicians Prefer and his passion about alternative products that don't interact negatively with prescription drugs, including a new product which helps ease hot flashes caused by chemo.

Dr. Friedman answers listener emails and calls.

Trying to spice up your love life? Well, Dr. Friedman will discuss if there are truly any natural aphrodisiacs that work.