The Bald Truth
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 73 – 5-21-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island talks about his relative who is suffering from hair loss. Curtis from VA calls wondering about the effectiveness of saw palmetto. George in Mobile calls to weigh in on a major change to The Bald Truth. Brian from LA calls to comment on posturing yourself [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth – Live Hair Transplant...
See IAHRS accepted member Dr. Sara Wasserbauer perform a LIVE hair transplant on fitness model and attorney Greg Adler. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 72 – 5-7-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Johnny from Ohio calls to ask Spencer when we might see hair loss treatments in development come to fruition. Boston Bob calls to comment on the live hair transplant surgery Spencer and GFQ aired. Alex from Tijuana who think he may becoming a Norwood 3 calls to ask if [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth UK Ep. 7 – Dealing with...
Spencer Kobren and Spex take calls from UK listeners who want to discuss their personal experience with Propecia and ways to learn to cope with their hair loss. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 71 – 4-30-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island turns another year older. Joe asks Spencer how much closer we are to a cure to hair loss. Johnny from Ohio calls to wish Joe a Happy Birthday and to bring a positive attitude for us. Boston Bob calls wondering if certain things posted on [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 70 – 4-23-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Andrew Zarian from the GFQ Network joins Spencer Kobren live in studio. Joe from Staten Island calls in to discuss the Hair Congress. What sort of news will come out of the meeting? First time caller Joe from Boston to share his story of a successful hair transplant. Spencer [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth UK Ep. 6 – The UK Hair...
BBC’s Radio 4 presenter Jolyon Jenkins calls in to discuss his latest documentary series “Out of The Ordinary,” and his take on the world of hair loss. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 69 – 4-9-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer Kobren and Joe from Staten Island discuss how hair loss really affected them in their youth. Should younger hair loss sufferers try harder to not end up with a horrible youth like Joe? Spencer also brings up Dr. Carlos Wesley’s presentation on his scar-less FUE technique. And Sam [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 68 – 4-2-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island castigates Bill Gates for not caring about hair loss. Should Bill Gates care? Bob from Boston shares his story about an awful scalp reduction he had. Artista calls to say hi to Joe and pick Spencer’s brain on Histogen. And Steve from New York who [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth UK – Does Working Out...
Spencer Kobren and Spencer (Spex) Stevenson address caller questions concerning the effects of weightlifting and diet on hair hair loss and also touch on the potential of scar-less hair transplant surgery. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 67 – 3-26-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls live from a city bus. What is he doing on a bus? Spencer brings up Dr. Carlos Wesley’s scar-less FUE technique. Andrew Zarian calls to say hi and comment on Spencer’s new studio. And Brian from LA to give us an update on how [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth UK Ep. 4 – 3-17-13
Spencer Kobren and Spencer (Spex ) Stevenson speak with UK journalist and author Brain Beacom about the journey that led him to write his his book, Dairy of A Hair Transplant:, a journalist’s search for David Cassidy Hair. Spencer Kobren and Spencer (Spex) Stevenson speak with UK journalist and author Brain Beacom about the journey [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 66 – 3-12-13
This week on The Bald Truth: The infamous Scorpion calls in. Is it okay to take multiple hair loss prevention medication at the same time? Marcus from New York calls in to comment on Spencer’s temporary studio. And of course Joe from Staten Island. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 65 – 2-26-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island shares a little bit of his nephews hair loss story. Joe also gives some news updates. Curtis from Virginia calls wondering if he is paranoid about people looking at his hair. Johnny from Ohio checks in with us. How is he doing? Vic from DC [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 64 – 2-19-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Ryan calls in wondering how much per year Propecia costs. Jerry from the chat room calls to discuss hair loss medication. And Joe from Staten Island shares a story about a sick relative who asked him to brush his hair. What did Joe do? Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth, U.K. Edition episode 3
Spencer Kobren and Spex advice a caller from Denmark not to base his decision to have a hair transplant on price alone and to only consider the cost one he finds the very best hair transplant surgeon who fits his needs. Chris form the UK calls in to discuss some hot baldtruttalk.com forum topics and [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth UK Ep. 2 – 2-3-13
This week on Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth UK, Dave calls in to discuss some current baldtruthtalk.com topics and Spencer and Spex speak with U.S. caller Vic from D.C. about why body hair transplantation should only be considered as the very last resort.
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 63 – 2-12-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer speaks with Dr. Jeffery Epstein about his experience as a hair transplant surgeon. Dr. Epstein also answers some viewer questions such as whether hair transplants are permanent. And Sam calls to ask Spencer if your diet can really affect hair loss.
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep.62 1-29-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island lays down some insight into how devastating hair loss can be in an attempt to convince new hair loss sufferers to hold onto hope. Dr. John Frank, who left a career in the NFL for medicine, calls in to lend his unique perspective on hair [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 61 – 1-22-13
This week on The Bald Truth: George from Mobile calls with concerns over his life at his age. Joe from Staten Island gives us some new updates in the hair loss industry, including Allergan. The infamous Bobman calls into speak with Spencer. What’s he been up to? Bob from New York calls wondering if there [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 60 – 1-15-13
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls in, depressed as the new year begins. George from Mobile calls in with concern for Joe. Spencer also speaks with Chicago hair transplant surgeon Dr. William Yates about using body hair for hair transplants. Vic from DC calls to ask Dr. Yates about using [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth UK Ep 1 – 1-6-13
On this Week’s Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth UK, Spencer and Spex discuss the current state of the UK hair restoration industry and field listener calls from throughout Europe and beyond. The general consensus of UK hair loss consumers seems to be that Europe, as a whole, falls short when it comes to accurate and [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 59 – Bah Hum Bug...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten expresses why this time of year is difficult for him. Is Joe the new Grinch? Johnny from Ohio calls to comment on the latest news on A-cell. Is it a game changer? Vic from DC calls to ask Spencer if there are any side effects to [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 58 – 12-11-12
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls with a touching story about his son, and a rant about how some hair loss products are advertised. Joe Tillman calls to talk about how hair loss can affect some people very negatively when they first seek out help. Spex from the UK calls [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 57 – 12-04-12
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer reads part of a very powerful email he received from a guy that began losing his hair in his teens. Joe from Staten Island calls in to react to the email. Is Joe the exact opposite? George from Mobile calls in to update us on his life and [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 56 – 11-27-12
This week on The Bald Truth: Andrew Zarian calls to check in. Is he losing his hair yet? Johnny from Ohio calls in with some thoughts on how far we’ve come in dealing with hair loss. Joe from Staten Island calls in upset over some things Johnny said. What did Johnny say to piss off [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 55 – 11-20-12
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer speaks with Dr. Craig Ziering about the latest information on Histogen, and his experience using the ARTAS system. Spencer also rants about how the media runs wild about side effects from certain hair loss products rather than more serious issues that affect women taking birth control. First time [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 54 – Less Can Be...
This week on The Bald Truth: George from Mobile asks Spencer whether or not he would ever expand his organization to include dermatologists that deal with scalp health. Spencer speaks with Dr. Yates about his experience as both a hair transplant surgeon, and a patient, and specifically FUE. Vic from DC with a question for [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 53 – 10-23-12
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island opines that a strong President should have a full head of hair. Does Mitt Romney fit that bill? Spencer speaks with Dr. Alan Bauman about everything hair loss related including the recent hair loss conference in the Bahamas. George from Mobile checks in after not [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 52 – Information...
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer Kobren speaks with the legendary Joe Tillman from Hasson & Wong. Spencer and Joe discuss the amount of misinformation that is spread on the internet. Why is it so much harder to find reliable information online these days? Joe also speaks about his journey turning his passion helping [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 51 – A Greene...
This week on The Bald Truth: A new study says that men with shaved heads are perceived as more dominant and more successful. Spencer speaks with Todd Greene, the inventor of the HeadBlade, for reaction and comment to the study. Todd also talks about the new HeadBlade ATX, and why it’s more easier to use [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 50 – The Last...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island reiterates his viewpoint on castration. Spencer responds with a story about someone who thanked him years later for talking him out of being castrated. Joe also updates us on hair loss news, and freaks out after Andrew Zarian curses him. Vic from DC calls with [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 49 – Joe Tillman and...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe Tillman, and Spencer Stevenson join Spencer Kobren in studio for a very special TBT. Joe from Staten Island calls to give updates on L’Oreal. Chris calls to update us on how he is dealing with his botched hair transplant. Vic from DC asks Spencer if there is the [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 48 – 9-11-12
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer Kobren and Joe from Staten Island spend a few minutes discussing the 11th anniversary of 9/11. Andrew Zarian calls in to talk about what he remembers most about that awful day. Joe also brings up some hair loss news from the week including Replicel and Histogen. Vic from [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 47 – Temporary Scalp...
This week on The Bald Truth: Andrew Zarian fills in for Spencer Kobren, who is on vacation. Joe from Staten Island clears up a misunderstanding about L’Oreal. Joe also rants about people on forums spreading misinformation. Johnny from Ohio calls to weigh in on the topics. Spencer Kobren calls to check in on how Andrew [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep.46 Hair Stem Cell...
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer Kobren mentions he will be releasing a new interview with Dr. Gho soon. Joe from Staten Island and Spencer discuss Dr. Gho’s hair stem cell transplantation procedure. Johnny from Ohio also calls with a few questions about the procedure. Vic from DC to ask Spencer what it feels [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 45 – 8-21-12
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island updates us on some of the news this week in the hair loss industry. George from Mobile calls to weigh in on how vicious some people on the internet can be. Vic from DC calls wondering how some people, especially celebrities like Dr. Phil, come [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 44 – Reality Check...
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer Kobren talks about the toll that hair loss has on someone with Joe from Staten Island. Will Joe ever come to terms with his hair loss? Mike from New York calls to get Spencer’s advice on the use of Propecia while attempting to pro-create. TBT favorite John from [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Special – Live Hair...
On this special episode of The Bald Truth: Spencer Kobren intereviews Dr. Alan Bauman as he performs an FUE hair transplant on Liz. Liz also provides a unique view on women’s hair loss. Visit The Bald Truth web site at http://www.thebaldtruth.com
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 43 – 8-7-12
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer Kobren speaks with Dr. Alan Bauman about an upcoming hair transplant he will be performing. Liz, the woman who will be receiving the hair transplant also calls in to talk about the surgery and her hair loss experience. Joe from Staten Island calls to give us an update [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 42 – Generic vs Name...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island updates us on some news and information about the hair loss industry. George from Mobile calls with concerns about generic Finasteride being made in India. Is generic more or less safe than name brand Finasteride? Curtis calls to share his hair loss story with The [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 41 – Natures...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island questions the credibility of some people posting advice online. Should we believe advice being handed out online? Billy from the chat room calls to talk about his experience with Propecia. Did he experience any adverse side effects? Chris from LA calls to weigh in on [...]
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The Bald Truth Special – Live Hair Transplant 7-30-12
On this special episode of The Bald Truth: Spencer speaks with Dr. Sarah Wasserbauer as she performs a live hair transplant on Carlos. Carlos is a cancer survivor who has survived a rare form a brain cancer. But the radiation has left a few spots on his head where little or no hair is growing. [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Special – Spex Scalp...
On this special LIVE Bald Truth broadcast, Spencer Kobren interviews one of our resident BTT forum gurus, Spex, as he undergoes a new form of scalp micropigmentation to help conceal an old hair transplant strip scar. Milena Lardy of Beauty Medical in Milan performed her exclusive 20 minute procedure on Spex and was kind enough [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 40 – 7-17-12
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer Kobren explains what Bosley acquiring Hair Club means for the hair loss industry. Joe from Staten Island calls to also add his thoughts and to give some news. Andrew Zarian calls to hypothesize what his life would be like if he was bald. Would his wife leave him? [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Special – Kevin Rolston...
On this special episode of The Bald Truth: Spencer is joined by Dr. Alan Bauman who is performing a live hair transplant on Kevin Rolston, host of The Kevin, Virginia & Jason Show. Both Dr. Bauman and Kevin answer questions from Spencer, and viewers about hair transplant surgery. To learn more about Dr. Alan Bauman, [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 39 – Due Diligence...
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer talks with Dr. Alan Bauman about the live hair transplant surgery he will be performing on radio host Kevin Rolston. Kevin also joins the call to explain why he is getting a hair transplant. Joe from Staten Island updates us on his health, and also gives us some [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 38 – Helmet Full of...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island drops a bombshell that he may have pancreatic cancer, possibly because of being a 9/11 first responder. Is Joe going to be ok? Joe also gives us news on L’Oreal, and Allergan. Johnny from Ohio calls in with disbelief that Joe isn’t more upset over [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 37 – Todd Greene &...
This week on The Bald Truth: On this special episode, Spencer Kobren interviews HeadBlade inventor Todd Greene. Todd shares his inspiration for inventing the HeadBlade, and how his business has grown over the last 10 years. Spencer also interviews Dr. Glenn Charles who performed a revolutionary hair transplant using hair from one identical twin, to [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 36 – Who Are You...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls to talk about his trip to see Spencer and the GFQ staff at BlogWorld last week. Did Joe survive? Joe and Spencer briefly discuss Histogen and the upcoming interview Spencer has with Dr. Zeiring. Spencer warns TBT viewers to be cautious with whomever you [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 35 – Moving Past...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island tells us about some new news about Allergan. Joe also tells us he’s got a new job. Long time TBT listener TeeJay calls to ask Spencer about ads on TV for lawyers soliciting people with side effects from Propecia. Scorpion from the TBT forum calls [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 34 – Pursuit of...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island castigates Histogen, Folica, Aderans, and RepliCel. What have or haven’t they’ve done now? George from Mobile calls in with his monthly ’3-5 years out’ rant. Are we any closer to a cure than we were 20 years ago? Sam from New York calls in about [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 33 – The Walking...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls to castigate his Mother over his hair loss. Is that too mean? Spencer calls out George from Mobile for complaining about his hair loss, yet retaining his youthful look. Should George be happy he still looks young? First time caller Chris from Chicago calls [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 32 – Post...
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer discuss the so called ‘post Finasteride syndrome’ with Dr. Gary Bellman. What is it all about and what can you do if you have it? Bill from New York calls to weigh in the Replicel’s recent announcement, and to ask Dr. Bellman a question. Tracy calls to ask [...]
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The Bald Truth Ep. 31 – I’m Not A Doctor 4-29-12
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island and Spencer discuss the latest news from Replicel. What does the retraction mean? Joe from New York calls to ask whether or not using Minoxidil for only a week could cause shock loss. George from Mobile and Spencer discuss DHT levels caused by taking Propecia [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 30 – Wheres Joe...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island goes missing. Spencer, and other regular TBT callers speculate where he may be and why he is missing. Andrew Zarian calls in to comment about people arguing over who is, and who isn’t a hair loss sufferer. What makes someone a hair loss sufferer? Philly [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 29 – A Walk By The...
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer touches on the FDA recommending Merck include more information about side effects on the warning label for Finasteride. Is that going overboard? Joe from Staten Island also weighs in on the side effects controversy. Brian calls to express a positive view point about Propecia and the possible side [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep 28 – Over 9000 4-8-12
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island rants about some people posing misinformation on the TBT forums. Spencer tries to calm him down. Spex calls in to talk about being involved with Morgan Spurlock’s new documentary film Mansome. Is this really a big deal for the hair loss community? Dr. Feller, who [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 27 – Put Some...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls to talk about the recent frenzy of media rehashing a break through in curing male pattern baldness. Could it reverse long time hair loss? Ben calls in to comment on Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack passing away recently. George from Mobile asks Spencer why [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 26 – Not Witholding...
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer’s close friend Rafael hangs in studio with us. He shares his experience with hair loss, and using Proscar. Is Joe from Staten Island going to hell? Joe tells us why his family said that to him. George from Mobile calls in to tell us how his birthday went [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 25 – Sword and...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island says he feels viciously attacked on the TBT forum. Is it just part of the gig? Joe also sets the record straight about a statement he said regarding Replicel. Brian from LA calls to ask Spencer about using a generic version of Proscar. George from [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 24 – Living Half A...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island rants about guys with gray hair complaining about their issues. Joe also asks for Spencer’s thoughts on a new company called Biologix. An anonymous caller wondering whether he should get a hair transplant now, or wait until a new alternative is out. Sam, who has [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 23 – What A Bummer...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls to explain how important it is to have some sort of support if you are suffering from hair loss. Spencer and Joe also quickly discuss body hair transplants. Johnny from Ohio calls to ask Spencer if any upcoming hair loss prevention products, such as [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 22 – Placebo Effect...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls to castigate Spencer’s detractors. George in Mobile calls to discuss anti-depressants with Spencer. Are they really effective? Spencer also touches on sexual side effects of using hair loss prevention products. Long time TBT fan TeeJay calls in. Where did he go and what has [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 21 – A Flock of...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls to explain how he managed to attend a funeral and a being surprised by a relative at the funeral. Does Joe wish everyone suffered from hair loss? Brian from L.A. calls to ask Spencer how to go about getting a prescription for Propecia, and [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 20 – Tattoo Your...
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer and Joe from Staten Island discuss losing part of their life early on to hair loss. Joe also reports on Histogen, Replicel, and Allergan. Sammy from Brooklyn calls to ask Spencer about his regimen, and what might work for him. Joe complains about his son watching the Super [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 19 – Blowing In The...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls to speculate on how legendary celebrities would be like if they suffered from hair loss in their day. Joe also gives The Bald Truth Report, updating what’s going on with Aderans trials, and Allergan. First time caller John calls to ask Spencer whether or [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 18 – Just Deal With...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls in to talk about his break down after seeing Coco from The Free For all on GFQ with his head completely shaved. Spencer tries to help Joe understand that it’s good Coco is comfortable with a shaved head. Joe also gives an update to [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 17 – Cause And...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls in and starts a discussion on the impact of hair loss on a person’s life. Is hair loss the biggest thing that could impact one’s life compared to other life changing situations? Joe also gives The Bald Truth report. Could RepliCel be the next [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep 16 – Am I Losing My...
This week on The Bald Truth: A new year and Spencer is back in LA. Joe from Staten Island calls in to bring us up to speed on hair loss news for the past couple weeks including RepliCel, Aderan, and Latisse. We’ll we see any major break throughs this year in the hair loss industry? [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 15 – Beautiful Teeth...
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer is still in New York. How is Spencer holding up? Joe from Staten Island calls to give his support to Spencer, and catch us up on The Bald Truth Report. Joe updates on the latest with Aderan and RepliCel. Spencer and Joe discuss the future of RepliCel. Johny [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 14 – Propecia...
This week on The Bald Truth: Spencer talks about an article in this month’s issue of Men’s Health about the side effects of using Propecia. What does Spencer think of the article? Joe from Staten Island calls to wish Johnny from Ohio a happy birthday, and to discuss Histogen winning it’s lawsuit against ReGenica. Why [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 13 – Twilight...
This week on The Bald Truth: Joe from Staten Island calls in to praise Spencer and The GFQ Network for the live hair transplant show they did on Friday with Dr. Bauman and Kevin Nalts. Dr. Bauman calls in to recap the procedure with Spencer. Joe asks Dr. B about the use of A-Cell and [...]
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth – Kevin Nalts Hair...
On this special episode of The Bald Truth, IAHRS accepted member Dr. Alan Bauman, and YouTube sensation Kevin Nalts, allow us to view a live hair transplant. Spencer discusses the procedure with both Dr. Bauman and Kevin Nalts. We also take questions from callers about hair loss and the procedure.
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 12 – Hair Industry...
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep 11 – Hanging With...
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 10 – Life Is Short...
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Presents – World’s First...
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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep. 9 – We All Bust On...
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The Bald Truth Ep. 8 – Never Gonna Do It 10-9-11
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The Bald Truth Ep. 7 – Live From New York 10-2-11
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The Bald Truth Ep 6. – What Happens In Vegas 9-11-11
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The Bald Truth Ep 5 – Honestly Crazy 9-4-11
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The Bald Truth Ep 4 – High Pitched High Road 8-28-11
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The Bald Truth – Jason Gardiner Hair Transplant 8-23-11
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The Bald Truth Ep 3 – Spooky Frank 8-21-11
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The Bald Truth Ep 2 – Don’t Get Pills From Mexico 8-14-11
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The Bald Truth Ep 1 – If You Don’t Use It You Lose It...
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How Regular Athletes Can Treat Their Energy Systems Like...
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.
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How Athletes Have Become Bigger and Stronger
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.
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The Three Energy Systems and How They Affect Performance
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.
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What is Bioenergetics
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.
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Why Cancer Early Detection Rates are Still Quite Low
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.
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Tylenol Recall Traced Back to Shipping Pallets
New scientific data from independent tests reveal more about the hidden dangers of wood pallets during transportation and the threat they pose to the foods we eat and the medications we rely on every day. Bob Moore, chief executive officer of iGPS joins the show to discuss what should be done!
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Tips For Beginning Marathoners
Tim Borland joins the show to provide important tips on running marathons for the beginning marathoner. Tim is something of an expert on marathons, in 2008, he ran 63 marathons in 63 consecutive days for charity!
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Avoiding Vitamin Toxicity
Dr. Shida Saam from Hoag Hospital joins the show to discuss vitamins and supplements and how to avoid vitamin toxicity.
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Vitamins and Supplements
Dr. Shida Saam from Hoag Hospital joins the show to discuss vitamins and supplements and how to avoid vitamin toxicity.
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Cardiac Cath Lab at Memorial
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...
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The Heart of the Matter — Nuclear Cardiology
If you’re experiencing symptoms of heart disease, your doctor may order nuclear cardiology tests which produce images of the heart at work (during exercise) and at rest. Leslie Foreman, CNMT, the supervisor of nuclear cardiology at Memorial Hospital, discusses these minimally invasive tests that require an injection of a small, harmless dose of radioactive tracer and a specialized camera that detects the tracer as it passes through the chambers of your heart. For more information on nuclear...
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The Heart of the Matter — Cardiac Stenting
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...
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The Heart of the Matter — Interventional Treatments for...
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 minimally invasive treatment options for cardiac patients, including angioplasty and stenting to open blocked arteries and restore normal blood flow. For more information on cardiac stents or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thompson, call Heart & Vascular Center at...
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Pediatric/Parenting Issues and the Internet: Navigating...
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...
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Blogs, Forums, Groups, Etc.: What to Make of it All?
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...
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Navigating the Internet for Pediatric Information: Top...
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...
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Parents Turning to the Internet: Why?
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...
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What the Public Can do Now to Improve Minority Health
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...
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Policy Makers Role in Improving Minority Health
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...
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Why Minority Communities Aren't Conducive to Good Health
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...
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Minority Health, Past and Current Status
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...
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Why More Women Die From Heart Disease Than Men
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.
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Postpartum Depression Survivor Breaks Her Silence
When it comes to the joys of motherhood, postpartum depression is like the huge pink elephant in the room, everyone knows it is there, but few want to speak up about it. Here's one woman who is breaking the code of silence. Thaydra, a 34 year old, mom of three from Elmwood Park comes on the show to discuss how she was totally knocked out by PPD not once but twice after she gave birth to her now seven year old son and then after she had her two and a half year oldtwins.
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Fertility Myths Answered
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
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Avoiding Surgical Site Infections
Surgical site infections can be debilitating and even deadly for patients, especially when the infection is caused by an antibiotic resistant bacterial strain. Approximately 300,000 to 500,000 Americans suffer from surgical site infections each year, resulting in an annual cost to hospitals of approximately $7.4 billion. These infections occur when microorganisms naturally found on the skin enter the incision site during a medical procedure, which is why properly prepping the patients skin...
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Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment
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.
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Hormones and Your Heart
Dr. Mickey Barber, CEO of Cenegenics joins the show to discuss how hormones play a role in your heart's health.
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Alternative Treatments for Hot Flashes From Chemo Therapy
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.
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The Use of Stem Cells for Repairing Wounds
Dr. Joel Aronowitz, a prominent Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon joins Dr. DeSilva to discuss how the use of stem cells can aid dramatically in repairing chronic wounds. Dr. Aronowitz recently opened the Tower Wound Care Center in Santa Monica, CA.
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Ask Dr. Friedman
Dr. Friedman answers listener emails and calls.
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What Foods Keep You Looking Young
Hosts Dr. David Friedman and Melanie Cole, M.S. discuss the foods that can keep your skin healthy and looking young!
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Natural Aphrodisiacs: Fact or Fiction?
Trying to spice up your love life? Well, Dr. Friedman will discuss if there are truly any natural aphrodisiacs that work.
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How Love and Relationships Affect Our Mood, Diet and...
Valentine's Day is February 14th. Hosts, Dr. David Friedman and Melanie Cole, M.S. discuss how your mood and health can be affected by your love life and the relationships you keep.
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SuperBowl Menu Makeover
Phil Lempert, the Supermarket Guru joins Dr. DeSilva to plan a healthy menu for your upcoming parties, including the SuperBowl!
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NFL campaign - “Know Your Stats about Prostate Cancer”
NFL Hall of Famer and spokesperson for the American Urological Association, Mike Haynes joins the show to discuss prostate cancer and how he is joining other NFL Hall of Famers to Kick-off Super Bowl Week with a campaign to “Know Your Stats about Prostate Cancer”.
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How Much Sodium is Filling Your Plate?
Registered Dietitian, Paragi Mehta, creator of HealthFulfilling.com joins the show to discuss sodium and how much if any is healthy for us and how much we consume without even knowing it.
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Expert Sorts Through the Clutter in Latest Health Trend:...
Dr. Gregor Reid joins the show to discuss the latest health trend...probiotics. He and Dr. DeSilva will try and clear up some of the confusion around this supplement.
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Diagnosing PVD With Peripheral Angiogram
f cramping or pain in your stomach, arms and legs is severe, your physician may order a peripheral vascular angiogram, an X-ray that uses contrast dye to see how blood flows through your vessels. A vascular angiogram helps diagnose peripheral vascular disease and locate any blockages that may have formed. Lanell Landry, RN, supervisor of Memorial’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab, discusses this diagnostic test that your doctor may order. For more information on peripheral vascular angiogram or...
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Diagnostic Testing for PVD
Patsy Bunch, an ultrasound technician at Memorial Hospital, discusses non-invasive diagnostic tests your doctor may order to help diagnose peripheral vascular disease (PVD), including an Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) and digital ultrasound. PVD is the partial blockage of blood flow due to atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, and can develop in the legs, arms, or neck. Just like heart disease, PVD has consequences that can be fatal. It can also lead to serious disability, or even...
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Is Poor Circulation Keeping You Out of...
Continuous leg pain, throbbing or numbness could be a sign of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), the partial blockage of blood flow due to atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. PVD can develop in the arteries of the legs, arms, or neck and, just like heart disease, has consequences that can be fatal. It can also lead to serious disability or even amputation. Dr. John Winterton, a board certified cardiologist on staff at Memorial Hospital, discusses treatment options for PVD,...
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Is Poor Circulation Keeping You Out of Circulation?
Continuous leg pain, throbbing or numbness could be a sign of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), the partial blockage of blood flow due to atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. PVD can develop in the arteries of the legs, arms, or neck and, just like heart disease, has consequences that can be fatal. It can also lead to serious disability or even amputation. Dr. John Winterton, a board certified cardiologist on staff at Memorial Hospital, discusses the risk factors, signs and...
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Alkalizing Your Body to Cure Brain Cancer
Rod Czlonka returns to the show to discuss brain cancer, his personal battle that he overcame and how he became cancer free!
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Larry King Jr. Speaks from the Heart About Heart Health!
February is Heart Health Month. Larry King, Jr. knows first hand the importance of heart health. His father, Larry King, has had multiple heart attacks, which lead to the origination of the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. Larry Jr. joins the show to discuss what their foundation is doing in the fight against heart disease!
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The Connection Between Electromagnetic Fields and Brain...
Rod Czlonka returns to the show to discuss brain cancer, his personal battle that he overcame and how electromagnetic fields link to brain cancer.
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How to Nourish Yourself and Build a Better World
Sarah Taylor, author and owner of The Vegan Next Door joins the show to discuss the health benefits of living a Vegan lifestyle and how it can better the world we live in.
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Enzalase Digestive Formula
Discussion will center on digestive enzymes. Why do we need them? Doesn’t the body manufacture its own enzymes? When taking them orally don’t they destroyed by stomach acid? Enzalese Digestive Enzymes are derived from plants and the benefits of plant-based versus animal sources for enzymes, such as pancreatin, will be discussed. Will look at the benefits of taking a potent enzyme such as: better digestion and improved absorption of critical nutrients.
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TruFiber
The discussion will center on the efficacy of fiber supplements. Should fiber be taken for both constipation and diarrhea alike? Can it have a positive effect on IBS? What about bloating and gas? What sets TruFiber apart from other fiber supplements will be discussed, including mention of the new “in” fiber ingredient these days—inulin. Clinical studies will be reviewed as well as indications that this fiber supplement can enhance the absorption of calcium and magnesium as well as lower...
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Theralac Probiotic Formula - Part 2
Different strains of bacteria that colonize the intestinal tract will be looked at in order to address efficacy. Can and how do probiotics survive stomach acid to do their job? Other issues will be looked at such as restoring regularity and combating intestinal distress such as gas, bloating and heartburn.
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Theralac Probiotic Formula
The discussion in this segment will center on some of the popular myths surrounding probiotics, such as whether yogurt, popularized in the media, is an effective probiotic? What role does diet play in probiotic effectiveness? How probiotics stimulate the immune system will be addressed and whether they need to be taken daily like a multi-vitamin.
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Robotic Prostate Surgery
Dr. Jeffrey Yoshida, Associate Medical Director of Urologic Oncology at Hoag Hospital joins the show to discuss the latest advancements in prostate cancer detection, treatment and surgeries!
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Hoag's Prostate Cancer Program
Dr. Jeffrey Yoshida, Associate Medical Director of Urologic Oncology at Hoag Hospital joins the show to discuss the latest advancements in prostate cancer detection, treatment and surgeries!
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Caregiver Stress and Services
Dr. Cordula Dick-Muelkhe, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Family Services Center at Hoag Hospital joins the show to discuss the importance of early detection in Alzheimer's patients; what signs to look for, how to detect this debilitating disease and what can be done. Also, she will discuss the affect it takes on the caregiver and services that are available to them.
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The Importance of Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's
Dr. Cordula Dick-Muelkhe, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Family Services Center at Hoag Hospital joins the show to discuss the importance of early detection in Alzheimer's patients; what signs to look for, how to detect this debilitating disease and what can be done. Also, she will discuss the affect it takes on the caregiver and services that are available to them.
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Disaboom: An Online Resource for People with Disabilities
Living with a disability is easier when you’ve got the right information and resources. Disaboom provides people with disabilities the answers, solutions, and connections you need for living your life to the fullest. Disaboom is the leading resource for disability information and real-life articles about people with disabilities. Their broad range of topics, including health conditions, lifestyle, and helpful resources, help you create the life you want. Dr. Glen House M.D. physician,...
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Disaboom: An Online Resource for People with Disabilities
Living with a disability is easier when you’ve got the right information and resources. Disaboom provides people with disabilities the answers, solutions, and connections you need for living your life to the fullest. Disaboom is the leading resource for disability information and real-life articles about people with disabilities. Their broad range of topics, including health conditions, lifestyle, and helpful resources, help you create the life you want. Dr. Glen House M.D. physician,...
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USADA's "Supplement Safety Now" Campaign
Recent reports and FDA warnings regarding steroid contamination in products sold as supplements in the U.S. continue to emphasize the need for testing and certification of dietary supplements and nutritional products to ensure they do not contain steroids and other banned substances and contaminants. NSF International has been working on solutions that address this public health issue for nearly a decade, working in concert with sports organizations, anti-doping agencies and supplement...
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AMA "HOUSE CALL" TO ALERT SENIORS, BOOMERS AND
Focusing on looming Medicare physician cuts of 21 percent that begin on March 1, the American Medical Association (AMA), AARP and the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) joined together today in an unprecedented multi-state event. With advocates in Washington, D.C., Madison, WI, Norfolk, VA, Bismarck, ND and Portland, ME, the three groups urged the Senate to permanently fix the Medicare physician payment problem before seniors, military families and baby boomers face a limited...
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Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults
Adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have difficulty following directions, remembering information, concentrating, organizing tasks or completing work within time limits. If these difficulties are not managed appropriately, they can cause associated behavioral, emotional, social, vocational and academic problems. Dr. Jay Soileau, a family medicine physician on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, discusses the signs and symptoms, as well as possible treatment...
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Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder in Children
It’s normal for children to occasionally forget their homework, daydream during class, act without thinking, or get fidgety at the dinner table. But inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are also signs of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Left untreated, ADHD can affect a child’s ability to learn and get along with others. Dr. Jay Soileau, a family medicine physician on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, discusses the signs and symptoms, as well as possible...
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For Your Heart's Sake: Understanding Your Blood Pressure
You can have high blood pressure for years without a single symptom. But uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including aneurysm, heart attack and stroke. Dr. Alan LeBato, a family medicine physician on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, discusses the risk factors, signs, symptoms and possible treatment options for hypertension.
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For Your Heart's Sake: Understanding Your Cholesterol
LDL. HDL. Triglycerides. We know the fatty substances in our blood can contribute to our risk for heart disease, but just what do they mean? Is a high level good? Is a low level bad? Dr. Alan LeBato, a family medicine physician on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, deciphers the signs, symptoms and possible treatment options for hyperlipidemia.
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The Social Aspect of Breastfeeding
Breast feeding offers many benefits to your baby. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients to help your infant grow into a strong and healthy toddler. Some of the nutrients in breast milk also help protect your infant against some common childhood illnesses and infections. It may also help your health. Certain types of cancer may occur less often in mothers who have breastfed their babies. Women who don't have health problems should try to give their babies breast milk for at...
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Common Obstacles to Breastfeeding and How to Overcome...
Breast feeding offers many benefits to your baby. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients to help your infant grow into a strong and healthy toddler. Some of the nutrients in breast milk also help protect your infant against some common childhood illnesses and infections. It may also help your health. Certain types of cancer may occur less often in mothers who have breastfed their babies. Women who don't have health problems should try to give their babies breast milk for at...
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BreastFeeding 101
Breast feeding offers many benefits to your baby. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients to help your infant grow into a strong and healthy toddler. Some of the nutrients in breast milk also help protect your infant against some common childhood illnesses and infections. It may also help your health. Certain types of cancer may occur less often in mothers who have breastfed their babies. Women who don't have health problems should try to give their babies breast milk for at...
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The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breast feeding offers many benefits to your baby. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients to help your infant grow into a strong and healthy toddler. Some of the nutrients in breast milk also help protect your infant against some common childhood illnesses and infections. It may also help your health. Certain types of cancer may occur less often in mothers who have breastfed their babies. Women who don't have health problems should try to give their babies breast milk for at...
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Functional Training for Older Adults
Research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health. In fact, people with health concerns—including heart disease or arthritis—often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Strength training, particularly in conjunction with regular aerobic exercise, can also have a profound impact on a person's mental and emotional health. Dr.Nicholas...
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Older Adults Exercise Rx
Research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health. In fact, people with health concerns—including heart disease or arthritis—often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Strength training, particularly in conjunction with regular aerobic exercise, can also have a profound impact on a person's mental and emotional health. Dr.Nicholas...
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Precautions and Contraindications To Training
Research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health. In fact, people with health concerns—including heart disease or arthritis—often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Strength training, particularly in conjunction with regular aerobic exercise, can also have a profound impact on a person's mental and emotional health. Dr.Nicholas...
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Benefits For Strength Training in Older Adults
Research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health. In fact, people with health concerns—including heart disease or arthritis—often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Strength training, particularly in conjunction with regular aerobic exercise, can also have a profound impact on a person's mental and emotional health. Dr.Nicholas...
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Endometriosis Foundation of America
Dr. Tamer Seckin, founder of Endometriosis Foundation of America and expert in the field of endometriosis joins the show to discuss this condition and what can be done to treat and/or prevent it.
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American Heart Association Sets Goals for New Decade
Dr. Clyde Yancy, President of the American Heart Association and Medical Director of Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute joins the show to discuss the AHA's goals for the new decade!
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Vaporize Your Anxiety
Tom Stone, expert in the use of energy patterns in the human body joins the show to discuss bio-energetic testing to help relieve anxiety.
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Brain Fitness Tips for 2010
Mark Underwood, co-founder and President of Quincy Bioscience joins the show with some useful brain fitness tips that can be used year round.
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15 Powerful Ways to “Overcome”
Author, Lynn Klipple joins the show to discuss her book, "Overcomers, Inc." and helpful ways we can all overcome life's obstacles.
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63 Marathons in 63 Consecutive Days
Tim Borland joins the show to tell his amazing story from 2008, when he ran 63 marathons in 63 consecutive days for charity!
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Various Food Bases for Nutritional Supplement Powders
Doug Ingoldsby, "The Vitamin Professor” joins the show to discuss how blueberries can aid your memory and the food bases that go into our nutritional supplements.
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Can Blueberries Help Your Memory?
Doug Ingoldsby, "The Vitamin Professor” joins the show to discuss how blueberries can aid your memory and the food bases that go into our nutritional supplements.
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Understanding Pelvic Pain
If you’ve ever gone numb or had a sharp, stabbing pain in your personal undercarriage (where your crotch would meet a saddle), you understand pudendal nerve entrapment (PNE). Johnnie Kleinschmidt, a physical therapist on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women who specializes in pelvic floor disease, joins the show to discuss PNE and possible treatment options.
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When Pelvic Pain Won't Go Away
Weakened, stretched, or injured pelvic muscles can cause—or simply contribute to—pelvic pain and incontinence in both women and men. Johnnie Kleinschmidt, a physical therapist on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women who specializes in pelvic floor disease and dysfunction, joins the show to discuss a comprehensive, self-help program of strengthening exercise and biofeedback that can help end the suffering and improve a patient’s quality of life.
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Urinary Incontinence: Treatments for Women and Men
Urinary incontinence is a loss of bladder control, and can range from leaking a small amount of urine to having very strong urges that are difficult to control. Dr. Stacy McBroom, a board certified urologist on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, joins the show to discuss possible treatment options for women and men, including a minimally invasive sling procedure.
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Urinary Incontinence: Avoiding the Waterworks
It’s a frustrating, embarrassing problem, but urinary incontinence is more common than you may think. There are many who—due to disease, injury, or a chronic condition — experience a “nuisance” level of incontinence made worse by strenuous activity. Dr. Stacy McBroom, a board certified urologist on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, joins the show to discuss urinary incontinence and possible non-invasive treatment options for women and men.
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Developing Healthy Self Esteem in Your Children
Teaching honesty and responsibility takes a considerable amount of time and patience. It's certainly not like teaching your kids how to tie their shoes, where they understand the basic concept after a few lessons. You'll have to keep hammering away at these lessons for a long time. Are we expecting so much of our Children that it may back fire? Our Children seem to be developing an Entitlement Mentality and it is very hard for parents not to want to make their childrens' lives easier. Dr Dan...
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Motivating Our Children to Do Their Best
Teaching honesty and responsibility takes a considerable amount of time and patience. It's certainly not like teaching your kids how to tie their shoes, where they understand the basic concept after a few lessons. You'll have to keep hammering away at these lessons for a long time. Are we expecting so much of our Children that it may back fire? Our Children seem to be developing an Entitlement Mentality and it is very hard for parents not to want to make their childrens' lives easier. Dr Dan...
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Handling Peer Pressure
Teaching honesty and responsibility takes a considerable amount of time and patience. It's certainly not like teaching your kids how to tie their shoes, where they understand the basic concept after a few lessons. You'll have to keep hammering away at these lessons for a long time. Are we expecting so much of our Children that it may back fire? Our Children seem to be developing an Entitlement Mentality and it is very hard for parents not to want to make their childrens' lives easier. Dr Dan...
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Teaching Children Honesty and Responsibility
Teaching honesty and responsibility takes a considerable amount of time and patience. It's certainly not like teaching your kids how to tie their shoes, where they understand the basic concept after a few lessons. You'll have to keep hammering away at these lessons for a long time. Are we expecting so much of our Children that it may back fire? Our Children seem to be developing an Entitlement Mentality and it is very hard for parents not to want to make their childrens' lives easier. Dr Dan...
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Exercise Is Medicine!
Although proper nutrition alone can lead to weight loss, it doesn’t necessarily equal true health or fitness, says a new study in the January issue of the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer, Ph.D., FACSM comes on the show with Dr Leanne Redman to discuss the findings of this much talked about debate. “Weight loss was a nice ‘side effect’ for these patients – but it’s the internal health improvements that will be most important to exercisers...
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Fit vs Fat, Recommendations Based on these Findings
Although proper nutrition alone can lead to weight loss, it doesn’t necessarily equal true health or fitness, says a new study in the January issue of the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer, Ph.D., FACSM comes on the show with Dr. Leanne Redman to discuss the findings of this much talked about debate. “Weight loss was a nice ‘side effect’ for these patients – but it’s the internal health improvements that will be most important to exercisers...
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Fit vs Fat, The Results Interpreted
Although proper nutrition alone can lead to weight loss, it doesn’t necessarily equal true health or fitness, says a new study in the January issue of the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer, Ph.D., FACSM comes on the show with Dr Leanne Redman to discuss the findings of this much talked about debate. “Weight loss was a nice ‘side effect’ for these patients – but it’s the internal health improvements that will be most important to exercisers...
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Fit vs Fat, The Study Protocol
Although proper nutrition alone can lead to weight loss, it doesn’t necessarily equal true health or fitness, says a new study in the January issue of the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer, Ph.D., FACSM comes on the show with Dr Leanne Redman to discuss the findings of this much talked about debate. “Weight loss was a nice ‘side effect’ for these patients – but it’s the internal health improvements that will be most important to exercisers...
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Feel Like You Are Going Crazy? May Be Your Thyroid!
Do you feel tired all the time but can’t seem to get a good night’s sleep? Are you gaining weight, having trouble thinking clearly, flying into a rage at the drop of a hat, and/or full of aches and pains that seem to have no to reason to be there? Most of these symptoms can be the result of low thyroid function. Author, Kathryn Simpson joins the show to discuss how the thyroid can affect both our physical and mental state.
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Eating to Help Fuel Performance
You may have started eating better as part of your New Year’s resolutions. But, if you want to take nutrition to the next level, you can learn a thing or two from a few of America’s top athletes. Whether you’re a pro or an average Joe, Dr. John Ivy, a renowned Professor of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin, has eating tips you can follow to help be your best. Dr. Ivy has worked with Peyton Manning, triathlete Hunter Kemper, Kevin Garnett, gold...
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Is There a Natural, Healthy Alternative to Steroid Use?
It seems more and more, we keep hearing about our favorite professional sports icons coming clean about the use of steroids these days! With their mind-boggling salaries and endorsement contracts, top pro athletes are under pressure like never before to perform for their fans and their teams...but are illegal performance enhancing drugs, such as steroids the answer? Of course not. Dr. Udo Erasmus one of the world’s leading authorities on the role that dietary fat and oils plays in the diet,...
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Help Your Kids Beat The Winter Bugs
Is your child coughing, sneezing or wheezing? Even if your child isn’t, there’s a good chance that one of his/her friends or classmates is, so it’s just a matter of time before that “winter bug” get passed along and becomes an unwelcome guest in your household. Michelle Boisvert, veteran pharmacist joins the show to provide some children’s remedies that work for your kids runny nose, coughing, ear aches, fevers, etc.
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Whole Food and Synthetic Vitamins
Doug Ingoldsby, "The Vitamin Professor” joins the show to discuss how vitamins and supplements can play a big role in helping you lose weight for the New Year. He will also discuss "whole food" and "synthetic" vitamins.
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New Years Most Popular Resolution...Weight Loss
Doug Ingoldsby, "The Vitamin Professor” joins the show to discuss how vitamins and supplements can play a big role in helping you lose weight for the New Year. He will also discuss "whole food" and "synthetic" vitamins.
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Mental Housecleaning
Author and Chiropractor, Dr. Toms Lafayette Picard joins the show to discuss his book, "Mental Housecleaning." Learn the importance of positive thinking and the health benefits it provides with a big dose of wit and wisdom. In these turbulent and sometimes depressing times, why not learn and laugh at the same time?
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Children's Cough Syrup Controversy
There are many over the counter cough medicines available that claim to be safe for children ages 4 and older, however what if your toddler has a bad cough and cannot sleep at night? In the past, parents would just give their young children the medicine anyway with no regard for the instructions on the label, because of this; thousands of children were ending up in hospital emergency rooms with breathing problems, dizziness and high blood pressure. There were also several reports of children...
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Jan 16 Show - Hour 2
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Surviving a Brain Tumor
Rod Czlonka joins the show to discuss his amazing story of battling and defeating his brain tumor.
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How Emotional Eating Can Lead to Type II Diabetes
Type II diabetes is the fastest growing epidemic in the United States. There are more diabetics in this country than there are citizens of the state of New York. The CDC estimates that over 80% of Americans will be obese by 2030. Aaron Snyder, author of "The New Diabetes Prescription" joins the show to discuss his personal battle of emotional eating which led to type II diabetes.
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Helping Quality of Life for People with Paralysis
Joe Canose, Vice President of Quality of Life at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation joins the show to discuss the Paralysis Resource Center (PRC)which promotes the health and well-being of people living with a spinal cord injury, mobility impairment, and paralysis by providing comprehensive information, resources and referral services.
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How to Help Your Children Think Positive
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Treating Aneurysms
An aneurysm (AN-u-rism) is a balloon-like bulge in an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your body. Dr. Jacques Kpodonu, Surgical Director of Hybrid Intervention at Hoag joins the show to discuss aneurysms and how to treat them.
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Hybrid Treatments for Aortic Aneurysm
Dr. Jacques Kpodonu, Surgical Director of Hybrid Intervention at Hoag joins the show to discuss hybrid treatments for aortic aneurysm's.
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Thyroid Disease
An estimated 27 million Americans have thyroid disease, and more than half go undiagnosed. Women are at the greatest risk, developing thyroid problems seven times more often than men. Thyroid disease affects almost every aspect of health, so understanding more about the thyroid, and the symptoms that occur when something goes wrong with this small gland, can help you protect or regain good health. Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia joins the show to do just that. Women are at the greatest risk,...
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Women and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects approximately 8 million women and another 22 million women suffer from low bone mass (osteopenia). Fifty percent of women over the age of 50 years will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia from Hoag Hospital joins the show to discuss how women can prevent and treat osteoporosis!
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Knee Deep: A Continuum of Orthopedic Care
Moving is a part of life. Yet one out of every five Americans is restricted by disease, disability or accident. Whether to prevent or treat these limitations, rehabilitation requires a diversity of skills that often includes exercise physiology, physical therapy, and primary care. Chris Franks, a licensed physical therapist on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, joins the show to discuss rehabilitation following minimally invasive knee surgery and total joint replacement.
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Knee Deep: When the Spirit is Willing, But the Knees are...
Forget sitting home on the couch. Baby boomers are more active than ever. But there’s one problem: Some of our parts are wearing out. Knee replacement surgery, a procedure once common among the elderly, is a growing trend among the younger, more active generation. Dr. Dennis Walker, a board certified orthopedic surgeon on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, joins the show to discuss the latest advances in total knee replacements.
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Knee Deep: Partial Knee Replacement
As we age, we tend take our joints, especially our knees, for granted. That is, until injuries or arthritis have us on the sideline. Dr. Nathan Cohen, a board certified orthopedic surgeon on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, joins the show to discuss the latest advancements in treating knees, including a arthroscopic-assisted partial knee replacement that just might help us maintain our active lifestyles.
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Knee Deep: Minimally Invasive Treatment for Knee Pain
We all feel the effects of moving into middle age. Minor injuries take longer to heal, joints creak and grind as we go up and down stairs, and our knees ache after a day of work or play. Dr. Nathan Cohen, an orthopedic surgeon on staff at Memorial Hospital, discusses the HemiCAP WAVE implant, a minimally-invasive treatment option that creates a smooth surface for the kneecap to move freely without pain.
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Exercise and Activity; How The Whole Family Can Get...
Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Data from NHANES surveys (1976–1980 and 2003–2006) show that the prevalence of obesity has increased: for children aged 2–5 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 12.4%; for those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5% to 17.0%; and for those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 17.6%.1, Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that has reached epidemic proportions and affects children and...
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Helping Our Kids Learn Healthy Nutrition Habits
Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Data from NHANES surveys (1976–1980 and 2003–2006) show that the prevalence of obesity has increased: for children aged 2–5 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 12.4%; for those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5% to 17.0%; and for those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 17.6%.1, Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that has reached epidemic proportions and affects children and...
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