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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

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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? [...]

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 [...]

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.

Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Ep 11 – Hanging With...

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Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth Presents – World’s First...

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The Bald Truth Ep. 8 – Never Gonna Do It 10-9-11

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The Bald Truth Ep 6. – What Happens In Vegas 9-11-11

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The Bald Truth Ep 4 – High Pitched High Road 8-28-11

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The Bald Truth Ep 3 – Spooky Frank 8-21-11

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The Bald Truth Ep 1 – If You Don’t Use It You Lose It...

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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.

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.

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!

Avoiding Vitamin Toxicity

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

Ask Dr. Friedman

Dr. Friedman answers listener emails and calls.

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.

SuperBowl Menu Makeover

Phil Lempert, the Supermarket Guru joins Dr. DeSilva to plan a healthy menu for your upcoming parties, including the SuperBowl!

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.

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...

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,...

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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.

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?

Jan 16 Show - Hour 2

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.

How to Help Your Children Think Positive

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.

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!

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.

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.

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...