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Summary: RadioMD’s “talking” Health A-Z Interviews with experts in the world of health, including world-renowned physicians, authors and celebrities in every area of health, wellness, fitness and medicine. Learn the best ways to stay fit, stay healthy and stay well.

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 Protecting Your Health Rights | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

What can you do to ensure your health rights are protected and preserved?The FDA was established in 1906 to protect the U.S. public from mis-branded and adulterated foods and drugs. While the original intent may have been honorable, over the years the mission has become tainted by lobbyists and money. James Gormley, an award-winning journalist, editor and consumer advocate with 20 years of experience in health and the natural products field, joins Dr. Mike to discuss ways you can protect yourself against the government's war on health freedom.

 The FDA's Silent War Against Health Freedom | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

How much health freedom do we really have in the United States? Are your rights being impinged upon without your knowledge?Who controls the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and what are the real goals of this powerful agency? These are the central questions explored in Health at Gunpoint, a book that brings into clear focus the silent war being waged by the FDA against American consumers. Author of the book, James Gormley, joins Dr. Mike to discuss what is happening in the current state of FDA affairs, as well as what steps you can take to make a change.

 Treating Heartburn Naturally | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Did you know that orange peels contain a powerful nutrient for treating heartburn?Have you ever wondered why you see so many TV commercials for heartburn medications such as Prilosec® and Tagamet®? It's because a startling 40% of the adult population suffers from either heartburn or a more serious condition known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). If this sounds like you, and you're not into taking drugs, a safe and extremely effective option is d-limonene, a natural compound found in orange peels.

 Is Your Family Prepared for a Fire? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Home fires are not uncommon and can spread shockingly quickly. By planning safety drills, you can potentially save your loved ones' lives.What is the best way to keep your family safe from a home fire? Protecting your home against fire involves planning, and there are precautions you can take that will help you protect you and your loved ones. One of the most important steps you can take is to install smoke alarms and keep them in good working order. You can buy smoke alarms at most home and hardware stores, and they often cost $10 or less. Check with your local fire department to see if they give out and install free smoke alarms, as many community departments do. You can also perform regular safety drills with family members, so that everyone knows exactly what they need to do should a fire arise. For more advice on planning and implementing safety drills with your family, tune in to special guest, Dr. Corinn Cross. It may just be the most important thing you ever do with your kids.

 Good Touch/Bad Touch: How to Talk to Your Kids | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Millions of children are victims of sexual abuse. Having the good touch/bad touch talk can ensure your child's sexual safety.Millions of children are victims of sexual abuse. Most of this victimization occurs between eight and 12 years of age. Although the majority of sexually abused children are girls, boys are victimized as well. According to studies, 25 percent of adult women and 10 percent of adult men can remember being sexually abused as children or adolescents. Sexual abuse is a difficult subject for most people -- especially parents -- to discuss. But as frighten­ing as the topic may be, sexual abuse is a serious and increasingly recurring problem. Dr. Corinn Cross shares important information on how to talk to your kids about good touch/ bad touch, as well as what to do if someone if making them feel uncomfortable.

 Medications for Depression in Teens | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Is your child on prescription drugs for depression? Are you aware of all the potential benefits and/or side effects?As many as one in 13 adolescents experience symptoms of depression at some time. These symptoms may be hard for parents to recognize; but when normal sadness turns into despair and persists for weeks and even months, it can be a sign of this worrisome emotional disorder. Depression is a syndrome in which an individual feels discouraged, hopeless, miserable, and despondent. It can occur at any age. When a child has depression, there are things parents can do to help. Encouraging healthy habits, considering the environment, educating the family, helping your child develop cognitive, coping and problem-solving skills, rehearsing good behavior and social skills, and creating a safety and emergency plan can all be extremely helpful in alleviating some of the symptoms and preventing the situation from becoming deadly. Sometimes these tactics can only go so far, however, and at that point you may need to enlist the aid of prescription medications. Dr. Linda Reid-Chassiakos joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss the different medications available for depression in children and teens. Dr. Reid-Chassiakos goes over their benefits and possible side effects so you, as a parent, can make a more informed decision on the best ways to help your child.

 Teens and Smoking: Is Hookah Safer than Cigarettes? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Has your teen tried smoking from a hookah pipe? It's often thought to be less dangerous than cigarettes, but that may be a myth.​Children are especially susceptible to smoking experimentation and initiation, with more than 3,800 children smoking their first cigarette between the ages of 12 and 17. A new type of smoking that has been gaining popularity is hookah smoking. Hookah pipes have been showing up at parties and in restaurants, and teens are finding it an attractive alternative to cigarettes. However, studies show it can be just as dangerous and addictive as cigarettes. In this segment, Dr. Linda Reid-Chassiakos discusses ways to keep your teen from smoking a hookah, as well as how you can keep them on the path to healthy habits.

 Detox Debate: Can You Cleanse Your Body with Food? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Can you cleanse your body with food, or does it have to come in the form of a powder that you mix up and drink?You have probably seen the late night TV ads touting any number of detox cleanses. Do they really work as well as the advertisers claim? Do cleansing diets actually cleanse your body of toxic chemicals and impurities? What about this... can you cleanse your body with the food you eat, or does it have to come in the form of some powder that you mix up and drink? Do you have to fast to cleanse? These questions and more are answered as Dr.Felicia Stoler joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss everything cleanse-related. You don't want to miss this segment!

 Foods Every Healthy Kitchen Needs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Do you think you have healthy eating habits? What you keep in your kitchen is the telltale sign.Have you looked in your pantry lately? Is it full of boxes and packages? Of junk food and easy-to-grab packaged snacks? What about your freezer and fridge? Have you really taken a good look for the signs of healthy eating? What even are those signs? It's as simple as this: what you keep in your kitchen will tell you if you have healthy eating habits... or not. Melanie Cole, MS, and Dr. Felecia Stoler give you the do's and don't's of properly stocking your kitchen for the healthiest ways to eat. (Here's a hint... your fridge should be much more full than your pantry!)

 Hour 2: YOU The Owner's Manual Radio 1.18.14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

News of the week, toxic dangers, and plastic surgery secrets. You don't want to miss this!Straight talk from the docs!  Dr. Mike and co-host Joe Galuski discuss more of the most prevalent health news you need to know from the past week. Plus, find out "What's Toxic & What's Not" from toxicologist and regular contributor, Gary Ginsberg. More from RealAge How to Stop Hair Loss

  24-Day Plan to a New You | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

What if you could shed fat and boost strength and stamina in as few as 24 days? One doctor says it's entirely within your reach.January is the time of year when lots of men (and some women) commit to getting rid of their beer guts and love handles. If that sounds like you -- or someone special in your life -- you don't want to miss this show. New York Times bestselling author, Dr. John La Puma, joins the show to discuss his new book, Refuel: A 24-Day Eating Plan to Shed Fat, Boost Testosterone, and Pump Up Strength and Stamina. Dr. La Puma shares information on this science-based plan that can dramatically change your life. Learn the rules, skills, and steps you need to look and feel your best... in as few as 24 days. Bonus! More from RealAge The Power of Protein

 Hour 1: YOU The Owner's Manual Radio 1.18.14 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Join Dr. Roizen and his expert guests for the latest health news, wellness advice and most up-to-date research from around the world.World-renowned physician, Dr. Michael Roizen, MD, continues to update your understanding of the meaning of health by providing an in-depth review of the most impactful health headlines.  Joined by his co-host, Joe Galuski, they discuss the health news that matters most to you. The duo is later joined by Dr. John La Puma, MD, New York Times Bestselling author of REFUEL: A 24 Day Eating Plan to Shed Fat, Boost Testosterone and Pump Up Strength and Stamina. Bonus! RealAge Tip Best Foods for MS

 A Lack of Medical Liability Reform Hurts Patients | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A poor medical liability environment drives up healthcare costs and creates longer ER wait times. Find out how your state graded in the recent ACEP EM report card.The American College of Emergency Physicians recently issued a report card on the State of Emergency Medicine in the U.S. The overall grade was a D+. One major area that was graded was Medical Liability; this category's overall grade was a C-. Why is this important to know? A poor medical liability environment drives up healthcare costs and creates longer ER wait times, among other things. What makes up a poor vs. strong environment? Find out as Dr. Douglas Brosnan joins Dr. Leigh to discuss the recent report card. Additionally, you can learn how your state graded at www.emreportcard.org.

 Is Your State Committed to Patient & Quality Safety? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Quality and Patient Safety is essential in order to improve care and prevent injuries. Find out how your state graded in the recent ACEP EM report card.The American College of Emergency Physicians recently issued a report card on the State of Emergency Medicine in the U.S. One of the important categories graded was measuring Quality and Patient Safety, which is essential in order to improve care and prevent injuries. The overall grade was a C.  New indicators may have affected the overall grade, including, several measures of health equity to look at systems and policies that allow institutions to address racial and ethnic disparities and the quality of care they provide. Dr. Lynne D. Richardson joins Dr. Leigh to discuss the results and share what steps can be taken to help improve the quality of care. See which states are falling behind and if your state made the grade at www.emreportcard.org. You don't have to wait for it to get worse... you can act now. Learn if your state is properly funding EMS, and what you can do to improve the overall quality of patient safety both statewide and across the country.

 How Healthy is Your State? Grading Public Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Is your state doing everything it can to keep you safe and healthy? From smoking rates to seat belt and child safety seat laws, find out how you can do more.As part of the recent ACEP EM report card, Public Health and Injury Prevention didn't quite make the grade, coming in with an overall score of C. Everything from drunk driving and immunizations to smoking and injury prevention were taken into account when grading this category. Public Health and Injury Prevention included the following sub-categories: Traffic safety and drunk driving Immunizations Fatal injuries State health and injury prevention efforts Health risk factors Is your state doing everything it can to keep you safe and healthy? Dr. Joshua Moskovitz weighs in on the matter and shares some tips for improving the health and safety of your state. Additionally, you can see how your specific state graded at www.emreportcard.org, as well as learn how you can do more by talking to local and state legislation and letting Congress know that you demand better.

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