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Opioids help people manage chronic pain — and that’s a good thing. What went wrong? Opioids help people manage chronic pain — and that’s a good thing. What went wrong?The dangers of fentanyl use cannot be overstated, and there’s no question that the pandemic caused a troubling upward trend in addiction disorders, and a recent study predicts an additional 1.2 million drug overdose deaths in the next decade, with people in the Black community bearing the brunt of the opioid epidemic.As the opioid crisis rages on, Dr. Paul Christo, Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, wants to spread awareness and help people understand the risks of synthetic opioids and offer advice for talking with kids about the dangers of illegal drug use.

The most common complaints Dr. Friedman hears from patients are a lack of energy and brain fog.The most common complaints Dr. Friedman hears from patients are a lack of energy and brain fog. Many people turn to these quick fixes like caffeine, sugar, stimulants, and energy drinks. But unfortunately, these things can wreak havoc on our hormones and lead to an array of unhealthy conditions.  Joining us today is returning guest and friend Ari Whitten with his new book "Eat for Energy." He shares the secrets to restoring energy, cognitive function, and alertness!Ari Whitten is a number one bestselling author of several cutting-edge books and holds two advanced certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He's the host of the popular energy blueprint podcast, which brings together the world's leading experts on the subject of fatigue and energy enhancement.Listen as Ari & Dr. Friedman discuss a range of topics in this XL episode, including mitochondria, coffee and getting good sleep, and choosing the best diet plan.To learn more or get your copy of Eat for Energy go to: https://theenergyblueprint.com/eat-for-energy-book/

Researchers have discovered potential new drugs that work in concert with other drugs to deliver a deadly one-two punch to leukemia.Researchers from Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered potential new drugs that work in concert with other drugs to deliver a deadly one-two punch to leukemia. The potential drugs are still years away from being tested in cancer patients, but a recently published study in the journal Leukemia highlights their promise and the innovative methods that led to their discovery.In previous studies, the research groups of Rice biochemist Natasha Kirienko and MD Anderson physician-scientist Marina Konopleva screened some 45,000 small-molecule compounds to find a few that targeted mitochondria. In the new study, they chose eight of the most promising compounds, identified between five and 30 closely related analogs for each, and conducted tens of thousands of tests to systematically determine how toxic each analog was to leukemia cells, both when administered individually or in combination with existing chemotherapy drugs like doxorubicin.During times of extreme stress, cells can temporarily forgo mitophagy to get an emergency energy boost. Cancer is notorious for hijacking these sorts of programs to fuel pathological growth. For example, previous research has shown leukemia cells have far more damaged mitochondria than healthy cells and are also more sensitive to mitochondrial damage than healthy cells.Natasha joins us today to discuss her findings.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.   Zinc Oxide sunscreen A new skin path takes ultrasound images FDA approves first topical treatment for vitiligo Will taking supplements improve prostate health? Rapid loss of smell, what is a good test for that? PLUS so much more...  

In the last couple of years with this pandemic and these unprecedented times, we've seen anxiety and stress-related disorders really shooting up among our youth.In the last couple of years with this pandemic and these unprecedented times, we've seen anxiety and stress-related disorders really shooting up among our youth.Many times, these can lead to disordered eating and eating-related issues. So this is a very important time for parents and families to certainly be aware of how to nurture positivity around food and the eating experience and for kids also to support and listen to their own bodies in terms of what makes them hungry and full.Dr. Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent health specialist with 25 years of global experience.  Anisha treats and counsels young people with a variety of issues including social media use, drug use, and stress.  As a recognized educator, Anisha provides training on adolescent health and wellness to faculty, teens and parents.  Anisha's clinical and research work combined with her experience with cultures and transition is the basis for her passion and interest in making the lives of global teens better. She gives us tips for balanced eating and cooking vegetables for kids (including her own), how parents can be the best role models for their kids, and fostering a love of a variety of foods.

Dr. Friedman shares insights from his book,  Food Sanity,  including his "common science meets common sense" approach to healthy eating in an unhealthy nation.Has all the contradiction on diet and nutrition left you feeling frustrated and confused? Should we follow a Paleo diet and eat like a caveman or go with a plant-based diet and eat like a gorilla? Should we starve ourselves on the latest intermittent fasting diet, or go on a ketogenic diet and eat a lot of fats and low carbs? What about grains? Are they good for us, or a leading cause of disease? Do eggs cause high cholesterol or lower it? All this confusion is enough to make your head spin!It’s the reason why Dr. David Friedman wrote his #1 National Bestselling book, Food Sanity: How to Eat in a World of Fads and Fiction. For two decades as a syndicated television health expert and radio host, he’s interviewed hundreds of scientists, doctors, and best-selling authors hoping to share information to help his audience reach their optimal health. Unfortunately, each guest would contradict the previous expert, creating more confusion than clarity.While most health experts seem to disagree, there is one thing they all agree on, food has the power to heal the body or make it sick. The key is figuring out what should be at the end of our fork.In this episode, Dr. Friedman shares a common science meets common sense approach that puts an end to many of today’s food myths including: You don’t need to drink cow’s milk for strong bones. In fact, research shows it causes brittle bones! Beef doesn’t give us the protein humans require. Fish do not contain toxic levels of mercury and can be eaten every day! Eggs don’t cause high cholesterol, in fact, they lower it! Cavemen were mostly vegetarians and forensic evidence proves it! Grains (with gluten) reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, lowers blood sugar and aids in weight loss! Counting calories makes you gain weight. Salt (the right kind) isn’t bad for you. In fact, it reduces heart disease, lowers blood pressure and aids in weight loss. Some vitamin supplements are made from toxic ingredients also used to make gasoline, nail polish remover, laundry detergent and ammonia. This segment comes with a WARNING: Be prepared for some major “Aha” moments!

Drug abuse has been an issue that really all generations have had to deal with. And Gen Z is no different.Drug abuse has been an issue that really all generations have had to deal with. And Gen Z is no different.But what should we tell our teens about using drugs, and what should we mention about our own history with drugs?Dr. Gary Kirkilas is back to help us discuss drugs with our teens and young adults. He is a pediatrician in Phoenix, Arizona with a unique mobile practice, as well as a spokesperson for the AAP.He'll tell us all about what age to start talking about drugs, how to approach these conversations, and what the future of legalization means for teenage drug use in this encore episode from February 2021.

Board-certified family physician Naz Wahab, MD,  and her team at Wound Care Experts offer a progressive and integrative approach to medicine at their practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Board-certified family physician Naz Wahab, MD,  and her team at Wound Care Experts offer a progressive and integrative approach to medicine at their practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Naz Wahab is a Board-certified physician and a Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association who has practiced in Southern Nevada since 2003.  After completion of her residency training, she established her family medicine practice in Las Vegas.  During this time, she encountered and treated countless patients.  This gave her a sense of the gaps in patient care in our community.She joins us today, sharing the following wound management tips with the general public and the advanced wound care solutions like ActiGraft that are currently available.●       Wash your wound. When you first sustain an injury, clean it with anti-bacterial soap and water right away to remove dirt and other debris. Use a soft cloth to clean around the wound and avoid placing soap directly in the wound.●       Keep a clean dressing on your wound. Dressings prevent germs and other bacteria from infecting your wound, as well as prevent further injury. Because fluids that drain from a wound can damage the healthy skin around it, it’s important to change dressings regularly.●       Eat healthily. Having a healthy, appropriate diet gives your immune system the energy it needs to heal efficiently and properly. Leafy green vegetables, eggs, salmon and nuts are rich in protein, which helps wounds heal faster.●       Don’t get wet. If your wound is on a lower extremity, keep it free from water in the shower or bath as water can cause the skin to soften and reopen the wound. Use waterproof covers or an elevated shower chair to help keep moisture out of the wound.●       Consult a doctor. If a wound does not heal in four to six weeks, contact your primary care physician and let them know the progress, or lack thereof, of your wound’s condition. Additional treatments may be needed if a wound continues to fester.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.   Understaffing in anesthesia is linked to patient death & complications  More understanding of genetic risks for stroke Fewer Americans are dying from Heart Disease than ever before If you've got atopic dermatitis, it could be tied to your mental health Memory loss after stroke PLUS so much more...  

99% of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.99% of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses. Whether you wanna lose weight, attain more success in your business, or just become a better you, excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure. But our guest will get you motivated, energized, and working to be the best possible you. Are you ready to finally shed those unwanted pounds or achieve a more positive and productive life?Natalie Jill is a Fat Loss Expert And Creative Sales Strategist who helps women ReIgnite, ReDefine and ReBrand what aging has to mean! In the 50+ crowd herself, she is changing conversations around age, potential, and possibility! In addition to her Midlife Fat Loss Business,  She helps entrepreneurs skyrocket their sales through up-leveling their unique relatable, and compelling STORY, expanding their brand online, and fixing their sales process. Natalie is also the creator and host of the top-ranking Listen Up! with Natalie Jil‪l‬She chats with Dr. Friedman about breaking bad habits, building a healthy diet for YOUR lifestyle, and how she kills FAT every single day, (False Assumed Truths.)To learn more about Natalie Jill or to get her amazing and empowering books,  visit www.Nataliejill.com  To inquire about working directly with Natalie go to:  www.BrandStoryExpansion.com.

Digital and social media grow at such a fast, continual pace it's difficult to keep up. But our kids sure are good at it.Digital and social media grow at such a fast, continual pace it's difficult to keep up. But our kids sure are good at it. In the last couple of years, we've seen a barrage of misinformation online, making it hard to discern what is real and what is fake.Dr. Donald Shifrin joins us today to discuss digital literacy in an age of misinformation today. He is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine and was a practicing clinician and hospital attending in the Seattle Area for 39 years.He talks about using the internet to self-diagnose, credible sources, critical thinking skills, and how parents can help children parse out quality information vs. junk.

Every single one of us is affected by trauma, though some carry a heavier burden than others.In Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, Dr. Paul Conti examines the most recent research, clinical best practices, and dozens of real-life stories to present a deeper, richer, and more urgent view of trauma. Every single one of us is affected by trauma, though some carry a heavier burden than others. Understanding its insidious effects and far-reaching complications is vital to charting the path to healing for all.In the book, Dr. Conti traces a step-by-step series of concrete changes that we can make both as individuals and as a society to alleviate trauma’s effects and prevent further traumatization in the future, including the different post-trauma syndromes, how they are classified, and their common symptoms, an examination of how for-profit health care systems can inhibit diagnosis and treatment of trauma, and the argument for a renewed humanist social commitment to mental health and wellness.Paul Conti, MD, is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry training at Stanford and at Harvard, where he was appointed chief resident. He then served on the medical faculty at Harvard before moving to Portland, Oregon, and founding a clinic. Dr. Conti serves patients and clients throughout the United States and internationally, including the executive leadership of large corporations, specializing in the complex assessment and problem-solving, as well as both health and performance optimization.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.  Can weather trigger headaches? The best foods for your kidneys  Highest risk factors for dementia pt2 Transmission of anxiety from parent to child differs by gender  The key to battling UTIs may be in your probiotic PLUS so much more...  

Genetics, stress, poor diet, and even a lack of sleep can accelerate the aging process. Is there an alternative to plastic surgery?Everyone would like to win the battle against the sands of time and keep their youthful appearance. But sometimes, genetics, stress, poor diet, and even a lack of sleep can accelerate the aging process.Plastic surgery is a popular solution, but there's the downtime -- and it does come with risks.Dr. Anthony Youn, America's "holistic plastic surgeon," joins Dr. Friedman in this encore episode from September 2019 to reveal the secrets to looking ten years younger without having to go under the knife. He also discusses his "whole body" approach to restoring youth and shares insights from his newest book, Playing God: The Evolution of a Modern Surgeon.

The stereotype stepparents we saw in the movies growing up are outdated.The stereotype stepparents we saw in the movies growing up are outdated. Step-parents of all genders, blended families, co-parenting, and more are becoming more the norm.Elizabeth Meade is a pediatric hospitalist, the Medical Director of Patient Safety for Pediatrics at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, and a step-parent herself!She joins Melanie Cole in this encore episode from August 2020 to talk about the journey of introducing a new parent figure to children, how and when to discipline as a step-parent, and tips to settle disputes.