Melanie Cole's Health Radio - RadioMD.com
Melanie Cole, MS, covers health news and trends with expert analysis and guests, Mon-Fri 12-1 pm ET
Episodes
July 8, 2016
People are used to major medical insurance covering most of the cost of services. Vision and dental insurance don't work that way.
Dentistry is not considered as a branch of medicine by the federal government. Dentists don't go to medical school, onl...
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July 8, 2016
What are you doing to get in the way of how your body should be moving? Are you sitting in a way that's painful? Do you slouch? Crane your neck to look at your cell phone?The Alexander Technique helps undo the acquired tension that prevents the innate system...
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July 8, 2016
Ayurvedic medicine dates back 5,000 years in India and can easily be integrated into your health care.Ayurveda views everyone as one of three body types or doshas. These predominant types determine what you should eat and natural medicines that work for you. ...
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July 8, 2016
What sort of recovery should you expect after a cosmetic surgery procedure?First, ask your doctor how long you should expect to be in pain. Most procedures take a few days to a week for pain to subside. This is a general guideline. Every person experie...
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July 7, 2016
The work world takes a toll on your body. We all sit far too much when we work at desks and suffer through long commutes, leading to blood clots and terrible posture. Our schedules are overloaded as we try to balance work life with home life. The inc...
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July 7, 2016
Stressful situations activate the "fight or flight" impulses. Your adrenals get kicked into high gear so your body is ready for action.But, if you're constantly under stress, your adrenal glands become taxed. The adrenals are very tiny glands and can...
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July 7, 2016
Some stress is good for your brain. It teaches you how to problem solve under pressure and develops your stress management skills.The problem is that stress can kill memory if you don't work on brain response. Anxiety and stress top the reasons for poor...
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July 6, 2016
Eighty percent of women will have menopause symptoms that affect health and quality of life.If you fall in that group, you may want to talk to your doctor about hormone replacement therapy. When symptoms become cyclical, it's probably time to start. Ty...
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June 30, 2016
We're seeing some of the hottest temperatures on record across the United States. All this heat stirs up ozone and pollutants, irritating your lungs.You can track current air quality with the State of the Air app or by visiting www.airnow.gov. Find out the...
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June 30, 2016
Summer is underway and the kids are out of school. Without the rigors of school scheduling, it’s easy for kids to get lazy and raid the pantry. How can you keep your kids' health on track over the summer?
Physical Activity
Your kid may need motivati...
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June 29, 2016
Your vacation plans probably don't include gaining back the weight you lost. How do you navigate the overwhelming dinner buffets and cozy beaches to keep that weight off?
First, work out first thing in the day. Earn that bloody mary. A simple walk or some t...
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June 29, 2016
Parkinson's disease is a motor system disorder. Some symptoms are trembling, stiffness, slowness and impaired coordination. There is currently no cure for Parkinson's d...Mark as Played
June 23, 2016
As a parent, you may worry about your kids and their exposure to alcohol.But, you can't watch everything they do.
Have an honest conversation with your child before he may go out drinking. Be open and discuss the effects of alcohol on the body. Talk ab...
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June 23, 2016
A father or father figure is important in developing a child's confidence. Daddies encourage risk-taking and help kids sort out how adult relationships should work.But, fathers aren't always available. Divorce, imprisonment, abandonment and death could...
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June 23, 2016
Your oral health affects your entire body. A biologic or holistic dentist considers how dental health contributes to overall health.
Cardiac conditions, diabetes and certain cancers are exacerbated by gum disease. It's important to get regular ...
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June 22, 2016
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June 22, 2016
Plastic surgery can be a great confidence booster. Permanently fixing a cosmetic issue that bothers you does wonders for your self-esteem. But, there are alternatives to adjusting your appearance that don’t require going under the knife.
For perkier and large...
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June 17, 2016
When a loved one has a terminal illness, it is painful to watch them slowly deteriorate. Currently, five states allow the terminally ill to choose when and how they will die.It's important to be able to participate in your loved one's decision, supp...
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June 17, 2016
It is tough to face a breast cancer diagnosis. But, it's important to navigate treatment as soon as possible.
The medical oncologist will go through the terminology, size of tumor and lymph node status. "Infiltrating" or "invasive" mean the breast cancer ce...
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June 17, 2016
When deciding to get breast implants, it’s important to consider all options so you get the breasts you want. A skilled plastic surgeon can talk you through so you can understand what’s best for you.The first major choice is between saline or silicone. Sali...
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