Be Well with Crossover Health

Most people think eye exams are for vision assessment, eye glasses or contacts.  But, when eye doctors are looking at your eye health, they have a view into your overall health. Dr. Annie Low, Crossover’s Optometry Program Manager explains how routine eye exams often discover early signs of serious health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and potentially cancer. 

Add to that, if you’re a heavy screen user (who isn’t?), you may experience eye fatigue and strain. Fortunately, Annie shares her expert advice on how to beat the symptoms of headaches, eye strain (do blue light blocking glasses actually work?), and dry eyes (avoid redness relief drops!) to keep your eyes healthy throughout the day.

Sadly, there are many forms of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and there are also many reasons why the abused often stay in the relationship. "Violence" is not limited to the physical intent to hurt a partner—it also includes sexual (non-consent, threats), stalking, and emotional abuse. Jennifer Gaskins, a Licensed Psychologist at Crossover, joins Danielle to discuss the signs of IPV, the stressors that contribute to higher risk, and how a victim can receive help (or how a friend can give help). Hear how Jen guides her patients through mental health therapy, her research on people's perceptions, and the factors that could minimize IPV. And, let’s keep passing this message along, to give hope for those who are suffering in silence.

If you or someone you know may be experiencing Intimate Partner Violence, please take action immediately.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org  

After the delivery of her child, our guest suffered from postpartum uterine atony, a precursor to a life-threatening hemorrhage which has fueled her quest for education and advocacy for women’s health. Serious or life-threatening maternal morbidity (development of a medical condition before, during, or after childbirth) affects about 60,000 women in the U.S. each year, and those numbers are increasing. But why? Melanie Odeleye, MD joins Dan to bring this important topic to the table for expecting parents and medical communities. They discuss potential pregnancy-related complications, community resources needed for lowering mortality rates around childbirth, and why Black populations are most at risk, which includes her own city of Detroit. Maternal vulnerability is complicated and multi-faceted, so Melanie wants to shine a light on the history and factors that contribute to these health disparities—to reverse the trend.

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• Learn more at crossoverhealth.com 
• @crossoverhealth on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Daniel Lord, DC CCSP on LinkedIn

All sexually transmitted infections are preventable and treatable, and most are curable. Preventing the  spread of Sexually Transmitted Infections can be done with the three T’s – talk, test, and treat. Crossover Registered Nurse Angela Rayo strives to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding STIs by encouraging her patients to speak openly with their healthcare providers and partners. If you’ve been hesitant to talk about sexual wellness with your health care team or partner, Angela breaks down who should be tested, what to expect during a screening, and how often.

Stick to the end to hear what Angela has been re-watching in preparation for its next season, her guilty pleasure, and her new healthy habit for 2022 (health coach approved!).

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• @crossoverhealth on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Daniel Lord, DC CCSP on LinkedIn

Staying committed to an active lifestyle isn’t always easy.  Fitness Coaches on your Crossover care team will help you map out a plan and keep you on track. In this episode of the Be Well podcast, Crossover Fitness Coach Brendon Rearick shares how he and his team tailor fitness plans based on your goals, schedules, and needs.

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• Learn more at crossoverhealth.com 
• @crossoverhealth on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Daniel Lord, DC CCSP on LinkedIn

It’s a dietitian takeover! Co-host Danielle Heuseveldt, Crossover Health Coach Program Manager and Camilla Lee, Health Coach, are both Registered Dietitians and joined Dan to dive deep on how to approach realistic weight loss goals—for ourselves, not society. It’s more complicated than “calories in, calories out”, and is influenced by our relationships with food and exercise. Learn how a certified health coach can help you set up personalized systems and routines to help you get there.

In the rapid fire round, Camilla tells us which NPR podcast she's listening to, the treat she’s been enjoying on a weekly basis (minus the guilt!), and how she sets up for success every morning.

Managing weight can be overwhelming for most people, but it may be even more so for those suffering from anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.

As part of our four part series, Crossover Psychologist Cratissa Schley explains how many individuals who are struggling with mental wellness are prone to weight gain due to certain medications, the sedentary effects of depression, and turning to food for comfort. Cratissa also shares her own experience with postpartum depression and how the support she received was successful.

Stick to the end to hear Dr. Cratissa has been tuning into (hmmm….psychological thrillers?), her seasonal guilty pleasure (who doesn’t have one?), and the life hack that keeps her hydrated. 

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• Learn more at crossoverhealth.com 
• @crossoverhealth on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Daniel Lord, DC CCSP on LinkedIn
• Wash Day Podcast with Dr. Cratissa

Our four-part weight management series with four of our Crossover providers—a doctor, a psychologist, a health coach and a fitness coach—kicks off with physician Dr. Bob Pampin.      Prior to becoming  board certified in bariatric (weight loss) medicine, Bob came to realize that most of the illnesses he saw in his patients were related to poor diet, stress, and sedentary behavior patterns, and that he could do something about it. He shares a real-life example of how one patient was able to decrease their risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers while helping them achieve their weight goal (and get them off meds!).

Stick to the end to hear Dr. Bob’s taste in music, his favorite pastime to get home renovation inspo,  and the recipe for his daily nutrient-packed smoothie.

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• Learn more at crossoverhealth.com 
• @crossoverhealth on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Daniel Lord, DC CCSP on LinkedIn

If you’ve considered how a healthcare membership can be a better solution for you–compared to the healthcare and lifestyle resources you can get in your community—we’ve got  our CEO, Scott Shreeve, MD, to walk you through it. His vision and passion for changing the way we engage in our health is contagious. He and Dan reflect on the conversations we've had with our providers who can now use this platform to reach more people who may not otherwise have access. This “force multiplier” encourages many to build trusting relationships and empower people to be more proactive about their health. To get a team behind your health journey. Tune in to hear some of his favorite Be Well episodes, his New Year’s resolution, and a sneak peek on his p̶r̶e̶d̶i̶c̶t̶i̶o̶n̶s̶ realities for 2022.
 
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• Learn more at crossoverhealth.com 
• @crossoverhealth on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Daniel Lord, DC CCSP on LinkedIn
• @scottshreeve on Twitter

We see it all the time— it’s easy to get overwhelmed and overlook our own needs, especially when caring for others comes first. Self-care is not selfish, it’s “putting your own oxygen mask on first” so that you can be there in your best form. It’s being healthy in body, mind and spirit so that you can enjoy the life you create, be the person you want to be, and accomplish the things you want and need to do. In this episode you’ll hear from Crossover Registered Nurse, Karista Flynn, on how she helps our members to nourish all aspects of self-care (physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual) through intention setting and boundary setting (taking space for yourself!).

Stick to the end of the podcast to learn more about Karista’s own podcast with her best friend, her festive guilty pleasure, and her favorite method of self-care. 

Resources

• The Earthing Movie
• Dr. Emoto’s Water Experiment 
• Love Always, Self Podcast