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When you think of a pharmacist, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a person in a white coat behind the counter at a drugstore that prepares your medication for you. However, pharmacists do a lot more than that.

The amount of education and specialization pharmacists receive allows them to work as healthcare professionals in different settings and capacities. The rules of what pharmacists can and can't do have dramatically changed over the years, expanding from only creating medication prescribed to now providing healthcare advice, especially in areas of the country where there is a shortage of medical doctors.

In today's episode, we want to shed some light on how pharmacists can be used in a broader way to help alleviate the strain on the healthcare system. From what their training entails and allows them to do, how history has shaped the profession, and some medication education!

To help educate us, we invited Elizabeth Skoy, pharmacist and associate professor at the North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy, to share with Patty Post of Checkable Health what pharmacists do behind the scenes and how the value of the pharmacist is to be a medication expert. Elizabeth explains how she teaches her students to be accessible healthcare providers for patients while serving as integral members of the healthcare team. Most of the work Elizabeth has done has been to advance the pharmacy profession to expand what it means to be a pharmacist.

Tune in to hear an enlightening conversation about an under-utilized profession to get a better picture of how pharmacy is shaping health care today!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What goes on in pharmacy behind the scenes
• Background history of pharmacy
• Pharmacy specialization and education
• How pharmacists are helping rural communities
• What sort of help can pharmacists provide patients
• What is the best way to administer an antibiotic to children
• Dangers of expired medicine in your medicine cabinet
• Does consistency in timing matter when taking medications

To learn more about how the pharmacy profession is being expanded, head to The Center for Collaboration and Advancement in Pharmacy (CAP) NDSU website here!

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Checkable Health is revolutionizing healthcare with fast and accurate at-home test kits, telehealth services, and a line of wellness supplements designed to keep you feeling your best while saving valuable time and money.

At the forefront of home healthcare, Checkable is developing the first FDA-approved at-home strep test. Paired with a proprietary digital telemedicine platform to instantly connect consumers with healthcare professionals, you can skip the doctor's office and start treatment fast, right from the comforts of your home.

Along with the at-home strep test, Checkable offers an array of wellness supplements and a multitude of resources, including podcasts and blogs, to help keep consumers in the know about different aspects of their health from top to bottom. And with more home tests coming soon, Checkable puts treatment options at your fingertips, so you can focus on getting better. Visit checkablehealth.com for more info.

Have you ever gone to the doctor for joint pain or a headache, only to be sent home with a prescription that doesn't help you feel better? Or maybe a physician told you that your symptoms are in your head and to just wait for them to resolve on their own? Most of us have grown up to believe that when health issues occur, there's a pill for that. But extensive research has moved towards more holistic practices that are good for the mind, body, and soul. This is where '"functional medicine" comes in.

On this episode of Checkable Health's podcast, Patty Post joins Dr. Efrat LaMandre, a clinical and functional medicine physician who started a practice called, The Knew Method. Using a personalized approach to health care, Dr. LaMandre shares how she views a patient's symptoms holistically to address what's happening inside the body.

Dr. Efrat LaMandre discusses her integrative methodology and how it differs from mainstream medicine. You'll hear valuable information, such as tips on dealing with ringing in the ears and Hashimoto's disease, as well as how to help prevent dementia and Alzheimer's diseases.

Listen to this informative podcast to learn more about functional medicine and how systemic inflammation may be the underlying issue for your health problems!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The pushback on unfamiliar methods in medicine
• Dr. Efrat LaMandre explains functional medicine
• Her wife's autoimmune disease and starting The Knew Method
• How to start treating patients with this methodology
• Patient responses prescribed life changes
• What does "autoimmune" mean
• Thyroid issues like Hashimoto's
• Elimination diet of The Knew Method
• How they support patients in sticking to their treatment plan
• Dr. Efrat LaMandre's view of seed oils
• Slow progress is still progress
• Long covid symptoms and supplements

Learn more about functional medicine in Dr. Efrat LaMandre's book, It's NOT In Your Head: Your Body Doesn't Feel Right But You Don't Know Why.

Tune in to her podcast, The Knew Method, here!

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Did you know that the opal stone is symbolic of health, healing and resiliency? That's how Tammy Lee, founder of Opal Cool and Onyx Cool, named her health and wellness brands that use plant-based cooling technology for a variety of ailments. Opal Cool focuses on women's issues in every stage of their life, from breastfeeding to menopause.

Tammy is speaking with Patty Post of Checkable Health about Opal Cool's products, as well as Onyx Cool's line of injury repair and recovery products. Both brands make products that are backed by clinical studies to heal sports injuries, soothe breast pain, and relieve pain from hot flashes and reduce their frequency.

Hot flashes are synonym with menopause but there are many of things that can cause them, such as MS (multiple sclerosis) or chemotherapy. These products are also proven to be effective for women or anyone with depleting hormones. Unlike other cooling therapy brands, these "wearable therapies" don't need to be placed in the freezer, are safe to apply directly to the skin, and maintain a cool temperature for a longer period of time than ice.

Tammy is hoping to help women and men with her women-owned company, so tune in to learn more about how these products work and what she's doing to give back!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Tammy explains what Onyx Cool and Opal Cool are and how they help
• Opal Cool's latest women's healthcare product, Gal Pals
• How these products work without going in the freezer
• Clinical studies that back their claims
• Marketing Opal Cool products to women
• Women's health products in the workplace
• Where you can buy Onyx and Opal products
• Success for post-op surgery patients
• Future ventures for Onyx Cool and Opal Cool

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Checkable Health is revolutionizing healthcare with fast and accurate at-home test kits, telehealth services, and a line of wellness supplements designed to keep you feeling your best while saving valuable time and money.

At the forefront of home healthcare, Checkable is developing the first FDA-approved at-home strep test. Paired with a proprietary digital telemedicine platform to instantly connect consumers with healthcare professionals, you can skip the doctor's office and start treatment fast, right from the comforts of your home.

Along with the at-home strep test, Checkable offers an array of wellness supplements and a multitude of resources, including podcasts and blogs, to help keep consumers in the know about different aspects of their health from top to bottom. And with more home tests coming soon, Checkable puts treatment options at your fingertips, so you can focus on getting better. Visit checkablehealth.com for more info.

Addiction is a chronic disease whose sufferers have carried a heavy weight of shame and embarrassment. Still, the push for open discussion has caused a shift in how our society views addiction. For instance, we are now seeing that more and more restaurants and bars have mocktails on the menu, and businesses promote physical activities instead of happy hours.

In North Dakota, there's been a lot of progress in reducing the stigma of addiction, but more work needs to be done. First Lady of North Dakota, Kathryn Burgum, is one of the people spearheading this positive change. She is the only First Lady who uses her platform to advocate for recovery, rallying support by working with Recovery Reinvented.

On this episode of Checkable Health's Podcast, First Lady Kathryn Burgum and Patty Post of Checkable Health share their personal stories and struggles with alcohol and the many benefits they've experienced since recovery. They discuss how addiction is becoming less stigmatized and ways North Dakota is helping rural communities battle this addiction.

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Topics discussed in this episode:

• First Lady of North Dakota Kathryn Burgum and Patty on getting sober
• Benefits of living life without alcohol
• How Drinking induces mental health issues
• Society's changing views on addiction
• The founding and progress of Recovery Reinvented
• Integrating recovery services into business practice
• Enjoying the gifts of her position and keeping boundaries
• Highlights of this year's upcoming Recovery Reinvented Event
• Resources for addiction

Register to attend the Recovery Reinvented Event on November 3rd (it's free!!): https://recoveryreinvented.com/

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The disproportionate research on men's and women's sexual health is astounding, resulting in a lack of education during medical training. Typically, if one has a health issue, we turn to Google or WebMD to get answers — but we all know that leaves us with even more anxiety and confusion about our bodies.

On this episode of Checkable Health's Podcast, Dr. Lyndsey Harper, a Board-Certified Ob/Gyn and Associate Professor of Ob/Gyn for Texas A&M COM, joins Patty Post of Checkable Health to discuss the disparity between men's and women's sexual health information. Dr. Harper also shares why opening up these conversations on emotional well-being, pleasure, menstruation, and more will help create healthy, empowered young girls and women.

As an Ob/Gyn, Dr. Lyndsey Harper noticed a pattern of concerns among her patients, including pain after sex, vaginal dryness, and low sex drive. In fact, research shows that 43% of women have a sexual health concern. Since many of these topics and issues were never discussed in medical school, Dr. Lyndsey wasn't equipped to address them adequately. So, she thought of a new-age way to help. Meet Rosy.

Named in Forbes' Top 53 Women Disrupting Healthcare, Dr. Lyndsey Harper created the Rosy app to give personalized wellness plans for women of all ages and sexual preferences. Each plan brings an evidence-based path to sexual wellness to help women meet their unique goals. From traditional therapies like CBT to surprising evidence-based treatments like erotica, Rosy uses a holistic model to combine medical, mental, and social approaches to treatment.

Tune in for a meaningful discussion on why we need to bring more awareness to women's sexual health issues and how to make the subject less taboo in the doctor's office and at home!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Dr. Lyndsey Harper's background as an Ob/Gyn
• Common sexual health concerns of her patients
• The lack of education and research into women's sexual health
• Cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment
• How the Rosy App works
• Using CBT to shift negative body image
• How Rosy personalizes a wellness plan for each user
• Erotica as an evidence-based intervention
• Making sex and sexual health problems less taboo
• How and when to talk to your children about pleasure and sexual health
• Dr. Lyndsey Harper's recommendations on introducing a pad, tampon, or menstrual cup to your daughter

Learn more about Rosy and Dr. Lyndsey Harper here, and be sure to download the Rosy app!

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Most new parents expect babies and toddlers to sleep well under 12 hours a night, and that seemingly unrealistic number is unattainable. Parents believe that sleep deprivation is just part of the job and struggle to get a descent's night sleep. What if we told you there was a way to get your baby to sleep "like a baby"?

Joining Patty Post on Checkable Health's weekly podcast to discuss the importance of sleep for children (and parents) is Neha Naik. Neha is a certified infant sleep trainer and the founder of Sleepy Cubs, a 1:1 online coaching course for parents on how to sleep train their children based on their own needs and lifestyle.

Neha shares her journey to becoming a certified sleep trainer, including how she got her 5-month-old son to sleep 12 hours a night after just one week of training! She also talks about the many cultural and societal stigmas around sleep training and the common misconceptions contributing to women feeling unsupported.

Tune in to learn more about the science behind sleep training, when it's okay to start sleep training, and the many ways it can benefit you and your baby.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Neha Naik's business, Sleepy Cubs, and becoming a certified sleep trainer
• How Neha first started sleep training her child
• Societal and cultural stigmas around sleep training
• Dangers of sleep deprivation
• Benefits of getting good sleep
• Best age to start sleep training
• How to be successful in sleep training
• Sleep training for toddlers and older children
• Sleep training as a self-soothing act
• Possible positive effects of sleep training
• Neha's sleep training workshops and programs

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Parents, need help getting a better night's sleep? Checkable's Sleep Easy Melatonin Gummies can help.

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Obesity is a complex disease that affects almost half of all adult Americans. In fact, 42% of the US population is considered obese. Obesity can't be treated with one single method. It requires a holistic approach specific to each patient based on individual needs but generally includes prescription medicine, lifestyle changes, therapy, and sometimes surgery.

On this second episode of a two-part series, Patty Post of Checkable Health is back to discuss combating obesity with Physician's Assistant Cody Baxter. In this podcast, PA Baxter describes different medications currently used to treat obesity, including the new and successful class of injectables. As our guest says, "we have to have the intervention meet the intensity of the problem."

Along with weight training and exercise, Cody Baxter also talks about the importance of finding the inner strength to accept progress and not strive for unattainable perfection. With mental health issues and shame often intertwined with obesity, it's easy for one wrong decision to cause you to lose hope and slip back into old habits.

Body image and self-acceptance are key when battling obesity. Negative feelings and self-talk typically begin in childhood for many people, and the patterns surrounding us as adults are often adopted into our lives. Weight loss management doctors like PA Baxter aim to address these underlying issues that come with battling obesity to help people find a path to a healthier life.

This Checkable Health podcast is a must-listen for everyone. Tune in to learn more about obesity and get actionable advice, so you can help break the stigma and find help! Part 1 can be found here.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What the drug CONTRAVE is and how it works
• Patty's success with CONTRAVE
• Telemedicine sites giving more access to medication
• Cody and Patty discuss the new injection medication class for weight loss
• Injectables vs. traditional medications
• Why aren't more people prescribed these new medications?
• Do you have to take anti-obesity medication for life?
• Online resources for obesity treatment
• Cody shares his thoughts on weight loss surgeries
• Misconceptions about bariatric surgery
• The danger of getting back into bad habits
• Childhood trauma and obesity
• The benefits of strength training
• Environment and the importance of support

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Checkable Health is revolutionizing healthcare with fast and accurate at-home test kits, telehealth services, and a line of wellness supplements designed to keep you feeling your best while saving valuable time and money.

At the forefront of home healthcare, Checkable is developing the first FDA-approved at-home strep test. Paired with a proprietary digital telemedicine platform to instantly connect consumers with healthcare professionals, you can skip the doctor's office and start treatment fast, right from the comforts of your home.

Along with the at-home strep test, Checkable offers an array of wellness supplements and a multitude of resources, including podcasts and blogs, to help keep consumers in the know about different aspects of their health from top to bottom. And with more home tests coming soon, Checkable puts treatment options at your fingertips, so you can focus on getting better. Visit checkablehealth.com for more info.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity affects an estimated 41.9% of adults in the United States. In fact, obesity-related conditions are among the leading causes of preventable, premature death. Obesity is not a condition. It is a complex disease that requires more attention and less stigma.

On this first episode of our two-part series, Patty Post of Checkable Health chatted with Physician's Assistant Cody Baxter to share his experience treating obese patients at a family medical clinic. While working with adults, PA Baxter found patterns that harm their progress, including sleeping behaviors and mental health issues.

"As the saying goes, 'you can't outrun the fork,' and obesity is a chronic disease that cannot be treated with a simple diet or exercise," said Baxter. That is why it is so important to address each patient's needs individually and look at their lifestyle and medical history to help them craft a plan for long-term success.

This Checkable Health podcast is a must-listen for everyone, as obesity affects many lives in the US. Tune in to get actionable advice on starting a weight loss journey that will change your life or someone close to you.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Cody Baxter shares how he started his specialty in weight loss management
• How Cody processes new patients to come up with a plan
• Chronic vs. acute obesity
• What factors contributes to obesity
• Sleep hygiene and what it means
• Does Cody recommend taking melatonin for sleep?
• Defining obesity
• The interconnectivity of obesity and mental health
• Cody's strategy to treat obesity in patients
• Exercise and weight loss
• Recommendations for those without access to a weight loss practitioner

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Checkable Health is revolutionizing healthcare with fast and accurate at-home test kits, telehealth services, and a line of wellness supplements designed to keep you feeling your best while saving valuable time and money.

At the forefront of home healthcare, Checkable is developing the first FDA-approved at-home strep test. Paired with a proprietary digital telemedicine platform to instantly connect consumers with healthcare professionals, you can skip the doctor's office and start treatment fast, right from the comforts of your home.

Along with the at-home strep test, Checkable offers an array of wellness supplements and a multitude of resources, including podcasts and blogs, to help keep consumers in the know about different aspects of their health from top to bottom. And with more home tests coming soon, Checkable puts treatment options at your fingertips, so you can focus on getting better. Visit checkablehealth.com for more info.

Welcome to part three of our digital series where we have invited Dr. Nicholas Kardaras to discuss our society's addiction to social media, particularly in young people, and how it has led to higher rates of psychological disorders and an overall dumbing down of society.

Dr. Kardaras is an Ivy league trained psychologist, entrepreneur, and author. He wrote Glow Kids, which is on the New York Times Bestsellers list, as well as his new book that is due to release September 13th this year called Digital Madness.

After recognizing that our country is in a health crisis and how it's due to social media, Dr. Kardaras has been on a mission to educate parents and the public on the psychological implications that unfettered tech use has on young people and what, we as a society, can do to solve our digital madness issue.

We will be talking about what happens to young people on a neurological level and how that manifests physically. As well as a look into the deeper facets of the influence of following influencers online has on personality development and how young people view themselves in comparison, plus much more.

Tune in to get an expert's view on social media addiction and what you can do today to get yourself and your young ones off the screen and into more meaningful social interactions.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Why Dr. Kardaras chose such a heavy title for his book
• Non-pharmacological antidotes to depression
• What are social contagions?
• The rise in psychological disorders due to social media
• Why social media causes depression and other disorders
• A possible solution to all the digital madness
• How social media is creating black and white thinking and its implications
• Importance of in person interaction for young people
• The echochamber of social media algorithms
• What can we do to counteract the toxic influence of social media
• How parents can promote their kids to turn off their devices
• The missing piece of creativity and curiosity
• Dumbing down of our society
• How much does an average YouTuber actually make?

For more information on what Dr. Nicholas Kardaras is up to, head to his website here!

Dr. Kardaras' book Digital Madness is available September 13th on Amazon and we will be giving away a copy to a lucky audience member once it is released!

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Our children's safety is our highest priority. From a young age we are immersed in every aspect of their lives, however, as they grow older, there is a piece that we have been shut off from, and that is the digital world of our children.

Everything is so easily accessible through our devices, and children are getting devices at such a young age. All that access can be great learning and social tools, but they can also be extremely dangerous to young people who don't quite understand how they can experience danger virtually.

As parents it is our job to be involved in their digital life, but how do you do that when most of the parents parenting children these days haven't experienced growing up with all this access to peers and the rest of the world?

Well, that's where Bark comes along! Bark is an online monitoring, blocking, and filtering system parents can use to keep an eye on their children's social media presence and their lives online to help protect them from possible dangers. This tool has been proven to be extremely successful in being able to keep tabs on children's online activity while still maintaining trust and autonomy with your child.

Who better to come and speak to us about this than Tania Jordan, the chief marketing officer and chief parenting officer at Bark Technologies. However, her most important title is Mom! Tania has been featured on every major news network, as well as a contributor to so many different publications, and is a renowned contributor in the digital parenting space.

Tania is extremely knowledgeable on the ins and outs of dozens of social media platforms and how they can affect your child. Whether it be cyber bullying or screen time, online predators, or even sexting, Bark has the ability to mitigate the risks of all of these.

Tune in to hear how Bark can help you and your children have a healthy and safe online experience!