When our feet aren’t properly cared for, we’re setting ourselves up for injury and other challenges.

Taking a closer look at our feet can help us take care of health issues we may not have noticed otherwise.

What’s the best way to maintain good foot health? Look at your feet. Really look at them. Things like corns, calluses, toenail fungus and ingrown nails can cause difficulty walking, which could trigger a fall that could result in an injury.

Got pain? Evaluate your shoes first. An ill-fitting or older shoe can also cause pain that could be fixed simply by wearing more supportive shoes.

Keeping an eye on your feet can also help alert you to deeper health issues. Swelling, cold feet, numbness or tingling, sores that won’t heal – these symptoms can point to other diseases that affect your overall health. 

Keeping your feet healthy is more important than you may think.

In Episode 66, Dr. G and his guest, Allison Cheney, DPM, discuss common foot problems, how to prevent and treat them, and why foot health is so vital.

 

Guest

Allison Cheney, DPM – Board-certified podiatric surgeon and owner of AllCare Foot and Ankle.

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Joint replacement can help relieve pain and enable you to live a fuller, more active life. Almost 1.25 million hip and knee replacement surgeries were performed in 2019 in the U.S.

Total joint replacement is a surgical procedure where parts of an arthritic or damaged joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic or ceramic device called a prosthesis, which is designed to replicate the movement of a normal healthy joint.

How can you tell when joint replacement is necessary? How risky is the surgery? How bad is it if you don’t replace a damaged joint?

If you are or someone you love is contemplating joint replacement surgery, this episode is essential.

In Episode 65, Dr. G and his guest, Denis Williams, M.D., discuss and answer frequently asked questions about joint replacement surgery.

 

Guest

Denis Williams, M.D. – Board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Swedish Medical Group; Chairman, Department of Surgery at Swedish Hospital.

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As we age, our bodies sometimes develop conditions that let us know we’re not as young as we used to be.

Arthritis is one of those conditions. But while joint pain is more common in older adults, arthritis also develops in younger adults and children.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arthritis affects about 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. Unfortunately, arthritis symptoms are often dismissed, which causes a delay in treatment.

Arthritis can be any kind of joint pain or damage to a joint. In fact, pain is the most common initial symptom, though people often live with the pain until it becomes debilitating.What causes arthritis? Your physician can get to the root cause, but some things that can cause it include genetics, age, environmental factors and physical conditions, like obesity, diabetes or high cholesterol. 

In Episode 64, Dr. G and his guest, Nisha Dsilva, D.O., discuss the symptoms and causes of arthritis as well as how to ease the pain.

 

Guest

Nisha Dsilva, DO – Board-certified rheumatologist, Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group.

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Weight is a topic that sparks an emotional reaction in almost everyone.

But for some, weight and eating can become the focus of a serious disorder.

An estimated 20 million Americans have or have had an eating disorder at some time in their lives. 

An eating disorder can impact a person’s daily functioning and affect their relationships, work or school.

Eating disorders are serious mental health disorders that can lead to behaviors with major health consequences. 

Eating disorders can be secretive, hidden from family and even physicians. They’re dangerous, but help is readily available.

How would you know if someone you love has an eating disorder? What puts people at risk for eating disorders? 

In Episode 63, Dr. G and his guests, Jacqueline Sierzega, PsyD, and Katie O’Donnell, LCSW, CADC, discuss the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, how they develop and what can be done to help people who are struggling with an eating disorder.

 

Guests

Jacqueline Sierzega, PsyD – Board-certified clinical psychologist, manager of eating disorder services and doctoral training, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health.

Katie O’Donnell, LCSW, CADC – Licensed clinical social worker and certified drug and alcohol counselor, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health.

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One-size-fits-all doesn’t work well when it comes to healthcare.

Every patient is different. That’s why precision medicine, or personalized medicine, is so valuable. It takes an individualized approach, using a combination of the patient’s genetics, family medical history and lifestyle to determine the best treatment. 

While the role of precision medicine in day-to-day healthcare today is relatively focused on cancer treatment, docs and researchers hope this approach will expand to all areas of health and become the standard of care in years to come. 

What promises does precision medicine offer now and in the future?

In Episode 62, Dr. G and his guest, Peter Hulick, M.D., discuss precision medicine and what it means for the future of healthcare.

 

Guest

Peter Hulick, MD – Double board-certified internist and clinical geneticist, NorthShore University HealthSystem.

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Sudden cardiac arrest was thrust into the national spotlight in January, when Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after a tackle.

Thankfully, the team’s medical staff began immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and restored his heartbeat, actions Hamlin’s doctors credited with saving his life.

As an elite athlete, is his situation unique?

Sudden cardiac arrest is a major public health problem. It’s a condition where the heart stops beating without warning and can lead to death in minutes if the person doesn’t get help right away.

Chances of survival are 10-15 percent when it happens outside of a hospital. Yet, early recognition and effective CPR can double or triple the chance of survival. CPR is, quite possibly, the most important skill a non-medical person should know.

Are there symptoms or warning signs of a cardiac arrest? Who is at risk?

In Episode 61, Dr. G and his guest Moeen Saleem, M.D., discuss the facts about cardiac arrest, why it’s vital that people learn how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, how to provide effective CPR and how to use an Automatic External Defibrilator (AED).

Guest

Moeen Saleem, MD – Double board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, Midwest Cardiovascular Institute; Director of the Electrophysiology Lab at Edward Hospital.

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Obesity is more complicated than just overeating. Multiple factors contribute to the condition, making it a complex problem to solve.

It’s a chronic disease that requires long-term, structured management. Unfortunately, obesity is often underdiagnosed and undertreated.

It’s understandable, given the societal stigma of obesity, to feel offended if your doctor raises the issue of weight. But your doctor isn’t trying to shame you—obesity is a legitimate health concern that can lead to serious problems like diabetes.

It’s a sensitive topic. But if you need to lose weight and aren’t sure how to do it or have tried everything you can think of without success, involve your physician. Doctors understand the science behind weight loss and can be valuable partners in finding a solution that works for you.

In Episode 60, Dr. G and his guests Neha Shah, MD, and Ryan Headley, MD, discuss obesity treatment options and answer frequently asked questions about weight loss.

 

Guests

Neha Shah, MD – Triple board-certified obesity medicine specialist, lifestyle medicine specialist and internal medicine physician; Endeavor Weight Loss Management, Edward-Elmhurst Health.

Ryan Headley, MD – Board-certified general surgeon and bariatric surgeon; Suburban Surgical Associates/Suburban Metabolic Institute; Endeavor Weight Loss Management, Edward-Elmhurst Health.

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Gyms are filled with people who understand exercise is an essential part of good health. Who doesn’t want to build muscle, gain speed and increase agility?

There’s a large difference between the average person’s workout and a professional athlete’s workout, but we can still learn from the pro’s training regimen.

Is there a race you’re planning to run? A basketball league you want to join? Setting a fitness goal is the first step to improving your performance. Get organized – set your goal, then plan out your weeks full of workouts designed to help you meet it.

How’s your sleep? What do you eat? Healthy lifestyle habits should supplement your exercise routine. 

When it comes to fitness performance, what can amateurs learn from the pros?

In Episode 59, Dr. G and his guest, David Williams, former national team player and strength and conditioning coach for USA Rugby, share tips to take your fitness to the next level.

Guest

David Williams – Former national team player and strength and conditioning coach for USA Rugby.

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Men don’t cry—showing emotion is weak.

Men must stay tough, physically and emotionally.

Sound familiar? The male stereotype in our culture certainly leans toward the strong, silent type. But is it healthy? Historically, boys have been called out for behavior that doesn’t match society’s definition of manhood. 

But is it causing toxic masculine traits to take hold? And how do we reverse the trend?

The meaning and depth of masculinity differs between cultures and time periods. To better understand what healthy masculinity is, it’s helpful to understand how masculinity becomes toxic.

What is healthy masculinity and why is it important?

In Episode 58, Dr. G and his guest, Todd Fink, CADC, discuss masculine traits and how to encourage men to be their true selves.

 

Guest

Todd Fink, CADC – Certified alcohol and drug counselor at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health; Artist & TEDx speaker; Host of The Kind Mind podcast.

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Whether you’re 80 or 8, good oral health is the foundation of good overall health. Most adults say they plan to visit the dentist within the coming year, but only 37 percent of adults have actually seen their dentist within the last year.

Remember this: If your teeth aren’t healthy, your overall health could suffer.

Developing your own routine or ritual for maintaining oral health at home is key. Start with the basics: brush and floss twice a day for a few minutes. If it’s a habit, you’ll keep doing it.The same way it’s important to check in with your primary care physician for an annual physical, it’s important to visit the dentist. Even if nothing hurts and your teeth feel fine—don’t wait until you’re in pain or there’s a problem.

In fact, your dentist can see signs of diseases like sleep apnea, cancer or diabetes just by looking in your mouth. If you haven’t been to the dentist in a long time, don’t be afraid to go back. Today’s dentistry isn’t like it was when you or your parents were kids—it’s more technologically advanced and much less scary.

In Episode 57, Dr. G and his guest, Keven Wells, DDS, dispel the myths about dentistry and share inside information about what dentists can see in your mouth, the best tools and techniques (should you brush your tongue?) and how checkups can keep you healthy.

 

Guest

Keven Wells, DDS – Dentist, founder and owner of Living Well Dental Group. 

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