Push through the pain or avoid making it worse?

From professional athletes to weekend warriors, this is a question almost everyone faces at some point. It’s not easy for people who aren’t medically trained to determine how to treat their injury.

Athletes face added pressure to push through the pain and support their team. Nobody wants to spend months nursing an injury.

Unfortunately for those looking for a quick fix, there really isn’t one when it comes to orthopedic injuries. Listening to your body, and not ignoring pain when it occurs, is essential.

Is it a good idea for kids to focus on one sport year-round, or cross-train with different seasonal sports?

What sport leads to the most injuries?

Is physical therapy worth the effort?

In this episode, Dr. G and his guests, Ryan Sullivan, MD, and Matthew Schmitz, MD, discuss the answers to those questions and more.

 

Guests

Ryan Sullivan, MD, FAAOS - Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip & Knee Replacement/Revision Specialist, Edward-Elmhurst Orthopedic Medical Group.

Matthew Schmitz, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, FAAP - Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics, San Antonio Military Medical Center and Team Physician, US National Rugby Team.

 

Resources:

This is how you get carpal tunnel syndrome

Will your back pain just go away?

How to deal with sciatica pain

Is your smartphone a pain in the thumb?

Green, yellow, orange—how a stoplight is helping ortho patients manage pain

Reducing the risk of injury in high school athletes

5 common injuries to avoid as you start running season

5 steps to prevent running injuries

How to know if it’s rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia

Stiff joints? Why you should keep moving with arthritis

Living with chronic pain; is joint replacement worth it?

Hip, hip hooray for options in joint replacement

Hip replacement patient walks out of Elmhurst Hospital hours after surgery

Oak Brook man wake surfs one year after spine surgery

“You truly gave me back my life,” patient tells surgeon after hip replacement

Living with an aching back or a painful ankle injury is difficult — but you have options to feel like yourself again. Learn more about the Edward-Elmhurst Health Orthopedic Center.

Make wellness a priority. Find the right primary care doctor for you.

 

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Can vitamins, minerals and supplements improve your health? Does complementary and alternative medicine help cure disease? Why do so many western healthcare providers feel uncomfortable recommending alternative medicine to their patients?

More than half of adults in the U.S. have reported using supplements (vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc.). Are multivitamins good (or necessary) for you?

Integrative medicine practices such as meditation and herbal treatments are becoming more mainstream, but how much (and who) do they help?

With a dizzying array of dietary supplements to choose from, figuring out what works and what’s safe can be daunting. Is it even worth researching?

Of course, supplements are not magic pills. No one thing will lead to your healthiest life — that takes a mix of healthy mental, physical and spiritual lifestyle choices.

But there is a place in a healthy lifestyle for supplements and alternative medicine. 

In this episode, Dr. G and his guests, Julia Afridi, DO, and Ashwani Garg, MD, will discuss common herbal remedies, dietary supplements and alternative treatments and provide insight on how they can support wellness.

 

Guests

Julia Afridi, DO - Double board-certified in family medicine and integrative holistic medicine, medical director of Integrative Medicine, Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group.

Ashwani Garg, MD - Double board-certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine, medical director of the Physicians Assistant Program at North Central College and member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

 

Resources:

What vitamins do you need?

Can acupuncture help me get pregnant?

Acupuncture to relax and de-stress

Help fight inflammation with these foods

Do you need to take probiotics?

5 things to know about dietary supplements and cancer treatment

Does vitamin D lower my breast cancer risk?

What does vitamin D really do for us?

The secret to buying organic vs non-organic foods

Do you need supplements?

Feel your best every day. Learn more about the Integrative Medicine Clinic at Edward-Elmhurst Health.

Make wellness a priority. Find the right primary care doctor for you.

 

We want to hear from our listeners—you!

Submit your healthy OH-YEAH!

Can vitamins, minerals and supplements improve your health? Does complementary and alternative medicine help cure disease? Why do so many western healthcare providers feel uncomfortable recommending alternative medicine to their patients?

More than half of adults in the U.S. have reported using supplements (vitamins, minerals, herbs, etc.). Are multivitamins good (or necessary) for you?

Integrative medicine practices such as meditation and herbal treatments are becoming more mainstream, but how much (and who) do they help?

With a dizzying array of dietary supplements to choose from, figuring out what works and what’s safe can be daunting. Is it even worth researching?

Of course, supplements are not magic pills. No one thing will lead to your healthiest life — that takes a mix of healthy mental, physical and spiritual lifestyle choices.

But there is a place in a healthy lifestyle for supplements and alternative medicine. In this episode, Dr. G and his guests, Julia Afridi, DO, and Ashwani Garg, MD, will discuss common herbal remedies, dietary supplements and alternative treatments and provide insight on how they can support wellness.

 

Guests

Julia Afridi, DO - Double board-certified in family medicine and integrative holistic medicine, medical director of Integrative Medicine, Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group.

Ashwani Garg, MD - Double board-certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine, medical director of the Physicians Assistant Program at North Central College and member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

 

Resources:

What vitamins do you need?

Can acupuncture help me get pregnant?

Acupuncture to relax and de-stress

Help fight inflammation with these foods

Do you need to take probiotics?

5 things to know about dietary supplements and cancer treatment

Does vitamin D lower my breast cancer risk?

What does vitamin D really do for us?

The secret to buying organic vs non-organic foods

Do you need supplements?

Feel your best every day. Learn more about the Integrative Medicine Clinic at Edward-Elmhurst Health.

Make wellness a priority. Find the right primary care doctor for you.

 

We want to hear from our listeners—you!

Submit your healthy OH-YEAH!

In this episode, Dr. G is joined by Kate Johnson, MD, assistant professor and board-certified psychiatrist at Loyola University Medical Center, and Daryl Wilson, MD, board-certified emergency medicine physician at Edward-Elmhurst Health, to discuss the hidden health dangers of loneliness and isolation.

Can feelings of loneliness lead to mental or physical health problems?

Social connection is a basic human need and it’s important to explore its natural (sometimes complicated) link to good health. What people have experienced during the coronavirus pandemic has really underscored how much people need each other.

Humans have an inherent need for meaningful human connection—it’s as important as food, water and shelter. Isolation can not only lead to mental illness such as depression, it can manifest in physical illness such as heart disease.

Can isolation or loneliness lead to illness? What’s a healthy way to cope with loneliness? Fortunately, humans are resourceful. People can find creative ways to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation and maintain a healthy mind-body connection.

 

Guests

Kate Johnson, MD - assistant professor and board-certified psychiatrist, Loyola University Medical Center.

Daryl Wilson, MD - board-certified emergency medicine physician, Edward-Elmhurst Health.

 

Resources:

How to combat loneliness and protect your health

Depression can take a toll on your body, too

Never a reason: talking with your teen about depression

Depression doesn’t discriminate

Is depression a normal part of getting older?

Laughter as medicine

How to cope with COVID-19 until you get the vaccine

Are you socially well?

Get social new moms. It’s for your own good.

Do you need a social media break?

How introverts and extroverts are handling the pandemic

The first step to feeling better is identifying the problem. Linden Oaks Behavioral Health can help.

Make wellness a priority. Find the right primary care doctor for you.

In this episode, Dr. G is joined by Kimberley Darey, MD, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, and Chief Medical Officer at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, IL; and Syeachia Dennis, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, and Community Medicine Curriculum Director at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, to discuss health issues women would rather avoid talking about.

Can women prevent breast cancer? How can you tell if you’re having a heart attack? If you’re pregnant, should you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Can you breastfeed if you’ve had a beer? When will the hot flashes END?

It’s not weird to have questions about sex, aging or symptoms you’ve never felt before. Women have unique health needs but they’re often busy with family and career, and tend to skimp on personal wellness to focus on caring for others, so they don’t ask. Dr. G and his guests want women to feel empowered to be their own health advocate and ask their doctors those important questions.

Women: invest in your health. Your family and loved ones depend on you, so the gift you give them is your own good health.

 

Guests

Kimberley Darey, MD, FACOG - Board-Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist; Chief Medical Officer, Elmhurst Hospital, Edward-Elmhurst Health.

Syeachia Dennis, MD, MPH, FAAFP - Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine; Community Medicine Curriculum Director; University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

 

Resources:

When should I get a mammogram?

Top 10 reasons women avoid mammograms, and facts to change your mind

My Pap test came back abnormal. Should I be worried?

Fact or fiction: 10 misconceptions about the HPV vaccine

10 questions women should ask about heart disease and stroke

Heart attack signs in women

Choose the right plant-based diet for your heart

What’s normal during pregnancy

Tips to stay healthy during pregnancy

Hot flashes anyone? Answers to your questions about menopause

Your baby, your way. Learn more about our Family Birthing Centers.

Make wellness a priority. Find the right primary care doctor for you.

Drive your health forward at Edward-Elmhurst Health & Fitness.

In this episode, Dr. G is joined by Steven Lome, DO, double board-certified cardiovascular specialist, and Todd Fink, CADC, certified alcohol and drug counselor at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, to discuss the fundamentals of healthy living.

What is the secret of a healthy life? Good health has many facets, and they’re all important. Regular exercise, food choices, mindfulness and spirituality are just the tip of the iceberg. The first step to better health? Making the choice to start the transformation.

But where (and how) to begin pursuit of a healthy lifestyle? Start small. No one can transform their health overnight, and that’s okay. It’s a lifelong process that involves failure, learning and commitment.

How can we boost our immune system? How much exercise do we really need? How can we tell whether we’re stressed? Is spirituality the same as religion (and why is it relevant to health)? Dr. G’s experts tackle these questions and share some tips to help you set yourself up for success.

Are you ready to transform your body, mind and spirit?

 

Guests

Steven Lome, DO - Double board-certified Cardiovascular Disease and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula.

Todd Fink, CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, artist and TEDx speaker.

 

Resources

7 ways to make friends with your worries

Are you socially well?

Choose the right plant-based diet for your heart

What’s so bad about the white stuff?

Working stiff: how to keep moving all day

When it comes to fitness, baby steps are best

Start your path to recovery today. Learn more about Linden Oaks Behavioral Health.

Make wellness a priority. Find the right primary care doctor for you.

Drive your health forward at Edward-Elmhurst Health & Fitness.

Health 360 with Dr. G is a new podcast featuring conversations with health experts that aims to inform and inspire a healthy lifestyle. During each episode, Dr. G, a board-certified internal medicine physician with Edward-Elmhurst Health and his guests take the complex topics and break them down into simpler terms. From physical health to mental health, Dr. G digs into every angle to explain tough topics and inspire healthier living. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when a new episode drops at www.Health360Podcast.com.