Alternative medicine is what we have been focusing our conversation on lately; so, today we brought on Reiki master/teacher and R.N. Kathy Cueva. Reiki is a light touch healing and relaxation technique that eases pain, anxiety, and stress. It improves sleep and puts the body into balance. Find out how to seek Reiki help and become balanced in your life today.

Kathleen Cueva:
Kathy has been a Reiki practitioner in the San Diego area since 2007. She spent 17 years as a nurse in the ICU and Emergency Department.
Her areas of expertise include:
Co-owner, Reiki Wind, L.L.C.
Level III, Healing Touch
Certified, Animal Reiki Practitioner
Master Level Hara Healing Practitioner
President (2011-2015), San Diego Reiki Corps
Certified, Chakra Wisdom Healing
Reiki Master Instructor, Sharp Memorial Hospital
Reiki Practitioner, Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Teacher, Grossmont Adult School, Reiki Super Saturday
Member, Energy Medicine Professional Association

What is functional medicine? Find out today when you join the conversation with expert Monsi Shah, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, as well as  investment specialist. Dr. Shah believes functional medicine is the future. It provides a more patient-based care program and addresses what is best for the patient’s lifestyle. Currently, our healthcare system is a reactive system, as opposed to a functional medicine system, which is a proactive system. Join us today to learn how your health journey can benefit from functional medicine. 

She has spent crucial years of her life exploring different cultures and travelling to new cities doing adventurous activities and connecting with communities on a spiritual level. Her life experiences are extremely diverse and dynamic. She has passion for health, wellness, travel, nature and adding immense value to her clients' lives. All throughout her life she has been passionate about helping others and lifting others through her services and support. Her happiness lies in doing good for mother earth & giving back to the community. After studying extensively in the field of medicine her interest gradually geared towards the power of lifestyle medicine, prevention, anti-aging, epigenomics and actually being able to monetize  these concepts and having passive incomes. She believes that financial freedom comes from the type of life we create for ourselves and the choices we make. We are what we eat and practice in our day to day life. We are only one choice away from a completely different life.

She is here to discuss various topics on health ,wellness, spiritual entrepreneurship, passive incomes and Financial freedom with the power of shift in mindset and inner work along with lifestyle medicine. 

Up until recently, Western Traditional Medicine was the norm in the USA. But in reality, for the rest of the world there have been alternatives to what we know as medicine. There are other options that have been out there for many years, like naturopathic medicine, functional medicine and many more. Today we are going to have an in-depth conversation of different types of alternative medicines that exist and if they will be beneficial and coexist with your existing medical journey. Tune in today to learn of your options and how to choose an alternative healthcare practitioner. 

For the most part we do not know what causes autoimmune disease. We do not know the specific factors that initiate the process which ultimately leads to that disease. We have only been understanding these factors since the mid 1950s. Today we are going to define what it is, what factors cause these diseases, and what we can do about them. Why is it so scary to have an autoimmune disorder? Why does your body attack itself? Tune in today to learn more about today’s not so uncommon disease.

 Are you hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic? You need to find your balance when it comes to blood sugar. Today we talk about what is normal and why it is important to keep your blood sugar in equilibrium. If your blood sugar is too low or too high, it can be very dangerous. At the conclusion of the show, we will talk about how to improve balance with your blood sugar and also address life in general. 

Today we want to address two major trends in healthcare. With our seniors living longer and with fewer healthcare workers available, we will discuss the technology that exists currently and that is projected in the future to support this gap in physical care. 

Our guest will also address call monitoring, a medical alert system for people in immediate need. We will talk about changes in this industry and how important response times are when a problem arises.

Joining us today is our guest Laura Aiello, Director of Strategy at LifeStation. She has extensive knowledge in technology and post care in the healthcare industry. 

Laura Aiello, LifeStation, Director of Strategy

Laura Aiello is Director of Strategy at LifeStation, a leading provider of medical alert and senior care services. Laura has been in the life safety industry for more than 10 years with experience in marketing, product management, business development, and account management. Laura is the foremost expert in the industry in providing medical alert systems through Medicaid, Medicare, and other government-funded programs.

She has partnered with the most innovative insurance companies, hospitals, and healthcare providers to improve outcomes for seniors and their loved ones. With a focus on safety from falls, reducing readmissions, and connecting loved ones through modern technology, Laura spends her time customizing solutions for every need on the healthcare spectrum.

Laura is widely recognized as a leading voice in the medical alert industry and has presented at numerous tradeshows and conferences. Laura’s deep knowledge combined with her unique ability to connect with diverse audiences of case managers, clinicians, and executives make her a valuable addition to your conference program.

Areas of Expertise:

• Medical Alert and the Social Determinants of Health

• Filling in the Gaps:  Making Connections to Reduce Social Isolation

• Reducing Readmissions through Enhancing the Social Network

In addition to her work with LifeStation, Laura has been a Senior Advisor to the Medical Alert Monitoring Association (MAMA) since its founding, responsible for organizing the annual meeting and tradeshow.

A New Jersey native, Laura holds a bachelor’s of science degree from Monmouth University.

Joining us today in the conversation is Dr. James Kim, Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Echo Cardiology. Cardiovascular disease is the Number 1 killer in the world. That being said, we assume everyone has been affected personally by this disease at some point in their life. How do you deal with heart health? What can you do to live your best life? What is the best way to avoid this possible fate? Listen today and learn all about heart health. 

The conversation today is focused on preventive healthcare and recognition regarding when your body is changing. There are many different types of health screenings; which one is best for you? When do you need to start going for regular checkups and physicals? At what age do you need cancer screenings? These are all questions that will be answered in today’s show; tune in for the shortest hour of the week. 

Today we are addressing questions that our listeners have asked! You ask; we answer! As stated in the previous episode, the concepts included  in omics (fields of study in biological sciences that end with “omics,” such as genomics, proteomics, and others) and how much these fields can impact health are valuable. With the new science information that is available, medicine has expanded its scope to personalize medicines, diet, and exercise to benefit you as you age. Tune in today for an in-depth conversation to learn how research has developed to help you age better.

Today we are addressing questions that our listeners have asked! You ask; we answer! As stated in the previous episode, the concepts included  in omics (fields of study in biological sciences that end with “omics,” such as genomics, proteomics, and others) and how much these fields can impact health are valuable. With the new science information that is available, medicine has expanded its scope to personalize medicines, diet, and exercise to benefit you as you age. Tune in today for an in depth conversation to learn how research has developed to help you age better.