Healthy Talk

If you've ever experienced a panic attack, you know how trapped, scared, and uneasy you can feel.

Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder where you have repeated attacks of intense fear or nervousness that something bad will happen.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, a panic attack is a quick, intense fear and discomfort that includes the following symptoms: sweating, nausea, feelings of chocking, chest pain, trembling, chills, and shortness of breath.

What are some ways you can manage your panic attacks without having to use medications?

Listen in as Dr. Mike discusses panic attacks, the medications that are used to treat it, and the other ways you can manage your panic attacks without drugs.

Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

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Will face creams with regular collagen work better than moisturizers?

One thing that has been shown to keep your skin healthy is an over-the-counter moisturizer. Adding collagen into your moisturizer won't necessarily make it better or work any differently than your moisturizer.

Instead, you might want to consider taking collagen in a different form, like a supplement.

If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at [email protected] or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

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I've been battling psoriasis for years. In my latest effort, I went on Humira. I had a flare which is not going away. My new dermatologist recommended Stelara. However, I'm leary about another biologic. Is there anything else you could recommend? Also, how do biologics work?

Biologics are just antibodies that your body naturally makes. In a lab, you can synthesize this protein and concentrate it in a pill/injection. It specifically targets a foreign protein in your body to help reduce the inflammatory reaction.

However, these two drugs remove TNFA, which are immune signaling molecules and very important to your body's optimal functioning. 

Dr. Mike recommends BASWE (non-GMO whey protein isolate).

If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at [email protected] or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Suicide can be complex.

Sometimes, you never it see it coming in your loved ones.

Other times, you've witnessed firsthand the emotional highs and lows.

You might have also noticed a pattern of unhealthy addictions.

If you're struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, it might seem easier to find ways to self-heal, like drinking or using drugs to ease the symptoms.

In fact, according to Dual Diagnosis, depression in combination with addiction is one of the highest risk factors for suicide.

What's the link between suicide and addiction?

Dr. Adele Ryan McDowell joins Dr. Mike to discuss the correlation between suicide and addiction, as well as how you can properly seek help.

Depression causes symptoms of consistent sadness, helplessness, loss of motivation, loss of interest, change in sleep patterns and change in eating habits.

Signs of suicide risk include changes in mood and/or behavior and discussing or joking about suicide.

According to the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, more than 30,000 Americans commit suicide every year, and in the U.S. alone there is a suicide every 13 minutes.

How can you spot the risk factors of suicide?

Adele Ryan McDowell, PhD, joins Dr. Mike to discuss the global epidemic of suicide, as well as how you can spot the risk factors.

It's hard to miss the buzz surrounding "fat" and how it can increase your risk of serious health issues like diabetes, obesity and heart disease.

Recently, studies found that fat cells in obese people act differently than the fat cells in leaner people.

If you're obese, you lose certain enzymes that are needed to help break down fat and eventually burn it for energy.

How can you stop the fat cycle?

Listen in as Dr. Mike explains how fat functions in your body and how it works differently if you're obese or overweight.

Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

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What are your feelings on carnitine? After the research linking it to TMAO and heart disease, what say you?

Carnitine is a substance found in your body that turns fat into energy. Recently, research was suggesting that red meat and egg consumption releases carnitine in the gut which allows gut bacteria to produce TMAO (trimethylamine-N-oxide; a gut flora-dependent metabolite that contributes to heart disease).

However, the way it was phrased in the media's headlines was misleading. Usually, when a study like this comes out, researchers at Life Extension will look into the study to conclude if there are flaws, or whether or not the study is legit.

If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at [email protected] or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans.

Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:

What has more sugar content, red or white wine?

This depends on the type of wine and not so much the color. For example, moscato and riesling are sweeter wines which have more sugars than drier wines. Dry reds like pinot noir have .06 grams of sugar, Merlot .74 grams of sugar, cabernet has .75 grams of sugar. Dry white wines like pinot grigio have .6 grams of sugar.

I have a gold cap molar next to a large filling and now have a deep pocket between the capped tooth and the tooth that has the filling. I've been told the filling is too large to replace and the tooth should be capped as well. If I get the tooth capped, should I get the filling removed in the first tooth?

Assuming that the fillings have silver mercury, then yes you should get those removed. They should be replaced with other alternatives or capped.

Will the cap help fix the deep pocket?

Unfortunately no, it won't. The reason why you have this deep pocket is probably due to an infection which caused some inflammation and this pocket. You might want to try oil pulling.

My son had an operation as a newborn for the narrowing of the aorta. Now, he's 28 and coughs a lot in his sleep. Does he need another operation?

The best answer Dr. Mike can give you is to have him see his doctor. He might want to mention a procedure MRA, which is angiogram to see if there's any narrowing issues.

If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at [email protected] or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Presbyopia is a natural part of the aging process of your eyes.

This condition causes blurred vision while trying to read or work on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. It can occur as early as your 40s.

Up until now, options for patients in the U.S. with near vision loss have been limited to reading glasses, bifocals or surgical procedures that compromise patients' distance vision and offer no guarantee of lasting success.

What is the breakthrough treatment that can help cure presbyopia?

Dr. Tom Tooma joins Dr. Mike to discuss presbyopia and the newest treatment options available.

Just as your body and mind age, so do your eyes.

This can be concerning, because the ability to see may rank number-one as the most important of all your senses.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 22 million Americans have cataracts, 2.3 million Americans have glaucoma, and 3.2 million Americans have dry eye syndrome.

What are some signs of aging eyes that you should be looking out for?

Dr. Tom Tooma shares the signs of aging eyes and when you should seek medical attention.