Humarian Health

Our guest this week is Joan Pagano, personal trainer and author of Strength Training: Exercises for Women. Joan joins Amy and Dr. B. to talk about how our bodies change as we get older and how our fitness routines should be changing as we do. She discusses why cardiovascular is only part of the fitness equation, what else we should be doing to have a well-rounded workout, and why strength training, flexibility, and balance are all important components of a well-rounded fitness routine. She also touches on workouts for men vs. women, some common myths of strength training, common stretching mistakes, and how to train for balance. You can find more on Joan and her fitness knowledge on her website https://www.joanpaganofitness.com. You can buy Strength Training: Exercises for Women on her website, amazon.com, and wherever books are sold.

Our guest this week is Megan Gilmore, executive director of Lark’s Song. Megan is a professional coach with a focus on positive psychology. Megan sits down with Amy and Dr. B. to chat about how she got into professional coaching and what led to the creation of Lark’s Song. She talks about the mission of Lark’s Song and how it helps clients to overcome obstacles and challenges on the way to wellbeing that they might not be able to overcome by themselves. Megan also describes the benefits of positive psychology, why habit formation is such an important component of professional coaching, some of the major differences between coaching and counseling, and why clients are the best experts on themselves.

On this week’s show, Dr B. is joined by author and veterinarian Dr. Jessica Vogelsang with Pawcurious to discuss pain related to Animal Pain Awareness Month. They discuss how to recognize when an animal is in pain, acute pain vs. chronic pain, why certain breeds of animals are better at enduring pain than others, and why the stoic animals are the ones we need to keep the closest eye on. Dr Vogelsang discusses how the pet’s role in the family has changed family dynamics and priorities over time, and how this has helped raise awareness for chronic and acute pain in pets. She talks about some common signs that a pet might be in pain, like cats that stop using the litter box, large dogs that seem to be slowing down, or animals with decreased appetites. She also talks about current treatments to manage chronic pain in animals, why opioids are typically used only as a last resort, and why the best preventative measure is making sure your pet is at a healthy weight. Dr. B. asks about the CBD oil craze and if the veterinary community has found it to be a valuable tool for animals. Dr. Vogelsang discusses the ethical conundrum of euthanasia in animals and the importance of finding a veterinarian trained in palliative care for animals facing end-of-life scenarios. They end by discussing the exciting prospects of telemedicine and why it could prove to be important in the future of hospice care. You can find more from Dr. Vogelsang at pawcurious.com.

Our guest this week is Dr. Elizabeth Shaw, a local veterinarian who specializes in cats. Dr. Shaw sits down with Amy and Dr. B to discuss feline enrichment, which is finding ways to provide cats with a sense of engagement, decrease boredom, and keep them mentally stimulated. Dr. Shaw covers a wide range of topics, such as importance of moisture rich diets, putting distance between food bowls and water bowls, walking cats with harnesses, fresh sunshine, cat cafes, cat tunnels and free floating shelves, laser pointers, music, declawing vs. trimming, cardboard boxes, scratching pads, plants for olfactory enrichment, and how micro-chipping can keep your cat safe and healthier. To learn more about feline enrichment, Dr. Shaw suggests consulting the Winn Feline Foundation. She also recommends checking out the Ohio State University indoor pet campaign at indoorpet.osu.edu/cats.

On this week’s show, Amy and Dr. B. are joined by Sara Hemmick, athletic trainer and owner of Myo-Fit. Sara joins the cast to talk about athletic training and how Myo-Fit differs from normal athletic training by specializing in manual therapy, or manipulative therapy. She educates us on the difference between manual therapy and physical therapy, why it’s so important to properly distinguish between the two, why manual therapy is so much more important in today’s world than it was 30 years ago and why her catch phrase is “soften, lengthen, strengthen.” Sara also talks about some of the instrument-assisted treatments she uses, like cupping and scraping. She outlines the benefits of these treatments and explains why controlled inflammation can be beneficial.

Our guest this week is Patty Pavey, a local hypnotist. Patty joins Amy and Dr. B to talk about how she got into hypnosis, what exactly hypnosis is, who can and should look to hypnosis, what hypnosis actually feels like, how hypnosis differs from meditation, what kinds of issues hypnosis can help with, and what a typical hypnosis session looks like. Also, what in the world is a golf hypnotist?

Our guest this week is Vijaya Nair, MD, and author of Prevent Cancer, Strokes, Heart Attacks & Other Deadly Killers. Dr. Nair joins Amy and Dr. B to discuss her education in Eastern and Western medicines and how it affects the way she practices medicine today. The gang talks about pharmaceuticals and natural alternatives, inflammation and oxidation, and what diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and arthritis have in common. They also cover how diet affects disease, anti-inflammatory foods, and non-dietary ways to stay healthier and free of inflammation. You can find Prevent Cancer, Strokes, Heart Attacks & Other Deadly Killers on amazon.com and wherever books are sold.

On this week’s episode, Dr. B is joined by Dani Landolt, the chief marketing officer for Leader Dogs for the Blind. Dani and Dr. B talk about how she moved from sports marketing to sales to the pet industry and spend some time discussing the background and mission behind Leader Dogs for the Blind. Dani describes the three main services offered by Leader Dogs for the Blind, namely guide dog training (including a dedicated deaf/blind Leader Dog training program), accelerated orientation and mobility training (white cane training), and a week long leadership camp for teenagers that are blind or visually impaired. She talks about the breeds and dispositions of dogs that have been successfully bred as leader dogs and why Leader Dogs for the Blind primarily focuses on Golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, and German shepherds. She also describes the difference between guide dogs and service dogs, and she explains the importance of intelligent disobedience for guide dogs. You can find more on Dani and Leader Dogs for the Blind at leaderdog.org.

Our guest this week is Dr. Jeffrey Anshel, optometrist and author of Smart Medicine for Your Eyes. Amy and Dr. B chat with Dr. Ansel about eye exams, carrots, and eye diseases. Dr. Ansel explains the three “O’s” and how overall nutrition can affect our eyes. He also spends some time discussing the effect of continued electronic use on our ocular health. Tune in to find out why the windows to the soul are also the mirrors for the body! You can find Smart Medicine for Your Eyes on amazon.com and wherever books are sold.

Our guest this week is Dr. Deva Khalsa, a pioneer in holistic veterinary medicine and author of Dr. Khalsa’s Natural Dog: Holistic Therapies, Nutrition, and Recipes for Healthier Dogs. Dr. Khalsa joins Amy and Dr. B. to outline how holistic medicine can make your animal’s body smarter, wiser, and more able to stay healthy and fight diseases. She discusses the importance of vetting your vet, differences between traditional medicine and holistic medicine, why veterinarian medicine has become a largely corporate-influenced field, and how this reality inspired her to write a book to help people become smarter pet owners. Dr. Khalsa details the rising prevalence of cancer in animals, the dangers of commercial flea and tick treatments, and other ways that pets can be harmed through traditional treatments. She also discusses merits of healthy animal foods, prepared foods, and why she is not a fan of the raw food craze that has recently surged in popularity. Later on in the show, Dr. B. and Dr. Khalsa get into the pitfalls of choosing natural supplements for both humans and animals. You can find Dr. Khalsa at doctordeva.com, her curated list of pet products at deservingpets.com, and her book, Dr. Khalsa’s Natural Dog: Holistic Therapies, Nutrition, and Recipes for Healthier Dogs, at amazon.com and wherever books are sold.