Humarian Health

Dr. B. is joined by Tanya Diable at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about prosthetics in dogs and her website for prosthetics and wheelchairs for dogs, joeyspaw.com.

Dr. B. is joined by author and blogger, Kimberley Koz at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about cats and hilarious cat blogs on wonderpurr.com such as Tuesdays with Dori, A Wonderpur Life, Herm’s Luxury Cat, and Sherlock Herms Adventures.

Dr. B. is joined by Marika Meeks at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about her battle with cancer, her decision to reject traditional cancer treatments, and the role her Instagram-famous pit bull, the Incredibull Stella, played in her recovery.

Dr. B. is joined by mid-life fashion, lifestyle, and pet blogger, Joely Smith, at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about how her 20 years of experience as a life coach has helped her as a blog writer, how pets can save lives, and why she decided to cover such a broad spectrum of topics with her blog, fashionbeyondforty.com.

Dr. B. is joined by digital influencer, blogger, and movie maker, Marjorie Dawson, at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about DNA testing in animals, why anyone should be able to make their pet an internet video star, and all about her website, dashkitten.com.

Dr. B. is joined by Ann Marie Hoff, author of Animal Lover, and Jeanne Mohammadian at BlogPaws 2018 to talk about communicating with animals, traveling with animals, holistic healing, and their websites, annhoff.com and doggoneadventure.com.

Today, we are joined by Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, MD, MPH. Amy and Dr. B. sit down with Dr. Smith to discuss the ins and outs of her book, What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones. The trio chats about some of the most common issues women face regarding their hormones, how diet affects hormone levels, how many hundreds of functions estrogen affects, and some steps to achieving a better hormonal balance. They also go over the differences between the body’s natural estrogens and discuss how to tell if hormone related symptoms are part of a bigger problem. You can find Dr. Smith’s book on Amazon.com or wherever books are sold.

Our guest this week is Meera Patricia Kerr, author of Big Yoga: A Simple Guide for Bigger Bodies and Big Yoga for Less Stress. Meera tells Amy and Dr. B how she got into yoga and talks about why she decided to write a book about yoga for bigger people. They talk about the benefits of yoga, misconceptions about body size, special considerations for larger people interested in starting yoga, and what she would say to someone that thinks they are too big to practice yoga. Meera also does a bit of chanting for us and shares some other tips for reducing stress in our lives. You can find Meera’s yoga books on amazon.com, squareonepublishers.com, and wherever books are sold.

This week we welcome back fan-favorite veterinarian, Dr. Julie Towle, to give us the low-down on cancer in pets. One million dogs get cancer every year in the United States, and 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will die of cancer. Dr. Towle gives us the background on these sobering statistics and details some of the steps pet owners can take to reduce cancer risks for their pets.

Amy and Dr. B. join Dr. Towle to discuss the importance of physical exams as a first step in checking for cancer, the hundreds of types of cancer and how each behaves and is contracted differently, and important cancer deterrents to consider in the absence of blanket solutions. They discuss possible treatment options, the importance of pet insurance, and why pet cancer treatments are often focused more on improving quality of life than full cures. Dr. Towle also talks about steps pet owners can take to help reduce cancer risks, like food choices, vaccine etiquette, and exercise.

This week we talk with Destiny Taylor as she shares her journey with her son Colton, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4. Colton struggled from the beginning with many things from breast feeding to sleeping (who doesn't like to go 3 days without sleep) to not wanting to be swaddled. His one peaceful place was floating in the bathtub - an experience Destiny had to figure out through trial and error. Destiny trusted her maternal instinct and became Colton's healthcare advocate driving to his diagnosis. Their journey is both remarkable and inspiring. Destiny also shares how Probonix helped Colton turn the corner on potty training and stabilizing him through medication changes. Hear their remarkable story.

During our podcast, Destiny shared an educational resource she found helpful in their journey. You can learn more about Conscious Discipline and Jenny Spencer at https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/instructors/jenny-spencer/.