Let's Talk About Health

The lungs are a vital organ that you can't live without. We need them not only to breath in oxygen, but also to get rid of carbon dioxide and other waste. There are things that you can start doing to keep your lungs healthy, such as exercise and weight loss. There are also things you should stop doing in order to prevent damage to you lungs, like smoking.

Are you interested in quitting smoking, helping someone quit smoking, or talking to you teen about smoking and vaping? Check out the American Lung Association for some great resources! https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking

Pursed lip breathing exercises - https://youtu.be/7kpJ0QlRss4

Belly breathing exercises - https://youtu.be/wai-GIYGMeo

The American Cancer Society recommends annual lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan (LDCT) for certain people at higher risk for lung cancer who meet the following conditions:

These are some of the references used for this podcast...

https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases

https://www.lung.ca/lung-health/lung-info/how-your-lungs-work#:~:text=Your%20lungs%20bring%20fresh%20oxygen,suck%20air%20into%20your%20lungs.

https://pulmonaryhypertensionnews.com/2017/12/20/8-fun-facts-lungs/

The Heart is a vital organ that you can't live without. It is responsible for pumping blood and nutrients to all the other organs and tissues in the body. It's important to take care of the heart, because it's not easily replaceable and you often don't know there is a problem with the heart until it's already too late. 

7 Ideal Health Metrics from the AHA that help keep the heart heathy:

Major Symptoms of a Heart Attack: 

If you or someone you know is experiencing the above symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency department.

Many of the facts found in this podcast came from the follow websites:

https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/heart_attack.htm

https://www.heart.org/

Identity is defined as the condition or character of  who a person is; the qualities, beliefs, etc., that distinguish or identify a person or thing.

Who am I? What is my identity? What’s my purpose? Some spend their entire life trying to discover the answers to these questions. It’s an important topic and has a huge impact on our mental health.

Mirror (Experience) --> Reflection (Meaning) --> Clothing you put on (Identity) 

Experience ≠ Reality. Just because you feel or believe something to be true, doesn't mean it is true.

Validation ≠ Agreement. Validating an experience does not mean you agree or that it was ok. 

The discussion on Identity with Dr. Andy Yarborough and Chad Fisher referenced in the episode can be found her --> https://youtu.be/jNBgXXP5tF4

Mental Health America has some great resources and education for depression. Check out their website here: https://www.mhanational.org/depression-support-and-advocacy

The Anxiety and Depression Association also have some great resources for mental health for adults and children. Check out their website here: https://www.mhanational.org/depression-support-and-advocacy

On Our Sleeves is a Movement focused on Children's Mental Health and their resources can be found on their website here: https://www.onoursleeves.org/

If you need help now, contact any of the numbers below to get help:

Anxiety disorders must have anxiety and or fear out of proportion to the situation that hinders their ability to function normally. These disorders share features of excessive fear and anxiety and are related to changes in behavior. Fear is defined as the emotional response to a real or perceived threat. Anxiety is the anticipation of a future threat.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in the US, affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older. There are effective treatments available that help people lead normal productive lives. If you think you may have anxiety disorder, contact you doctor or one of the helplines below to get connect with the proper resources.

If you want to hear more about Sarah's story, you can find it here: https://nopanic.org.uk/sarahs-anxiety-story/

If you like the relaxation technique discussed in the show, you can find the complete article with instructions here: https://nopanic.org.uk/relaxation-technique/

Here is another resource from NoPanic.org that focuses on aborting a panic attack: https://nopanic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/PDF-End-a-panic-attack-in-3-minutes.pdf

If you need help now, contact any of the numbers below to get help:

YOU ARE ENOUGH! You are a GOOD Mom! The version of you that you see is not the version your kids see! Being a Mom is possibly the hardest role you will ever play. Give yourself grace and ask for help when you need it. You are not alone! 

If you think you might be struggling with Postpartum Depression get help and talk to your Doctor. Postpartum Support International has some great resource that can be found at https://www.postpartum.net/

NATIONAL CRISIS TEXT LINE:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Some resources used for this podcast:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/depression/index.htm#Postpartum

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/any-anxiety-disorder.shtml

https://adaa.org/find-help-for/women/postpartum-disorders?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3s_4BRDPARIsAJsyoLNj_hIQCwJhJdOAepGEZKfUMzvWOj9O-x7GUICQE7s6dfPmT3MOt6IaAgg1EALw_wcB

https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/types-food-allergy/peanut-allergy

Humans Are Emotional Beings Part 1: Back to School with A Lot to Learn

Children, although not the most likely to be infected with COVID-19, have been affected by it the most. These kids are in critical stages of development and their worlds have changed dramatically in the past 6 months. They need our help managing and processing their emotions, especially during this time. Today, Lyndsie Pfeifer joins the show to talk about her family's experience and how they’ve helped their 8 year old daughter to overcome her anxiety.

The book Lyndsie mentions: “Wilma Jean - The Worry Machine”

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1937870014/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_5zCpFb3C0AF8X

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has launched a movement called On Our Sleeves that is focused on transforming children’s mental health. They have a lot of awesome resources on their website, some of which I discussed in the show. See below for links.

9 Ways to Reduce School Stress + other back to school tips

https://onoursleeves.org/find-help/tools-for-you/back-to-school-guide

Great Blog about: Preparing Kids for an Unconventional School year

https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2020/08/preparing-kids-for-an-unconventional-school-year

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