Modern Aging

Betty Zimmer is 95 years old so she has a thing or two to share when it comes to longevity and the lessons learned in life. She shares important life lessons – how to live in the moment and how to live to the fullest. Her simple thoughts on the importance of mindful meditation are essential to long life that is inspirational and mindful. Although her sight and hearing are huge challenges for her, she lives completely and fully with an abundance and a quality of life that all would envy. But that is because her heart remains full. Thanks to Nozomi Terao for allowing me to tag along on this visit.

Do you want to have a health care directive and financial attorney in place in case of an unfortunate event? Learn how to legally prepare for an unfortunate circumstance with estate lawyer, Charlie Jones.

Risa interviews a family friend Elaine who got COVID-19 back in the Spring.  60+ years old, she battled many of the typical symptoms of cough, fever, night sweats, extreme lethargy that went on for months. But she finally turned a corner and hopes to bring some hope and light to others that are suffering from Covid-19.  “You hear all the bad stories, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to happen to you.”

Real Estate Agent Susana MacDonald started coming to Playa del Carmen 14-15 years ago and fell in love.  Originally from Colombia, she lives in the US for 25 years before moving to Mexico.  She shares why you should consider retiring to Playa del Carmen and what to expect if you decide so.

Medicare is the national health insurance program for those 65 and over and those with a disability.  Medicaid is the national health insurance program for those who live below the poverty line.  Did you know that Medicaid can also help pay for long-term healthcare costs if you plan correctly?   Elder law attorney, Linda Redlisky shares the differences between the programs and what you need to know to ensure that your elder loved one's health costs are covered.

Hypnosis is one of the world's oldest forms of medicine dating back over 5,000 years ago.  Hypnosis states were used for healing.  By using focused thoughts and reducing peripheral awareness, one is able to change their behavior thus affecting his/her physical body.  Lisa Ludovici, a medical support hypnosis practitioner, shares how you can command your mind to naturally heal and nourish your body.

In this episode of Modern Aging, Risa shares a recorded visit from 2019 with her mom, her sister, and cannabis doctor Dr. June Chin.  Dr. Chin has been treating patients with medical cannabis for over 20 years.  This consultation contains useful information about how medical cannabis can be used to treat Parkinson’s Disease among many other illnesses.

One of Risa’s friends developed Covid symptoms in March at the beginning of the pandemic.  She treated her Covid symptoms with a combination of Western medicine, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at home. She had a wide range of early signs such as cough, sore throat, nausea  and extreme fatigue.  As we discover more about this virus, learn some effective integrated treatments for flu-symptoms or Covid-19 at home.

Dr. Pamela Yee, MD is a functional medicine doctor who is board certified in internal medicine and holistic medicine. In practice, she takes time to fully understand her patients individually by diving deep to find the root cause of a particular problem. As we continue to battle Covid-19, Dr. Yee shares many ways in which we can all boost our immune system as cooler weather rolls around. In this conversation, she talks about the four foundations of the immune system: sleep, stress, exercise, and diet in addition to the supplements you should take.

Why is talking about menopause so taboo?  It happens to EVERY woman.  It's a time of transition for women and we need to talk about it more openly. Amanda Thebes, author of Menopocalypse: How I Learned To Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too shares her experience with perimenopause at age 42.  It took her 2 years to be diagnosed properly!  That's crazy. 

Women can spend 8-10 years leading up to menopause, otherwise also known as post-menopause. There is a laundry list of possible symptoms such as being exhaustion, weight gain, and hot flashes. If you are a woman, learning about available treatments and resources will help you get through menopause.  This is also for men, too, because you should know what's happening to the women in your life when they hit this stage in life.