In this episode we will discuss Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma with Sandra from the U.K. Besides dealing with this disease, Sandra started a charity to fund equipment for cancer research. Cure-Cancer@UCL is a non profit charity raising funds that provide medical equipment to the research team at University College London.

In this episode we will discuss Appendix Pre-Cancer with Gianna M. We never knew the appendix could become cancerous, she was lucky to have caught hers in the pre-cancerous stages of Mucinous Neoplasm of the Appendix. We hope you find this episode enlightening, and as Gianna recommends...

"Always listen to your body!"

In this episode we will discuss Appendix Pre-Cancer with Gianna M. We never knew the appendix could become cancerous, she was lucky to have caught hers in the pre-cancerous stages of Mucinous Neoplasm of the Appendix. We hope you find this episode enlightening, and as Gianna recommends...

"Always listen to your body!"

In this episode we will discuss Diabetes Complications, specifically Amputation, with Kathy T. There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 where your body does not produce insulin and Type 2 where the body does not produce insulin well. Today we will discuss Type 2, later on this year we will discuss Type 1.

In this episode we will discuss Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and lung transplantation with Brad. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease with a poor prognosis. Lung transplantation is the only intervention shown to increase life expectancy for patients with IPF, but it is associated with disease-specific challenges. After hearing our episode covering this same topic, Brad requested an interview to explain the life saving option of having a lung transplant. We are happy to let him share his story this week.

In this episode we will discuss Poison Prevention in our studio. Making your home safe is critical to avoiding poisoning because more than 90 percent of poisonings occur in the home. We will give you will basic tips for preventing poisonings of all members of your household, including any four legged furry ones!

On this episode we talk about why your body needs sleep, and give you a few tips on how to fall asleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep hygiene is a variety of different practices and habits that are necessary to have good nighttime sleep quality and full daytime alertness. Other good sleep hygiene practices include: Limiting daytime naps to 30 minutes. Napping does not make up for inadequate nighttime sleep. However, a short nap of 20-30 minutes can help to improve mood, alertness and performance. Avoiding stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine close to bedtime.

On this episode we talk about why your body needs sleep, and give you a few tips on how to fall asleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep hygiene is a variety of different practices and habits that are necessary to have good nighttime sleep quality and full daytime alertness. Other good sleep hygiene practices include: Limiting daytime naps to 30 minutes. Napping does not make up for inadequate nighttime sleep. However, a short nap of 20-30 minutes can help to improve mood, alertness and performance. Avoiding stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine close to bedtime.

This week we discuss colon health, testing and colorectal cancer. March is colorectal cancer awareness month and we hope this episode will bring enough information to enable you to make informed decisions. Colorectal cancer affects both men and women and according to the CDC, this is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US.

In this episode we will discuss Gastric Feeding Tubes with Sheila from Gilbert, Arizona. Sheila is one of our frequent fliers since she has had her handful with fragile preemie babies. Sheila will discuss her twins' feeding tubes and how she has handled the good, bad and ugly experiences. We hope that by hearing her experiences you can prepare for your own should you ever have to.