Do you have seasonal allergies ( hay fever) or know someone who does? This is the episode for you! Check out this episode to learn about what is allergic rhinitis, common triggers, and typical treatments.  This is a great episode to listen to as we enter the spring and summer months when this condition can be the most prevalent.

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February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This episode focuses on making a healthier lifestyle choice with a healthy nutrition plan, which includes a type of heart healthy plan called the DASH diet plan. Check out this episode for quick information about what is the DASH plan and how it provides health benefits in decreasing risk of heart disease and/or improving health outcomes in individuals living with heart disease.

 Resource Link for Heart Healthy Foods at Local Grocer:

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/heart-check-foods

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection has become a major concern over the past few weeks. There have been recent reports about emergency rooms being overwhelmed and hospitals reaching bed capacity due to significant increases in RSV infections especially among children.  Check out this episode to learn more about RSV, including reason behind possible spike in cases within the U.S., who is at higher risk for severe infection, and ways to decrease the spread. 

Link for further information via Center for Disease Control (CDC): 

https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html

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Since early May 2022, cases of monkeypox have been reported from countries where the disease is not commonly seen, including the United States. Therefore, this podcast episode focuses on providing a better understanding of the recent outbreak of the monkeypox virus, such as what is monkeypox, how it spreads, symptoms and preventative measures.  Please do not forget to subscribe to the podcast. 

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May is considered National Asthma and Allergy  Awareness Month!  Asthma is impacting the lives of millions of Americans. Listen to this episode to learn some important information about asthma such as causes, risk factors and management  In addition, you will learn about some of the health disparities ,which  impact certain  ethnic groups with asthma when compared to others.  Congrats to  you on  listening to  this episode and taking the steps to improving your health. 

Resources as referenced in episode: 

Instruction for inhaler use: 

https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/inhaler_video/default.htm

Asthma action plan: 

https://youtu.be/dvcBapdEFaU

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Multiple Myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the general population.   Check out this episode to learn more about this condition such as who is impacted the most by this disease, sign and symptoms, and the management of this disease. 

Resources from the Multiple Myeloma Foundation:

https://themmrf.org/resources/

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February is American Heart Month! Check out this latest episode to learn about a particular type of heart failure, congestive heart failure (CHF). This episode will provide you with quick information about congestive heart failure, such as who is at risk, symptoms  and ways to improve outcomes and even possibly decrease the risk of developing this health condition.  Share this episode with others in support of Heart Month!

Resource Link for Heart Failure referenced in episode:

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/heart-failure-tools-resources

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Are you confused about what type of masks provide what type of protection? You are not alone! Check out this episode to learn about the recently updated guidelines about masks from the Center for Disease Control (CDC).  In addition, you likely will learn what will be the best mask option for you to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resource regarding counterfeit respirators:

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/usernotices/counterfeitResp.html

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Do You Need Some Om In Your Life? Check out this episode to learn about yoga and some of its health benefits from my exciting interview with an expert, Deverell Austin.  Deverell Austin is a Yoga Teacher and Speaker, passionate about integrating yoga into schools, households, corporations and the healthcare system as a preventative and restorative medicine. Mr. Austin has been teaching Yoga for over a decade, and he has journeyed throughout Asia, Africa, South America, and the continental U.S. discovering and immersing himself in local healing practices, eventually innovating his unique self-care / self-love style.

You can follow Deverell Austin on Instagram @yogiposture and possibly take one of his Yoga classes via the resources provided below

Resources below to learn more about Yoga and access to different Yoga classes & Instructors as mentioned in this episode:

Black Boys Om

https://www.ompractice.com/studios/blackboysom/

Black to Yoga

https://www.blacktoyoga.com/

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Is heartburn the same as reflux? Check out this episode to learn the answer! Reflux is a common medical condition experienced by many individuals in the United States. This episode will provide you with beneficial information about the causes, management and potential long-term complications of reflux. Congratulations on taking the steps to a healthier you. 

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