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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are closely related medical conditions. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins, usually in the legs. Incase this clot breaks off, it can travel through the bloodstream to the Lungs causing PE. PE is a serious medical condition that requires immediate treatment. When DVT is recognized earlier, it can be treated to avoid the risk of developing a PE. In this Episode our guest speaker Emily joins us with her expirience with DVT/PE.

Dear listeners,

We have exciting news! From now on, our podcast will no longer be called "Health is Wealth", but we welcome you to "Talk with Julie"!

In this episode you will learn more about our collaboration with Dr. Ogutu founder of Doki´s advice.

This name change reflects our evolution and gives us the opportunity to have even deeper conversations about health, wellbeing and everything that moves us in our everyday lives.

I look forward to chatting with you about exciting topics, inviting inspiring guests and answering your questions.

Stay tuned for many new, interesting episodes!

Thank you for your support and I look forward to embarking on this new journey with you.

Yours Julie 💖

In the previous Episode we talked about stroke and it causes, in this episode we discussed about the possible interventions. The conversation made us reflect on where we are now when we look at the Kenyan health system. Building a stroke unit, having manpower to detect the disease and also having ambulances to be able to transport the patients were the main points. Rehabilitation after acute treatment is very important. Dr. Otieno had to get a new name Mr. BEFAST.

Tune in on this powerful podcast and send us your views on this topic and what we can do to make changes.

Erb's Palsy is a condition that comes with difficulties, but you can get over them if you are persistent and use your therapy options. The goal of Erb's Palsy therapy is to increase the affected arm's strength, independence, and movement.Your individual requirements are taken into account during therapy sessions, which also offer direction, support, and encouragement. Gaining control over your arm and doing  tasks that were previously challenging or impossible are results of therapeutic progress. Building confidence and a positive outlook are also important goals of therapy in addition to physical improvement. Accept therapy as a chance for personal development and change.Your ability to overcome Erb's Palsy will be fueled by your tenacity and perseverance.

Erb's palsy and brachial plexus are closely related conditions.In this Episode we talk about Erb's palsy which is a type of brachial plexus that affects the upper nerves of the brachial plexus specifically the C5 and C6 nerve roots.

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that originates from the spinal cord in the neck and supplies the muscles and sensation to the shoulder, arm, and hand.

During chirld birth if there is excessive strecching or tearing of the brachial plexus nerve it can result to erb's palsy.This can occur when there is excessive traction on the babys head or neck during prolonged delivery, difficult delivery such as shoulder dystocia.

The symptoms may include weakness or paralysis of the affected arm, limited range of motion and loss of sensation.

Treatment for erb's palsy my involve occupational therapy,physical therapy and in some cases surgery to repair the dameged nerves.

The main aim of the therayp is to improve the mobility in the affected arm.

My guest Adhiambo Opondo took us through her personal expirience through her daughter and the healing process through this trauma.She explains the importance of having support from your partner and family during pregnancy and even after birth.

Terminologies :

brachial plexus- Network of nerves that stamms from the spinal cod in the neck

Nerves - Bundles of fibres carrying messages to and from the brain

Supination-the act of turning the palms of the hands or soles of the feet upward

Apgar score is a rapid assessment tool that can be used to evaluate the health status of a newborn immediately after birth. It assesses five criteria: Appearance, Pulse, Facial Expression, Activity and Respiration, with a maximum score of 10. Based on the score, medical staff can determine if immediate medical intervention is needed for the baby.

Overall thinking of your relationship with the sun can help you priotize your health and understand the environment.On this Episode I answered two important questions from health is wealth podcast listeners on wether one is supposed to supplement vitamin d while living on the tropical regions and the risk of sun exposure

In this Episode we expanded the child defilement topic trying to figure out what happens on the perpetrators mind.We also discussed on how to recognize a child that got abused and ways you as a witness can help.

Suprisingly in most child defilement cases  children knows the offenders,they  are either close relatives or friends well known to their families.The trauma that the children go through has a huge impact in their adulthood.

Join us as with Pyshologist Elsy Mwanga as we discuss deeper into this subject

In this Episode Samuel Luchemo gives a variety of option on how to keep and guard your mind with positivity.When we learn to accept who we are, we will be less surprised about what other people think of us, how you handle yourself in different settings determines how you will deal with other people around you.