The Healthy Hypochondriac with Angelina Assanti

Multiple award-winning author, Richard Ballo, discusses grieving and the stages one goes through. He also talks about his books about grief, life as a single sad, people saying insensitive things, and finding love again. https://tolmanmainpress.com, https://richardballo.com

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Lorna Owens who was a practicing R.N. then went to law school and had a successful career as an entertainment attorney (with several appearances on national TV) is now sharing her knowledge about health and wellness. She discusses how teas can actually help health issues and how we need to mindful of toxins in seemingly innocent everyday products. https://www.desert-sage.co/, https://www.facebook.com/lorna.owens1

On this episode, fellow cancer survivors, Evan Oldford shares 7 tips for coping with cancer. It's a rough diagnosis and if you're not ready or haven't been close to anyone who has had it, you can wonder if there are things that could make the journey easier. For more on Multiple Myeloma, please check out this site: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/multiple-myeloma/symptoms-causes/syc-20353378 Please check out Evan's new book: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AEvan+Oldford&s=relevancerank&text=Evan+Oldford&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

So, you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, now what? I include 7 tips to help you deal with the news and be proactive about getting the best information from your doctor about treatment and life afterward. From talking to your family and friends to what you should share on social media, I discuss how I handled the news and what got me through the first couple years after treatment. Please consider buying my national and international award-winning humor journal about what to expect through your cancer journey called “Thank God I Got Cancer, I’m Not a Hypochondriac Anymore!” Through the link: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Thank-God-I-Got-Cancer-I-m-Not-a-Hypochondriac-Anymore-9780997984323/269715204 or https://www.amazon.com/Thank-God-Cancer-Hypochondriac-Anymore/dp/0997984325/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=angelina+assanti&qid=1636313344&qsid=139-6875593-3017219&sr=8-2&sres=0997984325%2CB08JJTFMYH%2CB08K586CWC%2CB08K56XDV3%2CB00OEV1ZIC%2C0997984309%2C1539643239%2C1534454829%2C1534442502%2C153445151X%2C1534454268%2C153446445X%2C1541173279%2CB07MF43VRK

And if you’re going to donate or work with a cancer charity, make sure it’s legit and actually trying to cure cancer by going to https://www.charitynavigator.org

I am not a doctor and not qualified to give dating advice, never mind advice about health. If you need medical help, please seek help from an actual doctor!

In Part 1 of my discussion on Lymphedema, I discuss how I got it, symptoms, treatments, and I include show notes about the machine I use every day to help me with circulation. I also discuss Oscar winner and cancer survivor, Kathy Bates, who testified in front of congress to get more money allocated for the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema. Lymphedema doesn’t just happen to cancer patients, many diabetics suffer from this debilitation condition. *I’m not a doctor, I’m a writer! I’m not qualified to give medical advice because I literally get paid to make stuff up. If you need medical advice, consult a doctor immediately! https://lymphaticnetwork.org, https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/about-your-lymph-node-transplant-surgery-lymphedema, https://www.cancer.org/search.html?q=Lymphedema+,
https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Lymphedema, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=smPhOxfwQyc, https://universe-inside-you.com/nikola-teslas-vibrational-healing-device-sound-vibrational-medicine/, https://www.amazon.com/Pinty-Vibration-Platform-Exercise-Machine/dp/B0195Y9PF2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=12GC6NH565KMT&dchild=1&keywords=merax+vibration+machine&qid=1632541307&sprefix=merax+vi&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFONFlHUTVTTkZNTDQmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMzU1NDhSUU1XQ0RHNElSRDgmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMTA0NzM2NTFCSFpUS040SlJBVzImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Although easily-treatable, UTIs can cause life-threatening injuries such as sepsis or even death! But what if you’re chronic UTI issues are stemming from surgery that was supposed to correct something else? I’ll discuss how to look for symptoms, how to prevent your next one, as well as why they happen. Although I include links for men, this episode discusses lady problems (gross!) such as hysterectomies and in my case, the cancer treatment that led to a life-changing problem with my bladder.

This week, I will be discussing why you need a pulse oximeter in your home. After the recent and unexpected death of a family member, I want to arm you with knowledge that I didn’t have. A pulse oximeter measures the amount of oxygen in your blood. According to the FDA’s website, 95-100 is a normal range. I will tell you the symptoms to watch for, where you can buy one and recommendations from the FDA. *I’m not a doctor and can’t even play one on TV! If you need medical help, please call your doctor or 911. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/pulse-oximeter-accuracy-and-limitations-fda-safety-communication, https://www.amazon.com/Zacurate-Fingertip-Oximeter-Saturation-Batteries/dp/B06Y2FFQB9/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=3HEVSLKWH5HFO&dchild=1&keywords=pulse+oximeter&qid=1631480219&sprefix=pulse+&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMVY4RjMxUURVNzRaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDkwNTY2Mk9NUzZYRDdIUVhOTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDI0NjE2WEROTlRPUk9JWVZYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

My friend Sally and I discuss Olympic Champion Simone Biles and her exit from the Olympics due to mental health issues. Instead of rallying around this American hero, some people can't wait to attack her because she dares to put her mental health first. Sally (both a retired educator and librarian with life-long anxiety) talks about what anxiety is, warning signs, and solutions. She also covers potential origins, and we discuss stats. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961 *I’m not a doctor and can’t even play one on TV! If you need medical help, please call a medical doctor or 911!