The Healthy Hypochondriac with Angelina Assanti

My friend, multiple award-winning author, M.A. Appleby discusses the traumatic brain injury that almost took her son's life. From the accident to the diagnosis, induced coma, and rehab, she discusses life before and after this life-changing accident from the caretaker's viewpoint. She also discusses the journal she turned into an award-winning book to help families going through T.B.I. called "Raising David Again." https://maappleby.com/ *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!

Dr. Paul Thornton was a successful executive who got a life-changing diagnosis at the age of 29. Even though Vestibular Schwannoma or Acoustic Neuroma usually is diagnosed in middle-aged white men, Dr. Thornton got the surprise of his life when he himself was diagnosed with this rare tumor. Some of the early symptoms are poor balance, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), headache, or hearing loss. However, Dr. Thornton realized something was strange when he noticed a small growth on the inside of his cheek. He asked questions and, after a few doctors, was diagnosed with this potentially deadly disease. He is a multiple award-winning author and discusses his memoir based on this story, "White Man's Disease." Dr. Thornton also discusses his new non-fiction works about cruising, "The Joy of Cruising" and "Cruising Interrupted," which is about how Covid interrupted the cruising industry. https://www.amazon.com/White-Mans-Disease-Paul-Thornton/dp/0692741763 https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/ *I’m not a doctor and can’t even play one on TV! If you need medical help, please call a medical doctor or call 911!

Stephanie, a nutritionist, from Coastal Chiropractic discusses why nutrition labels are deceptive. She also shares why inflammation could be impeding your weight loss, why scales lie, and more! www.coastal chiropractic health.com *I’m not a doctor and can’t even play one on TV! If you need medical help, please call a medical doctor or call 911!

I have been seeing my chiropractor for years. She has diagnosed and healed much more than alignment issues. Dr. Jen explains why a chiropractor may just be the solution to a whole heap of medical issues that are not being addressed by traditional doctors. Can a chiropractor bridge the gap between your health and your regular family practitioner? Not in my typical delicate fashion, this episode talks about some gross stuff like pee, poop, and gas. But, it’s a lot of useful information you may not hear anywhere else. *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!

Despite being told several times that he was just a hypochondriac, my father was diagnosed with a mass tumor cluster. He had an experimental surgery in the ‘90s that involved extensive reconstruction of his stomach, pancreas, liver, and other organs. This diagnosis of ganglion tumors landed him as a case study in the New England Journal of Medicine. Told he would not live through the surgery; one doctor (Oncologist Dr. Frank) believed he could save him. My father just celebrated the 26th anniversary of that surgery. *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!

Binge drinking is at an all-time high. There is a fine line between excessive drinking in college and when it turns into a permanent problem. My guests are April O'Leary, whose publishing company just released, "Sober Moms, Happy Moms," the book, and an Anonymous mom whose own story, "Red Rock Bottom," is shared in the book. This is a raw and no-holds-barred interview that may save the life of someone you love. *I’m not a doctor and can’t even play one on TV! If you need medical help, please call see a medical doctor or call 911!