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Traditional Chinese medicine is the oldest codified system of medicine in the world. Its basic philosophy is to encourage a healthy body to prevent illnesses and speed up recovery. This medicine believes that chi flows through the body pathways called Meridian and illnesses can only occur if the flow of chi along the meridian is either blocked or unbalanced. 

With the evolution of eastern medicine, there is a new approach to healing called Meridian therapy. Meridian therapy is the process of working with the natural energy meridians of the body to induce good health and well-being.

After thousands of years, Eastern medicine has finally reached the West. To further have knowledge about this topic, we are joined by the founder of TOMii Wellness, Lighter Chen, to talk about balancing chi through Chinese Acupuncture. Get to know why many patients consider combining both Eastern and Western medicine in treating their illnesses.

Memorable Quotes:

• You are promoting the body to heal itself through balancing meridian. - Dr. Dung Tring
• We have 99% non-English clients trying meridian therapy - Lighter Chen
• In Chinese, TOMii means the pathway to health and energy. - Lighter Chen
• I don’t view these treatments as alternative treatments but rather integrative. - Dr. Dung Trinh

Other Resources:

• TOMii Wellness
• [email protected] 

Important Points:

• Chi energy has a healing capability that keeps you in balance. 
• Meridian therapy is based on stimulating your body to heal itself without taking extra pills.
• Chinese medicine means creating a good environment in your body that can help your body heal itself.

About the Guests:

Lighter Chen is the Founder and President of TOMii Healing & Wellness System providing Chi Meridian Energy Analysis. He has been helping millions of clients in achieving measurable and sustainable healthy results naturally for 10 years through Tomii Meridians Energy Chi Balancing System.

About the Host:

Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple health care organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.

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“An apple a day keeps the doctors away.”

This is a common proverb that each one of us are familiar with. In fact, it is something we often say to remind ourselves that keeping our bodies healthy can offer us several benefits like keeping us from various diseases and illnesses.

The human body requires an adequate amount of nutrients to function properly and maintain good health. These nutrients are chemical substances found in foods that are categorized as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. We need all of these to let our bodies function properly and have all the energy we need for the day.

Living a healthy lifestyle is the best investment we can make. It may sound daunting to exercise daily or keep a balanced diet, but investing in our health is something our future selves will thank us for. 

But everything takes patience, dedication, and time. You can take things slowly, and alter your lifestyle one step at a time. Consult your doctor, research, and be consistent to keep your body healthy and physically fit.

Hear more in this episode with Dr. Paul Goodman, the Chief Medical Officer of Fresh N’ Lean, about the best way to get proper nutrition and how food can be your medicine. Tune in! 

Memorable Quotes:

• If everyone would cut back their sugar to one percent, we will have a large decrease in everything. - Dr. Paul Goodman
• You have to get your nutrients from whole foods first. - Dr. Paul Goodman
• Food is medicine, it is more than food, it is information that you feed for your body. - Dr. Dung Trinh

Important Points:

• Macular degeneration is the only condition where we prescribe antioxidants.  
• Be mindful in overtaking your supplements because sometimes your body doesn’t need them. 
• The consumption of bad fats leads to inflammation.

About the Guests:

Paul Goodman, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Fresh N’ Lean, co-founder of Eye Nutrition MD, and a board-certified ophthalmologist. He has worked in a wide spectrum of disease states including substantial experience with medical retina, glaucoma, ocular surface disease, diabetes, neurology, rheumatology, and oncology.

About the Host:

Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple health care organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.

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• Tongue Out
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Reaching our optimal state of health has gotten more and more difficult - even when our doctors or physicians have already prescribed us an appropriate diet or medications. This is because we are not that motivated and committed enough to change our lifestyles. 

Having discipline and drive is very crucial for us to achieve the kind of health condition we want. If we still cannot resist craving our favorite desserts or buying all kinds of fast foods for our go-to meals, it will be very easy for us to fall into temptation when we start to change our diet. 

Just like other aspects of life, we need to alter our behavior and mindset when it comes to choosing the food we eat and how we can integrate movement and activities into our day-to-day routine. Having a health coach can guide us with our decisions when it comes to food intake and choosing the proper diet and exercise that fits us to easily meet our desired health change. 

Health coaches are part of the healthcare team that provides support and accountability to people through lifestyle adaptations. In this episode, we are joined by Nurse Belinda Oberle to tell us why it is important to have a health coach. 

Tune in to Episode 20 to learn more.

Memorable Quotes:

• For life changes to happen, patients need both support and accountability. - Dr. Dung Trinh
• A person has to be committed to making changes. - Belinda Oberle
• When it comes to my health, I either pay now or pay later. - Dr. Dung Trinh
• No one is responsible for our health but ourselves. - Belinda Oberle

Other Resources:

• Embrace Life Coaching

Important Points:

• Health coaches don’t provide information but they provide accountability and structure that allows people to reach their goals. 
• A health coach digs into deeply where doctors do not.
• Physicians are not trained necessarily on wellness and prevention but on diagnosis and prescription.
• Health changes start with behavioral changes.

About the Guests:

Belinda Orbele, R.N is a Nursing Coordinator for Home Health at Memorial Care Health Care and an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach at Embrace Life Coaching. She also has expertise in Home Care Coordination, Discharge Planning, Process Implementation, Leadership and Mentoring, and Team Management and Effectiveness.

About the Host:

Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple health care organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.

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• Tongue Out
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Every time we face an external challenge, we reveal our strengths we didn't know we possessed. We find people to help us, learn from the failures, and even find ways to overcome them. But, what if these challenges are something that we need to fight on our own? 

We are in a constant battle within ourselves. Every day we deal with tasks or other things that can make us question our knowledge or skills. But when this leads us to confusion, conflicts, and frustrations - we can see ourselves stuck in an important decision.

An inner conflict happens when you feel as if you’re of two minds. You may hear inner voices saying things like “I want to keep this relationship but part of me wants to let go” or “I want to take this job opportunity but part of me wants to be with my family instead”  and that’s when inner conflict comes.

Working with your inner parts allows you to unleash your most beautiful elements. Listen to Episode 19 as Shasheen Shah, the author of The Kid and the King joins us to share her knowledge and identify what these “parts” mean and how you can work with them to build a better relationship with yourself. Stay tuned!

Memorable Quotes:

• Rather than defeating yourself, build a new relationship with yourself. - Shasheen Shah
• We don’t have to listen to what our mind tells. - Dr. Dung Trinh
• Emotional intimacy is not possible if you’re too busy pushing people away when you’re having to live this sense of confusion. - Shasheen Shah

Other Resources:

• The Kid and the King

Important Points:

• At the end of the day, it’s the quality of relationships that you have in life that makes life worth living.
• Constitute yourself to be an emotionally generous person.
• One of the most prescribed medications in the most financially successful country is antidepressants.
• Acknowledge your fears and move on.

About the Guests:

Shasheen Shah is the author of the book entitled, The Kid and the King, and the CEO of Coherent Strategies Consulting and Coaching. He is an executive coach who has led high-achieving leaders, CEOs, and maverick entrepreneurs through the Emotional Mastery Process (EMP) to improve their performance and overall satisfaction. Click here to know more.

About the Host:

Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple health care organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.

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• Tongue Out
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Passion is the fuel that keeps us doing the things we love. It gives a sense of purpose and meaning to our lives by reminding us of who we truly are. However, life isn’t always rainbows and butterflies - it can also be full of setbacks, failures, and conflicts that often kill our burning fire to do the things we’re passionate about.

Nobody wants to live their lives being constantly worried about debt. Everybody desires to be financially secured. But the truth is, life is too short to spend all our energy trying to chase money and reach financial security yet still longing for what actually makes us happy.

If you’re someone who wants to pursue your dreams while being able to feel financially secure, listen to Episode 18 as Amy Nitao and Leon Le talk about how you can strike balance between pursuing your passion while building financial security. Do what you love today and let it grow into something incredible to let itself open doors for you. Tune in to Episode 18!

Memorable Quotes:

• Life insurance isn’t just for death benefits, but also for living benefits. - Dr. Dung Trinh
• Life insurance allows me to leave a legacy behind for my children. - Amy Nitao
• You have nothing to lose with life insurance. - Amy Nitao
• The day we stopped dreaming is the day we stopped growing. - Paul Roberts
• Financial plans helped me create a successful film. - Leon Le

Other Resources:

• askamyhow.com 
• songlangbook.com

Important Points:

• Life insurance nowadays has an index rate.
• Life insurance can help you become financially healthy.
• Life insurance can cover up until 120 years of age.
• Life insurance can pay by itself when the interest that you gain is enough to pay the cost of the insurance. 

About the Guests:

Amy Nitao is a trusted premium finance advisor Senior Marketing Director in First Financial Security, Marketing Manager in Nitao Nursery, Executive Producer in Song Lang Movie, and a Realtor in Reality ONE Group. Click here for more information.

Leon Le is a Vietnamese writer, director, and actor who began his career in Musical Theatre. He directed the film Song Lang, which made its debut in 2018 garnering significant awards worldwide.

About the Host:

Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple health care organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.

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• Tongue Out
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The new year has come, and many of us are still hoping to finally reach the end of the pandemic. However, there are still emerging variants of COVID-19 and many countries are still strictly implementing COVID restrictions to prevent transmission and to lower infection cases. It continuously affects each one of us, our economy, and threatens the future of the younger generation.

Ever since the pandemic started, doctors and scientists researched for every drug they could think of to fight the virus. There are lots of potentially effective medications that can be repurposed. However, due to a lack of funding, pharmaceutical companies are rarely interested in research with approved medicines, especially generic drugs.

To continue the COVID-19 update, we are joined in this episode by Kate Chiang, the brilliant daughter of Dr. Ajay Gupta, who is a full-time Research and Development Scientist in KARE Boresciences, to continue the discussion about Ramatroban as a possible treatment for COVID-19.

Ramatroban is a generic drug used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. It is currently under investigation to possibly treat COVID-19, sickle cell disease, cardiovascular disease, neurological diseases, obesity, and more. Listen to Episode 17 to learn more.

Memorable Quotes:

• Immune response to COVID-19 would be the major factor in fighting off the virus. - Kate Chiang
• Anyone can do anything at any age if you will invest yourself in it. - Kate Chiang
• We have lots of potentially effective medications out there that can be repurposed to treat other conditions, but nobody wants to do it because it is generic. - Dr. Dung Trinh

Other Resources:

• Karebio.com

Important Points:

• COVID-19 causes blood clotting which can prevent proper blood circulation throughout the body and may result in organ damage.
• Money is the barrier to why we couldn’t do clinical trials.
• Ramatroban is not necessarily COVID specific but it strengthens your immune system enough to fight the virus.

About the Guests:

Kate Chiang is a part-time TongueOut Youth Ambassador and a full-time Research and Development Scientist in KARE Boresciences. She has been working to repurpose a drug called, “Ramatroban” to treat COVID-19, sickle cell disease, cardiovascular disease, neurological diseases, obesity, and more.

About the Host:

Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple health care organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.

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• Tongue Out
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

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Humanity is facing major global challenges that are transitional in nature and transitional in solution. In these cases, people are striving to attain sustainable development goals such as ensuring access to clean drinking water and delivering good health and well-being to people, especially for the ones living in poverty

VerdeWatts is a company passionately committed to improving the quality of life especially for the poorest of the poor by developing sustainable energy and clean water solutions that can contribute to improving health and economic conditions. VerdeWatts uses green energy by using waste products such as methane and carbon dioxide to release tons of organic materials every day

In this episode, we are joined by Steve Wilburn, the CEO of VerdeWatts, LLC to explain how this green energy is created, used, and distributed to minimize the impact of pollution, alleviate poverty, and protect health while promoting sustainable development. Catch him on Episode 16 and understand his vision and how his company, VerdeWatts, works to improve the quality of life.

Memorable Quotes:

• Bugs’ farts can somehow change the world. - Dr. Dung Trinh
• If we can do something to handle the basic necessities of life - give them clean water, a little bit of power, and some healthcare to give them a start, then that’s the biggest vision we can have. - Steve Wilburn 
• There are children who stick their tongues out and wait for somebody to help them. - Paul Robert
• I’ve opened my eyes to the people of Vietnam and got my energy from their dreams and passion. - Steve Wilburn

Other Resources:

• VerdeWatts
• [email protected] 
• purplehearts.org

Important Points:

• CO2 wash is a process where carbon dioxide is used to clean out all the pollutants entrapped with the gas. 
• VerdeWatts has a method of creating energy that can be delivered anywhere a truck can drive.
• VerdeWatts’ mobile health clinics bring health services and clean water to remote areas.

About the Guest:
Steve Wilburn is the CEO of VerdeWatts, LLC., and an internationally recognized energy executive that has successfully developed dozens of energy and water projects worldwide. He combines in-depth industry expertise with broad executive-level business management experience plus creative entrepreneurial capabilities to deliver sustainable development the world needs. Click here for more information.

About the Host:
Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple healthcare organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.

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• Tongue Out
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No one can ever deny the power of education. It can change and uplift our lives as it provides us with the knowledge and tools to survive in life. Yet many of us misunderstand the true essence of education and the real reason why learning is important.

Education isn’t just about the grade you are trying to get every semester or your professor’s lectures you’re reviewing just to pass your midterms or finals. Rather, it’s mainly about learning to find solutions to the problems you can encounter. There are several differences between Asian and Western cultures and one of these is how they view education. 

In this episode, Dr. Cornelius Grove joins Dr. Trinh to dig deeper into how culture affects our educational system and how American culture differs from Asian culture in terms of priority and passion for education. 

Are you curious why most Asians prefer western education and why they choose to study at American universities rather than in their country? Listen to Episode 15.

Memorable Quotes:

• What the family wants is what the members of the family want. - Dr. Grove 
• In American culture, we emphasize “Follow your dreams and your passion” but I’m not sure if that exists in Asia because they’re more like what’s good for the family. - Dr. Dung Trinh
• Your dream and your passion may require a great deal of education. - Dr. Grove
• A CEO isn’t necessarily an A-student. - Dr. Dung Trinh

Other Resources:

• Mirror For Americans
• The Drive to Learn

Important Points:

• East Asian families give high emphasis on academics
• When children choose what they want to do and follow through with that choice, they’re more likely to be successful and satisfied.
• A typical Asian family depends more on the collective family decision on important aspects like education
• Education has two views: sports analogy and school learning
• Americans and East Asians react differently to failure

About the Guests:

Cornelius N. Grove, Ed. D., is the author of the books “The Drive to Learn” and “A Mirror for Americans.” He writes non-fiction cross-cultural books of interest to American parents and teachers as his mission is to explain the historical and cultural reasons for their children’s comparatively mediocre performance in schools. Click here for more information.

About the Host:

Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple health care organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.

Connect with Dr. Trinh

• HealthTalks OC Website
• Tongue Out
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

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“Death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it.” - Steve Jobs

No one is ever really ready to close the circles, shut the doors, and finish the chapters we’ve shared with someone we love. Because even though death is inevitable, you’ll never really know when it will be the last page in the book of life. 

Everybody is excited about the birth of a child but there are only a few who are present at the time of the death of a loved one. Like many Americans who choose hospice and palliative care at the end of life. 

In this episode, we will hear some stories of the people who are at the edge of their life with Dr. Parag Bharadwaj, who is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Specialist in Fountain Valley, CA. As sending our loved ones to hospice or palliative care are common especially to Americans, let’s all not forget the meaning of life and the importance of letting them feel loved while they’re still alive.

Caregivers who choose to take care of patients with no chance of surviving are amazing and incredible. Listen to Episode 14 to know why these people continue to take care of terminally ill patients despite forming a special bond with them. Tune in to Episode 14. 

Memorable Quotes:

• End of life is a thing that nobody wants to talk about until you get to that point. - Dr. Parag Bharadwaj
• There’s one reality that nobody can escape and that is death. - Dr. Parag Bharadwaj
• All of us are excited about the birth of a child but only a few are there for the death of a loved one. - Paul Roberts

Other Resources:

• Stories from the EDGE OF LIFE

Important Points:

• Hospice can connect patients and their families to the right resources that can get them access to what they need
• Make sure that the patients are comfortable enough so they can spend their valuable time with their family
• People in sedation might still be able to hear us but they have no ability to respond.

About the Guests:

Parag Bharadwaj, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Specialist in Fountain Valley, CA, and the Medical Director at MemorialCare Medical Group.  As the author of the book called, “Stories from the EDGE OF LIFE”, he has been exposed to many disparities in society and found his passion in palliative care. Dr. Parag Bharadwaj is the founder of the nonprofit Palliative Care Network, which has served millions worldwide.

About the Host:

Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple health care organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.

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• HealthTalks OC Website
• Tongue Out
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A healthcare system is defined by law and regulations that provide primary health services to its population through finances, services, and management. It consists of organizations whose primary goal is to promote, restore, and maintain health. 

Every country has its own different healthcare system and understanding what your country has will ensure you the quality of services you’d need. 

The American healthcare system is the most expensive in the world without evidence of the best health outcomes. The cost is enormous access to care is uneven. This is why we’ve invited Dr. David Wilcox in this episode, the author of the patients’ handbook of survival called, “How to Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System” to give us a brief education on what we should really know about our healthcare system. Dr. David Wilcox’s knowledge in Executive Nursing Practice is extensive and he is an excellent source of valuable information regarding this. Listen to Episode 13 to get more insights. 

Memorable Quotes:

• It’s very important to educate yourself on the American Healthcare System because if you don’t, you’re at the mercy of this when you have to access it. - Dr. David Wilcox
• Physicians  income  is often based on medical procedures performed instead of health outcomes of these procedures.  - Dr. Dung Trinh 
• Patients that are not really sick but need to be cared for can be cared for in their home environment using technology. - Dr. David Wilcox

Other Resources:

• How To Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System: A Patient's Handbook for Survival
• GoodRx app
• cms.gov 

Important Points:

• GoodRx App works with Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) to get you a better price for your prescriptions.

About the Guests:

David Wilcox DNP, MHA, BSN, RN-BC, LSSBB is the author of the patients’ handbook of survival called, “How To Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System”. He believes that proactive patient education enables those accessing the healthcare system to be better partners in their health care. For more about his information, click here. 

About the Host:

Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple health care organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.

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• HealthTalks OC Website
• Tongue Out
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