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In the podcast episode titled "Proactive Approach to Your Own Health," Dr. Paul Kilgore delves into the importance of taking an active role in managing and maintaining one's health. This episode is a comprehensive guide to embracing a proactive mindset towards health, rather than a reactive one. Dr. Kilgore discusses how individuals can take charge of their health by engaging in preventive measure...

In the podcast episode titled "Bedbug Buzz: Separating Facts from Fear," Dr. Paul Kilgore takes listeners on an enlightening journey into the world of bedbugs, dispelling myths and easing anxieties associated with these often-misunderstood pests. This episode offers a deep dive into the biology, behavior, and ecology of bedbugs, breaking down common misconceptions and providing evidence-based info...

As the host of the podcast episode titled "How Do I Know When I'm Getting Good Value for My Healthcare?", Dr. Paul Kilgore delves into the intricate world of healthcare quality. This insightful episode guides listeners through the complexities of healthcare systems, helping them understand what constitutes 'good value' in medical services. Dr. Kilgore, with his expertise in healthcare, dissects th...

n the podcast episode titled "How Much Time Should I Spend on My Health Everyday?", Dr. Paul Kilgore explores the essential question of daily health management. This episode is a thoughtful examination of the balance between health, wellness, and the demands of modern life. Dr. Kilgore provides insightful guidance on how to effectively integrate health-conscious practices into daily routines, emph...

In the podcast episode titled "When and How to Get Involved in a Loved One's Health," Dr. Paul Kilgore explores the sensitive and crucial topic of participating in the healthcare of family members or close friends. This episode addresses the challenges and nuances of being an effective health advocate for someone else. Dr. Kilgore offers guidance on recognizing the signs that a loved one may need...

In the podcast episode titled "How Do I Know When I Have a Good Treatment Plan from My Healthcare Provider?", Dr. Paul Kilgore dives into the critical aspects of evaluating and understanding treatment plans prescribed by healthcare professionals. This episode empowers listeners to become active participants in their healthcare by providing them with the tools to assess the effectiveness and suitab...

In the podcast episode titled "Staying Healthy When Traveling," Dr. Paul Kilgore offers a treasure trove of advice and strategies for maintaining health and wellness while on the move. The episode begins with an overview of the common health challenges faced by travelers, ranging from jet lag and digestive issues to exposure to new allergens and infectious diseases. Dr. Kilgore emphasizes the impo...

In the podcast episode titled "Dealing with Unexpected Health Challenges," Dr. Paul Kilgore addresses the daunting reality of facing unforeseen medical issues. This episode is a compassionate guide for navigating the turbulent waters of sudden health crises, whether it be a surprise diagnosis, an acute illness, or an unexpected injury. Dr. Kilgore brings together personal stories, expert advice, a...

Hi, In today's podcast, we address recent stories in the news during the COVID-19 pandemic.  One story relates to people using or selling products containing silver.  Some people sell this or call this Colloidal Silver.  I am here to tell you unequivocally that these products are not only scamming people but there is zero evidence that they may be effective in treating any viral inf...

Hi Everyone, Dr. Paul Kilgore here. I wanted to announce today that we will be launching a new mini-course focused on getting you up to speed on the coronavirus epidemic and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones. I will be emailing out more information about the mini-course and book and announcing these via social media channels. 

I am Dr. Paul Kilgore, Host of the Quantitative Health Podcast. Please find me at quant@quantitative-health.com or my website: www.quantitative-health.com .  Today, I discuss the very serious condition called Aortic Dissection and the companion condition, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.  Aortic Dissection is believed to kill at least 13,000 Americans and many more around the world each year.&...

In this episode, we take a close look at what stress leads to and specifically some of the effects on our key organs such as the liver. We also discuss the importance of stress, how it appears and note that sometimes, individuals may feel and look well, yet be experiencing stress. We discuss key dietary action steps you can take that may save your life and the lives of your loved ones.  In th...

In this episode, we dive back into our focus in the month of February: Stress.  I discuss how we can measure stress, what biomarkers we use to understand stress and how stress relates to inflammation in our bodies. This year, my hope is that we help you find ways to reduce stress and monitor your progress towards this goal. By reducing stress, we want you to reduce inflammation to a minimum....

Stress is one of the most important factors affecting our health. Stress affects millions of Americans and many more across the World. In today's episode, we discuss how the brain interacts with our endocrine system and we look at what happens when we experience chronic stress. Let's continue this important episode on stress so we can begin to measure it and then identify ways to help reduce stres...

In the month of February, we will address the problem of stress.  Of all the health issues that we can think of, I think stress is at the very top of our list. It affects everyone and it is a worldwide problem. In this episode, we discuss some history of stress, how it affects our bodies, some measures we can take to lower our stress now, and some insights into research on stress--we will als...

Huge content today and a must listen. WARNING: some content here on heart disease and flu is graphic and scary. In this episode, we discuss the hard facts about two diseases that kill thousands of Americans every year: Heart Disease and Flu (Influenza). Please tell your friends, partners, loved ones, family members, neighbors, even co-workers about this Special Podcast Episode--It may save their l...

Welcome to the Quantitative Health Podcast. I am Dr. Paul Kilgore your host and I am super glad you are here.   Here’s some great news:  You can connect with me any time on social media including twitter and Instagram. You can also visit me at our website: www.quantitative-health.com Or you can call me directly anytime at 1-888-406-0008.  At our website, feel free to schedule a free...

Our young adult years from about age 18 to 35 years are very important. These years typically are very dynamic and we experience a great deal of change.  Change in living situations, work environments, co-workers, friends, family and more.  At the same time, it is this period when we establish patterns of living and behaviors that can last a lifetime and have major influence over our hea...

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of understanding our own family history, what we can learn from it, how we can use it and how we can go about starting to collect this information. This week, you can start to review your family health history and gather additional information from your relatives.  As always, if you have any questions, send me an email at: quant@quantitative-healt...

In this Special Episode Podcast, we think about the recent announcement by Justin Bieber where he told us that he has been diagnosed with and suffering from Lyme Disease.  Lyme Disease is an increasing problem in the United States and can have severe manifestations. In this episode, we talk about Lyme Disease as well as how you can recognize it and prevent the illness.

In this episode, you will get a chance to consider key health questions that help gather information about your health from birth to 19 years of age.  A great way to continue laying our foundation supporting great health.

In this episode, we start out the new year 2020 with a call to action. This year, we want to start your journey to the best health ever. To do this, our podcast will be available to you along with resources at our upcoming website soon to be launched.  The website is quantitative-health.com.  We are looking forward to working with you to develop a plan tailored for you and your goals for...

In this episode, we discuss a topic important to all of us: water.  Our bodies lose water every day through our skin and respiratory tract (lungs, mouth).  But, how much water do we need to replace? Because water is essential to live, our bodies have an elegant system for water regulation.  The secret weapon is the kidney. Today, we discuss how your kidneys help regulate water and e...

In this special episode, we discuss the steps you can take to begin your health journey. We start by recalling back to our earlier years and creating a list (an inventory) of our previous health challenges. We then think of the present time and create a list of our current health challenges. In the end, after we think carefully about our past and present, we then can look ahead.  When we look...

In this episode, we begin to define what is normal blood pressure, elevated blood pressure, high blood pressure Stage 1, high blood pressure Stage 2 and "hypertensive crisis". Understanding your own blood pressure measured by your doctor, nurse or other health-care provider or the blood pressure you measure using an automated blood pressure device at home is very important. Many of us are walking...