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A hernia occurs when an internal organ or other body part protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that normally contains it. This episode discusses all hernia types with more attention given to  inguinal hernias with descriptive text that may not be appropriate for all listeners. 

Our guest today is Brian Tally.  Brian developed idiopathic osteomyelitis in his spine in 2012.  The infection was missed by the healthcare providers and he ended up with severe damage to not only his spine but his organs as well as the disease ate away at him from the inside.  Brian is a former Sgt in the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed in Camp Lejeune NC where he served with BTO Co...

Although there is no single cause to suicide, suicide is a major public health concern. Over 47,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2017; it is the 10th leading cause of death overall. Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. It most often occurs when stressors exceed current coping...

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a disease in which scar tissue develops on the parts of the kidneys that filter waste from the blood.  Our guest today, Jon Rankin is a runner that discovered he had this disease as he was taking a physical for the Olympics. Jon was the 17th African American male to break the 4 minute mile! Focal = some Segmental = sections Glomerulo = of kidney filters...

Finding the right doctor can make all the difference!  Wellacopia provides a "healthcare relationship connection."  According to the Wellacopia Website: "The patient-practitioner relationship encompasses 4 key elements: mutual knowledge, trust, loyalty, and regard. ​ Knowledge refers to the practitioner's knowledge of the patient as well as the patient's knowledge of the practitioner. Trust involv...

We certainly realize suicide is a serious matter, but we have a guest that has chronic suicide ideology and yet, he is a stand up comedian! He literally puts a new spin on mental health.  He was lucky enough to get off the ship he was working on (in his stand-up role) after being turned away by several countries due to the Corona Virus.  During the brief break he called in from Cambodia!  Yes, thi...

We certainly realize suicide is a serious matter, but we have a guest that has chronic suicide ideology and yet, he is a stand up comedian! He literally puts a new spin on mental health.  He was lucky enough to get off the ship he was working on (in his stand-up role) after being turned away by several countries due to the Corona Virus.  During the brief break he called in from Cambodia!  Yes, thi...

We certainly realize suicide is a serious matter, but we have a guest that has chronic suicide ideology and yet, he is a stand up comedian! He literally puts a new spin on mental health.  He was lucky enough to get off the ship he was working on (in his stand-up role) after being turned away by several countries due to the Corona Virus.  During the brief break he called in from Cambodia!  Yes, thi...

Sharon Krischer was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in October, 2009 after several years of experiencing odd symptoms.  Ever since she has read everything she could find on Parkinson's with the goal of finding a way to move on – literally – and not be defeated by the disease. 

Most kinds of Juvenile Arthritis are autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases. That means the immune system, which is supposed to fight against foreign invaders like viruses and germs, gets confused and releases inflammatory chemicals that attack healthy cells and tissue. In most JA cases, this causes joint inflammation, swelling, pain and tenderness, but some types of JA have few or no joint sympt...

 Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA), also known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSbP) is a very serious form of child abuse. The perpetrator, usually the mother, invents symptoms or causes real ones in order to make her child appear sick. Our guest today is Craig Lewis, not only survived the ordeal but he has also written a book on his experiences and is a Peer Counselor to help others...

Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium, or radium, which are radioactive metals break down in rocks, soil and groundwater. People can be exposed to radon primarily from breathing radon in air that comes through cracks and gaps in buildings and homes. Because radon comes naturally from the earth, people are always exposed to it. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc...

Our guest today is Amee Quiriconi the Blogger and Podcaster for " One Broken Mom " she spoke with us recently about Rheumatoid Arthritis and now shares with us how childhood trauma can develop into lifelong illnesses like Autoimmune, Cardiac problems and even Cancers!  An extremely interesting  topic that opens the doors between sociology, psychology and physical medicine.

Post Traumatic Stress can be painful for the family as well as the person experiencing this disorder.  Dr. Seth Kastle of WaKeeney,  is a retired U.S. Army first sergeant and the author of the children's books, Why Is Dad So Mad,  and Why Is Mom So Mad, both which address how military families can cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Do to overwhelming positive feedback and requests we are running this episode for TWO WEEKS! Featuring Bill Hennessey who had a cardiac event after boarding a Chicago Metra train and the two bystanders that weren't about to let these be his LAST train ride! 

Marc Coronel has dedicated his life to inspiring, motivating, and empowering others.  At the same time, Marc has been battling kidney disease and talks with us today about dialysis.  Kidney dialysis is temporary fix while a person waits for transplant. 

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system – which normally protects its health by attacking foreign substances like bacteria and viruses – mistakenly attacks the joints. Our guest today is Amee Quiriconi the Blogger and Podcaster for "One Broken Mom"

In this episode we discuss Mast cell activation disorder (MCAD) with Tara Notrica from New York.  MCAD is an immunological condition in which mast cells inappropriately and excessively release chemical mediators, resulting in a range of chronic symptoms, sometimes including anaphylaxis or near-anaphylaxis attacks.

Cerebellar slumping (aka cerebellar ptosis) occurs as a result of too much bone being removed around the foramen magnum that there is no longer enough bone to support the weight of the cerebellum. Today we speak again with Heidi concerning her Brain Slump diagnosis.   

Although we normally discuss a different diagnosis each week, we wanted to introduce some forms of Therapeutic Recreation from time to time since Ron & Lita both received their advanced degrees in TR Administration from Aurora University . A study into the therapeutic benefits of scuba diving by students from the  University of Sheffield's Medical School   published in the Journal of Disability an...

A premature birth is a birth that takes place more than three weeks before the baby's estimated due date. In other words, a premature birth is one that occurs before the start of the 37th week of pregnancy. Premature babies, especially those born very early, often have complicated medical problems.  Sheila talks about some of the medical challenges her premie twins have faced during their first 7...

Today we're talking with Travis Mills , a retired United States Army Staff Sergeant and recalibrated warrior!  On April 10, 2012, Mills was critically injured by an  improvised explosive device  (IED), while on his third tour in Afghanistan.  Travis is one of only five surviving quadruple amputees from the US military action in Iraq and Afghanistan. His message is one of hope and determination, bu...

We are speaking today with Christalle Bodiford.  Christalle is an artist, advocate, writer, and an adventurer who lives with Epilepsy.  Seizures and epilepsy are not the same. An epileptic seizure is a transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. Epilepsy is a disease characterized by an enduring predisposition to generate e...

In this episode we will discuss Myasthenia Gravis, an Autoimmune Disease affecting the neuromuscular system of the body with Tasha White, Director of a new Non-profit organization called My Walk with MG located in St. Louis, MO.   The hallmark of Myasthenia Gravis is muscle weakness that worsens after periods of activity and improves after periods of rest.  Certain muscles such as those that contr...

People with bipolar disorders have extreme and intense emotional states that occur at distinct times, called mood episodes. These mood episodes are categorized as manic, hypomanic or depressive. People with bipolar disorders generally have periods of normal mood as well. Bipolar disorders can be treated, and people with these illnesses can lead full and productive lives.  Kitt joins us today to di...