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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 Disabilit...

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...

In this episode we will discuss pre and post natal pelvic floor therapy with Erin Glace.   Erin Glace PT, MSPT, PRPC is a pelvic health specialist with over 20 years of experience treating women with pelvic floor problems.  Pelvic floor damage can occur during pregnancy, during childbirth or post-partum, and may be expressed by symptoms such as urinary incontinence, fecal and gas incontinence, sex...

Migraine can present in a variety of ways. Hemiplegic migraine is a rare form of migraine where people experience weakness on one side of their body (hemiplegia) in addition to the migraine headache attack. The weakness is a form of migraine aura and occurs with other forms of typical migraine aura like changes in vision, speech or sensation. Our guest on today's show is Amber Blackburn.  Amber is...

In this episode we will discuss Myasthenia Gravis, an Autoimmune Disease affecting the neuromuscular system of the body with Meridith O'Connor. Writer, speaker, and community leader, Meridith is a health and wellness advocate.    

In this episode we will discuss Chiari Malformation.  It is most often caused by structural defects in the brain and spinal cord that occur during fetal development.  This can be the result of genetic mutations or a maternal diet that lacked certain vitamins or nutrients.  This is called primary or congenital Chiari malformation.  It can also be caused later in life if spinal fluid is drained exce...

In men, urine flows from the bladder through the urethra. BPH is a benign (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate that blocks the flow of urine through the urethra. The prostate cells gradually multiply, creating an enlargement that puts pressure on the urethra -- the "chute" through which urine and semen exit the body.   As the urethra narrows, the bladder has to contract more forcefully to pu...

In this episode we discuss the diseases  that continue to take the lives of the 1st Responders of the 9/11 attack.  We are grateful to the Chief Medical Officer for the NYFD, Dr. David Prezant for his time with us during the interview.  Dr. Prezant is the foremost authority on the complications of 9/11 that continue to plague the First Responders of the attack.

In this episode we will discuss Vectors.  Specifically MOSQUITOES! Mosquitoes cause more human suffering than any other organism -- over one million people worldwide die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. Not only can mosquitoes carry diseases that afflict humans, they also transmit several diseases and parasites that dogs and horses are very susceptible to. These include dog heartworm, West...

In this episode we will discuss Congenital Heart Defects with Derek Canas, AKA "D-Rek"  Some infants are born with the Great Arteries, (those attaching directly to the heart) in opposite positions, this is called Transposition.  Transposition of the great arteries changes the way blood circulates through the body, leaving a shortage of oxygen in blood flowing from the heart to the rest of the body...

In this episode we are talking about Timothy Syndrome with our guest Courtney Waller. Timothy syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the heart and several other organs.  Timothy syndrome is also associated with abnormalities of fingers or toes that are fused together through webbed skin between the digits (cutaneous syndactyly), specific facial features, a weakened immune system, develop...