The Healing Podcast - Brought to you by MarinHealth

Recognizing the risk factors and symptoms associated with cervical stenosis can lead to timely interventions. In this episode, Dr. Shah discusses lifestyle choices, age factors, and congenital conditions that influence the likelihood of developing this condition. He also outlines practical tips to improve posture, strengthen muscles, and make lifestyle changes that can help prevent cervical stenos...

Feeling unusual mood swings, sleep trouble, or irregular periods? This episode helps you understand whether those changes could be perimenopause and outlines practical next steps. Join Lizellen La Follette, MD, for insight on symptoms, treatment options, and when hormone testing may help.  Learn more about Lizellen La Follette, MD  

In this episode of The Healing Podcast, we explore how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) aligns with the changing seasons, with a specific focus on spring. Join host Bill Claproth and Camille Loveman, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, as they discuss the significance of growth, renewal, and emotional balance during this vibrant season. Learn how to support your liver and gallbladder t...

In this episode, MarinHealth Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Pamela Riggs, MS, RDN, CSOWM, covers GLP-1 medications and how they regulate blood sugar and aid in weight loss. She discusses how people taking these medications can mitigate side effects, maintain muscle mass, and sustain weight loss, and how working with a registered dietitian nutritionist can help yield optimal results.   

Discover strategies for prioritizing your health during the winter months with MarinHealth Acupuncturist Camille Loveman, DACM, LA-C. This episode explores how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) views the winter season, emphasizing energy conservation, dietary adjustments, and self-care practices. Join us to learn how to nourish your body with warming foods like root vegetables and broths while ma...

In this episode, we delve into the significant effects of climate change on the health of our youngest generations. MarinHealth Pediatrician Dr. Carol Fonseca shares critical insights on how rising temperatures and worsening air quality are impacting children’s physical and mental well-being. Discover how environmental changes are creating new health challenges, and what parents can do to protect...

Wondering if the ringing in your ears is tinnitus? In this episode, clinical audiologist Joe Powner, Au. D., CCC-A, sheds light on the various sounds associated with tinnitus. Tune in to learn about its causes, symptoms, and why it affects so many people, including veterans. Understanding these elements is crucial for effective management of this condition.

Join Dr. Akash Shah as he explains the common signs of lumbar stenosis, the importance of early diagnosis and various treatment options, ranging from non-invasive treatments to surgical options. Learn how you can take control of your lumbar health in this essential episode.  Learn more about Akash Shah, MD

Join Dr. Lucinda Cohn as she unpacks the complex world of acne. From what causes those pesky blemishes to the most effective treatments —both over-the-counter and prescription—this episode provides valuable insights for anyone struggling with acne, regardless of age.  Learn more about Lucinda Kohn, MD, MHS  

For millions of Americans living with chronic lower back pain, the assumption is often that their only options are pain pills or invasive surgery. Fortunately, advancements in pain management mean that we now have access to a growing array of safe and effective minimally-invasive treatments that reduce pain and restore quality of life.  Learn more about Harjot Bhandal, MD  

MarinHealth nurse Kelly Stroup shares her personal experiences on the path from non-exerciser to half marathon runner, as well as insights on managing blood sugar and enhancing mental well-being through physical activity.  Learn more about Kelly Stroup, MSN, CNL, CDE  

Rachel Zucker-Wong, RN, CDCES, PHN, a Diabetes Nurse Specialist at MarinHealth’s Braden Diabetes Center, discusses the emotional and psychological hurdles that come with managing a chronic illness, and how her experience with type 1 diabetes shaped her career. She shares her coping strategies, from community support to continuous glucose monitoring, and explains how to build confidence and maintai...

Learn about endometriosis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. In this informative episode, Dr. Beau Park shares critical facts about endometriosis that can significantly improve quality of life.

Dr. Sean Maroney breaks down what you need to know about colon cancer, its symptoms, and treatment options. Learn about new guidelines for screening including colonoscopies and the SHIELD blood test, as well as actionable lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk of developing colon cancer.

In this episode, Dr. Blake Taylor leads a discussion focusing on sciatica, its causes, and treatment options.

In this episode, Dr. Sharleen Sidhu leads a discussion focusing on Ozempic, and how if differs from other weight loss drugs on the market.

Just because nursing is a natural process doesn’t mean it comes naturally to every mother and baby. Some infants, especially if they are born early, may take time learning to breastfeed. And sometimes, moms have their own breastfeeding challenges. In this podcast, Breast Surgeon and Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist Dr. Rachel Yang discusses some common breastfeeding problems, from under- and over...

The CDC estimates that an estimated 2.7 to 6.1 million people in the United States have Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib. The most common form of irregular heartbeat, AFib is a risk factor for stroke.  In this podcast, electrophysiologist Dr. Vivek Iyer discusses the symptoms and risk factors for AFib. Find out about the various treatment options for controlling AFib and reducing your stroke risk. And...

This is part two of our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy podcast—be sure to listen to part one first! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a short-term therapy technique to combat destructive thought patterns that negatively impact our lives. In this second half of his podcast, MarinHealth psychotherapist Edward Vander Clute, LCSW looks at the vicious cycle that develops between negative thinking...

Staying positive can be easier said than done. If you suffer from depression, anxiety, or both, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help readjust your thinking.  In this podcast, MarinHealth psychotherapist Edward Vander Clute, LCSW explains the theory behind CBT. Distorted thinking can hurt your self-esteem, warp your perceptions, darken your mood, and impact your career and relationships. Fin...

When it comes to joint replacement, precision is everything. The right angle, the right fit, the right implant–all are essential for a good outcome. VELYS robotic-assisted knee replacement is a state-of-the-art alternative, not just to manual surgery but to older robotic knee replacement technologies. Dr. Jeff Barry, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Clinical Fellowship Director, Divis...

Stroke is the #5 cause of death and the #1 cause of long-term disability in the US. Fortunately, 80% of strokes are treatable and preventable. Knowing the symptoms of stroke and your risk factors for having one is important, but lifestyle modifications are the key to prevention. Nicole Pacha and Maureen “Mo” Stull are Registered Nurses and Stroke Program Coordinators at MarinHealth Medical Center....

Living with lymphedema is challenging. Without proper management, the condition progresses, limiting motion, strength, and stability. Because lymphedema is usually caused by bodily trauma such as lymph node removal, surgery, radiation, pr infection, patients may not be in the best of health when they first start treatment. They need hands on physical therapy, support, and encouragement to keep the...

Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack? The symptoms are the same, and both require an immediate visit to the Emergency Department. In fact, a person if you are admitted to the hospital with a Transient Ischemic Attack, or TIA, you will get a full stroke workup. If a TIA goes untreated, there is a 10% chance of having a stroke within three months. In this podcast, Dr. Ilkcan Cokgor, a neurologist and...