The Healthy Hypochondriac with Angelina Assanti

So, you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, now what? I include 7 tips to help you deal with the news and be proactive about getting the best information from your doctor about treatment and life afterward. From talking to your family and friends to what you should share on social media, I discuss how I handled the news and what got me through the first couple years after treatment. Please consider buy...

In Part 1 of my discussion on Lymphedema, I discuss how I got it, symptoms, treatments, and I include show notes about the machine I use every day to help me with circulation. I also discuss Oscar winner and cancer survivor, Kathy Bates, who testified in front of congress to get more money allocated for the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema. Lymphedema doesn’t just happen to cancer patients, m...

Although easily-treatable, UTIs can cause life-threatening injuries such as sepsis or even death! But what if you’re chronic UTI issues are stemming from surgery that was supposed to correct something else? I’ll discuss how to look for symptoms, how to prevent your next one, as well as why they happen. Although I include links for men, this episode discusses lady problems (gross!) such as hysterec...

This week, I will be discussing why you need a pulse oximeter in your home. After the recent and unexpected death of a family member, I want to arm you with knowledge that I didn’t have. A pulse oximeter measures the amount of oxygen in your blood. According to the FDA’s website, 95-100 is a normal range. I will tell you the symptoms to watch for, where you can buy one and recommendations from the...

My friend Sally and I discuss Olympic Champion Simone Biles and her exit from the Olympics due to mental health issues. Instead of rallying around this American hero, some people can't wait to attack her because she dares to put her mental health first. Sally (both a retired educator and librarian with life-long anxiety) talks about what anxiety is, warning signs, and solutions. She also covers po...

My friend, multiple award-winning author, M.A. Appleby discusses the traumatic brain injury that almost took her son's life. From the accident to the diagnosis, induced coma, and rehab, she discusses life before and after this life-changing accident from the caretaker's viewpoint. She also discusses the journal she turned into an award-winning book to help families going through T.B.I. called "Rai...

Dr. Paul Thornton was a successful executive who got a life-changing diagnosis at the age of 29. Even though Vestibular Schwannoma or Acoustic Neuroma usually is diagnosed in middle-aged white men, Dr. Thornton got the surprise of his life when he himself was diagnosed with this rare tumor. Some of the early symptoms are poor balance, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), headache, or hearing loss. Howev...

Stephanie, a nutritionist, from Coastal Chiropractic discusses why nutrition labels are deceptive. She also shares why inflammation could be impeding your weight loss, why scales lie, and more! www.coastal chiropractic health.com *I’m not a doctor and can’t even play one on TV! If you need medical help, please call a medical doctor or call 911!

I have been seeing my chiropractor for years. She has diagnosed and healed much more than alignment issues. Dr. Jen explains why a chiropractor may just be the solution to a whole heap of medical issues that are not being addressed by traditional doctors. Can a chiropractor bridge the gap between your health and your regular family practitioner? Not in my typical delicate fashion, this episode tal...

Despite being told several times that he was just a hypochondriac, my father was diagnosed with a mass tumor cluster. He had an experimental surgery in the ‘90s that involved extensive reconstruction of his stomach, pancreas, liver, and other organs. This diagnosis of ganglion tumors landed him as a case study in the New England Journal of Medicine. Told he would not live through the surgery; one...

Binge drinking is at an all-time high. There is a fine line between excessive drinking in college and when it turns into a permanent problem. My guests are April O'Leary, whose publishing company just released, "Sober Moms, Happy Moms," the book, and an Anonymous mom whose own story, "Red Rock Bottom," is shared in the book. This is a raw and no-holds-barred interview that may save the life of som...