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Family Health with Dr. LexGender Affirmation Surgery with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Elda FisherEvery once in a while I come across a physician who is so inspirational and does the most meaningful work in medicine. So, I always jump at the chance to interview them. Dr. Elda Fisher is one of those doctors. Now, this episode is not going to resonate with everyone in my usual audience. But this is FAMILY HEALTH. For those people looking to pursue gender affirmation surgery, it can be hard to find information and resources. So if you know someone who might benefit from this information, PLEASE share. Dr. FIsher and I talked about the logistic...2022-11-1439 min
Family Health with Dr. LexPermission to Experience Pleasure with Ob/Gyn Dr. Sadaf LodhiLike so many others, I used to cringe when my parents or others would talk about sex. And it wasn't really until I was in my professional life helping others find solutions to difficulties or dissatisfaction in their own sex lives that I developed the language and confidence to discuss it openly. Today's guest Ob/Gyn Dr. Sadaf Lodhi and I share common goals of empowering our patients to explore their bodies, become confident expressing their needs and feel comfortable having conversations about their intimate lives. In the episode we tackled the taboo and answered the following questions:2022-11-1148 min
Family Health with Dr. LexRedefining Skincare with Dermatologist Dr. Keira BarrI was so pleasantly surprised by the conversation I had with Dr. Keira Barr. I thought this would be a discussion about which products to use and how to wash and things to avoid and when to seek a dermatologist. Ya know, the standard stuff. But this is not your mama's skincare routine y'all. Dr. Barr's philosophy and approach to helping women reveal their best image and live fully in their own skin is unlike anything you have heard before. Listen in to this raw, honest, feel-good conversation that will have you glowing! Spoiler alert:hang in there until the end f...2022-11-0453 min
Family Health with Dr. LexFibromyalgia with Rheumatologist Dr. Martina ZiegenbeinIf you have chronic pain or know someone who has, chances are you have heard of Fibromyalgia. But not many people know exactly what it is or where it comes from. In fact, many patients and doctors alike have doubted whether or not Fibromyalgia is even a real disease! Well, indeed it is. In this episode, Board Certified Rheumatologist Dr. Martina Ziegenbein and I are demystifying the diagnosis by answering to the following questions:***************What is fibromyalgia?How do we diagnose it?Why has FM been known as a “wastebasket” diagnosis?What causes FM? Is it autoimmun...2022-10-2728 min
Family Health with Dr. LexCulinary Medicine with OB/GYN Dr. Basma FarisFOOD IS MEDICINE! It's about as ancient a remedy as we have. But since pharmacology became a mainstream treatment, it seems that using our diet to help ourselves has fallen by the wayside. Luckily we have friends like Dr. Basma Faris, an Ob/Gyn who started her career as a Registered Dietician and now uses Culinary Medicine to teach patients how to regain control of their health with food as part of their treatment plan. Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine are two fields that are making a grand comeback. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recor...2022-10-141h 01
Family Health with Dr. LexFlourishing with Internist Dr. Rebecca LauderdaleHave you ever felt stuck? Like you should feel grateful for what you have in your life but there's something tugging at you saying "there's more?" Have you felt like you want to improve, change, grow, feel better / happier / more? Well, this episode is for you.... Dr. Rebecca Lauderdale is an expert in Flourishing, not just surviving, but Thriving. And she has so much juicy goodness to share with us. In this episode we talked about the many ways we can evaluate and change our lives for the better, including the following:***************- What is the defi...2022-10-0739 min
Family Health with Dr. LexTime Management with Gastroenterologist Dr. Kirthi LilleyTime Management is not usually considered a health topic. But like so many episodes on this podcast, we are talking about making lifestyle changes in order to optimize our health, wellness and happiness. Time freedom is an invaluable asset but can be hard to find. Fortunately, Dr. Kirthi Lilley is an expert and has joined me to talk about all things Time Management!***************Dr. Kirthi Lilley is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist working in the VA Health System and is the Associate Program Director for the GI fellowship at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Cen...2022-09-3044 min
Family Health with Dr. LexLiving with Bipolar Disorder with Family Physician Dr. Alison BaumYou know I love advocating for accessibility and equity in mental healthcare, so I was especially excited to speak with Dr. Alison Baum. She is a Family Physician living with Bipolar Disorder and has been brave enough to share her story for the first time here on this podcast. She is living proof that you can live a healthy, fulfilling life while managing mental illness. I am honored to share her story and amplify her voice. In this episode we covered so much, including the following:***************- How did Dr. Baum realize she had B...2022-09-2348 min
Family Health with Dr. LexGrow Your Wealthy Mindset with Ophthalmologist Dr. Elisa ChiangWe don't often think of money as a health topic, but being savvy with our finances can not only impact our quality of life, but can be really important in case of a medical emergency. In this episode Dr. Elisa Chiang and I had such a great conversation about Growing a Wealthy Mindset in which we answered the following questions:***************- As an ophthalmologist, how did Dr. Chiang become an expert in money management?- What are the advantages of investing early in life even if you can't invest much?- Why do w...2022-09-1640 min
Family Health with Dr. LexProphylactic Mastectomy with ER Physician Dr. Hala SabryI am such a fangirl in this episode. Seriously, Dr. Hala Sabry is one of the most prominent names in medicine, and for good reason! Not only has she created a network of over 116K women physicians but she has used her leadership position to educate, empower and inspire patients and physicians worldwide. Today she is telling her very personal story from a different perspective: as a patient who underwent bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. We had such a great conversation in which we answered the following questions:***************- Who is Noha and what kind of legacy has she l...2022-08-2657 min
Family Health with Dr. LexSetting Boundaries with Psychiatrist Dr. Maryna MammolitiThis is a good one that I know lots of people need to hear, myself included. So many of us lack the skills or the confidence to establish boundaries which can make or keep us unhealthy, unhappy and unfulfilled. Luckily, the friends of our show are experts who are excited to help us learn. In this episode, Psychiatrist Dr. Maryna Mammoliti and I discuss Setting Healthy Boundaries. She offers insightful examples to help us understand why setting boundaries is so important to maintaining our personal peace and accomplishing our goals. We had such a great conversation in which we answe...2022-08-1850 min
ResetMDDr. Alexis Hugelmeyer - "Don't Delay Living Your Authentic Life"Dr. Alexis Hugelmeyer is a self-described coffee-drinking, beach-loving traveler, wife, mama-of-three, professor, and Board-Certified Family & Osteopathic Medicine Physician. She currently practices in her Osteopathic & Lifestyle Medicine practice as well as hospitalist in North Carolina.
In this episode, Dr Hugelmeyer tells us all about her reset journey when she and her family moved 600 miles to revamp the life they were living to better serve them. We dive into the challenges and also the supports. In making this pivot, she is now able to connect with who she really is, the things that got pushed aside when her life...2022-07-1336 min
The BraveHer PodcastS1.E9: Getting Unstuck and Making Big Moves With Dr. Alexis HugelmeyerWelcome back to the BraveHer podcast! I'm thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Alexis Hugelmeyer, who goes by Dr. Lex. We're going to be talking about 'getting unstuck' and making big life changes. If you've been following along for a while, you know that I'm all about making big aligned life changes and listening to what's most important to you and taking brave action towards it.
Dr. Lex is a coffee-addicted, wanderlusting wife, and mama of 3. She is board certified in family medicine + osteopathic medicine. In her practice, she offers patients education, support and accountability needed to...2022-06-2944 min
Becoming Immune ConfidentEpisode 21: Role of Osteopathic Medicine with Dr. Alexis Hugelmeyer Dr. Alexis Hugelmeyer, is a coffee-drinking, wanderlusting, wife, mama of three, and Board Certified Family & Osteopathic Medicine Physician. She has spent most of her thirteen year career taking care of the sickest hospital patients knowing that most of them were suffering from preventable, even reversible conditions. In her practice, Dr. Lex focuses on nine fundamental pillars of health and provides patients the education, support and accountability needed to set and achieve their health goals.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlexlifestylemedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlexlifestylemed/Website: https://www.drlexlifestylemedicine.com/ 2022-05-2736 min
Family Health with Dr. LexThe Self-Care Formula Everyone Needs to Know with Radiologist Dr. Robyn TigerWe've spoken extensively about the harmful effects of chronic stress, but in this episode Board Certified Radiologist Dr. Robyn Tiger and I discuss how learning complete self-care can reverse symptoms, improve functional capacity, quality of life and longevity. This is a game-changing episode called The Self-Care Formula Everyone Needs to Know. In it we offer answers to the following questions:***************- How did Dr. Tiger safe her own life?- Did modern medicine fail her?- What does it mean to regulate the nervous system?- Why were all of her tests negative?2022-05-2753 min
Family Health with Dr. LexAlpha Gal Syndrome with Internist/Pediatrician Dr. Laura DiefendorfMost people have heard of the most common tick-borne illnesses like Lyme & Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Many have heard of Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis & Tularemia. But most doctors aren't even familiar with one of the most recently discovered tick-related illnesses called Alpha Gal Syndrome. I know I hadn't learned of it until I moved to the South. I feel fortunate to have done this interview with Board Certified Internist/Pediatrician Dr. Laura Diefendorf. In this podcast episode you'll learn all about Alpha Gal including the answers to the following questions:***************- What is alpha gal?...2022-05-2134 min
Family Health with Dr. LexHealing Your Inner Critic with Ob/GYN Dr. Priyanka VenugopalYou know that little voice in your head saying you can do better or more? That you're not good enough, successful enough? That you aren't worthy of what you have or that you should feel guilty for wanting more? Women have an inherent inner critic thats been cultivated by society for decades. That voice contributes to the heaviness we feel emotionally and physically… learning to listen and heal this inner critic is really the most joyous way to lose weight (on the scale and for our minds)I had a life-changing conversation with Dr. Priyanka Venugo...2022-05-1153 min
Family Health with Dr. LexNavigating Life Transitions with OB/GYN Dr. Radhika SharmaYou've made it! You have the career, the partner, the family you envisioned. But you're heavy, exhausted & you keep hearing that voice in your head & your heart. It's quiet at first, but grows as time passes. It's saying: "What if there's more? What if I want to change, do something different? These are the questions Dr. Radhika Sharma asked herself. She was stuck in the proverbial quick sand. Walking through the door of her garage after a long day of work, with one arm full of groceries, the other of tasks that needed to be completed, a back...2022-05-0656 min
Family Health with Dr. LexEnd of Life Planning with Hospitalist Dr. Ciri PressI know, I know… no one wants to talk about death and dying. But in this episode, Board Certified Hospitalist Dr. Ciri Press and I tackle this tough topic - End of Life Planning & Advance Directives. We are breaking down your options and why it’s so important to start having conversations about your end-of-life care. Whether you’re young and healthy, living with chronic medical problems, are in the later season of life, OR if you are involved in the care of a loved one, this episode is a great one to flag for reference. We're all going...2022-04-2956 min
Family Health with Dr. LexSo, You Want to Become a Runner? with Pediatrician & Run Coach Dr. Michelle QuirkHave you ever tried to become a runner? How many times have you started and stopped and started again only to find that it doesn't stick? The answer for me is countless. ***************In this episode, Pediatrician and Certified Run Coach Dr. Michelle Quirk and I tackle the question, So, You Want to Become a Runner? For those out there who would like to try running, maybe for the 2nd or 50th time, and make it stick, we have got you covered with answers to all your questions including:-Is it possible to enjoy runn...2022-04-1557 min
Family Health with Dr. LexIntro to Botox & Fillers with ER Physician Dr. Judith BorgerIn this episode, Dr. Judith Borger and I discuss Botox & Fillers including answers to the following questions:- What procedures does Dr. Borger do in her practice?- How did Dr. Borger transition from a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to an Aesthetic Physician?- How do your interests in your appearance change as you get older?- How does someone begin to learn about the aesthetic procedures that are available and where to go to get them done?- What are some red flags for injectors that you want to avoid?...2022-04-081h 17
Family Health with Dr. LexHow to Get the High Quality Sleep You Dream Of with Sleep Specialist Dr. Funke Afolabi-BrownIn this episode, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown and I discuss How to Get the High Quality Sleep You Dream Of, including answers to the following questions:- As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, how did Dr. Brown become interested in Sleep Medicine as a means of helping families improve their health?- How does sleep deprivation affect other parts of our life - such as work, relationships, parenting?- What is "sleep hygiene?"- What does a proper sleep environment look like?- What is social jet lag?- How do devices and blue light...2022-03-2558 min
Family Health with Dr. LexApproaching Weight Issues in Children with Pediatrician Dr. Sheila CarrollIn this episode, Dr. Sheila Carroll and I discuss Approaching Weight Issues in Children including answers to the following questions:- How did Dr. Carroll get into coaching children and their families improve their weight?- How does Dr. Carroll direct the conversation around a child's weight?- Can the parent's concern about weight affect the child negatively?- How did Dr. Carroll's experience at a young age affect her weight mindset?- What is the general approach to discussing weight in a pediatric office - both overweight and underweight?- How...2022-03-1855 min
Family Health with Dr. LexUnexplained Infertility & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist Dr. Alexander KofinasIn this very special episode, my own doctor Dr. Alexander Kofinas & I discuss Unexplained Infertility & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss including answers to the following questions:- How did Dr. Kofinas identify my condition & save the lives of my two babies?- Why should specialists practice with the mindset of a general practitioner?- What is Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)?- How does someone desiring pregnancy know which type of doctor to see?- Why does Dr. Kofinas consider an "IVF failure" of a normal baby a pregnancy loss? - What is the true rate of...2022-03-031h 27
Family Health with Dr. LexSjogren's, Autoimmune Disease & Approaching Invisible Illness with Allergy / Immunologist Dr. Kara WadaThe incidence of autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, psoriasis, thyroid disease and even diabetes has skyrocketed. They can present with a wide constellation of symptoms, both vague and specific, but can be difficult to diagnose. While we have made tremendous strides in the treatment of autoimmune disease, there are many important considerations that can affect the course of illness and quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Kara Wada and I discuss Sjogren's, Autoimmune Disease and Approaches to Invisible Illness including answers to the following questions:- What is autoimmune disease and how doe...2022-02-2540 min
Family Health with Dr. LexThe Global Effects of Stress with Critical Care Dr. Stephanie FreemanWELCOME TO SEASON 3! I'm so happy you're here. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Freeman and I discuss The Global Effects of Stress including answers to the following questions:- How has the stress of the pandemic affected physicians?- How does stress contribute to acute and chronic illnesses?- What are the social determinants of health and how do they affect our health?- How do external stressors cause internal stress?- What are examples of Adverse Childhood Experiences?- How do Adverse Childhood Experiences affect our health as adults?2022-02-1958 min
Family Health with Dr. LexCOVID-19 Update for 2022 with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Rajeev FernandoDr. Fernando is back to give us an update as we enter into 2022.We discussed all things...- Omicron- Vaccine safety for kids- Boosters- Travelling safely- Navigating the holidays- Predictions for 2022For more information from Dr. Fernando check out:www.chiraj.com2021-12-2431 min
Family Health with Dr. LexEmotional Regulation & Positive Parenting with Family Physician Dr. Carly CreweEach year 1 in 5 women will experience a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and so many others. Women are twice as likely as men to experience any of those conditions, yet are less likely to seek treatment for their symptoms.Barriers to women accessing help include cost / lack of insurance, lack of awareness to treatment options, lack of time, lack of accessible resources and stigma. My guest today is on a mission to destigmatize women's mental health issues and help improve access to high quality, compassionate care with her virtual model. I had a gr...2021-11-121h 17
Family Health with Dr. LexGrief, Loss & Resilience with Grief Coach AmarAtma KhalsaLosing a loved one is one of the most painful human experiences. The grief that follows can be deep and prolonged. But there are skills we can learn to help us when grief of any kind finds us. I absolutely loved conversing with and learning from AmarAtma Khalsa about Grief, Loss and Resilience. We hope this episode brings you some hope!***************In this episode, AmarAtma and I discuss Healing Pain from Grief including answers to the following questions:- How did AmarAtma become a Chaplain, Minister and Grief Coach?- What is grie...2021-11-081h 08
Family Health with Dr. LexThriving Through Grief with Executive Coach Dr. Yvonne AtorHave you or someone you love experienced grief? We all have. We usually think about grief as it relates to the loss of a loved one. But in today's episode Dr. Yvonne Ator and I are discussing grief as it relates to all the other types of loss we may encounter... the loss of a job, a friendship, your health, a marriage, a child going away to college, the ability to bear children, and so many more. Dr. Ator is passionate about helping people, especially physicians, thrive through their grief and move forward with meaning. It is such a great c...2021-11-041h 21
Family Health with Dr. LexBenzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome with Cardiologist Dr. Christy HuffHave you or someone you love been prescribed a benzodiazepine like Xanax, Ativan, Valium, Librium, Restoril or Klonopin?Did you know that they:- are among the most commonly prescribed psychotropic medications in the U.S.?- have significant potential for physical dependence and addiction?- can cause life-threatening overdose or withdrawal syndrome?- should be tapered and not stopped abruptly?My guest today is on a mission to educate and inform patients and physicians about benzos!***************In this episode, Cardiologist Dr. Christy Huff & I discuss Benzodiazepine W...2021-10-2534 min
Family Health with Dr. LexThe Biology of Trauma with Addiction Medicine Physician Dr. Aimie ApigianIf you live in a human body, this show is for you. And if you haven't heard about Trauma Informed Care, you should learn about it now as it will change the way healthcare is delivered to our patients. Trauma is not a specific event. It is an experience or the way someone experiences an event. The experience of trauma or traumatic events become part of our biology. Therefore the Trauma-Informed approach to healing is to first give our bodies the tools to deal with the negative impact of trauma.In this episode, Preventive & Addiction Medicine Physician Aimi...2021-10-2258 min
Family Health with Dr. LexGet Your Sexy Back After Breast Cancer with Sex Therapist Dr. Melanie ModjorosIn this episode, Sex Therapist Dr. Melanie Modjoros & I discuss Getting Your Sexy Back After Breast Cancer including answers to the following questions:***************- What is a sexual medicine counselor and how did Dr. Modjoros become one?- Why are patients, especially women, reluctant to discuss dissatisfaction in their intimate / sex lives?- How can medical issues contribute to or exacerbate intimacy / sexuality issues?- What are the primary intimacy / sexuality issues related to living with / surviving cancer?- How does Dr. Modjoros help women get back to accepting and loving their...2021-10-0848 min
Family Health with Dr. LexThe Biology of Stress with Preventive Medicine Physician Dr. Jordana RothschildIn this episode, Board Certified Public Health & Preventive Medicine Physician Dr. Jordana Rothschild & I discuss The Biology of Stress including answers to the following questions:***************- Is stress harmful?- What is the physiologic mechanism of stress?- How does stress change the body?- How does the body adapt to stress?- Does the body know the difference between life-threatening stress and small stressors?- Can we retrain our brains to reduce our stress?- What is DISTRESS?- What are...2021-10-0142 min
Family Health with Dr. LexPatient Self-Advocacy with Family Physician Dr. Catherine Harmon-ToomerIn this episode, Family Physician Dr. Catherine Harmon-Toomer & I discuss Patient Self-Advocacy including answers to the following questions:***************- How did Dr. Toomer's own health scare lead her to a career as a patient advocate coach?- Why does Dr. Toomer use weight loss / management as the center of her practice?- Why don't patients visit a Lifestyle Medicine or Preventive Medicine doctor before they become ill?- Why do patients with multiple medical problems sometimes have difficulty coming to a diagnosis or feeling satisfied with the overall management of their care?...2021-09-0347 min
Family Health with Dr. LexUncompromising Intimacy with Intimacy Expert Dr. Alexandra StockwellIn this episode, Intimacy Expert Dr. Alexandra Stockwell & I discuss Uncompromising Intimacy including answers to the following questions:- Why is it taboo to talk about sex and intimacy?- Do we have to choose between a stable, supportive friendship type of relationship and a fiery, passionate one? Or can we have it all?- How does the show Sex / Life reflect the loneliness and isolation that can develop in a relationship over time?- What happens when the romance in a relationship starts to fade?- What are some strategies to experience s...2021-08-271h 29
Family Health with Dr. LexSuperwoman Complex with Family Physician Dr. Nicole SwinerIn this episode, Board Certified Family Physician Dr. Nicole Swiner & I discuss The Superwoman Complex including answers to the following questions:- How did Doc Swiner realize she was burned out?- How does the stress of trying to do it all relate to illness?- How are busy people supposed to find more time for self care?- What are some strategies to optimize your productivity and thus leave more time for self-care?- How do you find / make time for self-care?- How can you optimize your work / life balance?2021-08-2054 min
Family Health with Dr. LexMenopause with Gynecologist Dr. Hajira YasminIn this episode, Board Certified Ob/GYN Dr. Hajira Yasmin & I discuss Menopause & Treatment Options / Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) including answers to the following questions:- What is menopause?- How are women with symptoms of menopause evaluated?- Should women be expected to just live with symptoms of menopause?- Why is lifestyle so important to the menopausal woman?- How do hormones affect overall health?- What can we do to prepare for menopause?- What are the non-medication treatments (vitamins, supplements, herbs) and do they work?...2021-07-231h 00
Family Health with Dr. LexIntuitive Eating with Lifestyle Medicine Physician Dr. Lynn StiffIn this episode, dietician-turned-Board Certified Family & Lifestyle Medicine Physician Dr. Lynn Stiff & I discuss Intuitive & Mindful Eating including answers to the following questions:- Why did Dr. Stiff go to medical school after becoming a dietitian?- How does our lifestyle affect our health?- What is Lifestyle Medicine?- How does LIfestyle Medicine differ from Integrative Medicine?- Can supplements & botanicals dangerous?- How are your nutrition & weight related to your overall health?- How do Intuitive / Mindful Eating differ from traditional diets?2021-07-1652 min
Family Health with Dr. LexRecovering from Burnout & Perfectionism with Internist Dr. Kara PepperIn this episode, Board Certified Internist Dr. Kara Pepper and I discuss Recovering from Burnout & Perfectionism including answers to the following questions: - How do women begin to assess who we are , what we like and what we want to do?- How do we find our calling?- Why do we allow ourselves to live with a certain level of discomfort?- How do we identify, acknowledge & honor our needs?- What is burnout?- How do we deal with shaming from other people, especially other p...2021-07-0952 min
Family Health with Dr. LexPreparing for Common Family Emergencies with ER Physician Dr. Anne-Caroline NormanIn this episode, Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Anne-Caroline Norman and I discuss Preparing for Common Family Emergencies including answers to the following questions: - Is COVID improving and will we be able to travel again soon?- What are the most common family emergencies we can prepare our home and family for?- What do we need to prepare for wound care, allergic reactions and pain?- What supplies should we bring when travelling?- How do we know a situation is an emergency? - Ho...2021-07-021h 23
Family Health with Dr. LexMindfulness & Meditation in Medicine with Pulmonologist Dr. Ni-Cheng LiangIn this episode, Board Certified Pulmonologist and Mindfulness teacher Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang and I discuss Mindfulness and Meditation in Medicine including answers to the following questions: - What is Integrative Medicine? - How does it differ from Complementary and Alternative Medicine?- How did Dr. Liang’s personal experience with cancer lead her to become a mindfulness instructor?- How did Complementary and Integrative Medicine help Dr. Liang during her cancer and treatment?- What is mindfulness and how does it help treat disease?- How does one b...2021-06-2546 min
Family Health with Dr. LexHealthy Sleep for Infants and Children with Pediatrician / Sleep Expert Dr. Nilong VyasIn this episode, Board Certified Pediatrician & Sleep Expert Dr. Nilong Vyas and I discuss Healthy Sleep for Infants and Children including answers to the following questions: - How can expectant families prepare to welcome baby home? - Whats is the best way for families develop good sleep habits from the birth? - Do newborns need a sleep schedule?- Is it possible to breastfeed and create a healthy sleep schedule?- Does sleep training, or the Cry-It-Out Method, work? Is it harmful? 2021-06-041h 00
Family Health with Dr. LexWhole Heart Health with Cardiologist Dr. Nicole HarkinIn this episode, Board Certified Cardiologist Dr. Nicole Harkin and I discuss Whole Heart Health including answers to the following questions:- How do you identify and reduce cardiovascular risk if you have a strong family history? - How much does stress contribute to the development of heart disease and what can we do to reduce stress?- Does heart disease really begin in childhood?- How do we encourage more young people to engage in a heart healthy lifestyle?- Which diet is best for our h...2021-05-2140 min
Family Health with Dr. LexEFT Tapping with Mind-Body Medicine Specialist Dr. Kim D'EramoIn this episode, Dr. Kim D'Eramo and I explore EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique - to Reverse Pain, Illness and Fatigue. Dr. D'Eramo explains how EFT works, how to do it yourself and gives us additional resources to further our knowledge and experience with EFT. *****************Kim D'Eramo, D.O. is a board certified Emergency Medicine physician who attended residency at Emory University. She is a conscious physician, bestselling author of The MindBody Tool Kit, and founder of The American Institute of MindBody Medicine. Dr. D’Eramo was able to heal a severe autoimmune disease...2021-05-1543 min
Family Health with Dr. LexCOVID-19 Update with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Rajeev FernandoIn this episode, Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Rajeev Fernando and I discuss COVID-19 including answers to the following questions:- How did the pandemic start and how did it get so bad?- How did Dr. Fernando get involved in public education on coronavirus?- How is the US doing with the vaccine program?- How do we reach herd immunity?- What do we need to be able to return to normal?- When will we be able to travel internationally?- Are the vaccines safe? Were they rushed to...2021-05-0848 min
Family Health with Dr. LexIntroducing the Family Health with Dr. Lex Podcast hosted by Dr. Nii DarkoIn this episode, Board Certified Trauma Surgeon Dr. Nii Darko interviews ME. Together we discuss:- Why I decided to start a podcast,- What is Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulation,- What is the difference between and M.D. and a D.O. - What is the difference between a D.O. and a chiropractor,- How Preventive Medicine and Therapeutic Lifestyle changes can help you live a healthier life, - What are the goals of the podcast,- How patients can find reliable inf...2021-04-3050 min
The Power of Peacefulness and Stress ReliefEpisode 19 Dr Alexis Hugelmeyer "Get Unstuck"Send us a text Get Unstuck with Alexis Hugelmeyer DO In this episode, we speak about getting unstuck. Dr Hugelmeyer shares her story with us. If you feel like you are on a hamster wheel this story is for you. About D Alexis Hugelmeyer from her website "I am Dr. Alexis Hugelmeyer, but my friends and patients call me Dr. Lex. After ten years of practicing traditional medicine, I am taking your health and wellness into the future! A board-certified Family Physician by trai...2020-02-1014 min