Osteoarthritis Ep. 1

Osteoarthritis is commonly thought of as an “old person” disease. That is, until you have it. Are you just getting old as your doctor says, or is there something else going on? Learn more with our 6 part osteoarthritis series.

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Osteoarthritis Ep. 2

We often think of osteoarthritis as a progressive disease of “ageing”. But it is not solely caused by ‘ageing’. Learn what other reasons osteoarthritis can happen, and at any age.

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Osteoarthritis Ep. 3

Healthy joints can become osteoarthritic because of the body’s failed attempt to repair damaged joint tissues. For most people, this damage can occur when otherwise healthy joints are exposed to heavy workloads over a long period of time.

However, for some individuals whos...

Osteoarthritis Ep. 4

While there is currently no cure for OA, there are ways to manage the symptoms and improve function.

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Osteoarthritis Ep. 5

Further, understand OA pain, and treatments to help manage your pain.

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Osteoarthritis Ep. 6

Learn what certain lifestyle changes can help you improve your joint health and prevent OA.

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High Blood Pressure/Hypertension Ep. 1

1 in 4 adults have hypertension, and an additional 1 in 5 adults have pre-hypertension. AND, hypertension is the number one risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for heart disease. A better understanding of this disease will help you to prevent an...

High Blood Pressure/Hypertension Ep 2

When you go to your doctor and your doctor says your blood pressure is 138/80. What do these numbers mean to you? Learn what the numbers mean and what you should be paying attention to.

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High Blood Pressure/Hypertension Ep. 3

While hypertension is commonly known as the silent killer, and often there are no symptoms until the damage is done, there are symptoms you need to aware of, as well as steps you can take to keep yourself educated.
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High Blood Pressure/Hypertension Ep. 4

Did you know that if you have high blood pressure, just by decreasing systolic pressure by 5mm mercury could reduce stroke deaths by 14%, and CHD by 9%, and premature death by 7%? Learn about what your diagnosis means and how low blood pressure also needs t...

High Blood Pressure Ep 5

Learn what medications and lifestyle changes you can make to help you manage high blood pressure.

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Hormones Ep. 1

Understand terminologies used in the diagnosis of menopause. Find out what exactly is menopause, peri-menopause, and post-menopause. And do men go through menopause?

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Hormones Ep 2

Find out what happens to your biology and hormones with the onset of menopause. Why your progesterone declines first, then estrogen follows. How are adrenal glands involved in sex hormone production? Understand the pattern for testosterone decline in ageing men.

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Hormones Ep. 3

This segment lists some of the symptoms you may experience during menopause and andropause. Symptoms of menopause are different for each person, depending on many factors including other hormones, your lifestyle, and stress levels. Men also have andropause symptoms.

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Hormones Ep 4

Don’t be afraid of Hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT is the most effective therapy for addressing menopausal symptoms, and HRT helps with osteoporosis prevention. HRT is not just about estrogen and progesterone, other hormones must be considered at the same time. Most people...

Hormones Ep 5

Aside from prescription for HRT, there are other ways to support the menopausal phase. This segment discusses some commonly used supplements to support estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. As with any prescription, it would be wise to understand where you need support before...

Hormones Ep. 6

Eating habits and exercise have significant impact on your hormones and the body’s response to menopause. Can eating more vegetables help reduce menopausal symptoms? Absolutely. Even your gut microbiome has great control over estrogen. And to have health gut microbiome, one ne...

Hormones Ep. 7

Watch this video to see how sleep is linked to menopause and andropause. Sleep is one the most important acts of self-care, especially during menopause. Not getting enough quality sleep during menopause or andropause can make your symptoms worse.

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Osteoporosis Ep. 1

Worldwide, 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 years and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime. Statistically, if an older person breaks his or her hip, there is a higher chance of dying in the first-year post-fracture because of complications from t...

Osteoporosis Ep. 2

How can I have osteoporosis, you may wonder? I don't feel any different…except I broke a bone just tripping over the sidewalk. Typically, there are no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss.
But once your bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you might have a few tell...

Osteoporosis Ep. 3

What pharmacological treatments are typically prescribed for osteoporosis?

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Osteoporosis Ep. 4

Learn what the best preventative measures are for osteoporosis and how to keep building the density and quality of your bones.

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If you've had coronavirus (COVID-19) you might be wondering when can you start your regular workouts again? When is it safe, and are there precautions you should take?

In this video, I will review the latest research on whether having better fitness helps to lessen the effects of COVID, and disc...