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Lifestyle #2414

Owning Your Diagnosis

No two cancer patients are the same. Our guest today, Dr. Peter Edelstein, is a passionate cancer patient advocate and experienced surgeon who advises patients to make sure their care is appropriately tailored to meet their unique medical, personal, and emotional needs; they must maintain their independence and authority over their lives – they must “own their cancer.” Also joining us is Eric Kalberg, a cancer patient that outlasted his doctor’s mortality prediction by seven years and counting.

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Lifestyle #2416

Diabetes 101

Over 29 million Americans, nearly 10% of the population, have Type 2 Diabetes and it’’s increasing. It is the 7th largest cause of death each year. Many people remain undiagnosed. Do you have it? Paulette Lambert, Director for Nutrition at the California Health & Longevity Institute, is our guest to go through the symptoms and treatments of this near epidemic disease.

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Lifestyle #2509

Being Bipolar

Imagine knowing someone – a spouse, a friend, a family member – and having them suddenly shift their personality so dramatically that they seem like a whole new person. On today’s show, actor Maurice Benard from “General Hospital” shares his personal experience with Bipolar Disorder, while Dr. John Grienenberger, Ph.D. from PCH Treatment Center shares information on how to identify and manage this condition which affects over 6 million Americans. Free Offer: “Bipolar Disorder” Offer Description:  (1)Article from PCH Treatment Center, “What to Do When Your Loved One Is Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder” (2) NIMH pamphlet “Bipolar Disorder” A brochure on bipolar disorder that explains what it is, when it starts, and how to get help. Offer Code: BIPOLAR-T-F-401

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Lifestyle #2508

ADHD without Drugs

ADHD – over 5 million kids in the United States have it. But there’s a lot of controversy over how to treat ADHD. Medication is the default solution, but is there a better way? We’re about to find out. Our guest, Dr. David Velkoff, will tell us about ways of treating ADHD without using medication. Free Offer: Easing ADHD without Meds Offer Code: ADHD-T-F-401   More Information: Phone: (800) 700-4233

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Lifestyle #2507

Mood Therapy

Feeling depressed? We all get that sometimes. In fact, it’s estimated that Americans spend around 50 billion dollars – that’s billion with a B – each year on psychotherapy. Is there a cheaper way? Yes. And we’ll tell you what that is on this edition of Lifestyle Magazine with our guests, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Karen Radella.

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Lifestyle #2506

Autism

That child playing alone in the corner of the classroom might be shy, might be a loner, or he could have a condition known as autism that can create hypersensitivity to sound, smells, and visual stimulation that simply overwhelms the child. On our show today, Edward Asner and his son, Matt, help us understand autism. Free Offer: NIMH pamphlet “Autism Spectrum Disorder” Offer Description: The National Institute of Mental Health brochure informs parents and adults on the range of symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including social impairment, communications issues, and repetitive behaviors. Discusses diagnosis and treatment of ASD, as well as possible related co-occurring mental disorders. Offer Code: AUTISM-T-F-401

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Lifestyle #2505

Human Trafficking

This is hard to talk about. It’s so difficult to believe that it really goes on not just overseas but right here in the good old USA. I’m talking about the heartbreaking truth of human trafficking. Thanks to people like our guests today, there is hope.

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Lifestyle #2504

Surviving a Stroke

Chances are pretty good you have known someone who has had a stroke. The fact is there are over 600,000 new, first-time stroke patients every year. It’s the fifth leading cause of death in America, and that’s worth talking about. Join our guests: Dr. Matt Farson, a family practice and emergency room doctor; Dr. Wes Youngberg, a doctor of public health, a certified nutritionist, and lifestyle medicine specialist; and Edie Hughes, a stroke survivor. Free Offer: Care Notes pamphlet “Surviving Stroke” Offer Description: Surviving Stroke by Pat Zrelak, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.R.N., N.E.A.-B.C. Those who’ve suffered a stroke, or care for someone who has, know it is often a permanently life-altering event. The key to surviving the stroke and its after effects is being knowledgeable. Pat Zrelak helps readers navigate this new and difficult situation in sections titled: “What is stroke?,” “Types of stroke,” “How does the doctor know I’ve had a stroke?”, “After care”, and “Support Organizations”. Offer Code: STROKE-T-401

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Lifestyle #2502

Vegan All Star

  Most coaches and other sports professionals would argue that being a vegetarian as a professional athlete would be a career-killing move. However, our guest, four time NBA Champion John Salley, would argue that is what extended his career and in many ways saved his life. Free Offer: Vibrant Life Special Issue: Going Vegetarian Offer Description: Vibrant Life special issue on 14 very good reasons to be a vegetarian and how to make the transition, eat vegetarian anywhere and create a mouthwatering meatless meal. Offer Code: GOVEG-M-F-401

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Lifestyle #2501

The Bullying Side

Nearly 77% of teen students have admitted to being a victim of bullying. That’s 77 %. Bullying is on the rise and has reached epidemic proportions. But our guest today offers hope and resources for those under attack. Actor Quinton Aaron from The Blind Side knows first-hand the struggles of obesity and bullying as he experienced both as a young man. That’s why he created the Quinton Aaron Foundation to provide hope, encouragement, confidence and resources to children on the brink of suicide or battling the damaging effect on their self-esteem and confidence caused by the actions or words of others. Free Offer: Care Notes pamphlet “Bullying” Offer Code: BULLY-T-F-401 Offer Description: This pamphlet would be helpful whether the child in your life is being bullied or is the bully. This can help the child overcome the effects of bullying and offers tips on how to communicate with the child.

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