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The Speaking of Women's Health Podcast is excited to bring you credible women's health information from host and Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker. Dr. Thacker will interview guest clinicians discussing relevant women's health topics and the latest news and tips. Please consider supporting Speaking of Women's Health with a monetary donation to help us continue to provide free women's health content. Thank you!
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Executive Chef Jim Perko, Sr., CEC, AAC joins guest host Leigh Klekar on the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to discuss how food is used as medicine. He also shares some of his most popular recipes and the correct way to use a knife in the kitchen. Culinary Medicine Toolkit In the Kitchen Videos Culinary Medicine Website Raisin reduction recipe …
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Battling the summer heat can be a challenge. Join Dr. Holly Thacker as she shares crucial tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat-related illnesses, and ensure water safety for children and pets. Learn the best ways to fend off ticks and mosquitoes and prevent diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Whethe…
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Millions of women experience involuntary loss of urine called urinary incontinence - in fact up to 1 in 3 women involuntarily leak urine. Older women experience UI more often than younger women. But incontinence and urinary leakage is not a normal part of aging. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly Thacker MD shares how women can get treat…
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The average wait for an appointment seems like it's five months! Listen for tips and tricks to get in to see primary care physicians, specialists and other healthcare clinicians in a timely manner. *Please note that after recording this podcast episode, the Cleveland Clinic changed their 24/7 hour phone line to 7am EST - 7pm EST. Support the Show.…
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Recent research shows taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together may reduce the risk of dying from cancer, but may raise the mortality risk for cardiovascular disease. Host Holly Thacker, MD explains how vitamin D helps calcium absorption, and why women should ingest vitamin K2/Mk-7 - as it drives calcium into the bone. Support the Show.…
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Dr. Alexa Fiffick joins Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker on this episode to discuss the dangers of pellet use in women and the truth about unregulated hormones. You don't want to miss this insightful and truthful episode. To learn more about Dr. Fiffick's medical practice, visit conciergemedicineofwestlake.com or call 440-797-1871. You can follow @cm…
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Alexis Supan, RD joins guest host Leigh Klekar on the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to discuss the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet. Alexis shares tips on how to start eating healthier and what benefits an anti-inflammatory diet can have on the body. To make an appointment with Alexis, visit clevleandclinic.org or call 216-448-4325. Suppo…
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April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Women between the ages of 35-54 - who are likely to be juggling many roles - experience significantly higher stress than men. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly Thacker, MD shares ways women can reduce their reaction to stressful s…
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Low back pain can be disabling and tricky to deal with. 84% of adults undergo low back pain at some point in their lives. Host Holly Thacker, MD shares ways to treat back pain and when to know if it's sciatica pain. Those interested in spinal manipulative therapy or acupuncture treatment can schedule an appointment with one of the experts at the Cl…
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Kidney stones send half a million people to the emergency room every year. In most cases, stones pass through the body naturally, but some stones cause complications that may require additional medical and surgical treatment. Host Dr. Thacker talks through what can cause a kidney stone, the symptoms to look for, and what to do if the stone doesn't …
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Nurse Rachel Austermiller sits down with guest host Leigh Klekar to share what a patient can expect when they come in for osteoporosis treatments. Rachel answers the most common questions she gets from her patients about osteoporosis. For more information about osteoporosis treatments, download our Free Treatment Guide. Support the Show.…
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Holly Thacker, MD, host of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast, talks about thyroid conditions in women in this podcast episode. Dr. Thacker discusses what symptoms to look for when it comes to thyroid issues and when to see a physician for treatment. For more information about thyroid conditions, download our Free Treatment Guide. Support the S…
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February is Heart Health Month and Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker breaks down how heart disease is different in women compared to men. She shares what symptoms women experience with cardiovascular disease, the importance of estrogen for women after menopause and how to be heart healthy. Support the Show.…
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Rachel Rosen, DDS joins Holly Thacker, MD in the Sunflower House to talk about the importance of caring for your little ones teeth starting at a young age. Dr. Rosen specializes in pediatric dentistry, airway dentistry, and Myofunctional therapy. She works with local lactation consultants, Myofunctional therapists, chiropractors, speech therapists,…
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Dr. Sharon Sutherland joins Host Dr. Holly Thacker in the Sunflower House to raise awareness about cervical cancer screening and prevention in honor of January being Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Don't miss another episode, subscribe to our FREE Speaking of Women's Health Podcast! Do you have a women's health question that you want answered by D…
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Holly L. Thacker, MD talks with guest Dr. Silvia Perez-Protto about end of life care. Dr. Perez-Protto discusses how to make this topic more comfortable for your loved ones and how planning for your death is an important part of your life. Below is more information on the topics Dr. Perez-Protto discussed throughout the podcast: Cleveland Clinic Ad…
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Dr. Rachel Novik shares highlights from the 2023 Menopause Society Meeting. In part two of this Podcast series, Dr. Novik discusses the latest medications, cancer screening guidelines and osteoporosis therapy. For more information about menopause, download our Free Treatment Guide. Support the Show.By SWH
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Dr. Madeline Cohn sits down with Host Holly Thacker, MD to discuss the highlights from the 2023 Menopause Society Meeting. Dr. Cohn shares updates on cardiovascular health, cognitive health, sexual health, menopause treatments, and combating medical misinformation in menopause. For more information about menopause, download our Free Treatment Guide…
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So are you feeling more tired lately? Women tend to think that feeling tired is just a normal side effect from being busy or taking on too many responsibilities. However, if you live a healthy lifestyle and are generally healthy, you should not be bothered by daily fatigue. There is often an underlying cause of daily fatigue. Guest Podcast Host Syl…
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Eva Saulnier, Attorney at Law at Zashin & Rich joins the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to share tips and advice for women when it comes to divorce, custody and all aspects of domestic relations. For more information on Eva Saulnier, please visit zrlaw.com. You can also visit aaml.org to find a Family Law lawyer in your area. Support the Show.…
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The media and celebrity endorsements have promoted a number of misconceptions about the risks and benefits associated with the various forms of Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHT). Host Holly Thacker, MD sets the record straight on BHT and why they are not a more safe and effective form of therapy for menopausal symptoms. Support the Show.…
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