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Welcome to Talking Hope, breakthrough conversations about preventing, treating and curing cancer, brought to you by City of Hope Orange County, part of NCI-designated City of Hope comprehensive cancer center and Orange County’s most advanced cancer care.
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Sarah Lindsey, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), has specialized in oncology since 2000. Whether it has been her countless patients and their loved ones, her colleagues, university students, or even her own close friends and relatives, one thing has always been clear when navigating the dizzying world of cancer: Oftentimes all one needs is to be able to process the same information... just from a different angle. That’s why we’ve set out to provide you with professionally produced discussion ...
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Bryn Griffiths and Dave Jamieson talk with sports people about their battles with Cancer... PLUS their sports careers. Just a couple of sportscasters from Canada who’ve dealt with cancer, beaten it back and now push forward living the best life possible. They can’t say it’s been easy, because it hasn’t been. But they’ve kept a great attitude and now continue to surge along doing things they love- including talking about sports. Bryn lost his whole stomach to cancer while Dave dealt with thro ...
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We live in an age where modern medicine has proven both its value, and its failures. Despite medical advances since the early 20th century, humanity is still plagued by largely preventable health issues. And many who seek help in modern medicine are left confused by their multitude of unresolved chronic symptoms, most of which are driven by chronic low grade inflammation. The good news is that 80% of what will help you recover the quality of life you have lost is under your control. By optim ...
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Understand what CQM Meditations are and how they help us access a new sense of self that, with work and practice help us access change in reality. Discover the healing power of Contemplative Intelligence Meditations or CQM’s as we call them for short. We have learned a lot over the last decades about the science of getting well. The more we learned and observed about healing the clearer the model became to us. We started to understand the similarities of depression to addiction and generalis ...
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Take chances, make mistakes and get messy! Random Theory is here to blow your mind and challenge the way we talk about science. A theory is: a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principal or body of principals offered to explain a phenomena. I’m Grace Dirig, your host and around here at TKOR we like to think the Random Theory best explains how we come up with ideas! Miss Frizzle was the first person to challenge the way I saw the world! Yeah, you know the super cool girl from the ...
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Registered dietitian nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses dietary strategies for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She compares the traditional low FODMAP diet with a recent study advocating a low sugar and starch diet, highlighting the effectiveness of both approaches in alleviating IBS symptoms. Leyla provides detailed information on which …
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What has happened to Future Pharm?; A large gallstone was found on a recent MRI. Is this contributing to my colitis and IBS-D?; What advice do you have for treating oral lichen planus?; Can you talk about Revive for skin, hair, nails and joints?; How much vitamin A can I take to avoid toxicity?; Do you know of a good functional medicine doctor in L…
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Karolyn Gazella, the founder of the Natural Medicine Journal, discusses the growing field of integrative medicine, focusing on a fascinating study that demonstrates how fish oil can slow progression of Alzheimer’s. She also highlights how diet and lifestyle can overcome “bad” genes, the microbiome’s influence on resilience and eye health, and how p…
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BREAKTHROUGHS IN CANCER DETECTION: New tests promise to revolutionize cancer diagnosis. Dr. Gary Goldman is a board-certified ob-gyn and one of America’s leading Functional Medicine practitioners, and is also a member of the speakers’ bureau for Grail, developer of the Galleri cancer test. What are some of the limitations of current cancer tests li…
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“Dead butt syndrome”—you probably already have it; Over half of Americans with uncontrolled hypertension are unaware of their condition; Is a smartwatch app for continuous blood pressure monitoring ready for primetime? What are frequent causes of errors in blood pressure measurement? How long can you continue to take Prolia? What’s the likelihood o…
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Is “Morgellon’s Disease” a figment of the imagination? Are reports of frequent liver problems with popular herbs unfairly alarmist? Diagnosing stomach pain; Harmful micro-organisms can travel hundreds of miles high in the atmosphere; Toxic condoms; Sales of herbal supplements soar—we breakdown the most popular; The three tests for cardiovascular ri…
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"I didn't expect the cancer to fix everything." Many of us sit on cruise control through life, and it can be hard for people to find true perspective on both the fragility and the beauty of being alive until either something earth shattering happens or we are faced with our own mortality. Andres Varela spent most of his life from teen years struggl…
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In this episode, I had an incredibly moving conversation with Sandra Russell, a former psychotherapist and author of "The Feeling of Cancer". Diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Sandra faces a relentless battle with an incurable cancer, which has pushed her to reevaluate life's priorities, embrace mindfulness, and navigate the complex layers of emotio…
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Effective Produce Cleaning and Pesticide Concerns: registered dietitian nutritionist Leyla Muedin details the importance of buying organic produce and the limitations of washing fruits and vegetables to remove pesticide residues. She explains the findings of a new study published in the American Chemical Society's journal Nano Letters, which indica…
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Can you discuss the study on the effects of saturated fat consumption on Lipoprotein (a)?; Am I experiencing side effects of Alpha-lipoic acid due to my low weight?; Is mesalamine a better and safer alternative to budesonide for treating ulcerative colitis?; An insight or advice on treating Polymyalgia Rheumatica?; Can you recommend a good body com…
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The Multifaceted Benefits of Aged Garlic Extract: Heart Health Expert Jim LaValle delves into recent studies highlighting how aged garlic extract can aid middle-aged and master athletes by improving VO2 max, reducing oxidative stress, and enhancing recovery times. The conversation also touches on the broader context of cardiovascular health, the ro…
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Dr. Rob Verkerk is an internationally acclaimed scientist with over 25 years’ experience in the field of agricultural and healthcare sustainability. He’s Founder and Executive & Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health. He provides a deep dive on the importance of natural health solutions and shares insights on the ongoing battle agai…
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opular health sites claim meat is pro-inflammatory—but what does the science say? Vitamin Shoppe announces it will add prescription testosterone to its sports supplement offerings; Over half of ginkgo leaf extracts adulterated—as are many other herbal products sold by sketchy companies; What does TSH reveal about thyroid function? Should minerals b…
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Health hazards of peeing in pools and hot tubs; Natural alternatives for parasites; Deprescribing Ambien; Should you avoid Ashwagandha if you have a thyroid problem? Adding collagen to protein powders—can that overload the kidneys? If exercise doesn’t melt belly fat—is it worthless? Covid lockdowns hastened brain aging in teens; Study misrepresents…
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Nutritionist Leyla Muedin “Weighs In” on the significant role of the microbiome in integrative medicine. From its impact on various organ systems to its broad influence on human health, the discussion highlights the symbiotic relationship between humans and their microbiota. Leyla explores how the microbiome affects the immune system, gut health, e…
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Send us a text Curious about how genetic testing can transform your health journey? Join us for a compelling conversation with Dahlia Attia-King, founder and CEO of Panacea, as we uncover the power of predictive genetic testing. Discover how advancements in genetic research, such as the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, are not only revolutionizing our unders…
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Dr. Devra Davis, Founder, Senior Fellow & President Emerita of the Environmental Health Trust, and author of “Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation,” reveals the health risks posed by electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from everyday devices like cell phones, earbuds, and wireless routers. Dr. Davis explains the difference between ionizing and…
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Good health starts in your digestive gut also known as the intestinal tract. It is the largest immune system organ of the body containing up to 80% of your body’s immune cells. Naturopathic Practitioner Jane Jansen from the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts details the importance of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in maintaining…
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“Wild West” of Ketamine dispensing led to Matthew Perry’s death; Why living at high altitude can trim weight, improve metabolism; The prescribing loophole for compounded semaglutide drugs; Ozempic/Wegovy studies yield conflicting results on depression/suicide risk; Good news for doctors—public still prefers advice from health professionals over AI …
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Physical activity linked to increased brain volume in kids; GI illnesses in Olympic athletes who competed in Seine swims; How long to wait after tooth extraction before flying? If exercise is impossible due to physical limitations can you still lose weight? Late summer brings risk of mosquito-borne illnesses; Anti-inflammatory diet found to curb on…
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Nutritionist Leyla Muedin “Weighs In” on causes and treatments of neuropathic pain, particularly focusing on the efficacy of alpha lipoic acid and acetyl L-carnitine. She discusses various neuropathic conditions such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and burning mouth syndrome. Leyla highlig…
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I'm using low calorie dieting to lose weight and keep it off and so far it's working; Thank you for standing against free speech crushers!; You state that saturated animal fats are not harmful. Does that mean saturated fat is good for me?; Is it possible my daughter in law had a miscarriage due to mRNA?; Eye formulas contain a lot of zinc. How much…
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In "Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More," Dr. Christopher Palmer offers a unified theory of the root cause of all psychiatric disorders. It’s a matter of deficits in metabolic function, which can be triggered by a variety of insults including…
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Jayne Buxton is the author of "The Great Plant-Based Con: Why eating a plants-only diet won't improve your health or save the planet." It's replete with scientific references. Her exposé pushes back on the widely-popularized notion that drastic reduction of animal protein will improve human health while heading off planetary catastrophe—Buxton demo…
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Study that claims meat causes Type 2 diabetes to promote a plant-based agenda is fatally flawed; World’s foremost infectious disease doctor stricken by rare infectious disease; What happens when you don’t have a gall bladder? Apricot seeds for cancer? Is melatonin a candidate for Alzheimer’s therapy? New study falsely implies shingles vax may reduc…
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Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the growing concerns around the integrity of scientific research. She highlights the recent editorial by Richard Smith, a former editor at the British Medical Journal, suggesting that scientific research should be considered fraudulent until proven otherwise. Leyla introduces the RIDGID framework, developed by re…
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Would bouncing on an exercise ball get my lymph system going as much as a rebounder?; A safer rebounder--with handrails!; Should I take Ayurvedic herbs to help control my blood pressure? What else can I do?; My daughter has been diagnosed with esophageal ulcers three times in her life. What gives?; Will the use of black pepper in cooking be enough …
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Maggie Frank, National Educator, CV Sciences, makers of PlusCBD Oil and the new +PlusHLTH cannabinoid-free advanced wellness formulas introduces new, innovative supplements that support the endocannabinoid system without Cannabis. Maggie introduces products from CV Sciences that go beyond traditional CBD usage, including Clarity gummies for cogniti…
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Digital Madness: How SOCIAL MEDIA is Driving Our MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS—and How to Restore Our Sanity is a new book by today’s guest, Dr. Nicholas Karderas. He details how social media is eroding our attention spans, and fostering binary thinking—akin to a mass epidemic of borderline personality disorder. Dr. Kardaras points out how highly immersive …
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Send us a text Can you imagine that a substance as overlooked as bile could be a powerhouse in your body's defense mechanisms? In this episode of the Inflammation Nation podcast, Dr. Steve Noseworthy unveils the hidden marvels of bile, produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Often recognized merely for its role in digesting fats and ab…
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PEA for pain, immunity, sleep, inflammation, cognition, mood; Don’t put bananas in your smoothie—here’s why; Does cinnamon really improve blood sugar? Probiotics to counter antibiotic side effects; Natural support for insomnia; Stocks of weight loss drug-makers soar; A shot you can take every 6 months to control your blood pressure; Injectable med …
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How to promote wound healing; “Enhanced Games” will feature athletes leveraging latest performance-enhancing drugs; Sophisticated blood test predicts Alzheimer’s decades before onset; Large trial demonstrates lifestyle key to dementia prevention; Pulse oximeters found unreliable in dark-skinned individuals; Can vertigo be a symptom of menopause? Gu…
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Registered dietitian nutritionist Leyla Muedin “weighs In” on the widespread issue of magnesium deficiency. Highlighting important findings from the New England Journal of Medicine and Holistic Primary Care, Leyla focuses on the impact of common medications, like diuretics and proton pump inhibitors, which can cause significant magnesium depletion.…
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