So let me ask you a question, “ what would you change about your health or your life if you could”? If you are suffering from chronic pain, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, vertigo, back pain, neck pain, headaches or hypothyroid problems, I believe we can help!
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Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Host Ray Graf welcomes guests with expertise in areas ranging from astronomy and birding to taxes and cooking. Our experts take questions posed by WAMC listeners. Every Monday is a "Medical Monday." Every Friday is a "Food Friday."There are several ways to join the conversation:Call in during the show from 2-3 p.m. at 1-800-348-2551 (1-800-34TALK-1)Email voxpop@wamc.org during the showTweet us @WAMCVoxPopYou can subscribe to the podcast here: iTun ...
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Food Friday 6/7/24: Baking with Chef Gail Sokol
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Chef Gail Sokol returns to draw back the curtain on the mysteries of chiffon. Ray Graf hosts.
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The gardening experts are back to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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We talk computers today and welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers. Ray Graf hosts.
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Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 6/4/24
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Our favorite avian experts are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Medical Monday 6/3/24: Podiatry with Dr. Douglas Tumen
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Dr. Douglas Tumen of Hudson Valley Foot Associates joins us to take your foot health questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Food Friday 5/31/24: Cooking with Bruce and Mark
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Prolific authors and podcasters Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough are back to talk about all things food and cooking. Ray Graf hosts.
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Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent astronomy news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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We talk about writing and the creative process today with Barbara Chepaitis, Lale Davidson, JPV Oliver and Marshall Karp. Call with your question. Ray Graf hosts.
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May is Older Americans Month. Our guest today is Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging. We'll discuss a range of issues affecting older adults, including social isolation and resources available to help older adults address them. We’ll also talk about the state’s Master Plan for Aging, which is a roadmap being devel…
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Food Friday 5/24/24: Italian food with Chef Ric Orlando
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Chef Ric Orlando is a font of knowledge about a great many subjects. And today's topic is very much in his comfort zone. We'll talk Italian food and culture! Ray Graf hosts.
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Can you dig it? Yes we can! The gardening experts return at 2pm to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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We welcome back travel pro Jean Gagnon to take your questions. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.
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Mark Lawson of Albany’s Mark Lawson Antiques, Jewelry, and Coin joins us to answer your questions about your treasures. Ray Graf hosts.
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Medical Monday 5/20/24: Neurosurgery with Dr. Jon Lebovitz
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We welcome Dr. Jon Lebovitz, chief of neuro-interventional surgery at Vassar Brothers Medical Center and a neurosurgeon at Nuvance Health. Sarah LaDuke hosts.
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Food Friday 5/17/24: Gluten-free baking with Melanie O'Malley
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We learn the secrets of great gluten-free baking with Melanie O'Malley of O'Malley's Oven in Troy, NY. Sarah LaDuke hosts.
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You have questions? Our team of experts returns to try find answers. Sarah LaDuke hosts.
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Pets and Vets with Dr. Ron Scharf 5/15/24
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Dr. Ron Scharf is back in Studio A to answer your pet care questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Automotive repair with Gordon Fricke 5/14/24
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Automotive wizard Gordon Fricke is back to help you solve your car conundrums. Ray Graf hosts.
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Medical Monday 5/13/24: Cardiology with Dr. J.D. Filippone
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We welcome Dr. J.D. Filippone, chief of cardiology at St. Peter’s Hospital. Ray Graf hosts.
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Food Friday 5/10/24: German cooking with Kurt Vincent
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We welcome back Kurt Vincent, cook and president of the German-American Club of Albany. What's your favorite German dish? Give us a call and share the recipe. Ray Graf hosts.
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The nervous system plays a major role in our health and wellness because it stimulates brain function which controls our body function. Physical treatments and neurological rehabilitation can work together to help correct problems in the nervous system.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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A cellular detox is a process which identifies the toxins in our body and uncovers our exposure to them. A healthy, organic diet is designed that includes nutrients and vitamins to help purge these toxins from our body.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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Functional medicine looks for the underlying issues that might be preventing someone from losing weight. After a thorough examination of diet and lifestyle, a weight loss plan is designed to help improve overall body wellness.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease where the body is attacking the thyroid which causes low thyroid symptoms such as fatigue and weight gain. The most common cause of the autoimmunity is gluten and other foods that our gut does not process properly.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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Leaky gut syndrome results from the irritation and inflammation of the lining of the intestines. Tests can be done to determine the causes which are commonly diet related.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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Autoimmunity is the process where the immune system mistakes healthy tissue and cells as harmful and proceeds to attack them. There are ways to identify what is causing the autoimmunity and methods to test for it.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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Cranial facial release is a technique that uses a balloon inserted into the nose to adjust the cranial bone with the goal of restoring and improving brain function.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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Determining the cause of fatigue and low energy involves various tests and evaluations. Poor diet, a malfunctioning thyroid, poor quality sleep and stress are all potential causes of fatigue that can be managed to help you feel more energized.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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Stress harms our health if we do not manage it. A Stress Response Evaluation measures the way our bodies react to stress. Treatment plans can then be designed, including neurofeedback therapy, to retrain the brain to respond normally to stressors.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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Functional neurology can be used to diagnose and treat concussions. Neurological and cranial nerve exams find areas of the brain that aren't functioning properly and treatments are used to stimulate those areas to help them recover.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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Brain-based therapy or BBT is a process of diagnosing how the brain is working and which areas of the body are being affected by it. There are many conditions that can be helped like sciatica and vertigo by tracing the causes back to brain function.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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Thyroid disorders can affect the body in different ways from digestion to hormone function. Thyroid function can be restored naturally by studying the immune system, brain function, blood sugar levels and other factors within the body.By Dr. Greg Olsen
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