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I often hear the stories and sometimes complaints from my sweet Mom and her friends about getting old, another doctor’s appointment, cataract surgery…another expense, or I’m losing my teeth, my …

I often hear the sto…

I often hear the stories and sometimes complaints from my sweet Mom and her friends about getting old, another doctor’s appointment, cataract surgery…another expense, or I’m losing my teeth, my back hurts and all the handicap spots are taken.It really is hard to hear these stories but my Mom is right, living on a limited Medicare budget every expense adds up and watching the body she once knew that now limits her to what she can do or social interaction she can have or her independence can be challengingAs Mom says…Getting Old Sucks…but are there things we can do to perhaps minimize …

People are going without needed care, living in pain with chronic illnesses because they cannot afford medications, and many are going without health insurance overall with the ER as their only option…

People are going wit…

People are going without needed care, living in pain with chronic illnesses because they cannot afford medications, and many are going without health insurance overall with the ER as their only option.I recently had a conversation with someone at a gathering who shared how she needs a monthly inhaler that costs $350 a month.  In order to provide for her kids as a single Mom, she uses that inhaler 2-3 times a week to make it last longer.  It is prescribed daily to be effective.  She claims she wheezes but not as much and when air quality is bad it is a struggle to breathe.  She could put th…

Inflation, supply chain issues, the price of gas and groceries have all had impacts on families, just another aftermath of COVID and now that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended as of May 11, …

Inflation, supply ch…

Inflation, supply chain issues, the price of gas and groceries have all had impacts on families, just another aftermath of COVID and now that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended as of May 11, 2023, we continue to get back to a life of normalcy, but here is what I know is true, that normalcy will never be the same.While we will likely continue to experience the ever rising costs some good has come from it too with people rethinking their career and opting to pursue things they never have before or working that 4 day work week, perspectives have definitely changed.  That said the isolat…

Physician burnout is an epidemic in the U.S. health care system, with nearly 63% of physicians reporting signs of burnout such as emotional exhaustion and depersonalization at least once per week.As a…

Physician burnout is…

Physician burnout is an epidemic in the U.S. health care system, with nearly 63% of physicians reporting signs of burnout such as emotional exhaustion and depersonalization at least once per week.As a patient you may experience:·       Cynical or negative attitudes or lack of personalization·       Noticeable emotional exhaustion. ·       Rushed visit or short answers to questions that don’t really address a concern·       Lack of empathy for patients. The burnout epidemic is often associated with system inefficiencies, administrative burdens and increased regulation an…

Special note: the herb Shoba mentions is the herb is Aristolochia Indica , part of the Aristolochia family.   Intro: A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most difficult things you encounter in your…

Special note: the he…

Special note: the herb Shoba mentions is the herb is Aristolochia Indica , part of the Aristolochia family.   Intro: A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most difficult things you encounter in your lifetime. For many, you’re just living your life and out of nowhere you get a cancer diagnosis. What if you have been diagnosed 3 times like our guest today, how do you navigate your life and care for your loved ones and keep a positive outlook?It's normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed by the uncertainty ahead. While it may feel like a lot is out of your control, knowing what to do next …