Bicycle Talk Episode 359
Bicycle Talk Episode 359: August 23rd, 2023: Ron’s Rant: . Right hand turn on cyclist. Really? Ron rants on yesterdays personal event. On a positive side: The SteepleChase bike t...
Radio Naturopath Episode 409: Disc Bulge Update, COVID-19 Reminder, Anti-Inflammatory Foods
This week we updated about my injuries, the bulging disc, femoral nerve impingement, and sprain/strained knee. It's TIRING. But, onward with rest, PT, walking, swimming, craniosacral therapy, and supplements. ...
Radio Naturopath Episode 408: More Herniated Disc Tips, What Is Inflammation?
This week, I did an update on more things I learned about herniated discs. Water, rolled up towels, no flexion, keep exercising! It's all hear. Then we moved on to inflammation: what it is, how to measure it, ...
Radio Naturopath Episode 407: Natural Care for Herniated Discs
This week, I'm still talking about backs and back pain, and focusing on the herniated disc. There's still lots you can do short of getting conventional medicine care. Massage, chiropractic, stretches, physical...
Radio Naturopath Episode 406: Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Discs and How to Help Heal Them
This week, of course, we talked more about spinal stenosis, which I hope I don't have. I'm guessing I don't because I did not have nerve symptoms until about 2 weeks ago, so mine is from an acute injury. ...
Radio Naturopath Episode 405: Supplements for Atherosclerosis; Spinal Stenosis and Disc Disease
Today we talked about a few supplements for atherosclerosis, then went on to discuss back issues. We're "back" to spinal stenosis, which is what my mom has, and herniated/bulging discs, which is what I ha...
Radio Naturopath Episode 404: Evaluation of Chest Pain, All About Atherosclerosis
This week, we reminded people to stay hydrated because IT'S HOT OUT THERE. Water, electrolytes, salt, shade, AC, swimming, all good! We moved on to the differential diagnosis of chest pain and how patients are...
Radio Naturopath Episode 403: Natural Help for High Blood Pressure, Hawthorn, Amla
This week, I reviewed natural ways to help with high blood pressure. We talked about the controversy over salt, the DASH diet, and a couple of herbs that can help hypertension, amla and hawthorn. It all g...
Radio Naturopath Episode 402: Herbs and Foods for High Blood Pressure and Heart Health
This week in our series about cardiovascular health, we talked about herbs and foods that can lower blood pressure. A lot of foods have properties that are similar to calcium channel blockers, like the commonl...
Radio Naturopath Episode 401: Vaginal Dryness, Tick Repellent, Heart Healthy Foods
This week I talked about three topics. The first is one especially important to peri- and post-menopausal women, vaginal dryness. There are some simple things you can do to help, and not necessarily hormo...