“But, I’m too young.” Discussing early onset of colorectal cancer.
Release Date: 10/26/2020
It's never too late and never too EARLY to begin screening.
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Has your Mom and Dad been screened for colorectal cancer? Did they have polyps removed? Do you have cancer in your family history? If you have not had this conversation with family members you may want to listen to our short podcast because we discuss one of the largest barriers to screening - "I Did Not Know Because I Did Not Ask". Dr. Bierle joins HCB2 to help spark the exact discussions that need to happen among family members to help people become proactive with screening.
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A Colonoscopy Leads to a Rebirth for One African American Male
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Meet Jason, he works hard for his family and community and was on a roll, loving his life. Due to incentives from his employer and strong encouragement from his wife, Jason went ahead and reluctantly scheduled his colonoscopy. The procedure saved his life. Listen to Jason's powerful experience debunking misconceptions about screening, offering strong messages about his lifestyle changes. Jason is on a mission to help the Black community live more healthy and HCB2 is honored to be one of his megaphones.
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Are we throwing gasoline on the fire?
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Christian Jenski, MD, Board Certified Functional Medicine Specialist, to discuss the common medications and the potential harmful results if chronically prescribed without medical monitoring. Dr. Jenski talks about Statins, Metformin, Steroids, and PPI's or over the counter acid reducers. We also discusses the nutrients and supplements necessary to combat side effects and the medical tests and labs to request from you medical provider to help monitor the body's response.
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“But, I’m too young.” Discussing early onset of colorectal cancer.
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Meet Tressa Breindel, LAC, MSOM, and John Galloway, colorectal cancer survivor. Tressa and John are two thriving young people with histories of GI issues which led to a colorectal cancer scare. This information includes their experience and insight for young people. Colorectal cancer is NOT an old man's disease. Tressa and John help listeners understand IBD, ileostomy, colostomy, and GI issues to raise the level of confidence to become an advocate for one's gut and overall health.
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Dr. Vorenberg and Dr. Gentry Talk Colon and Rectal Health!
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HCB2 is privileged to have of Andrew J. Vorenberg, MD, FACS and Cary L. Gentry, MD, FACS, FASCRS of Colon & Rectal Specialists to join their Fight Right podcast. The doctors discussed colorectal (colon and rectal) cancer screening and helped to explain and decipher the various screening options for patients. What type of patient is eligible for a noninvasive, in-home screening option? These questions and more are answered during the 30 minute conversation. Check it out!
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Women's Breast Health: Mammography and Cancer Treatment
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Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute doctors were the guests during the Fight Right podcast, "Women's Breast Health: Mammography and Cancer Treatment". Dr. Ruth Felsen, Breast Surgeon at Johnston-Willis Hospital and Dr. Ryan Gabriel at Henrico Doctors' Hospital share the latest information about screening for breast cancer and the treatment procedures currently available. If we are going to Fight Right, we must screen early and annually!
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Beauty Should Not Harm You
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What we put on our bodies is just as important as what we put in. We typically absorb over 100 chemicals each day through our skin from products we use. Some of these ingredients have been found to circulate within the body and can cause harm. Join the conversation to learn about what to look for and simple steps to purchase cleaner products. Special insights are given to cancer patients and survivors whose skin has suffered due to cancer therapies.
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Vitamins, Minerals, and Metals. Oh My!
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Dr. Christian Jenski returns to the Fight Right podcast to offer incredible details and insight about vitamin D, magnesium, and iron. Dr. Jenski explains how the vitamin, mineral and metal impacts the body, influences growth and repair, protects, and provides a role in energy production. Dr. Jenski leaves the listener with an understanding about symptoms of deficiency and if supplementation is encouraged. He also discusses the caution of excess. Dr. Jenski sets the record straight.
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Lifestyle as Medicine
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Join Christian Jenski, MD, a board certified Functional Medicine Specialists, as he discusses the power of lifestyle on the switch of turning on and turning off disease. Dr. Jenski explains why medicine should not include a one size fits all approach. Dr. Jenski shares his approach of reviewing all symptoms as messages regarding the actual root cause of disfunction and disease. Treatment is an investigative process and the partnership between the patient and doctor is crucial.
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The Emotional Body
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Listen to a fascinating conversation with Dr. Jamie McLaughlin as he explains how emotions can cause physical dysfunction. Most importantly learn how past trauma maybe the root cause of emotions which are causing physical symptoms. Dr. McLauglin explains energy medicine and the effective strategies that can be used to release stagnating energy allowing true healing to begin. The practice of bringing energy medicine along side western medicine provides the necessary holistic approach.
info_outlineMeet Tressa Breindel, LAC, MSOM, and John Galloway, colorectal cancer survivor. Tressa and John are two thriving young people with histories of GI issues which led to a colorectal cancer scare. Listen to very practical information which includes their experience and insight for young people. Colorectal cancer is NOT an old man's disease and GI issues during one's younger years can indicate potential issues that must be discussed with a medical provider. Tressa and John help listeners understand IBD, ileostomy, colostomy, and GI issues to raise the level of confidence to become an advocate for one's gut and overall health.