Fatigue in Ehlers Danlos
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Fatigue is more than feeling tired—for many people living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), it can mean overwhelming physical and mental exhaustion that affects even the simplest daily tasks. Chronic pain, disrupted sleep, and difficulties regulating heart rate and blood pressure can all contribute, making fatigue a complex and often misunderstood part of life with EDS. In this episode of PodcastDX, we take a closer look at fatigue in EDS, why “just get more rest” may miss the bigger picture, and how greater understanding, individualized care, and compassionate support can help people...
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Product Recalls (AGAIN!) and Your Health
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This week we will discuss product recalls and your health. According to WEBMD: A product safety recall happens when a consumer watch group or a manufacturer finds problems with a product. Lots of items can be recalled. Some products that are commonly recalled include: Food products, like meat or vegetables Medication and medical devices Children’s products, like safety seats Car parts If an item is recalled, you may have to throw it away, return it, or exchange it for a similar or newer product. Did you know that in the United States, six federal agencies have...
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Stage 4 Cancer as an ER Doc
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Our guest today is a physician, author and activist. The topic this week is "Stage 4 Cancer as an ER Doc". Dr. J practices emergency medicine at St. Michael’s, Toronto’s inner-city trauma hospital, is Associate Professor and -winning teacher and at the University of Toronto. He has written two books so far, the international bestseller “” and more recently, ““, winner of Canada’s largest non-fiction . You can find more of his writing here: He was editor of both the and and founding, strategic director of...
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Ai and Robotics in Medicine
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This week on PodcastDX, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar joins Lita, Ron, and Jean Marie to discuss AI and robotics in medicine—from surgical robots and rehabilitation technology to hospital automation, patient safety, and the importance of keeping human judgment at the center of care. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar was the first surgeon to perform a robotic cervical cerclage in the city of Memphis on a outpatient basis leading to discharge of the patient on the same day. This operation was called as a breakthrough by the local media as it helped local people in Memphis to achieve the dreams of having a family. Before...
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EECP The Most Underutilized Therapy in Medicine
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Retired U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Jack Clifford joins PodcastDX to share how severe chronic angina once limited even everyday activities and left him facing the possibility of triple-bypass surgery. After researching options and advocating for a referral, Jack began Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP), a noninvasive outpatient therapy in which timed leg cuffs inflate and deflate in sync with the heartbeat. He describes the gradual improvement he experienced after treatment and why he has devoted more than 700 hours to EECP, written EECP: The Most Under Utilized Therapy...
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Diary of An Epileptic
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In this episode of PodcastDX, we speak with , founder of Diary of an Epileptic, about the realities of living with epilepsy beyond what most people see. Allany shares how her diagnosis changed her life and led her to create a platform built on honest storytelling, awareness, and connection. Together, we explore the many ways epilepsy can affect memory, confidence, relationships, mental health, daily routines, and a person’s sense of identity—not only seizures. This thoughtful conversation also addresses misinformation and stigma, the value of tracking symptoms and triggers, and the...
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Memory Villages
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Memory Villages explores the promise and the questions surrounding dementia villages—care communities designed to feel more like neighborhoods than institutions. We discuss how familiar surroundings, routine, meaningful activity, and freedom of movement may support dignity and engagement, while also examining the important concerns: cost, access, staffing, evidence of benefit, safety, and ethics. The United States has been slower than countries such as the Netherlands and Canada to build full residential memory villages. The reasons appear to be less about lack of interest and more about...
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Ebola
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In this PodcastDX episode, Lita and Jean Marie unpack Ebola as a severe but not casually spread viral disease, explaining that infection requires direct contact with blood or other body fluids or contaminated materials, not simple proximity or everyday social contact. They outline key facts about animal reservoirs (likely bats), how spillover into humans occurs, and why understanding zoonotic origins helps shape outbreak prevention in affected regions. The conversation walks listeners through typical Ebola symptoms, the incubation period, and why early recognition and intensive...
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Sunscreen
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In this week’s episode of PodcastDX, Lita and Jean Marie break down why sunscreen is about far more than avoiding a bad sunburn—it’s everyday cancer prevention. They explain how UV damage happens while driving, walking the dog, or sitting by a window, and why “broad spectrum” protection against both UVA (aging, deeper damage) and UVB (burns) really matters. The episode covers the newly FDA‑approved ingredient bemotrizinol, what SPF numbers actually mean, and why using enough product and reapplying is just as important as what’s on the label. Together they walk through commonly...
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Vagus Nerve Reset
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In this solo PodcastDX episode, Lita introduces the concept of the vagus nerve and explains why it has become such a focus in wellness, neurology, psychiatry, and online health spaces. She describes the vagus nerve’s path from brainstem through neck, chest, and abdomen, highlighting its role in heart rate, breathing patterns, digestion, and the body’s stress response, and explains that most people using the term “reset” are really talking about wanting to feel less stuck in a chronic high‑alert or fight‑or‑flight state. Lita then breaks down the different things people may...
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In this episode of PodcastDX, we speak with Allany Muniz, founder of Diary of an Epileptic, about the realities of living with epilepsy beyond what most people see. Allany shares how her diagnosis changed her life and led her to create a platform built on honest storytelling, awareness, and connection. Together, we explore the many ways epilepsy can affect memory, confidence, relationships, mental health, daily routines, and a person’s sense of identity—not only seizures.
This thoughtful conversation also addresses misinformation and stigma, the value of tracking symptoms and triggers, and the importance of informed, compassionate support from family, friends, and healthcare providers. Allany offers an encouraging message for people who are newly diagnosed: life may look different, but it can still be full, meaningful, and connected.
For more information and support: Visit the CDC’s epilepsy resources, the Epilepsy Foundation’s seizure-first-aid materials, and the National Association of Epilepsy Centers’ patient resources. You can also follow our guest, Allany Muniz, and Diary of an Epileptic on Instagram and TikTok at @DiaryofanEpileptic, and on YouTube at Diary of an Epileptic.
Bio: Hey, my name is Allany Muniz, a woman who happens to have epilepsy. In my 14 going on 15 years of having epilepsy, I have experienced PTSD, healing, mental health issues, paranoia, finding my confidence/voice, and isolation.
I got diagnosed in August of 2011. That particular day was typical, except for feeling excited to start my freshman year. I was ready to get rid of the nightmares I endured in middle school and saw high school as my fresh start. Honestly, I can't even tell you what he said; all I heard was seizures and epilepsy. A few days later, I had a seizure, which confirmed my epilepsy diagnosis. Of course, in my life, I've been the center of embarrassment and humiliation, so when I had 3 seizures at school, I became known as the "seizure girl."
Throughout the years, I received opportunities to speak about my story and spread awareness.
The idea of Diary of an Epileptic started in 2019 when I would have these creative... self-talk moments (now known as vivid visions/dreams). In November 2020, I fractured my ankle and thought, " Might as well, since I had nothing else to do. It was weird at first because I forgot I was still loopy from the anesthesia, but it felt... right like I was on the right path.