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  • Welcome back to the Every Day Health Hacker channel, today we will be discussing Mobility is Life with special guest. Kelly Spencer, owner of Silver Fitness. Many patients ask what type of exercise and how to get started on a wellness journey to prevent osteoporosis. The earlier the better, we always encourage. As we become mature in our life and our bones, we can loose muscle tone and loose bone strength, as our bones start to decrease the amount of new bone created our old bone literally sticks around. You have heard on our previous videos, that many treatments today for osteoporosis will just keep old bone around which can cause fracture, loss of teeth, many individuals even loose the dental implants they have had placed. Our bones are truly the foundation of our strength and to be able to lift up our arms to the top shelf of a counter, or step up stairs, we want to be able to do so comfortably with steadiness and strength.
    Activity is life! Listen, Watch, Subscribe, Like and Comment. For more information visit us on social media at IG @everydayhealthhacker, and visit Kelley Spencer's website to learn more about Silver Fitness at https://www.silverfitnessonthego.com/ or call us at Meridian 281-265-6565 we want to be your resource for medical and dental information.

  • Outdated or Expired Medications are always a question at the doctor's office, especially when a patient is on a weekend outing away from major retail stores, they ask can this medication "still" be taken? It's a great question! Many studies have shown that tablets and capsules even 10 years are greater than 88% effective. Longer shelf lives of medications sitting in your cabinets loose their potency and efficacy.
    A Law was passed in 1979 for pharmaceutical drug manufactures to require a date to 'guarantee' full potency and safety. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (Drug expiry debate:the myth and the reality- PMC)

    The Shelf Life Extension Program (SLEP) was started by the FDA for the Department of Defense to order to help cut costs https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-legal-regulatory-and-policy-framework/expiration-dating-extension
    SLEP is used in order for preparedness for our military and natural disasters like earthquakes, viral outbreaks, hurricanes, tornados and more. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) oversees the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). In helping to prepare for natural emergencies it is also what brings Emergency Use guidelines, we all remember that from COVID.

    Please send me a comment on your thoughts of Emergency Use Guidelines, stockpiles for emergencies and the shortages of medications many Americans are experiencing now. Would love to have your opinion. Please like, comment and ask a friend to Subscribe!

    Let's continue to discuss options for better health and a better future together. Join me, Dr. Liza Leal, your @everydayhealthhacker and Mike Herzing to discuss your first steps to a better future. We want to be your resource for your medical and dental questions and needs.

    Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare powered by Meridian Health Institute is located in Sugar Land, Texas and is a medical-dental facility to treat the whole body, mind, body and soul. Together we reclaim our health and reach for new beginnings.
    Call us today whether is a simple or a serious health complication we will work together to solve the difficulties life can bring us.
    Call us today at 281-265-6565.

    Information in this video is to be used as a resource for information and is not personal medical advice.

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  • Update from 2023:

    Heat exhaustion is less serious than heatstroke also sometimes called sunstroke.

    Symptoms of heat exhaustion can occur quickly or over a few days.
    Many patients will call complaining of leg cramping here is a list of symptoms:

    Heat exhaustion can lead to:
    - headaches
    - muscle cramping
    - nausea and vomiting
    - excessive sweating and cold clammy skin
    - on occasion a decreased pulse and feelings of weakness
    - dizziness and sometimes fainting
    - dark-colored urine can occur from dehydration

    It's important to note that heat exhaustion can be alleviated with hydration and moving to cooler temperatures indoors.

    Heatstroke is a life threatening medical emergency and your body's temperature can rise to 104 or more. It needs immediate treatment and we encourage you to call 911. Heat stroke affects the brain and nervous system which can lead to serious injury.
    It also affects your organs. Immediate attention is required. When a person has reached this level they usually have stopped sweating, as their body's ability to cool is now disabled they are more likely to faint as well as have the symptoms arriving from heat exhaustion.

    Instead of a weak pulse, the body responds with a racing heart beat.

    They may appear confused, agitated, slurred speach and appear if they are drunk if they had been drinking alcohol. Alcohol and heat do not mix and a serious event can be mistaken for a drunken fool instead of a heat stroke that can cause a person to loose consciousness and even coma.

    These are simple definitions to help you and your loved ones seek medical care. The key is to stay hydrated while out in the sun, use sunscreen and have shade available.

    Remember to keep an eye out on your fur children as pets can also suffer from these same consequences and if the pavement, sand or walking is area is hot on your feet it is also hot on all of our four legged friends. Be safe, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and foot protection for all of us two legged and four legged friends.


    Let's discuss options for better health and a better future together. Join me, Dr. Liza Leal, your @everydayhealthhacker and Mike Herzing to discuss your first steps to a better future. We want to be your resource for your medical and dental questions and needs.

    Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare powered by Meridian Health Institute is located in Sugar Land, Texas and is a medical-dental facility to treat the whole body, mind, body and soul. Together we reclaim our health and reach for new beginings.
    Call us today whether is a simple or a serious health complication we will work together to solve the difficulties life can bring us.
    Call us today at 281-265-6565.




  • Intimacy can be devastating when you are in chronic pain, you both suffer if you choose it.
    Writing Cupid's Challenge was a way to help couple's ignite their relationship to a whole new level. Discussing and Exploring ways to go beyond the depression, sadness, guilt, overwhelm and the loss of the way they thought their life would go without pain. You have to re-discover who you are and build a better together. It can be done!
    Don't let depression and pain rule your life take charge, make a choice to do something about it. In the next few videos we have developed a playlist to help you be successful in re-igniting your love life, your intimacy, your ability to see a new future in the face of chronic pain. Check out our book on Amazon Cupid's Challenge with the link: https://amzn.to/3vSA5mV free on Kindle as our gift to you.

    Your Everyday Health Hacker is Liza Leal, M.D., of Meridian Health Institute Board Certified in Family Medicine specializing in the unique approach of medical dental health with her partner and CEO of Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare Dr. Duncan Foulds. We are a team of team of health professionals, who want to be your resource for medical and dental information for you, your family and friends.

    Write to us via email at info@everydayhealthhacker or call us at 281-265-6565 .

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  • Chronic Pain is day in and day out, everyday a constant feeling of heart wrenching discomfort. Having lived in a wheel chair during my years as a medical student and resident, I too know what has to happen to overcome the chronic pain. We will discuss over the next episodes practical usable elements to help you Live Well even in the face of chronic pain.

    Thank you Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare powered by Meridian Health Institute, . Reach out to us @Everydayhealthhacker, @meridianhealthinstitute, email [email protected] and or call us at 281-265-6565, We want to be your resource of medical and dental information for you, your family and loved ones.

    Hosts Michael Herzing (@mikeherzing and @let'stalkwheels and Dr. Liza Leal @everydayhealthhacker

  • This past allergy season, we had several patients ask us about Vitamin D3 and if it is helpful in allergies and asthma. Join your Everday Health Hacker, Dr. Liza Leal and co- host Mike Herzing as we share medical and dental information as a resource for you and your family. Join us and subscribe. Follow us on Instagram @Everdayhealthhacker and @meridianhealthinstitute.


  • Thanks again for all the wonderful questions, Osteoporosis has been our most listened to playlist and videos on youtube. Today we will discuss what you can do now to prevent osteoporosis and if you are in your 50's and 60's like me, what you can do to gain bone health through supplementation, diet and exercise. It's never too late to make a better change.

    As we have been discussing Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis are dangerous. The most serious side effect can be to lose all your teeth from osteonecrosis it can cause the bone to die. Originally bisphosphonates like Boniva, Reclast, Fosamax just to name a few work to keep the "old" bone around. This can have an appearance of more bone on a bone density test, however, it is deceiving. Listen today to learn options to protect your bones and mobility and we will build on Part I, II and III.

    Your Everyday Health Hacker is Liza Leal, M.D. and her patient co-host Mike Herzing of "Let's Talk Wheels" a nationally syndicated program. Together we discuss topics from emails from around the world to help educate, inspire and be the resource for the latest medical dental topics. Write to us via email at info@everydayhealthhacker or call us at 281-265-6565 Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare (Dr. Duncan Foulds) powered by Meridian Health Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.

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  • Join us and learn how to keep your bones healthy and your smile beautiful. Low T or Low Testosterone can cause many deleterios effects. Not just for men but also women. Strong bones also depend on testosterone.
    You can prevent this through many modalities and today we are going to talk about them.
    What labs should your doctor order and look at? Testosterone, DHEA, Estrogen, thyroid and more. We look forward to your comments and we hope you will subscribe

    Your Everyday Health Hacker is Liza Leal, M.D., Together we discuss topics from emails from around the world to help educate, inspire and be the resource for the latest medical dental topics. Write to us via email at info@everydayhealthhacker or call us at 281-265-6565 Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare (Dr. Duncan Foulds) powered by Meridian Health Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.

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  • Bone recession, reduced bone metraculae, is where bones become weak and brittle, which are part of the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Bone is living tissue being replaced and broken down all at the same time and as time goes on, the difference between replacement and breaking down become larger the bone weakens and breaks causing fractures. You can prevent this through many modalities and today we are going to talk about them.
    What labs should your doctor order and look at? What supplements should you be taking? What exercises can you start today?

    Your Everyday Health Hacker is Liza Leal, M.D., Together we discuss topics from emails from around the world to help educate, inspire and be the resource for the latest medical dental topics. Write to us via email at info@everydayhealthhacker or call us at 281-265-6565 Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare (Dr. Duncan Foulds) powered by Meridian Health Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.

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  • Thank you Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare powered by Meridian Health Institute, Eddie Vee with Vee Productions for his production of all our social media needs and videos. Reach out to us @Everydayhealthhacker, @meridianhealthinstitute, email [email protected] and or call us at 281-265-6565, We want to be your resource of medical and dental information for you, your family and loved ones.

    Hosts Michael Herzing (@mikeherzing and @let'stalkwheels and Dr. Liza Leal @everydayhealthhacker

  • Have you always wanted to ask your doctor something, but felt too embarrassed, well lets talk about it today and cover a few topics that you or a loved one wants the answers to. Prostatitis, what is it? UTI's how to quickly treat and avoid and many more questions and answers. Stay Tuned and Subscribe

  • Your Everyday Health Hacker is Liza Leal, M.D. and her patient co-host Mike Herzing of "Let's Talk Wheels" a nationally syndicated program. Together we discuss topics from emails from around the world to help educate, inspire and be the resource for the latest medical dental topics. Write to us via email at info@everydayhealthhacker or call us at 281-265-6565 Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare (Dr. Duncan Foulds) powered by Meridian Health Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.

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  • Osteoporosis, can you prevent it? What can you do now? Let's talk about bone health, physical and dental health! Prevent loose teeth and losing your teeth all together. Listen Now and we hope you will subscribe.

    Thanks again for all the wonderful questions, Osteoporosis has been our most listened to playlist and videos on youtube. Today we will discuss what you can do now to prevent osteoporosis and if you are in your 50's and 60's like me, what you can do to gain bone health through supplementation, diet and exercise. It's never too late to make a better change.

    As we have been discussing Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis are dangerous. The most serious side effect can be to lose all your teeth from osteonecrosis it can cause the bone to die. Originally bisphosphonates like Boniva, Reclast, Fosamax just to name a few work to keep the "old" bone around. This can have an appearance of more bone on a bone density test, however, it is deceiving. Listen today to learn options to protect your bones and mobility and we will build on Part I, II and III.

    Your Everyday Health Hacker is Liza Leal, M.D. and her patient co-host Mike Herzing of "Let's Talk Wheels" a nationally syndicated program. Together we discuss topics from emails from around the world to help educate, inspire and be the resource for the latest medical dental topics. Write to us via email at info@everydayhealthhacker or call us at 281-265-6565 Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare (Dr. Duncan Foulds) powered by Meridian Health Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.

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  • Thank you for all the questions regarding osteoporosis, biphosphonates and protecting your teeth. In Part 6 of osteoporosis and biphosphonates we will discuss protecting your bones naturally and what you can do now to prevent osteoporosis. Mobility is life and we want to keep you moving with a beautiful intact smile.

    Biphosphonates for Osteoporosis are dangerous. The most serious side effect can be to loose all your teeth from osteonecrosis it can cause the bone to die. Originally biphosphonates like Boniva, Reclast, Fosamax just to name a few work to keep the "old" bone around. This can have an appearance of more bone on a bone density test, however, it is deceiving. Listen today to learn options to protect your bones and mobility and we will build on Part I learning prevention is key to healthy bones and a healthy smile. Keep a look out for part III and IV coming soon!

    Mobility is Life, so many patients share I hurt all over I must be getting old. No, it's inflammation and we need to halt the inflammation to better protect the one body we have. As a medical dental practice, we see new patients who were referred to us for teeth that are moving. While there can be multiple causes: infection, medication, poor hygiene, poor lifestyle and more we must educate that many medications prescribed by their doctor can be the cause. One being biphosphonates. Today we will discuss alternatives including weight bearing exercise, hormones and a medical dental approach to keep your bones healthy.

    Your Everyday Health Hacker is Liza Leal, M.D. and her patient co-host Mike Herzing of "Let's Talk Wheels" a nationally syndicated program. Together we discuss topics from emails from around the world to help educate, inspire and be the resource for the latest medical dental topics. Write to us via email at info@everydayhealthhacker or call us at 281-265-6565 Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare (Dr. Duncan Foulds) powered by Meridian Health Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.

  • Thanks again for all the wonderful questions, Osteoporosis has been our most listened to playlist and videos on youtube. Today we will discuss what you can do now to prevent osteoporosis and if you are in your 50's and 60's like me, what you can do to gain bone health through supplementation, diet and exercise. It's never too late to make a better change.

    As we have been discussing Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis are dangerous. The most serious side effect can be to lose all your teeth from osteonecrosis it can cause the bone to die. Originally bisphosphonates like Boniva, Reclast, Fosamax just to name a few work to keep the "old" bone around. This can have an appearance of more bone on a bone density test, however, it is deceiving. Listen today to learn options to protect your bones and mobility and we will build on Part I, II and III.

    Your Everyday Health Hacker is Liza Leal, M.D. and her patient co-host Mike Herzing of "Let's Talk Wheels" a nationally syndicated program. Together we discuss topics from emails from around the world to help educate, inspire and be the resource for the latest medical dental topics. Write to us via email at info@everydayhealthhacker or call us at 281-265-6565 Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare (Dr. Duncan Foulds) powered by Meridian Health Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.

    Stay Tuned, Like, Comment and Subscribe
    https://everydayhealthhacker.com

  • Biphosphonates for Osteoporosis are dangerous. The most serious side effect can be to loose all your teeth from osteonecrosis it can cause the bone to die. Originally biphosphonates like Boniva, Reclast, Fosamax just to name a few work to keep the "old" bone around. This can have an appearance of more bone on a bone density test, however, it is deceiving. Listen today to learn options to protect your bones and mobility and we will build on Part I learning prevention is key to healthy bones and a healthy smile. Keep a look out for part III and IV coming soon!

    Your Everyday Health Hacker is Liza Leal, M.D. and her patient co-host Mike Herzing of "Let's Talk Wheels" a nationally syndicated program. Together we discuss topics from emails from around the world to help educate, inspire and be the resource for the latest medical dental topics. Write to us via email at info@everydayhealthhacker or call us at 281-265-6565 Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare (Dr. Duncan Foulds) powered by Meridian Health Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.

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  • Biphosphonates for Osteoporosis are dangerous. The most serious side effect can be to loose all your teeth from osteonecrosis it can cause the bone to die. Originally biphosphonates like Boniva, Reclast, Fosamax just to name a few work to keep the "old" bone around. This can have an appearance of more bone on a bone density test, however, it is deceiving. Listen today to learn options to protect your bones and mobility and we will build on Part I learning prevention is key to healthy bones and a healthy smile. Keep a look out for part III and IV coming soon!

    Mobility is Life, so many patients share I hurt all over I must be getting old. No, it's inflammation and we need to halt the inflammation to better protect the one body we have. As a medical dental practice, we see new patients who were referred to us for teeth that are moving. While there can be multiple causes: infection, medication, poor hygiene, poor lifestyle and more we must educate that many medications prescribed by their doctor can be the cause. One being biphosphonates. Today we will discuss alternatives including weight bearing exercise, hormones and a medical dental approach to keep your bones healthy.

    Your Everyday Health Hacker is Liza Leal, M.D. and her patient co-host Mike Herzing of "Let's Talk Wheels" a nationally syndicated program. Together we discuss topics from emails from around the world to help educate, inspire and be the resource for the latest medical dental topics. Write to us via email at info@everydayhealthhacker or call us at 281-265-6565 Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare (Dr. Duncan Foulds) powered by Meridian Health Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.

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  • Ozempic, Semeglutide, Wegovy, Monjouro, what are doctor's are sharing today about what qualifies a patient for insurance coverage treatment. Weight loss with an injection is all the craze, but does it works. Today, we will discuss what makes a patient a good candidate for treatment and why a brand medication is available compounded because their is a short supply of the brand medication.

    Patients should have a discussion with their doctor and its recommended a panel of laboratories be drawn to see if you are a good candidate for this type of medication.

    Common labs that are drawn are chemistry panel, glucose, HgA1c t begin consideration for this medication. At the time of the recording, most insurances were covering patients at an elevated HgA1C, after the time of recording HgA1c parameters moved up to 6.5.

    If you or a loved one has elevated blood sugars and is suffering from being overweight.
    Find out if you are candidate for these life changing medications.

    We hope today's episode provides food for thought on weight loss and the prescription medications that are used on and off label, named Ozempic, Wegovy,and Monjouro. If you should have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at 281-265-6565 or email us at [email protected].

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    Transcript

  • In your last appointment with your doctor did you have peace of mind when you left the office? Did you feel you where heard? Are you making an appointment for the next visit? Were you referred to a specialist? Did you feel right at home with the specialist? How do doctors communicate these days? I prefer an old fashioned phone call or text message to schedule a time to discuss. I'm so appreciative of the specialist who trained to be the brain surgeon, the orthopedic surgeon, the psychiatrist and the dental surgeons and general dentists. We should be on big happy family that communicate for the best interest of the patient. How is your relationship with your doctor/doctors and nurses.

    If you are having a procedure, surgery or being hospitalized, know your rights when a patient advocate is needed when you are a patient in the hospital and not being heard.

    Have a checklist before your procedure and be prepared.

    We will also discuss private practice, corporate doctoring and knowing the difference and deciding if you are in the right place. Don't be a number build a relationship so you are heard.

    We hope today's episode of Part II share pearls of wisdom to help find the right fit in your healthcare journey. We want to be the resource for your medical and dental questions. Wishing you a blessed Week Stay tuned for Part III next week.

    Your Everyday Health Hacker is Liza Leal, M.D. and her patient, co-host Mike Herzing of "Let's Talk Wheels" a nationally syndicated program. Together we discuss topics from emails from around the world to help educate, inspire and be the resource for the latest medical dental topics. Write to us via email at info@everydayhealthhacker or call us at 281-265-6565 Meridian Medical Dental Healthcare (Dr. Duncan Foulds) powered by Meridian Health Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.

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