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In this final episode of the year, Dr. Sagar Doshi wraps up the Parkinson's series by distilling the key points and diving deeper into actionable steps to manage and reduce the risk of Parkinson’s Disease. Despite its daunting nature, Parkinson’s is largely influenced by the environment rather than genetics, giving us the power to make impactful changes. From understanding harmful chemicals in everyday products to diet and exercise recommendations, Dr. Doshi provides a holistic approach to combating this condition. You'll learn about the importance of clean living, the role of movement in brain health, and the critical need for good sleep and social connections. This episode is filled with essential tips and motivation to help you or your loved ones thrive. Don't miss this powerful conclusion that emphasizes that the way you live can indeed save your life.
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(This episode was originally from August, yet somehow disappeared. Here it is again. Part 2 is here.)
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Dolhun, a double board-certified physician in neurology and lifestyle medicine. Together, we discuss the vital role of nutrition in managing Parkinson's disease. Join us to uncover how modifying your everyday diet can empower you to take control of Parkinson's, understand the link between gut health and brain function, and explore how different dietary patterns like the Mediterranean and ketogenic diets can affect symptoms. Listen in as Dr. Dolhun shares practical tools and insights that can help you lead a healthier life despite Parkinson's. It's an episode packed with valuable information, real-world insights, and hopeful perspectives that you don't want to miss!
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Links:
Ask the MD at Michael J Fox
Guides for Living with Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's 360 - explores the many facets of living with the disease
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Welcome back to the second part of our deep dive into the connection between sleep and Parkinson's disease. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Roy, an expert in neurology and sleep disorders to explore how better sleep can potentially slow down the progression of Parkinson's. We discuss the complex relationship between medications, sleep quality, and Parkinson's symptoms. Dr. Roy shares valuable insights on managing sleep attacks, the role of stimulants and non-traditional sleep aids, and the importance of not blaming everything on Parkinson's. Listen in to discover how proper sleep evaluations and targeted therapies can significantly improve the quality of life for Parkinson's patients. Don't miss this insightful episode that could be the key to better sleep and a better life.
Sleep Optimization with lifestyle is yet another pillar that CPR Health Clinic can help you with. Life tastes so much sweeter when we're awake for it- fully awake. When was the last time you felt that way? Make an appointment at www.cprhealthclinic.com
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In this intriguing episode Dr. Sagar sits down with Dr. Asim Roy, the esteemed medical director of the Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute, to unravel the mysterious and often overlooked link between sleep and Parkinson's disease. Discover why a whopping 70% of Parkinson's patients suffer from sleep disorders, and how these disruptions can accelerate the disease's progression. Dr. Roy sheds light on the fascinating mechanisms of sleep, the specific challenges faced by Parkinson's patients, and the transformative potential of improving sleep quality. Could better sleep actually slow down Parkinson's? Tune in to find out, and don't miss the next part of our conversation where we explore practical solutions to these sleep challenges and discuss the surprising similarities between Parkinson's and narcolepsy. This episode is packed with life-changing information that you won't want to miss! Listen now and take the first step towards reclaiming your health through better sleep. Catch full details in the show.
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(Wondering where part 1 is? Me too. There was a glitch. Find it here.)
In this enlightening episode join Dr. Dolhun and Dr. Sagar as they dive deep into the critical relationship between diet and Parkinson's disease. Explore the benefits and controversies surrounding popular foods and drinks like coffee, tea, beans, dairy, and omega-3-rich fish, and discover how different dietary choices can impact Parkinson's symptoms and progression. The doctors also share practical tips for overcoming common obstacles to healthy eating, from dealing with limited energy and motivation to navigating the high costs of nutritious foods. By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with actionable strategies and a renewed appreciation for the power of nutrition in managing Parkinson's. This is a must-listen for anyone affected by Parkinson's or simply interested in the profound impact diet can have on our health.
Healthy eating is one of the pillars that CPR Health Clinic can help make routine for you. Make an appointment today.
Links:
Ask the MD at Michael J Fox
Guides for Living with Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's 360 - explores the many facets of living with the disease
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In this riveting episode of CPR for Life, host Dr. Sagar Doshi sits down with Dr. Ray Dorsey, a leading neurologist and co-author of the groundbreaking book "Ending Parkinson's Disease." Together, they delve into the startling revelation that Parkinson's is largely a preventable disease driven by environmental factors.
Discover why Dr. Dorsey is passionately committed to spreading this crucial message and learn about the toxic chemicals and pollutants—like pesticides, dry cleaning solvents, and air pollution—that have been linked to Parkinson's. Dr. Dorsey unveils the hidden tactics used by some corporations to obscure these vital truths, drawing parallels to the tobacco and opioid industries.
But it’s not all dire news. The discussion offers hope and actionable strategies, from dietary changes and exercise to specific water filtration and air purification methods, to help mitigate these risks. Plus, find out what collective actions society can take to hold wrongdoers accountable and create a safer, healthier world.
This episode is an urgent call to arms for anyone interested in public health, environmental safety, and the future of medical research. Tune in to learn how you can help build a world where Parkinson's and other environmental diseases are increasingly rare. Don't miss this enlightening and empowering conversation that could literally change lives.
Links:
CPR's You Tube Channel
Main diagram from podcast
The Symposium Videos
EndingPD.org
Article, Parkinson's is Environmental
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In this episode, we explore the practical "hows" of movement and the basic foundation to build upon. Of course, we'll talk more about why its important as well as Dr. Corcos' current research
If you're looking for the extra materials mentioned during the podcast, click here.
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Additionally, we invite you to register for the upcoming Cincinnati symposium on Parkinson's Disease—details can be found in the show notes. Don't miss this informative event, which includes lunch.
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Join us for an enlightening episode with Dr. Daniel Corcos, a world-renowned researcher in Parkinson's disease. In this episode, Dr. Corcos delves into how maintaining fitness can aid those with Parkinson's, improve their quality of life, and potentially slow disease progression. Discover the science behind exercise benefits and practical advice for those affected by Parkinson's disease. Whether you're living with Parkinson's, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in the intricate connections between fitness and brain health, this episode offers valuable insights and hope. Tune in and learn how exercise can be a multifaceted tool in combating this challenging condition.
Also, there is an educational event in Cincinnati on Aug 10. Learn more, and register, here.
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Dive deep into Part 2 of 'Beyond the Tremor: The Hidden Psychiatric Impact of Parkinson's Disease' as Dr. Morrow and Dr. Sagar unravel the intricate connections between psychiatric symptoms and Parkinson's. From the vicious cycles of depression and anxiety exacerbated by social isolation to the revolutionary treatments on the horizon, this episode is packed with valuable insights for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals alike. Discover the often-overlooked lifestyle changes that can significantly alter the course of the disease and learn how a positive outlook can make a substantial difference. Tune in to understand the holistic approach needed to combat the psychiatric symptoms of Parkinson's disease and gain hope from the latest research and treatments. Don't miss an episode that promises to deliver hope, practical advice, and a brighter outlook for those affected by Parkinson's. Listen now and equip yourself with the knowledge to make a meaningful difference.
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In this episode of CPR for Life, we sit down with Dr. Christopher Morrow, an expert in the psychiatric effects of Parkinson's Disease (PD). They delve into the often overlooked yet highly impactful psychiatric symptoms that accompany PD, including anxiety, depression, hallucinations, delusions, impulsive behaviors, and cognitive impairments. Dr. Morrow explains how these symptoms are interconnected due to "network dysfunction" within the brain and discusses how early intervention and holistic care can significantly improve the quality of life for people. If you or a loved one are affected by Parkinson's, or if you're simply keen to understand more about this hidden aspect of the disease, this episode is a must-listen. Join us to explore the complexities of PD and discover ways to manage its psychiatric challenges effectively. Tune in now!
Spoiler Alert: One of the best ways to keep ourselves mentally sharp is to cultivate rich, meaningful, social connections. That's one of the many things that CPR Health coaching integrates into plans that help restore your health. Set up a consult now.
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Hear directly from leading scientists Dr. Scheperjans and Dr. Auvinen about the intricate dance between gut bacteria and the brain, the potential pitfalls of probiotics, and the hidden dangers of certain antibiotics. Explore how lifestyle choices like diet and exercise forge a path toward potentially mitigating Parkinson's symptoms and discover why the Mediterranean diet might be a key player in delaying the disease's progression. Whether you're seeking answers on preventing Parkinson's or finding hopeful strategies for management, this episode is a crucial listen. Join us to empower yourself with knowledge and proactive steps towards better health through the lens of the latest scientific findings.
Spoiler alert: Turns out the microbiome is controlled by our lifestyle. That's even more reason that now is the time to revamp your daily routines into ones that revitalize your life. Sign up for a discovery meeting at cprhealthclinic.com
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Is it possible that the key to combating Parkinson's disease lies hidden within our own gut bacteria? This episode of 'The Unseen Influencers: Gut Bacteria's Role in Shaping Parkinson's, Part 1,' delves into this intriguing question. With insights from renowned researchers Dr. Scheperjans and Dr. Auvinen, we embark on an extraordinary journey through the latest scientific discoveries at the intersection of neurology and microbiology. Prepare to be enthralled by the evidence pointing to our gut's role in shaping the outcomes of Parkinson’s disease, as we uncover new hopes for diagnosis and treatment. By the end of our discussion, you’ll see the gut-brain connection in a whole new light. Tune in to unlock the mysteries of how microscopic organisms could hold the power to change the lives of millions affected by Parkinson's.
Spoiler alert: Turns out the microbiome is controlled by our lifestyle. That's even more reason that now is the time to revamp your daily routines into ones that revitalize your life. Sign up for a discovery meeting at cprhealthclinic.com
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Dr. Duarte Machado is a neurologist specializing in Parkinson's Disease and has a personal connection with this condition.
This episode discusses the importance of understanding Parkinson's disease, identifying early symptoms such as changes in smell and bowel habits, risk factors including environmental exposures and genetic factors, impact of stress on Parkinson's, potential sources of toxins like microplastics, different treatment options including medications and non-medication therapies, and the importance of building a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive Parkinson's care.
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Dr. Sagar: every single individual is like a different chain of dominoes falling down. Does that sound, so that's, that's difficult. So how would I notice in myself if I was developing Parkinson's? What would I see?
Dr. Duarte: The early symptoms that can be enough to seek attention of a neurologist would be, if you know this change in. Sense of smell. So if you're having difficulties. Smelling things in the same way, or even taste because smell and taste are links of foods on taste the same way. You can't smell odors.
In the same way, if there's a change in your bowel habits so that if you were, someone who had a bowel movement daily and now you're going two to three days without having a bowel movement that could be a change. And then as I mentioned, the one with the greatest predictor of concern is REM behavioral disorder.
So if you notice a change in your sleep, such that you're yelling, talking thrashing falling on the bed, that's a problem. Even early on,
Dr. Sagar: That one's not subtle.
Dr. Duarte: No, that, that was not settled. When I was a neurology resident , one time I was called down to the ER because a person had come to the ER with injury having fallen on the bed.
. The patient was saying, well, why did they call neurology? Like I, I fell out of bed. , what does this have anything to do with neurologists? And I said, well, we know babies can fall out of bed or infants, but adults don't fall out of bed. We know that signals some neurological problem.
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Dr. Duarte Machado is a neurologist specializing in Parkinson's Disease and has a personal connection with this condition. He is a leader in helping care for those with Parkinson's. In this episode, he takes away some of the mystery around this disease. Learn if what you're seeing, or experiencing, might be Parkison's and what that means.
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Dr. Sagar: Thank you everyone for joining us on this new season of CPR for Life. This time we'll be delving into Parkinson's disease.
Unfortunately, it's a growing scourge, but the good news is you do have some control. Joining me today, luckily, is the perfect person. To help us explore this topic, Dr. Duarte Machado is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in movement disorders, aka Parkinson's and other things like that. He committed to a career caring for those with movement disorders while still just a high school student when his grandma was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He completed neurology residency and fellowship training at the Yale School of Medicine. He practiced at Yale for some time, but is now the Director of Program Excellence and Recognition at the Chase Family Movement Disorder Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
He's also deeply involved with research, and education, and has extensive experience in deep brain stimulation. On top of all that, he also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Parkinson's Disease Association, Connecticut chapter, in addition to other leadership roles such For other societies, Dr.
Machado, welcome to the program. And thank you for being here.
Dr. Duarte: Oh, thank you so much for having me here.
Dr. Sagar: Yeah. So that's an interesting story that you were just a high school student. That's a rare thing to know what you're going to do with your entire life. When you're still in high school, tell us more about what happened with your grandma and how that impacted you.
Dr. Duarte: Yeah. So my parents are, they're both immigrants and they came to this country to really achieve the American dream of providing opportunities for their children. They both have a fourth grade education only. And they were came here with little skills and so, settled in a blue collar town and did factory work.
And so I didn't have. Much knowledge about what opportunities there were beyond what my parents were doing. And they would only emphasize, please get as best an education you can so that you can do more than the type of work that we're doing. So when my grandmother then was diagnosed with Parkinson's, it was the first major illness that, that we had.
Came to our family and she, , lived just a few houses down from where I lived and we were very close. And at the time I was a high school freshman and started, , went to a visit with her and was just odd at learning more about this condition that now afflicted her. And I said, this is what I want to do this, to learn more about this particular condition and learn how to help her and many others with this ailment.
So, by the time I was a senior in high school, I said, I'm only applying to programs that have neuroscience majors. And then even. Went through 4 years at an undergrad and then went directly to medical school at UConn and knew right off the bat that I wanted to be a neurologist, even though exposed to many other fields and in the 3rd year.
Still neurology was number one and movement disorders in particular. So I never missed a beat in my path to get to where I am now. Yeah,
Dr. Sagar: were called to it and you're a man on a mission. Even still, we're just talking about how you just finished seeing some patients. As soon as we're done, you're still going to see some more patients. There was no, no rest.
Dr. Duarte: right.
Dr. Sagar: tell me more about what you saw in your grandma and use that to help us understand what the heck Parkinson's disease actually is.
Dr. Duarte: Yeah, so Parkinson's the diseases whereby there is a loss over time of. Cells that make a neurochemical called dopamine and dopamine is the main neurochemical necessary for initiation of movement. So the main cardinal feature of Parkinson's is slowness of movement that people just take longer to initiate that motion.
So there's slowness in their ability to. to move that in conjunction with other symptoms such as tremor or stiffness or what's called postural instability or change in posture. Those four motor features constitute the primary symptoms of Parkinson's. So not everyone has to have tremor. So there are subtypes of Parkinson's depending on the, what motor symptoms are present.
Certainly I saw this, that slowness of movement and some postural change with my grandmother that initially as is seen often, is attributed to aging. But certainly there, one can differentiate between what's normal aging and what's abnormal aging. And with her she also had some other symptoms that, pointed to this being abnormal, and for her to seek the care of a neurologist.
Dr. Sagar: What do you mean by postural changes? How does a person look different?
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Coming up this season: Parkinson's Disease.
By 2040, about 13 million people are expected to be diagnosed with Parkinson's.
Odds are that you'll know someone with this illness, and it might be you.
What is Parkison's exactly and what can you do about it?
In the meantime, if you're having trouble breaking into good habits, then you may need a health coach. See one that knows what you're experiencing and how to prioritize.
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Can stress really contribute to a heart attack? If so, is the answer to eliminate stress?
Join me as I take the mic to delve into a topic important to my own survival: stress and heart disease. I have a special interest in stress; I work in a field where most people burnout and have a family history of heart disease. There's a course at CPR all about stress available here.
Also, this is the last episode for this season. Keep an eye out for the next season of episodes, when the weather is warm.
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What if I told you that you could rewrite your genetics? That just because your parents died early, doesn't mean that you will. This is the science of epigenetics. Today we talk with leading expert Dr. Shimul Chowdhury about our genes NOT being our fate.
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Dr. Sagar: Welcome back everybody to what is going to be the last planned episode for the series on heart attacks. I want to get into something that we haven't touched on yet, but it's still vitally important when talking about heart and blood vessel disease, cardiovascular disease, and that is. Stress.
It's just going to be me today. So to set things up, I want to give you two examples of patients. I had come into the emergency department one, we're going to call it Bonnie. She's a 60 year old woman that came into the emergency department. The ed. Via ambulance after an argument with her sister, a very heated argument. And during that. Her chest started to hurt the pain, went up to her neck, down her arm, and it felt like a heart attack in the past. She's already had one. Another patient is an 80 year old man that will call Clyde. He had his wife bring him to the emergency department and he was having chest pain too. It doesn't move anywhere to get short of breath with it. And it's happened before. He's also had a heart attack before, and he's not sure if they feel similar or not. Also, he just found out that his son is in prison. So the question is. Are these heart attacks. Neither of these people was even shoveling the driveway. So most people would say, nah, Can stress really have an effect on the heart. It's been said by some that stress isn't real or that it's all in your head. Frankly, the entirety of reality is our head. But more on that later. It's also been said that stress is dangerous and so we should do everything we can to reduce it. --Is that true?
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What if I told you that you could rewrite your genetics? That just because your parents died early, doesn't mean that you will. This is the science of epigenetics. Today we talk with leading expert Dr. Shimul Chowdhury about our genes NOT being our fate.
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welcome to CPR for Life, everyone. I often meet people who think they are screwed because of their family history. They say things like, everyone in my family dies early from heart disease. So why shouldn't I just enjoy my Big Mac and cigarettes? They feel powerless against their genetic destiny.
Today's guest is going to help us realize that we have much more control of this destiny than we might think, both for ourselves and maybe even for our kids.
He's an incredibly smart guy using his knowledge to help improve lives, particularly those of children. But before I introduce him, And we start talking to them. I wanted to give a little bit more introduction to epigenetics because probably most people haven't heard of it. It's relatively new, only been around for about 40 plus years.
And we'll go into exactly what it is for when we talk to our guests. But before that, I just wanted to give some examples. Of what it means. Some cool examples of epigenetics playing a role. Or that fruit lies. We'll change the shape of their bodies and their wings. And response to different environmental factors like temperature.
These epigenetic changes can even be passed down. Two children.
There was an unfortunate time called the Dutch hunger winter. During world war II. Where Germany cut off food to the Netherlands. And so people were starving, including pregnant women that were malnourished. And so the children. We're born . Had a much higher risk of developing obesity and other metabolic diseases. Because that malnutrition. Changed expression and genes.
And then literature is showing that their relationships between how genes are expressed and things like high blood pressure, aging, diabetes. , high cholesterol, for example, there've been discoveries of certain genes. That when epigenetically changed, affect how atherosclerosis. Develops that's the plaque inside the blood vessels that can lead to heart attacks. That can also change how high your cholesterol levels are.
as another example, chronic stress, particularly traumatic stress. Can alter the expression of genes and can make a person even more sensitive to stress. It's like a vicious loop and of course everything's connected to everything. And one example of that is that stress can alter the microbiome and then the resulting changes in what those bacteria in the gut produce can change gene expression. So after
That I really do need to mention two things. Number one, take the CPR stress course. You'll find it at www.cprhealthclinic.com/stress, and two… eat your vegetables. And your fruits and your whole grains and your legumes.
Anyway, that's enough of my long introduction to the topic. Let's get to our guest. Dr. Shimul Chowdhury is a board certified clinical molecular geneticist who's also the vice president of lab operations for Clear Note Health and also works closely with the Rady Children's Institute. for genomic medicine. Additionally, he's a researcher with many peer reviewed publications. Welcome, Dr. Chowdhury.
Thanks, Dr. Thanks for having me.
So tell us, Shimul, what's your background? How did you get into genetics? What do you do?
I've always had a lot of interest in genetics from an early age, even just working in laboratories. The first lab I was in was a genetics lab where they were looking at DNA and making diagnoses of genetic diseases from the tests that they were running in the laboratories.
So my career has really been focused on Genetics and epigenetics will be talking about today and its impact on human health and kind of the role that I have is I have a PhD background, so I spent a lot of time in the lab, but really trying to be a bridge between the laboratory. And physicians and clinical practice.
So taking some of these technologies to look at genetics and epigenetics, how we can use them to improve human health, either through diagnosis or risk prediction things like that and trying to take some of this, these complex scientific concepts and make it understandable for physicians and for patients.
So I've been. involved in, developing multiple tests that are used clinically. Now talk to a lot of different physicians and been part of different clinical studies to make sure we're doing it responsibly and doing it right. So yeah, it's been a passion of mine for a long time and, been able to apply it into pediatric setting as well as in the adult oncology setting that I'm sure we'll.
Touch base on a little bit as the podcast goes along. So yeah, it's an exciting concept, exciting field. And , yeah, I'm very excited to talk more about it.
, and as people learn what the genetics, epigenetics is, I think they'll get more excited too. But first question for you, I ask everybody, what's your definition of health?
Oh, that's a good question. My definition of health is being in balance in all aspects of your life. I guess that's physical is a big part of it. Mental, social, spiritual, and they all play off of each other. And yeah I think they all can influence each other. So trying to. To maintain a balance of that is I think something we're all trying to strive for.
I would agree with that. So tell me, Now, take us into epigenetics, first off, describing what the old paradigm of just genetics is or used to be, and how epigenetics adds to that.
Yeah, , so I would think of it this way for folks. Again, people may or may not be aware of just like the fundamentals of genetics. We have these four letters that are our genetic code, A's, C's, T's, and G's. And we have 3 billion letters pairs of letters in our DNA sequence. And that's the, and that's the code of life.
So these strings of letters. Code for genes, which code for proteins that do all the functions of our body help develop our organs, determine our appearance things like that. And we have these trillions of cells in our bodies that all have the same. DNA, right? The same genetic code, but obviously they do different things.
They have different functions. And one of the main reasons for that is the epigenetics side of things. So epi, like the prefix of it, the EPI part literally means on top. So upon the DNA. And so what is happening in epigenetics is basically you have these modifications that are happening on top of the DNA sequence that impact the expression of genes.
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By this point, you know that physical activity is essential -- but how do you start?!
Let's tackle the thing many people avoid or do wrong - strength training. Today we talk with Kevin Cory who is the owner of Experienced Fitness gym and a professional trainer.
Here are Kevin's recommended sources of information ( I have not vetted them):
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Kevin Cory: I feel like there's no single person who would not benefit by having more strength and working out with weights.
Dr Sagar: Hello everyone. Today we're gonna do something a little different for this podcast. I've been hearing from people, and it seems like many folks have trouble with the actual initiation of a physical activity program, and on top of that, they're a bit intimidated by it, especially when it comes to resistance training or strength training.
We had a prior episode with Dr. Franklin, a renowned
exercise physiologist, and he thought that cardio was priority number one, and strength was priority number two, but even he. Had trouble doing the ladder. So I've brought someone in that I've known for many years and who has spent the last 14 years helping people of all walks improve physical performance.
His name's Kevin Cory Corey, and he owns the boutique gym in Westville, Ohio, known as Experience Fitness. He's also a personal trainer thanks for being here today.
Kevin Cory: Thank you. I appreciate Thanks for having me.
Dr. Sagar: Of course. first off, I'd like to ask people, what is your definition of health?
Kevin Cory: Yeah, so I think of health , as various biomarkers, various health biomarkers, cholesterol, blood pressure, A one C, your risk for
Dr. Sagar: I.
Kevin Cory: but also I think of it as strength and muscle mass as well. We've all heard about blood pressure, cholesterol. These are risk factors for disease, for dying early. But when it comes to strength, that's a rarely talked about subject. If you, as we all age, we all lose strength and muscle mass unless we intervene with strength training. And as you age, you lose muscle mass. You also lose bone density. lose the ability to control your body as well. So having more
Dr. Sagar: Mm.
Kevin Cory: allows you to move your body easier. It allows you to have denser bones. So should you actually ever fall, may not your femur or your hip. you may just merely get, a bruise, hopefully. so strength is one of those things. , I'm very passionate about that, that people should be doing more often.
I feel like there's no single person who would not benefit by having more strength and working out with weights.
Dr. Sagar: Yeah, and that's a really good point. We don't typically talk about strength. Anytime a person talks about exercise, number of one thing they're talking about is walking or running, possibly bicycling, maybe even swimming. And it's hardly ever talked about resistance training. That's an interesting take on things.
So I gotta ask you, how did that become a focus of yours? what's the role of fitness in your life? And then how did that transition into bringing that passion to other people?
I.
Kevin Cory: I grew up in a household where fitness was a high priority. My mother stayed in shape. My father was a bodybuilder. He was the amateur bodybuilder here in Ohio.
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Sleep expert, Dr. Imran Shaikh of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, pulls back the covers on how sleep affects your heart health.
(*Unfortunately, there is the sound of a creaky chair and some other background noise in this episode; sorry about that! I like to imagine it as a purring cat :-)
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Dr. Sagar: That's a good description of how we can figure out our sleep is in need of help. Let's shift gears and talk about treatment. Obviously the treatment depends on what the cause is, but if the person has other medical conditions too, for example, Cardiovascular disease. Does that treatment then change?
Dr. Shaikh: Yeah. So definitely it will play a factor in, into what the actual treatment would be.
. You would definitely have the same options, but I just might push one option more than the other. When it comes to treatment, it is I do tend to really try and get good feedback from the patient as well, just to overview what the treatments are , for sleep apnea.
There are a couple things that you can just do on your own. And that's what I always start with is one is working on the weight. We know weight is directly linked to sleep apnea, so getting your weight down the best you can, and it's not easy, it's not gonna happen overnight, but it's a lifestyle change.
You wanna change your lifestyle to work on ways to control your weight. And then position, we know that sleeping on your back is notoriously worse for sleep apnea. So we recommend actually sleeping off your back, , for sleep apnea purposes alone. And if you find that you are on your back more than doing things to either try and get your head, your bed elevated, if you have an adjustable bed or like a wedge pillow or can find some way to get it elevated one way or another, or finding ways to just stay off your back, sometimes they have these devices that you can use that basically are like our bump on the back, that it's a belt that you wear so that if you roll over onto your back, then you naturally will roll back over.
Dr. Sagar: uncomfortable.
Dr. Shaikh: Yeah. You just make
yourself uncomfortable. weights and positional therapy, those are the two most important things that are really recommended for. That's for everybody, and things you can stop right away. And I tell you just that's things to just focus on right away. Then in terms of actual treatments, you're looking at
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Sleep expert, Dr. Imran Shaikh of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, pulls back the covers on how sleep affects your heart health.
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Dr. Sagar: The time when you lay your head down on your pillow may feel like downtime. But for your brain and body, it's just a different kind of go-time. How do you know if your sleep is good enough to protect your heart and how can you get it better?
Dr. Sagar: I'm lucky to be joined today with Dr. M Ron shake. He's a sleep medicine and obesity medicine specialist, as well as an internal medicine physician. He works in both hospital and primary care in Illinois. He did his training at SLU or the St. Louis university. And a sleep fellowship at rush university in Chicago.
He's currently an active member of the American academy of sleep medicine, particularly in public awareness.
Welcome to the show. Thank you for being here.
Dr. Shaikh: Well, thank you so much for having me.
so many problems with sleep, so many problems with weight that just leads to so many other problems. So, Happy to discuss more with you today.
Dr. Sagar: Yeah, so right as we get in, just one question I like to ask people is, what is your definition of health?
Dr. Shaikh: So I'd like to think of health as a big component of multiple things, but the main components I think are your physical health, your mental health, your social wellbeing, and your sleep. So those are a lot of the topics that I tend to pick on a lot and try and review as much as how are you doing physically, what are you eating?
What are you drinking? Are you exercising? How's your mood? Are you in a good mental state? How are you in society? Do you have a job? Are you connected with your community? And then sleep, which a lot of people don't pay enough attention to, but is essentially one of the biggest pillars of a good, healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Sagar: Yeah, foundational.
Dr. Shaikh: it is very foundational. Yeah,
Dr. Sagar: Oh, so let's start right there. What is sleep? Is it the same thing as a coma?
Dr. Shaikh: No, not the same thing as a coma, but sleep is essential. It is what we use to keep ourself healthy and functioning. It allows your body basically the ability to repair, restore, re-energize. It helps us reset and really helps us balance a lot of things in our body, including, like our hunger and appetite.
It helps us improve concentration, productivity. Productivity reduces issues in mental health. Helps relieve like stress and anxiety and it even improves our immune system. So it's really a very, very critical part of time in our day-to-day life that really allows us to reenergize again.
Dr. Sagar: It sounds like you are passionate about it, which is fantastic. How did you actually find that passion for sleep medicine while you were in internal medicine? How did you choose to get into that particular field?
Dr. Shaikh: So it's interesting, I definitely, from the get go, didn't wanna do sleep medicine initially. I didn't even know anything about it. Honestly, you don't really get too much exposure to it in training, I actually initially wanted to do cardiology. I wanted to be a cardiologist. But then the more time I spent in my training, I realized that I didn't want to be the person who had to step in when something severely bad was already happening.
I wanted to be more of that person who's helping you prevent that from happening. And I think that's one of the biggest shifts in medicine nowadays, is that we're really trying to take more of a preventative approach rather than a reactive approach.
I did an elective in my training and I just loved it at that point. And I realized how related it is to so many other medical problems.
Really, every other organ, every other body system is somehow affected by sleep.
There's just such a correlation between sleep and obesity that they really went hand in hand. And that's kind of how I ended up getting into both of those.
Dr. Sagar: trying to complete the picture to help people the most with their prevention.
Dr. Shaikh: Exactly, exactly.
Dr. Sagar: so what does sleep have to do specifically with cardiovascular disease? Heart and blood vessel disease. I.
Dr. Shaikh: So multiple things, it is, there are multiple different sleep disorders, so you kinda have to break it down a little bit. But in general, poor sleep quality and , poor sleep duration has been linked to quite a few cardiometabolic risk factors. Most commonly things like high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease where you're having artery buildup and there is a high rate of death among patients with heart disease who are having sleep problems as well too.
Dr. Sagar: What do you mean by that? The higher people with heart disease, if they start sleeping worse, they end up dying more or...
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