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Episode 17: Arthritis Wellness and Wisdom from Dr. Elaine Husni

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In this episode, host Bryan Bibbo is joined by the distinguished guest, Dr. Elaine Husni, MD, MPH Vice Chair of Rheumatology and Director of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Center in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Dr. Husni shares her passion for helping patients with arthritis while Bryan shares his personal experience living with the condition. Tune in for a comprehensive conversation on the different types of arthritis, the latest treatment modalities, and strategies for living well with these conditions. 

Key Topics Discussed: 

  • Dr. Husni’s Background: Dr. Husni shares how she became interested in rheumatology, her current role, previous clinical trials she’s led, and her longstanding involvement with the Arthritis Foundation. 
  • Importance of Proper Arthritis Diagnosis: The critical need for proper diagnosis of the different types of arthritis, as treatment paths vary significantly between conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis. 
  • Holistic Wellness Strategies for Arthritis: Beyond medication, Dr. Husni discusses integrative wellness strategies that play a role in arthritis management, including diet, exercise, stress management, and adequate sleep. 
  • Weather Impacts on Arthritis Symptoms: How changes in weather and barometric pressure can affect arthritis symptoms and the perception of pain and swelling in joints. 
  • Genetic Factors in Arthritis Susceptibility: The role of genetics in increasing susceptibility to different types of arthritis.  
  • PRECISION Trial on Cardiovascular Risks: Dr. Husni shares insights from her groundbreaking PRECISION clinical trial, which examined the cardiovascular risks associated with various anti-inflammatory medications used in arthritis treatment. 

Learn how understanding your body and incorporating proactive holistic health habits can lead to a richer, more productive life.

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Episode 12: Healing from Within: The Power of Pursuing Holistic Health

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Join host, Jason L Smith and special guest, Kasia Hrecka, a functional medicine practitioner, as they discuss the transformative power of understanding and nurturing our bodies through functional medicine practices. Smith shares his health challenges and how incorporating functional medicine principles into his daily life under Kasia’s guidance helped him heal his gut, strengthen his immune system, and improve his day-to-day functioning and overall well-being. Tune in to learn how to incorporate these principles into your life, with a focus on nutrition, stress management, toxin reduction, and maintaining a healthy microbiome.

Key topics discussed:

1. Importance of Gut Health: Insights into the critical role of the microbiome in overall immunity and well-being, emphasizing dietary impact on gut health and its systemic effects on the body.

2. Jason’s Health Transformation: Jason shares his personal experience of overcoming health challenges through dietary changes and gut health optimization, showcasing the significant impact of functional medicine practices.

3. Holistic Health Defined: Exploration of holistic health as a state of vibrant physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, underscored by the necessity of a purposeful life for true health.

4. Incorporating Functional Medicine: Practical advice on how to integrate functional medicine principles into everyday life, focusing on good nutrition, stress reduction, minimizing toxin exposure, and supporting detoxification and mitochondrial health for overall vitality.

Learn how understanding your body and incorporating proactive holistic health habits can lead to a richer, more productive life.

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