Health Talk With Dr. Diane Md

Rusty Gregory is an author and fitness professional with many years of expericence.  He is also a Certified Wellness Coach (CWC), via a Wellcoaches certification.   In this conversation, Rusty will help you make lasting behavioral changes that will lead you to become your best and healthiest self. In the discussion of his book, Rusty drew upon his experiences as a personal fitness trainer and wellness coach as well as his formal training and certifications in both fields of study. His extensive academic background has influenced the writing of his books and given him the tools to train people in a way that enhances their lives through health, fitness and wellness.   Disclaimer:  The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not meant for diagnosis or treatment.  Please seek the advice of your healthcare professional before making any changes to your health.

Dr. Marc Richman is a Board Certified Urologist and an Expert in Men's Sexual Health.  He has over 10 years of experience and is the co-founder of Obsidian Men's Health located in Virginia.  In today's episode he will discuss details of  Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome, including what it is, the signs and symptoms, and the treatment. His website is www.obsidianmenshealth.com.   Disclaimer:  The information presented is for educational purposes only and is not mean for diagnosis or treatment.  Seek the advice of your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health. For more about Dr. Diane A. Thompson, please go to www.drdianethompson.com.

Listen to a portion of my live broadcast on 'Atlanta's Incredible Radio' 1570 AM WIGO aired on July 3rd, which featured safety tips for summer in general, but particularly for the July 4th holiday.   Listen for safety tips on food handling and prevention of food poisoning, drowning prevention, fireworks safety/injury prevention and more.  Your health is your wealth, and with these tips you can help to keep yourself safe this July 4th holiday as well as during the summer season.   Disclaimer:  The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant for diagnosis or treatment.  Please seek the advice of your health care provider before making any changes to your health.

Dr. Marc Richman is a board certified urologist and expert on men's sexual health.  He is a member of the American Urologic Association and has over 10 years of experience.   He is the co-founder of Obsidian Men's Health and more information may be found at www.obsidianmenshealth.com    In this episode he defines erectile dysfunction (ED), talks about risk factors, and shares information about current treatment.   Disclaimer:  The information provided is for educational and entertainment puproses and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment.  Please seek the advise of your health care provider before making any changes to your health

Erica Goodridge is a top-rated professional speaker, Christian/Life Coach and ONE OF THE INDUSTRY’S LEADING EXPERTS in leadership development, relationship building and mindset. Using her talents as an author, professional speaker, certified coach, special educator and certified education administrator, Erica delivers customized high-energy presentations that creatively present insight with real world strategies and solutions. Erica Goodridge has the passion, energy and credentials needed to speak to leaders and organizations. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and a master’s degree in education majoring in administration and supervision, Erica has been a well-known and trusted educator and professional trainer for more than 13 years. Erica has inspired many people to build longer-lasting, healthier relationships, strengthen their leadership skills and become more profitable and successful than they ever thought possible Erica Goodridge has been a workshop presenter and seminartrainer to many educat

Erica Goodridge is a top-rated professional speaker, Christian/Life Coach and ONE OF THE INDUSTRY’S LEADING EXPERTS in leadership development, relationship building and mindset. Using her talents as an author, professional speaker, certified coach, special educator and certified education administrator, Erica delivers customized high-energy presentations that creatively present insight with real world strategies and solutions. Erica Goodridge has the passion, energy and credentials needed to speak to leaders and organizations. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and a master’s degree in education majoring in administration and supervision, Erica has been a well-known and trusted educator and professional trainer for more than 13 years. Erica has inspired many people to build longer-lasting, healthier relationships, strengthen their leadership skills and become more profitable and successful than they ever thought possible. Erica Goodridge has been a workshop presenter and seminar trainer to many ed

Have you been struggling with your weight for sometime now and feel as if you have ran out of options?  Are you contemplating Bariatric Surgery but you are unsure of what to expect.  Listens to this interview and learn from the experience of this wife, mother of 3, Registered Nurse, certified Hip Hop Hustle instructor, author, and bariatric surgery patient, Robanne Robin. Robanne has battled eating disorders all of her life including childhood obesity, anorexia, bulimia, and morbid obesity as an adult. At age 37 Robanne was facing major health issues including high blood pressure and diabetes. After two trips to the ER with a pulse over 200 she knew she had to make some serious lifestyle changes, or risk continued health problems. On August 4, 2009, Robanne had lap-roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and has since lost half of her body weight. She has gone from weighing 300 pounds to 150. After almost giving up on herself, Robanne sought medical help that has saved her life. Through seeking help and putting in

This is part 2 of a 2 part interview Chauncey "The Trainer" is a fitness professional who has always been involved in his community. In the last few years, his focus has been on the health of the people within the Baltimore community. He spent three years working for the YMCA of Central Maryland as a fitness coordinator developing and implementing fitness programs for the members.  Chauncey's effort to bring an awareness of health and wellness to the Baltimore community has been documented by the Baltimore Sun (Coming through at crunch time, by Phillip McGowan, December 19, 2004) and the Baltimore Afro American (Druid Hill YMCA fitness instructor Attempts Guinness record, by H. Allen Hurst). Chauncey appears as a fitness guest on local radio and television programs, conducts university workshops and wellness symposiums. In the fall of 2006, he participated in The Tavis Smiley Group Presents the Road to Health Tour.  In the recent months, Chauncey and his "fitness mother," Ms. Ernestine Shepherd- the Guiness

Chauncey "The Trainer" is a fitness professional who has always been involved in his community. In the last few years, his focus has been on the health of the people within the Baltimore community. He spent three years working for the YMCA of Central Maryland as a fitness coordinator developing and implementing fitness programs for the members.  Chauncey's effort to bring an awareness of health and wellness to the Baltimore community has been documented by the Baltimore Sun (Coming through at crunch time, by Phillip McGowan, December 19, 2004) and the Baltimore Afro American (Druid Hill YMCA fitness instructor Attempts Guinness record, by H. Allen Hurst). Chauncey appears as a fitness guest on local radio and television programs, conducts university workshops and wellness symposiums. In the fall of 2006, he participated in The Tavis Smiley Group Presents the Road to Health Tour.  In the recent months, Chauncey and his "fitness mother," Ms. Ernestine Shepherd- the Guiness Book record holder for the oldest fem

Dr. Terry Wahls Ted Ex talk about her journey with multiple sclerosis has over 1.6 million downloads on YouTube. She is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she teaches internal medicine residents, sees patients in a traumatic brain injury clinic, and conducts clinical trials. She is also a patient with a chronic progressive neurological disorder, secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. But thanks to the power of the Wahls Protocol™, which is based on functional medicine and the Wahls Paleo™ diet, Dr. Wahls restored her health and now pedals her bike five miles to work each day.   On part 2 of this 2 part episode, she discusses the details of the dietary and lifestyle adjustments that completely changed her health and life. Disclaimer:  The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment.  Please seek the advice of your health care provider before making any cha

Dr. Terry Wahls Ted Ex talk about her journey with multiple sclerosis has over 1.6 million downloads on YouTube. She is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she teaches internal medicine residents, sees patients in a traumatic brain injury clinic, and conducts clinical trials. She is also a patient with a chronic progressive neurological disorder, secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. But thanks to the power of the Wahls Protocol™, which is based on functional medicine and the Wahls Paleo™ diet, Dr. Wahls restored her health and now pedals her bike five miles to work each day.   On part 1 of this 2 part episode, she discusses her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis and how she found her new way of living that completely changed her health and life.   Disclaimer:  The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment.  Please seek the advice of your health care pr

In part 2 of this interview, Harvard-trained cardiologist Dr. Cynthia Thaik talks specifics about your cardiovascular health and the simple steps you can take to maintain it.   Harvard-trained, Dr. Cynthia Thaik is a heart doctor that practices with her heart. She delivers security and peace of mind to her clients by orchestrating behavioral and mindset shifts to evoke lasting transformational changes in their health, well-being, vitality, energy, and creativity. She has helped thousands of people make changes to transform their lives through the ways they think, feel, and act. 

Harvard-trained, Dr. Cynthia Thaik is a heart doctor that practices with her heart. She delivers security and peace of mind to her clients by orchestrating behavioral and mindset shifts to evoke lasting transformational changes in their health, well-being, vitality, energy, and creativity. She has helped thousands of people make changes to transform their lives through the ways they think, feel, and act and she will help you do the same.

Listen for information about 3 of the latest research findings in medicine.  In the second half of the show,  Dr. Jonathan Dubin shares the latest information about heart disease in women. Dr. Dubin has been a cardiologist with over 25 years of experience.  He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his training in internal medicine at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, his fellowship in cardiology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, and fellowship in echocardiography at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center.    He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and echocardiography.  He is the director of echocardiography at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, and an instructor of medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.   The information presented is for educational purposes only and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment.  Please seek the advice of your health care provider before making any changes to your health.

Passionista and Visionary Lisa Marie Rosati is a renowned Inner Goddess Catalyst for women, Creator of The Goddess Lifestyle Plan + Sugar Free Goddess + Smithtown Weight Loss and co-author of the international best selling book – “Embracing Your Authentic Self”. Lisa mentors women around the world on how to become a Modern Day Goddess by consciously designing how to get their health back, balance their feminine and masculine energies, ignite the fire within their souls and live a luscious goddess life filled with passion, radiant health, entrepreneurial success and prosperity.   Listen as Lisa teaches how to have healthy, holistic, and successful weight loss.   Disclaimer:  the information presented is for educational purposes only and is not meant for diagnosis or treatment.  Please seek the advice of your health care provider before making any changes to your health.

Robanne Robin spent much of her life fighting eating disorders and obesity until she finally balooned up to 300 lbs and new she needed to do something in order to save her health.  She had gastric bypass and started eating well, exercising regular and even became a certified hip hop instructor.  She spends much of her effort teaching people how they too can make the shift to getting healthy and strong.   Robanne earned a B.A. in Communications from California State University Fullerton, and a B.S. in Nursing from Indiana University School of Nursing. The best "degree" Robanne earns on a daily basis is her fitness by getting her STRONG on five times a week at the YMCA in Fishers, Indiana. You may visit Robanne's website at www.getyourstrongon.net   Disclaimer:  The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment.  Please seek the help of your health care porvider before making any changes to your health.

If you have ever struggled with forgiveness, listen as Doc Mort Orman teaches you how to forgive anyone anytime for anything based on his book the art of true forgiveness.     MORT (Doc) ORMAN, M.D. is an Internal Medicine physician, author, stress coach, and founder of the Stress Mastery Academy. He has been teaching people how to eliminate stress, without managing it, for more than 30 years. He has also conducted seminars and workshops on reducing stress for doctors, nurses, veterinarians, business executives, students, the clergy, and even the F.B.I.   Dr. Orman’s award-winning book, The 14 Day Stress Cure (1991), is still one of the most helpful and innovative books on the subject of stress ever written. Dr. Orman and his wife, Christina, a veterinarian, live in Maryland.

Dr. Luskin is the author of the best seller Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness and Stress Free for Good.  He has worked with many organizations and has trained lawyers, doctors, church leaders and congregations, hospital staffs, teachers and other professionals to manage stress and enhance forgiveness all over the United States.  Dr. Luskin’s work has been featured in Time magazine, O magazine, Ladies Home Journal, U.S. News and World Reports, Parade, Prevention as well as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, U.S.A. Today and the Wall Street Journal.  Frederic Luskin, Ph.D. is the Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects and an Associate Professor at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology.  He also serves as the Co Chair of the Garden of Forgiveness Project at Ground Zero in Manhattan.  Dr. Luskin’s websites:  http://learningtoforgive.com   Disclaimer:  The information presented in this broadcast is for educational purposes only and is no

Learn how to plan your holiday meals in a healthy way so that you are able to enjoy your meal while remaining healthy and keeping the excess pounds off.   Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.N. is a nutrition consultant, journalist and author specializing in nutrition, health and wellness. As a regular contributor to national women’s, health and cooking magazines, Karen’s meal plans, diet advice, recipes and healthy eating articles have been featured in Cooking Light, Fitness, Shape, Oprah, Weight Watchers, Family Circle, All You, Prevention, Parade, Woman’s Day and Women’s Health. She is the co-author of The Calendar Diet: A Month By Month Guide to Losing Weight While Living Your Life (Wagging Tail Press, 2012), Healthy in a Hurry: Simple, Wholesome Recipes for Every Meal of the Day (Weldon Owen, 2012) and the IACP finalist, The Baby & Toddler Cookbook: Fresh, Homemade Foods for a Healthy Start (Weldon Owen, 2010).  Karen is also a go-to resource for the media. As a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition

Join holistic dentist, Dr. Alex Shvartsman, as he teaches tips and strategies to help keep your  teeth healthy for a lifetime.   Dr. Alex Shvartsman is a top graduate of  SUNY at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.  During residency he was appointed Chief Dental Resident. In addition, he has completed a two-year Fellowship in Dental Implants and Advanced Dental Prosthodontics and has taught implant dentistry at NSUH at Manhasset until his practice relocation in 2005 to Smithtown, Long Island, NY .  He is a nationally recognized lecturer on implant and restorative dentistry practices.  He is the author or the book 'Your Path to Healthier Dentistry:  A Holistic Approach to Keeping Your Teeth for a Lifetime.'   Dr. Shvartsman may be contacted at www.smithtownsmiles.com.   Disclaimer:  The information presented in this broadcast is for educational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult with your health care provider before making any changes to your health.