Medical Health Coach Podcast

Some of my patients have very strong family histories of early heart attacks or strokes. They want to know how to prevent it. The data is clear but the advice can be a bit confusing.  Here is my recipe for decreasing your risk of early heart attacks even if you have a strong family history of it.  

Sometimes you need to contact a physician or ask a very simple question without wanting to take up a whole office visit. There are ways to do this without spending a dime.  I'll discuss how to reach the top physician minds in the world through IG, FB, and Reddit.  Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo

You can get your own lab tests done without a physician. You can negotiate the price and pay far less by shopping around. In this "Hacking Healthcare" series I want to focus on getting the lab tests you need or want. Most labs allow you to get your own lab tests done without an order from a physician. Some will even send a specimen kit to your house. 

In my series of "hacking healthcare" I want to discuss how you can pay cash for imaging studies such as MRI, CT, Ultrasounds, Xrays, PET scans, etc. and save a bundle doing it.  Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo

In this series of "hacking healthcare" I want to focus on shopping around for doctors whom you can pay in cash. This will save you a lot of money and you can get the expert advice you wanted without having to go through the traditional channels. 

If you've tried to fast but failed because of the side effects then let's dive into some tactics to help you extend your fast. Going past 12 hours is tough for many but once you cross that point you can get to longer fasts if that's what's needed for your health.  Dr. Mo

Not every patient needs to cut out alcohol. Some will benefit from decreasing their intake. And many might benefit from no alcohol at all. Rather than making a blanket statement I would like to give you a frame of thought to make that determination for yourself.  Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo

Probiotics are marketed for a lot more than they can actually accomplish for you. There is a definite neat for a healthier bacterial flora in the body but it's not just the gut - it's the skin, hair, mouth, vagina, etc.  Prebiotics or a diet which fuels the right bacteria and suppresses the growth of the undesired bacteria is far more important than probiotics. Most of us will benefit very little from probiotics - assuming any make it to the necessary parts for colonization.  Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo

Supplements aren't essential to enjoying good health. The decision to start on supplements should be a scientific one and individualized. If you have a medical problem, a condition, or a complaint then it might sense for you to start on a supplements. If you do, it's good to measure the outcome and verify that your intervention truly made a difference.  Supplements aren't without hard and they shouldn't be taken lightly. A multivitamin is like taking in more oxygen just because oxygen is good.  Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo

It's nice to know that there are certain foods you can eat when you are just craving a larger volume of grub. I have created this list to help you with the occasional binge cravings or when you are trying to lose weight but still crave a larger volume of food.  carrots broccoli cauliflower mushrooms berries tomatoes lettuce beets radishes avocado peaches cherries Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo

Hunger is as strong of a drive as sleep or thirst and we shouldn't dismiss it. Much like we can develop better tolerances for pain and stamina for exercise, we can modify our hunger by making some changes to our lifestyle. Let's talk about the way our diets and the times we eat all affect our hunger. It can take a few months to a see a difference but the results are often very encouraging. I'll focus on insulin resistance and hormone balancing.  Dr. Mo

Practicing your breathing helps you stop any anxiety-producing thoughts. It's also a great way to lower your blood pressure and your stress hormones.  I'll take you through my practice and how it has helped me bring down my anxiety levels and curb my blood pressure.  It doesn't have to be a complicated process as I'll demonstrate. Read more www.medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo

The way our fat distributes on our body is something we have control over. If you have fat around the belly, neck, thighs, or under the arms, there are changes you can make to your daily routine to achieve the idea fat distribution.  The main factors which affect unwanted fat distribution are: animal fats alcohol  processed carbohydrates such as sugars and white flour stress poor sleep habits long periods of being sedentary Belly fat is one of the biggest complains I get from patients and I've had great success addressing it with the changes mentioned above and in this podcast episode. Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo  

Erectile dysfunction usually has multiple different potential causes. It's also one of the easier conditions to treat in men since it's often due to lifestyle decisions.  Other common causes are stress and anxiety. Addressing these issues allows us to manage ED in men without reaching for medications.  Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo

Food shame and food shaming is common in popular media because it sells products, it sells diet plans and medications.  In this episode I'll discuss the origin of food shame and also how it affects different groups of individuals. Binge eating and bulimia can sometimes stem from these food identities.  Dr. Mo

Some foods are undoubtedly bad for you - no arguments there. Eating deep fried food, nobody can make up an argument for that. But other foods such as plant-based starches or plant-based sugars can be a bit more controversial. In this episode I'll discuss some of the arguments for why certain foods have a bad reputation.  Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Dr Mo

Fasting is such a great way to boost your metabolism, aid indigestion, and help with even fat distribution. There are all sorts of ways to fast and it doesn't have to be a chore.  In this episode I'll discuss ways you can fast to help you achieve your health goals.  Dr. Mo

When it comes to exercise my patients ask me if cardio is better than resistance exercises. Though I could say that it depends on the person, resistance exercises have amazing benefits which I'll highlight in this podcast episode.  Read more at www.medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo

As a physician I'm a lifelong student of medicine. I'll be learning until the day I pass my baton on to another doctor. Along the way I have developed a practice philosophy which has helped my patients.  I try to learn from how other doctors practice and I constantly work on my practice style. In this post I'll share my practice philosophy.  Read more at medicalhealthcoach.com Dr. Mo

Being active is my drug of choice for many health issues. But when injuries happen it can be hard engaging in exercise and sports. Which injuries require rest? Which can you push through? In this podcast episode I'll discuss some basic concepts so that you can remain active for as long as possible.  Dr. Mo