Medicine Coach Show

511 Eating Plan Teleseminar

Dr. West Conner — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:28:21 GMT

Details: The diet and exercise industry is a literal minefield of low fat, high fat, low carb, high carb, high protein, low protein, this product, that product, it goes on and on. Who can you trust? Which “diet” is going to work best for me? If you go on a traditional “diet,” chances are you will gain ALL your weight back plus a couple extra pounds to boot. In the free teleseminar, you will learn: • How to eat to lose body fat • What to eat to lose body fat • When to eat to lose fat • Why you eat this way • Portion size • Why losing fat and not osing weight is the goal • Why eating Krispy Kreme donuts (my favorite), pizza, ice cream, fast food, and anything and everything you want will help you in your fat loss I’ve been weight training and eating “differently” from my peers for over 25 years. I’ve tried virtually every supplement, workout routine, and diet out there. Finally, all that experience; coupled with my education of how the body works on a chemical, physical, and mental level; and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, has provided me with the knowledge to find out what really works. - Dr. West Conner Join me as I go over the basics of my 511 Eating Plan™. “Lose weight and eat whatever you want, just not whenever you want”

Interview with Dr. Richard Sagall

Dr. West Conner — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:43:42 GMT

Rich Sagall, MD is a graduate of the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo. After completing his family practice residency at the Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME, he practiced family medicine and occupational medicine there for nearly 20 years. During that time he began NeedyMeds. He and his wife moved to Philadelphia where he practiced occupational medicine and ran NeedyMeds. Rich has written articles on assistance programs and occupational medicine topics for a number of publications. He has given presentations on patient assistance programs and occupational medicine throughout the country. In addition to directing NeedyMeds, he runs the Pediatrics for Parents website (www.pedsforparents.com), a website on children's health, and publishes Pediatrics for Parents. He now lives in Gloucester, MA. In this short, 30 minute interview, you will learn: - How and why Dr. Sagall started Needymeds.org - The type of information available at Needymeds.org - Why drug manufacturers have these programs - What a patient assistance program is - How to qualify for patient assistance programs - How the medication gets to the patient - How to get on to a patient assistance program - How to gain access even if you don’t have a computer - How to get help filling out the applications - What to do if you are turned down by the assistance program - How to get your doctor to help you fill out the forms - Can you use a patient assistance program if you have Medicare Part D - How to locate free or low cost clinics

Medicine Coach Show #11

Dr. West Conner — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:16:49 GMT

This show features discussions about natural supplements for PMS, Diovan, should you exercise when you have a cold, Propecia, restless leg syndrome, calcium supplements, and milk. We also discuss perhaps the greatest quackter of them all, Kevin Trudeau. We're all still looking for the Asian Diabetes Association (you'll have to listen).

Interview with Health Coach Rachel Lucasavige

Dr. West Conner — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:53:57 GMT

If you need the motivation to get healthy and lose those extra pounds, listen to this 40 minute interview with Health Coach, Rachel Lucasavige. Rachel’s passion for helping people live healthier lives stems from her long interest in nutrition and physical activity. After graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Communication she moved to Boston to pursue a Masters in Health Communication from a collaborative program between Emerson College and Tufts University School of Medicine. Shortly after receiving her degree she knew she wanted to work one on one with people to help them reach their goals and change their lives. In 2006 she started her company, HealthierWayofLife.com. Visit www.healthierwayoflife.com to sign up for the weekly newsletter, download your free copy of Rachel’s e-book Maintain the Change, or browse through a wealth of resources. In this 40 minute interview, Rachel explains: * The main aspects of good health * Why it is so important to be in good health * Does just being thin mean you are in good health? * Why some people don’t lose weight * Why are so many “poor” people overweight * What small steps you can take to improve your health today * How setting goals will help with your weight loss * How to support someone who is trying to lose weight

Medicine Coach Show #10

Dr. West Conner — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:02:05 GMT

This episode discusses bio-identical hormones, age management, hiccups, menstrual cramps, Fosamax, pregnancy induced leg cramps, cold sores, Zyprexa, Effexor, Zoloft, ibuprofen, metformin, lisinopril, grapefruit juice, and hydrocodone.

Steve Berkey interview

Dr. West Conner — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:16:09 GMT

If you do any type of sports activity then this is the interview for you. Here’s the story: Steve Berkey founded his company, 90 Revolutions, to meet the unique needs of endurance athletes. Injury prevention and performance enhancement are key elements for those training to achieve greater physical outcomes with less pain and more enjoyment. Steve addresses these issues through medical-based bike fits and running analyses that utilize advanced motion software, custom orthotics, and strength and conditioning programs. His physical therapy training coupled with his affinity for running, cycling, and all things outdoors allows him to view training from multiple perspectives: both practical and clinical. 90 Revolutions recently introduced yet another set of aspects and services through the Functional Framework. The Functional Framework is a group of experts that provides services and education in the areas of coaching, nutrition, and sports psychology. Together with Steve’s injury prevention expertise, the team of experts works to meet the complete needs of endurance athletes. Everyone from beginners to experts and weekend warriors to serious, consistent competitors can utilize the services of 90 Revolutions. Visit www.90Revolutions.com to learn more. Sign up for the free biweekly newsletter. Steve welcomes questions and comments through e-mail at steve@90Revolutions.com In this 50 minute interview with Physical Therapist Steve Berkey of 90Revolutions.com discusses many different aspects of injury prevention. Steve describes to you: - what causes shin splints and how to treat them and how to prevent them - when to use ice and heat to treat injuries - the most popular knee pain issues for runners and bicyclists - how to determine if you are using proper running form - what the wear pattern on your shoe can tell you about your form - which type of doctor to see when you are having athletic issues - the most common bicycling stress injuries - how to adjust your bike to prevent injuries like neck and back issues - the best bike seat for both males and females - what is “hot foot” for bicyclists and how to prevent it - what is “turf toe” and what causes it - how to prevent and correct flat feet - plantar fasciitis - what to do for foot blisters - how to prevent your ankle from rolling - which ankle supports are best - Achilles tendonitis and how to treat it - how to strengthen your Achilles to prevent rupture - trigger point therapy - what to do when you first begin to experience pain - when is the best time to stretch - what a physical therapist does

Medicine Coach Show #9

Dr. West Conner — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:28:26 GMT

This episode of the Medicine Coach Online Radio Show features preservatives in cosmetics; a discussion about cholesterol; questions about Fosamax, Maxalt, Flomax, and Byetta; a returning quackter who really puts his foot in his mouth again; albuterol inhalers and how they will be off the market in 2009; and testosterone used for libido.

Medicine Coach Show #8

Dr. West Conner — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:26:56 GMT

This episode of the Medicine Coach Online Radio Show features a first aid section, drugs that cause hearing loss, a quackter who has cured cancer hundreds of times, a ton of your questions, and a study about statin drugs.

Medicine Coach Show #7

Dr. West Conner — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:51:47 GMT

On this episode of the Medicine Coach Online Radio Show we are going to discuss energy drinks, restless leg syndrome, we’ve got a bonus quackter for you, a question about a tetanus shot, and a very popular subject, hypothyroidism or a slow thyroid.

Episode 6

Dr. West Conner — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:47:45 GMT

This Medicine Coach Online Radio Show we are going to talk about Prevacid and stomach acid; lead, mercury, and arsenic in some internet herbal products; good choices for multivitamins; the over the counter diet pill Alli; and the quackter report is about, well, it's about the new standard in quacktery.

Medicine Coach Show #5

Dr. West Conner — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:54:45 GMT

This edition of the Medicine Coach show discusses health insurance, Vitamin E, hearing loss, this episode’s quackter has cured baldness, alternatives for Diovan and Aciphex, some more vaccine stuff left over from last show, and performance enhancing substances.

Medicine Coach Show #4

Dr. West Conner — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:53:36 GMT

This episode discusses toe nail fungus, constipation, and a big quackter report on vaccines.

Podcast#3

Dr. West Conner — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:09:32 GMT

This episodes includes a study on marijuana, the safety of Gardasil, a poop-filled quackter report, removing toxins through your feet, giving statin drugs to children, and watermelon is the new Viagra?.

Episode 2

Dr. West Conner — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:05:29 GMT

This podcast discusses the rising cost of medications, questions about thyroid, hormones, and a natural form of mosquito repellant.

Show #1

Dr. West Conner — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:06:42 GMT

This short podcast is an introduction to the Medicine Coach Online Radio show.