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A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts who understand traditional and non-traditional medicine, health, and well-being. If you have suggestions for programs or questions about KPFA, please contact Rona Renner, RN, at Rona@NurseRona.com or Dr. David Feldman, PhD, at davidf@kpfa.org.
Epigenetics is the study of how our lifestyle, behaviors, and the environment we live in can cause changes that affect the way our genes work. Our gene expression is a powerful part of our overall health, and the more you understand this complex topic the more empowered you will be to influence your health and … Continued
Back in March 2020, just a couple weeks after the first shelter-in-place orders were issued here in the Bay Area, we had Dr. Adam Dorsay on the program, a psychologist who had posted a video being open and vulnerable about his own pandemic fears and how he was trying to cope. Now, more than a … Continued
When it comes to parenting approaches, one size does not fit all. There are many factors that influence how you raise your child based on things like temperament, parenting style, culture, and social influences. If you get confused about what your child or grandchild needs, you’re not alone. Join Nurse Rona and guest, Dr. David … Continued
Weight: It’s one of the most common things people berate themselves about. And, of course, there’s a whole industry that’s developed around the topic. Almost every food you can imagine has been ruled “bad” or “unhealthy” by some authority figure or another: breads, grains, pasta, potatoes, sugar. Fruit is off limits in some diets, nuts have … Continued
It’s over a year now since we began to adjust to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. What questions do you have about staying healthy as things are opening up and more and more people are getting vaccinated? Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Harry McIlroy to answer your questions about how to keep your health … Continued
Spring has officially sprung. And, along with sunshine and warm weather, Spring brings allergies. According to the American Academic of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, more than 26 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, and that’s not including allergies from food and other sources. And particularly for Bay Area residents, the same blooming flowers and lush … Continued
When doctors and other health care professionals are blind to their racist beliefs and attitudes it can lead to less effective treatments, more pain, humiliation, and even death. It’s time that they take anti-racist study seriously and get support to see bias in themselves and in others. Join Nurse Rona and her guests, Dr. Jeff … Continued
March 14th marked the beginning of National Sleep Awareness Week. It’s cleverly and appropriately timed to begin right after we “sprang forward” by changing our clocks to daylight savings time. If you’re like many people, you may resent losing an hour of sleep every March. But, millions of people with sleep disorders like insomnia lose … Continued
Many people dealing with estrangement in their family don’t talk about it because of shame and fear of judgement. Dealing with estrangement takes an enormous emotional toll on the people involved. You are not alone! There are things that can sometimes help family members reunite. Nurse Rona will be joined by Dr. Joshua Coleman, author … Continued
A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN.
