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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 [email protected] or Dr. David Feldman, PhD, at [email protected].
In this episode, we hear from a dermatologist about what doctors wish everyone knew about taking care of their skin. What kinds of products should we and shouldn’t we be slathering on? What are the most common mistakes people make in taking care of their skin? And what tips should all of us be following? … Continued
Death is a part of life, but too often people are afraid to talk about their fears about dying, and their priorities for care at the end of life. Many people find themselves in challenging situations when they are faced with a dying relative or friend, not sure what steps to take to honor the … Continued
When you hear the word “doula,” you probably think of someone who assists another person through the child-birthing experience. But you may not know that doulas also assist people through other massive transitions, including at the end of life. The term “death doula” may not be one you’ve heard before, but it’s a growing profession. … Continued
There has been a lot of talk about the Vagus Nerve these days. It can help us during times of stress or illness, and it’s one of the longest and most important of 12 cranial nerves in our bodies. It connects our brain to our gut, and affects our mood, digestion, heart rate, immune response, … Continued
According to a recent survey, 30% of couples report arguing at least once a week, 28% report arguing once month or multiple times a month, and 32% report arguing once or multiple times per year. Add those numbers up, and you get almost everybody! People disagree, even those who love each other a lot. Yet, … Continued
One of the many health impacts the climate crisis has had in recent years is an increase is vector-borne diseases, including diseases caused by ticks, such as Lyme and Babesiosis. Lyme has been a challenge regarding diagnosis and treatment for a long time, leaving many patients with inadequate testing, high medical bills, and doctors who … Continued
Most likely you’ve heard of ChatGPT. But, you may not know that AI is also being applied in significant ways to healthcare: from smartphone apps, to systems that might eventually be able to offer us healthcare advice without waiting to talk to a doctor, to research applications like drug development. In this episode, we talk … Continued
Joining Nurse Rona will be author Elizabeth Rosner, discussing her book, Survivor Café: The Legacy of Trauma and the Labyrinth of Memory. As the child of parents who survived the Holocaust, Elizabeth explores the collective memory of the murder of 6 million Jews, the genocide in Rwanda, and the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. She … 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.
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.
