When we process past experiences by writing them down it lets us see our traumatic experiences in new ways. Nurse Rona will be joined by Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of many books, including Childhood Disrupted and The Adverse Childhood Experiences Guided Journal. They will discuss how through thoughtful and guided writing experiences, you can find … Continued
Nurse Rona and Dr. Amanda P. Williams will discuss many major issues people face related to pre-natal care, pregnancy, abortion, mental health, c-sections, and postpartum complications. Racial disparities exist and Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women. There are many factors that contribute to these disparities, … Continued
Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Ella Faktorovich as they discuss vision health as it relates to different stages of life. They will answer question about issues such as myopia, computer vision syndrome, presbyopia, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and how to keep your eyes healthy.Dr. Faktorovich is the Director and Founder of Pacific Vision Institute in San … Continued
Nurse Rona and Dr. Robert Pearl will discuss the transformative power of generative artificial intelligence to improved patient outcomes and provide healthcare that is more accessible and affordable. Dr. Pearl’s new book is “ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine.” Image via www.vpnsrus.com
Shame is a universal social emotion meant to keep us out of trouble. It may be expressed in many ways including perfectionism or feeling worthless. It can be hard to detect shame since it can bind with other emotions, such as grief, anger, or fear. Shame can be transformed from a self-punishing emotion into an ally, … Continued
The harsh reality is that not all patients are treated equally, and racism has consequences on a person’s health and health care. An Associated Press wire story from 1966, contained Dr. King’s famous quotation regarding injustice in health care—“Of all the forms of in-equality, injustice in health, is the most shocking and in-human.” Join Nurse Rona and … Continued
Good oral health is a critical component of health for adults and children. It not only helps prevent problems like cavities and gum disease but also contributes to overall wellbeing. Maintaining good oral health through oral hygiene, healthy nutrition, and receiving preventive and early dental care can reduce the risk of systemic diseases, improve self-esteem, … Continued
With the holiday season upon us, it may be a good time to reflect on your relationship with alcohol. Rebecca Williams, PhD, author of the new book, Simple Ways to Unwind without Alcohol, joins Nurse Rona to offer strategies for behavior changes that can lead to more ease and better health. She encourages us to slow … Continued
Have you wondered about the safety of the products you use to keep your home clean, or the chemicals that are in your lipstick or hair products? You may be putting asbestos, formaldehyde, or even lead on your hair or lips. Every day we’re exposed to toxic chemicals in the air, water, food, and in … Continued
Although most people spend about a third of their time in bed, all too often people struggle to get deep and restful sleep. Sleep is essential to our bodies for maintaining mental and physical health. It’s reported that 50 to 70 million Americans have chronic sleep disorders, with the most common sleep disorders being insomnia, … Continued
