This podcast is a journey for us to rediscover the humanism behind medicine which hopefully will help renew everyone’s motivation to take back control and strive towards better health.
#11: The Hepatic Dilemma: Protect your liver to prevent metabolic diseases
Have you ever wondered who the physician scientists are who help discover new therapies or information necessary for the advancement of medicine? In this podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Utpal Pajvani regarding the possible underlying causes of obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. We also discussed the importance of healthy living and strategies to get you on the right track.
Originally filmed: December 6th, 2020
4 Jul 2021
#9: Hormones 101: What are hormones?
Dr. Leu and Nick discuss what chemicals in the body constitute as hormones, how hormones are regulated, and how endocrine-disrupting chemicals can interfere with normal hormone function.
Originally filmed: July 18th, 2020
4 Jul 2021
#8: Understanding Your Thyroid
Dr. Leu and Nick discuss the function of the thyroid gland, tips to maintain a healthy thyroid, and basics about thyroid disease.
Originally Filmed: June 27th, 2020
4 Jul 2021
#7: Combating the Obesity Epidemic
During this first in person recording, Nick and Dr. Leu discuss the worsening obesity epidemic and discuss possible lifestyle strategies to help combat it.
Originally filmed: May 31st, 2020
4 Jul 2021
#6: Finding the Light in the Darkness (and Coming Out Stronger)
Dr. Leu and Nick discuss a quote by Brené Brown and discuss personal revelations and transformations during this dark period to emerge stronger after the pandemic.
Originally Filmed: April 30th, 2020
3 Jul 2021
#5: Personalizing Your Exercise and Nutrition
Kristy and Nick discuss the different aspects of exercise including: how you should choose your exercise, how much exercise is too much, and the importance of pairing exercise with meditation and nutrition.
Originally filmed: April 24th, 2020
3 Jul 2021
#4: Finding the Drive to Start Positive Changes
Dr. Jennie Luna discusses the struggle with starting and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes and strategies to help overcome it.
Originally filmed: April 16th, 2020
3 Jul 2021
#3: Stay Fit, Relaxed, and In Control
In this video, Dr. Leu and Nick revealed their strategies at staying fit, relaxed, and in control during this difficult period. They discussed topics including meditation, exercise, nutrition and sleep to maintain good health. They also discussed using this time to master new skills to help promote self growth. Originally filmed: April 7th, 2020
3 Jul 2021
#2: Staying Home
Get the perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic from the view of a third grader and discover what school at home is like during isolation. Originally filmed: April 6th, 2020
3 Jul 2021
#1: Journey Towards Acceptance
The hosts, Dr. James Leu and Nick Link, discuss the challenges of the current medical system. Nick discusses his struggles with his medical condition and his journey towards acceptance. NOTE: This video is filmed via an online meeting, so therefore, microphone quality is not as best as it will be in future episodes. Originally filmed: April 5th, 2020
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