For those who are of age and financially able, I recommend retirement. Now that I’m retired, I have time to get some exercise and to cook good meals for myself every day. I can go to bed earlier and generally have less stress. I don’t think these were possible when I was working.
You have them recordvtheir BP at home 2 or 3x a day for a week or so to get a real life average. So many have high BP readings in a clinic setting. Mine is always low - averages 100/60. I go to the clinic & it will read 138/82. I have had my BP machine calibrated with the clinic. I keep a daily log & take with me at my appt.
I enjoy your commentary. I've spent the last 30 years as a gastroenterologist based in Cleveland, and for the past 16 years I've written a blog sharing insights into the medical profession. I just started a Substack to share my thoughts and advice. My latest post is about chronic abdominal pain. I'm hoping it may prove relevant to you, and that'll considering following along.
I like whatever comes up in your practice (as far as a topic). Also health news and anything you are reading in medical journals (self or professional study). I like the idea of going back and viewing the videos so any time is fine for me. Thank you this is the only session (cardio health I have listed to watched).
I just found you! Wow! Loved it! The one system really works and later times work. I’m a special Ed teacher so later times would work, for live. I can always stream later though. You present like you are talking among family and friends! You are amazing in the details!!! I talk fast too because of passion, I get it! lol thanks for a good heart to heart ❤️ 😆 I was looking for more info on this and here you are you got more in depth which helped me find a better way to do. Thanks for being here you rock!
Excellent heart roundup … I have an LipoA number at 304 which did make my doctor blanch. No worries. Am scanned and treated. LDL now at 58. Could you do a piece on GERD? Especially interested in its connection to anxiety. Also, conditions where we’re “on the edge.” Pre-diabetic, osteopenia as two examples.
Whoops, sent that too soon. Given that I am a GERD and/or LPR sufferer, I think I more or less know the deal, but I think it’d be great to have more general info about the sometimes subtle, confusing signs that one has a digestive acid issue… because it’s definitely not just about having the classic “heartburn” feeling! It’s taking me years to realize this. Stuff like a dry cough, a feeling of weird “am I allergic to something”?… being hoarse in the morning…it all can present somewhat oddly (if what you are expecting is the classic burn-y feeling)!
a treasure full of health nuggets delivered in a succinct manner. 45 minutes to an hour allows a deeper dive. I appreciate the thematic approach. Thank you so much and I appreciate the work you are doing, empowering us with - knowledge is power.
I do think 45 min to an hour suits your style of teaching! I do think Friday afternoons could be a busy time for people. A mid-week night could be better- although listening to the recording is easy on this format. I am sure the regular listeners would love to get your take on how to go about finding a good PCP in this environment- I know you have covered this in the past- but I think it is a popular concern- even covering both concierge and regular practices. Your take on supplements would also be interesting to hear. It is wonderful to see you each week and keep connected. Thank you for doing this.
I usually listen to the recording, so any time is fine for me. I like the idea of talking about one issue or two if they are closely related. Would you talk about the circulatory system: what supports it, what hinders it,etc. I suffer terribly from nocturnal leg cramps and because I am aware of all the “normal “ causes and do address them but still get cramps, I wonder if it has to do with poor circulation. I do have low blood pressure. It’s either that or neurological, but that’s another topic! Thank you for the time, effort, and obvious care that you put into educating us even though you have never met us!!
In answer to some of your questions, I think I'd prefer 30-minute episodes, and a mix of content--sometimes a deep dive into one organ sustem or issue and others a hodge-podge. I found your episode and newsletters about Glp-1 medications (Ozempic etc.) very helpful. Like others, i watvh recordings because I live overseas, 7 hours ahead of ET.
Thank you so much for your effort in keeping us informed. I watch the replay so it’s easier to pause the video, in the event I have to do something else. What is the correlation between heart disease and diabetes? Thank you, Brian Mullin
For those who are of age and financially able, I recommend retirement. Now that I’m retired, I have time to get some exercise and to cook good meals for myself every day. I can go to bed earlier and generally have less stress. I don’t think these were possible when I was working.
NICE, Helen!!
You have them recordvtheir BP at home 2 or 3x a day for a week or so to get a real life average. So many have high BP readings in a clinic setting. Mine is always low - averages 100/60. I go to the clinic & it will read 138/82. I have had my BP machine calibrated with the clinic. I keep a daily log & take with me at my appt.
Yes indeed!
Hi there,
I enjoy your commentary. I've spent the last 30 years as a gastroenterologist based in Cleveland, and for the past 16 years I've written a blog sharing insights into the medical profession. I just started a Substack to share my thoughts and advice. My latest post is about chronic abdominal pain. I'm hoping it may prove relevant to you, and that'll considering following along.
https://mkirsch.substack.com/p/whats-the-cause-of-chronic-abdominal
Thanks!
I like whatever comes up in your practice (as far as a topic). Also health news and anything you are reading in medical journals (self or professional study). I like the idea of going back and viewing the videos so any time is fine for me. Thank you this is the only session (cardio health I have listed to watched).
👏 ❤️
I just found you! Wow! Loved it! The one system really works and later times work. I’m a special Ed teacher so later times would work, for live. I can always stream later though. You present like you are talking among family and friends! You are amazing in the details!!! I talk fast too because of passion, I get it! lol thanks for a good heart to heart ❤️ 😆 I was looking for more info on this and here you are you got more in depth which helped me find a better way to do. Thanks for being here you rock!
Wish you were my primary physician
Me, too!
❤️
I’d like to hear more about aortic disease and heart failure
Excellent heart roundup … I have an LipoA number at 304 which did make my doctor blanch. No worries. Am scanned and treated. LDL now at 58. Could you do a piece on GERD? Especially interested in its connection to anxiety. Also, conditions where we’re “on the edge.” Pre-diabetic, osteopenia as two examples.
great ideas!
Whoops, sent that too soon. Given that I am a GERD and/or LPR sufferer, I think I more or less know the deal, but I think it’d be great to have more general info about the sometimes subtle, confusing signs that one has a digestive acid issue… because it’s definitely not just about having the classic “heartburn” feeling! It’s taking me years to realize this. Stuff like a dry cough, a feeling of weird “am I allergic to something”?… being hoarse in the morning…it all can present somewhat oddly (if what you are expecting is the classic burn-y feeling)!
I like the pace you talk at. I like covering one organ system at a time.
Thank you for doing this.
a treasure full of health nuggets delivered in a succinct manner. 45 minutes to an hour allows a deeper dive. I appreciate the thematic approach. Thank you so much and I appreciate the work you are doing, empowering us with - knowledge is power.
I do think 45 min to an hour suits your style of teaching! I do think Friday afternoons could be a busy time for people. A mid-week night could be better- although listening to the recording is easy on this format. I am sure the regular listeners would love to get your take on how to go about finding a good PCP in this environment- I know you have covered this in the past- but I think it is a popular concern- even covering both concierge and regular practices. Your take on supplements would also be interesting to hear. It is wonderful to see you each week and keep connected. Thank you for doing this.
I usually listen to the recording, so any time is fine for me. I like the idea of talking about one issue or two if they are closely related. Would you talk about the circulatory system: what supports it, what hinders it,etc. I suffer terribly from nocturnal leg cramps and because I am aware of all the “normal “ causes and do address them but still get cramps, I wonder if it has to do with poor circulation. I do have low blood pressure. It’s either that or neurological, but that’s another topic! Thank you for the time, effort, and obvious care that you put into educating us even though you have never met us!!
In answer to some of your questions, I think I'd prefer 30-minute episodes, and a mix of content--sometimes a deep dive into one organ sustem or issue and others a hodge-podge. I found your episode and newsletters about Glp-1 medications (Ozempic etc.) very helpful. Like others, i watvh recordings because I live overseas, 7 hours ahead of ET.
Thanks for this!
I love how the shot is framed to have the organ mannequin sitting on Dr. McBride's shoulder. :)
ha!
Thank you so much for your effort in keeping us informed. I watch the replay so it’s easier to pause the video, in the event I have to do something else. What is the correlation between heart disease and diabetes? Thank you, Brian Mullin
Ok great. Diabetes is a major risk factor for developing heart disease, particularly atherosclerotic heart disease. I hope that helps!
Yes, thanks for the reply.