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Season 7 Episode 01

Alzheimer's Disease is the most common form of dementia in the Western world. While genes are one risk factor, there are numerous others. Find out what you can do to prevent it.

Season

Season 1

1 - Diabetes

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

2 - Heart Disease

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

3 - Energy Drinks

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

4 - Adolescence Substance Abuse

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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5 - Measure and Manage Your Child’s Fever

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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6 - Hypertension

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

7 - Brain Health and Function

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating holistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

8 - Sleep Disorders

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating holistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

9 - Life after Divorce

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating holistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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10 - Vegetarian Lifestyle

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating holistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

11 - Obesity

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating holistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

12 - Looking Better, Living Longer

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating holistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

13 - Reducing Stress

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating holistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

14 - Bullying

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating holistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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15 - Inactivity

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating holistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

16 - Fruits and Veges

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating holistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

17 - Spiritual Enhancement

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating holistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

18 - Stop Smoking

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

19 - Teen Suicide

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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20 - Arthritis

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

21 - Pregnancy

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

22 - Cancer Prevention

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

23 - Childhood Obesity

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

24 - Connection with Nature

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

Season 2

1 - Pioneering Heart Transplants

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born Obstetrician and surgeon, goes on location to talk to renown heart transplant specialist Dr Bailey.

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2 - Nutrition 1

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born Obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

3 - Nutrition 2

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born Obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

4 - Nutrition 3

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born Obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. In this episode - Nutrition 3

5 - Nutrition 4

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born Obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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6 - Parkinson’s Disease

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born Obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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7 - Congenital Heart Defects

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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8 - Fertility

Dr Nerida McKibben integrates wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. This episode deals frankly with the issue of infertility

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9 - Child Depression

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born Obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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10 - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born Obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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11 - Epigenetics

Dr Nerida McKibben, NZ-born Obstetrician and surgeon, helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

12 - Stop Smoking 01

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. In this episode she addresses the issue of smoking. Part One

13 - Stop Smoking 02

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. This episode we take a further look at the issue of smoking - Part Two

14 - Stop Smoking 03

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15 - Stop Smoking 04

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. In this episode we take a further look at the issue of smoking - Part Four

16 - Adrenal Insufficiency

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

17 - Cognitive Impairment

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

18 - Your Child’s Diet

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

19 - Falls in the Elderly

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. In this episode we look at falls in the elderly

20 - Depression 01

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. In this episode we look at a very important topic - depressions

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21 - Depression 02

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. In this episode we continue with part 2 of our topic on depression

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22 - Depression 03

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. In this episode we continue with part 3 of our topic on depression

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23 - Depression 04

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. In this episode we continue with part 4 of our topic on depression

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24 - Endometriosis

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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25 - Ulcers

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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26 - Toxins

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. In this episode we look at dealing with toxins

27 - Parenting

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. In this episode she looks at the challenge of parenting

28 - Metabolic Syndrome

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

29 - Kidney Stones

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

30 - Your Brain 01

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

31 - Your Brain 02

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

32 - Your Brain 03

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

33 - Your Brain 04 – Neurotoxins

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

34 - Bioethics

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

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35 - Christmas – Spirituality and You

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures. A healthy Christmas is more than just healthy food

Season 3

1 - Preventing Heart Disease

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

2 - Sleep Apnea 02

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

10 - Doctor of the Future

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

11 - Miscarriages

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

12 - Lose Weight

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

14 - Depression Epidemic

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

15 - Nutrition Controversies

Dr Nerida McKibben helps people live life to the fullest, integrating wholistic principles into medical treatments and procedures.

17 - Food Revolution

In this episode Dr Nerida McKibben and her guests explore the latest research to examine the possibilities of actually slowing and even reversing the progression of prostate cancer, heart disease, and the aging process

18 - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

In this episode Dr Nerida McKibben and her guests explore the symptoms and effects of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

19 - Goodbye Diabetes

In this episode Dr Nerida McKibben and her guests take a look at diabetes, and examine the evidence to find out if you can actually reverse this condition.

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20 - Make the Change

One of the hardest things to do is change; and the hardest part of that can be initiating that change.

21 - CHIP

What does it mean to be completely healthy? Energy to burn, no aches and pains, no sickness; but what about mental and emotional health? In this episode, Nerida and her guests set out to find complete health

23 - Gluten

It's all the rage to go gluten free, but it's not the best diet for everyone. So it's important to know the benefits and problems caused to your overall health by excluding gluten from your diet.

31 - Forgiveness 1

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart, saving the expense of anger and hatred. Not forgiving makes the cardiovascular system hyperactive, impairs sleep quality, and can lead to depression.

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32 - Forgiveness 2

This episode is specially focused on God's forgiveness and reconciliation. How do we forgive the inexcusable in others and in ouselves? And what difference does it make to our health when we do?

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35 - Longevity 01

There are regions of the world scientists have dubbed 'Blue Zones' where residents enjoy extraordinary longevity, have much less disease, and more vitality than their fellow citizens

36 - Longevity 02

Aging entails many physical, biological, chemical, and psychological changes. Those changes inevitably impact the brain, but there are things you can do to promote longevity for your brain.

37 - Longevity 03

Excercise has a role in the treatment and prevention of more than 40 chronic diseases. Starting an exercise program can be daunting, but the benefits include prolonging your health and life

38 - Longevity 04

Life expectancy in America averages 78 years, however there are over 70 thousand Americans each year who reach their 100th birthday. Are there really lifestyle factors that can make such a difference

Season 4

1 - Fitness First

There's been a lot of research on the benefits of physical activity and staying fit. So which is worse for your health; being obese and fit, or being normal weight and unfit?

2 - Headaches

They are common, painfully disabling, and can impair quality of life. Headaches have been under-estimated, under-recognised, and under-treated around the world. Overuse of medications can even cause headaches.

3 - Concussions

The brain can be injured when either the head or body undergo a sudden acceleration, deceleration or rotation. Concussions don't always cause loss of consciousness, and sometimes the injury is missed

4 - Adventist Health Study

Study-populations with similar lifestyle practices and yet a variety of dietary patterns help nutritionists begin to find answers to questions about longevity, super-foods, and all-round health

5 - Eating Disorders

One in two teenage girls, and one in three teenage boys, use unhealthy weight control measures. Models and actors, and some athletes are often unhealthily preoccupied with looking thin or being lean.

6 - Addictions – Opiates

Opiates - those derived from the poppy seed and synthetic opiates - are effective pain killers, but they can also produce euphoria, and so are very addictive, but deadly if taken inappropriately

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7 - Addictions – Alcohol

Alcohol misuse is the leading cause of premature death and disability worldwide for people aged 15 to 50, but only 10% of those with an alcohol problem recognise that they have one.

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8 - Addictions – Amphetamines

Amphetamines are prescribed for ADHD, weight loss, and sleep disorders, and then there are illegally made amphetamines; but all are highly addictive. Find out some signs of amphetamine addiction.

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10 - Men’s Health

Health risks vary between men and women, but a father's example is a powerful influence over his family's health, and he can increase his children's risk of various lifestyle diseases by his example.

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11 - COPD

COPD is characterised by breathlessness, coughing, wheezing, and tightness in the chest. It is most commonly the result of smoking.

12 - Disease Proof

A study of over 1/2million people investigated the effect of diet, lifestyle, and environment on the incidence of cancer and chronic diseases. The results will help you reduce your risk of chronic disease

14 - Antioxidants

Apple slices turn brown, nuts become rancid, old cars rust, all because of oxidation. This happens in our bodies too so we age and get sick. Happily, there are many antioxidants within our reach

15 - Technological Health

Mobile, wireless, wearable, gaming, and connected health are all tools available in the health and wellness landscape. Surrounded by technology, are we using it to its best advantage for our health?

16 - The Game of Health

Games usually mean being with friends and family and having fun. Some games are silly, some serious, but they're usually fun, so why not turn being healthy into a game?

17 - Supplements

Many adults take one or more dietary supplements daily, such as vitamins, minerals, herbals, and probiotics. Are there safeguards to their use, and how can you tell is they are effective?

18 - The China Study

The China Study is said to be the most comprehensive study of health and nutrition that has ever been conducted. Today Dr Nerida interviews the man behind the research.

19 - An End to Dieting

Surprisingly, Americans of all ages have poorer health then their counterparts in other wealthy countries. Dr Nerida asks why, and how we can stem the tide of chronic disease?

20 - De-Caffeinate

Caffeine is one of the most researched food components on our tables today, and caffeinated drinks are considered an essential part of daily life for many people. But can a drug really be good for you?

21 - Gynaecological Cancer

Too many deaths each year are caused by gynaecological cancers, often because women are unaware of the signs and symptoms until too late. So what signs should we watch for, and what about prevention?

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22 - Reversing Cardio-Vascular Disease

Seeing low rates of heart attacks and strokes in rural China while most Americans had early atherosclerosis, Dr Esselstein took 23 people with terminal heart disease, and turned their health around.

23 - Eye Health

The process by which we see what is around us is very complex, so how often can something go wrong with the visual process? Viewer discretion is advised for surgical scenes.

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24 - Diabetic Complications

Having lots of sugar in your blood can really harm your blood vessels, increasing the risk of stroke and heart disease. But it need not happen with lifestyle change that reverses diabetes; so keep those sugars down.

25 - Functional Medicine

Chronic disease is often managed with pills and temporary fixes, but to make a real impact we need to adress the underlying causes and change the way we think about the diseases from which so many of us suffer.

26 - The Frontal Lobe

The brain is divided into sections, the largest being the cerebrum, which in turn is divided into lobes. The frontal lobe is the most common place for brain injury to occur; so what happens then?

27 - BackPain

Any one of us can develop back pain, even children and teens, and many things can be blamed from physical to psychological factors. But occasionally, back pain indicates something more serious.

28 - Digestive Health

The incidence and types of disorders of the digestive tract has changed dramatically during the 20th century. Now, the older you are, the higher the risk of many of these diseases.

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29 - Living More Active

Thousands and thousands of deaths occur every year because of inactivity. It is a cause of high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, cancer, strokes, osteoporosis, and obesity. It's time to act!

30 - Nutritional Research

Every 5 years the International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition attracts experts from around the world to share their latest discoveries and their personal insights into a host of nutritional matters.

31 - Nutrition and the Brain

It's well established that nutrition can substantially affect mood, behaviour, and brain function. And our brains use 20-30% of our total energy intake; so skipping breakfast can have big consequences.

32 - Nutrient Deficiencies

What many people do not know is that here is sufficient iron in green leafy vegetables, and protein in whole grains and legumes; but other nutrients are limited in a vegetarian diet.

33 - Nutrition and the Planet

Many of us have changed our behaviours to now live in a way that will ensure water, materials and resources for future generations. But what we eat can make a difference to our environment too.

Season 5

01 - Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is unpredictable and affects primarily young adults. What causes it? What are the treatment options? How important are lifestyle factors in the progression of Multiple Sclerosis?

02 - Dealing With Depression

Depression is fast becoming the most common cause of disability worldwide. The financial impact is staggering with the average individual losing 1/3rd of their lifetime income. So is there a cure?

03 - Alcohol’s Impact On the Family

Alcoholism can cause more damage and pain than any other influence on the family unit. The impact of the abuse or the addiction affects each member of the family long-term. Is there help?

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04 - Protecting Our Children

Youth who drink alcohol are more likely to experience negative consequences like physical or sexual assault, accidents, and memory loss; so how can we prevent youth getting into drugs and alcohol when it's everywhere?

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05 - Is Marijuana Safe

The UN estimates 160 million people worldwide use Marijuana, yet in almost every country it is considered harmful and illegal. And in some places it is now being used medicinally. Why the change?

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06 - Preventing Risky Behaviour

There are 6 main types of health-risk behaviours that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability amongst youth and adults. These behaviours are often established during childhood

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07 - Back Pain Alternatives

A leading cause of disability, and one of the most common reasons to either see a doctor or miss work is back pain. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prevent or relieve back pain

08 - Alcohol Society

Almost 90% of adults have at some point consumed alcohol, which makes alcohol consumption sound normal. But 25% of adults will have an alcohol use disorder, but very few seek treatment

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09 - Moderate Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol contributes to over 200 diseases and injury related health conditions including cancer and cirrhosis. In those aged 15 to 50, it is the leading risk factor for premature death and disability

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10 - Alcohol Safe Pregnancy

If an un-born child is exposed to alcohol the child can be affected for life. So how much alcohol must a woman drink to have an affected child? And what are the effects of alcohol on the un-born child?

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11 - Alcohol Recovery

Do you have trouble saying 'No' to alcohol? Do you ever feel guilty about how much you drank or do you hide or minimise your drinking? There is hope for those with an alcohol problem

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12 - Being Thankful

President Lincoln proclaimed a national 'Thanksgiving' day to be held each November. Why 'Thanksgiving' and not simply a harvest festival? And what does giving thanks have to do with your health?

13 - Hello Healthy

How do you define health? What do you imagine if you think of a healthy meal? Does it have to be low in taste and high in fibre? Is a healthy lifestyle just a rigorous, joyless regime?

14 - Healthful Meditation

These days, meditation has changed its image, and is seen by many as a normal part of a healthy lifestyle. But is it the same practice as it used to be? And is it important for a long and happy life?

15 - Health and Wellness Coaching

We all have a vision of where we would like our lives to go, of the things we would like to accomplish. When it comes to health and wellness, fitness, and longevity, are you achieving those goals?

16 - Visual Acuity and Lasik Treatments

In 2012 there were 246 million people world-wide with low vision, and almost half of them had simple-to-correct refractive errors. So what can be done for all those millions of people?

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17 - Whole Foods As Grown

61% of the food that Americans buy is highly processed; and that includes everything from kale chips to doughnuts. But the kale chips are better for you, aren't they?

18 - Naturopathic Healing

The body has an inherent ability to heal itself when its natural physiological processes are supported. So what does a naturopathic doctor use to treat some of the most common health conditions?

19 - Medical Schools Are Changing

80% of the chronic disease affecting those of us in developed countries is a consequence of lifestyle choices; yet most of our doctors are not trained in helping us change our lifestyle choices.

20 - Environmental Health

We all constantly interact with our environment, and those interactions affect us in terms of quality of life and years of healthy life lived. A healthy environment is pivotal to good health.

21 - How’s Your Stress Recovery

About half of us find stress negatively impacting our personal and professional lives, which negatively affects our health. But do we know when we are stressed, and do we make sure we recover well each day?

22 - Lifestyle180

Most of us know what we need to live a healthier lifestyle and yet we don't do it. We lack motivation, are too busy, or can't sustain the changes that we do make. But there is support available

23 - Stroke Recovery

Every 2 seconds someone, somewhere in the world, has a stroke. Some strokes are mild, but others are severe and kill 1 person every 10 seconds. So how do those who survive carry on with their lives?

24 - Forgiveness and the Brain

Are some mental health issues more about experiences and beliefs? Can they impact our physical and mental health, is there a roll for spirituality in medicine?

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25 - Emotional Intelligence

In days gone by, IQ test results were often used to predict future success in life. But now, other factors are recognised as important in determining that success. But can those factors be learned?

26 - Correcting Distortions – part 1

A negative event in our day can often result in a series of negative emotions and behaviours that trigger stress reactions, which in turn can result in poor emotional, physical and mental health

27 - Correcting Distortions – part 2

Emotional Intelligence has been shown to help people think more clearly, communicate more effectively, and bring unity to teamwork. So how do we get a high emotional quotient?

28 - Lifestyle and Thinking

If we want to think smarter we need more than a good education and correcting distortions in our thinking. We need to live smarter.

29 - Lifestyle Change for Your Personality

Achieving or maintaining health goals can be a struggle. We know what we should do, we might even try it, but we often don't sustain those good habits. So what can we do?

30 - Nutrition Facts

Most deaths in developed countries around the world are preventable. And those deaths are primarily due to what we eat, as most of us eat as if the future doesn't matter.

31 - How Not To Die

80% to 90% of our leading killer diseases are not caused by infections, accidents, or genetics, but by lifestyle factors like smoking, diet and inactivity. But there is help and hope.

Season 6

01 - Ageing Well

It seems that as countries become more affluent, the ravages of poverty and infectious diseases give way to diseases of lifestyle, robbing people of their health. But it needn't be that way.

02 - High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is on the increase. Associated with cardiovascular disease, which leads to strokes and heart attacks, there is a lot that you can do to stop this increase.

03 - The Dietitian Coach

Has your doctor ever told you that adjusting your diet will help a health condition that you have? A coach can help you understand what needs to change and show you how to make the change.

04 - Nutrition For Children

Good nutrition is important for a growing child, but what about the picky eater? How do you encourage a sick child to eat foods they always refuse which may contain the healing elements they need?

05 - Holding Heart Healthy Habits

Cardiovascular disease is a top killer in many countries, taking the life of people as young as 20. But this condition can be reversed. The time to take action is now.

06 - Tremors,Tics, and Movement Disorders

Disorders of movement are relatively common, from tics and tremors, to more severe conditions. All of them are distressing and debilitating, but treatment is available.

07 - Tools For Weight Loss

Since 1960, obesity in America has risen steadily to a very significant 40%. One in fifteen are now affected by extreme obesity. But it's all about our environment, and that we can change.

08 - Nutritional Nuances

Imagine if 80% of the chronic diseases in the world were eradicated, and people lived healthy vital lives well into their 90s, and visits to the doctor were to discuss the latest health strategy!

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09 - HIV In Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa has the most series HIV and AIDS epidemic in the world, comprising 70% of all cases world-wide. Many organisations have been working hard to bring the epidemic under control

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10 - Limb Loss

It's estimated that 2 million Americans are living with the amputation of a limb. Globally the rate of limb loss is a staggering one amputation every 30 seconds. So how do people cope?

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11 - Preventive Foot Health

Our feet sustain our body weight along with the impact of walking, which can be as much as 4 times our body weight. So it should not surprise us that sometimes our feet need extra care.

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12 - Reaching You Exercise Goal

What is your current fitness goal? How you answer that question will determine the most effective workout for you.

13 - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Having heart surgery or a heart attack can leave you with a lot of questions about what you can and can't do afterwards. And how can you stop it from happening again?

14 - Health Flip on Chronic Disease

Chronic diseases like obesity, arthritis, stroke, and diabetes are the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems. 86% of health-care dollars are spent on treating chronic conditions

15 - Heart Failure

It's estimated that 23 million people around the world have a heart condition that has a poor prognosis. They suffer fatigue, and struggle to do everyday activities. But there is hope.

16 - Weighed Down

Obesity is a serious health concern. About two thirds of Americans are either overweight, or obese. Where is your weight sitting?

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17 - Protein Myths

Protein is found throughout the body in muscle, bone, skin, hair and almost every tissue. How much protein should we eat? What foods should we get protein from, and can you get too much?

18 - The Gut Brain Connection

Did you know that your gut speaks to your brain, and your brain talks back? That's why your tummy can mirror your emotions so readily.

19 - Chef In Medicine

Poverty and poor health are inextricably linked. The causes are rooted in political, social and economical injustice. It seems to be a vicious cycle that spirals downwards.

20 - Discovery of HIV

Viruses are tiny microbes that are much smaller than a bacteria, and they attack us in many different ways. Where did the HIV virus come from, and will it ever be cured?

Season 7

01 - Cognition and Food

Alzheimer's Disease is the most common form of dementia in the Western world. While genes are one risk factor, there are numerous others. Find out what you can do to prevent it.

02 - Digestion and Food

We eat over 1000lb of food each year. That's a lot of chewing, digesting and absorbing that our gastrointestinal tract is required to do. What could we do to help this process?

03 - Labelling of Food

We rely on the FDA to ensure that our food is safe. Is the legislation robust enough to ensure that safety is upheld over profits? Should the FDA trust the manufacturer to do the necessary testing?

04 - Herbicides in Food

More than 80,000 chemicals are registered for use in the US, and each year another 2000 are added. While relatively few are thought to pose a significant risk to human health, which are they?

05 - Fitness

Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for the development of cardiometabolic diseases like cancer, stroke, and diabetes. And so is being overweight. Find out how to turn that around

06 - Organize Your Mind

How much time did you spend today flitting from one task to another in quick succession? Discover what that is doing to your brain and what you can do to solve the problem.

07 - Learning Difficulties

Does your brain work perfectly or do you have some difficulty understanding abstract concepts? If so, you don't want to miss this episode.

08 - Educational Principles

In the past, literacy was the ability to read and write. However, as the world has become more complex, so have the skills needed to navigate our world.

09 - Strokes and Neuroplasticity

Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. Yet 80% of strokes are preventable. Find out how much the brain can recover after a stroke.

10 - Character Traits

Did you know that you have natural character traits, brain strengths, and personality that can all be leveraged to propel you forward? Discover how to better use your character traits.

11 - Good Stress, Bad Stress

Have you ever found that a certain amount of stress leaves you with the feeling of being invincible? But too much stress leaves you feeling anxious and defeated? What makes the difference?

12 - Music and the Mind

Music is a ubiquitous part of life for everyone on the planet, regardless of income, race or creed. Music bonds, soothes, and nurtures us. In fact, there's a whole new science called Music Therapy

13 - ADHD

ADHD is on the rise. More parents are seeking medication for their children. Perhaps we're getting better at diagnosing it. Or are we over-diagnosing it?

14 - Understanding Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is often used instead of medication to deal with mental health issues. And it doesn't cause side effects, like weight gain, nausea or sleep disturbance.

15 - Freedom From Addiction

Addictions are so common that they are the new norm. From caffeine to alcohol, smoking to drugs, gambling and even food. Do you recognize an addiction in your life? Discover freedom from addiction.

16 - Building a Better Brain

Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that changes the brains structures. These brain changes can be long-lasting and lead to harmful behaviors.

17 - Building Better Habits

Athlete Jack LaLanne once said "Your health account, your bank account, they're the same thing. The more you put in, the more you can take out." Did you make a deposit in your health account today?

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18 - Building a Better Life

Living a life of purpose makes living easier and more enjoyable. Meaning can even be found in the face of pain, suffering, and loss. If life gives you lemons, find out how to make lemonade

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19 - Truth Therapy

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is an evidence-based forms of psychotherapy. If CBT is integrated with spiritual values and beliefs for those who value them, does it become more effective?

20 - Media and the Mind

The happiest teen spends just under an hour a day using media. So, what happens when they exceed that time? And how much is too much?

21 - Marketing Health and Wellness

In order to be successful, an athlete looks for a good coach. Imagine choosing your doctor to be your health coach? Find out how that could change your life for the better.