The Healthiest You
by Lehigh Valley Health Network
Amanda Newman with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) talks with clinicians and experts across LVHN to learn practical health tips for everyday life. Each episode has one goal - to empower you to be the healthiest you. While you’re balancing all the responsibilities – work, mom life (kids, dogs, cats and chickens included), family, friends and the never-ending to-do list – you deserve to take a moment of time to focus on your health.
Episodes
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Managing Heavy Periods
More than 10 million women are impacted by heavy periods each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some signs that your period is too heavy include: · Doubling up on period products (using a pad and tampon) · Ongoing fatigue · Quarter-sized or larger blood…
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Why Is My Period So Heavy?
Having heavy, painful periods or menstrual cycles is often normalized because so many women experience this reality monthly. Coping with a heavy period and feeling unwell are not normal though – they are signs to take a closer look at what is going on inside. If you feel like you’re planning your...
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Reset Your Health With the Jefferson Lifestyle Program
Small steps started today can lead to significant changes that “future you” will be proud of. The Jefferson Lifestyle Program helps you create healthy habits so you can manage stress, sleep better, eat well, exercise regularly and get connected in your community. If you want to hear more about…
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Healthier Habits? Try the Jefferson Lifestyle Program
Which areas of your health are you ready to change this year? From better sleep to regular exercise to eating nourishing meals, anything is possible when you know your “why.” If you want to hear about a program that can help you on your journey to become a healthier you, you’ll want to listen to...
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Beef Tallow Skin Care, Red-Light Therapy and More Trends: Part Two
What’s the beef with tallow? Depending on your skin type, beef tallow (cow fat) skin care can either leave you hydrated or clog your pores. If you want to hear which skin care trends you should try or skip, you’ll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast. In Part Two of...
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Save, Splurge or Skip It Skin Care: Part One
In a sea of skin care options, knowing which products and treatments are worth it will save you time, money and breakouts. Now is the time to say goodbye to those half-used products collecting dust and find out what works best for you. If you need recommendations or want to learn more about…
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Navigating Postpartum Depression: Part Two
Life after welcoming a baby into the world looks different – it’s messy, beautiful and exhausting. As you nurture the newest addition to your family, remember yourself too. Hormones shift significantly after giving birth, which can leave you feeling sad, anxious or overwhelmed. If you’re looking...
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Coping With Depression: Part One
On average, you have over 6,000 thoughts a day. That’s a lot – and about 80 percent of them are negative. Unsettling thoughts, lingering feelings of sadness or losing interest in activities you once enjoyed are all reasons to check in on your mental health with a trusted friend or your clinician....
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How To Protect Your Pelvic Floor: Part Two
Leaking after sneezing or exercising, rushing to the restroom and experiencing pelvic discomfort are health problems often tucked away on a to-do list of things to deal with later. These everyday disruptions though are signs that your pelvic floor needs some attention. Whether you’ve recently had…
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How To Protect Your Pelvic Floor: Part One
Your pelvic floor is ready and waiting for you to break up with these habits: Power-peeing – Going to the bathroom is not a race. Forcing urine out or relieving yourself as fast as you can causes more harm than good to your pelvic floor. Hovering – This seems like a natural solution to avoid…
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Making It Through Menopause: Part Two
Does menopause ever end? When you’re on your third cup of coffee because of another sleepless night and dealing with your fifth hot flash of the day, you can’t help but wonder. The answer to that question may surprise you. If you are in your menopause era, you’ll want to listen to the latest...
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Making It Through Menopause: Part One
Like the life cycle of a butterfly, menopause is a transformative season that has its highs and lows. Saying goodbye to periods and embracing the beauty found in midlife are the positives. But dealing with frustrating symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, mood changes and more can feel…
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Why the Mediterranean Diet Works
It’s no surprise that the Mediterranean diet was ranked as the best overall diet by U.S. News & World Report for the eighth year in a row. This style of eating focuses more on fueling your body with the right foods and enjoying healthy meals with others rather than following a restrictive plan....
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How to Manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Living with polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS can take a toll on your emotional and physical health. Common symptoms of this condition are irregular periods, infertility, weight gain and unwanted hair growth – all of which are difficult to cope with. Listen to the latest episode of The…
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If Your Thyroid Could Talk
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that can have a big impact on your health. It’s responsible for making hormones that affect your metabolism, heart rate, mood and more. Listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about thyroid issues with...
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Sips, Skin Care, Selenium and More Social Media Trends
Before you stop the scroll and go try that health trend – you’ll first want to listen to this episode. We’ve seen everything from helpful to harmful ideas on social media this year including: · Using snail mucin for skin care · Drinking adrenal cocktails to lower cortisol · Ditching vegetables…
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Say Yes To Yoga For a Better You
If you’ve ever tried strength training, you probably have also done some yoga. Many bodyweight exercises such as a plank and the boat pose originated from yoga. The ancient practice has been around for more than 5,000 years and has become more popular because of its adaptability and health…
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Boost Your Bone and Joint Health
Building stronger bones and healthier joints starts with prioritizing nutrition and exercise. Warming up with a cup of bone broth is one way to help fight inflammation. Sticking to a fitness routine that challenges you can increase your bone density and protect your joints. Guests: Marie O’Brien,...
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Armpit Detoxes, Deodorant and Dealing With Stress Sweat
Sweating is normal but can be uncomfortable to deal with. Pit stains, stinky feet or the dreaded stress sweat may be signs that it’s time to break up with your current deodorant or shoes you’ve worn several days in a row. Guest: Neha Kaushik, MD, family medicine physician with Lehigh Valley…
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Your Blood Sugar Impacts More Than You Think
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach, eating “naked carbs” and taking alpha-lipoic acid are just some questions you may have when thinking about your blood sugar. Whether it’s balanced or not, it can influence your energy, mood and appetite. Addressing it now is key to lowering your risk for...
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Why Your Dental Health Is a Big Deal
Before you head to bed without brushing and flossing your teeth, think again. Taking care of your smile every day (and night) makes a difference not just for your teeth but also for your overall health. Guest: Deborah Campbell, DMD, dentist and Chair of Dental Medicine with Lehigh Valley Health...
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Help! Why Am I Still Hungry?
Are you the queen of snacks? Have you tried several diets that left you feeling hungry and defeated? Maybe you struggle with turning off those “hunger hormones” or often find yourself in “hangry” situations. Getting back to the basics of eating healthy whole foods is the place to start. Cheryl...
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TikTok Trends to Try and Most to Avoid
Just because it’s trending on TikTok doesn’t mean you should try it. Get the facts on health trends such as parasite cleansing, coffee enemas, bed rotting, berberine for weight loss and more. Elena Brinker, CRNP, internal medicine nurse practitioner with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN),...
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Beauty Habits to Ditch and Switch
Most of us have at least one bad beauty habit or have tried a new trend we’ve seen online. Learn about what’s good and what’s not when it comes to makeup, micellar water, pimple popping, injectables and more. Guest: Emily Doster, RN, esthetic nurse with LVPG Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,...
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Walking vs. Running – Which Is Better for You?
Learn how walking and running impact your physical and mental health. Guests: Ashley Reiss and Neil Shapiro, physical therapists with Lehigh Valley Health Network, discuss how walking and running impact your hormones, mind and body with Becca Lynn from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 0:55 - Is...
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Why Sleep Is Vital for Your Health and Hormones
Learn how sleep impacts a woman’s health and hormones. Guest: Aileen Love, MD, pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist with Lehigh Valley Health Network, discusses sleep issues and tips to improve your sleep with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 1:31 - How many hours of...
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Spring Clean Your Colon and Gut
Learn how your colon and gut health impact your whole body. Guest: Kristen Halm, MD, colon and rectal surgeon with Colon-Rectal Surgery Associates and Lehigh Valley Health Network, discusses women’s colon health with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 00:40 - Steph’s first...
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Show Your Heart Some Love
What you need to know about wine, chocolate, vitamins and your heart on Valentine’s Day and every day. Guest: Ellina Feiner, MD, cardiologist with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses women’s heart health with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 1:23 - Milk vs....
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Skin Care Resolutions for the New Year
Learn about the best clean skin care products, collagen peptides and how to keep your skin hydrated all season long. Guest: Emily Doster, RN, esthetic registered nurse and medical esthetician with LVPG Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery–1243, discusses skin care with Mike and Steph from B104....
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Hope for Your Mental and Emotional Health During Winter
Learn how to maintain mental and emotional wellness all winter long. We’ll talk about seasonal affective disorder, signs you may have a vitamin D deficiency, resetting your circadian rhythm and how mindfulness and light therapy may help. You can beat the “winter blues” and find a treatment plan...
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What Your Period is Trying to Tell You
Learn what happens during each menstrual cycle phase and the effects they have on your mind and body. Your period is a monthly health check and just one piece of the puzzle as to why you’re feeling the way you are. On your period or not, every phase (before, during and after) impacts you. Guest:...
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What You Need to Know This Flu Season: A "Twindemic," Flu Shot Myths and More
Terry Burger, RN, Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Administrator of Infection Control and Prevention, discusses how you can keep your family healthy during flu season this year with Mike and Steph from B104. Find an LVHN Flu Shot Clinic near you.
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Strong Is Sexy: Why Strength Training Looks Good on You
Brielle Weida, Manager of Fitness Programming at LVHN Fitness and exercise physiologist, discusses strength-training exercises at home and in the gym with Mike and Steph from B104.
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In “Vein” or Pain: How to Get Rid of Spider and Varicose Veins
Eric Wilson, MD, vascular and endovascular surgeon with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about spider and varicose veins. Find out what causes these types of veins and treatment options available to help you feel better in your skin. Visit...
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Be Summer Smart: Safety Tips for You and Your Kids
Krystal Trinkle, CRNP, with LVPG Pediatrics–Pennsburg joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about summertime safety for kids. Get all the “deets” on bug spray, sunscreen and screen time so you and your kids can have best (and safest) summer yet Visit LVHN.org/children to learn more. You can also...
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This Spring, Clean Up Your Health
Kelly Strickler, DO with LVPG Family Medicine–Pennsburg, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about how you clean up your health and your home. Learn about how you can properly dispose of old medications, why you should be changing your air filters frequently and how often you should be…
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Feeling Sick? Get Health Care From Your Couch
Eric Bean, DO, Emergency Medicine Physician at Lehigh Valley Health Network, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to share helpful tips and information about telehealth including how to schedule and prepare for a video visit.
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Staying Healthy This Holiday Season
Terry Burger, Director of Infection Prevention at Lehigh Valley Health Network, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about how you and your family can stay healthy during this holiday season. Learn how to safely gather with family and friends, the difference between a cold, the flu and COVID-19...
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What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer
Ranju Gupta, MD, oncologist with Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about what women really need to know about breast cancer. Learn when you should begin regular mammogram screenings, what signs and symptoms to watch for and how new advances in imaging…
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Your Racing Heart. Is it Normal?
Hari Joshi, MD, cardiologist with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), irregular heartbeat. Learn when to be concerned about a flutter of your heart, what can increase your risk of AFib and more in this episode of The...
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Your Back-to-School Questions Answered
Debra Carter, MD, with LVPG Pediatrics and Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about how your kids can have a safe and healthy school year. Learn about the do’s and don’ts of masking, how to deal with back to school anxiety, what to pack in lunches and...
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Why Your Yearly Gynecology Exam is One of Your Most Important Appointments
Andrew Shoemaker, MD, and Emily Brophy, MD, with LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology, join Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about why women shouldn’t be skipping their yearly gynecology exam. Learn about everything from PMS to menopause in episode 10 of The Healthiest You Podcast.
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Your Summer Toolkit For Bug Bites, Beach Safety and Beyond
Beth Careyva, MD, with LVPG Family Medicine–Easton Avenue, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about how you can have a safe and enjoyable summer. Learn about the do’s and don’ts of sunscreen and bug spray, water safety, how to treat bee stings and more.
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Sticking it to the Stigma: A Chat About Mental Health
Courtney Chellew, DO, Psychiatrist with LVPG LVPG Adult and Pediatric Psychiatry joins Mike and Steph to stick it to the stigma of mental health. Learn how to help destigmatize mental illness and about available treatment options.
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Gut Check: Everything You Need to Know About Gut Health
Usman Shah, MD, joins Mike and Steph to discuss gut health, including how to achieve it and how it will impact your life.
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COVID-19: Past, Present and Future
The coronavirus has been a part of our lives for more than a year. Mike and Steph join Dr. Tim Friel, MD, LVHN Chair of Medicine to take a look at the past year and discuss what’s to come.
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Ladies, it’s heart month
Deborah Sundlof, MD, joins Mike and Steph to discuss women’s heart health.
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Losing weight to gain health
Cheryl Rutkauskas, Registered Dietitian, with LVHN and Richard Boorse, MD, with LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery join Mike and Steph to discuss weight-loss in the new year.
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Toy Story: Holiday Edition
Learn gift giving tips for kids. LVPG pediatric surgeon Sarah Jones Sapienza, MD, offers advice to on toy safety and how to pick the right toy this holiday season.
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Home for the Holidays
The term “home for the holidays” has a whole new meaning in 2020. Learn tips to stay safe and stay cheery this holiday season.
About this show
Amanda Newman with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) talks with clinicians and experts across LVHN to learn practical health tips for everyday life. Each episode has one goal - to empower you to be the healthiest you. While you’re balancing all the responsibilities – work, mom life (kids, dogs, cats and chickens included), family, friends and the never-ending to-do list – you deserve to take a moment of time to focus on your health.
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