Finding Your Wellness

Dr. Oken conducts an in-depth interview with internationally renowned sleep specialist Dr. Barry Krakow about achieving a ”glorious” sleep. 

Dr. Oken discusses the hormone health challenges of menopause and andropause with Darin Zimmerman, MD and Laura Zimmerman, registered nurse and CRNA.

In this episode, Dr. Oken is joined by his friend and colleague, Dr. Joseph Layug, a renowned orthopedist, to tackle the pressing issue of knee pain. They delve into the various causes of knee pain, discuss effective treatments, and share preventive strategies to help you maintain healthy joints. Whether you’re an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone experiencing knee discomfort, this episode is packed with expert advice and practical tips to help you manage and alleviate knee pain.

Dr. Oken is joined by macroeconomist and writer Patrick Cox, who studies the age reversal singularity. They discuss the science and benefits of red light therapy. 

Dr. Ron Schechter joins Dr. Oken to discuss the many benefits of Zone 2 Training, a type of low-intensity exercise that focuses on aerobic activity and strengthens the heart. The doctors explain why elite athletes train with Zone 2 exercises and how these training routines can affect long-term health. 

Dr. Oken and Dr. Stuart Roth discuss common myths associated with anesthesia, surgical procedures, and pain management. 

Dr. Brian Morrison, DC, joins Dr. Oken to discuss challenges with and approaches to managing chronic pain. 

Dr. Oken talks with three trainers from Cooper Tracks, an 8-week exercise and education program that helps prevent and manage chronic disease. 

Dr. Oken is joined by Dr. Josh Bross, owner of Elite Chiropractic and Sport. They discuss chiropractic and give advice for maintaining healthy spinal habits. 

Dr. Rao joins Dr. Oken to discuss best practices and health effects related to the all-important activity of sleep. 

Dr. Rao joins Dr. Oken to discuss common and uncommon supplements and their efficacy and safety.

Dr. Layug is Dr. Oken's guest and they discuss common shoulder problems.

Dr. Oken discusses with Dr. Brian Curtin, a gastroenterologist, irritable bowel syndrome; the discussion encompasses diagnosis and treatment. Irritable bowel syndrome is 1 of the most frequent complaints that primary care doctors encounter.  

Dr. Oken discusses this with Dr. Louis Malinow, an internist, the value of sauna therapy for promoting graceful aging as well as a deterrent to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and chronic neurologic degenerative disease.

Columbia Association (CA) Medical Director Dr. Harry Oken, M.D. discusses some of the most important and relevant health-related topics, connecting you with local resources that can help improve the overall wellness of you as an individual and us as a community.  In this latest installment, Dr. Oken talks with Dr. Dean Glaros about the improtance of eye health. #HCC #Howardcounty #Columbiaassociation #Eyehealth