"Health Power‪"‬ Lisa Davis MPH

Summary

In this conversation, Lisa Davis interviews Larry Gifford, co-founder of the PD Avengers podcast and leader of Spark the Night, a global effort to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease. Larry shares his personal experience with Parkinson's, including the early signs and symptoms he experienced. He also discusses his journey to acceptance and how he started his own podcast, When Life Gives You Parkinson's. Larry talks about the deep brain stimulation surgery he underwent and the positive impact it had on his symptoms. He also highlights the importance of sleep issues and nighttime symptoms in Parkinson's and the need for more awareness and research in this area. Larry discusses his involvement with PD Avengers and the global movement to end Parkinson's disease. He encourages people to become PD Avengers and take action to make a difference. Finally, Larry shares his role as a podcast host for the Michael J. Fox podcast and the Bryan Grant Foundation podcast. KeywordsParkinson's disease, early signs, symptoms, deep brain stimulation, sleep issues, PD Avengers, global movement, podcast host, Michael J. Fox podcast, Bryan Grant Foundation podcast

Takeaways
Early signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease can include changes in gait, fine motor skills, sense of smell, and acting out dreams during sleep.Deep brain stimulation surgery can significantly improve motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease.Sleep issues and nighttime symptoms are common in Parkinson's and often overlooked by doctors.PD Avengers is a global movement that aims to raise awareness and take action to end Parkinson's disease.Exercise, positive attitude, and communication with healthcare providers are important for managing Parkinson's disease.Larry Gifford is a podcast host for the Michael J. Fox podcast and the Bryan Grant Foundation podcast.Sound Bites"I was diagnosed when I was 45 years old in 2017, but I can trace symptoms back at least 10 years if not farther.""I had deep brain stimulation surgery in October and it cured a lot of my ales for sure, at least temporarily.""Sleep issues and nighttime symptoms are different in Parkinson's and often not addressed by doctors."
Chapters00:00Introduction and Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
06:07Deep Brain Stimulation and its Impact on Symptoms
16:31Raising Awareness about Sleep Issues in Parkinson's
27:44Managing Parkinson's with Exercise and a Positive Attitude

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Kayla Cappiello shares her experience running a 10-mile race in the rain and celebrating afterwards. She also introduces a recipe for sticky chicken with an Asian-inspired sauce. Lisa Davis promotes her sponsors and encourages listeners to support them.

Keywordsrunning, race, weather, celebration, recipe, sticky chicken, sauce, sponsors

TakeawaysRunning a race in bad weather can be challenging but also rewarding.Sticky chicken with an Asian-inspired sauce is a versatile and delicious dish.Supporting sponsors helps support the show and its host.

Chapters00:00Running a Race in the Rain
03:45Introducing the Sticky Chicken Recipe
05:59Using the Sticky Sauce in Various Dishes
08:23The Challenge of Finding Soy Sauce-Free Recipes
10:24Enjoying the Sticky Chicken Recipe
11:28Supporting the Show's Sponsors

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In this conversation, Lisa Davis and Steve Farrell discuss the importance of distinguishing healthy needs from unhealthy needs in relationships. They emphasize the significance of developing a healthy relationship with oneself and understanding that our partner cannot fulfill all of our needs. They also explore the role of trauma in relationships and the importance of healing and alchemy. Steve shares his daily spiritual practices and the importance of spiritual literacy. They discuss the work of Humanities Team, a nonprofit organization supporting people on their conscious journey, and their streaming platform for consciousness raising.
Keywordshealthy needs, unhealthy needs, relationships, self-love, trauma, healing, alchemy, spiritual practice, spiritual literacy, consciousness raising, Humanities Team, streaming platform

TakeawaysDistinguish between healthy needs and unhealthy needs in relationships and understand that our partner cannot fulfill all of our needs.Develop a healthy relationship with oneself and prioritize self-love and self-care.Healing and alchemy are essential for addressing trauma and moving towards a healthier relationship.Engage in daily spiritual practices and cultivate spiritual literacy to deepen the connection with oneself and the divine.Humanities Team is a nonprofit organization supporting people on their conscious journey and offers a streaming platform for consciousness raising.

Sound Bites"We so often look to our partner to fulfill our needs, but there's a lot we can only do for ourselves.""The most important relationship is with ourselves, and it's critical to deeply love ourselves.""Take the time to remove the shield we put over our heads and recognize our inseparability from the universe."
Chapters00:00Introduction and Overview
05:08Healing and Alchemy in Relationships
13:35Leading by Example in Meeting Our Own Needs
27:44Upcoming Topic: Rewriting Your Story About Others

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Elanco Animal Health launched a national campaign to spread awareness about the start of the deadly season for canine parvovirus, one of the most contagious and deadly dog viruses. Dr. Jen Miller explains that parvovirus primarily affects young puppies that are either not vaccinated or not completely through their vaccine series. The virus is spread through contaminated feces and can live in the environment for a long time. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and blood in the stool, and if left untreated, the death rate can be as high as 91%. Elanco's Parvo is Poop campaign aims to increase awareness about parvovirus and provide resources for pet owners to find vets and treatment options.

Keywordscanine parvovirus, dog virus, deadly virus, contagious, puppies, vaccination, symptoms, treatment, awareness campaign

Takeaways
Canine parvovirus primarily affects young puppies that are not vaccinated or not completely through their vaccine series.The virus is spread through contaminated feces and can live in the environment for a long time.Symptoms of parvovirus include vomiting, diarrhea, and blood in the stool.Early intervention and treatment are crucial for a better outcome.Elanco's Parvo is Poop campaign aims to increase awareness about parvovirus and provide resources for pet owners.

Sound Bites
"Canine parvovirus, one of the most contagious and deadly dog viruses""Parvovirus primarily affects young puppies that are either not vaccinated or not completely through their vaccine series""Parvovirus is spread from contaminated feces or poop"
Chapters00:00Introduction and the Start of the Parvovirus Season
08:24The Parvo is Poop Campaign
15:53Elanco's Mission to Save Puppies from Parvovirus

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Dr. John Trentalange discusses the foundational years in child development and the importance of building a strong foundation during the early years. He emphasizes that the first eight years of a child's life are crucial for learning who they are, socialization, academic success, and developing perseverance. Dr. John shares his personal experience of overcoming challenges in his own foundational years and highlights the factors that contribute to a strong foundation, including secure attachment, gentle connections, and structure. He also addresses the impact of a weak foundation on adult life and offers advice for parents to enhance their children's foundational years.
Keywordsfoundational years, child development, attachment, socialization, academic success, perseverance, secure attachment, gentle connections, structure, parenting


TakeawaysThe first eight years of a child's life are crucial for building a strong foundation.Children learn who they are, socialize, and develop academic skills during the foundational years.Perseverance is a key trait that can be developed during the early years.Secure attachment, gentle connections, and structure are important factors in enhancing the foundational years.Parents should seek resources and support to improve their parenting skills and build a healthy
Sound Bites"Children really learn who they are.""If I fail, I could pick myself up, brush myself off, and move forward.""Make sure that the child has secure attachment."
Chapters00:00Introduction and Background of Dr. John Trentalange
06:21Debating the Duration of the Foundational Years
14:03The Consequences of a Weak Foundation in Adulthood

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Julie Eaton, creator of the popular food blog Julie's Eats and Treats, discusses her new cookbook and the importance of easy, family-friendly recipes. She emphasizes the value of no-fuss cooking that uses pantry staples and is bursting with flavor. Julie also talks about the pressure to live a perfect life and how she embraces being a 'sweatpants friend' who values comfort and togetherness. She shares how growing up on a farm in Minnesota shaped her view on family and cooking. The importance of family time and conversation Meal planning is a time-saving and stress-reducing strategy that can also save money and prevent mealtime ruts. It is important to teach children how to use meal planning and involve them in the kitchen. Shopping for each meal can be time-consuming, so embracing meal planning can free up time each day. It is helpful to pick out recipes in advance and make meal planning a habit. Cooking together as a family can be a bonding experience and a way to teach important skills. It reduces stress and allows for quality family time. Kids can learn a variety of skills through cooking, from fractions to reading. Cooking also helps build comprehension and can be used as a teaching tool in school. It's important to create a safe environment for kids to help in the kitchen and feel important. In this part of the conversation, Julie and Lisa discuss the importance of having the right kitchen tools and being organized when it comes to cooking and grocery shopping. They mention various tools such as knives, mixers, stools, nonstick skillets, and aprons. They also talk about the benefits of using a grocery list and note-taking apps to stay organized. In this part of the conversation, Julie and Lisa discuss the convenience of using an app or voice assistant to manage grocery lists. They talk about how it saves time and prevents the need to go back and forth in the store. They also mention the use of canned chicken as a pantry staple, which Julie finds surprising as she considers herself a picky chicken eater. In this part of the conversation, Julie discusses the convenience of using frozen chopped onions and other pantry staples. She mentions that she often uses frozen chopped onions because she doesn't like chopping fresh onions and crying. She also mentions that frozen chopped onions are handy and can be easily added to various dishes without the need for thawing. In this part of the conversation, Julie and Lisa discuss a recipe for creamy soup using evaporated milk as a substitute for heavy cream. They also talk about other dairy substitutes like oat milk and avocado oil. Julie mentions that the recipe is easy to meal prep and is a filling breakfast option for kids. Lisa expresses her love for Mexican food and mentions that the breakfast enchiladas and hash brown breakfast casserole from Julie's book look amazing. Julie appreciates the compliment and mentions that she is a visual eater. They conclude by saying that there are no specific breakfast items they wanted to bring up. In this part of the conversation, Julie and Lisa discuss breakfast options, including pumpkin bread and muffins. They also talk about their love for pumpkin-flavored foods. They then move on to discuss salads and sides, including roasted sweet potatoes and oven-roasted vegetables. Julie mentions that she tried to provide a wide range of options, including dairy-free and grain-free choices. They end the conversation by mentioning cheesy garlic butter pasta as a decadent side dish. This part of the conversation discusses easy and convenient meals that can be made with pantry staples. The hosts talk about dishes like pasta packets and Spanish rice that are simple to make and require only a few ingredients. They also mention recipes for soups, stews, and slow cooker meals that can be divided into different proteins like chicken, beef, pork, and seafood. The conversation concludes with a discussion about chicken tetrazzini, a dish that one...