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Bedbugs.. even the cleanest person or residence can still be vulnerable to bedbug infestations. Today's episode is a treat because we have a guest speaker, Julie-Anne, who owns an Edmonton-based company that specializes in canine scent detection of bedbugs, Seek and Find Experts (SAFE). She walks us through how these dogs are certified to detect bedbugs, what a typical assessment looks like, which industries are most affected by bedbugs, and shares some insight on what other services she offers. We learn that pretty much anything is paw-sible when you believe!



Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.


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Join us this month as we discuss a phenomenon that's been all over the news and bugging people... can you guess what that is?! If you said BEDBUGS, you are correct!
Let our hosts entertain you with both fun and terrifying facts about these pests, from how long they can go without feeding to their unique method of mating. We also share tips and tricks on how to prevent getting bedbugs in the first place, and how to deal with them if you do unfortunately end up with an infestation.

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Radon Action Month.

What is radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless, and invisible gas that can cause lung cancer.

For this episode, we brought in a guest to share her experiences with hiring a certified radon mitigation company to lower the levels of radon gas in her home.

Tune into episodes 49 and 51 to learn more about radon.

Read about Dr. Kelvin Young's take on the physiology of vampires on the international magazine, Slayage!
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Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

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What is radon? It's a tasteless, colorless, invisible gas that is a natural byproduct of uranium decay found in soil and rocks. That means all buildings have some degree of radon. Join us in today's episode as guest speaker Crystal, a certified radon measurement professional, sheds light on the importance of testing your home for radon levels, what you should be prepared for if test results are high, testing and radon mitigation costs, and growth in the awareness of radon testing. 

Tune into episode 49 for more information on the medical aspect of radon induced lung cancer with Dr. Kelvin Young. 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.


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Travellers' diarrhea is a very common travel-related illness. So if you are planning to travel, tune in to hear our tips on how to prevent and treat Travellers' Diarrhea.
Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

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Have you heard about radon before? A radioactive gas released from uranium decay, radon is found in any enclosed space where the building makes contact with soil. This means that homes, schools, workplace (unless you work outside) has radon!  It's a tasteless, odorless, and invisible gas. Why should you care? The answer is easy: radon can result in lung cancer, and it's largely preventable by reducing exposure. Hence, we're calling it the "deadlier cousin" of the silent killer (a.k.a. carbon monoxide). 

Joining us today is Dr. Kelvin Young, a medical oncologist from the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, AB, Canada. He brings his area of expertise to explore the medical aspect of radon induced lung cancer, including chances of survival and treatment options. Tune in to learn the Canadian vs. the WHO radon limit, how we can prevent this with testing kits, and how soon to take action depending on your testing kit results. 

Do you remember or know Buffy the Vampire slayer? No, this is not a typo! Listen to the end to find out about why Dr. Young is so passionate about this vampiric classic. 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.


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