37 episodes

The Refine Your Health Podcast is hosted by Dr. Deon, a primary care physician, interested in improving the quality of health for individuals beyond the four walls of a medical office. This podcast will focus on simplifying the abundance of medical information for many medical conditions, preventative medicine and community health advocacy by addressing the social determinants of health to decrease health disparities. I hope you will join me on this journey to becoming and remaining healthy.

Refine Your Health Podcast Dr. Deon

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The Refine Your Health Podcast is hosted by Dr. Deon, a primary care physician, interested in improving the quality of health for individuals beyond the four walls of a medical office. This podcast will focus on simplifying the abundance of medical information for many medical conditions, preventative medicine and community health advocacy by addressing the social determinants of health to decrease health disparities. I hope you will join me on this journey to becoming and remaining healthy.

    Episode# 36 - What’s Allergic Rhinitis?

    Episode# 36 - What’s Allergic Rhinitis?

    Do you have seasonal allergies ( hay fever) or know someone who does? This is the episode for you! Check out this episode to learn about what is allergic rhinitis, common triggers, and typical treatments.  This is a great episode to listen to as we enter the spring and summer months when this condition can be the most prevalent.
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    • 18 min
    Episode #35 - What is a Heart Healthy Nutrition Plan?

    Episode #35 - What is a Heart Healthy Nutrition Plan?

    February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This episode focuses on making a healthier lifestyle choice with a healthy nutrition plan, which includes a type of heart healthy plan called the DASH diet plan. Check out this episode for quick information about what is the DASH plan and how it provides health benefits in decreasing risk of heart disease and/or improving health outcomes in individuals living with heart disease.
     Resource Link for Heart Healthy Foods at Local Grocer:
    https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/heart-check-foods
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    • 15 min
    Episode #34 - Why is RSV Bad Now?

    Episode #34 - Why is RSV Bad Now?

    Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection has become a major concern over the past few weeks. There have been recent reports about emergency rooms being overwhelmed and hospitals reaching bed capacity due to significant increases in RSV infections especially among children.  Check out this episode to learn more about RSV, including reason behind possible spike in cases within the U.S., who is at higher risk for severe infection, and ways to decrease the spread. 
    Link for further information via Center for Disease Control (CDC): 
    https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html
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    • 15 min
    Episode #33 - Monkeypox - Is It Deadly ?

    Episode #33 - Monkeypox - Is It Deadly ?

    Since early May 2022, cases of monkeypox have been reported from countries where the disease is not commonly seen, including the United States. Therefore, this podcast episode focuses on providing a better understanding of the recent outbreak of the monkeypox virus, such as what is monkeypox, how it spreads, symptoms and preventative measures.  Please do not forget to subscribe to the podcast. 
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    • 16 min
    Episdoe #32 - Do You Have Asthma?

    Episdoe #32 - Do You Have Asthma?

    May is considered National Asthma and Allergy  Awareness Month!  Asthma is impacting the lives of millions of Americans. Listen to this episode to learn some important information about asthma such as causes, risk factors and management  In addition, you will learn about some of the health disparities ,which  impact certain  ethnic groups with asthma when compared to others.  Congrats to  you on  listening to  this episode and taking the steps to improving your health. 
     
    Resources as referenced in episode: 
    Instruction for inhaler use: 
    https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/inhaler_video/default.htm
    Asthma action plan: 
    https://youtu.be/dvcBapdEFaU
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    • 20 min
    Episode #31 - What’s Multiple Myeloma?

    Episode #31 - What’s Multiple Myeloma?

    Multiple Myeloma is the second most common blood cancer in the general population.   Check out this episode to learn more about this condition such as who is impacted the most by this disease, sign and symptoms, and the management of this disease. 
     
    Resources from the Multiple Myeloma Foundation:
    https://themmrf.org/resources/
     
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    • 23 min

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