Delivering Health

If you struggle with acid reflux, hiatal hernia, Barrett’s esophagus, or other GI issues, you’ll want to listen to this next guest. Not only has he been in clinical practice and teaching for over 45 years, he writes books on functional gastroenterology. His most recent book is for the general public, directly speaking

Taking multiple medications, called polypharmacy, is often a cause and contributor to health problems as we age. Seventy percent of people over 40 take at least one drug, twelve percent of people over 65 take ten or more prescription or nonprescription medications. And a whopping 95% of people older than 65 are taking

Over the last decade, research has uncovered direct and indirect connections between the intestines and bones. This helps explain why gastrointestinal issues contribute to bone loss and empowers us to address this important underlying component of bone health. Regardless of the label applied to the condition, the commo

Each year about 300,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Many of those will be put on a medication to suppress estrogen. While this is an important strategy for treating these cancers, most clinicians are not adequately protecting bones from the most dangerous side effect—osteoporosis and fractures.    Key Takea

Over more than 30 years as a critical care nurse in the intensive care unit, Denise Schonwald saw and heard it all. The firsthand struggles faced by patients and their families—stress, anxiety, guilt, and fear—inspired her to make a difference. She immersed herself in techniques that foster mental and emotional well-be

The most commonly prescribed medications strip bones of minerals, damage collagen, and increase the risk of osteoporosis, falls, and fractures. This is a dangerous and important issue everyone needs to know about. I’ve lectured at medical conferences to educate physicians on this, and it is included in a chapter in my