No more bloating, cramping, and irritability every month. No more migraines every period. No more birth control pills. No more worries about diapers, teenage children, and no more worries about getting pregnant, especially during these uncertain times.No more menstruation. Yes, menopause is the time when another door opens. It is the time when we can pursue what has been stalled during our time of raising children, where we were always laid in with guilt when work interferes with the time we want to spend with our children. It is a time when we realize our wants and are now ready to pursue them.It is the time when we can operationalize or actualize what we always planned for ourselves, but we're halted by marriage, pregnancy, and raising a family. It may be even time for probably a second career! Time to be better. So menopause - despite all its consequences - should not be viewed as a midlife crisis. It is a normal physiologic change in our bodily functions as we women grow older.So let us now fear menopause - let us embrace it!Memorable Quotes:Menopause is such a destabilizing time in a woman's life. It's nice to know that we have so many options for different particular symptoms depending on severity and importance to women. - Dr. Julieta GabiolaThe average age of menopause is 51. By the early forties, most women are already starting to be in perimenopause and may be experiencing some of these symptoms. - Dr. Mindy GoldmanFor women that are within 10 years of the onset of menopause, the benefits of hormone therapy outweigh the risks. - Dr. Mindy GoldmanPeople do not have to feel like they have to suffer from menopause. I want them to realize that there are alternatives to hormones. There are lifestyle changes, an integrative approach, botanical and herbs - all things that can help out in managing menopausal symptoms. - Dr. Mindy GoldmanAbout the Guest:Mindy Goldman is an Ob/Gyn who worked at UCSF for the past 29 years. Based on a personal experience helping her dearest friend battle breast cancer she changed the focus of her career to bridging gynecology and breast oncology. At UCSF she directs the Gynecology Center for Cancer Survivors and At-Risk Women helping women navigate menopause and other side effects of treatment. She recently joined Midi Health as their Chief Clinical Officer to help achieve her goals of scaling the type of care that she provides. At Midi, she helps develop the clinical protocols for guiding care and will be helping launch a cancer survivorship platform.    Learn more about Dr. Goldman here.About the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever had a broken heart? We have always been told stories about lovers or devastated individuals dying because of their shattered hearts. Maybe their pain and anguish were too much for their hearts to bear. But is this something that could truly happen, or are these just false tales?Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy or also known as the “Broken Heart Syndrome” has been linked to significant emotional stresses and physical stresses that an individual may have experienced and stressful conditions and intense emotions can cause this disease. Though this is a temporary heart condition, unfortunately, data shows that women are more likely prone to this disease.This week we are highlighting this topic as I’ve invited Dr. Annabelle Santos Volgman, a Professor of Medicine and Senior Attending Physician at Rush Medical College and Rush University Medical Center to share with us this cardiovascular disease, its causes, risk, and what we can do to prevent it.Dr. Anabelle also shares valuable statistics about this disease in men vs women and why we need to be knowledgeable about it to decrease the mortality rate through the help of lifestyle modification and awareness. Don’t miss it!Memorable Quotes:Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of most people in the world, especially in the United States. - Dr. Annabelle Santos VolgmanIncreasing awareness can make a difference. Increasing awareness of the depressants - of all of these risk factors that can be prevented so we could prevent obesity and hypertension, all these cardiovascular diseases, and even cancer with lifestyle modification. - Dr. Julieta GabiolaAbout the Guest:Annabelle Santos Volgman is a Professor of Medicine and Senior Attending Physician at Rush Medical College and Rush University Medical Center. She is the Medical Director of the Rush Heart Center for Women and the recipient of the Madeleine and James McMullan-Carl E. Eybel, MD Chair of Excellence in Clinical Cardiology. She received her undergraduate degree with honors from Barnard College, Columbia University, and her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City.Annabelle is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics and my Cardiology and Clinical Electrophysiology Fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.  Follow Annabelle on:FacebookLinkedInAbout the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the medical industry, innovation is an integral part of the process to enhance systems and boost efficiency and productivity inside the facility while also improving patient outcomes.Helmet-based ventilation isn’t something new in the medical field yet through creative applications it can provide practical solutions even with the pandemic we are experiencing today.In Episode 39, we are learning more about NIV or Non-Invasive Ventilation as I’ve invited Aurika Savickaite, a registered nurse who is part of the team led by Dr. Bakhti Battelle who produced a training program for professionals highlighting the use of Helmet-based ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Aurika shares with us the parts, benefits, and importance of this helmet in the medical community, as well as its role to prevent intubation among patients and reduce their mortality rate. Don’t miss Episode 39 to learn more about how this old technology can be brought to modern medical care and improve the workload in your facility!Memorable Quotes:Every innovation leads to a new thing,  but not every new thing is innovation. - Dr. Jette GabiolaIn a helmet, the aspiration chance is close to zero because the air is not pushing your stomach content into your lungs. - Aurika SavickaiteOther Resources Mentioned:Comparison of Helmet NIV, Face Mask and Invasive Mechanical VentilationOnline Training CourseEffect of Noninvasive Ventilation Delivered by Helmet vs Face Mask on the Rate of Endotracheal Intubation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeAbout the Guest:Aurika Savickaite is a registered nurse, Master of Science in Nursing – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree at Rush University College of Nursing, and was actively involved in a three-year project and testing of helmet-based ventilation in the ICU at the University of Chicago.Led by Dr. Bakhti Battelle, Aurica and her team produced a training program for professionals highlighting the use of Helmet-based ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Her goal is to create and provide the medical community with the training necessary for the use of helmet-based ventilation.Follow Aurika on:WebsiteYouTubeLinkedInAbout the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becoming parents for the very first time can be quite scary. Fear, anxiety, and overwhelm are some of the challenges you will face. Whether you’re an expectant mother, in your postpartum stage, or overcoming a miscarriage or loss, you’ll definitely need someone whom you can trust, provide support and inform you about the options and decisions you’ll have to make.You might consider hiring your very own doula.Doulas are trained, non-medical companions who can help you before, during, and after birth, as well as in the early postpartum period. They are trained to provide you emotional, physical, and educational support especially to new and expectant parents for them to have a safe, healthy, and enjoyable birthing experience.This week, I’ve invited Suzanne Ledbetter, a certified birth doula who can share with us what a doula is and the benefits they provide for parents. She discusses the difference between birth doula and midwives, the different types of doula, and how someone can become an effective doula.If you’re a family looking for the perfect doula to match your lifestyle and expectations or if you’re a doula who looks for families to support, click here.Memorable Quotes:Giving our service to others is being able to connect with others in a much deeper way. - Dr. Jette GabiolaContribution to life beyond oneself is a fulfilling service and can be in any form. - Dr. Jette GabiolaEverybody has the ability to be a doula, it's a matter of learning what's out there and learning the different options. - Suzanne LedbetterThere's a group called “evidence-based birth”, who does the research and has the information. We give that to our clients a lot so that they can make their decision evidence-based. - Suzanne LedbetterPart of postpartum depression is that you get so overwhelmed with all of the hormonal changes. - Suzanne LedbetterOther Resources Mentioned:Open ArmsDoula MatchAbout the Guests:Suzanne Ledbetter is a birth doula, a mother of three, and a birth photographer in Seattle. She is passionate about helping families have the very best experience in welcoming their newborns.Follow Suzanne Ledbetter on:Doula ProfileAbout the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dealing with cancer is a very challenging battle that no one deserves to go through. Cancer can affect not only your physical health but also your mental well-being. Living with it may not only give you depression and distress, but it can also cause struggles that impact life in general.As a parent, seeing your child suffering from cancer or any other illness is the most heartbreaking experience. Witnessing their pain doubles the amount of emotional pain we feel to a point where we’d rather be in their position instead.  In this episode, we will talk about the bravery amidst the suffering of a little kid named Pio, who was diagnosed with a very rare disease at the age of five. We have with us Dr. Arthur Gallo, Dr. David Purger, and Dr. Jay Nathan to help us understand Clival Chordoma and how this can be treated. Listen to Episode 37 to learn more!Memorable Quotes:Art is really an important method for kids to express themselves. - Dr. David PurgerKids have a tremendous capacity to understand and have emotional capacity. - Dr. Jay NathanHonesty is really appreciated by patients and art medicine itself is an art. - Dr. Arthur GalloAll living creatures on the earth are interconnected. - Aedan Pio ZapantaAbout the Guests:Aedan Pio Zapanta is a 10-year-old artist diagnosed with Chordoma at the age of five. He is the ambassador of bravery to kids with cancer.Follow Aedan Pio Zapanta on:InstagramFacebookYoutubeDr. Arthur Gallo, MD, is a Medical Doctor and a Thoracic Surgeon at Philippine General Hospital and Chief Medical Officer at ABC's for Global Health.Dr. David Purger, MD, PhD., is currently a resident physician in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University and active in medical student mentorship, recently co-authoring an updated Medical Student Guide for Applying to Neurosurgery. Click here for his full profile.Dr. Jay Nathan, MD, specializes in degenerative spinal disease, cervical and lumbar disorders, and spinal tumors. Along with these, he is also involved in health policy, quality improvement and outcomes, and patient safety at a national level. He is also a licensed pilot and enjoys his quality time traveling with his wife. Click here for his full profile.About the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Art is found in almost everything. It can be the songs you listen to while you drink your morning coffee, the scenery outside your window, the packaging of your family’s favorite cheese, or even this beautiful description you are reading. Art is everywhere.With all the challenges we face in life, we tend to develop anxiety and depression where we lose inner peace. During these times, we need to remember that there is art - always ready to comfort us.Art Therapy helps us explore our emotions, improve our self-esteem, and relieve stress. It involves creative techniques such as drawing to help us express ourselves artistically. With the guidance of art therapists, we can delve into the nonverbal messages through art which can help us better understand our feelings and behavior and aid the healing process.Today, we are joined by the well-known author and art therapist, Dr. Patricia Isis, to share with us the beauty and power of art. She’s been practicing Art Psychotherapy and Mental Health Counseling for over 40 years in South Florida, providing full-time clinical art therapy services in public schools, and offers an array of Mindfulness training in her private office. Get to know her and art therapy on Episode 36.Memorable Quotes:Art Therapy is a mental health profession designed to help all sorts of people, ages, and ranges of disorders. - Dr. Patricia IsisIt's so hard to refocus nowadays, so I hope people could use art therapy or therapeutic art to help them thrive, not just to survive. - Dr. Jette GabiolaOther Resources:www.MiamiArtTherapy.comThe Mindful Doodle Book: 75 Creative Exercises to Help You Live in the Moment.About the Guests:Dr. Patricia Isis, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LMHC-QS, ATCS has been practicing art psychotherapy for over 41 years with multiple populations and settings throughout her career. She offers services in public schools with youngsters labeled with emotional and behavioral disabilities and holds a private practice offering art therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She is also the author of The Mindful Doodle Book: 75 Creative Exercises to Help You Live in the Moment.  Click here for her full profile.About the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been two years since the pandemic forced us to isolate ourselves, pivot, and even transform our lifestyles. We had no choice but to adapt and find ways to continue our lives despite the limitations COVID has caused us. As the cases go down and solutions arise, a new variant is becoming more prolific and has quickly spread with vengeance, leading to more uncertainty. The Omicron variant goes around with its name sounding ‘ominous’. It spreads much easier compared to the original SARS-CoV-2 and other variants, plus, breakthrough infections to those vaccinated are likely to occur. But compared to the global situation last 2020, we can say that our defenses have improved and we are much wiser than before.In this episode, Nicole Zamignani joins us again to talk about Omicron as the new contagious variant of COVID-19. This variant is spreading globally at the same time during the flu season in some countries. Listen and gain valuable information about the Omicron variant from Dr. Julieta Gabiola and Nicole Zamignani to keep you safe during this pandemic.Memorable Quotes:Rapid home testing is another layer of protection and another way to make wise decisions. - Dr. Julieta GabiolaTake care of yourself, boost your immune system, and be compassionate. - Dr. Julieta GabiolaIt is winter time and it’s flu season and everyone might get a little bit worried about getting the flu. It’s better to get tested frequently to be safe. - Nicole ZamignaniAbout the Guests:Nicole Zamignani is the secretary for ABCs for Global Health. She is taking a master’s degree in Global Health at the University of California San Francisco. Most recently, she is a Fellow of Stanford’s Clinical Observation and Medical Transcription (COMET) post-baccalaureate program at Stanford Express Care Clinic.About the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to the health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people not physically, and mentally, but also in their day-to-day life. It has also affected the global economy and led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide. The virus has spread so fast that it destroys the body’s immune system causing different symptoms most especially to those who are already suffering from comorbidities.Fortunately, after a year of living with the fear of getting infected, the vaccines were created and have been disseminated globally to prevent infections and counter severe COVID-19 cases. However, some who were infected by the virus continue to experience persistent symptoms of COVID-19 infection. In this episode, the co-director of Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) clinic at Stanford Healthcare medical center, Dr. Linda Geng, joins us to share what POST-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome is and what its long-haulers deal with. This episode features discussions on the predictors of the syndrome and how to prevent and treat Long COVID. Listen to Episode 34 to learn more.Memorable Quotes:Let your patients be your book and learn from them. - Dr. Julietta GabiolaLong COVID lasts at least four weeks to three months. - Dr. Linda GengVaccines at this point are our best-known tool and a facilitator to help prevent long COVID. - Dr. Linda GengAbout the Guests:Dr. Linda Geng is an internist focusing on puzzling conditions and director of a team-based diagnostic second opinion clinic called “Consultative Medicine.” During the pandemic, it became clear that many people with COVID-19 had lingering puzzling and complex symptoms after their initial infection, so Dr. Geng joined forces with a multidisciplinary group of physicians to build the PACS program here at Stanford to tackle this challenging public health problem and advance the care of patients with persistent symptoms after COVID-19 infection. Currently, Dr. Geng is co-director of the Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) clinic at Stanford Healthcare medical center.About the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In previous episodes, we’ve discussed the health consequences of obesity, its lifestyle modifications,  and surgical options to counter this medical condition The primary job of every physician is to enable patients to have quality of life and low mortality. Lifestyle modification and healthy eating habits are not enough to help you lose weight. You should know that there are medications taken in conjunction with obesity treatment and they can also be linked to different comorbidities like osteoarthritis, PCOS, hypertension, diabetes, and sleep apnea that will most likely put you at life-threatening risk.If you are among countless others who have been struggling with obesity  or if you know someone who needs help battling it, this episode cant help, guide and inform you on certain medications to choose fromToday’s episode features Dr. Marilyn McGowan who graciously discusses the drug therapies for obesity that work to decrease appetite, slow down the digestion, help the pancreas work better, and many other benefits. We discuss the different medications and go further into their generic names, side effects, and price point. Listen in to know which drug therapy fits you best.Before taking any of the medications discussed, make sure that you consult with your doctor first and be knowledgeable about their contraindications and side effects. Let’s jump right into Episode 33!Memorable Quotes:Persevere to achieve what you want because it really would improve the quality of life and will prevent all other consequences of obesity. - Dr. Julieta GabiolaThe safest, most tolerated, and best obesity medication for you is the one prescribed by your doctor. - Dr. Marilyn McGowanWe can do all the medications in the world, but it needs to be working very closely with diet, exercise, and lifestyle modification. - Dr. Marilyn McGowanWork with your doctor to know what medication really fits you. - Dr. Marilyn McGowanAbout the Guests:Dr. Marilyn McGowan is a 2nd-year Internal Medicine Resident at Stanford University. She is interested in primary care, particularly the treatment of chronic diseases, and in helping her patients achieve their health goals. Her hobbies are playing music, getting outside, or visiting her family on their farm in Northern California. About the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When healthcare providers take the time to make human connections that help end suffering, patient outcomes improve and medical costs decrease.” - Dr. Stephen TrzeciakHealthcare providers are in the front line of patients acquiring chronic illnesses, diseases, or viruses. They are the ones having exceptionally close contact with different life-threatening cases. But do you ever wonder why these healthcare providers keep choosing to serve people? That is because of compassion. Compassion is one of, if not the most important virtues in medicine. Dr. Julieta Gabiola shares her story in her recent interview with G Diaries, hosted by Michelle Andrea Arville and Ernie Lopez, on how she was able to start her non-profit organization called ABCs for Global Health which was created to find practical solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and unserved communities. She shares the accomplishments of the organization and how they provide healthcare to people who are often marginalized and unable to afford medical care for themselves. ABCs for Global Health uses their medical mobile clinics to visit the barangays to treat, prevent, educate, and research acute and chronic diseases.As Alek Wek would say, “True beauty is born through our actions and aspirations and in the kindness we offer to others”. This beauty is special in a way that it changes lives, lifts people up, and makes the world a better place. If you are also willing to extend your helping hands and share your blessings, the ABCs for Global Health are accepting donations so we can help more underserved communities with their health problems. Listen to this episode to know more about ABCs for Global Health.Memorable Quotes:It’s heartwarming to see patients who used to have uncontrolled BP are now managed as well as patients whom I’ve seen with complications have recovered and are back to work. - Dr. Arthur Gallo I believe in helping each other to make it together. - Dr. Jette GabiolaIt is rare to see people with a heart for the people, so it is important for everyone to have a heart of service. - Dr. Jette GabiolaAbout the Guests:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.Dr. Arthur Gallo is a Chief Medical Officer and one of Dr. Gabiola’s partners in ABCs for Global Health in the Philippines.About the Host:ABS-CBN CPI (Creative Program, Inc.) President Ernie Lopez and Michelle Andrea Arville are newly-wed couples who are hosting the 8th season of G Diaries - Changing the World Together. Click here for their background.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to the health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are dealing with obesity, you might not know it but your body still has a chance to get rid of your excess weight as soon as possible. Obesity is heavily associated with other comorbidities, and the longer you have it, the harder it gets to treat. This is the reason why doctors suggest weight loss surgery as an option for patients with comorbid conditions and have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or have a BMI between 35 and 40.Bariatric surgery is one of the safest weight loss surgeries that has a record of 250,000 procedures performed each year. It helps patients increase their lifespan from the possible life-threatening weight-related health problems by making changes to their digestive system to help them reduce weight.In today’s episode, we’ve invited Dr. Shusmita Ahmed, Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency program at UC Davis Medical Center who obtained her Bariatric Surgery fellowship at the same hospital. She has generously shared her knowledge about bariatric surgery and its benefits, the risks it poses, how patients are prepared for the surgery, and what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. She also discussed lifelong lifestyle changes necessary to maintain weight loss, which is essential to preserve the quality of life.Medical practitioners are gifted at educating patients about their chronic conditions and give options on how these can be treated. This episode is worth your time and undivided attention as it will enlighten you about life-saving procedures and lifestyle changes related to obesity.Memorable Quotes:There's a lot of stigmas associated with obesity and we don't want patients to not get treated because they feel stigmatized and that they feel like they're a failure. If they haven't been able to achieve weight loss, that's not the case at all. - Dr. Shusmita AhmedAs primary care, we should spend a lot more time with patients in terms of not only lifestyle modifications but also educate the patients in terms of their options. And I think we fall short in doing that. - D. Jette GabiolaAbout the Guests:Dr. Shusmita Ahmed finished General Surgery at Stanford University and obtained a Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at UC Davis Medical Center. She is currently the Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency program at UC Davis Medical CenterAbout the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As humans, we all experience difficulties in our lives. Whatever problems we encounter, whether big or small or even silent battles that we face, are ineluctable and already part of our lives. In this 21st century, mental health is one of the most prevailing problems due to cases of anxiety and depression that undeniably affect many people’s lives. But as US President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “The only thing we need to fear is fear itself”, We manage and even face our fears and difficulties that hinder us to live the life we want.Resilience and courage are dynamic processes of adaptation. They are not innate, hence, we were not born with these traits but we learn and acquire them as we face the challenges and tribulations that lie ahead. That is why Filipinos are known to be resilient. They are not resilient by choice but they are resilient by the situations they’ve been through and the circumstances they are presented with. Resilience and courage are two key ingredients to success, and being resilient means being hopeful and grateful in everything you have. In this episode, we will talk about the key ingredients to success in the 21st century. Dr. Julieta Gabiola shares her life story: from having big dreams, growing up in poverty, and celebrating what she has achieved with her hard work and the support of family and friends. This was her speech to the Commencement Exercise for Tondo Medical Center. As she addresses the postgraduate interns, she shared her life experiences which she hopes will serve as an inspiration to others as they too strive towards success. Jump right in to listen to this episode, and remember that there is always hope as long as keep fighting for your dreams.  Memorable Quotes:Action is the separator between success and failure. - Dr. Jette GabiolaTo achieve the full value of your success, you must share it as an inspiration. - Dr. Jette GabiolaYou have the ability and the opportunity to make a difference in other people’s lives. - Dr. Jette GabiolaAbout the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we continue to talk about obesity, cardiovascular and energy metabolism are significant to each other because the blood flow of the body is regulated by hormones that control, adjust, and remodel heart metabolism. This is the reason why exercise is an important dietary approach to obesity. Cardiovascular is also one of the four pillars of exercise just like flexibility, strength, and neuromotor. A healthy lifestyle has a higher level of the cardiovascular and muscular systems along with neurochemical changes to the brain and hormonal systems. These four are the standard guidelines for optimal fitness in healthy adults or older adults. Exercise does not only prevents and treats diabetes but also improves the mood and focus of a person. However, most people fail to exercise regularly. Studies show that 25% of the US population does not engage in physical activities. Some people may not be motivated enough or some may be too busy due to their responsibilities. Another reason for this is due to emotional stress, tiredness, or frustration. And as technology progresses, we have an abundance of food or drinks to intake, gadgets or devices to watch, stream, or play games which make people have a sedentary lifestyle. In addition, 8 out of 10 people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or have obesity. As a result, high glucose levels lead to several diseases like heart disease and stroke. Even without losing weight, regular exercise can improve the blood glucose level.In today’s episode, we are joined by our three guests, Dr. Drew Vercelino, Mark Monay, and Judith Legaspi as we continue the discussion about obesity, with exercise prescriptions for prevention and treatment. We discussed a lot of things, including how to get started with exercise and the optimal exercise for everyone.So, get your pen and paper because Episode 29 is highly valuable for everyone! Memorable Quotes:No matter what the health issue or health thing that you're working on, exercise, diet and everything in between, your health will eventually become your number one concern. So do something about it. - Dr. Drew Vercellino Start. Don’t procrastinate. Commit to it. - Dr. Jette GabiolaSurround yourself with like-minded people. - Mark MonayExercise is a small portion of your life that makes a big difference. - Judith LegaspiOther resources mentioned:The Oxygen Advantage: Simple, Scientifically Proven BreathingAbout the Guests:Dr. Drew Vercellino is an awesome chiropractor with a passion centered on health and wellness. Drew started his career coaching and teaching in the sports performance and fitness realm in 2008. That included personal training, leading group classes for adult and youth athletic programs, and now caring for patients to help them achieve their goals and true health potential.Mark Monay has been a personal fitness trainer since 2013, specializing in weight loss, running, and stretch training. He is a coroner of Onyourmark Worldwide, an online health and wellness business mastering movement and mindset for a healthy planetJudith Legaspi represents self-care and self-compassion. She discovered Bootcamp, strength training, and high jogging and has found joy in exercising. About the Host:Dr. Jette Gabiola is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode is the last installment of a three-part series on a health topic that’s highly relevant and necessary in today’s culture and generation.We’ve talked long and hard about why obesity is a ticking time bomb, ready to explode anytime. We continue the discussion by talking about how obesity may also be a risk factor for several diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, gallstones, and other chronic illnesses other than cosmetic conditions. So, being mindful of every food and drink intake will really be helpful to prevent obesity and to these equivalent chronic illnesses as well.There are a variety of ways on how to reduce your weight and how to manage obesity, but people have their own preferences and methods in doing so. Since each of us has different bodily conditions, some people choose to do a paleo diet, some do the Mediterranean diet, and others do intermittent fasting or ketogenic diet. The reason behind this is they consider their target to be reducing gluten.The Plant Paradox is a book recommendation that could greatly help you in choosing which diet fits you the best. Listen as Dr. Jette Gabiola, together with the two guests, Dr. Drew Verellino and Nicole Zamignani continued to elaborate the discussion about the diets recommended for healthy weight loss, specifically diets that can manage obesity. To have an idea about which diet is best for you, what to focus on, better understand how these diets work, and have a more comprehensive understanding of obesity as a fatal health condition, not just a simple social stigma, come and listen to this episode, as well as parts 1 and 2.Memorable Quotes:Be mindful of what we put in our mouth, be mindful of the social interaction that we have, and be mindful of what good food can bring to us. - Dr. Jette GabiolaFood is something very sacred because it allows us to experience life and it stimulates so many different senses: from sight, the smell, the taste, the touch, and the emotional connection with the people you're around. - Dr. Drew VercellinoChoose what diet is for you and not be so strict or hard on yourself. Maybe in the beginning you have a hard time and it's not as easy as it was for someone else. So make sure that you understand you are an individual. - Nicole ZamignaniBe compassionate with yourself. If you cannot stick to a certain diet, give yourself some room and flexibility and that will help you build your resilience. - Dr. Jette GabiolaOther resources mentioned:The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight GainAbout the Guests:Dr. Drew Vercellino has been coaching and teaching in the sports performance and fitness realm since 2008. He started his career path with personal training, leading group classes for adult and youth athletic programs, and now caring for patients in my practice helping them achieve their goals and true health potential. With a drive and motivation to learn more and better help his clients, he took numerous courses from Kettlebells certifications to Functional Movement workshops and eventually wound up in Chiropractic College. While there he did additional training in functional nutrition, athletic performance, and a specialized technique within Chiropractic called Upper Cervical which he utilizes in his office in Dublin, California. His passion is to help people develop strength and resilience both mentally and physically so they can reach their full potential.Nicole Zamignani is the secretary for ABCs for Global Health. She is an aspiring medical student and graduate of San Francisco State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Most recently, she is a Fellow of Stanford’s Clinical Observation and Medical Transcription (COMET) post-baccalaureate program at Stanford Express Care Clinic.About the Host:Dr. Jette is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Obesity has now become a major global health concern. We now know that obesity is a risk factor for COVID-19 hospitalization and deaths and talking more about it will help each one of us take care of our bodies more to be aware of our food intake every day. Approaching weight loss is not easy and committing a certain diet requires discipline and lifestyle change. When you finally decide on a specific diet, it can bring you many advantages, promote good health and prevent diseases. There are so many different diets out there so it's really important to do the research and talk to your providers to see which one is best suited for you.In this episode, Dr. Jette Gabiola is joined by two guests, Dr. Drew Vercellino and Nicole Zamignani, and they talk about the different diets for obesity, intermittent fasting, dietary strategies, principles of the dietary regimens, and just all about how to managing obesity through lifestyle modifications. Learning why, what, how, and when these dietary modifications are advantageous and will help you have a better understanding of how these groups of diet plans and strategies can help you physically. If you’re planning to find the diet that matches your lifestyle, Episode 27 might help you out. Memorable Quotes:Losing weight had been shown to improve mood, builds self-confidence, decrease inflammation and oxidative stress, and also had improved the cardio-metabolic profile in many individuals. - Dr. Jette GabiolaLook for a diet that will be in alignment with your lifestyle. - Dr. Jette GabiolaIn choosing your diet, make sure that you remain flexible to maintain certain foods in your life that you really genuinely enjoy eating. - Nicole ZamignaniThe portion sizes in your diet are going to vary by body type and by lifestyle. - Nicole ZamignaniKetones can be utilized in the brain, heart, and a few other organs as a really good fuel source. - Dr. Drew VercellinoOther resources mentioned:Fitness Pal AppAbout the Guests:Dr. Drew Vercellino has been coaching and teaching in the sports performance and fitness realm since 2008. He started his career path with personal training, leading group classes for adult and youth athletic programs, and now caring for patients in my practice helping them achieve their goals and true health potential. With a drive and motivation to learn more and better help his clients, he took numerous courses from Kettlebells certifications to Functional Movement workshops and eventually wound up in Chiropractic College. While there he did additional training in functional nutrition, athletic performance, and a specialized technique within Chiropractic called Upper Cervical which he utilizes in his office in Dublin, California. His passion is to help people develop strength and resilience both mentally and physically so they can reach their full potential.Nicole Zamignani is the secretary for ABCs for Global Health. She is an aspiring medical student and graduate of San Francisco State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Most recently, she is a Fellow of Stanford’s Clinical Observation and Medical Transcription (COMET) post-baccalaureate program at Stanford Express Care Clinic.About the Host:Dr. Jette is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the advancement of technology today, everything can be bought online. With just one tap, you get to order your favorite fast food and snacks delivered to your doorstep. It has also promoted a very unhealthy lifestyle as it altered children’s way of physical activity and adult’s bonding time. This could be one of the reasons why we are plagued with a variety of complex illnesses. Obesity isn’t about appearance but more about the serious medical condition this illness brings to a person.People today are gaining weight because of so many factors but in many cases, it is linked to poor food choices, a less active lifestyle, and bigger food portions. So in this week’s episode, we are joined by Nicole Zamignani, the secretary for ABCs for Global Health, and we will be talking about obesity. Here we will discuss why it is still on the rise, why it is still a major public health burden, and how we can prevent and treat it.We will break down what obesity is, and share some current statistics on obesity. We will also shed light on why people opt for fast food, and what illnesses and complications can arise from obesity. If you’re someone experiencing obesity or know someone that does, listen to this episode and gain relevant information about obesity and how you can change your lifestyle for a healthier version of yourself. Slowly, one step at a time, reach your goals for you and your body and fight obesity.Memorable Quotes:Obesity is a time bomb, which can explode anytime to cause acute and chronic diseases.Obesity is considered a restrictive lung disease.Be more empathetic and compassionate about people going through obesity.Overcome that first massive barrier to start moving in the right direction.Build your confidence, continue maintaining that loss and continue taking those steps to better your overall health.About the Guest:Nicole Zamignani is the secretary for ABCs for Global Health. She is an aspiring medical student and graduate of San Francisco State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Most recently, she is a Fellow of Stanford’s Clinical Observation and Medical Transcription (COMET) post-baccalaureate program at Stanford Express Care Clinic.About the Host:Dr. Jette is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medical practitioners all over the world are still fighting the rise of COVID-19 cases and deaths are still being reported day by day. This pandemic has impacted all of us, however, the pandemic's effects are perceived differently and still depends on our status as individuals and as members of society. Only by working together, cooperating with rules of the government, and learning to listen can communities save lives and overcome the virus’ catastrophic socioeconomic effects.Currently, we are still facing continuous changes in our lifestyle and way of living. The virus had unquestionably altered the way we engage with one another, and the global landscape resulting in the loss of lives and jobs as well as physical and mental trauma. Despite these changes, it also gave us time for ourselves and our families, time to connect more with people through various platforms and to reflect on what's more important in our lives. In this episode, we’ve invited Nicole Zamignani once again to discuss updates on COVID-19, talk about available vaccines, reasons for vaccine hesitancy, new masking guidelines, vaccine safety, and the risk of having COVID compared to the risks from vaccines.We discovered that the most important thing is flexibility, resilience, and courage. Together, let’s continue to move forward and change our messaging about COVID-19 and the vaccine to surpass this pandemic. Memorable Quotes:It's all about communication, being open-minded, and understanding everyone. - Nicole ZamignaniWe're all going through the same experiences with COVID, so coming together and moving forward is the best way for us to continue pushing through. - Nicole ZamignaniMessaging is the key. Listen to what people are saying and understand what is behind the words. - Dr. Jette GabiolaThe vaccines are generally safe and efficacious, with minimal side effects because it's just the reaction of our body to the injection. - Dr. Jette GabiolaThe goal of vaccinating more people is to protect more people. - Dr. Jette GabiolaWe should improve by hearing the messages behind the words and behavior,  understanding more, listening, and respecting people for their thinking process, and hopefully open up our mindset by being less judgmental. - Dr. Jette GabiolaAbout the Guest:Nicole Zamignani is the secretary for ABCs for Global Health. She is an aspiring medical student and graduate of San Francisco State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Most recently, she is a Fellow of Stanford’s Clinical Observation and Medical Transcription (COMET) post-baccalaureate program at Stanford Express Care Clinic.About the Host:Dr. Jette is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonate Click here for the FULL TRANSCRIPT of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us can be too hard on ourselves. We judge ourselves negatively and incorrectly. We overwork, and accept stress as much as we can to keep up with our daily tasks and responsibilities. But being mindful of our wellbeing is unquestionably a fair and beneficial approach to self-love. A genuine act of kindness to ourselves allows us to be more confident and happy.We are humans - we all make mistakes, big and small. We succeed at things and fail at things. Each individual loses something, experiences pain, and struggles. We are all on the same path but it’s up to us either to push ourselves or to recharge our mind, soul, and body first before facing the challenges of life.This episode talks about self-compassion, its importance, and significance in the present time. We are joined by Suzanne Flecker and Victoria Brattini as they remind us to practice self-compassion, understand the three universal triggers of compassion, and a quick one-minute exercise to help us to bring our hearts and our minds into the present moment.Even in the world of medicine, medical practitioners sometimes forget the importance of giving time to themselves. We should remember that our body needs maintenance as well. Just like gadgets, plants, or animals, we have to remind ourselves, our hearts, minds, and souls that we need nurturing, kindness, and rest. Download your own Plum Village App today.Memorable Quotes:Suffering is a part of life. - Victoria Brattini I remind myself that everyone is on his or her life journey and it allows me to give myself compassion for that pain, and also send compassion to that other person without losing myself in it. - Victoria Brattini We should remind ourselves that we’re not alone, and we're part of common humanity that other people are having these experiences too. - Suzanne FleckerWhat I like about mindful self-compassion is it's teaching us practices that we can use.  - Suzanne FleckerAbout the Guest:Suzanne Flecker, Ph.D. is a retired Somatic-Psychologist and educator. Her background has included organizing teams of diverse bodyworkers that provided pro-bono services to nurses for Nurse's Week as well as a special weekly program for Medical Professionals at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in South San Francisco for 18 months. Suzanne continues to lead workshops and create visual and auditory practice aids such as Self-Sanity, a cognitive behavior card set.  Reach Suzanne here.Victoria Brattini is the founder of Laguna Meditation in Laguna Beach, CA, and a senior teacher for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. She has studied with Kristin Neff, Ph.D., and Christopher Germer, Ph.D. pioneers, and leaders in the field of self-compassion research and training. Victoria is passionate about teaching, inspiring, and mentoring people in self-compassion. For more information about Victoria visit her website.  here.About the Host:Dr. Jette is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonateClick here for the FULL TRANSCRIPT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The primary goal of health care is to improve the quality of life by improving the health of any individual. It aims to preserve or restore physical, mental, or emotional well-being but now, we, as a nation, are being deprived of one of our most basic needs which are being healthy.Access to healthcare should be free and available to everyone because the government must ensure that everybody has access to healthcare. May it be under communism, capitalism, or any other system, every person, regardless of age, economic status, or race, has the right to quality healthcare.In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Fraser who’s a retired neurologist and is a big advocate for health care reform. He’ll share with us his insights and vision for a nice blueprint for healthcare, his book that’s all about the flaws he found in our healthcare system, and we’ll also touch on the importance of prevention education, mental health services, and innovation of electronic medical recording.We need compassionate healthcare, collaboration from all people, from the public and the private sectors institutions, health policymakers, economists, clinicians, and nurses to come together and work on a viable solution to provide care most cost-effectively and reward our medical practitioners and compensate them fairly for the hard work they do. Memorable Quotes:Our system takes from the poor and the working class to generate wealth for the already wealthy.We are believers in free-market capitalism, but healthcare is not something that can be delivered in a socially tolerable way.Healthcare reform is about medicine for good, it's about good medicine for everyone, not just for the privileged.The problem is that our medical-industrial complex feeds into that desire for the quick fix and they create unrealistic expectations.Electronic medical records could be a wonderful way for doctors to communicate better with each other.Telemedicine is not just a way for a patient to connect with a doctor. It's another way for doctors to connect sometimes in real-time when the patient is in there.The change will ultimately be for the good and to give people the courage and incentive to advocate for reform in our healthcare system.  - Dr. Jeffrey FraserAbout the Guest:Dr. Jeffrey Fraser is a retired neurologist who practiced for almost 30 years in a large public hospital in the heart of Silicon Valley.  His passion for equity and diversity drew him to serve a population of immigrants, uninsured, undocumented and underserved in the Bay Area.  He recently wrote a book” BluePrint for a Gold Medal Health Care System.Check out Dr. Jeff’s book here.About the Host:Dr. Jette is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonateClick here for the FULL TRANSCRIPT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Show me your mentor, and I’ll show you your future.”  - John Shin -The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a never-ending increase of infected individuals, widespread lockdowns, economic downturn, and rising poverty levels. Because of this, individuals across the globe are having a financial crisis due to unemployment.Wealthy people have gotten wealthier and the poor have gotten poorer during this pandemic. COVID-19 has changed the global landscape - be it health finances, education, economics, professional or social environments.This episode discusses a significant issue today which is the economic landscape during COVID-19 and how it affects us financially. We have John Shin, a financial guru who’s going to discuss the importance of managing your money, investments, debt, understanding the purpose of an emergency fund, different types of financial vehicles, and all about investing your money the right way to prevent from bleeding financially.John will also share the book “Think and Grow Rich” where it all started, and discuss further the four areas of life, six pillars of financial security, and alternative ways to generate income. Learn his advice for everyone at any age on how to handle their savings during this pandemic. Memorable Quotes:You’ve got to find a good financial advisor that can tell you where to put that money, where the return is fairly stable and consistent without a lot of risks, and build access to that. When it comes to business, go and seek out the people who have expertise.When we hear the word “rich”, most people equate that with money. Enrich means not just money, but rich in all areas of your life, rich in your faith, relationships, health, and marriage.It’s never too late to think and grow rich.Whatever your dreams are, dream big and be the best at what you're going to do. Be the best version of yourself because it's never too late for you to dream big and go after it. Most people don't plan to fail, they just fail to plan. About the Guest:John Shin is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, movie producer, author, motivational speaker, and renowned business coach. He has started 26 different companies from scratch which later became multimillion-dollar enterprises. He is the co-founder of ALL for One Foundation and sits on the board of six different nonprofit organizations. He also is the Executive Producer of the featured film, “Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy,” which is sweeping the world in multiple countries.  John is the modern-day author of the bestselling book, “Think and Grow Rich”, written by Napoleon Hill in 1937. His book, A Think and Grow Rich Publication, was released on January 6th, 2020 called “How Rich Asians Think and Grow Rich,” published by the Napoleon Hill Foundation. He has an MBA and Doctorate in Law, and his passion is mentoring people in the world of business. About the Host:Dr. Jette is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.About ABC's for Global Health:ABCs for Global Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding practical​ solutions to health problems of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Their programs include telemedicine, research on nutrition and healthcare, and disaster response.Visit these links if you'd like to support either by volunteering or sharing your resources:Get InvolvedDonateClick here for the FULL TRANSCRIPT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.