Health Hw | Medications Explained, Diet Tips, Preventative Health Simplified

By: Kayla Bronzo - Medical Student
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  • Are you tired of leaving your doctors’ appointments confused about the next steps? Are you sick of scouring the internet about health questions? Do you wish your doctor had more time to explain things to you? Are you ready to know exactly what you can do for your health? In this podcast, you will find health topics broken down into step by step instructions freeing you from confusion, googling, and lack of progress in your health. My mission is to equip you to manage your chronic conditions, navigate acute health problems, tackle lifestyle changes, and raise healthy children. If you are ready to take steps towards optimum health — you are in the right place. Hey, I’m Kayla, a medical student, passionate about changing the way we do healthcare. My hope is that we start to look at going to the doctor more like going to school - that we understand it requires homework to make progress. This podcast is like an audio version of a kid’s homework packet. It gives you something to reference after going to a doctor’s appointment and will walk you through the steps involved in following through on your doctor’s instructions. Now, it’s super important you realize this podcast is not medical advice. This podcast is help you implement medical advice you should have already received from a doctor who knows your specific situation and is treating you. If you listen to an episode for advice that does not apply to you and carry it out, it could be extremely harmful. What is helpful for one person or ailment could be dangerous for another. These episodes should never be used as a diagnostic tool and this podcast does not constitute a physician-patient relationship. Before you listen to any episode, make sure you read the full disclaimer below, and if you do not agree do not keep listening. My intent is to be helpful, but I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information or the safety in you implementing anything I cover, so it is imperative you continue to work closely with your medical provider. If you understand the risks and limitations of this podcast, find an episode that is right for you, let’s get to work. ___ ___ ___ PODCAST disclaimer: While I am walking you through action steps after a doctor’s appointment, recognize that by listening to this podcast, browsing the website, or interacting with me on social media does not create a physician-patient relationship. It is assumed that you have a physician-patient relationship with a licensed, trained physician or health professional in your state, and this information is simply supplemental. This podcast is not medical advice. This podcast is helping you implement medical advice you should have already received from a doctor who knows your specific situation and is treating you. If you listen to an episode for advice you were not given and carry it out, it could be extremely harmful. What is helpful for one person or ailment could be dangerous for you. These episodes should never be used as a diagnostic tool. Additionally, everyone’s health situation is unique and applying information on this podcast could be harmful even if you were given the original advice by your doctor. So, you should not implement anything on this show without verifying with your health care professional that it is safe for you. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Kayla Bronzo, Health Hw LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Health Hw LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast. While I make every effort to broadcast correct information, I am still learning, and I am still currently a medical student. I will do my best to verify all my facts but realize that medicine is a constantly changing science and art. The information may be changed at any time without notice and I do not guarantee that it is complete, correct, or current. One person may have a different way of doing things from another. I am simply presenting my views on health problems and solutions. I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. I take no money from drug or device companies. ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast. General DISCLAIMER: This podcast is my own opinions and does not represent the views or opinions of Tufts Medical School or Maine Medical Center. Privacy notice: While you may give your email address to subscribe to the emails or to post information in the facebook group, I will never share your email address or contact information with any third parties without your explicit permission. Advertising policy: At the present time, the Health Hw podcast ...
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Episodes
  • EP 17 // Why Do I Have to Breathe In Through This Plastic Thing 10 Times a Day!?! Incentive Spirometry Explained
    Feb 4 2025
    Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U9uOQtLJWBXiuoiOeejgS8NYt539vGETc-S7694KcbA/edit?usp=sharing Hello, Today we are talking about the why and the how of incentive spirometers. An incentive spirometer is a handheld device to help people take deep breaths. It is indicated for a variety of specific health conditions. So this episode is to help people who have been told to use an incentive spirometer and just need either a little help or a lot of motivation. It can be overwhelming and tiring to do something every hour when you are not feeling well. So, jump in today’s episode to hear why I think it can be so important to your healing and for a strategy to get it done. Best, Kayla __________ Join the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/tUX8ubqpprNAXdMK/ Sign up for the email list - email healthhw.kb@gmail.com and let me know you want to subscribe Leave a 5 star written review - if you love this show and you haven’t yet, please take the time to leave a 5 star written review. It means so much to me and helps more people find this content. __________ CITATIONS Franklin, Emily, and Fatima Anjum. “Incentive Spirometer and Inspiratory Muscle Training.” PubMed, StatPearls Publishing, 27 Apr. 2023, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK572114/. Medline plus. “Using an Incentive Spirometer: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.” Medlineplus.gov, 2023, medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000451.htm. ________ PODCAST disclaimer: While I am walking you through action steps after a doctor’s appointment, recognize that by listening to this podcast, browsing the website, or interacting with me on social media does not create a physician-patient relationship. It is assumed that you have a physician-patient relationship with a licensed, trained physician or health professional in your state, and this information is simply supplemental. This podcast is not medical advice. This podcast is helping you implement medical advice you should have already received from a doctor who knows your specific situation and is treating you. If you listen to an episode for advice you were not given and carry it out, it could be extremely harmful. What is helpful for one person or ailment could be dangerous for you. These episodes should never be used as a diagnostic tool. Additionally, everyone’s health situation is unique and applying information on this podcast could be harmful even if you were given the original advice by your doctor. So, you should not implement anything on this show without verifying with your health care professional that it is safe for you. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Kayla Bronzo, Health Hw LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Health Hw LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast. While I make every effort to broadcast correct information, I am still learning, and I am still currently a medical student. I will do my best to verify all my facts but realize that medicine is a constantly changing science and art. The information may be changed at any time without notice and I do not guarantee that it is complete, correct, or current. One person may have a different way of doing things from another. I am simply presenting my views on health problems and solutions. I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. I take no money from drug or device companies. ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast. General DISCLAIMER: This podcast is my own opinions and does not represent the views or opinions of Tufts Medical School or Maine Medical Center. Privacy notice: While you may give your email address to subscribe to the emails or to post information in the facebook group, I will never share your email address or contact information with any third parties without your explicit permission. Advertising policy: At the present time, the Health Hw podcast does not accept any advertising money. If this changes, this will be spelled out directly via a post facebook group. Distribution info: All podcasts, worksheets, and show notes that are distributed to the public for free can be re-distributed via hard copy or electronic copy for free ONLY if “Health Hw” is included as the acknowledged author within the actual media that is re-distributed.
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    14 mins
  • EP 16 // Lying to Your Doctor About How Regularly You Take Your Pills? 3 Ways to Get More Consistent With Your Medications So They Can Work as They Were Designed
    Jan 31 2025
    Hi folks, Today we talk about three different tools that can help you remember to take your medications. Life becomes busy and the human mind is fickle. It is completely normal to forget to take your medications. I would actually argue if you don’t set up a system to support yourself I would EXPECT you to forget. So I want to help you set yourself up for success, so that you can take your medications as prescribed and hopefully become healthier as a result. Cheers, Kayla Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1duT7yXFdtJu9mxgVDxxSlYpQR3yYjI7NGf7q6vkeBh0/edit?usp=sharing Link Mentioned - Finch App - https://finchcare.com/ __________ Join the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/tUX8ubqpprNAXdMK/ Sign up for the email list - email healthhw.kb@gmail.com and let me know you want to subscribe Leave a 5 star written review - if you love this show and you haven’t yet, please take the time to leave a 5 star written review. It means so much to me and helps more people find this content. __________ CITATIONS Holistic Healing Choices. “Finch App Review - Your Digital Best Friend (Mental Wellbeing App).” YouTube, 18 Jan. 2022, www.youtube.com/watch?v=7opbdtb9XgQ. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025. PillPack. “How PillPack Works | Service Overview.” YouTube, 17 Apr. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=yogL3fpiq6s. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024. ________ PODCAST disclaimer: While I am walking you through action steps after a doctor’s appointment, recognize that by listening to this podcast, browsing the website, or interacting with me on social media does not create a physician-patient relationship. It is assumed that you have a physician-patient relationship with a licensed, trained physician or health professional in your state, and this information is simply supplemental. This podcast is not medical advice. This podcast is helping you implement medical advice you should have already received from a doctor who knows your specific situation and is treating you. If you listen to an episode for advice you were not given and carry it out, it could be extremely harmful. What is helpful for one person or ailment could be dangerous for you. These episodes should never be used as a diagnostic tool. Additionally, everyone’s health situation is unique and applying information on this podcast could be harmful even if you were given the original advice by your doctor. So, you should not implement anything on this show without verifying with your health care professional that it is safe for you. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Kayla Bronzo, Health Hw LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Health Hw LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast. While I make every effort to broadcast correct information, I am still learning, and I am still currently a medical student. I will do my best to verify all my facts but realize that medicine is a constantly changing science and art. The information may be changed at any time without notice and I do not guarantee that it is complete, correct, or current. One person may have a different way of doing things from another. I am simply presenting my views on health problems and solutions. I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. I take no money from drug or device companies. ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast. General DISCLAIMER: This podcast is my own opinions and does not represent the views or opinions of Tufts Medical School or Maine Medical Center. Privacy notice: While you may give your email address to subscribe to the emails or to post information in the facebook group, I will never share your email address or contact information with any third parties without your explicit permission. Advertising policy: At the present time, the Health Hw podcast does not accept any advertising money. If this changes, this will be spelled out directly via a post facebook group. Distribution info: All podcasts, worksheets, and show notes that are distributed to the public for free can be re-distributed via hard copy or electronic copy for free ONLY if “Health Hw” is included as the acknowledged author within the actual media that is re-distributed.
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    11 mins
  • EP 15 // Debilitated by Meniere Disease? Diet and Exercise Advice to Help You Stop the Spinning
    Jan 12 2025
    Hello, Today we are talking about Meniere disease. This episode will not be helpful for you unless your doctor has diagnosed you with this specific type of vertigo. But, if you have been diagnosed with Meniere disease you are in the right place. We are going to go through some recommended diet changes as well as exercises you can try to see if they improve your symptoms. Meniere disease can be very frustrating and debilitating, so I hope this is helpful. Best, Kayla Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J8nMyBPgBlQw1oaimI-tW1ViDWuxzCk2UXPFrBR5hEA/edit?usp=sharing Links Mentioned - Exercise PDF - https://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/treatment/rehab/cawthorne.html Course - https://lifeguidehealth.org/interventionResources/f6f28e9d-3408-4483-a8f8-14970603a941/WhatisBalanceRetrainingDissemination.pdf __________ Join the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/tUX8ubqpprNAXdMK/ Sign up for the email list - email healthhw.kb@gmail.com and let me know you want to subscribe Leave a 5 star written review - if you love this show and you haven’t yet, please take the time to leave a 5 star written review. It means so much to me and helps more people find this content. __________ CITATIONS “Cawthorne-Cooksey Exercises for Dizziness.” Dizziness-And-Balance.com, 2022, www.dizziness-and-balance.com/treatment/rehab/cawthorne.html. DynaMed. Meniere Disease. EBSCO Information Services. Accessed January 10, 2025. https://www.dynamed.com/condition/meniere-disease University of Southampton. Lifeguidehealth.org, 2017, lifeguidehealth.org/player/play/balance. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025. van Vugt, Vincent A, et al. “Internet Based Vestibular Rehabilitation with and without Physiotherapy Support for Adults Aged 50 and Older with a Chronic Vestibular Syndrome in General Practice: Three Armed Randomised Controlled Trial.” BMJ, 5 Nov. 2019, p. l5922, https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l5922. Accessed 22 Apr. 2020. ________ PODCAST disclaimer: While I am walking you through action steps after a doctor’s appointment, recognize that by listening to this podcast, browsing the website, or interacting with me on social media does not create a physician-patient relationship. It is assumed that you have a physician-patient relationship with a licensed, trained physician or health professional in your state, and this information is simply supplemental. This podcast is not medical advice. This podcast is helping you implement medical advice you should have already received from a doctor who knows your specific situation and is treating you. If you listen to an episode for advice you were not given and carry it out, it could be extremely harmful. What is helpful for one person or ailment could be dangerous for you. These episodes should never be used as a diagnostic tool. Additionally, everyone’s health situation is unique and applying information on this podcast could be harmful even if you were given the original advice by your doctor. So, you should not implement anything on this show without verifying with your health care professional that it is safe for you. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Kayla Bronzo, Health Hw LLC, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Health Hw LLC be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast. While I make every effort to broadcast correct information, I am still learning, and I am still currently a medical student. I will do my best to verify all my facts but realize that medicine is a constantly changing science and art. The information may be changed at any time without notice and I do not guarantee that it is complete, correct, or current. One person may have a different way of doing things from another. I am simply presenting my views on health problems and solutions. I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. I take no money from drug or device companies. ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast. General DISCLAIMER: This podcast is my own opinions and does not represent the views or opinions of Tufts Medical School or Maine Medical Center. Privacy notice: While you may give your email address to subscribe to the emails or to post information in the facebook group, I will never share your email address or contact information with any third parties without your explicit permission. Advertising policy: At the present time, the Health Hw podcast does not accept any advertising money. If this changes, this will be spelled out directly via a ...
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    10 mins

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