The Power of "ME" with Dr. Boomie

Episode 5 - What to know about medications

In this episode, important information is shared on the importance of knowing both prescription and non prescription medications. In a world of medication errors that can be detrimental to our health and, fatal in some cases, every information is crucial. Feel free to leave your comments or send a message. Also, feel free to request questions of interest. Subscribe for more exciting and informational topics.  References: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bds/nurses/documents/sectionII.pdf [https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bds/nurses/documents/sectionII.pdf]

Episode 6 - Maintaining work-life balance amongst Healthcare Workers with Josephine Anyanwu

This episode is geared towards empowering healthcare workers(HCW) on the importance of maintaining healthy work-life balance that promotes healthy lifestyles. We discussed several avenues of achieving work-life balance such as faith, meditation, massages and much more. Our guest, Josephine Anyanwu, is an experienced pharmacist, a health and life coach, a wife, and a proud mother of three children. She discusses with the host, also an experienced pharmacist, on the importance of work-life balance. Josephine is the founder of RESTUR Rx health and wellness coaching. Feel free to follow her on facebook and instagram @RESTURRX and on resturrx.com. Here are some resources and helpful sites based on today's discussion: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); SAMHSA 1-877-726-4727.

Episode 4 - Get the puff off my lungs

This episode is to encourage smoking cessation among smokers. Resources are shared to educate us on resources that can make the transition smoother. Please feel free to comment or ask any questions at any of the platforms. Each of us are responsible for our health and the decisions we make will gear us to healthy living, protecting our lungs, heart, and other organs of the body. Be empowered! Visit www.cdc.gov/quit or call 1-877-576-0950 or the America Cancer Society Quitline at 1-800-227-2345. www.lung.org/stop-smoking/join-freedom-from-smoking Centers for disease control and prevention. (CDC). (2020). Smoking and Tobacco Use. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/index.htm?s_cid=osh-stu-home-nav-005 Centers for disease control and prevention. (CDC). (2020). Smoking and Tobacco Use. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/index.htm

Episode 3 - The ups and downs of Chronic Dieting

In this episode, we discussed Chronic dieting. We talked about some of the complications of chronic dieting on our mind, body, and soul. We talked about the importance of life balance. Our guest is Coach Lisa T. She shared her personal and professional story and the effect they have on her journey in life to change from a chronic dieter. Coach Lisa T can be followed on Reporting from the Mind-Body wars podcasts or her website www.coachlisat.com [http://www.coachlisat.com/] for more information. The information shared during this episode can be retrieved from these website and books: Center for disease control and prevention. (CDC). (2020). Healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/ [https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/] McCargar, L. J. & McBurney, R. F. (1999). The chronic dieting syndrome: Metabolic and behavioral characteristics. Can J Diet Pract. Res. 60(4): 227-230. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11972902/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11972902/] Books recommended during this episode: 1. Intuitive eating: a revolutionary anti-diet approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. 2. Health at every size by Linda Bacon

Episode 2 - Stress/Anxiety associated with resumption of school after COVID-19 pandemics with Romain Findlay

This episode addresses the impact that stress and anxiety may have on parents, educators, and the students due to resumption since school closure in March from COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. As stated by an article from Pharmacy Times, stress can be detrimental to our health because it can be the main cause of serious diseases such as heart diseases, Asthma, diabetes, and hypertension. In this episode, we discussed the concerns that educators, parents, and even students have in association with school resumption and some amazing coping mechanisms with ideas that can be implemented. Our guest, Romain Findlay is an educator of many years and shared great ideas and pointers on how to manage stress for parents, educators, and even, the children. Ms. Findlay is the author and podcast host of Uncapped Wednesday. She is on Anchor, breaker, Spotify, apple podcast. please feel free to follow her on her handles. https://anchor.fm/romainfindlay