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Did you know that you can use aromatherapy massage, body and facial oils for: Anxiety Depression Stress Headaches Migraines Chronic pain Acute pain Muscular and joint pain Inflammation Rheumatoid arthritis Relaxation Pregnancy massage* Childbirth massage* Sprains Sport injuries Skin disorders And many other problems? Tune in to this episode of Partners in Health and Biz, with your host/health and wellness consultant, Gail Dixon-McBride, and learn about 11 different essential oils and how they can be used for aromatherapy, health and wellness. Make sure to mark your calendar for our next Walk of Healing on Saturday, August 5, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park - 300 Oella Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Visit partnersinhealth.biz for more information! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Aromatherapy has been used for centuries, dating back to ancient Egypt, to treat various physical, mental and emotional illnesses. As the natural health movement expanded in the late twentieth century, one popular "new" form of healing was the use of essential oils - concentrated oils taken from the flowers, fruits, seeds and other parts of plants. Technically, essential oils are hydrophobic liquids containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. The oils are essential because they capture the "essence" of a plants fragrance (not because they are essential in terms of being indispensable). Join Partners in Health and Biz talk show host/Natural Health Consultant, Gail Dixon-McBride, as she shares how aromatherapy and essential oils can be used to help and heal the body, mind, and emotions, in this two part series called, "The Benefits of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils "- Part 1. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

While many antioxidant nutrients are available in supplement form, for the most part it is better to get a combination of food-derived antioxidants. Whole foods also contain fiber, and nutrients from whole foods are probably more readily absorbed than those in pills or supplements. Growing research shows that there is synergy among dietary antioxidants and that "networking" combinations are more beneficial, as each antioxidant has special protective properties for particular body functions. Foods and products that combine two or more of these vital nutrients provide the most effective balance. Join Partners in Health and Biz podcast host/Natural Health Consultant Gail Dixon-McBride as she shares why certain natural foods contain the powerful antioxidants that can help prevent and slow down the aging process in people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

It was a wonderful day of caring and sharing valuable information on June 17, 2023 in a panel discussion consisting of 8 male experts at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Emcee Winston Chaney, radio host on W.H.U.R. spoke briefly about his health challenges and gaining 20 pounds in one year, asking the men to give him some healthy living advice. Opening remarks were presented by Clinton Burnside program manager of the "Men Take Ten" organization, Dr. Pamela Coleman- Division of Urology, and Dr. Robert Linton - Howard University Hospital/Adventist. The panel of prominent physicians, experts, and cancer survivors captivated the audience with facts and personal stories of survival regarding prostate cancer, colon cancer, fats, exercise, nutrition, how to prolong your life, and much more. Moderator Tamaro Hudson asked the panel to explain and talk about many concerns and diseases that are prominent in the African American community, which however are topics that most men refuse to talk about in public or private. Panel A 's team of health professionals and cancer warrior delved into the topic of Life Expectancy and Prevention, with primary care physician Dr. Oladunni Filani, gastroenterologist Dr. Adeyinko Laiyemo, epigeneticist and nutritionist Bernard Kwabi-Addo, and cancer warrior Willie Lloyd Reeves. Pane B's team of experts and cancer warrior spoke on the topic of Engagement and Treatment, and included psychologist Wayne E. Evans (Mental Health), Dr. Pamela Coleman (Treatment and Care)/also Program Director of "Men Take Ten", registered nurse and Whole Health Director with Amerigroup, Jasmin Saville, and cancer survivor Mike Smith. Tune in to this very important episode of Partners in Health and Biz and learn how making just a few simple lifestyle changes can produce a lifetime of health and happiness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

​​​​​In general, men in the U.S. are expected to live nearly six years less than women, and non-Hispanic Black and American Indian/Alaska Native men have a lower life expectancy than non-Hispanic white men. Many diseases that disproportionately impact men, like heart disease and cancer, are preventable through regular doctor’s visits and healthy lifestyle choices. However, one survey found that 63 percent of men of color report not getting regular health screenings. Men are also more likely to have lower health literacy levels than women, meaning they may struggle to find, understand, and use information and services required to make informed decisions about their health. Tune in and listen to this episode of Partners in Health and Biz as cancer biologist/author Dr. Bernard Kwabi-Addo shares important facts about fat, salt and sugar, and how they effect our health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Hair loss. Men experience it. Women have it and hate it. In fact it is estimated that more than 50 percent of women will experience noticeable hair loss at some point in their life journey. Look around and you will find that the so-called remedies seem unending. So what actually causes hair loss, and what can truly help to prevent or reverse it? You probably know about the most commonly discussed reasons for hair loss, such as alopecia, ageing, hormones, and genetics, but there are so many other perpetrators of hair loss. Tune into the Partners in Health and Biz podcast this week and listen as your host Gail Dixon-McBride shares 18 of the major causes of hair loss and the various treatments that are currently available. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Known in some circles as "Mother Nature's Perfect Miracle Food," unpasteurized and organic Apple Cider Vinegar truly has much to offer, despite the fact that it has survived a litany of malicious sneers by those who only consider a natural substance to be a credible remedy if it has been studied over and over again, and produced "viable" scientific evidence to earn its merit. Join Partners in Health and Biz talk show host Gail Dixon-McBride as she shares insight into how Apple Cider Vinegar can help control diabetes, hay fever allergies, heartburn, chronic fatigue, headaches, cholesterol, constipation, and more. Learn how to take this natural medicine, including exactly how much of this potent liquid you will need, so it can assist in each of your individual health concerns. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Raw, organic apple cider vinegar can safely be called a "super-vinegar." It has been used traditionally for centuries as a "cure-all" tonic, and it is known to have highly potent antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Just a few of the time-tested uses of ACV throughout the years include: combating infections, including ear and skin conditions, alleviating fungus and warts, soothing digestive disorders, reducing allergy symptoms and inflammation, alkalizing and detoxing the body and helping to prevent and treat seasonal illnesses. During this episode, you will hear about some of the amazing research being done on apple cider vinegar and how you can use this inexpensive, but highly effective health aid to improve your life. Tune into the Partners in Health and Biz podcast, with your host/health and wellness consultant Gail Dixon-McBride. You will wonder how you ever did without apple cider vinegar in your life! *A WORD OF CAUTION Keep in mind that ACV is highly acidic, so it is always best to dilute it with fresh water before ingesting. Straight apple cider vinegar may damage tooth enamel or burn the mouth and throat tissue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Diabetes is a key risk factor for cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke because it increases inflammation in your body, leading to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and arterial plaque buildup. According to Dr. Jasmin Sahbaz, MD., "'Even if your heart function is completely normal, diabetic inflammation can cause the heart to stiffen and fail." Join Partners in Health and Biz podcast host Gail Dixon-McBride as she shares the facts and fictions related to diabetes and its connection to diet and exercise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Did you know that Sweet Potatoes are a "power food" with many therapeutic properties, including fiber? They are lower in carbohydrates that white potatoes. They contribute to healthy gums and strong connective tissue, and help to promote rapid healing of wounds. They reduce the risk of cancer and osteoporosis, promote bone and tooth development, and help the body release energy from nutrients ingested. So, we'll talk about corn, beets, celery, dandelion greens, collards, kale, turnip, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, other healthy vegetables, and why they are so good for you! Do you know which vegetables are considered the magnificent twelve? They are the vegetables that are the powerful protectors against cancer, heart disease and stroke -- the top three killers in the United States. Tune into this episode and learn about the "magnificent twelve" and how to keep sickness and disease at bay by eating the right vegetables! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

The following vegetables are particularly nutritious. They have high amounts of vitamins A and C, calcium, fiber, beta-carotene, folate, iron, potassium and copper. These nutrient rich vegetables include: All dark-green leafy vegetables, sweet potato, carrot, spinach, collard, red bell pepper, kale, dandelion greens, broccoli, brussels sprouts, peas, winter squash, and swiss chard. Nutrition research shows that eating a diet rich in vegetables reduces the risk of many chronic diseases. Tune into the Partners in Health and Biz podcast and learn why mom was right, - Eat Your Vegetables! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

While approximately 59-million people in the US suffer from thyroid issues, the great majority aren’t even aware they have a thyroid problem. However, when the thyroid (the butterfly-shaped gland in the neck) is dysfunctional, it can cause an array of health issues, including weight gain, sexual dysfunction, depression, heart disease, and extreme fatigue. Hyperthyroidism, or overproduction, results in anxiety, diarrhea, sweating, insomnia, and weight issues. A benign growth on the gland is called a goiter and can result in either of the above conditions. Thyroid conditions can also cause hair loss or dryness. With hypothyroidism you may also experience: brittle nails, constipation, dry skin, enlarged thyroid, high cholesterol, irritability, sensitivity to cold, sexual dysfunction, slow heart rate, sluggishness, weight gain, or irregular uterine bleeding. Tune in to this episode of Partners in Health and Biz with you host Gail Dixon-McBride, and learn how to identify a thyroid problem and how to keep your thyroid gland healthy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Many people in today's modern world experience an imbalance within their microbiome. Several factors - eating habits, environmental, other health conditions - contribute to this imbalance. Prebiotics are carbohydrates that humans cannot digest. Probiotics help to support healthy digestion by up-regulating gastric secretions, assisting with the synthesis of B-vitamins, and aiding in the absorption of minerals. Postbiotics are bioactive compounds that are produced when your good gut bacteria (probiotics) ferment fiber. So probiotics + prebiotics = postbiotics. Join Partners in Health and Biz podcast host Gail Dixon-McBride as she breaks down the differences and uses for each one of these biotics and how they can benefit your health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Many of us know that walking is an excellent form of exercise. In fact, aside from swimming, walking is actually one of the best low-impact aerobic exercises that can be done indoors or outdoors. However, walking outside in nature will benefit you most. But did you know that walking is not just wonderful exercise? It also promotes natural physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Tune in to the Partners in Health and Biz podcast with your host Gail Dixon-McBride and learn how by putting one foot in front of the other on a regular basis, can actually save your life and dramatically improve your health. For more information, visit partnersinhealth.biz. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

As the natural health movement expanded in the late twentieth century, one popular "new" form of healing was the use of essential oils - concentrated oils taken from the flowers, fruits, seeds and other parts of plants. Technically, essential oils are hydrophobic liquids containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. The oils are essential because they capture the "essence" of a plant's fragrance. Tune into this episode of the Partners in Health and Biz podcast with your host Gail Dixon-McBride, to learn some of the many varieties of essential oils, their health properties, and how they can benefit and cure multiple ailments. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

The beauty of garlic is its versatility as a medicine, spice, and food. It is culinary, as well as medicinal. The ancient Greeks used garlic "to keep the arteries open." We now know that garlic reduces blood cholesterol levels, thus cutting the risk of heart attack. All edible mushrooms contain booth medicinal and nutritional qualities. Scientific research indicates that the major actions of medicinal mushrooms are stimulating the immune system and protecting against cardiovascular disease, free radicals, mutagens, and toxins. Tune in to the Partners in Health and Biz podcast with your host Gail Dixon-McBride as she shares the many benefits of garlic and mushrooms to enhance the immune system, protect the body, and delightfully flavor your food. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Fresh garlic is effective against bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It is most effective against fungi and candida. Studies the University of Oklahoma have shown that garlic juice is as strong as certain antifungal drugs, and it is certainly safer. Garlic is recommended for mild, recurring, or chronic infections that are not dangerous, such as infections of the mouth, ears, throat, stomach, or skin. It is effective against bronchitis, cystitis, thrush, colds, and particularly candida. Did you know that there are three mushroom varieties - reishi, shiitake, and maitake, and that all mushrooms must be cooked to get the nutritional value? Contrary to popular belief, mushrooms are highly nutritious. They supply protein, amino acids, B vitamins, cooper, magnesium, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorous, folate, selenium, and iron. Tune into the Partners in Health and Biz podcast this week, with your health and wellness consultant, Gail Dixon-McBride, and learn how garlic and mushrooms can add health and wellness to your life! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Virtually all fats and oils contain some combination of polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and saturated fatty acids. They tend to be referred to as one of these types based upon which kind of fatty acid is the predominate one. These are the most common types of oils on the market today: Olive, Coconut, Canola, Peanut, Palm, Walnut, Safflower, Palm Kernel, Avocado, Almond, Cottonseed, Rice Bran, Sesame, and flaxseed. Tune into the Partners in Health and Biz show, with your host Gail Dixon-McBride. During this episode, you will learn which oils from the list above are the worst oils to avoid, and the healthiest oils to use. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Fat soothes the nerves and provide the basis for myelin, the protective shield that covers nerve cells. Fat is found in all body cells in combination with other nutrients. Essential fatty acids are an important link in the health chain. Excess fat, however can be a problem. It it stored in the liver, in arteries around the heart, and in all tissue. Cancer of the breast, prostate, and colon, not to mention obesity, and an increased risk of heart attack, are linked to high fat consumption. The typical American diet consists of 40 to 50 percent calories from fat, a primary cause for the rise in all of these disorders. Tune in to this episode of Partners in Health and Biz, with your Health and Wellness Consultant, Gail Dixon-McBride, and learn the different types of fat; which ones are good for us, and which ones to avoid! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support

Tune into the Partners in Health and Biz podcast, with your Health and Wellness Consultant, Gail Dixon-McBride. This week's topic is the CDC's release of new COVID guidelines going forward, and we conclude the last part of the Natural Cures series, wrapping up Vitamins C and E, from our previous episode. The COVID new rules still recommend that people who are sick with COVID-19 should isolate at home, but people — including students in schools — do not have to quarantine if they have been exposed to someone who had tested positive but are not feeling sick themselves. Instead, people who have been exposed should take a diagnostic test on the fifth day after the date of exposure, and to wear a mask for ten days after that date. Antioxidant vitamins, including vitamins E and C, are being tested and used to treat a number of diseases - cancer, asthma, infertility, diabetes, arthritis, degenerative eye diseases, and degenerative brain diseases, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-dixon-mcbride/support