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Ep. 161 - Dietary Fats - An Overview - The MultiDimensional MD

Happy Wednesday!Today we are going to do a mini-med school on healthy and hazardous fats in our diet. I've noticed that people love to see photos and graphics in the podcasts!So, I'll tour you through some of the basic molecular chemistry structures of fatty acids.What are saturated vs monosaturated vs polyunsaturated fats?What are omega-3s vs omega-6s?Why does it matter?Every cell membrane in our body requires fats to ensure membrane integrity and proper protein signaling and function and more.Our brains are full of fats! The myelin sheath is a fatty later of cells that wraps and insulates the axons of nerve cells so that their electrical signals get sent smoothly. Your thoughts are literally electricity, so this is uber-important for cognition.Your body needs fatty acids to make certain hormones, including cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. If you have adrenal fatigue or other hormonal imbalances, then listen up.I'll also go over other illnesses that could benefit from adjusting what kinds of fats you eat.Join me NOW for Ep. 161 - What you need to know about - An Overview - on The MultiDimensional MD.Lots of love,Dr. Arlene Dijamco0:00Introduction3:37Hydrogenation and Trans Fats9:07Saturated Fats11:33Medium Cain Triglycerides and Fatty Acids15:01Monounsaturated Fats16:46Polyunsatureated Fats: Omega-3s vs Omega-6s23:31Omega-3s health benefits

Ep. 160 - Using Your Mind to Release Your Worries - The MultiDimensional MD

Happy Wednesday!Each week I meditate and reflect on the week to see if any themes have come up. If so, they I know that many people could benefit talking about that topic.This week, "I can't stop worrying" is something that I've heard over and over again.Worrying is a very normal part of the human experience.It's part of the job of the ego mind. But we are so much more than our ego mind.Let's take a look at how to reclaim our minds with conscious intention to help release our worries and take steps looking forward with more clarity.0:00Introduction1:02The job of the Ego-Mind2:18Rephrase the Question4:23A New Mantra6:38Know Your Constitution7:58Realize you are an Infinite Being in a Finite Body10:39NeurographicsLots of love,Dr. Arlene DijamcoThe MultiDimensional MD

Ep. 159 - Post-Concussion Syndrome, An Integrative Approach

In this week's meditation, post-concussion syndrome came up... these are a constellation of signs and symptoms that can linger after a concussion.Sometimes, the effects will be obvious with immediate headache and dizziness. Other times, the effects will be more insidious, occurring over time. You might not even realize that the way you are feeling can be due to a prior concussion.I see this commonly with attention and focus issues, brain fog, anxiety, depression, as well as ongoing headaches and even hormonal issues.An impact to the head can affect you in so many different ways. If you have any of the above issues and have had a known or possible head injury (regardless of how many years ago) please watch this video. Even difficult birth could possibly have post-concussive effects.In this video, I'll review how I tend to approach concussions and post-concussion syndrome from MultiDimensional perspectives, including- cranial osteopathy- homeopathy- nutrition and supplements- home exercises and other therapies0:00Introduction2:05Definition of Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome5:28Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion and Post Concussion Syndrome8:51Collaborative and Integrative Approach9:04Cranial osteopathy16:22Homeopathy19:10Nutrition and Supplements28:49Home Exercises and Other Therapies

Ep. 158 - My dream for healthcare and how to look for a physician - The MultiDimensional MD

Wow, so much can happen in a week. Over the weekend, I was at an annual medical lecture series that was named after my Dad.I come from a family of physicians. My mom is an anesthesiologist, my dad a nephrologist, and my uncle and grandfather general practitioners.During the war, my grandfather had saved a baby from a pregnant woman who was severely injured. I remember in his last days, my grandfather was still reflecting on, "I wonder what happened to that baby..." One small act could have such a ripple effect on another life...Even after his retirement, my Dad continued looking for a way to give back to people in need. He spent the last eight years of his life dedicated to researching cancer treatment with nanotechnology, which has the potential to be effective, affordable, and non-invasive. Even though he has crossed over, researchers all over the world are continuing with this research and it will likely see fruition in the next decade or so if not sooner. Althougth he has already crossed over, my Dad has continued to be with me for this journey over the last few years.And that's part of why today, I'd like to share an excerpt from my book I AM Intuitive: A MultiDimensional Guide to Embrace Your Inner Light.We're going to jump to the last chapter of the book, Chapter 11, on my dream for healthcare.There is so much more to say than what I said in this video, but this is an overview, and it all starts with Love and Kindness.I'll also go over steps to look for a multidimensional, holistic, and integrative physician (besides me!) Feel free to share this with friends and family.Join me now for Ep. 159 - My dream for healthcare and how to find a physician - on The MultiDimensional MD.Lots of love,Dr. Arlene Dijamco

Ep. 157 - What I feel during a cranial osteopathic treatment - The MultiDimensional MD

Happy Wednesday!How's your week been?  I've been at the beach on vacation with my family. I had lost track of the days of the week and almost forgot about my Wednesday podcast!Part of me thought - hmmm... it would be easier to skip it. However, I did what I tend to do: I asked the Oneness for guidance.And I was called to go ahead and record a video on a topic I would not have to prepare for: What I feel during a Cranial Osteopathic Treatment.Plus, I got to record by the beach! What a treat!This morning, I also got up for sunrise. Part of me so wanted to sleep in. Another part of me wanted to experience the joy of the gently morning light with its healing rays and the sand and the ocean waves creating a full-sensory painting... I'm so glad I did!AND, I'm so glad I decided to show up for you today.At times we need to rest. And other times, we need that little bit of motivation to get some momentum that expands our life experience so magnificently. Showing up for the sunrise did that for me today, as did showing up for all of you, too.Lots of love,Dr. Arlene DijamcoPS - You might want to also listen to Benjamin Greene interviewing me for the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine podcast, Ep. 88 - Palpating Emotions in the Body. In this episode I talk about HOW I feel things in the body with a focus on perceiving the emotional body. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tUReA11M1wnAuxUe63lDj?si=1qnw23vJS8eBPEAomUQHmw

Ep. 156 - Skin Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies - The MultiDimensional MD

Your body speaks to you in so many ways, and sometimes you can literally SEE what it's trying to say, especially when the signs are on the outside of your body.Last week, I talked about Nail Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies.So, this week, I'd like to continue the conversation by looking at our skin.Your skin is the largest organ of the body. Signs in your skin can give you warnings about what's going on internally.If you start listening to the simmering signs of your body, then perhaps you can avoid a fire down the road. Prevention is one of the best medicines. Watch this podcast if you are wondering whether you or a loved one- could improve their skin health- might have nutritional deficiencies- might have blood sugar imbalancesor, you're just curious to learn more.I'll be showing photos to help you see what I'm talking about.(All photos shown in this podcast are shared via Creative Commons NCL.)0:00Introduction2:08Dandruff and other Seborrheic Dermatitis4:44Keratosis Pllaris (goose bumpy or chicken skin)6:57Phrynoderma (toad skin)8:06Bitot's spots (in the eyes)9:08Angular Cheilitis (cracks on the corner of the mouth)11:33Perifollicular hemorrage12:36Ichthyosis vulgaris14:51Acanthosis nigricans

Ep. 155 - Nail signs of nutritional deficiencies - The MultiDimensional MD

Your body is constantly sending you little messages as to how to tend to it. Some of those messages are easily seen from the outside.In this episode, I'll go over nail signs of nutritional deficiencies.And, we will do a quick nail acupressure massage at the end.You might want to also check out these related episodes:- Ep. 91 - Edgar Cayce's Alkalkine Diet https://www.youtube.com/live/1g8Y06QjOAI?feature=share- Ep. 106 - Eczema and other itchy skin issues https://www.youtube.com/live/g9NxHLZgfnY?feature=share- Ep. 124 - Why you need Zinc https://www.youtube.com/live/MwKshKE4hxY?feature=share- Ep. 150 - Vitamin K2 and why you need it: https://www.youtube.com/live/5ChicaR1Hpk?feature=shareThe nail images in this video are from wikimedia.org0:00Introduction1:00Brittle nails2:04White spots of nails3:06Longitudinal lines on nails4:37Spoon nails5:33Lack of lunulas6:56Nail Fungus8:03Clubbing8:51Transverse lines on nails10:56Bitten nails11:23Fingernail acupressure massage

Ep. 154 - Training Yourself Not to Worry - The MultiDimensional MD

This is a recurrent question that parents, family members, physicians, and patients ask me: "How do you not worry?'Well, of course, it's not that I never worry. However, I've practiced the art of "not-worrying," so that I can relax into the present situation even if it's stressful.This kind of practice is a moment-to-moment state of being, rather than an end-goal to achieve.In this video, I'll go over some ways I coach myself into releasing worry and stepping into a more feel-good state of being.0:00Introduction4:07Curiosity - being curios about a deeper meaning6:20Believing in someting great - being part of the Oneness7:51Seeing and appreciating the beauty9:51Pre-sleep suggestions

Ep. 153 - Understanding Food Cravings and Addictions - The MultiDimensional MD

This week when I sat down in meditation, I was called to talk about Food Cravings and Addictions.This is a continuation of a discussion on Blood Sugar Balance and metabolism in Ep. 151 and a MultiDimensional Approach to Weight Loss on Ep. 141.What are some signs of food addiction?Overeating past the point of fullness (body-mind disconnect)Feeling guilty about eatingRepeating behaviorHiding eatingUnable to change eating despite harmThere are some key hormones and biochemical pathways to understand.Then, we will expand on the perspective to include the energetic. The more you understand about yourself, the better equipped you are to address your health and take care of yourself. After all, your body is a precious home for your soul for your entire human life.0:00Introduction1:13Signs of Food Addiction2:45What makes food addictive10:35How can you re-balance your appetite and weight regulation14:57Energetics - your body as your home for this human life

Ep. 152 - A MultiDimensional Approach to Mental Health - The MultiDimensional MD

Yesterday, I sat down in meditation and had multiple topics I was considering. The one that I was called to talk about the most was on mental health.If you or a loved one is- struggling with mental health issues- feeling excessive sadness, anxiety, or depression- having recurrent thought loops- experiencing obsessive-compulsive behaviors- feeling paranoid or panicked- or otherwise feeling stuckThen, listen to today's podcast to help expand your perspectives on how to tend to mental health. I'll be going over a body-mind-spirit approach. After all, you are not just a body, not just a mind, not just spirit. You are a human BEing, and it is the alignment of all of those layers that helps you feel balanced.As always, seek professional health if any of these feelings are particularly intense or interfering with your everyday life. I also love to collaborate with other practitioners, including counselors and psychiatrists.0:00Introduction2:34Physical: Care3:04Circulation / Movement7:33Relaxation / Rest9:54Elimination / Detoxification14:29Mental-Emotional: Care19:00Spirit: Care