Tuesday Talk Show's Podcast

"Low T" ... You've probably heard about this in the news media. What they don't talk about is the relationship between testosterone and heart disease. Which men benefit from supplement testosterone? What about some of the risk factors, such as testosterone and prostate cancer? This podcast from The Tuesday Talk Show with Lindsay Woods and internal medicine physician, Dr. Bill Blanchet, will answer these questions and more. Gentlemen, this podcast is for you. Thank you for listening.

Supplemental estrogen therapy, hormone replacement therapy, is an area of great controversy, especially after being in the media's critical spotlight a few years ago. What is the real story behind estrogen replacement? Bottom line; Is it beneficial or not? Join Lindsay Woods and her guest, Dr. Bill Blanchet, M.D. internal medicine physician in this highly informative podcast from The Tuesday Talk Show. Thank you for listening.

Many different types of facials and facial procedures are now offered at Med Spas. Are these the same as those offered by dermatologists? What are the pros and cons of Med Spas? Join us as Dr. Allen addresses these issues with an interested caller. Thank you for listening.

Redraping is a surgical process, referred most often to as "face lifts". Hear about Dr. Allen's unique techniques for facial redraping which includes no generalized anesthetic, more natural results, and quicker healing time, to name only a few. If you have ever wondered about face lifts, you'll want to listen in. Thank you for stopping by. For more information see: www.dsboulder.com

In this segment, Dr. Allen talks about facial peels and laser resurfacing. What's the difference? What results can we expect, and how do we decide which is the best for each individual? Thank you for joining us! www.dsboulder.com

Dr. Shawn Allen is a Board Certified Dermatologist and one of a handful of Dermatologists who are fellowship-trained in both Mohs surgery and cosmetic dermatology in the state of Colorado. He is the Director and Founder of DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS in Boulder. We invite you to listen to Lindsay and Dr. Allen as they discuss this unique niche and the highly specialized skills of a cosmetic dermatologist. For more information visit: www.dsboulder.com

Join Lindsay and Dr. Shawn Allen as they discuss the refill stage of facial and cosmetic dermatology. Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, the "fillers" come with many names. Is there is difference between them? How do you know which one is right for you? Listen in, find out. For more information see: www.dsboulder.com

Botox Cosmetic® and Dysport® are commonly used to reduce or eliminate the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. These products are most frequently injected under the skin into areas surrounding the eyes, lips, chin, forehead neck and mouth to smooth crow’s feet, frown and worry lines, as well as lines on the neck. Join Lindsay and Dr. Allen as they discuss his extensive experience in the use of these products on the face as well as in the treatment of things like excessive sweating of the hands and armpits. Could Dysport be for you?

Which is better? Is there really a difference? Lindsay asks Dr. Blanchet these questions and more about this very interesting controversy that is coming up in the health and preventive care ranks. Before we go buy one and throw out the other, let's get the facts.

There are a lot of unanswered questions about Former President George W. Bush's heart disease and his recent surgery to insert a stent into a blocked artery. Was the stent really necessary? Did the stent improve Mr. Bush's heart health future? Join Lindsay and Dr. Blanchet for some very interesting facts about stents that are apparently not making it into mainstream knowledge and most definitely should.

Join Dr. Bill Blanchet and Lindsay in this segment on the shingles vaccine. If you had chicken pox as a child, are you better off or at risk? Just how much does the shingles vaccine do?

Should you or shouldn't you? Who should? What is this new 4 strain flu shot that came out this year? How can something so seemingly simple get so confusing? Join Dr. Blanchet and Lindsay as they discuss the pros and cons of getting flu shots.

Do stress tests add any value in monitoring coronary plaque progression? What exactly do stress tests really tell us about heart disease and when should they be used? Listen to Dr. Blanchet talk with a caller who is a career aviator with progressing heart disease. Is a stress test the right thing for him now?

Does it ever seem sometimes that the harder you try, the worse things get?Aldous Huxley was one of the first to talk about The Law of Reversed Effort a while back. Now Dr. Daine explains it. Are we hopelessly stuck in a Sisyphean situation? Could this be the paradox of manifesting what you desire?

Join Dr. Daine and Lindsay in the final part of their discussion on optimism. Where do you stand?

How much optimism is enough? Is there such a thing as too much? Dr. Daine and Lindsay continue this fascinating discussion on optimism.

QUESTION: " I have angina upon exertion.  I have been on the Esselstyn diet with about 90-95% compliance. My numbers are better, but my symptoms have not improved.  I have been told to wait 5 years.  I don't want to put my life on hold any longer.  What are your thoughts?"BASIC ESSELSTYN DIET: Dr. Esselstyn's diet revolves around swearing off much of the typical Western diet. It means halting consumption of all meat, eggs, dairy products, nuts and processed foods. No meat. No organic chicken, no wild fish, no cold cuts. One more thing: You can't even consume oils -- not even olive oil.  Fruit, vegetables (except avocados, which are too fatty), whole grains and legumes. Those are the core of what one can eat. Dr. Esselstyn's argument is that living by the standards of this diet will prevent the onset of heart disease, among other health problems.

QUESTION:  If I am a hyper-absorber of plant sterols, am I sensitive to fats in general?  Should I reduce my omega 3 intake?GENERAL BACKGROUND: Plant sterols are naturally occurring substances found in plants. They are present in small quantities in many fruits, vegetables, vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, cereals and legumes.Research has shown that plant sterols included with a heart healthy eating plan may reduce your risk for heart disease. The sterols work by blocking the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine. This lowers the low density cholesterol known as the 'bad' cholesterol (LDL ) by 6-15%, without lowering the good cholesterol known as the high density cholesterol ( HDL).

QUESTION: "My Lp-PLA2  bloodwork shows me at risk for arterial inflammation.  I understand there is a new drug being tested to reduce Lp-PLA2.  Should I take it as soon as it is available?"GENERAL BACKGROUND: Advanced tests measure blood levels of an enzyme called lipoprotein phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2). The Lp-PLA2 enzyme unleashes a chain of harmful events culminating in endothelial dysfunction, which is a pathological abnormality in the blood vessel wall that sets the stage for atherosclerosis, plaque accumulation, and rupture.An elevated level of Lp-PLA2 may signal that an arterial plaque is susceptible to rupture, which could cause a clot to break loose, precipitating a heart attack or stroke.

The question here concerns the use of the B vitamin , Niacin, when taking a statin. Is this a beneficial combination, or does it lead to an increased risk of stroke? We invite you to listen in with Lindsay and Dr. Blanchet.