Its Your Health Radio

Registered Dietitian, Maria McIntosh, shares summertime food safety tips.

Cindy Martin discusses the importance of donating blood, how fast and easy it is and how it helps save so many lives.

April Garcia, Supervisor, Volunteer Services at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, discusses the hospital's annual teddy bear drive, which collects teddy bears for emergency department pediatric patients.

Melissa Salazar explains that mental illness and substance abuse can often run hand in hand and what treatment options are available if someone suffers from both.

Physical therapists at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital have an arsenal of new therapies and equipment to help patients get stronger, restore mobility and resume their normal lives, including a cutting-edge treatment called blood flow restricted (BFR) rehabilitation.Marina Stockten, PT, DPT, OCS discusses this treatment and how this technique can improve patient outcomes.

Principal of La Mesa Junior High School, Michele Krantz, explains how to tell if your child is being bullied and what to do about it.

Jodi Dalyai discusses the benefits of a plant based diet and how you can get started on this heart healthy way to eat.

Heart-healthy eating is such an important way to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Kim Brown, BS, RDN, CDE shares her best tips on heart healthy eating, how to prepare heart healthy foods in some interesting ways and how you can get the most benefit for your heart through the food you eat.

Janet Lynn Binger, Licensed Massage Therapist, discusses the many benefits of massage and hands-on healing to help with stress reduction, physical pain and other musculoskeletal issues.

Repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, and golfers elbow can slow you down and limit your ability to perform everyday tasks.Occupational Therapist Tara Pearce discusses what causes the most common repetitive strain injuries, how to recognize the symptoms before the pain becomes chronic, and when to seek professional help.