When your body goes to war with the food you eat, misery follows. Alexa Federico is a Crohn's Disease patient who now counsels others on how to use food to calm, heal, and survive with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's. She tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about the pain, shame, and fear that IBD patients experience, what foods are common triggers, and how she helps others find relief by creating custom diets and protocols designed to help their body stop fighting back against food. Learn more at www.girlinhealing.com.

Univ. of Texas researcher Amit Kumar says money can buy happiness when spent on experiences, not more stuff. Learn how investing in meaningful experiences that enhance social contact and align with your personal identity can contribute to happiness in this conversation between HealthCall's Lee Kelso and a widely published researcher.

Death and taxes aren't the only things certain in life. Our body is certain to produce lower levels of hormones as we age. Pharmacist Gregg Russell and RN Paula Hile join HealthCall's Lee Kelso to discuss the role of bio-identical hormones to support a woman's bones, brain and heart. Learn how estrogen, progesterone and testosterone interact, and how bio-identical hormones differ from the leading HRT products made from the urine of pregnant horses. Contact info at www.FWCustomRX.com

Dr. Christine Goertz, DC, PhD, at Duke University believes low-back pain is being overtreated, resulting in unnecessary costs and poorer outcomes. HealthCall's Lee Kelso asks Dr. Goertz's take on this growing issue and learns about alternative methods that could be just what you need to find lasting relief from low-back pain. She argues by overlooking non-invasive therapies such as chiropractic care, massage, and acupuncture, doctors are over-medicalizing treatment. Watch this before you agree to advanced treatment for low-back pain. Duke University Spine Health Program: https://www.dukehealth.org/treatments/spine/back-pain

Do you know that 2 out of 3 people will experience hearing loss? But what's even more alarming is the link between hearing loss and dementia. While hearing loss doesn't directly cause dementia, studies have shown that it can contribute to its progression and severity. The good news is, there are now over-the-counter hearing aids that are more affordable and accessible for those in need. Join HealthCall's Lee Kelso for conversation with Barbara Kelly, executive director of the Hearing Loss Association of America, as she sheds light on this important topic and provides insights on the current state of research on hearing loss and dementia. Learn more at www.hearingloss.org

Medical bills have become a major source of frustration, not just for patients, but also for healthcare providers. HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with Jarrod Wiegman, MD, founder of Indiana Direct Primary Care. His goal: Devoting time and energy to patient care while escaping the billing hassles and bureaucratic red tape that plague healthcare. His patients pay a flat monthly fee of $99 for all the care they need -it's the Netflix of medicine. We explain the challenges of medical billing and explore the direct primary care model as an alternative solution. Discover how this new approach is revolutionizing the doctor-patient relationship, works to save employers money and puts control back into the hands of those who matter most—patients. Find Dr. Wiegman at www.IndianaDirectPrimaryCare.com. www.Guroo.com shows you the typical cost of procedures across the country. Official list of CPT codes: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/fraud-and-abuse/physicianselfreferral/list_of_codes

Are you concerned about your brain health and want to take proactive steps to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease? This video introduces you to the Brain Health Academy, a series of 6 monthly webinars, produced by Us Against Alzheimer's, featuring the nation's top experts in brain health and prevention.  You'll learn how to attend sessions about lifestyle modifications you can make to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias. From nutrition to exercise to stress reduction, the expert speakers cover a wide range of topics and offer practical advice you can start implementing today.  In this video, you'll hear from Us Against Alzheimer's VP of prevention, Kelly O'Brien, as she introduces the Brain Health Academy and explains why this series is so important for anyone looking to safeguard their brain health. Register for these webinars and watch past episodes at: .https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/brain-health-academy/

Are you tired of feeling sick and tired when no doctor can give you a proper diagnosis? HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with Dr. Joon Lee, MD, medical director for See Beyond Medicine, a functional medicine practice that helps patients uncover the root causes of chronic health issues. Dr. Lee explains a 14-week in-depth analysis of blood, urine, and lifestyle factors to determine why you're feeling sick and tired. Watch now and learn how functional medicine can change your life for the better. Learn more at https://seebeyondmedicine.com/

The bathroom scale doesn't lie, but it doesn't tell the whole story about our health. Obesity specialist Dr. Nick Fuller says it is possible to be fit and fat at the same time. He explains what it takes to be healthy at any weight by paying less attention to the BMI chart and where to focus instead. Also, he explains why diet programs fail to create the bodies we all want. Interval Weight Loss Program: https://intervalweightloss.com/ 9 Minutes to Better Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/9-minutes-to-better-health-with-dr-nick-fuller/id1641218886

In our stress-filled lives, your adrenal glands may be paying the price. Pharmacist and clinical nutritionist Gregg Russell, founder of Ft Wayne Custom RX, explains how prolonged stress affects your body. He explains the role of cortisol, the stress hormone, and how excessive exposure leads to fatigue, foggy thinking, and other symptoms. Gregg suggests several adaptogens, herbal and nutritional supplements, shown to relieve these symptoms and help your body cope with stress. More at www.fwcustomrx.com.

Thousands of people on transplant waiting lists could be saved with organs harvested from pigs and then bioengineered to replace human livers and kidneys. HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with Miromatrix Medical CEO Dr. Jeff Ross to learn how it works and who this technology may help. More at www.miromatrix.com

Dr. Bruce Door, OB/GYN, says many women in the prime of their careers suffer from misdiagnosis of menopause symptoms. Symptoms can appear much sooner than expected, leading to fatigue, foggy thinking, depression and more. HealthCall's Lee Kelso explores how Dr. Dorr uses hormone replacement therapy to help. Meet Dr. Dorr: https://littletonobgyn.com/our-practice/our-providers/ More on HRT: www.biote.com