Bedbugs.. even the cleanest person or residence can still be vulnerable to bedbug infestations. Today's episode is a treat because we have a guest speaker, Julie-Anne, who owns an Edmonton-based company that specializes in canine scent detection of bedbugs, Seek and Find Experts (SAFE). She walks us through how these dogs are certified to detect bedbugs, what a typical assessment looks like, which industries are most affected by bedbugs, and shares some insight on what other services she offers. We learn that pretty much anything is paw-sible when you believe!
Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
What is radon? It's a tasteless, colorless, invisible gas that is a natural byproduct of uranium decay found in soil and rocks. That means all buildings have some degree of radon. Join us in today's episode as guest speaker Crystal, a certified radon measurement professional, sheds light on the importance of testing your home for radon levels, what you should be prepared for if test results are high, testing and radon mitigation costs, and growth in the awareness of radon testing.
Tune into episode 49 for more information on the medical aspect of radon induced lung cancer with Dr. Kelvin Young.
Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
Have you heard about radon before? A radioactive gas released from uranium decay, radon is found in any enclosed space where the building makes contact with soil. This means that homes, schools, workplace (unless you work outside) has radon! It's a tasteless, odorless, and invisible gas. Why should you care? The answer is easy: radon can result in lung cancer, and it's largely preventable by reducing exposure. Hence, we're calling it the "deadlier cousin" of the silent killer (a.k.a. carbon monoxide).
Joining us today is Dr. Kelvin Young, a medical oncologist from the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, AB, Canada. He brings his area of expertise to explore the medical aspect of radon induced lung cancer, including chances of survival and treatment options. Tune in to learn the Canadian vs. the WHO radon limit, how we can prevent this with testing kits, and how soon to take action depending on your testing kit results.
Do you remember or know Buffy the Vampire slayer? No, this is not a typo! Listen to the end to find out about why Dr. Young is so passionate about this vampiric classic.
Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
Every January, many of us ring in the new year with the goal of losing weight. Time restricted feeding is a popular type of intermittent fasting where eating and fasting occurs at set times on a daily basis. Not only is this a popular method for weight loss, but it also has many positive health impacts. Can this technique help you with weight loss? Tune in to today's episode to find out!
Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
We might have the answer to last month's episode: the pandemic doesn't seem like it's ending anytime soon! From Alpha to now Omicron... we have encountered the newest variant of the coronavirus. Join us this month as we discuss the Omicron variant - why it's more transmissible than the other variants (even the previous Delta variant), if the vaccines are still effective against it, what different provinces in Canada are doing to prepare for the Omicron surge (including rapid tests), and what we can do to help decrease the risk of contracting it. Watch this TikTok video of an analogy for the COVID vaccine and let us know what you think: https://youtu.be/NTgW3Rw-AaY Last but not least, tune in to hear our podcast hosts reflect upon their 2021 New Year's resolutions! Did they achieve their goals?! Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
Tired. Exhausted. Mentally drained. Dreading the next day of work already before this shift even ends. Does this sound familiar? If so, you may be experiencing BURNOUT. The World Health Organization has classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon, and right now amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout is of particular importance in the healthcare profession. Join us as we explore what exactly burnout is, what factors contribute to it, and what you can do about it to rekindle your passion for work! Remember: you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others.
Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
The title explains it all... in this month's episode, we explain the requirements to become a pharmacist and stay licensed. Then, we head into a discussion on why pharmacy is so saturated and the expected employment rate, vent about pharmacist salary and working conditions, explain some work-related injuries you wouldn't expect, tap into the overall job growth in 10 years and if there is still a need for pharmacists then… Join us as we discuss all these and more! Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
Rare but serious blood clots associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine have led people to search for information about this adverse event. Tune in to this episode to learn all about VIIT (vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia), the blood clot condition that's shaking the nation (and worldwide!). If you're wondering how these clots happen and what the risks are after the 1st and 2nd dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, then this is the episode for you. We also talk about signs and symptoms of VIIT to monitor for, and what the evidence is for mixing a mRNA vaccine with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Not to mention.... happy father's day to all the paternal figures out there! We love you all beer-y much!
Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
The media spawned names like "long-COVID19" and "long hauler". Both of these terms refer to the same thing: post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACs). If you are experiencing persistent symptoms 4 weeks after your initial diagnosis of COVID-19, you're considered a long hauler. Symptoms could include headache, loss of smell or taste, depression or anxiety, memory, concentration or difficulty breathing, cough, joint pain, and fatigue. Tune in to learn more about what we know so far about PACs and what we can do to speed up recovery from PACs.
If you are suffering from long-COVID19, check out this AHS link for resources and tips: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17397.aspx
Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.