It Is Better To Know Podcast

20/11/2022

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month! Do you know the levels of radon in your home and why it's important to test?
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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.
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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.
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Tune into episode 49 for more information on the medical aspect of radon induced lung cancer with Dr. Kelvin Young.

26/06/2022

EP:49 - Radon: The Deadlier Cousin to the Silent Killer

Radon is a tasteless, odorless, and invisible gas that naturally occurs from uranium breakdown. You'll find it in any space when a building makes contact with soil.

Schools, homes, and work places can all have radon. The question is how much. You don't know for much radon it has until you test.

Why should you care?

1. It can cause lung cancer.
2. Radon exposure is the no. 1 preventable cause of cancer next to smoking.

Join us as we interview medical oncologist, Dr. Kelvin Young, to walk us through:
✨ Health effects of radon, including the type of lung cancer, chances of survival, and treatment
✨ Detecting radon levels using testing kits
✨ Where to obtain testing kits
✨What to do with these readings
✨ Cost of mitigation measures
✨ And so much more!

Dr. Young also happens to be an avid Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan! Listen to what he has to say about this iconic show. 🦇

Have to ever wondered how a vampire can actually exist in real life? Forget all the magic mumbo jumbo. Dr. Young and his colleague dissect in a recently published an academic paper in the Slayage journal the physiology behind vampires. 🧛

Check it out at:

https://www.whedonstudies.tv/current-issue.html

24/04/2022

Ep 48: Studying Medicine in Australia, with Sue Yim
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🎙Sue Yim, a pharmacist soon to be a doctor, is here to share her unique story. After practicing as a pharmacist for 7 years in Canada, Sue decided to move to Australia to pursue medicine.
We discuss why she decided to pursue a career as a pharmacist to start, why she moved to another continent to pursue medicine, her process for applying to medical school in Australia, how costly it is to pursue medicine as an international student, what med school is like in Australia, and if moving back to Canada as an international medical graduate is a feasible option. Oh yeah, because Sue is also a globetrotter, she also shares with us traveling tips and reveals her favorite travel destination thus far. Join us 🍵 as we discuss all these and more...
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27/03/2022

Ep47: Pharmacists Following Their Dreams, with Natalia Chai
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Join us with our first guest star: Natalia Chai - a pharmacist 💊⚕️ and R&B/neosoul singer-songwriter 🎤🎵✍️ from Alberta! 🗻
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We interview Natalia and follow her journey from pharmacist 👩🏻‍⚕️ to a music career 🎹🎼, learning about the turning point in which she decided to pursue her dreams 💭, the struggles that she faced, and how pharmacy has influenced her musical career. Tune in to find out how Natalia stays motivated 🌞 and where she draws inspiration on for her musical ventures 🎶.
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She also talks about the importance of mental health 🧠🤯 as this is an area in which she does advocacy work for. She has some wise words for those who are looking for inspiration on how to pursue our deepest dreams! We can all learn from Natalia and her passion & drive 😃
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Website: www.nataliachaimusic.com
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Listen at: linktr.ee/itisbettertoknow (link in bio!) ☝️
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Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

28/02/2022

Let's talk about Gestational Diabetes (GDM)!

In this month's episode, we will discuss the risk factors 😟, how to reduce ⬇️ your risk, when to start screening 🚨⚠️, which medications 💊 you should take and which you should avoid 🙅⛔, how often you should be monitoring your blood sugars, and so much more 🙌

🎙️Listen at:
Linktr.ee/itisbettertoknow

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26/02/2022

Are you thinking about intermittent fasting? It isn't just effective for weight loss!

Our infographic shows some of the benefits that make it a serious contender for a healthy lifestyle adoption, but that's not all of them!

Tune into episode 45 to find out details about:
✨ What is intermittent fasting?
✨ Time restricted feeding (what is it, what's the evidence, how to do it safely)
✨ The three pillars of time restricted feeding
✨ How long it takes before you see results
✨ Tips to get over the dizziness, headaches, jitterbug sensation from fasting
✨ Who should NOT use this

🎧 Happy listening, BTK Army!

[LINK IN BIO]

30/01/2022

Ep. 45: New Year Resolution! Weight Loss with Intermittent Fasting

✨ 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!

Listen at:
https://linktr.ee/itisbettertoknow (link in bio)

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

31/12/2021

Ep 44: Oh My Gosh... Omicron Variant?!

💫 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 😷
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Linktr.ee/itisbettertoknow (link in bio!)
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Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew

31/10/2021

Ep 42: Flu Shots and COVID19 Updates

Happy Halloween, BTK Army! 🎃👻

✨Apart from getting candy and treats, have you received your flu vaccine yet? 🍭🍬

✨ Tune in to today's episode to hear what you need to know for the 2021-2022 flu season! 💉 Find out the answer to whether the flu vaccine is safe to use at the same time as COVID-19 vaccines (hint: yes! ✅).

✨ The news keeps rapidly changing with COVID-19.  You'll learn about:
➡️ COVID-19 additional doses vs. booster shots,
➡️ safety in pregnancy and fertility,
➡️ Pfizer's recent FDA approval to use their COVID-19 vaccine in ages 5-11 & Moderna's recent submission for use in those ages 6-11,
➡️ vaccine passports,
➡️ mandatory vaccination,
➡️ travelling requirements,
➡️ and more! 
https://linktr.ee/itisbettertoknow
✨ Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.