Tag: #askadoctor

Episode 107: Kindness Is ASK A DOCTOR about Mental Health

Published on by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

For this session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha is joined by her son, Daniel Robinson, a registered psychotherapist. They talk about the stigma surrounding mental health, the effects of childhood trauma on mental health, the effects of social media on mental health and much more.

Daniel also shared the following low cost or free therapy and counselling groups that listeners may want to check out.

Youth wellness hubs (free mental health support) in Ontario:

https://youthhubs.ca/ywho-sites

Low cost therapy (across Canada):

Low-Cost Therapist Directory

Free Counselling for Adults inToronto: 

Walk-In Counselling (WIC)
Counselling

Free Counselling/Mental Health Support for Adults in Ontario 

Counselling Services
Find CMHA in your area

For more information (in Canada/US):

Call 211

As a thank you to Daniel for sharing his knowledge about mental health, Anitha donated to Campaign For Southern Equality. This organization is working to help the LGBTQ+ communities in the Southern parts of the USA obtain equality in every part of their life, including legal protections and equity in healthcare and income. To learn more about this organization, check out their website:

Southern Equality

To hear the full episode, click here:

Episode 102: Kindness Is ASK A DOCTOR About VEGANISM AND HEALTH

Published on by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

Happy New Year! In this month’s session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha is joined by Dr. Tushar Mehta, an emergency room physician who also has great knowledge and expertise when it comes to health and diet.

Dr. Mehta talks to Anitha about the positive aspects of a plant-based diet, including reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and even certain types of cancer. But they also talk about essential nutrients folks on a plant-based diet need to ensure they are getting, such as protein, calcium, zinc and B-12.

Dr. Mehta provides examples of sustainable and accessible foods like whole foods and enriched soy milk which is an excellent source of protein, calcium and zinc. He also dispels the negative myths about soy milk and why these myths were so widespread.

To learn more about Dr. Mehta and his research, you can follow him here:

@EcoDocTush on BlueSky and Twitter.

To learn more about adding a healthy plant-based diet to your life, check out this website:

 Plant Based Data

As a thank you to Dr. Mehta for sharing so much of his knowledge, Anitha donated to Ecole Communautaire de Santo. Established in 1993, it is the first community school in the Santo area of Port au Prince, Haiti. Dr. Mehta is personally involved in funding this school where over 600 children attend yearly.

To learn more about ECS and the programs they offer click here:

haiti community school

If you have a medical issue you’d like discussed on the podcast, please send Anitha an email through her website, anitharobinson.com

If your question is selected, Anitha will donate to a registered charity of your choice* as a thank you.

·       Registered Charity must support animals, the environment, or people. And also, no religious organizations, zoos or marine aquariums please.

Episode 98: Kindness Is ASK A DOCTOR About END OF LIFE

Published on by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

On this month’s session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha and her husband, Dr. Matt Robinson, talk about a very difficult topic for many—what would someone want for themselves or their loved ones if something catastrophic happens while they are admitted to hospital?

Matt and Anitha explore the following issues:

·      Medical interventions available in the hospital, such as chest compressions (CPR) when someone’s heart stops, being placed on a ventilator, admission into ICU

·      Possible outcomes and risks with each intervention.

·      The importance of making one’s wishes known to family/loved ones BEFORE a medical crisis occurs.

·      Is withholding care legal?

**DISCLAIMER**  THIS EPISODE IS MEANT FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND NOT MEANT TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. ALWAYS SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN MEDICAL PROVIDER

If you have a medical issue you’d like discussed on the podcast, please send Anitha an email through her website, anitharobinson.com

If your question is selected, Anitha will donate to a registered charity of your choice* as a thank you.

* Registered Charity must support animals, the environment, or people. And also, no religious organizations, zoos or marine aquariums please.

You can hear the full episode here:

Episode 94: Kindness Is ASK A DOCTOR About Invisible Illnesses

Published on by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

On this month’s session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha and her husband, Dr. Matt Robinson, talk about illnesses often described as invisible, such as chronic pain syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

These ailments can be debilitating and frustrating for the patient as they try to navigate the medical system.

This episode addresses symptoms, causes and potential supports available for people living with invisible illnesses.

**DISCLAIMER**  THIS EPISODE IS MEANT FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND NOT MEANT TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. ALWAYS SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN MEDICAL PROVIDER

If you have a medical issue you’d like discussed on the podcast, please send Anitha an email through her website, anitharobinson.com

If your question is selected, Anitha will donate to a registered charity of your choice* as a thank you.

·      * Registered Charity must support animals, the environment, or people. And also, no religious organizations, zoos or marine aquariums please.

Listen to the full episode here:

Episode 89: Kindness is ASK A DOCTOR about Menopause

Published on by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

October is National Menopause Awareness Month, so in this ASK A DOCTOR session, Anitha and her husband, Dr. Matt Robinson, will focus on issues surrounding menopause such as—

·       What is Menopause?

·       Symptoms

·       Remedies- are there any?

·       Hormone Replacement Therapy vs Non-hormonal medications vs Herbal alternatives

·       Risks and Benefits of each

**DISCLAIMER**  THIS EPISODE IS MEANT FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND NOT MEANT TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. ALWAYS SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN MEDICAL PROVIDER

If you have a medical issue you’d like discussed on the podcast, please send Anitha an email through her website, anitharobinson.com If your question is selected, Anitha will donate to a registered charity of your choice* as a thank you.

·       Registered Charity must support animals, the environment, or people. And also, no religious organizations, zoos or marine aquariums please.

You can hear the full episode here:

Episode 85: Kindness Is ASK A DOCTOR About Fever

Published on by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

Anitha and the Kindness Is Everything Podcast welcome listeners to the second ASK A DOCTOR session. In this back-to-school session, Anitha and her husband, Dr. Matthew Robinson, talk about children getting fevers.  

If you’ve ever wondered about—

1.     What is a fever

2.     Causes of fever

3.     When to worry about a fever

4.     Antibiotics- Yes or no?

5.     Advocating for your sick child

—then this episode is for you!

**DISCLAIMER**  THIS EPISODE IS MEANT FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND NOT MEANT TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. ALWAYS SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN MEDICAL PROVIDER

If you have a medical issue you’d like discussed on the podcast, please send Anitha an email through her website, anitharobinson.com

If your question is selected, Anitha will donate to a registered charity of your choice* as a thank you.

*Registered Charity must support animals, the environment, or people. And also, no religious organizations, zoos or marine aquariums please.

To hear the full episode, click here:

Episode 81: Kindness Is ASK A DOCTOR About Aging

Published on by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

Anitha and the Kindness Is Everything Podcast welcome listeners to the first ASK A DOCTOR session.

Once a month, Anitha and her husband, Dr. Matthew Robinson, will discuss a topical medical issue. In this inaugural episode, they talk about cognitive decline and aging.

If you’ve ever wondered about—

1.     Normal memory issues as one ages versus early signs of dementia

2.     Supports in the community to help someone who has dementia

3.     Care options for those with limited financial resources

4.     Extent to which hospitals can help care for those with dementia

5.     How kindness fits into all of this

—then this episode is for you!

If you have a medical issue you’d like answered, please send Anitha an email through her website, anitharobinson.com

If your question is selected to be addressed on the show, Anitha will donate to a registered charity of your choice* as a thank you.

*Registered Charity must support animals, the environment, or people. And also, no religious organizations, zoos or marine aquariums please.

To hear the full episode, click here: