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Chanda Hinton is the Executive Director of the Chanda Center for Health and Chanda Plan Foundation, which provides access to holistic, collaborative, and disability competent healthcare programs to individuals with physical disabilities. She landed in this role, based on personal experience as a woman living with a spinal cord injury, by choosing to see barriers as opportunities, ask questions, and push for change. When she hears the words, “no we can’t do that,” she finds it as an invitation for all of us to ask why? You're not going to want to miss this conversation with Chanda and Jimmy! Websites from this episode: Chanda Center For Health: www.chandacenter.org/who-we-are  Facebook: www.facebook.com/chandaplan Instagram: @chandaplanfoundation Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/chandaplanfoundation Chanda Hinton  

Today, Jimmy talks about the fast evolving culture of transsgenderism and gives you a guide to help understand some of the terminology being thrown about...Plus, did you know, transgender people are afforded protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, yet, they claim Transgenderism is not a disease or a disability???? This is a very informative episode!!! Websites in this episode: Research & Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat Be A guest on An Apple A Day! E-Mail Jimmy At: jimmy@famousapple.com 

 For 20% to 30% (or more) of Americans, nail biting is a behavior they can’t stop on their own! In fact, healthcare providers classify chronic nail biting as a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder or a body-focused repetitive behavior. In other words, some people are addicted to biting their nails and cannot break this habit without professional help. Websites in this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat  

Ataxia is a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Complications from Ataxia are serious and oftentimes debilitating.  In this episode, Jimmy Speaks with Kristy Taylor, AKA Veg Khris on Facebook. Kristy suffers from Ataxia but she doesn't let that stop her. She is a content creator, Facebook group Hostess, Model and an inspiration to others battling this disease. Websites from this episode: Ataxia Awareness - Las Vegas: www.facebook.com/Groups/2090650814550409/  @nosurrenderkhris on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosurrenderkhris/ National Ataxia Foundation: www.ataxia.org  Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat  

Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. The main symptom of a headache is pain in your head or face. There are several types of headaches, and tension headaches are the most common. While most headaches aren’t dangerous, certain types can be a sign of a serious underlying condition. Websites from this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat  

Pain on your right side between your rib cage and hip bone warrants immediate treatment. The appendix. It’s a small, worm-shaped organ we can easily live without....for reasons that remain a medical mystery — serves no known purpose, but can make us incredibly sick. If your appendix were to burst. This can spread the infection throughout your abdomen and into the surrounding organs, the consequences of which can be deadly. Websites from this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat  

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that may develop after a traumatic event. It causes negative, anxious emotions. Some people with PTSD relive the event over and over. Others avoid any reminders of it. PTSD interferes with life, work and relationships. But, medication and counseling can help, even years later. This is a DO NOT MISS EPISODE! Websites from this episode: Information and research: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat    

It’s only natural to think that foods labeled as “no sugar” or “less sugar” must be better for us, right? And artificial sweeteners can sound like a better choice than sugar, especially if you’re living with diabetes, following a keto diet or simply looking to lose weight. But in truth, that might not be the case. A growing body of evidence suggests artificial sweeteners can be, in many ways, worse for you than table sugar.   Websites from this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Appl.e A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat  

You have back pain, a headache or a fever. Typically, you’d turn to acetaminophen (like Tylenol®) or Ibuprofen (like Advil® or Motrin®). But can you take acetaminophen with ibuprofen for additional pain relief??? This question and many more are answered in this episode!! Webseites from this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat  

What did you want to be when you grew up? An author, an astronaut, an architect, an actor? Whatever life you dreamed of for yourself, you probably never imagined the possibility of juggling your personal and professional life while also being a caregiver for someone who is living with medical challenges..... Websites in this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat  

Are Mushrooms Safe??? The answer is: It depends. Mushrooms you buy in a store are generally safe unless you have an allergy to mushrooms or mold (remember, mushrooms are fungi). Wild mushrooms you find in nature are much, much riskier to eat. Can eating mushrooms kill you? Will they get you stoned? If you eat three of them in a row, will you have strong urges to run and buy black light posters and lava lamps? Listen to this episode for the answers....... Websites in this episode: For Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org www.healthline.com Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat  

Everybody has dealt with a Narcissist at one time or another in their lives, whether it be family, friends or business associates. People with narcissistic personality disorder often come across as selfish or superior, but is it because they’re making up for a fragile sense of self-worth, or are they just a plain Jack Apple???? ...... Check out this episode for some facts. Websites from this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group  

Which is worse for your brain and your body; Alcohol or Marijuana? You may be completely shocked by the answer...Here's a question for you to think about....Do you NEED to get "High" or "Stoned" to have a good time? Can you have a GOOD TIME "Sober" or "Straight"? Websites in this episode: Research and Information: www.amenclinic.com Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat 

Does your weather report sound something like.....Tomorrow’s weather forecast for your creaky joints? Cloudy with a chance of pain?.....OR.....Do you believe people who say that their bones and joints hurt when bad weather is coming just like to hear themselves talk? This episode should answer a lot of questions for you! Websites from this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat   

Who ever told you that you are disabled LIED! There is NO SUCH THING AS A DISABLED PERSON! Listen to this episode to find out more! Websites in this episode: Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat 

Stress Can Do Strange Things  to Your Body....from stomachaches and hives to sleepless nights and missed periods, stress can make an impact .... But, did you know that stress can make you physically sick and possibly kill you? Listen to this episode to find out more..... websites in this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.vcom/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat  

Medicine is a favorite topic of television shows. If you’re a fan of  Gregory House or Doogie Howser, you know  these fictional characters are MDs. But did you know there’s a type of healthcare provider called a DO? DOs aren’t typically the focus of TV shows, but are they’re equally qualified to care for you and your family? Find out in this episode!

In this very IMPORTANT episode, Jimmy discusses Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference? One is caused by an electrical issue, while the other is caused by blocked arteries. One very few survive! This is a must share episode! Websites from this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat    

In this episode, Jimmy discusses Cheese! It can be oozy. It can be gooey. It can taste sharp, buttery or salty. Those are just some of the factors that make cheese taste oh, so “Gouda.” But is cheese good for you? Listen to this episode! You may be very surprised by the answers! Websites in this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat    

In this episode, Jimmy discusses the side effects of Coffee! Does Regular and Decaf both give you the urge to poop? How about those energy drinks that contain high amounts of caffeine? Is this side effect dangerous? These questions and more are answered in this episode of An Apple A Day's The Fritter! Websites from this episode: Research and Information: www.clevelandclinic.org Living With A Disability: www.famousapple.com/group An Apple A Day Chat: www.famousapple.com/applechat