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As the holiday season gets underway, we are faced with more stressors than any other time of the year. Stretching ourselves financially, pushing our social calendars to the limit, and spending time with people we otherwise avoid can be a recipe for a meltdown. Join me today as I explore tips to not only survive, but to thrive, this holiday season and start 2019 right.  

The opioid crisis has now hit a new dollar figure for damages in the U.S. alone, reaching $700 billion in health care costs and lost productivity. But the damages that far outweigh the monetary toll are the lives ruined from this horrible epidemic that we must face head-on. Dr. Higgins interviews two courageous men who will discuss their journey with this life-threatening drug.

Today, Dr. Higgins interviews a family member of a veteran who suffers from secondary PTSD. The journey began with wounds never healed by the combat veteran and passed on to the son. The son tells the story of his resulting addiction.

Dr. Higgins continues her conversation with Rebecca Williamson and several veterans talking the real talk about the before, during, and after of being a veteran.

Today's guest is Rebecca Williamson, director of Veteran Resource Services. Rebecca shares her story of how she and her children were touched by post-traumatic stress disorder and the surrounding mental health issues affecting our warriors. She will also discuss opportunities for education, job training, and the project VRS.

This week Dr. Higgins will discuss sleep, which has become an underrated necessity of the body. She also discusses the time change and how it effects us both emotionally and physically.

In this episode Dr. Higgins discusses the benefits of pumpkin for our Halloween festivities along with options for treats other than traditional candy. She also talks about when we overdue it with candy and how that effects blood sugar and can lead to diabetes.

Parenting is an ever changing process, and the dynamic can change throughout time. It is truly a job that never ends. Join Dr. Evelyn Higgins as she explores the fundamentals of parenting and how our roles change as our children age. 

The changing weather brings more than just pretty fall colors, pumpkin spice everything, and a welcome cool breeze. It also brings an onslaught of head colds. Join Evelyn as she explores ways to boost our immune systems and stave off the dreaded runny nose.  

Today will be devoted to learning how to rebuild bodies, minds, and spirits after fighting one of the hardest battles we may ever face: cancer. Discover strategies to get back on track after cancer treatment. 

On today’s episode, Dr. Higgins will offer ways to age gracefully—physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.

The opioid crisis that our world, our nation, and our communities are facing is incredibly devastating. Families are torn apart and lives ruined by something as simple as a pain pill. To me, this beckons the question: Is our pain emotional, intellectual, physical, or spiritual? The United States only makes up five percent of the world’s population, but we consume 80 percent of the world’s pain medication. Is it all back pain, or is it something greater? We’ll discuss why opioids are so addictive in nature and the risk factors associated with their consumption. 

We have likely all been touched by cancer at some point in our life. Two of the cancers that are specific to our gender are prostate for men and ovarian for women. While these cancers affect our reproductive organs, there is nothing sexy about it, but there is also nothing taboo about discussing it either. So often, cancer goes undetected due to lack of education. Today’s show is dedicated to these two cancers in hope of early detection and complete aversion of them. Tune in to a show that could prove to be life-changing for you or someone you love.

Stress is something we all deal with, but what’s happening inside of our bodies while we experience it? What about the effects of chronic stress? The new buzzword is cortisol, the stress hormone, but how does it interact with the rest of our physiology? Today Evelyn discusses healthy stress versus bad stress, how stress impacts our health, and stress management tips.  

As we age, our physical appearance isn’t the only thing that changes. Our hormones, neurotransmitters, and nutrients all impact our insides as well as our outsides. One of the most talked about aspects of aging (aside from wrinkles and how to get rid of them) is menopause and andropause. Today Evelyn talks about what’s happening inside the body and how we don’t have to suffer through hot flashes, low libido, and mood swings.

On today’s show we explore Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While back-to-school time can be a sigh of relief for some parents, for others, it is stressful—dreading parent-teacher conferences about problems in focusing, staying seated, or being disruptive in the classroom. What’s happening in the brain? Lab testing is important in understanding the cause.

Dr. Higgins discusses the physiology of allergies and how to build up immunity to them. Allergies are on the rise, and if your “seasonal” allergies seem to last all year, don’t miss today’s show.

We hear the term depressed used often. With an incredible amount of antidepressant prescriptions being written each year, of course the word is mainstream. After all, it is projected to be the second leading cause of medical disability by the year 2020. But are we really depressed, and if so, what are the factors in our brain contributing to depression? What are the cognitive thoughts that may perpetuate the depressed mood? And, most important, what type of depression are we talking about? Our host addresses these questions from all four pillars of health: the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.

More than likely, everyone has had a blood test at some point in life. What about saliva and urine testing? Have you ever been curious as to why your doctor may order one of those tests instead of blood? On this week’s show, our host explains how blood, saliva, and urine each test for different things, and why different types of tests are important for measuring wellness on a spectrum rather than strictly diagnosing a disease.

What is gluten, and why does everyone want to be free of it? This latest dietary trend is one that has created a niche for itself, but does everyone need to steer clear of gluten? On this week’s show, our host explains what gluten is, what it does in the body, and how you can decide if it’s something that should remain in your diet.