Dr. Joe Galati Podcast

Dr Joe Galati

A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Joe Galati was raised in a family where good nutrition and family were ways of life. Today, his practice, Liver Specialists of Texas and the Metabolic Liver Center (Fatty Liver Disease Clinic), is devoted to the care of patients with all facets of liver diseases, obesity, fatty liver, and related disorders. Based in Houston, Texas, Dr.Galati is an expert “physician-communicator”, and brings his listeners the information they need to to get on a healthy path to wellness, understand what’s needed to remain healthy, with a solid foundation of food and nutrition. Each week he is joined by experts from around the world to shed light on these important topics to keep America healthy. Since 2003, Dr. Galati has created consumer-oriented radio programming on health and wellness, producing and hosting “Your Health First,” a one-hour radio program each weekend, heard on iHeart Radio’s 740 am KTRH. When he’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Galati is an avid photographer and is a member of Entrepreneur’s Organization, supporting entrepreneurs in all corners of the world.

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Increased Alcohol Abuse

Increased Alcohol Abuse

Dr. Joe Galati last week was on the radio with Frank Morano on THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT. The show airs every evening between 1:00-5:00 a.m. EST on 77-WABC out of New York. Dr. Galati was discussing new data from the CDC on increased deaths from alcohol over the past few years.A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealing a significant increase in alcohol-related deaths in the United States, with nearly 500 Americans dying each day in 2021. The spike began during the Covid pandemic and continued to rise after lockdowns in 2020. The study highlights a higher death rate among men but a quicker increase among women. Factors contributing to the surge include pandemic stress and increased availability of alcohol through home-delivery services. Binge drinking is also on the rise, particularly among middle-aged adults. Policy suggestions to address this issue include increasing alcohol prices through taxes, limiting sales, and promoting counseling. Additionally, new research is linking alcohol use even in moderation to harmful effects on health, debunking previous beliefs about the health benefits of alcohol, including red wine.Links to alcohol related sites:Frank Morano Podcast Increase Deaths from Alcohol Excess Alcohol Use Binge DrinkingAlcohol Related Death Impact Drinking GuidelinesWhere to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Increased Alcohol Abuse

Increased Alcohol Abuse

Dr. Joe Galati last week was on the radio with Frank Morano on THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT. The show airs every evening between 1:00-5:00 a.m. EST on 77-WABC out of New York. Dr. Galati was discussing new data from the CDC on increased deaths from alcohol over the past few years.A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealing a significant increase in alcohol-related deaths in the United States, with nearly 500 Americans dying each day in 2021. The spike began during the Covid pandemic and continued to rise after lockdowns in 2020. The study highlights a higher death rate among men but a quicker increase among women. Factors contributing to the surge include pandemic stress and increased availability of alcohol through home-delivery services. Binge drinking is also on the rise, particularly among middle-aged adults. Policy suggestions to address this issue include increasing alcohol prices through taxes, limiting sales, and promoting counseling. Additionally, new research is linking alcohol use even in moderation to harmful effects on health, debunking previous beliefs about the health benefits of alcohol, including red wine.Links to alcohol related sites:Frank Morano Podcast Increase Deaths from Alcohol Excess Alcohol Use Binge DrinkingAlcohol Related Death Impact Drinking GuidelinesWhere to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colon Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.This week, Dr. Dang Nguyen joins Dr. Galati discussing the strategies to screen for colon cancer.Colon Cancer knowledge facts:Colon CA Stats 2024:106,000 new colon CA cases46,000 new rectal CA cases53,000 deaths (8.6% all CA deaths)**Younger people increasing CRC by 1-2%/yearLifetime risk: 1/23 men; 1/25 femaleColon Cancer ranks as the #2 cancer death case, behind lung CA (breast is #4)Risk Factors:Overweight/obeseT2DMDiet (red meat/pork/processed meats/grilling/frying/low fiber)SmokingAlcohol useRace (American Indian/Alaska/European Jews)Personal hx of polypsInflammatory bowel diseaseRadiation to the abdomenFamily history colon cancer or polypsInherited genetic syndromeWhere to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fatty Liver and Heart Disease

Fatty Liver and Heart Disease

Over the past several weeks, we have been highlighting the connection between fatty liver and heart disease. This is a topic that we feel is not receiving enough discussion. The majority of individuals with fatty liver suffer from a constellation of disorders which is called metabolic syndrome. Within metabolic syndrome, patients have truncal obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol or triglycerides. This particular risk profile put you at high risk for the development of fatty liver but also for serious heart disease.Patients with fatty liver have a far more aggressive form of heart disease, with the increased risk of fatal complications in the event of a heart attack. In many cases, both the patient and primary care physicians underestimate the cardiovascular risk associated with fatty liver disease and unfortunately ignore these risk factors.This past week’s episode of Your Health First highlighted this discussion. We had Dr. Mazen Noureddin, an expert in fatty liver and fatty liver research, as well as Dr. Randeep Suneja, and acclaimed cardiologist here in Houston. Together they outlined the nature of the public health risk, and steps to take to combat it.Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#MealPrep for Health

#MealPrep for Health

Dr. Sudha Kodali was recently a guest on Your Health First with Dr. Joe Galati. Dr. Kodali is a hepatologist at Houston Methodist Hospital and is a favorite contributor to the program.With Dr. Kodali, we discussed the benefits of home cooking, and strategies to accomplish this while trying to manage busy work and family schedules. Considering the increasing rates in childhood obesity, as well as the continued concern for obesity in adults, cooking at home and controlling the ingredients, is a most important first Step to regaining control.The major concern with childhood and adult obesity relates to the development of chronic disease including fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, elevated cholesterol, kidney disease, cancer, and premature death.Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#Longevity Recommendations

#Longevity Recommendations

Dr. Joe Galati this week on Your Health First shares a few ideas on longevity.Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mediterranean Diet Explained

Mediterranean Diet Explained

This week we share with you the Mediterranean diet. Dr. Joe Galati is joined by Lauren Mahesri, Registered Dietitian at Liver Specialists of Texas. She will share with everybody the elements of a Mediterranean diet which include fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, nuts, legumes, citrus, good fats, fish, and of course extra virgin olive oil. Data from around the world indicates that those that follow a Mediterranean diet have the least amount of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and chronic disease.Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health Planning for 2024

Health Planning for 2024

This week on the radio, doctor Galati talked about Wellness strategies for the upcoming year in 2024. The key take away is that everybody has a good understanding of various health metrics including your weight and body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, liver chemistries, and blood glucose.Good health never happens by accident. Wellness is something that is the result of paying attention to your own health details, and commitment to a healthy lifestyle.Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Woman's Heart Health

Woman's Heart Health

Dr. Stephanie Coulter from Texas Heart Institute joined Dr. Joe Galati this week on the radio discussing heart health in women. Dr. Coulter is the Director of the Women’s Center for Heart & Vascular Health, the Director of Cardiology Education, and the Program Director of the THI Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship. Links of Interest:Heart Health from Texas Heart InstituteBMI CalculatorKeeping Your Heart Healthy VideoWhere to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coronary Calcium Score

Coronary Calcium Score

#coronarycalciumscoreA Listener Calls InThis past week on Your Health First, Paul, a listener from New Jersey, called into the broadcast, and shared his recent experience with the results of his coronary calcium score. The tests results showed a very high calcium score, putting Paul at risk for a cardiac event-such as a heart attack. Joining us on the program was Dr. James Wilson, a cardiologist in the Texas Medical Center, in Houston.Dr. Wilson explained the various risk factors for cardiovascular disease, as well as possible symptoms to be aware of. Next steps for Paul we discussed.Suggested LinksAmerican Heart Fact PageTexas Heart Institute: Do I Need a Calcium ScoreCDC: Heart Disease and StrokeWhere to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Window into Your Health and Wellness

Window into Your Health and Wellness

This week on the radio, Dr. Galati invited his sister Celeste to comment on our health and wellness as we age, paying attention to our parents. In a sense, our parent are a window into our future. What diseased did they suffer from? What can we/you do now to intervene early and lower your risks. A lively discussion between brother and sister and they sort out a strategy for themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fatty Liver Information

Fatty Liver Information

Natalie Amante, Physician Assistant, joined Dr. Galati this past weekend discussing fatty liver disease. Natalie is a PA-C at Liver Specialists of Texas, located in Houston, Texas.Fatty Liver, also called Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) is a leading cause of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Answers to Heart Disease

Answers to Heart Disease

Dr. Joseph Rogers, CEO and President of Texas Heart Institute, joined Dr. Galati recently on his weekly radio program, sharing his thoughts on heart disease. Dr. Rogers spoke about risk factors for heart, disease, and lifestyle changes that can be made to reduce the progression of heart disease, as well as its associated mortality.Information on Dr. Rogers is available here, along with information about the Texas Heart Institute.Information from the American Heart AssociationHealthy EatingHeart Attack and Stroke SymptomsYour Cholesterol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cost of Wellness with Jackie DeAngelis

Cost of Wellness with Jackie DeAngelis

This week we dedicate our program to the "Cost of Wellness". Jackie DeAngelis from Fox Business Network and John Grover from Grover Planning and Investing at Raymond James join the discussion.Without your health, you are jeopardizing your financial prosperity. Higher medical costs, reduced income and job advancement, earlier retirement, disability, and an overall decline in your financial outlook develop with chronic illness.Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prostate Cancer and Diet

Prostate Cancer and Diet

This week on the radio, we discuss a study looking at prostate cancer progression and a plant based diet. No surprise, the plan based diet slowed down the cancer growth. We fully endorse a plant based diet for overall health and wellness.Check out our latest webinar series replay where we discussed nutrition, FODMAP diet and intestinal gas, and the intestinal microbiome. The American Heart Association posted an excellent page on the 8 Essentials of Health. Simple and straight forward, following these guidelines will result in better health.#iheartradio#talkradio#prostatecancer#nutrition#plantbased#webinar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#Fentanyl Crisis

#Fentanyl Crisis

#Fentanyl accounts for 67% of overdose deaths in the past year, with over 100,000 people in the United states dying of drug overdose or drug poisoning. The fentanyl crisis is truly the number one public health crisis that America faces. Many of these deaths are related to fentanyl being mixed in with other illegal drugs like heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana. It's being found that many users are completely unaware that they are actually being exposed to fentanyl. Small amounts of fentanyl can be toxic causing death.George Joseph, founder and CEO of Positive Recovery Centers based in Houston TX, joins us today on the radio. George shares his lifetime of experience in addiction and recovery, and gives his advice on this very serious and complex problem.Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here.#drugoverdose#addiction#talkradio#siriusxm#podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next Level Chef Talks Food

Next Level Chef Talks Food

Personal Chef Chris Spinosa, who is on Season 2 of Fox's Next Level Chef, joins Dr. Joe Galati on the radio. They discussed food, cooking, and how not to overthink the fear of cooking. Chris shares his Chef journey, and the joy he gets from preparing food for his clients in West Palm Beach, Florida.Chris Spinosa and the Next Level Chef contestants will air on Fox following Super Bowl Sunday, February 12th. Follow Chris on TicTok and Instagram to keep up to date on his latest posts.Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelDr. Galati on InstagramPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here.#personalchef#nextlevelchef#homecooking#nutrition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a FODMAP Diet?

What is a FODMAP Diet?

So what is a FODMAP diet? FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols, which are short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that the small intestine absorbs poorly. Some people experience digestive distress after eating them. Some of the symptoms that people may develop, if they are intolerant of these foods high in fodmap, include stomach bloating and distention, intestinal gas and flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, and cramps.With a low FODMAP diet, you are eliminating foods that are high in FODMAP. Once your intestinal symptoms improve, it would be appropriate to slowly resume their consumption to see which one of these foods causes you intestinal problems. If you're fortunate to identify these foods, you would want to avoid or limit them while not worrying too much about the other foods that aren't problematic for you.In this podcast, I speak with Lauren Mahesri, registered dietitian with Liver Specialists of Texas. Lauren will outline the approach to intestinal gas, the low FODMAP diet, the pros and cons of such a diet, and how to approach certain food sensitivities. For more information on FODMAP diet and foods that are both high and low, follow the links that we include for you below.FODMAP FoodsIntestinal GasIrritable Bowel SyndromeHigh and Low FODMAP Foods#fodmap#intestinalgas#liverspecialistsoftexas#nutrition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liver Liver Donor Transplant: Robotic Surgery

Liver Liver Donor Transplant: Robotic Surgery

#livertransplant#roboticsurgery#houstonmethodist#liveliverdonationThis podcast discusses robotic surgery, specifically robotic surgery for live liver donor transplant. The two experts that are with me in the studio today are Dr. Yee Lee Cheah and Dr. Caroline Simon. Both are transplant surgeons that are at Houston Methodist Hospital and the JC Walter Jr Transplant Center. Doctors Cheah and Simon, who are both experienced experts in robotic liver surgery, share their years of insight and experience speaking about the expanding role of robotic surgery in liver transplantation. They discuss in detail the benefits of robotic surgery, and how having such a program at Houston Methodist Hospital will increase the availability of liver transplant for those that are in most need of liver transplant.Make sure you follow our #podcast so that you never miss a new episode and the timely information that we share with our listeners and followers.To reach Drs Cheah and Simon for a consultation, call Houston Methodist Hospital at 713.441.5451.Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Career Success and Wellness Success?

Career Success and Wellness Success?

This week we share with you a brief podcast episode which came from this past Sunday evening. On the radio, I talked about the various mentoring activities I been involved in over the past several years, working with high school students through young entrepreneur's. The theme of personal and business success is commitment, a sincere desire to achieve, put in the time, and do not take any shortcuts. It dawned on me that these same methodologies applied to your own good health. To remain healthy, you need to remain committed. You also need a sincere approach to your own health and not take shortcuts. Just like working towards a successful career takes time, not putting in the time for her own health is associated with less than adequate results.Feel free to share this podcast with those you feel would benefit most. Of course we want you to follow us along on your favorite podcast site making sure you never miss a single episode.#personalsuccess#personalwellness#healthcarementoring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#Stroke Prevention

#Stroke Prevention

Suffering a #stroke is a devastating medical complication. In this #podcast, we go over the various symptoms of stroke, the need to act quickly and initiate emergency medical services, and the risk factors of stroke. The hope is that after listening to this segment, you can make the necessary changes to reduce your risk of developing stroke.The risk factors for stroke include the following:· a prior transient ischemic attack· high blood pressure· diabetes· obesity· smokingThe symptoms of a stroke may include:· headache· blurred vision· unsteady gait· slurred speech· arm or leg weakness· confusionIndividuals that are experiencing these symptoms need to follow the acronym FAST which stands for: Facial weakness - Arm weakness – Speech difficulty – Time (call 911 immediately). Following these general guidelines will ensure the greatest chance of survival and limited brain damage. delay in accessing the emergency medical system is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Information from the CDC on stroke is available here.Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-upMedical Practice: Liver Specialists of TexasDr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself SickFacebook: Dr. Joe GalatiDr. Galati's YouTube ChannelPlease send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.