Doctor Higgins

Charlie Sheen: Healthy or Unhealthy? Lent: The Perfect Time to Detoxify Your Body, Mind and Spirit , YMCA Healthy Kids Day Initiative

Doctor Higgins — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 15:57:25 +0000

Charlie Sheen has been everywhere that a media outlet exists this week. Dr Higgins discusses her four pillar system in viewing Mr. Sheen’s latest life choices, and discusses how unhealthy it is for him and everyone around him. Conversely, Dr Higgins talks about Healthy Kids Day, a YMCA initiative, which is the perfect example of how you, your family and the community can share a healthy lifestyle while having fun and becoming a healthier, happier person. Lastly, she talks about Lent, the perfect time to detoxify your body, mind and spirit and suggests ways to realistically become healthier as a result. Healthy Kids Day, a YMCA initiative is a grass roots event.

The A to Z on ADD, ADHD

Doctor Higgins — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:55:43 +0000

The who, what, where, when and why of ADD and ADHD are the topisc of today’s show. Dr. Higgins describes the need to objectively document the specific brain chemicals which are creating the ADD and ADHD diagnosis. She passionately talks about treatment options along with daily behavioral action steps to incorporate into you or your child’s day. If ADD or ADHD is a problem in your life or the life of a loved one, this is a must listen!

Jack LaLanne, 17 Day Diet, Flat Belly Diet, Viktor Frankl

Doctor Higgins — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:53:58 +0000

This week Dr. Higgins offers a tribute to the late Jack LaLanne, the original health and fitness guru. She discusses the craze of the highly publicized 17 Day Diet along with The Flat Belly Diet and discusses weight loss strategies which offer long term success. Lastly, she offers a suggestion for the intellectual pillar of your life: Viktor Frankl’s 1946 book, Man’s Search for Meaning.

Your Heart Health; Metabolic Syndrome and Start Strong Atlanta

Doctor Higgins — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:28:58 +0000

This week Dr. Higgins talks about metabolic syndrome and how it relates to your heart health and another topic of heart health: teen dating violence. Half of the population has either high blood pressure or unhealthy cholesterol levels. We are not doing enough to control the risks associated with either serious problem. Dr. Higgins talks about a simple at home test which assesses your risk, and should be a part of your routine. She has the pleasure of interviewing Marie Mitchell of the Start Strong Atlanta program. The program at the Jane Fonda Center at Emory University School of Medicine is a national initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to prevent and end violence and abuse. Both of these problems are part of our health picture and must be addressed. Taking action can change your health!

February is Heart Health Month

Doctor Higgins — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:57:38 +0000

In February, it’s all about the heart. We think of Valentine’s Day and Heart Health! This week Dr. Higgins explores your heart health by looking at your heart physically. But, she doesn’t stop there. She looks at your heart emotionally, intellectually as well as spiritually. She brings it all together and opens our minds and hearts to the fact that it’s all connected; body, mind and spirit. Her guest is Nicole Davis, a single mom, who is the perfect example of how one day you can wake up and find yourself in the ER, an event which can change your life forever. With cardio vascular disease being the number one killer and it being preventable, this is a must listen! Don’t miss a beat.

Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder

Doctor Higgins — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 23:37:46 +0000

As always, Dr. Higgins tells it like it is. This week is no different when she talks about depression and seasonal affective disorder. By 2020, the second leading cause of medical disability will be depression. That’s only nine years away! So, do we sit here and wait for that to happen and say-”told you so,” or do we start to make changes today? Listen to Dr. Higgins give you reasons as to why this happens along with realistic solutions that you can begin to apply today. Don’t be a statistic!

Opting Out of PE and The Obesity Epidemic and Your Brain Health

Doctor Higgins — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:36:50 +0000

An ABC news story uncovered the fact that: Despite The Obesity Epidemic, More and More Kids Are Opting Out Of Phys Ed Class-or better yet-taking it on line has Dr. Higgins fired up! That should make you shake your head. This is the first generation that will not outlive their parents. PLEASE wake up America! She then goes on to talk about brain health and how you can change yours for the better by following her action plan. If you have a brain-this is a must listen.

New Years Resolutions

Doctor Higgins — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:35:40 +0000

Year after year the number one and number two New Year’s Resolutions are to lose weight and be healthier. WHY is it that we have the same resolutions year after year? I’ll tell you why! It’s because we never have a “game plan” going into it which is realistic and has attainable goals. In other words, we set our selves up for failure. Dr. Higgins gives you reasons why you have been unsuccessful, and how to successfully jump over those hurdles. She has a game plan to make 2011 the year you actually love yourself enough to accomplish your health goals.

Daily Health – Your Habits Are Your Health

Doctor Higgins — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:55:09 +0000

This week Dr. Higgins discusses your health and how is it effected on a daily basis. She talks about the parts you can control as well as those you can’t…….how to be in the world but not be a part of the negativity. It’s about balancing all the pillars of your health.

Liz Claiborne Domestic Violence-It’s Time To Talk Day, To Eat Or Not To Eat-Health Benefits of Eggs, Airplane Air and Safety, Artificial vs. Live Christmas Trees

Doctor Higgins — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:57:15 +0000

Liz Claiborne Headquarters in NYC invites Dr. Higgins to be a broadcast journalist at the renowned, “It’s Time To Talk Day.” She discusses domestic violence issues with numerous authorities, victims, politicians, research scientists, corporate leaders and unveils this tragic, yet all too common behavior at it’s root. She has the opportunity to discuss what’s behind this behavior along with dating abuse and its relationship to technology. Awareness is the first step to making a change. She switches gears and talks about the health benefits of eating eggs, along with the quality of airplane air and your health.