Weekly Dose of Wellness

Weekly Dose of Wellness


Latest Episodes

Not Too Young for Joint Replacement
April 04, 2018

In the past, many people younger than 50 interested in joint replacement surgery were told to wait, despite the fact that their quality of life suffered as a result of joint pain. In this podcast, Andrew Wassef, M.D explains that advancements in joint rep

MonaLisa Touch: The New Laser Treatment for Vaginal Rejuvenation
April 04, 2018

MemorialCare Medical Group OBGYN, Dr. Gerardo Bustillo, shares information about MonaLisa Touch Laser Rejuvenation, an effective vaginal rejuvenation technology is used to treat women suffering from symptoms caused by menopause, breast cancer treatments a

What Pediatricians Want Parents to Know about the Flu
January 29, 2018

Influenza also commonly known as the flu, is a serious respiratory disease. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year roughly 200,000 Americans are hospitalized due to flu-related complications, with as many as 49,000 dea

Understanding Kidney Disease
January 23, 2018

What is the function and purpose of your kidneys? Nephrologist, Dr. Gaytri Gandotra discusses kidney disease basics, the signs and symptoms of kidney disease, the relationship between kidney disease and anemia, and how to prevent chronic kidney disease wh

Identifying Serious Anxiety in Your Child
January 23, 2018

Anxiety is treatable, but 80 percent of kids with a diagnosable anxiety disorder are not getting treatment. Anxiety is a normal part of childhood, and every child goes through phases, which is normal. Ioana Pal, PsyD is here to explain how research shows

Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
January 16, 2018

Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure is for people who have been diagnosed with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and are at intermediate or greater risk for open heart surgery. Listen in as Dr. Gault discusses Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (

Treating Congenital Heart Disease
January 14, 2018

Each year, approximately 40,000 babies are born in the United States with a congenital heart defect – making it America’s most common birth defect. Listen in as Saar Danon, MD, medical director, pediatric cardiology and congenital cardiac catheterization,

Women’s Heart Disease Facts: Knowing the Signs and Symptoms
November 15, 2017

It’s a fact that women are more likely to die from heart disease than men.  Cardiovascular disease and stroke cause one in three women’s deaths each year, with an estimated 44 million women in the U.S. affected by cardiovascular diseases. Approximately 80

The Importance of a Low C-Section Rate and Benefits of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
November 14, 2017

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center has the lowest C-Secton rate in Orange County. In this podcast, Tasha V. Kalra, MD discusses the importance of a low c-section rate and benefits of VBAC.

Not Too Young for Joint Replacement
November 14, 2017

In the past, many people younger than 50 interested in joint replacement surgery were told to wait, despite the fact that their quality of life suffered as a result of joint pain. In this podcast, Andrew Wassef, M.D explains that advancements in joint rep