Better Medicine

Better Medicine

By Dr. Omar Akhter

Better Medicine is a podcast hosted by Dr. Omar Akhter. In each episode he talks to various experts in the healthcare field about better ways to address chronic disease. Chronic disease so prevalent in the United States and globally, it needs to be tackled in a better way.

05/31/23

22. A Plant-based Diet to Treat and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes with Dr. Janel Gordon

Type 2 Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the Western world. Much of the emphasis in the medical community is based on medications for ‘treating’ Diabetes and oftentimes the discussion of diet and lifestyle gets left behind. In this episoRead more

04/03/23

21. How to Get Super Sleep Even With Sleep Apnea With Dr. Audrey Wells

Millions of Americans suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea or another Sleep-related breathing disorder. Risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, Diabetes, smoking, etc. have all led to a higher incidence of sleep apnea. The diagnosis and treRead more

02/21/23

20. Long Haul COVID and Chronic Pain with Dr. Ramesh Singa

Chronic pain affects so many people in this country and now those numbers are rising due to symptoms from Long COVID. Pain is extremely common after COVID and many patients suffer continued symptoms without effective relief. My guest today deals withRead more

02/07/23

19. The Importance of Preconception Health in Women AND Men with Abby Hand

With our rates of chronic disease rising and particularly affecting our youth, it’s now more important than ever to discuss preconception health. Not only among women but also among MEN too. Men rarely get included in the conversation when it comes tRead more

12/13/22

18. Are Your Implants Causing Your Chronic Disease? With Sarah Phillipe

Medical students don't get taught about breast implant illness. I certainly didn't. The number of women suffering from breast implant illness has really surprised me and came to my attention after I saw a few patients with this illness. It’s somethinRead more

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