Dr. Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD, MPH
Johns Hopkins University Associate, preventative medicine practitioner, epidemiology, author, executive wellness, and MD Consultant.
All Topics discussed by Dr. Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD, MPH
Topics discussed by Dr. Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD, MPH in books and podcast appearances.
Eyes
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Eyes are the window to the soul, as they say. The human eye is an amazing organ that allows us to see and appreciate the world around us. Each eye is...
Nose
Pay attention to what may be right under your nose... The nose is the most protruding part of the face and is very important for facial recognition. The nose is also involved in olfaction or the sense of...
Cardiovascular Health Issues
Proactively care for your heart... The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart and blood vessels. It is responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the body...
High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
Keep calm, you want to control your blood pressure... Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries is higher than it...
Arrhythmia
Feel the beat... Arrhythmia, also known as an irregular heartbeat, is a condition in which the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular pattern. It is a...
Asthma
Take it one breath at a time... Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma can be mild or severe, and it can...
Gastroenterology Health Issues
Keep your digestive system working like clockwork! Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. The digestive system includes the gastrointestinal (GI)...
IBS
Relieve the discomfort... IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. Symptoms...
IBD
Improve your quality of life... IBD (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. The two most common types of IBD are...
Obesity
Make changes in your lifestyle and diet... Obesity has become a major health problem in the United States. More than two-thirds of adults and one-third of children are considered obese or...
Diabetes
Monitor your diabetes! Diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough...
Dermatological Health Issues
Be comfortable in your own skin! There are many different types of dermatological health issues that can affect people of all ages. Some common skin conditions include acne, eczema,...
Headaches and Migraines
Give your head a rest... There are many different types of headaches, and migraines are just one type. Migraines may be caused by a number of different factors, including...
Men's Health
Take care of your body, it's the only one you have! Men's health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, as experienced by men, and not merely the absence of disease or...
Women's Health
Health is wealth! Women's health refers to the health of women, which includes physical, mental, and social well-being. In order to maintain their health, women need...
Therapies
What therapy are you in the mood for? Therapies play an important role in pain management, recovery, and rejuvenation. Some common types of therapies used to treat pain include: Pain...
Biomarkers
Enhance your understanding for your biochemical, cellular, genetic, and imaging biomarkers! Biomarkers are objective, measurable indicators of a biological or pathological process that can be used to assess the efficacy of a therapeutic...
Metabolic Syndrome
Lower your risk factors... Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors that increase your chance of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The main risk factors...
Inflammation
Don't inflame the situation! Inflammation is a natural process the body uses to heal itself. It is the immune system’s response to infection or injury. However, when...