Dr. Ricardo

Dr. Ricardo

Ricardo is a Colombian-native physician specializing in musculoskeletal medicine, arthritis care, and performing arts medicine, known for his personalized, supportive approach. As a former opera singer, he combines medical expertise with firsthand experience to help clients optimize their health and prevent injuries.

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Dr. Ricardo
  • 2 Min Supporting A Loved One With Type 1 Diabetes

    Discover ways to help a loved one manage T1D while strengthening your relationship.

    ☑ T1D Awareness
    ☑ Condition Management Support

    ✎ Pro Tip: Sometimes the small areas of support can make the biggest impact. Offering to help with tasks like cooking, cleaning, or running errands can make a b...

  • 2 Min Supporting A Loved One With Type 2 Diabetes

    Support loved ones with T2D by encouraging healthy habits, offering emotional support, and staying informed.

    ☑ T2D Awareness
    ☑ Daily Management Techniques
    ☑ Boosted Relationships & Communication

    ✎ Pro Tip: Gentle physical activity such as walking, cycling, yoga, and swimming are beneficial for...

  • 2 Min Supporting A Loved One With Heart Disease

    Learn ways to encourage healthy habits and navigate heart disease together.

    ☑ Heart Health Awareness
    ☑ Daily Lifestyle Modifications
    ☑ Heart Healthy Choices

    ✎ Pro Tip: Learn the symptoms of a heart attack so that you can be prepared for an emergency.

    *The program is intended for general info...

  • 2 Min Overcoming Addiction Relapse & Getting Back On Track

    Support yourself and your loved ones through the emotional and physical challenges of a relapse.

    ☑ Enhanced Emotional Support
    ☑ Boosted Compassion & Care
    ☑ Improved Addiction Strategies

    ✎ Pro Tip: If you feel tempted to relapse, try the HALT method. This stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Ti...

  • 2 Min Supporting A Loved One Struggling With Addiction

    Help a loved one navigate addiction through compassion, support, and understanding.

    ☑ Addiction Disease Awareness
    ☑ Boosted Compassion & Care
    ☑ Boundary Setting Skills

    ✎ Learn The Facts: Understand that supporting your loved one is not the same as enabling them.

    *The program is intended for ...

  • 2 Min Understanding Triggers & Building Healthy Habits

    Understanding your smoking triggers can help you to replace them with healthy coping skills.

    ☑ Reduced Triggers
    ☑ New Positive Habits
    ☑ Improved Mood

    ✎ Pro Tip: Removing smoking reminders such as lighters or ashtrays from your home can help to reduce urges to smoke.

    *The program is intended ...

  • 2 Min Understanding NRT

    Learn about the multiple methods of Nicotine Replacement Therapy to help you curb smoking urges and withdrawal symptoms.

    ☑ Nicotine Replacement Therapy Awareness
    ☑ Enhanced Respiratory Health
    ☑ Reduced Smoking Urges

    ✎ Learn The Science: NRT is not safe for pregnant women, breastfeeding women,...

  • 2 Min Combining NRT With Behavioral Support

    Learn about the multiple methods of Nicotine Replacement Therapy to help you curb smoking urges and withdrawal symptoms.

    ☑ New Coping Strategies
    ☑ Improved Thought Behavior
    ☑ Reduced Smoking Urges

    ✎ Learn The Facts: People in recovery from substance use disorders are more likely to stay sober...

  • 2 Min Different Methods To Quit Smoking

    The thought of quitting smoking can seem overwhelming or scary. Learn about methods to both help you quit and support your mental health at the same time.

    ☑ Improved Lung Health
    ☑ Boosted Emotional Support
    ☑ Enhanced Coping Mechanisms

    ✎ Pro Tip: Celebrate your milestones! Be proud of all of the...

  • 2 Min What Happens When You Quit Smoking

    Embrace the physical benefits of a smoke free life!

    ☑ Improved Lung Health
    ☑ Disease Risk Reduction
    ☑ Boosted Physical Wellbeing

    ✎ Learn The Facts: Quitting smoking reduces your risk of developing 12 different kinds of cancer. It includes: Acute myeloid leukemia, and cancer in the lung, bladder...

  • 2 Min Understanding Spinal Stenosis

    Understand the causes of spinal stenosis and ways to find relief in daily life.

    ☑ Reduced Spinal Pressure
    ☑ Pain & Symptom Management
    ☑ Boosted Mobility

    ✎ Learn The Facts: Studies show that receiving acupuncture treatments can reduce painful symptoms of spinal stenosis.

    *The program is intend...

  • 2 Min Managing Degenerative Disc Disease

    Understand how degenerative disc disease occurs, and its correlation to other spinal conditions.

    ☑ Degenerative Disc Disease Awareness
    ☑ Co Occurring Back Conditions
    ☑ Spinal Relief Techniques

    ✎ Learn The Facts: Common symptoms of degenerative disc disease also include neck pain and stiffness, ...

  • 2 Min What Is Lupus?

    Understand the autoimmune complexities of lupus, its impact on multiple organ systems, and management techniques.

    ☑ Improved Lupus Understanding
    ☑ Lifestyle Management Plans
    ☑ Reduced Organ Damage

    ✎ Pro Tip: Lupus often involves the production of autoantibodies against double-stranded DNA, whic...

  • 2 Min Navigating Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Learn about ways to help your loved one with ASD thrive, and meet their unique needs.

    ☑ Caregiving & Support Strategies
    ☑ ASD Awareness
    ☑ Improved Communication Skills

    ✎ Learn The Facts: An estimated 75 million people worldwide have autism.

    *The program is intended for general information purp...

  • 2 Min What Is Multiple Sclerosis?

    Examine how multiple sclerosis affects the central nervous system and learn about actions that slow disease progression and improve quality of life.

    ☑ MS Symptom Awareness
    ☑ Improved Symptom Monitoring
    ☑ Enhanced Neurological Function

    ✎ Learn The Facts: There are four main types of MS: relapsin...

  • 2 Min Living With Vision Impairment

    Navigate life when experiencing vision loss and strengthen your independence by exploring adaptive techniques and tools.

    ☑ Enhanced Eye Health
    ☑ Visual Adaptation Strategies
    ☑ Boosted Daily Functioning

    ✎ Learn The Facts: Quitting smoking, managing diabetes, and controlling blood pressure can he...

  • 2 Min Parkinson's Disease Explained

    Explore strategies for reducing symptoms, maintaining independence, and improving quality of life when living with Parkinson's Disease.

    ☑ Early Detection Techniques
    ☑ Gentle Exercise Treatments
    ☑ Enhanced Emotional Support

    ✎ Learn The Facts: The risk of developing Parkinson's increases with age...

  • 2 Min Understanding Hearing Loss

    Explore the mechanisms behind hearing loss, discover a variety of corrective technologies, and learn preventive steps to protect your auditory system.

    ☑ Communication With Assistive Devices
    ☑ Boosted Mental Health
    ☑ Improved Quality Of Life

    ✎ Pro Tip: Research shows that untreated hearing loss ...

  • 2 Min Herniated Discs & Spinal Health

    Learn about herniated discs, a common factor when contributing to back pain and discomfort.

    ☑ Herniated Disk Awareness
    ☑ Boosted Mobility & Flexibility
    ☑ Back Pain Causes

    ✎ Pro Tip: Ice and heat therapy can offer relief when dealing with a painful herniated disc. Applying heat to the impacted a...

  • 2 Min Life After Amputation

    Explore the physical and emotional adaptations necessary for a fulfilling post-amputation life, including advancements in prosthetics.

    ☑ Enhanced Mobility
    ☑ Strengthened Emotional Resilience
    ☑ Boosted Rehabilitation Strategies

    ✎ Pro Tip: Many next-generation prosthetic limbs use myoelectric se...

  • 1 Min What Is Dementia?

    Learn the basics of dementia and how it develops within the brain.

    ☑ Increased Dementia Awareness
    ☑ Alzheimer's Disease Understanding
    ☑ Brain Health Knowledge

    ✎ Learn The Facts: Over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common form.

    *The prog...

  • 2 Min Understanding The Stages Of Dementia

    Dementia progresses through several stages, from mild cognitive impairment to severe decline.

    ☑ Increased Dementia Awareness
    ☑ Boosted Empathy
    ☑ Sign & Symptom Awareness

    ✎ Learn The Facts: Different types of dementia, like Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia, may present with slightly dif...

  • 2 Min Preventing Cognitive Decline With Dementia

    While dementia cannot be prevented, there are active steps you can take to reduce its progression.

    ☑ Reduced Progression Of Dementia
    ☑ Improved Brain Activity
    ☑ Symptom Understanding

    ✎ Pro Tip: Smoking and drinking alcohol are both linked to an increased risk of dementia. If dementia is starti...

  • 2 Min Creating A Dementia Friendly Home Environment

    A dementia-friendly home is designed to reduce confusion and promote safety and independence.

    ☑ Home Safety Methods
    ☑ Boosted Caregiving Skills
    ☑ Enhanced Dementia Support

    ✎ Pro Tip: Avoid frequently moving furniture or making other noticeable changes. This can be stressful and confusing to you...