Dr. Cindy: Recent Episodes
Dr. Cindy - Family Physician
Dr. Cindy Cedillo, family physician, dives into the world of podcasts to dispel the health misinformation that fills our social media feeds and bring empathetic medical insights into your home. Dr. Cindy and her expert guests will bust health myths, open the curtain to the healthcare industry and take you to the front lines of Latino Health.
Dr. Cindy has encountered machismo in both the ER and clinic settings. Growing up as a Latina in Houston's north side, she is familiar with the mentality the proud men of her community have In today's podcast, she talks about the devastating effects toxic masculinity can have on the health of men and how it compromises the family unit.
Dr. Cindy explains how patients can take control of their health through communication and consent. Most patients don't know that most treatments are at their discretion, and this can be a real problem in the Latino community where cultural barriers can impact healthcare.
Dr. Cindy's first dive into the world of podcasting explores latino health in America. Joining her for the first episode is her husband, Producer Ray. In this epidose, Dr. Cindy discusses:
- How to correctly use vapor rub
- Why going outside with wet hair is a bad idea
- Kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies
- Insulin and diabetes
- Why chicken soup is beneficial
- And why vaccines are not offered at every health care provider