In this video, I share my personal experience with low-dose radiation therapy for osteoarthritis and inflammatory knee pain — a treatment with a long history in Europe that’s now being re-examined in the U.S. as a safe, evidence-based option for chronic orthopedic pain.
Low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) involves the use of very small, precisely targeted doses of radiation — typically one-tenth or less of what’s used in cancer treatment — to reduce inflammation and modulate immune response in joints, tendons, and soft tissues.
Research has shown that these low doses can help relieve pain and improve mobility, often providing durable results without the side effects of steroids or long-term medications. I’m joined by Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist at St. Joseph Cancer Center in Houston, to discuss the science behind this therapy, its mechanisms of action, and the clinical outcomes we’re seeing today for conditions such as:
• Osteoarthritis
• inflammatory knee pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis elbow
• Shoulder and joint pain You’ll also see a glimpse of my own treatment session, as we explore how this “old yet new” approach is helping patients regain comfort, function, and quality of life — without medications or surgery.
Resources: Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist St. Joseph Cancer Center https://drsanjaymehta.com/
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In this video, I share my personal experience with low-dose radiation therapy for osteoarthritis and inflammatory knee pain — a treatment with a long history in Europe that’s now being re-examined in the U.S. as a safe, evidence-based option for chronic orthopedic pain.
Low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) involves the use of very small, precisely targeted doses of radiation — typically one-tenth or less of what’s used in cancer treatment — to reduce inflammation and modulate immune response in joints, tendons, and soft tissues.
Research has shown that these low doses can help relieve pain and improve mobility, often providing durable results without the side effects of steroids or long-term medications. I’m joined by Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist at St. Joseph Cancer Center in Houston, to discuss the science behind this therapy, its mechanisms of action, and the clinical outcomes we’re seeing today for conditions such as:
• Osteoarthritis
• inflammatory knee pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis elbow
• Shoulder and joint pain You’ll also see a glimpse of my own treatment session, as we explore how this “old yet new” approach is helping patients regain comfort, function, and quality of life — without medications or surgery.
Resources: Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist St. Joseph Cancer Center https://drsanjaymehta.com/
We’ve all heard the advice: squeeze a stress ball to strengthen your grip and improve longevity. But the truth is, there’s much more to the story. In this video, I break down what grip strength really tells us about our health — and why it’s not just about your hands. Good grip strength reflects muscle mass, neuromuscular function, and independence as we age. That means the real path forward isn’t squeezing something on the couch — it’s building whole-body strength, eating nutrient-dense foods, getting quality sleep, and creating sustainable habits.
I’ll share:
✔️ Why grip strength is linked to longevity
✔️ How muscle mass, not gadgets, drives better outcomes
✔️ The role of nutrition, exercise, and recovery in healthy aging
✔️ Practical ways to strengthen your body for long-term health Longevity isn’t about quick fixes.
It’s about doing the fundamentals properly — and consistently. Join me as we go beyond the stress ball and into the bigger picture of living well for the long run.
Empowering Midlife Wellness with Dr. Susan
In this video, I share my personal experience with low-dose radiation therapy for osteoarthritis and inflammatory knee pain — a treatment with a long history in Europe that’s now being re-examined in the U.S. as a safe, evidence-based option for chronic orthopedic pain.
Low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) involves the use of very small, precisely targeted doses of radiation — typically one-tenth or less of what’s used in cancer treatment — to reduce inflammation and modulate immune response in joints, tendons, and soft tissues.
Research has shown that these low doses can help relieve pain and improve mobility, often providing durable results without the side effects of steroids or long-term medications. I’m joined by Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist at St. Joseph Cancer Center in Houston, to discuss the science behind this therapy, its mechanisms of action, and the clinical outcomes we’re seeing today for conditions such as:
• Osteoarthritis
• inflammatory knee pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis elbow
• Shoulder and joint pain You’ll also see a glimpse of my own treatment session, as we explore how this “old yet new” approach is helping patients regain comfort, function, and quality of life — without medications or surgery.
Resources: Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist St. Joseph Cancer Center https://drsanjaymehta.com/
