Driftless HealthCast

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink review some of their recommendations on what to look for in a Primary Care Provider.

A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast)

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink review some over the counter medicines to try if the lifestyle changes in part 1 aren't enough.

A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast)

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink review some of the anatomy related to heartburn and more importantly some lifestyle changes to make to improve symptoms.

A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast)

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey asks Dr. Rose Wolbrink to share some of the evidence behind the safety with COVID vaccination for individuals 12 and up as well as how she approached the conversation with her children.

A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast)

Additional Resources: https://healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/The-Science-Behind-the-COVID-19-Vaccine-Parent-FAQs.aspx

In part 2of a 2 part series, Dr. Rose Wolbrink and Dr. Christopher Tookey review methods to avoid sun burns with proper clothing choice and sunscreen application

A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast)

In part 1 of a 2 part series, Dr. Rose Wolbrink and Dr. Christopher Tookey review why sunscreen is essential both to avoid the pain of sunburns and prevent long term skin damage.

A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast)

Over the Counter Ibuprofen and Naproxen are wonderful medicines with so many uses. But, there are some things to keep in mind to use them safely. In this episode, Rose Wolbrink, M.D. and Christopher Tookey, M.D. break down what all patients should know before using these medicines

A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast)

In this episode, we review the foods that provide the most salt in the average American diet and a few tips to reduce your salt intake to the recommended 2300 mg per day.

A disclaimer, I'm providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast)

In this episode, we review some preventative strategies to avoid picking up any hitchhikers outdoors. We also discuss how to remove Ticks and whether to talk to your provider about Lyme prophylaxis

A disclaimer, I'm providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast)

High cholesterol numbers can lead to increased risk of heart disease and stroke. In this episode, we review some lifestyle changes that can optimize your cholesterol hopefully without medicines

A disclaimer, I'm providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast)