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) 

Having a cold can really ruin your week, especially as it always seams to happen at the worst time. In this episode, we run through common therapies that work, don't work and may work.

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 several great ways to lower your blood pressure without medication 

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) 

A review of the best over the counter options for seasonal allergies:

1) A nasal spray called fluticasone (Flonase)

2) A second generation antihistamine such as cetirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin) or fexofenadine (Allegra) 

Generic options work just as well as name brand options. Be wary of other options as sometimes the risk can outweigh the benefit. 

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) 

A short introduction into what causes seasonal allergies and some lifestyle changes on how to lessen their impact on day to day life. 

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) 

Would switching from a dark beer with dinner to a light beer with dinner result in better sugar control for a Type 2 diabetic? 

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) 

Up Date: Please consider checking out a better version of this with Season 2 Episode 46. 

In this Pilot episode I share some of the common information that anyone thinking about starting sertraline (Zoloft) should know. This is primarily focused towards adults but sertraline can be used in pediatric patients as well. 

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)