Driftless HealthCast

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey is joined by Gideon Wolbrink who provided some field reseach on what beverages many high schoolers are drinking. They cover the suprising amount of sugar in these beverages as well as caffeine content. At the end, they make a case for drinking more water and getting more sleep.

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 how to prevent "Runner's Toe". Even if you don't run, learn how to prevent nail pain and bleeding with this episode. They also describe the last resort of changing how you lace your shoes as demonstrated in this link.

https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/blog/how-to-tie-your-laces.html

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)

When to treat high cholesterol with medicine is a common question. In this episode Dr. Tookey and Dr. Wolbrink talk about "the ASCVD score" and how it is calculated. Many patients will use this tool when talking with their health care provider to determine if they should start a medicine to lower their cholesterol and lessen their risk of heart disease or stroke. They also address who should NOT use it in their decesion making.

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. Wolbrink and Dr. Tookey each share three thoughs on how to maximize benifit from a New Years Resolution.

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)

The college semester doesn't always end smoothly. If you are a college student who had a rough end to the semester or maybe have a friend or family member in that situation this is the episode for you. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey is joined by Margaret Ho, Academic Counseler from Western Technical College. We cover what to do when things aren't going well. Who can help and what resources are available? Is dropping a class something to consider? Academic withdrawal even?

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. Tookey and Dr. Wolbrink talk about help your provider figure out those tricky medical conditions that seam to come and go. Examples include occasionaly cough, headaches, abdominal discomfort and intermittent pain. By listening to this episode, we hope to give you an idea of what to watch for and write down to get the most out of your visit with your 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. Tookey and Dr. Wolbrink talk about how to prevent sun damage which can lead to early aging appearance of the skin. They also review some over the counter options that can help reverse wrinkles, brown spots, red blemishes and other skin damage and in general promote healthy skin as we age

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. Tookey and Dr. Wolbrink talk about when and if someone can workout when under the weather vs situations where they should take time off to rest and recover.

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)

Cold and flu season is here. In this episode Dr. Tookey reviews some options like saline rinses and over the counter medicines to help someone experiencing stuffiness and difficulty breathing through their nose from an infection.

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. Zach April returns to review the SSRI's. These are some of the best treatment options for mood. We talk about what to expect in general with these medications and review some of the individual medicines including sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac) and escitalopram (Lexapro) to name a few.

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)