Everything Your Doc Wants You To Know

By Lindsey Dahl & Kirsten Juhl

Science & Medicine Health Self-Help Medicine Fitness & Nutrition

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The mission of this podcast is to educate and inform about health matters affecting adults, from latest research updates to tips on navigating the health system and everything in between.

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Everything Your Doc Wants You To Know episodes:

01.10.2022
Episode 41 - Life Space
Physicians Lindsey and Kirsten are back with a new topic. They discuss the concept of life space, the area in which one conducts life activities. Studies have demonstrated that larger life space positively affects health. Lindsey and Kirsten discuss the...
06.16.2021
Episode 40 - Physical Therapy for Shoulders
In this episode we discuss shoulder pathology including impingement, adhesive capsulitis, arthritis of the shoulder, and rotator cuff injuries with physical therapist Lindsey Sandbeck. We review what to expect from a PT evaluation, as well as non-operative and post-operative physical...
03.29.2021
Episode 39 - Dizziness
Dizziness Dizziness can come in different forms: vertigo, lightheadedness, disequilibrium. Vertigo: False movement, room spinning. Feels as if you are moving when you are not. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: acute, occurs with certain movements, lasts seconds to minutes Dix-Hallpike to diagnose Vestibular rehab/physical therapy...
03.11.2021
Episode 38 - All About Asthma
In this episode we discuss asthma. We review symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. We also discuss triggers and how to minimize them. We talk about creating a home management plant, or asthma action plan, with your doctor. Finally, we talk about...
01.22.2021
Episode 37 - COVID-19 Vaccine Q & A
Episode 37 - COVID-19 Vaccine Q & A In this episode, we answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, including how it works, common side effects and who should get the vaccine. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
12.19.2020
Episode 36 - Gut Health
Episode 36 - Gut Health In this episode we discuss a problem commonly encountered in our clinics, chronic diarrhea. We review various causes, and discuss how patients can help us determine the cause. We provide a basic overview of treatment of...
10.17.2020
Episode 35 - Common Aches and Pains
Common Aches and Pains Tendonitis: Inflammation of the tendons (attachment of muscle to bone). Elbow, ankles, wrist, overuse. Treatment: rest, ice, NSAIDS. Physical Therapy can be necessary and helpful Bursitis: fluid filled sacs in areas of friction that can become...
10.05.2020
Episode 34 - 4M's To Discuss With Your Physician
Episode 34: the 4M’s 4M’s to discuss with your physician: Medications, Mobility, Mentation, Matters Most (what Matters Most) Help shape patient-centered care Reduce hospitalizations, decrease the need for care Mobility - evaluate yearly Measures: Gait speed is one measure (slower than 1 m/s increased...
07.29.2020
Episode 33 - Genetic Counseling
Everything Doc Show Notes: Genetic Counseling Special guest: Allison Hutchinson a certified genetic counselor. Has worked at Sanford Imaginetics for the last 2 years. Her focus is working with teams to offer genomic and pharmacogenomics education to providers, patients, and...
06.23.2020
Episode 32 - The Dark Side of Isolation
The Dark Side of Isolation During COVID-19 In this episode, we discuss the unintended isolation that results from social distancing and quarantine measures, especially in the elderly. We review complications of isolation, including frailty, sarcopenia, depression, cognitive changes, and increased suicidality....
04.30.2020
Episode 31 - Mental Health During the Pandemic
Mental Health During the Pandemic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Stefanie Hanisch joins us to discuss mental health, especially that of youth, during the current pandemic. Dr. Hanisch was born and raised in South Africa. She attended medical school at the...
04.06.2020
Episode 30 - COVID-19: A Marathon, Not a Sprint
Episode 30 COVID-19: A Marathon, Not a Sprint Recorded Sunday April 5, 2020 Today we are joined by Infectious Disease expert Dr. Dubert Guerrero to discuss COVID-19. Dr. Guerrero is a practicing Infectious Disease Physician at Sanford Health. He graduated from the...
03.25.2020
Episode 29 - Your Questions Answered
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03.09.2020
Episode 28 - Pharmacogenomics
Episode 28 - Pharmacogenomics with Dr. Natasha Petry, PharmD, BCACP Natasha has a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy in 2012 from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. She completed a post graduate Pharmacy Practice...
02.24.2020
Episode 27 - Sugar and Metabolic Syndrome
Episode 27: Sugar and Metabolic Syndrome In this episode we discuss the impact of sugar on metabolism and the adverse effects of sugar loads on various organ systems. Metabolic syndrome: dysregulation of normal metabolism. It can lead to damage of many...
02.10.2020
Episode 26 - Warning Signs
Warning Signs of Heart Attack and Stroke Heart Attack: Occurs with decreased blood supply to the heart muscle. Symptoms: Chest pressure, like elephant sitting on chest Jaw Pain Pain into left arm Nausea/indigestion Breaking into a sweat Shortness of breath Other warning signs: change or decrease in...
01.27.2020
Episode 25 - A Pain In The Back
A Pain in the Back 80% of the population will present to primary care with low back pain. Most of the time low back pain isn’t a signal of a worrisome underlying condition/ dangerous, though it can affect quality of life...
01.13.2020
Episode 24 - Living Well With Dementia (repost)
Episode 7: Living Well with Dementia Dementia - changes in memory and thinking that are beyond what is normal for age. It is progressive (worsens over time). Treatment can slow progression of dementia, but there is no cure. It is felt...
12.29.2019
Episode 23 - Resolve To Do Your Advance Care Plan
Episode 23: Resolve to do your Advance Care Plan We are joined by guest Gail Christopher to discuss Advance Care Planning. Gail is a nurse with over 40 years of experience in clinical nursing, surgery, utilization management, wellness coordination, and long...
12.16.2019
Episode 22 - Winter Colds
Winter Colds Most of the time caused by viral infections (no benefit from antibiotics) as opposed to bacterial infections. Symptoms include nasal congestion, headache, sinus pressure, face pain. Control symptoms with humidifier, nasal washes/rinses, steroid nasal sprays, guaifenesin for thinning of...
12.02.2019
Episode 21 - Exploring Menopause
Exploring Menopause Today Dr. Jean Marie McGowan joins us to talk about menopause. Jean Marie McGowan, MD NCMP FACP is an Internal Medicine physician with a special interest in Women’s Health. She attended the American University of the Caribbean for...
11.18.2019
Episode 20 - The Thyroid Episode
The THYROID episode Thyroid gland sits low in the neck. Secretes two forms of thyroid hormone - T3 and T4 Symptoms: affects the heart rate, weight, hair, mood, reflexes, bowels, energy TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is measured in the blood to...
11.04.2019
Episode 19 - Medications and Deprescribing
Medications and Deprescribing Today we discuss medications, polypharmacy, and deprescribing. We are joined by clinical pharmacist Dr. Douglas Gugel-Bryant, PharmD, BCPS for this week’s conversation. Doug received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biochemistry from Capital University in Bexley, OH. He...
10.20.2019
Episode 18 - Understanding Your Lab Results
Understanding Your Lab Results In this episode, Drs. Lindsey and Kirsten provide an overview of the routine labs. We answer the following questions: - When are routine labs being ordered? - What does the lab result mean? - What...
10.06.2019
Episode 17 - Bone Health
Bone Health Osteoporosis diagnosis: DEXA scan T score of <-2.5 or diagnosed clinically - a fall from standing height resulting in fracture or evidence of spinal compression fractures Risk factors: age, female sex, previous fracture, family history of osteoporosis, medication like prednisone,...
09.23.2019
Episode 16 - Depression and Prevention of Suicide
Episode 16: Depression & Prevention of Suicide Emily Gard, LICSW, joins us to talk about depression and suicide. Emily is a Licensed Individual Clinical Social Worker and nationally certified mental health first aid trainer with over ten years of experience in...
09.09.2019
Episode 15 - Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure 2 types: Systolic heart failure: pump weakens, ejection fraction (EF) less than 55% Causes: heart attack, valvular heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea, viral, high blood pressure, excessive alcohol use Symptoms: shortness of breath with activity, difficulty breathing when...
08.26.2019
Episode 14 - What To Expect When You're Aging
What to expect when you’re… aging! Consider yourself warned! We talk about normal aging and how to minimize the impact of age on the body. From head to toe: Hair thinning - occurs in women as well as men. Additionally, patterns of hair...
08.12.2019
Episode 13 - Aging Well
Episode 13 - Aging Well Aging - the sum of all changes that occur with the passage of time that lead to functional impairment and eventually death Factors affecting age: genetics, environment (stressors, habits such as smoking, alcohol consumption, diet) It’s important to...
07.29.2019
Episode 12 - The Waterworks for Men
The Waterworks for Men Guest: Dr. Darin Lang, Internist and Geriatrician at Sanford Health. Trained at Virginia Mason in Seattle and Emory University for Geriatrics in Atlanta. Darin was born and raised in North Dakota. He’s been in his current practice...
07.14.2019
Episode 11 - Navigating Life Changes
Navigating Life Changes Life transitions can be exciting at times but can also contribute to isolation, depression, and anxiety. Some major life changes include the birth of a child, menopause, becoming an “empty nester,” retirement, loss of a loved one, and...
07.01.2019
Episode 10 - A Salty Note on Sodium Chloride
A Salty Note on Sodium Chloride Salt or Sodium Chloride recommended daily intake 2300mg daily or 1 teaspoon High salt diet can contribute to high blood pressure or hypertension as well as worsen congestive heart failure or worsen swelling in lower extremities...
06.17.2019
Episode 9 - Eating for Health
Eating for health This week we discuss nutrition and eating for health. Nutrition: healthful food to fuel your body. Positive nutrition can provide energy, boost immunity, improve overall health Harmful eating patterns can lead to diabetes, heart disease, strokes, other health conditions What matters?...
06.03.2019
Episode 8 - Sleep
Episode 8 - Sleep Insomnia = Sleep difficulties Multiple causes of sleep disruption: Obstructive sleep apnea, the need to urinate, medication side effects, restless leg syndrome, heart burn, worry, mood disorders (anxiety, depression), uncontrolled asthma Caffeine can disrupt sleep. If having difficulties would...
05.20.2019
Episode 7 - Living Well With Dementia
Episode 7: Living Well with Dementia Dementia - changes in memory and thinking that are beyond what is normal for age. It is progressive (worsens over time). Treatment can slow progression of dementia, but there is no cure. It is felt...
05.06.2019
Episode 6 - Diabetes
Millions in US have diabetes or prediabetes but it is often PREVENTABLE Diabetes Type 2: High blood sugar levels because of insulin resistance. Occurs when insulin released from the pancreas is less effective at moving sugar (glucose) from the...
04.22.2019
Episode 5 - A Shot of Health
Episode 5: A Shot of Health Today we focus on four adult immunizations: tetanus, pneumonia, shingles, and influenza. Tetanus - a tetanus (Td) booster is needed every 10 years or less. Every adult should get Tdap once to protect against pertussis...
04.08.2019
Episode 4 - Urinary Tract Infections
Episode 4: Urinary Tract Infections We discuss the anatomy of the urinary tract: bladder, ureters, and kidneys We discuss infection being a pathogen (bacteria) causing an illness. This is different than bacteria that live with us that do NOT cause infection...
03.25.2019
Episode 3 - Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Episode 3: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease We explain the “leaky faucet” analogy for reducing risk of heart attacks and strokes. We discuss the population that benefits from aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes and the population for whom aspirin is no...
03.11.2019
Episode 2 - Getting the most out of your clinic visit
Episode 2: Getting the most out of your clinic visit. Although you’ve probably been attending doctor appointments for years, you may not know everything that happens around your visit. Lindsey and Kirsten discuss what to expect at an office visit and...
03.11.2019
Episode 1 - Introduction/Medical Training
Episode 1: Purpose of Podcast, Getting to Know Us and Medical Training Purpose/Mission To educate and inform about health matters affecting adults, from latest research updates to tips to navigate the health system and everything in between. Lindsey Dahl Bio Kirsten Juhl Bio Education...

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Everything Your Doc Wants You To Know episodes:

Episode 41 - Life Space

Episode 40 - Physical Therapy for Shoulders

Episode 39 - Dizziness

Episode 38 - All About Asthma

Episode 37 - COVID-19 Vaccine Q & A

Episode 36 - Gut Health

Episode 35 - Common Aches and Pains

Episode 34 - 4M's To Discuss With Your Physician

Episode 33 - Genetic Counseling

Episode 32 - The Dark Side of Isolation

Episode 31 - Mental Health During the Pandemic

Episode 30 - COVID-19: A Marathon, Not a Sprint

Episode 29 - Your Questions Answered

Episode 28 - Pharmacogenomics

Episode 27 - Sugar and Metabolic Syndrome

Episode 26 - Warning Signs

Episode 25 - A Pain In The Back

Episode 24 - Living Well With Dementia (repost)

Episode 23 - Resolve To Do Your Advance Care Plan

Episode 22 - Winter Colds

Episode 21 - Exploring Menopause

Episode 20 - The Thyroid Episode

Episode 19 - Medications and Deprescribing

Episode 18 - Understanding Your Lab Results

Episode 17 - Bone Health

Episode 16 - Depression and Prevention of Suicide

Episode 15 - Congestive Heart Failure

Episode 14 - What To Expect When You're Aging

Episode 13 - Aging Well

Episode 12 - The Waterworks for Men

Episode 11 - Navigating Life Changes

Episode 10 - A Salty Note on Sodium Chloride

Episode 9 - Eating for Health

Episode 8 - Sleep

Episode 7 - Living Well With Dementia

Episode 6 - Diabetes

Episode 5 - A Shot of Health

Episode 4 - Urinary Tract Infections

Episode 3 - Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Episode 2 - Getting the most out of your clinic visit

Episode 1 - Introduction/Medical Training