What are the benefits of Magnesium? Do you suffer from cramping, could adding more magnesium to your diet help?

Are you allergic to latex? How could this affect your life and health, and, if you are allergic, would you already know?

Barry and Dr Bottum revisit the topic of Metabolic Syndrome, giving some updates and clarifications from the first time they discussed it. If you found yourself identifying with the symptoms they described last time, be sure to check this episode out!

Palliative care is revisited in today's episode, bringing some updates on the challenges and realities of palliative care providers, as well as the patients in their care.

Barry and Dr Bottum cover incontinence, along with Janet Bottum, a nurse continence education. Together, they examine some steps to help deal with incontinence.

Barry asks what he can do to protect himself from the kinds of illnesses he might encounter on vacation. Dr Bottum's answer: Travel Immunizations, shots targeted at the diseases you could encounter at your destination.

Rotator cuff injuries can be debilitating for those who have to deal with them. The rotator cuff is located in the shoulder, and has the widest range of motion of all your joints, so when it isn't working as it should, it stop you right in your tracks.

Acid reflux, or heartburn, is a common condition that affects a great many people. Barry and Dr Bottum examine some causes, what you can do about the discomfort of heartburn, and how to tell the difference between heartburn and heart attack.

Stress, it's a daily fact of life for most people, but how much does it affect your health. Barry and Dr Bottum are joined by Barb Fraser, a social worker, who helps them find ways to reduce stress in your life.

Parkinson's disease is the subject of today's Medical Matters. Barry and Dr Bottum talk about what to look out for in a Parkinson's diagnosis, and what you need to know about the condition itself.