The Dr. Amy Show

Is there any long term benefit of using blood thinners?  

You’re probably thinking that there is no way the pharmaceutical industry would sell harmful products. Unfortunately, you would be naïve if you thought that. The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most powerful industries in the world. They have sole control over what drugs and medications are released and sold to the public. 

The solution to a health problem does not always involve the use of drugs, surgery, or medications.   In this episode Dr. Amy talks about natural solutions to your health problems.  

Dr. Amy reflex's on   a conversation she had  with a person who's undergone four back surgeries.  And it ain't pretty.  

When you buy a fast-food burger or roast beef sandwich, chances are it’s still made with meat from cattle given antibiotics they don’t need, according to the fifth annual Chain Reaction Report issued by six consumer groups, including Consumer Reports. The practice of giving antibiotics to food animals to prevent, rather than treat, illnesses is a main contributor to antibiotic resistance.

Dr. Amy gives you tips on how to recognize common stress symptoms that can help you manage them. Stress that's left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

In this episode of "Health In The News"  Dr. Amy shares with you one of the most absurd stories she's every heard out of a Doctor's mouth.   And yes it has to do with breastfeeding and vaccines.  

About 12% of adults in the US are affected by osteoarthritis of the knee. The annual rate of total knee replacement has doubled since 2000, mainly due to expanding eligibility to patients with less severe physical symptoms.

Dr. Amy gives you reasons to throw out your Canola Oil,  switch up your juice, and dump the tofu.  

Whether in your handbag, a drawer at home, or your desk at work, chances are you have acetaminophen on hand, just in case headache or back pain strikes. It is the most widely used pain relief medication in the United States, and it is also considered one of the safest. But recently, its perceived safety has come into question.