The House Call Doctor's Quick and Dirty Tips for Taking Charge of Your Health

Find out what causes athlete's foot and 7 ways to treat and prevent it. Read the transcript here: http://bit.ly/1EImveF

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The flu is running rampant this season. How do you distinguish it from its less perilous cousin, a cold? Symptoms often overlap, so when should you be concerned? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/colds-flu-allergies/cold-vs-flu-how-to-tell-the-difference Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW HOUSE-CALL DOCTOR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseCallDr Twitter: https://twitter.com/housecalldoc

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What are the pros and cons of becoming a vegetarian? If you have considered becoming or are already a vegetarian, are you receiving the appropriate amounts of the recommended nutrients in your diet? What supplements should you take? Join House Call Doctor as she reviews crucial tips on how to be a healthy vegetarian and avoid any medical pitfalls. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2d6sC62

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With winter season in full swing, when should you worry about frostbite? And what steps should you take to avoid it or treat it? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/medical-conditions/when-should-you-worry-about-frostbite Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW HOUSE-CALL DOCTOR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseCallDr Twitter: https://twitter.com/housecalldoc

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Acute Bronchitis is often erroneously treated with antibiotics when it is typically caused by a virus. Learn what it is and how you can best treat it. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LpyZ4h

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Spinal stenosis is a common cause of back pain. What is spinal stenosis? What causes it? And how do you diagnose and treat it? Housecall Doctor explains. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/aches-and-pains/what-is-spinal-stenosis Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW HOUSE-CALL DOCTOR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseCallDr Twitter: https://twitter.com/housecalldoc

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Last week, we discussed the top 10 tips used to treat insomnia without the use of medications. Today, let's learn about the 7 most commonly prescribed over-the-counter and prescription medications used to help you catch your Z's. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29wPYz3

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Bruising is a common physical symptom. But it can infrequently be a sign of something more worrisome. How do you know when a bruise is something you should worry about? And what causes them? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/medical-conditions/when-to-worry-about-a-bruise Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW HOUSE-CALL DOCTOR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseCallDr Twitter: https://twitter.com/housecalldoc

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Most of us have experienced dizziness at some point in our lives, and it can be one of the most vague and non-specific symptoms patients experience. So let’s shed some light on this rather mysterious symptom and talk about the 10 most common causes of dizziness. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1XUKilJ

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Head lice is one of those school-aged bugs that seemingly wreak great havoc in our lives, with missed school days, work days, and wages. But how serious is head lice really? And how can we easily and most rapidly treat and eradicate it? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/medical-conditions/childrens-health/how-to-treat-head-lice Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW HOUSE-CALL DOCTOR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HouseCallDr Twitter: https://twitter.com/housecalldoc

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