Episodes
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Episode 22: AFIB
AFIB is short for Atrial Fibrillation. AFIB is an irregular heartbeat causing palpitations. AFIB can effect both the rhythm and the rate. Other symptoms include weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness and chest pain. Biggest risk factor for AFIB is age. Other chronic illnesses like…
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Episode 21: Medical Must Have Information When Sending Your Kid To College
What medical information is a must when sending your kid to college? 1. Kids should know how to check in at a doctor's office and they have the information they need for completing forms. 2. Kids should have and their insurance card with up to date insurance information; primary and secondary...
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Episode 20: Four Funny Bodily Functions
Have you ever wondered about flatus (farts), burps, hiccups and yawns? Dr. D and Becky attempt to talk about these bodily functions (between all the laughs) and answer a few common questions. Enjoy! Be sure to watch for Dr. D & Becky on social media as they test themselves with the Yawn-O-Meter!...
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Episode 19: Covid 19 Update 3
Dr. D and Becky discuss Covid 19 as the United States begins to open back up again including topics like when will it end, the use of supplements and video visits with your provider.
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Episode 18: Covid 19 update 2
This is an update since our last episode. Most places continue to be in some level of shelter in place. Masks are recommended, and in some places required, when out in public. We should all maintain hand hygiene and other practices to stop the spread of Covid 19. Mitigation, especially by social...
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Episode 17: Covid 19 Update 1
April 3, 2020 The coronavirus continues to spread and is very contagious. Dr. D & Becky answer questions about the pandemic. Ventilators: Why are there not enough ventilators? There are enough ventilators for the usual amount of patients who need them. The system is being overwhelmed by the…
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Episode 16: Covid-19
Covid 19 is the disease that is caused by SARS Corona virus 2. It is a respiratory illness that can easily spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus meaning that it is a new strain of the coronavirus and humans have no immunity built up to it. This virus...
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Episode 15: Healthy Eating
A few generalGeneral nutrition guidelines: Eating a balanced diet of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats is optimum for healthy eating and minimally processed foods are best. Persons weight X 100 = average maintenance daily caloric need (calories needed to maintain weight) This will change based on...
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Episode 14: Essentials of Exercise
Meeting goals of exercising better is best achieved when you know and start with the essential information on exercise. A sedentary lifestyle is an independent risk factor of early onset of cardiovascular disease. To avoid this risk factor, physical activity is important. Exercise is defined as a...
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Episode 13: Setting SMART goals
Set yourself up for success with your 2020 goals and resolutions. why, why, why?: Get to the deep, personal reason for why you set that particular goal. Ask why until you can’t ask why anymore and hold onto that reason. This makes it personal and meaningful. Set SMART Goals S – Specific: Be...
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Episode 12 Q & A
Dr. D and Becky answer listeners questions about both themselves and medical topics.
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Episode 11: Scheduling Office Visits
Aligning your goals for visiting a doctor with the doctor’s goals for your appointment will help make the most out of every appointment. Know what type of appointment you need. Common appointment types include new patient, annual wellness, follow up, pre operative consultation, and procedure. New...
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Episode 10: Dementia
Dementia is characterized by progressive decline in cognitive function from baseline and causes significant impairment. Types of dementia Alzheimer- most common, up to 80% of cases Vascular Frontal Lewy body Parkinson Many people have a have combination of types of dementia. Most people who think...
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Episode 9: COPD
COPD is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (also called chronic obstructive lung disease) It is the 4th leading cause of death in the US. Anatomy Lungs composed of airways that branch smaller and smaller like a tree and end in tiny air sacks called alveoli where oxygen and carbon dioxide are...
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Episode 8: Basic Definitions of Cardio Health
In this episode, we discuss some basics of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, disease states, testing and treatment. This is meant to provide basic information that will help in discussing cardiovascular health with your physician or your family. Anatomy and physiology. (Remember this is basic)...
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Episode 7: Vitamins and Vitamin Deficiencies Quiz Show
Vitamin supplements are not necessary for the general population if eating a well balanced diet. Most health issues associated with vitamin deficiency can be solved with a well balanced diet. Some conditions such as Crohn's and Celiac disease can cause problems with the absorption of vitamins....
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Episode 6: Thyroid Disorders
This show we discussed thyroid disease. The thyroid is a gland that is located in the front of the neck that produces thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is important for metabolism in all of our cells. There are 2 main classes of thyroid disease other than thyroid cancer (we did not talk about...
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Episode 5: Colonoscopy - Dickson edition
Dr. D and Becky share personal colonoscopy experiences.
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Episode 4: Diabetes
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death 1.5 million new cases diagnosed every year 30 million people with diabetes, about 7.5 million don’t know they have it 84 million with pre diabetes 327 billion dollars in diabetes care in 2017 Diabetes is a chronic disease whose hallmark is elevated blood...
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Episode 3: Colds and Flu
Cold and upper respiratory infection mean the same thing. It is caused by different respiratory viruses that cause sore throat, cough, nasal drainage and congestion, low fever and mild body aches. It will usually last about a week and gradually gets better after 3-4 days. This does not require...
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Episode 2: Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is low bone density associated with increased risk of fracture. There are no symptoms. It is most often discovered often after a fracture, especially a low trauma fracture. Osteoporosis is most often associated with women, but men can also be at risk. What are risk factors of...
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Episode 1: 14 Most Common Health Screenings
A Health Screening is a test that looks for a problem or disease when no symptoms are present. We recommend everyone have a yearly wellness visit with your personal physician and ask them about any screenings you may need. Pap Smear: looking for cervical cancer cells or dysplasia (abnormal,...