DOCTOR DOUG’S PODCASTS…HERE THEY ARE
Month: March 2012
FLU UPDATE ARIZONA MARCH 30, 2012
Flu season is in full swing in Arizona currently. Although fewer cases than in past years, and milder disease, it is still all around us right now. If two people in the same house have cough, fever, and sore throat….you are probably dealing with the flu. Give us a call or stop in if your …
VITAMINS SUPPLEMENTATION FROM DOCTOR DOUG
VITAMIN RECOMMENDATIONS: As a rule, I do not recommend much in the way of supplemental vitamins routinely for healthy adults. I certainly do not recommend herbal supplements generally. The reasons and criticisms of supplementation are simple: 1. The data for supplementation is, at best, mixed, and at worst, there may be negatives for supplementation. There …
HOME MEDICATION KIT
YOUR HOME MEDICATION KIT (over the counter): This is a short list of simple supplies to have handy, at home, in case of various medical needs. It is not a complete list, but rather a practical summary. It is a great list for your kids away from home or those travelling to school or on …
FLU UPDATE MARCH 24, 2012
Flu season remains strong in Arizona, but we may be peaking this week and are on the wane. The state data suggests we are reaching our zenith and if that is the case we’ll be seeing a marked decline in cases in the next week or two. Next weeks data will tell the tale, so …
DOCTOR DOUG’S SIMPLE TREATMENT FOR HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids can be very bothersome if they become painful or if they start to bleed a lot. If you are reading this, it’s likely that you’ve finally had a ‘run in’ with this problem and can now better understand what all the fuss is about when people mention hemorrhoids or complain about them. Before that, …
TAKING CARE OF YOUR BOTTOM
Your Bottom & TCB (Taking Care of your Bottom): YOUR BOTTOM IS NOT CLEAN. No…I’m not trying to make you feel bad. Seriously…nobody’s is. I can say that because all of us have bacterial germs living on our bodies and in the rectal area, we have a whole slew of germs in the vicinity of …
FLU SEASON IN FULL SWING IN AZ
Arizona Flu Season is in full swing. Numbers of cases are increasing steadily. Washing hands and avoiding unecessary ‘pecks on the cheek’ is appropriate until the flu is waning. Keep posted on my Twitter Feed (at www.doctordoug.com)
INFLUENZA UPDATE MARCH 9TH, 2012
Flu is on the upswing, slowly, in Arizona. That said, I have not documented a single case yet in our office. All suspected cases have tested negative. This is looking to be among the mildest of flu seasons over the past several years, but do be cautious in public and attending to washing/cleansing hands and …