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Jun 26, 2019
When is Heartburn Considered Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
Heartburn by itself is fairly easy to understand, being simply a painful burning in chest or throat due to acid from the stomach that moves upward into the esophagus.
Aug 20, 2018
Your Gallbladder and You
You make a great team.
Feb 22, 2018
Hernias 101 - What Is a Hernia and What Can Cause One?
Hernias occur more often than you may think. Having a better understanding of this condition and the repercussions of a hernia will shed light on this sometimes painful and surprisingly prevalent condition.
Oct 27, 2017
Should You Be Eating Activated Charcoal?
Black baked goods, ice creams, coffees, and lemonades are popping up on store shelves and in hip restaurants and all are getting their dark hues from the same source: activated charcoal.
Feb 24, 2017
Heartburn Remedies and Kidney Damage
People taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for heartburn and acid reflux may be at risk for kidney damage.
Jan 05, 2017
The Mesentery: Is It An Organ?
The mesentery is located in your abdomen and is responsible for holding your intestines in place, among other functions.
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What You Need to Know About Fertility Treatments: After Age 40
Oct 14, 2021
For women over the age of 40 looking to get pregnant, it is important to start working with a fertility specialist sooner than later. The treatment options available become more limited as we age, so finding the right doctor to help with conception can be a crucial step in your fertility plan. Dr. Kirtly Jones speaks with fertility expert Dr. Erica Johnstone about helping women over 40 become pregnant.
Play InterviewSideshow: Battlefield Acupuncture
Oct 12, 2021
Troy shares a recent study that shows evidence that acupuncture of the ear may help treat back pain. But how does producer Mitch already know about battlefield acupuncture and how it’s practiced?
Play InterviewWhat You Need to Know About Fertility Treatments: Between Age 35 to 40
Oct 7, 2021
What You Need to Know About Fertility Treatments: Between Age 35 to 40 If you and your partner have been tying to get pregnant between 35 and 40, you may want to speak with a fertility specialist. The fertility treatments available to you greatly rely on the age of the woman trying to have a child. In this episode, Dr. Kirtly Jones speaks with fertility expert Dr. Erica Johnstone about helping women in their late 30's to become pregnant.
Play Interview89: Checking in with Listener Scot
Oct 5, 2021
It’s been about six weeks since listener Scot spoke about wanting to improve his blood pressure and lose a few pounds. So what kind of improvements has he seen after taking Thunder Jalili and Dr. Madsen’s advice about increasing his physical activity and speaking with a nutritionist?
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