Driftless HealthCast

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey covers the "relatively" recent Hanta virus outbreak and if we should be concerned about it.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast). This podc...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey goes over how much protein someone needs. He also covers how much is too much. Finally, he shares his favorite way to ensure you are getting enough protein with absolutely no math required.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy bef...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey goes over how to tell if a food is actually high in protein compared to its calories. He also reviews what else to consider when thinking about protein in food.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you disco...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey goes over some pratical tips to avoid a trip to urgent care when tangling with trampolines.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast). This podc...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wobrink review medicines that can help with menopasual symptoms. In this episode they focus on hormone replacement either with creams for the skin or even with daily pills.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wobrink investigate just how many calories you burn taking the stairs  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast). This podcast does...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wobrink review when and how parents can switch from either breast milk or baby formula to cow's milk. They also share some tips given to them by parents over the years for this challenging milestone.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wobrink review the different types of protein powder. They review all your options fom whey to soy or isolate vs concentrate to help you choose what is best for you.   We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wobrink review how to stop a nose bleed. They dive in to technique as well as some medicines that can help. They then review how to prevent them (hopefully) We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything y...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wobrink dive into the popular flavoring monosodium glutamate, MSG. Is it bad for you? What else should you know?  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey answers a patient question which type of M&M are the heathiest.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast). This podcast does not reflect the opi...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey answers a patient question about whether regular donation of blood can help someone in their weight loss journey.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including th...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey is joined by optomotrist extraordinaire Dr. Martin Williamson. Dr. Williamson runs through what someone should look for when choosing a new pair of shades and some of the marketing gimmicks out there to watch out for.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey runs through whether it counts as a workout if you aren't sweating at the end We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast). This podcast does not re...

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink start with a frustrating story of a young man led astray about his testosterone. They then review the symptoms of low testosterone and how to get this evaluated. At the end, they discuss how to recogonize some of the less than stellar care being provided by certain clinics and how this harms men.  A disclaimer, we're providing general g...

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink welcome Spring by giving some tips on how to tell if your stuffy, running nose is from allergies or from a virus or bacteria  A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink talk about how someone can tell if they are in shape. They discuss a couple different ways someone can find out and the pros and cons of each method  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything...

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink discuss common household activities that could cause hearing damage and how to prevent it.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this po...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink review the different types of cow's milk you can buy at the grocery store. Skim, whole or 2%; which one is the right choice for you?  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover fr...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink talk about programs that allow patients to recieve their medication for free from pharmaceutical companies. Who is eligible? What medicines are covered? How can someone find out?  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink dive into a topic that many patients are reluctant to bring up at visits with their provider. They talk about symptoms a woman can experience with perimenopause and what to expect when menopause.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of...

In the this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink talk about a natural compound found in plants that can help lower someones cholesterol. While the best way to get phytosterols is through a diet of healthy fruit and vegetables, there are some new food products fortified with them that are on the market. But do they work?  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different a...

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink continue our series of episodes dedicated to how patients can save money. They talk about the difference between namebrand and generic medicines and if this is something you should consider  A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional managemen...

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink review seasonal allergies and what you can do about them A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast). This podcast...

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and Dr. Rose Wolbrink build off their previous episode on iron deficiency by talking about the wide range of treatment options. They talk about all the available over the counter options and how frequently and how long to take them. They also touch base on who should consider IV iron and how to partner with your health provider during this process.  A discla...