Driftless HealthCast

A review of the best over the counter options for seasonal allergies: 1) A nasal spray called fluticasone (Flonase) 2) A second generation antihistamine such as cetirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin) or fexofenadine (Allegra)  Generic options work just as well as name brand options. Be wary of other options as sometimes the risk can outweigh the benefit.  A disclaimer, I'm providing general gu...

A short introduction into what causes seasonal allergies and some lifestyle changes on how to lessen their impact on day to day life.  A disclaimer, I'm 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) 

Would switching from a dark beer with dinner to a light beer with dinner result in better sugar control for a Type 2 diabetic?  A disclaimer, I'm 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) 

Up Date: Please consider checking out a better version of this with Season 2 Episode 46.  In this Pilot episode I share some of the common information that anyone thinking about starting sertraline (Zoloft) should know. This is primarily focused towards adults but sertraline can be used in pediatric patients as well.  A disclaimer, I'm providing general guidance but everyone is different and you s...

I hear a lot of my friends who strictly watch their diet that they avoid bananas out of concern for weight loss. I also hear a lot of my diabetic patients are worried about having a banana could spike their blood sugars. We take a closer look at some of the macro and micronutrients in bananas and how they are metabolized by the body  A disclaimer, I'm providing general guidance but everyone is dif...