Southern Remedy

Dr. Rick takes calls from north to south about all sorts of maladies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s program is about the back to school blues and how to avoid them. Buying the school supplies and the new back pack is the easy piece of school year readiness. But, what do teachers wish parents would do to help with their child adjust to the new school year? Sleepiness in class, that incomplete required reading, and scheduling difficulties, are all issues that can be made better with a...

On this week’s program, Dr. Minor welcomes back Dr. David Elkin and Emma Willoughby from UMMC. The trio hold a discussion about learned behavior and how it can effect our health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anemia is not just for the old anymore. It's the most common blood condition out there and affects about 3.5 million people a year in the U.S. Today we focus on the types, symptoms and treatments for anemia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Rick opens all of the lines to take your questions in rapid fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though most are aware that alcohol and drugs use during pregnancy is not good, are you aware of the impact it can really have on a baby? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders can have lifelong consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have as our special guest, Dr. Jim Hurt. Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. But many injuries, including those to our bones, can be prevented when people practice safe behaviors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What cold medicines work best for kids. Are they safe? Are there better alternatives? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk about apologies. Saying you are sorry can be difficult. Have you ever received an insincere apology or given one yourself? Do you think apologies always have to be an admission of wrongdoing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Southern Remedy, pulmonologist Dr. Allyn Harris and cardiologist Dr. Matt deShazo are in for Dr. Rick. The topic is anything and everything to do with the lungs and heart! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heading to the beach or the pool or the backyard or just outside means you're exposing your skin to the sun. How much sun is too much? What strength sunblock should you use? Is sun more harmful to youngsters or the elderly? When is a spot on your skin a spot and when is it skin cancer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your child has a fever, but where is it coming from? Are they complaining of burning on urination? Are they having difficulty staying dry at night? Today we’ll be talking about urinary tract infections in children, and also bedwetting with our special guest Dr. Jasmine Kency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Dr. Rick welcomes back Dr. Allyn Harris to the program, and Dr. Benjamin McIntyre to the show to discuss breast cancer. The trio take calls and emails from women and men, young and old, on detection, reconstructive procedures, yearly checkups, heredity and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have someone close to you who is quirky? That may be a sign of creativity or could it be something else? Dr. Dustin Sarver, child psychologist, is back with us today to discuss the range of normal behavior and then when it is not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Michelle Owens talks immunization, vaccines, the dreaded shots! What are the benefits? What are the risks? Are they really just for kids? Dr. Owens talks immunization and takes calls and emails on general women’s health as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Dr. Minor welcomes Dr. John McVey of Jackson Eye Associates to take all questions on eye health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Dr. Rick welcomes emergency medical physician Dr. Robert Galli into the program for an “all things considered” show. Hear calls on topics ranging from migraines to opioids, what to do when a snake bite happens, Zika and West Nile virus updates and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.