Southern Remedy

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor or Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jim Hurt. They answer questions from listeners about sports related injuries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The blame game, is something that many of us have experienced. It’s someone else’s fault, right? Has this ever happened to you? Do you believe that many of us have problems taking responsibility for our actions? The truth is, we do and there are reasons why. Today we’ll talk about the blame game and ways to stop.Interesting Fact: National Blame Someone Else Day is always celebrated on the first Friday the 13th of the year. This year the lucky month is September! National Blame Someone Else Day, an “unofficial” national holiday was invented by Anne Moeller of Clio, Michigan in 1982. One day, her alarm clock failed to go off, hence creating a domino effect of bad luck events throughout the day. The day happened to be Friday the 13th See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC talks to Jeremy Jungling of Run Strong in Brandon. They talk about the health benefits of exercise, especially running and walking. They also offer tips on how to be more active. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC, answers medical questions from listeners. Topics this week include what it takes to become a doctor, dealing with pain and the state of rural health care in the southern United States. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to registered nurse and lactation consultant Jamie Ely about breastfeeding. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, answers questions from listeners about their medical concerns. Topics this week include CBD oil, arthritis and dry mouth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

According to some experts, birth order can significantly affect your personality and who you become. Add in the affects of sibling rivalry and there may be additional changes. Do you think birth order or the rivalry between siblings can really change who you become? On this episode we discuss birth order and sibling rivalry and how they may be connected. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC talks to two guests from the Community Health Centers Association of Mississippi. Kathryn Rodenmeyer, Director of Communications and Dr. Sonja Fuqua talk about the role of Community Health Centers and also talk about the problem of obesity in Mississippi/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming up on this week's Southern Remedy for Women, Tara Blumenthal from Tara Yoga is back in studio with Dr. Michelle Owens and Dr. Ali Brown. Tara will take your questions about yoga's benefits, how to use yoga to improve your well being, the physical and mental aspects of yoga and much more. Roll out the mat, breathe deeply and talk yoga with the ladies...on this week's Southern Remedy for Women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summer is winding down. For most children, school is starting next week! With that in mind, Dr. Morgan McLeod will be discussing preparing your child for going back to school. Learn tips and topics that relate to getting your kids and teens back into the school routine. School principal Martha Hanna is in studio for this week's Southern Remedy Kids & Teens. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, talks calls from listeners about their medical concerns. Among topics discussed this week are gout, aspirin use and side effects of medications. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everyone wants their child to grow up and become independent, but some parents have feelings of loss and grief when their child leaves home for school.  Are you struggling with empty nest or did your parents tug at you when you tried to leave? Today we discuss tips on how you can better transition yourself and your child when they are leaving home for college.Tips for coping with empty nest syndrome:Accept the timingAvoid comparing your child's timetable to your own experience or expectations. Instead, focus on what you can do to help your child succeed when he or she does leave home.Keep in touch You can continue to be close to your children even when you live apart. Make an effort to maintain regular contact through visits, phone calls, emails, texts or video chats.Seek supportIf you're having a difficult time dealing with an empty nest, lean on loved ones and other close contacts for support. Share your feelings. If you feel depressed, consult your doctor or a mental health providerStay positive

This week on Southern Remedy for Women, Dr. Ali Brown welcomes in Dr. Joe Pressler from the Greenwood Leflore Hospital to talk about end of life planning. Often folks don't have these things in place ahead of time. Dr. Brown and Dr. Pressler will talk about the importance of end of life planning, advanced directives, how to do it and examples of good and bad consequences, life support, terminal illness and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Dr. Morgan McLeod welcomes back pediatric neurologist Dr. Sarah Conerly on to the program to talk about headaches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first day of school is almost here and so are those back to school jitters; not just for kids but parents, too. Back to a set schedule might feel reassuring but if school doesn’t go smoothly, often back to school is back to stress. Do you remember those transitions back to school? Did you feel excited or a sense of dread? Join us as we discuss this and more on today's episode of Relatively Speaking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Association Professor of Preventive Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, talks with registered dietitian Elena Dent about making healthy choices while grocery shopping. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Jimmy Steward answers medical questions from listeners. Topics this week include back pain, cholesterol levels and dry eyes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you do some really dangerous things when you were a teen? Sometimes those risk taking behaviors can be deadly. Do you wonder sometimes how you even survived? Why haven’t efforts to diminish accidental death and injury in teens helped? On this episode we talk about the why's the what's and the how's of risky teenage behaviors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate professor of Preventive Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, talks with registered dietitian Fiona Lewis about the importance of fiber in the diet. They also talk about simple ways for people to add more fiber to their diet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, answers listener email questions and shares tips about healthy eating. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.