Southern Remedy

On this week’s program, Dr. Debbie Minor welcomes in Dr. Scott Rodgers, Professor and Chair, UMMC Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior to talk about the Open Arms Healthcare Center. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's topic is fitness The idea of getting in shape may be a bit daunting or even overwhelming but is it out of reach? Our special guest Lori Porter, the Director of Group Fitness at the Club joins Dr. Ali Brown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summer is almost over and soon kids will be heading back to school. Now is the time to start thinking about what they will need to be prepared for school. Today we'll be talking about the particular immunizations required for different ages and why they help to protect them against serious illness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Rick takes calls from north to south about all sorts of maladies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 little work starting now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Rick opens all of the lines to take your questions in rapid fire. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What cold medicines work best for kids. Are they safe? Are there better alternatives? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Dr. Minor welcomes Dr. John McVey of Jackson Eye Associates to take all questions on eye health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.