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Syndication

Fri, 17 May 2013
I have chronically low HDL cholesterol levels around the 30's, but good overall cholesterol in the 170's. The lab indicated that my HDL should be at least 40. How serious this and is there anything I can do to raise it?

Dr. David Stutz

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Direct download: 228_Dr._David_Stutz_-_Low_HDL_Cholesterol.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:00 PM
Thu, 9 May 2013
I'm 35 and taking iron pills for anemia and they make me feel awful. I know I need to take them to increase my blood count. Is there something else I can do that might help?

Dr. David Stutz

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Direct download: 229_Dr._David_Stutz_-_Tolerating_iron_treatment_for_anemia.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:00 PM
Thu, 2 May 2013
I'm an active 21 year old male and a runner with a healthy lifestyle and diet. My friend sells health foods and tells me I need multi-vitamins, rhodiola, and B12 energy drinks. Do I need any energy boost supplements and are these dangerous?

Dr. Jeffrey Housner

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Direct download: 164_Dr._Jeffrey_Housner_-_Energy_Drinks_and_Running.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:30 PM
Thu, 25 April 2013
I have a chronic cough that's been going on for 7 weeks. My family physician treated me for bronchitis and upper respiratory problems, but I still have a persistent cough and mucus. I'm fatigued and sore from this. What are my options?

Dr. Paul Christensen

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Direct download: 205_Dr._Paul_Christensen_-_Chronic_Cough.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:30 PM
Thu, 18 April 2013
I'm 48 and began to feel a numbness in the front part of my right thigh after playing soccer about a month ago. Sometimes it feels like pins and needles. What is this and should I see the doctor?

Dr. Yeong Kwok 

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Direct download: 170_Dr._Yeong_Kwok_-_Thigh_Pain_and_Numbness.band.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:00 PM
Fri, 12 April 2013
My doctor diagnosed me with polymyalgia rheumatica several years ago. I'm still on prednisone and can't get my dose below 5 mg without my pain getting worse again. Is there anything I can do to get off the prednisone?

Dr. Timothy Laing

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Direct download: 220_Dr._Timothy_Laing_-_Polymyalgia_Rheumatica.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:30 PM
Thu, 4 April 2013
My 40 year old partner cannot ejaculate about 60% of the time when we are having sex. His foreskin is long and tight. Does he need a circumcision? Is he too old? Please help.

Dr. Dana Ohl

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Direct download: 213_Dr._Dana_Ohl_-_Adult_Circumcision.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:30 PM
Thu, 28 March 2013
I've been married for 2 years and every time we have sex the penetration part hurts terribly. I don't know who else to ask for help.

Dr. David Marzano

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Direct download: 218_Dr._David_Marzano_-_Painful_Intercourse.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:30 PM
Thu, 21 March 2013
I'm going to Florida for spring break and want to look good. My friends said I should shave my chest, arms, back, and pubic hair. I tried it and got an infected lump on my back. What causes it and is it safe to do this?

Dr. David Stutz

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Direct download: 234_Dr._David_Stutz_-_Skin_Infections_with_Shaving.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:14 PM
Thu, 14 March 2013
I was hospitalized recently with diverticulitis. I finished taking an antibiotic, but don't really feel like myself yet. Will I have to be on a special diet indefinitely? What can I do?

Dr. David Stutz

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Direct download: 217_Dr._David_Stutz_-_Diverticulitis_and_Its_Prevention.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:30 PM