Best Foot Forward

Foot problems can be prevented and are often the first sign of a more serious medical condition. you feet desire attention and care.  Arthritis, diabetes circulation problems happen but foot care makes a difference.  Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of wearing shoes, the common foot occurrences: fungal infections, dry skin, corns warts and a bit more from listening to DocHandal’s new podcast.

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Writers Unite To Fight Cancer

DocHandal will be one of the over 30 authors  at the Writers Unite to Fight Cancer Arizona Centennial Cancer Research Fundraiser to be  held Arizona Biltmore Hotel  Feb.2, 2012.

Each guest will receive a complimentary gift bag that will include the book Five to Thrive. There will several items available for silent auction, and music will be provided by Jocelyn Obermeyer, certified therapeutic harp practitioner from Hospice of the Valley.

Each author will donate $1.00 per book sold at this event toward the two Arizona-Based Cancer Research Programs designated as equal beneficiaries for this fundraiser.

1.) Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, collaboratively with Arizona State University under the direction of Robert Waters PhD.
2.) The University of Arizona Cancer Center natural product research program directed by Dr. Leslie Gunatilaka.

Please join us!

 

 

 

 

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Doctor Quality

Is there such a thing? How do you find out? Is a Doc worthy of your trust? Is one better due to training, experience or skills? Many tools and clues exist, trust DocHandal to explain how critical it is that you do research and observe for the subtle clues of competency.

PLEASE spend more time finding the best Doc for you than you did buying your car.

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Tendinitis From Antibiotics

 Common Side Effect:

Quinolones, a new class of bacteria fighting antibiotics can reap havoc on your tendons. This should not be a first line medication but if others fail or culture results show only they can kill the bacterial infection you have. All medications have the potential to cause negative effects on our bodies. With use of these antibiotics, incidence of tendinitis is increased 3-4 times. FYI- some folks bastardize the medical term and say ‘tendonitis’!  Listen Up on iTunes to DocHandal and find out which ones and more about this side effect  DocHandal

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New Years Resolutions

YOU CAN! Boost activity, cut calories, cut down fat keep track! DocHandalPodcast Episode makes it possible more than ever for you to make a decision to stick to. Eating out facts easy to recall next time you are out at someone’s table. Also learn if you are at risk for pre-diabetes-simply put!

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Death-From Prescription Drugs

Deaths by prescribed narcotic exceeds deaths from traffic accidents. Too many Americans have ‘pain killers’ prescribed and believe they are safe since a medical professional ordered it! No one is immune - it can happen to you, it did to Michael Jackson. Prescribed drug information is updated in DocHandal’s latest iTunes podcast. Young adult rationalize –  safe for parents safe for us. More popular and dangerous than street drugs!

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Do Not Attempt Resuscitation

‘DNR’ & “DNAR” -Do Not Attempt Resuscitation is a legal document we prepare in advance. Part of the advanced papers we sign before becoming gravely ill or injured. Since no one knows exactly when that may be, everyone should have directives of this nature prepared in advance. Let DocHandal explain!

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Pain Scale

Need to Know!

Healthcare providers need to know the exact nature of your pain. Pain is the fifth vital sign. Asked whenever you seek medical help. Pain tolerance varies between individuals.  One aspect is intensity using a scale usually 1 to 10. Learn how to focus and get to the point when it comes to your pain. Quicker care results when you Listen Up to Dochandal’s podcast.

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The Art of Medicine

docHandal is off to lecture medical students and mid level medical professionals Dec. 14th. Even though you would not be there have a look at her  presentation. Posted for public on iWorks and have a look at her notes for the lecture under Adult Medical Common Sense. Trying to teach young medical folks the humanity of treating another hurting human being and not seeing them as ‘facticity’ .  Important is not just the ability to diagnose and write prescriptions but understanding, caring and patience is needed. What SHOULD young medical types have in their cache, that is their strong-box? Remember as you read this  article,  DocHandal is sharing her notes, this is not in  essay form. As you can image humor will be interwoven!

 

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Truth in Health Care Matters

Not from a moral nor an ideological perspective this week’s podcast (iTunes) deals with why it is critical to tell medical personnel the truth. Examples of critical judgment and care are made based on evidence you offer caregivers. It works both ways-we expect that doctors and others we entrust our bodies to are telling us the truth.

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