Doc Handal's

Antidepressants and Your Heart

Admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:44:23 +0000

Cardiologist are realizing the millions of Americans on antidepressants are having side effects of heart rhythm changes and artery wall thickening-not good! The most common medication prescribed in the US, for ages 18-44, 14% of people taking antidepressants have been on them over 10 years. DocHandal‘s latest podcast shares the findings of recent studies on this disheartening effect! OR visit DocHandal’s YouTube channel

Valentine- Medical Common Sense

Admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:44:35 +0000

Love yourself-Doc’s put together a few tips for you, global in scope however all important for you to know. Those who listen to her podcasts will probable recall some of the details from which these ‘nuggets’ of knowledge are based. She has put them under east to gleam headings. Stay healthy!

Blood Pressure (BP) FACTS 101

Doc — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:46:09 +0000

Everyone needs to know these “BP” basics. Clear cut information you can use based on complex medical facts. DocHandal let’s you know what risk factors, actions to take, what latest research shows regarding the numbers and when to worry. Blood pressure defines our being-so Listen Up to this podcast!

HIV FACTS 2012

Doc — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:52:36 +0000

Need to Know: HIV/AIDS continues to be a significant health care problem. Hospital EDs use a rapid test to screen on voluntary basis patients, learn about CD4 counts, HAART, blunt realities about testing methods, CDC guidelines, prevalence and more. This week’s podcast- DocHandal Speaks, Listen Up! gives you it all!

Read Food Labels & Avoid Cancer

Admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:28:09 +0000

There is information available to reduce the potential for several types of cancer. Nitrites as preservatives, hydrogenated fats and growth hormone given to cows to increase milk production to name a few taboos. Listen Up! to DocHandal and learn the details about cancers from foods we eat. These ingested carcinogens contribute to the probable multiple causes of cancer of pancreas, colon & bladder.

Best Foot Forward

Admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:48:39 +0000

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.

Writers Unite To Fight Cancer

Admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:06:35 +0000

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!

Doctor Quality

Admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:57:47 +0000

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.

Tendinitis From Antibiotics

Doc — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:56:16 +0000

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

New Years Resolutions

Admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:50:52 +0000

YOU CAN! Boost activity, cut calories, cut down fat keep track! DocHandal 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!