Doc Handal Speaks! Listen Up, A Doctor's Insider Tips

Computer monitors are not totally safe, glare, viewing distance, refresh rate are just a few of the critical factors. DocHandal tells you what you need to do wither you spent 8 hours a day or less at the computer. Workplaces are not taking precautions so you need to! Not just vision but headaches and body changes are part of this epidemic syndrome.

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!

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.

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! and learn the details about cancers from foods we eat. These ingested carcinogens contribute to the probable multiple causes of cancer of pancreas, colon and bladder.

Foot problems can be prevented and are often first sign of more serious medical condition. Arthritis, diabetes circulation problems happen but foot care makes a difference. Learn the Do's and don'ts of wearing shoes. Also common foot occurrences fungal infections, dry skin, corns warts and more from DocHandal.

Are all licensed doctors equally worthy of trust? What type of research do you do before entrusting your health to another human being? Please tell me, more than the time to research for a new car. Many tools exist let DocHandal share subtle tell-tale signs questioning competency and more.

Quinolones, a new class of bacteria fighting antibiotics can reap havoc on your tendons. 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. Listen up and find out which ones and more about this side effect from DocHandal.

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!

Deaths from 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! More popular and dangerous than street drugs for young adults. They rationalize - safe for parents safe for us!

'DNR' Do Not Resuscitate and 'DNAR' - Do Not Attempt Resuscitation are legal documents 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. Let DocHandal explain why!

Need to Know! Healthcare providers need to know the exact nature of your pain. 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 will result.

Not from a moral nor an ideological perspective this podcast deals with why it is critical to tell medical personnel the truth. Examples of critical judgment and care made based on evidence you offer caregivers.

You do have health care rights. There are mechanisms in place to formally voice concerns or issues with the quality or type of care you received, no matter the locale. Listen Up to learn for each setting how to have grievances effectively addressed. More insider tips from DocHandal.

Every home and office needs one! What should you have in it? While I hope you are in good health unforeseen illness and injuries can occur. A well-stocked medicine cabinet will also come in handy in a sudden health situation as well as an emergency. Listen to DocHandal's checklist.

Many conditions require corneal transplants for sight. What is it like to get a transplant, what are possible complications learn this and more from DocHandal. You will want to leave your corneas behind!

Many options exist in health care for evaluation and treatment. Do you ask if there are other tests or other medications for your condition? Do you want to know what possible side effects can occur with your treatment(s)? Does your healthcare provider know your lifestyle demands/limitations? What you need to do as only DocHandal can put it!

Learn the different types causes diagnosis and treatment. Listen and realize not every headache is a 'migraine'. Doc instructs on the subtle difference by symptoms and course of this very common health compliant.

Know before you go! What you need to know in this quick Listen Up! episode. Questions for your Doc, test to confirm and what to take. Start the checklist now for yourself, parents and loved ones. When you should not get on a plane is also included in this candid podcast.

The macula is a small area of the retina that enables us to see fine details. Blurring dark areas and distortion of the central vision occurs as part of natural aging. Learn about diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of this low vision state.

National 'After Dark' radio host Michael Ray goes at it with DocHandal. Interview covers prejudices and attitudes of both sides of the patient-doctor relationship - quite candidly!