http://www.quickanddirtytips.com en-us 2009 Macmillan Holding, Inc., The House Call Doctor, and Quick and Dirty Tips are trademarks of Macmillan Holding, Inc. and Mignon Fogarty, Inc. Quick and Dirty Tips for Taking Charge of Your Health QuickAndDirtyTips.com Take charge of your health with the House Call Doctor. No topic is off limits as Dr. Rob Lamberts answers your most pressing medical questions with his trademark humor and straightforward advice. He'll make even the most complex medical issues easy to understand with expert advice on topics like cholesterol, bruises, antibiotics, and everything else you need to know to understand your body better and improve your health and quality of life. Take charge of your health with the House Call Doctor. No topic is off limits as Dr. Rob Lamberts answers your most pressing medical questions with his trademark humor and straightforward advice. He'll make even the most complex medical issues easy to understand with expert advice on topics like cholesterol, bruises, antibiotics, and everything else you need to know to understand your body better and improve your health and quality of life. Macmillan Holding, Inc. housecalldoctor@quickanddirtytips.com no What are herniated discs? What are pinched nerves? Learn the low-down. Pinched nerves can literally be a pain in the butt...and the shoulder. Learn all about this painful condition. http://housecalldoctor.quickanddirtytips.com/what-is-a-pinched-nerve.aspx Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:17:01 PDT no 00:07:36 Back Pain, Sciatica, Pinched Nerve, Back, Herniated Disc, Back surgery Which tests are done to identify problems with the heart? 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What causes high blood pressure, what damage can it do, and how do you treat it? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall029_hypertension.mp3 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:17:01 PDT no 00:11:30 house, call, doctor, dealing, with, blood, pressure, hypertension Part 1 on blood pressure. What is blood pressure, and why is it important? Part 1 on blood pressure. What is blood pressure, and why is it important? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall028_high_blood_pressure-1.mp3 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:09:05 house, call, doctor, dealing, with, blood, pressure What are addictions, and what can be done to deal with them? What are addictions, and what can be done to deal with them? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall027_addiction.mp3 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:11:38 house, call, doctor, addictions, addicting, chemical, dependencies, dependency What causes stinky armpits and what can you do about them? What causes stinky armpits and what can you do about them? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall026_bodyodor.mp3 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:07:49 house, call, doctor, Body Odor, BO, Deodorant, Bacteria, Sweat, Armpits, Pheromones, Antiperspirant How to deal with all the confusing information you hear. How to deal with all the confusing information medical studies you hear. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall025_decoding_headlines.mp3 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:11:10 house, call, doctor, medical, headlines, studies, science, Screening, Prevention, Medical Studies, USPSTF, Breast Cancer Ways to avoid common mistakes in response to medical headlines that are either sensational or confusing. Ways to avoid common mistakes in response to medical headlines that are either sensational or confusing. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall024-medical-studies.mp3 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:09:31 house, call, doctor, medical, headlines, studies, science, Breast Cancer, USPTF, Education, Patient Education How do you know a person has ADD, and when is it right to treat it. How do you know a person has ADD, and when is it right to treat it. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall023_ADDpt2.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:10:19 house, call, doctor, ADD, attention, deficit, disorder, treatment What is a fever, why does it happen, and what should you do about it? What is a fever, why does it happen, and what should you do about it? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall022_fever.mp3 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:09:36 house, call, doctor, fever, cold, sick, asprin, temperature Sleep apnea is not only a social problem, it is a medical threat. Sleep apnea is not only a social problem, it is a medical threat. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall021_sleep_apnea.mp3 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:09:37 house, call, doctor, snoring, sleep, apnea, waking, at, night What exactly is attention deficit disorder, and what about hyperactivity. Dr. Rob gets personal in this episode. What exactly is attention deficit disorder, and what about hyperactivity. Dr. Rob gets personal in this episode. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall020_ADD.mp3 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:11:18 house, call, doctor, ADD, attention, deficit, disorder, ADHD, children, adults Type two diabetes is the most common form and is growing dramatically. What is it, and what can be done about it? Type two diabetes is the most common form and is growing dramatically. What is it, and what can be done about it? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall019_type2diabetes.mp3 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:09:50 house, call, doctor, Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin, Blood Sugar, Blood Glucose, Hemoglobin A1c What causes colds, how are they caught, and how do you treat them? What causes colds, how are they caught, and how do you treat them? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall018_commoncold.mp3 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:07:07 house, call, doctor, the, common, catching, treating, virus, upper respiratory infection, cold, common cold Dr. Rob explains what diabetes is and why it is important. Learn what diabetes is and why it is important. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall017_diabetes101.mp3 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:09:21 house, call, doctor, type one, type two, diabetes, insulin Getting stuck with a bad doctor is not only frustrating; it is dangerous. Here's how to avoid this big mistake. Getting stuck with a bad doctor is not only frustrating; it is dangerous. Here's how to avoid this big mistake. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall016_choosing-a-pcp.mp3 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:08:01 house, call, doctor, primary, care, physician, trusted, PCPs What does a primary care physician do, and why is it important to have a trusted PCP? What does a primary care physician do, and why is it important to have a trusted PCP? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall015_primary-care.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:08:01 house, call, doctor, primary, care, physician, trusted, PCPs Dr. Rob explains middle ear infections, why they happen, and how to treat them. Learn about middle ear infections, why they happen, and how to treat them. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall014_middle-ear.mp3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:08:45 house, call, doctor, middle, ear, infections, treatment, anti-biotics, tubes, inner-ear, middle-ear What is the cause, and what can be done about this socially isolating problem? What is the cause of bad breath, and what can be done about this socially isolating problem? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall013_bad-breath.mp3 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:09:29 house, call, doctor, Halitosis, Bad Breath, Tonsillitis, Sinusitis, Oral Hygiene, Social handicap How scared should people be about the H1N1 virus, and what should they do about it? How scared should people be about the H1N1 virus, and what should they do about it? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall012_H1N1.mp3 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:11:03 house, call, doctor, toddler, swine, flu, influenza, sick, h1n1 What is Influenza? What is Influenza? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall011_influenza.mp3 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:09:52 house, call, doctor, toddler, swine, flu, influenza, sick, h1n1 How to Deal With Toddler Temper Tantrums. How to Deal With Toddler Temper Tantrums. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall010_tantrums.mp3 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:08:28 house, call, doctor, toddler, temper, tantrums How often do you need a physical, and what should it entail? How often do you need a physical, and what should it entail? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall009_physicalexam.mp3 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:09:22 house, call, doctor, physical, exams, exam, how, often Is breastfeeding really better for the baby? Is breastfeeding really better for the baby? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall008_breastfeeding.mp3 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:07:44 house, call, doctor, breast, feeding, breastfeeding How Poison Ivy and friends can get under your skin, and how Latin can make you look good. How Poison Ivy and friends can get under your skin, and how Latin can make you look good. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall007_poisonivy.mp3 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:07:43 house, call, doctor, poison, ivy, oak What causes swimmer's ear, and why does it hurt so much? Dr. Rob bends your ear on the subject. What causes swimmer's ear, and why does it hurt so much? Dr. Rob bends your ear on the subject. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall006_swimmer_ear.mp3 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:07:40 house, call, doctor, swimmers, ear, infections Post offices, and mutant armies, and how they explain antibiotic resistance. Post offices, and mutant armies, and how they explain antibiotic resistance. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall005_antibiotics.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:15:31 house, call, doctor, resisting, antibiotics Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used drugs. What is the danger of taking too much? Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used drugs. What is the danger of taking too much? http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall004_tylenol.mp3 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:17:01 PDT no 00:05:14 house, call, doctor, tylenol, acetaminophen Learn why bruises form, when they are a sign to seek medical help, and why they itch. Learn why bruises form, when they are a sign to seek medical help, and why they itch. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall003_bruises.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:17:01 PDT no 00:07:12 house, call, doctor, bruises Find out if your cholesterol level is in the healthy range and if not, what you should do about it. Find out if your cholesterol level is in the healthy range and if not, what you should do about it. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall002_cholesterol.mp3 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:33:01 PDT no 00:06:00 house, call, doctor Learn how to discuss medical information from the Internet without getting dirty looks from your doctor. Learn how to discuss medical information from the Internet without getting dirty looks from your doctor. http://traffic.libsyn.com/housecall/housecall001_internet_advice.mp3 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:33:01 PDT no 00:07:45 house, call, doctor, medical, info, internet