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Southern Remedy

Southern Remedy is Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s flagship wellness radio program dedicated to keeping Mississippians healthy. The call-in radio program airs at 11 a.m. weekdays. Each day a different healthcare provider from the University of Mississippi Medical Center discusses various topics and takes questions from listeners.


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  • Monday - Family Nurse Practitioner Josie Bidwell, Southern Remedy Healthy & Fit 
  • Tuesday - Dr. Susan Buttross, Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking 
  • Wednesday - Dr. Jimmy Stewart, The Original Southern Remedy 
  • Thursday - Dr. Mary Morgan McLeod, Southern Remedy Kids and Teens 
  • Friday - Dr. Jasmine Kency, Southern Remedy for Women

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Episodes

Relatively Speaking: Dream Catcher

Dreams. We all have them but after a traumatic event those dreams can become reoccurring nightmares. If you have experienced a traumatic event and now are struggling to sleep, you’re not alone. Most trauma survivors experience sleep trouble such as insomnia and many replay the trauma in their dreams. Are you having reoccurring nightmares? Do you wonder if there is anything you can do to stop them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 26, 20170

Healthy and Fit: Mental Health

Today we continue our January Jump-start to a healthier you with the topic of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 20170

Kids and Teens: Fear

Fear is one of the most basic emotions, and while it is essential to life, sometimes it can be overwhelming. Dr. Stewart's guest today is Dr. Susan Buttross from Southern Remedy's Relatively Speaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 20170

Healthy and Fit: No Smoking

Dr. Josie Bidwell hosts Dr. Thomas Payne from the ACT Center for at UMMC. Today’s show is about tobacco use. How and why you should stop using tobacco is discussed, ranging from topics like cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to vaping and e-cigarettes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 20170

The Dr. Is In: Incontinence, Libido and More

This week Dr. Rick deShazo welcomes urogynecologist, Dr. Paul Moore, from UMMC. Many topics are discussed including incontinence, libido and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 20170

Relatively Speaking: Anxiety

Anxiety, we all have it at one time or another, some is ok and normal but when does it become destructive? Is continual worry or anxiety affecting your sleep, job performance or relationships? Today we’ll talk about how you can tell if you or someone you love is experiencing destructive anxiety or toxic stress and what you can do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 20170

Women's Show: Cervical Cancer

Today's topic is cervical cancer. How common is it? What causes it? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 20170

Kids and Teens: Kids and Supplements

Today on Southern Remedy, Dr. Jimmy Stewart takes calls and answers questions on a number of topics. A mother, who’s 15 year-old son is getting into supplements, asks about the dangers and safety of supplements. Dr. Stewart talk discusses rotavirus. Also, can you overdose with vitamins? Another mother asks about television programming for her two children under the age of 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 20170

The Dr. Is In: Second Opinions

Dr. Rick takes your call and questions including why insurance coverages change on some medications at the start of each year, and a couple of caller testimonies about seeking second opinions or even a new health care provider if you feel you are now being treated with enough priority. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 20170

Relatively Speaking: Parenting Adults

Now you’re an adult, but does your parent still try to treat you like a child? And parents, do you sense your adult child bristle when you try to give sage advice. And then there are those family gatherings where some siblings are desperately trying to keep the pecking order from childhood? Today we’ll talk about how you can make some needed changes in your family dynamics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 20170

Healthy and Fit: Fad Diets

This week Dr. Josie Bidwell welcomes registered dietician Arianna Bierdeman to the show to talk about fad diets. What are useful traits of these diets? What diet tricks should you never subject your body to? Josie and Arianna take plenty of calls and emails on one of today’s most talked about medical topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 20170

Kids and Teens: Cold, Cough and Fever

It’s winter time, and with it comes nasty colds, coughs and other infections. When your child gets a fever, what do you do about it? When is it serious? What about all those viruses out there? How do you treat those? Can you treat them? Common and uncommon viruses and your children – this week on Southern Remedy Kids & Teens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 07, 20170

Women's Show: Chronic Pain

Today’s program is about managing chronic pain. Dr. Michelle Owens welcomes in special guest Dr. Lori Marshall, an anesthesiologist who specializes in pain management. So, listen in if you've had problems with your back or your neck or if you're dealing with pain in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 07, 20170

The Dr. Is In: Breast Cancer Screening

Dr. Rick welcomes in Dr. Harpreet Talwar to the studio. Dr. Talwar heads the breast imaging division at The Cancer Institute at UMMC. They take questions from callers and discuss screening and new imaging that may help detect breast cancer earlier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 05, 20170

Kids and Teens: Avoiding Bullies

Does your kid complain about insults, teasing or jokes about the way they look or dress? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 20160

Relatively Speaking: Resolutions

The start of the New Year is a great time to start a new chapter in your life, that’s why so many of us make New Year's resolutions. But why do so many resolutions fail? Do you have a plan or is it just a thought in your head? Tells us about your successes and failures and we’ll talk about how you can make those resolutions stick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 20160

Women's Show: Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women. Here to provide information and answer your questions is Dr. Joe Pressler, a pulmonologist at UMMC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 20160

The Dr. Is In: Surgery

On this week’s program, Sr. Rick takes question emails and calls and welcomes in general surgeon Dr. Thomas Helling onto the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 20160

Relatively Speaking: Personality Disorders

Does it seem that there is always one person who creates unwanted drama at family gathering? Today we are talking about personality disorders and how a person with one can affect everyone around them. Do you know what to do when negative behavior starts? Do you need a plan?Let’s talk about what is going on in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 20160

Women's Show: Sleep Disorders

Our guest today is Dr. Andrea Lewis, a specialist in sleep disorders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 20160

Kids and Teens: Wired Kids

Is being connected negatively effecting your child? How much time should your child spend online? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 09, 20160

The Dr. Is In: Anesthesia

This week, Dr. Rick deShazo welcome in Dr. Kumar from UMMC, a pediatric anesthesiologist, and they take call on a number of topics under the umbrella of anesthesiology from dentistry to out-patient surgery, and the difference between general and local anesthesia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 20160

Relatively Speaking: Blending Families for the Holidays

This week’s Relatively Speaking is about holidays with blended families. Step parents, grandparents and the children involved, you've all been there either as a participant or bystander. Dividing the holidays fairly isn't an easy task. How do you do it? Have you just said, “no, there's not time.” Is there a way to keep the happiness in the holidays? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 20160

Kids and Teens: Holiday Gifts

What is an appropriate gift for your child? What about safety concerns? Any other holiday hazards? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 20160

The Dr. Is In: Next Patient Please

Dr. Rick fields calls from one end of the medical spectrum to the other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 01, 20160

Relatively Speaking: Navigating Family for the Holidays

Today we’re talking about those holiday gatherings with family. Fun and loving, right? Maybe not always. During those family gatherings, do you find yourself suddenly turning back into that teenager, irritated and anxious about what those beloved family members may say or do? Do you wish that you had a way to combat those old feelings? Are holidays with the family awkward or resentful for you, or is it a time where you can relax and enjoy loved ones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Nov 24, 20160

Women's Show: Kidney Disease

Dr. Brown and Dr. Norris talk about kidney disease and other issues relating to your kidneys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 20160

Daily Remedy: Asthma Question and Answer

Today we’ll be tackling this issue with the help of our special guest, Dr. Johnathan Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 20160
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