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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

SOUTHERN REMEDY Relatively Speaking | Covid 19 Part 5 Alone and Lonely

America had a chronic loneliness problem before COVID-19, but the battle to stop the spread of the disease has dramatically increased the feelings of loneliness. Social distancing, while important in stopping the spread of the virus, has worsened the sense of isolation in many. Listen as we talk about ways to combat loneliness and still stay safe. Tips on how to combat loneliness: spend at least 15 minutes each day talking with or writing to a loved one. dial down distractions and give undivided...

Apr 28, 202042 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Coronavirus Answers

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC broadcasts via skype to observe social distancing guidelines. She has information about the coronavirus and answers listen questions about the virus. You can leave a question for her on her Facebook page called healthy habits with Josie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 202048 min

The Original Southern Remedy

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions about the coronavirus and COVID 19 from listeners. He is also able to answer general medical questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202048 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | How to “sheltering-in-place” without losing your mind

Life has changed so much during this pandemic it is unbelievable, many are struggling financially and emotionally trying to take care children and teens,work from home, plus deal with all of the other stressors. Listen as Dr. Buttross discusses tips on how to “sheltering-in-place” without losing your mind with guests, Dr. Courtney Walker, Psychologist with UMMC’s Center of Advancement of Youth and Susan Garrard, president of the MS Children’s Museum. For more information on MCM's at-home activit...

Apr 21, 202050 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Coronavirus Q and A

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC broadcasts via skype to observe social distancing guidelines. She has information about the coronavirus and answers listen questions about the virus. You can leave a question for her on her Facebook page called healthy habits with Josie . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 202047 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Covid 19 Stuck Under One Roof

On today's show Dr. Susan Buttross along with Dr. Crytal Limm, Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and director of the UMMC psychology residency program discuss how to keep peace and love in your home when personal & professional lives are all of a sudden stuck under one roof. Listen as they give tips on how to not destroy your relationship while quarantined with your partner and ways to even enhance it during this time. Hosted on Acast. See a...

Apr 17, 202050 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | More COVID-19 information

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC broadcasts via skype to observe social distancing guidelines. She has information about the coronavirus and answers listen questions about the virus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 202049 min

The Original Southern Remedy

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions about the coronavirus and COVID 19 from listeners. He is also able to answer general medical questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 08, 202048 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Fighting Bad Habits in Tough Times

When stressed, some people turn to old bad habits to try to cope. Smoking, drinking alcohol, binge eating, nail biting, or whatever it is, those bad habits are not helpful and usually harmful. Listen as we discuss how to manage these stressful times and avoid falling back into old bad habits with our guest Dr. Jeff Parker, psychologist and addiction specialist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Helpful links for coping skills: umc.edu/Coronavirus/files/CoronavirusResources.pdf http...

Apr 07, 202048 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Coronavirus

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC broadcasts via skype to observe social distancing guidelines. She has information about the coronavirus and answers listen questions about the virus and other wellness questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 202048 min

The Original Southern Remedy

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC, answers questions about the coronavirus and COVID 19 from listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 01, 202048 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Protecting Your Family And Staying Sane During COVID-19 Part 2

As we shelter in place to hopefully decrease the number of new covid-19 cases, parents are working from home, taking care of their children, trying to be the social planner, the teacher and the one who reassures the family that everything is OK. So how in the world can you do 3 full-time jobs…parent, teacher and your work job? Listen as doctor's Courtney Walker and Ruth Patterson discuss ways to navigate through this very difficult time. For more tips on how to Talk to Children About COVID-19 an...

Mar 31, 202047 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | virus questions and answers

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC broadcasts via skype to observe social distancing guidelines. She has information about the coronavirus and answers listen questions about the virus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202048 min

The Original Southern Remedy

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC talks to Dr. LouAnn Woodward, a Vice Chancellor at the University of Medical Center, about UMMC’s response to the coronavirus. He also answers questions about the virus and COVID 19 from listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202048 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Immunity boosters

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC broadcasts via Skype to observe social distancing guidelines. She talks about ways to boost your immunity and answers listen questions about the coronavirus and COVID 19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202047 min

The Original Southern Remedy

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC devotes the entire show to the coronavirus and COVID-19. The show starts with information about the virus, and then he takes calls from listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202047 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | Psychological effects of Coronavirus Disease

The outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Today Dr. Susan Buttross along with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Daniel Sarver, discuss the psychological effects of COVID-19 on you and your family and ways to manage anxiety and stress. Below are resources for you and your family: * Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/index.asp * ...

Mar 17, 202050 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Healthy eating and coronavirus

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to registered dietitian Kathy Warwick. They talk about healthy eating amid concerns about the coronavirus and answer listener questions about the virus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202049 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | The Importance of Play

When you were small what did you do for fun? How much time did you spend outside in free play after school, on the weekends and in the summer? Do you remember playing outside in the summer until it was too dark to see? Are our children so plugged into electronic diversion that they’ve lost their connection to the natural world? Today we’ll talk about the importance of play and why we need to promote it with our guest Dr. John Gaudet, general pediatrician in Hattiesburg and the president of the M...

Mar 10, 202050 min

SoRem For Women | The Foot Show

(L-R) Dr. Michelle Owens, Dr. Stefanie Thomas, Dr. Ali Brown The ladies welcome back Dr. Stefanie Thomas to the show to discuss all the issue you could be having with your feet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 202051 min

The Original Southern Remedy

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC answers questions from listeners. This week, Dr. Jimmy answers questions on the shingles vaccine, asbestos exposure and blood pressure medication. He also has information on the coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 04, 202048 min

Relatively Speaking w/ Dr. Susan Buttross | The Importance of Friendships

Do you think that you just don’t have time to spend with friends or that life is just too busy? Well there is scientific evidence that friends are important for your health and happiness so today on Relatively Speaking we discuss friends, and how to make them and keep them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 03, 202050 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Dentistry

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to Dr. Mark Livingston, Chairman of the Department of Advanced General Dentistry in the School of Dentistry at UMMC. They talk about dental health and answer questions about receding gums, when to first take kids to the dentist and what toothbrush to use. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 202049 min

The Original Southern Remedy

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC answers questions from listeners. This week, Dr. Jimmy has information on the COVID-19 (the coronavirus) and answers questions about leg cramps, bone spurs cholesterol medications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 202048 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Diabetes

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to Dr. Danny Riche, Professor of Pharmacy Practice at UMMC about diabetes. They talk about what diabetes is, and discuss some of the medication used to treat it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202048 min

The Original Southern Remedy

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC answers questions from listeners. This week, Dr. Jimmy answers questions diabetes, facial tics, swollen knuckles and the shelf life for medicine. You can get your medical questions answered by sending an email to remedy@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202050 min

The Original Southern Remedy

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC answers questions from listeners. This week, Dr. Jimmy answers questions about the kidney transplants, bell’s palsy and shoulder pain. He also discusses social media addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 202048 min

Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit | Heart health

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to Dr. John Vanderloo of Vanderloo Family Medicine in Jackson. They define heart disease and discuss risk factors, define blood pressure and explain blood pressure readings and take several heart health related questions from listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202049 min

The Original Southern Remedy

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC answers questions from listeners. This week, Dr. Jimmy answers questions about the price of prescription medication, high blood pressure and pink eye. He also has information on February being heart health month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 202048 min

Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking | "Superwoman Syndrome"

On this episode of Relatively Speaking we discuss "Superwoman Syndrome" and how women often find themselves caught in this predicament. We also talk about ways to manage a healthy work-life balance and how to lower stress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 202051 min
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