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ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS – also known as AAA’s. Click here to learn more.
ACNE – Click here to learn more.
ADVIL – (also known as ibuprofen or Motrin). Click the links for information on dosages in general or for direct link to the Children Dosing Chart.
ANGINA – Click here for information on heart attacks and angina.
ANNUAL PHYSICALS – are no longer required nor recommended. Click here to learn more.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES with BLOOD PRESSURE PILLS – Caution when combining NSAIDSs with ACEIs or ARBs. Click here to learn more.
ANXIETY – Click here for information on what a person can do to help with anxiety, depression, stress, and mental health issues.
ASTHMA – Click here to learn about asthma.
BENADRYL – Click the links for information on dosages in general or for direct link to the Children Dosing Chart.
BENZODIAZEPINES – these are old medications that were used to treat problems with anxiety and sleep. Dr. Stewart does not recommend these. They are addictive and have have many disadvantages. Click here to learn more.
BACK PAIN – a very common concern. Click here to learn more about lower back pain.
BPPV – this is a very common cause of vertigo (dizziness). Click here to learn more.
CHOLESTEROL – Click here for information about cholesterol, statins, and cardiovascular risk.
COLON CANCER SCREENING – Click here for information.
CONCUSSIONS – Click here for information.
CONSTIPATION – For adults, Metamucil can really help. For child constipation, click here for more information.
CORONAVIRUS – Click here for information about the coronavirus (COVID-19).
COPD – also known as “emphysema” or “chronic bronchitis”. Click here for information on COPD.
COUGHS, COLDS & SORE THROATS – Click here for information, and/or here for information on ear infections specifically, here for information on pink eye.
COLDS (The “Common Cold”, “Head Cold”) – Click here for information on colds, coughs, sore throats, etc.
DEPRESSION – Click here for information on what a person can do to help with depression, anxiety, stress, and mental health issues.
DIABETES – Click here for information about diabetes. This page is continually under development. More information will be added in future.
DIARRHEA – Click here for information. This information is also useful if you think you may have a “stomach flu.”
DIET – Click here for information and handouts on common dietary topics.
DIZZY – There are many different causes for dizziness. One common cause is called “BPPV. Click here to learn more about BPPV.
EAR INFECTIONS – Click here for information about “Middle Ear” infections in children. Click here for information on “Swimmer’s Ear” (Outer Ear) infections.
EAR WAX – Click here for information about ear wax and how to unplug it.
FEMALE SEXUAL FUNCTION & LIBIDO – Click here for a helpful article.
FEVER – Click here for information on fever in children.
FINANCIAL STRAIN – Click here for suggestions to help with financial strain or poverty.
FODMAP Diet – “FODMAPs” are a common type of sugar found in foods. They can cause gas, bloating, cramping, and/or diarrhea in many people. Trying to limit or avoid these foods can help many people’s bowel symptoms. Click here to learn more.
FOOT PAIN – Click here for information on foot pain.
GRAVOL – Click the links for information on dosages in general or for direct link to the Children Dosing Chart.
HEADACHES – Click here for information on how to prevent headaches.
HEART ATTACKS – Click here for information on heart attacks and angina.
HEMORRHOIDS – Click here for information and tips.
INGROWN TOENAILS – Click here for information about “ingrown toenails”, including explaining why the problem is actually “overgrown toe skin”, not the nail!
KNEE PAIN – Click here for information on knee pain. CLICK HERE for a list of handouts and information on common pains related to common muscle, joint, and other musculoskeletal problems.
LAB VALUES – all lab values are subject to variability and fluctuations. Best Science Medicine did a podcast to brilliantly explain this (Episodes 352-355). Click here for a PDF summary chart of their findings.
LIVER – Click here for information on “Fatty Liver Disease”.
MEDICATION INFORMATION – CLICK HERE for information on various medications, including common side effects, doses, and how to take the medications.
MEDICATION SIDE EFFECTS – CLICK HERE for information on how to experiment to see if your medication is causing side effects or not.
METAMUCIL (Psyllium Fiber) – can be used to treat many bowel problems, including both diarrhea and constipation. Click here for more information. You may also find information on the FODMAP diet helpful here.
MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN – CLICK HERE for information on common pains related to common muscle, joint, and other musculoskeletal problems.
NOSEBLEEDS – CLICK HERE for information on nosebleeds, including how to stop and prevent them.
NSAIDs with BLOOD PRESSURE PILLS – Caution when combining NSAIDSs with ACEIs or ARBs. Click here to learn more.
OSTEOPOROSIS – Osteoporosis is a very common disease where a person’s bones become brittle and at risk of breaking. Click here for information on osteoporosis, prevention.
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS – These sections will provide you with information on Tylenol (a.k.a “acetaminophen”), Advil or Motrin (a.k.a. “ibuprofen”), Gravol, and Benadryl.
PAIN – Click here for more information on general pain control. CLICK HERE for information on common pains related to common muscle, joint, and other musculoskeletal problems.
PALLIATIVE CARE – Please visit Dr. Melissa Holowaty’s page here for excellent information and resources related to palliative care and end of life care.
PINK EYE – Click here for information.
PREGNANCY – Click here for information on various topics related to pregnancy.
PROSTATE CANCER – Click here for information on the PSA test or Here explains why the digital rectal exam is no longer recommended as a screening exam.
SHOULDER PAIN – Click here for information. CLICK HERE for a list of handouts and information on common pains related to common muscle, joint, and other musculoskeletal problems.
SINUS INFECTIONS – Click here for information on cold and sinus infection symptoms.
SKIN SPOTS – Click here for information on common skin spots, moles, and different types of skin cancer that you should know about.
SLEEP – trouble sleeping (insomnia) is a very common issue. Click here for more information.
SMOKING – Click here for information on quitting smoking.
SORE THROATS – Click here for information on colds, coughs, sore throats, etc.
STRESS – Click here for information on what a person can do to help with stress, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues.
STROKES – Click here for information on Strokes, Mini-Strokes, and TIA’s.
TICK BITES – Click here for information on Tick Bites and Lyme Disease Prevention.
TOENAIL FUNGUS – Also known as “onychomycosis”. Click here for information.
TYLENOL – (also known as acetaminophen or Tempra). Click the links for information on dosages in general or for direct link to the Children Dosing Chart.
VERTIGO – There are many different causes for vertigo (a type of dizziness). One common cause is called “BPPV. Click here to learn more about BPPV.
VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY – A common cause for leg and feet swelling. Also sometimes called “leaky veins.” Click here to learn more.
WEIGHT LOSS – Click here for information on how to lose weight.