Dr. Dixie’s Blog
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How To Possibly Select A Better Name For Your Baby
I realize this is a touchy subject that many parents are going to disagree with but I have personal experience with this subject and therefore feel I should share my knowledge. I wish someone had pointed this out when I named my first child. His name made his first...
G.I. Issues
I want to cover G. I. issues centering on the digestive tract. This tract begins with the mouth and ends at the anus. Let's start with the mouth. I've already covered brushing, and flossing, the teeth and tongue properly and I will just stress again how important...
How To Be A Better Person
I found a small, plastic card in my wallet that I have been carrying around for 30 + years. I want to share the message with you. The title is: "LET ME DO GOOD NOW" I shall pass through this world but once. Any good that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to...
Severe Diarrhea From Taking An Antibiotic
A dear, close relative of mine recently had severe diarrhea and had no idea why. She called me and I remembered that she had recently been treated for Strep. throat. After discussing her signs and symptoms, I immediately thought of Pseudomembranous Colitis (PMC). I...
How To Help You Stay Healthier
You may have heard this many times and say to yourself that it is a no brainer. My bet is, though, that you do not do this every day. The thing is to drink at least eight, eight oz. glasses of water a day. The other thing is to eat at least five servings of fruit and...
Superbugs Can Outsmart Our Antibiotics
Urgent. Please read. Most of us now know that we have bacteria that have managed to become resistant to our most potent antibiotics. I have read about this for years and certainly seen it in my practice. I recently read that there are strains of Escherichia...
What To Teach Your Children
I made this up a long time ago and I still like it. I have told my kids from a very young age that I want them to be "Happy, Healthy, and Responsible." Some of my friends that I have mentioned this to tell me that the last one of these seems to be the most difficult...
Ingrown Nail, Usually Toenail
Have you ever had an ingrown toenail? I have and have seen this in my practice. This can be extremely painful. In some instances, this can actually be very serious if it gets infected. For instance, in a spinal cord injured patient or a patient with diabetes. I have...
Just Another Quick Health Tip
I will probably say this health tip over and over because it is that important. Wash your hands more frequently than you already do. And the next tip is to drink more water than you probably already do. My recommendation is at least eight glasses a day (duh) and more...
Kitchen Help
Be sure you wash your bananas as soon as you bring them home. You need to especially wash the bottoms as that is where the fruit fly eggs are. Dry the tops and wrap with plastic wrap. This seems to keep them fresh longer. Also, remember that you can store them in the...
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