Health Solutions With Shawn & Janet Needham

One of the most popular class of medications in every pharmacy is the class of drugs called “Proton Pump Inhibitors” … or, as you may recognize them, drugs like Prilosec and Nexium, used to treat Acid Reflux Disease. But did you know… those drugs, if used long term… could do more harm than good? Pharmacist and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr. Kourtney Sanfelice sat down with Shawn to talk about that, as well as alternative treatments for the condition.

When most start a weight loss journey, the focus becomes what they want to lose, not gain, in the process of getting healthy. Shawn Lloyd, a previous guest on Health Solutions With Shawn & Janet Needham, says he gained something unexpected along the way to losing more than 100 pounds. And, he says, it was worth the journey.

Medical professionals across the country are starting to switch to a cash-pay model… after decades of government and insurance interference within healthcare. Dr. Kathleen Brown, a Dermatologist, is one of those Doctors. She sat down with Shawn to talk about it… as well as to offer cancer prevention tips.

Have you ever wondered why surgical services can often be expensive.... even, out of reach for some? Dr. Ron Piniecki, an Anesthesiologist, wondered why, and decided he, along with two colleagues, would try to fix it. He sat down with Shawn to talk about Wellbridge Surgical Center, in Indiana, and why he believes up-front, uniform pricing is the wave of the future.

Aging gracefully is everyone’s goal. Author and Hormone Replacement expert Dr. Neil Rouzier sat down with Shawn to discuss how Testosterone can help not only men, as they age, but women as well.

Navigating healthcare systems can be difficult in the best of times. But what happens when you get a critical diagnosis, like Cancer? Sean Kelley with Texas Medical Management sat down with Shawn and Janet to talk about the benefits of using a Patient Navigator in today’s Health Solutions.

Staying fit and active are important for everyone as we age. But at least one medical professional says it was a lack of healthy living that caused him to re-evaluate his choices, and his practice. Dr. Elie Jarrogue sat down with Shawn on this week's Health Solutions podcast to talk about that, as well as the new direction he's taking.

Do you ever get the feeling your doctor might not be telling you the truth? Chances are good that you're probably right about that. Pharmacists Shawn and Janet Needham with the Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy talked about that, and answered some of your questions, in this week's edition of Health Solutions.

Often times, employees say they feel shackled to their jobs simply for the health insurance plan offered by their employers. But what if there is a better way? Chris Habig with Freedom Healthworks sat down with Shawn to talk about alternatives.

What's the difference in a health insurance policy and a health share? Shawn sat down with an insurance broker, Alan Huber, to talk about the pros and cons.