Over the Counter
Over the Counter
Dr. Sheila-Marie McAdoo
Welcome to the Over the Counter Podcast hosted by Dr. Sheila-Marie McAdoo, where she seeks to empower patients to take control of their health care experiences and to lead a nourishing lifestyle. She will answer your everyday questions about drugs, supplements, insurance, available treatments, alternative treatments, and other healthcare topics. Are you ready to practice self-reliance and to truly own your health? Dr. Sheila-Marie McAdoo will provide practical takeaways that you can implement on your journey to wellness!
Episode 16: Navigating Prednisone Side Effects
Joining us for this episode is Dr. Megan who specializes in prednisone and mitigating it's side effects. She has developed a supplement called Nutranize Zone which helps relieve some side effects.
Aug 18, 2020
35 min
Episode 15: Poison Prevention in Children
Accidental poisonings happen more frequently than you think. In this episode we discuss the common poisoning agents, how you can prevent your children from getting their hands on them, and the procedure to follow if they do.
Jul 28, 2020
27 min
Episode 14: Thinking About Botox?
Joining us for this episode are Brooke Cathey and Cara Wicker of DeNovo Aesthetics. We going to be discussing the basics of botox and what you as a patient should know. 
Jul 14, 2020
23 min
Episode 13: How Medicare Works with Danielle Roberts of Boomer Benefits
Join us in this episode for a breakdown of what Medicare is, the main parts of Medicare, how to sign up for it, and major pitfalls and penalties to avoid!
Jun 23, 2020
39 min
Episode 12: Financial Boost with the White Coat Investor, Employing the Stealth IRA
Joining us today to talk about HSAs is Dr. Jim Dahle of the popular blog, the White Coat Investor. Dr. Dahle is a practicing emergency physician and has made it his mission to help other healthcare professionals with their personal finance and investing after getting hit by the typical money traps himself. You guys know I’m all about self-reliance and Dr. Dahle has provided a wealth of resources, pun intended, in finances so be sure to check out his blog, forum, and finance courses at whitecoatinvestor.com so that you can take control of your financial health.
Jun 9, 2020
32 min
Episode 11: The Basics of Health Insurance
In this episode we are going to cover how to get health insurance, the main terms and jargon you need to know, common costs and payments you have to make, the types of plans that are out there, AND the common pitfalls people fall into.
May 19, 2020
27 min
Episode 10: SELF CARE, Healing Cancer Through Mind, Body, and Spirit
Joining us today to discuss his new book From Doctor to Patient: Healing Cancer Through Mind, Body, and Spirit is Dr. Diva Nagula. This book was so informative and really helped me discover some lifestyle changes and immunity supplements that I can implement in my own life.
May 5, 2020
26 min
Episode 9: Everybody Poops, Managing Your GI Health
Joining us today to talk about bowel movements and overall GI health is Dr. Nayna Lodhia. She has had a special interest in gastrointestinal disorders and the management of obesity. She has cultivated these two interests into a career in gastroenterology where her primary focus is management of GI disorders in obese patients. She will be joining Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston as a faculty member in Fall of 2020.
Apr 21, 2020
26 min
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Current Coronavirus Recommendations
It's time for an update! During this episode I am covering the new recommendations from the World Health Organization such as what to do if you think you have COVID-19, how to protect yourself from COVID-19,  over the counter medications for self-treating, and the investigative antivirals against COVID-19.
Apr 10, 2020
19 min
Episode 8: CBD Explained with KIP Medical Cannabis Dispensary
Joining us today to explain CBD is Dr. Alexander Dix, a licensed pharmacist whose passion for alternative medicine led him to Maryland, where he is currently the Medical Director for KIP Dispensary. His goal in the cannabis industry is to educate as many people as possible about the therapeutic potential of cannabis.
Apr 7, 2020
28 min
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