Shows
Driftless HealthCastHow Much Water Should I Drink?In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and friend of the show Gideon Wolbrink talk about how to know if you are drinking enough water. How much is enough? Can you drink too much? We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast). This podcast does not reflect the opinion of our employer. 2023-09-0807 min
Driftless HealthCastHydration for AthletesIn this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey and friend of the show Gideon Wolbrink talk how athletes can tell if they are hydrated. They also review tips to get hydrated if you find yourself behind. We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast). This podcast does not reflect the opinion of our employer. 2023-09-0313 min
Driftless HealthCastShin SplintsWith high school sports ramping up, Dr. Christopher Tookey and friend of the show Gideon Wolbrink talk about shin spints. They go over what causes them, how to treat them and how to prevent them. We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast). This podcast does not reflect the opinion of our employer. 2023-08-2710 min
Driftless HealthCastDoes Creatine Supplementation Help With Athletic Performance?In this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey is joined by Gideon Wolbrink in a review of whether athletes should consider creatine supplementation to enhance their sports performance. They also cover so how to do this safely and effectively. A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast) 2023-01-2214 min
Driftless HealthCastSugar Content in Popular BeveragesIn this episode, Dr. Christopher Tookey is joined by Gideon Wolbrink who provided some field reseach on what beverages many high schoolers are drinking. They cover the suprising amount of sugar in these beverages as well as caffeine content. At the end, they make a case for drinking more water and getting more sleep. A disclaimer, we're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast) 2023-01-1412 min