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The Common Sense Doctor

The Common Sense Doctor

By Dr. Cherie Johnson

Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Cherie Johnson, navigates you through today's common health issues and problems through the mindset of finding the root cause!

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COV 19 Part I

The Common Sense DoctorApr 18, 2020

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COV 19 Part I

COV 19 Part I

This is a podcast explaining what is COV 19, why are people getting this virus, and what we need to do to prevent infection. This podcast includes current studies and research as of April 4th 2020.  We will be discussing lifestyle changes and supplementation that has been used by this current hospital based research/trials.  This podcast is only an informative podcast and not a diagnosis or treatment protocol. 

Apr 18, 202043:54
COV 19 testing

COV 19 testing

This is a short podcast explaining COV testing for infections with symptoms, without symptoms, and antibodies.  What you need to know, what you should be looking for in a test, and how these test determine what is going on with your immune system. 

Apr 18, 202014:21
Pottenger's Cats Generational Diet Study

Pottenger's Cats Generational Diet Study

This week I've been discussing about one of the most interesting nutritional studies that was completed years ago on 4 generations of cats. Please listen as I go into detail in this week's episode!
Feb 07, 202031:42
Do I Need A Blood Sugar Cleanse?

Do I Need A Blood Sugar Cleanse?

In this episode, we discuss the affects of the overconsumption of sugar, how you can tell if you need a blood sugar cleanse, and what to avoid! Listen and let us know what you think!
Jan 31, 202053:10
Do I Need a Yeast Cleanse?

Do I Need a Yeast Cleanse?

In this episode, I go over signs and symptoms of a yeast overgrowth in your body and how we can go through a Yeast Cleanse to help you!
Jan 23, 202050:35
Antibiotics Aren't Helping, Now What?

Antibiotics Aren't Helping, Now What?

In this podcast, I would like to explain what antibiotics are, why and when we should prescribe them, and why we have antibiotic resistant bugs. From here we can discuss the natural way of treating many of these bacteria’s and preventing them from even overrunning our body.
Jan 17, 202043:45
Why Sugar Is Making You Sick!
Jan 08, 202039:49
Colostrum, Liquid Gold!

Colostrum, Liquid Gold!

Dr. Johnson goes into detail this week on the benefits of colostrum and how it can help your immune system and more! Let's learn why it's called liquid gold!
Jan 03, 202042:40
Lifestyle Choices for the Immune System

Lifestyle Choices for the Immune System

In this week's episode, I go over 11 different choices you can make to help you and your family stay healthy this season!
Nov 20, 201945:46
Essential Oils for You and Your Child

Essential Oils for You and Your Child

Let's talk about essential oils for the immune system and your health!

Nov 13, 201922:22
Supplements for the Immune System

Supplements for the Immune System

Typically, I do not plug or advertise specific supplements except for this article. I will give the mothers in my clinic the list of supplements that I have in my household all the time and what my family and I take to prevent and/or treat a cold or flu. Listen to hear more about what my favorite supplements are for the immune system!

Nov 13, 201933:32
Essential Oils for the Immune System

Essential Oils for the Immune System

These next few podcast episodes will focus more on Essential oils, Supplementation, and Lifestyle to keep not only ourselves but our “little ones” from getting sick and recover from illnesses. Today's episode will be on Essential oils.

I know there are many types of companies out there selling oils. I have found that some of their symptom and oil correlations are not accurate. I would like to start with the basic oils that you should have in your medicine bag and explain why we use them.

Nov 06, 201930:24
How To Keep Your Immune System Strong

How To Keep Your Immune System Strong

This time of year I get a LOT of questions about how to keep yourself and your kids healthy. In the next few episodes of my podcast, I'm going to be discussing the immune system and how to keep your family well this season. 

Oct 30, 201938:06
Spine, Muscle, or Nerve?

Spine, Muscle, or Nerve?

In today's episode, I want to talk with you about Spine, Muscle, and Nerve. Many times, my patients ask me questions, such as: “Is this a muscle problem?”, “Is it a nerve problem?”, “Is it a spine problem?” And I usually answer, "Yes." See, you must understand, our body works as a unit: one process. Your spine can be pulling on a muscle which may be pinching on a nerve. Let's jump into the episode to learn more!

Oct 23, 201933:25
Nutrition for Musculoskeletal Conditions

Nutrition for Musculoskeletal Conditions

I have learned over the years that you can exercise, stretch, do yoga, receive chiropractic care and massage, but until you feed your body, you will never heal from your infirmities. Nutrition is an essential part of our healing, repair, and sustainability. This is why patients are dealing with chronic conditions. Let's jump into today's podcast!

Oct 16, 201943:49
Chiropractic and Extremities

Chiropractic and Extremities

Today, I decided to focus on a topic that most people do not know about until I enlighten them. Chiropractors do work on extremities. You may ask, “What is an extremity”? Extremities are joints in the body other than the spine. They are outside the spine. These are your shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, ankles, feet, jaw and ribs. When I mention all these areas, my patients are amazed.

Oct 07, 201942:33
Chiropractic and How It Relates To Our Health

Chiropractic and How It Relates To Our Health

This week's podcast is about how Chiropractic care relates to our health and how the spine has a huge part in that! Please listen and let us know if you have any questions!

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Oct 02, 201953:12
Benefits of Chiropractic and Acupuncture Together with Dr. Justin Fogo

Benefits of Chiropractic and Acupuncture Together with Dr. Justin Fogo

We have a special guest this week, Dr. Justin Fogo, owner of Chelsea Chiropractic in Chelsea, AL. We're discussing the benefits of doing Chiropractic and Acupuncture together.

Sep 24, 201955:45
Why Chiropractic & Acupuncture Together?

Why Chiropractic & Acupuncture Together?

I wanted to discuss about the combination of Chiropractic & Acupuncture together. I always say that Acupuncture is the glue to an adjustment. Let's see why! 

Sep 24, 201925:34
What Can Acupuncture Treat with Dr. Cherie Johnson

What Can Acupuncture Treat with Dr. Cherie Johnson

There are many things Acupuncture treats so let's go into detail on this week's episode on The Common Sense Doctor. Please share with your friends and family if this podcast helped you!

Sep 18, 201923:10
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture with Dr. Justin Fogo

Dry Needling vs Acupuncture with Dr. Justin Fogo

Join in to listen to this week's podcast on Dry Needling vs Acupuncture with Chiropractor, Dr. Justin Fogo, at Chelsea Chiropractic & Acupuncture Clinic.
Sep 11, 201935:30
What Is Acupuncture?

What Is Acupuncture?

Ever wondered how acupuncture really works? Listen to this week's podcast to learn all about it!

Sep 04, 201919:42
PCOS, Endometriosis, & Infertility: What Do They All Have In Common?

PCOS, Endometriosis, & Infertility: What Do They All Have In Common?

I wanted to conclude the last week of talking about Women's Hormones with a discussion on PCOS, Endometriosis, and Infertility and what they all have in common. 

Aug 27, 201952:60
Adrenal Glands: How They Affect Your Weight, Hormones, & Health

Adrenal Glands: How They Affect Your Weight, Hormones, & Health

In this episode, we have a special guest joining us, Dr. Sarah Leatherman at Integrity Weight Loss Center in Fort Walton Beach, as we discuss the affects of stressed adrenal glands and more.
Aug 26, 201901:06:49
Are My Adrenals Making Me Sick?

Are My Adrenals Making Me Sick?

In this podcast, we're talking about our Adrenals. Are they making you sick? We're going over what they do and how they affect our body.
Aug 21, 201943:15
What Impacts the Optimal Function of Our Thyroid?

What Impacts the Optimal Function of Our Thyroid?

In this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Susie Johnson. We discuss how nutrition, glands, and our liver can impact the optimal function of our Thyroid.
Aug 14, 201941:15
Do I Have a Thyroid Problem?

Do I Have a Thyroid Problem?

Let's see what the root cause of your thyroid issue is!
Aug 12, 201928:19
101 on Hormones

101 on Hormones

This month of August, I want to focus on Women's hormones. So, to start off this week, I'm going to talk the 101 on hormones.
Aug 09, 201922:47
The Truth About Estrogen Based Cancer

The Truth About Estrogen Based Cancer

In today's episode, we're talking about what's causing estrogen-based cancers and what to avoid!
Aug 05, 201925:36
Glycophosphates and Chemicals in our Food

Glycophosphates and Chemicals in our Food

This week's podcast goes along with our video and blog post on harmful chemicals in everyday items. Listen to find out what's in your food that you may not realize! Tell us what you think by sending us a voice message.
Jul 29, 201914:06
The True Culprit of High Blood Pressure
Jul 11, 201951:52
Everyday Harmful Chemicals
Jul 10, 201930:08
Heavy Metal Toxicity
Jul 10, 201949:08
What Is Functional Medicine?
Jul 10, 201928:43
The Truth About Cholesterol
Jul 10, 201940:06
5 Factors of Weight Loss
Jun 25, 201926:33
Sugar: The Silent Killer
Jun 19, 201933:35
Your Digestive System
Jun 14, 201921:04