Category Archives: Health and wellness

In case you missed it: our most popular topics

Posted on November 30, 2017 by David Hilden, MD MPH

I have been writing My Healthy Matters for nearly two years, and over that time there have been over 50,000 views to the site.  To all of you who read along with me, THANK YOU! I took a pause in … Continue reading →

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Is is a cold or the flu?

Posted on October 17, 2017 by David Hilden, MD MPH

There’s a joke, probably only funny to someone from the great frozen tundra where I live, that goes something like this . . . Q:  How does a person from Minnesota say “Hello”? A:  (sniffles) . . . . “Hello.” … Continue reading →

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An introduction to acupuncture and chiropractic care

Posted on September 25, 2017 by David Hilden, MD MPH

Medical school is four years long.  This is after four years of college.  It is then followed by three more years of intensive training during medical residency.  It’s a lot of learning. So in all those years, do you know … Continue reading →

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Why I’m not a big fan of vitamins and supplements

Posted on August 8, 2017 by David Hilden, MD MPH

In 2013, people in the United States spent nearly $35 billion on vitamins and supplements.  Something like 1 in 3 people take a multivitamin, and around half of people took some type of supplement in the past 30 days. So … Continue reading →

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Don’t blame farmers: the scoop on Daylight Saving Time

Posted on March 17, 2017 by David Hilden, MD MPH

True story. . .   This past Saturday I set three alarm clocks in preparation for getting out of bed to do my Sunday morning Healthy Matters radio broadcast.  It was the start of Daylight Saving Time here in the … Continue reading →

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Sinus congestion, nasal irrigation, and the neti pot

Posted on February 20, 2017 by David Hilden, MD MPH

It seems that about 75% of my life involves nasal congestion with sinus pressure around my eyes.   It’s probably allergies to various tiny stuff floating through the air.  Not sure about that but I am so stuffy so much … Continue reading →

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Apple cider vinegar: a Healthy Matters investigative report!

Posted on December 11, 2016 by David Hilden, MD MPH

On a recent “Open Lines” radio broadcast (in which we have no topic and I simply answer the sundry questions from listeners) somebody asked about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar.  Fair enough. Well as a highly educated medical professional … Continue reading →

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It’s a cold . . . it’s the flu . . . its FluChat!

Posted on December 1, 2016 by David Hilden, MD MPH

    It’s dreaded “cold and flu” season here in the not-yet-frozen tundra of Minnesota and probably where you live as well. This is a quick post to announce #FluChat – which I am doing along with my friends at … Continue reading →

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Insomnia Part 2: “Sleep is incredibly behavioral” (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 15, 2016 by David Hilden, MD MPH

Hey, Early Birds and Night Owls! This post is the second part about insomnia which is a topic I’m finding resonates with a whole lot of people.  If you missed Part 1 about Insomnia, I recommend reading that post here … Continue reading →

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Insomnia Part 1: Maybe you should just count sheep.

Posted on October 30, 2016 by David Hilden, MD MPH

I think I may hold the world record for the fastest time in falling asleep.  Usually I’m out about a nanosecond after my head hits the pillow.  And that’s just at night.  I’m pretty good at falling asleep just about … Continue reading →

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