Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, MD

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Specialties:

Emergency Medicine
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Affiliation:

Executive Vice President, Clinical Strategy, Sharecare Inc

Location:

Emory University School of Medicine/ Emo...
Atlanta, GA

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Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, MD answered:
How can I get relief for joint pain?

A soothing poultice, made with baking soda and water in a soft cloth, can help relieve the pain and swelling from a joint injury. In this video, I will describe how to make and apply a poultice. Read More

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Roasted Asparagus
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I love roasting asparagus -- it’s so easy, and I put foil under the asparagus to keep the clean-up minimal. Just wash, trim (asparagus naturally breaks
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Should I be worried about my snoring?

If you wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air or keep your partner awake due to snoring, you may have sleep apnea. In this video, Darria Gillespie, MD, MBA, an emergency room physician at Emory University Hospital, explains. Read More

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Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, MD has written an article:
10 Flu Vaccine Myths That Can Make You Sick
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Has another year gone by already? It’s that time of the year again—flu shot time. If you’re anything like me, another shot is about as exciting as
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Busy Woman's Guide: An ER Doctor's 5 Fast Home Remedies
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“What whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for” goes an old proverb. Sore throat? Whiskey and
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Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, MD answered:
Are there alternative therapies for migraines?

There are some alternative therapies that can be beneficial in migraine. One supplement, butterbur, has been found to prevent migraines. Feverfew is another supplement that you may have heard of, but the evidence if conflicting as to whether it helps. Some patients may also benefit from magnesium and r...Read More

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Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, MD has written an article:
Stop Morning Stress With These Healthy Habits
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Do your mornings suck? If mornings at your house resemble Filene’s Running of the Brides or Black Friday morning, then it’s time to get a handle on
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Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, MD has written an article:
The Latest Road Risk? Parents Who Drive Distracted
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When you get on the road with your children, there are lots of things that you probably view as the biggest threats to your safety: traffic conditions, the weather,
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Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, MD answered:
How can I help my kids switch from summer to school sleep schedules?

The right amount of sleep is important for kids and teens headed back to school. In this video, I will offer tips to get children back on a healthy sleep schedule. Read More

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5 Questions to Ask If You Have Stomach Pain
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Whether you call it a stomach or tummy ache or the more medical “abdominal pain,” we’ve all had stomach pain. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons
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What is the difference between vaccination and immunization?

In most ways that we discuss them, they’re the same thing, but there’s a slight nuance. Immunization refers to building immunity to a certain infectious disease -- such as chicken pox, the flu, or polio. That can be built two ways. The first is by getting sick from the disease. For instance, if you catch the chicken pox, it will make...Read More

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Another useful tip to keep your children safe this summer! Make sure your children are drinking plenty of water.
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How Do I Treat Bad Breath Naturally?
On Aug 18 You can treat bad breath naturally by simply chewing on some parsley. In this video, emergency medicine physician Darria Long Gillespie, MD, explains how parsley can neutralize the odor that is caused by bacteria that live on your teeth and tongue.
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What Should I Do If I Have the Flu?
On Aug 18 Flu symptoms are more severe than those caused by a cold, and there are treatments for a faster recovery, explains Darria Long Gillespie, MD, MBA, an emergency room doctor at Emory University Hospital. In this video, learn how to get well faster.
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Do I Have a Cold or the Flu?
On Aug 18 Not sure if you have a cold or a full blown case of the flu? In this video, Darria Long Gillespie, MD, MBA, an emergency room doctor at Emory University Hospital, explains the difference between common colds and the flu.
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