When the first news of the Swine flu hit we were all told to be alarmed and ready for millions to die from it. We were given the impression of this great pandemic which most of us took to mean that we were all in deep danger from it. There was talk about quarantine and…
Monthly Archives: January 2010
January Was Thyroid Awareness Month
Sorry I missed this earlier in the month, but the important thing is to talk about it and now is better than never. I have hypothyroidism. It’s not fun. My thyroid produced less and less hormones over the years, it’s a very slow process. I can only speak from what I’ve experienced and the most…
Smokers and Their Own Second Hand Smoke
Someone finally realized that actual smokers also take regular breaths and end up breathing in their own second hand smoke, and that the second hand smoke they are generating is not good for them either. Of course they had to study and research this in order to prove it, but this is another one of…
Give Kids a Smile Day in Shasta County
Dentists and dental school patients will have a day called Give Kids a Smile Day, where they will provide free dental care including exams, cleanings, fillings and other one day procedures for those 18 and under. They will also give the children instructions on how to clean and care for their own teeth by themselves….
Puerto Rican Doctors Laughing in Photos With Haitian Victims
It seems that 60 or so PR doctors thought it would be a good idea to pose with Haitian Earthquake victims holding soldiers guns and having a great time doing it. Some were holding beers, condoms, and saws next to people who were bloody, hurt, and half dressed. Puerto Rico is investigating the doctors for…
Haiti Relief Concert
I, like many others all over the world feel compassion for the people of Haiti. When I tuned in the other day on the concert, of course my heart just broke and I watched for awhile in tears. I was put off a little however by this one story they showed between the acts. They…
Herpes Commercial
Have you seen the new commercial on tv where a blonde woman tells up that there is a cure now for herpes, shingles and cold sores. ( I believe these are all from the same virus )? Anyway she continues to say that the “cure” has just come into the United States and to call…
The Salt Problem
The problem they say is salt. We all use far too much. In fact the governments recommendation is down from the previous 2300mg daily to about 1500mg a day. The experts tell us about how many lives could be saved and how many millions of dollars could be saved if only we cut down on…
Life’s Simple Seven for Health and Longevity
The American Heart Association now has come up with a checklist of seven factors that will further health and lifespan another 20% or more. Experts say that people who have been doing more preventitive measures have helped to lower heart and stroke risks by 35% in recent years. Doctors feel that by following these seven…