It is embarassing, but sometimes you need to take medication for stomach problems. Ahem, specifically for diarrhea which can result in horrible snafus at work or elsewhere in public if left…
Whenever I get to feeling sorry for myself and thinking about how bad I have it, I am always inspired by the stories of others who have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and somehow…
I had never heard of gel balls before reading a recent news article, but after learning that this seemingly innocent toy can cause serious injury to infants, I felt that I needed to warn parents…
Diet soda is a popular choice for dieters and non-dieters alike. I've often seen someone order a supersized meal at a restaurant and ask for diet soda to supposedly even the calories out….
You're probably familiar with illegal drag racing from movies like Grease, where it appeared to be harmless teenage fun from the 1950s. But the fact of the matter is that drag racing is still…
In my line of work, I practice compassion very often for the clients that I help to overcome often debilitating injuries that include both the physical and emotional. Sometimes it seems that our…
If you have prescription drugs cluttering your medicine cabinet, yesterday was your opportunity to rid yourself of them. Not only is keeping unnecessary prescription drugs an invitation for…
A few weeks ago I wrote about the dangers of the prescription drug Propecia for male patttern baldness. Essentially, Propecia has been linked to long-term male sexual dysfunction including low…
In November, you will have the opportunity to elect three women to the Michigan Supreme Court; family advocate Bridget Mary McCormack, Judge Connie Kelley, and Judge Shelia Johnson. I have been a…
Obesity, the new American epidemic, is associated with devastating consequences. But you might not realize some more subtle health consequences of obesity. One recent news story highlights the…
You've probably seen a movie where a car is perilessly navigating a winding road that goes up the side of a mountain. Two men in Hawaii had the scare of a lifetime when they found themeselves…
Sadly, Michael Clarke Duncan, the star of the movie The Green Mile, died earlier this week after suffering a massive heart attack. Duncan was only 54 years old at the time of his death, and…