Humans are funny creatures. In our cultural experience, and perhaps in your own, we know the type of the hypochondriac—always complaining or fearful of this or that malady, needing to medicate or to run to the doctor despite anyone else’s ...
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Healing Dogs: The Therapeutic Benefits of Man’s Best Friend
Domestic dogs have lived with and among humans for thousands of years. Many have been bred to serve as hunting companions, helping to track down and kill food for a tribe or village. Others were bred to herd livestock. In ...
Read More »Understanding Eczema
We don’t normally think of it in these terms, but our skin is actually the largest organ in our bodies. Our skin is what we wear as we face the world, and through our sense of touch it is a ...
Read More »Natural Remedies for Hemorrhoids
Natural Remedies for Hemorrhoids Although they are embarrassing to discuss with friends, family and even your doctor, they happen to more people than those who care to admit it. Unpleasant a topic though this might be, I am not going ...
Read More »Nature’s Way – Treating Urinary Tract Infections
The human body is basically a complex machine. When it works, it works superbly, much to our delight. It does what we want it to do, when we want it to do it. Sadly, as we get older, the machinery ...
Read More »How to Administer the “New” CPR
I have to admit—as a certified graduate of a cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course—the first time I saw a link for online instruction in CPR I didn’t know whether to be amused or appalled. I still have no doubt that a ...
Read More »Red Light Cameras – More Infringement on Liberty?
You may know neighbors, friends and coworkers who have no problem with red light cameras. “They prevent accidents,” these people will say, or “They enforce safe driving.” Once settled on that viewpoint, they go about their lives with no thought ...
Read More »Insomnia: Part II – Solutions to Help You Sleep
Your own experience should be your best guide to combating insomnia. If napping seems to enhance your waking hours, it’s probably a good choice. If it leaves you feeling lethargic, or seems to interfere with your nighttime sleep, then it’s ...
Read More »Insomnia: Part One
Let the end of thy first sleep raise thee from thy repose: then hath the body the best temper; then hath thy soul the least encumbrance — Francis Quarles Nothing refreshes like a good night’s sleep. And there’s little as ...
Read More »Walmart Shoppers: State-sponsored Spies?
The Department of Homeland Security has recently announced the creation of a program called “If You See Something, Say Something.” This catchy title comes from an agreement that the DHS has reached with Walmart, in which the store promises full ...
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