We spend most of our lives searching for answers. For those of us who lack patience, we’re really just wanting answers. It doesn’t matter the situation, the quicker we know what’s going on, the quicker we’re able to deal with it. For the last seven weeks, I’ve been needing answers. I’ve been impatient. It’s taken…
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For the last six weeks, since my visit to the emergency room, I have felt a little off. Part of the reason is due to all the medications they have me on to try to get my body prepared for surgery, and for the future. Because of these medications, I’ve already lost 40 pounds. And…
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Through the years, I’ve had a challenging relationship with doctors. And I’m being kind by using the word challenging. I’ve not had much luck with them. But over the last six weeks, I spent more time talking to doctors than I would like. But when I was in the hospital last week, one of my…
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We all have cravings. But over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had one for something I’ve never really desired before. I’ve been craving water. My doctors have me limiting my fluids. I’m only supposed to drink 64 ounces a day for now. And I understand they don’t want me drinking soda, alcohol, or anything…
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After getting out of the hospital last week, the one thing the doctor wanted me to do was take it easy. I figured that would be a simple thing to do. I quickly found out it wasn’t so simple. Even when I’m relaxing, I’m often multitasking. That’s how my brain works, and I’m trying to…
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Doctors nationwide are worried about a growing measles outbreak. For the most part, measles had been eliminated thanks to the vaccine created in the early 1960s. But because of the rise in recent years of the anti-vax movement, many children haven’t been getting the necessary shots. And it looks like the disease is making a…
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I’ve often felt that many service providers don’t value my time. They’ll charge me a fee for being late, but they never worry about my time. Doctors are prime offenders. And my auto mechanic is getting worse. The days of focusing on customer service are gone. Sure the pandemic has caused many of these issues,…
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For years, doctors have been telling us that we might need to take a baby or low-dose aspirin to help fight heart disease. Depending on our family history, some people as young as 50 have started taking one small pill a day. But new research says that we need to reconsider that longtime advice…
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If you watch any news on TV, you’ve likely seen the ads for medications promoted by big pharma. And every ad has many, many disclaimers. And one thing that all these ads have in common, is the announcer reminding you to tell your doctor. Now, what you should tell them varies with every ad. But…
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Experts can agree on many things, but one of the things that no one can agree on is alcohol consumption. Nearly every day I read about the pros and cons of moderate drinking. Some studies talk about actual health benefits, while others almost the opposite…
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