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Straight, No Chaser: In The News – A Struggle Between Death and Life
Death is a part of life. The more sensibly both are handled, the better off you, your loved ones and society will be in the short and the long term. Challenges in handling death an
Straight, No Chaser: End of Life Decision Making
Do you have a living will? Do you know what advance directives are? Have you assigned a healthcare power of attorney? For the overwhelming majority of you who do not, I hope to tur
Quality of Life
How does your quality of life rank? Healthy? Happy? Stress free? Contact your Personal Healthcare Consultant and receive information and advice on how you can live the healthy lif
Straight, No Chaser: So… You Skipped Your Period? Let's Discuss Secondary Amenorrhea
It happens all the time, but one thing that makes both men and women anxious is a missed menstrual period. Everyone’s always worried about being pregnant (and you should be). Wh
Don't Suffer in Silence
Are you going through a rough time in your body or mind? Would you like to share your concerns and get advice from a Personal Healthcare Consultant? At SterlingMedicalAdvice.com we
Straight, No Chaser: Male Menopause (aka Andropause)
Manopause? Male Menopause? Yes, andropause is a thing (at least according to many medical authorities). In a previous post, we discussed menopause. You may or may not be surpris
Speaking of Health Goals …
You have set goals for your health, haven’t you? You’re not resigned to being sick and tired for the rest of your life, are you? Do you remember what it feels like to b
Straight, No Chaser: Twenty-One Questions on Menopause
Menopause (aka “the change of life”) seems to be one of those things that everyone knows about but many don’t understand well. Let’s approach the topic by r
Work Nights?
Do you work nights or stay on the road? Is it hard for you to find time to connect with your healthcare provider? While we do not advocate skipping important doctor visits, we do s
Your Questions on Marijuana Myths and Facts Answered the Straight, No Chaser Way, Part 2
The issues surrounding marijuana use are serious and need full examination, particularly with decriminalization legislature passing and being considered in various parts of the cou
Nagging Questions about your Health?
Do you have questions that you keep meaning to ask of your doctor the next time you see him or her? Contact your Personal Healthcare Consultant at 844-SMA-TALK or at SterlingMedica
Your Questions on Marijuana, Myths and Facts Answered the Straight, No Chaser Way, Part 1
The truth of it all is that politicians are a terrible source of scientific and medical information. There are actually legitimate concerns about the use and legalization of mariju
Ask the Question – at 844-SMA-TALK!
When you get to the doctor’s office or the emergency room, you’re going to tell the doctor what you’ve been experiencing and then ask a question. What’s wro
Straight, No Chaser: Weeding Through the Basics of Marijuana Use and Intoxication
Let’s start by getting the obvious out of the way. For those of you who keep asking me: Yes, I’m finally discussing the use and effects of marijuana. In this series, we will r
Personal Healthcare Consulting
Some people have personal trainers, personal chefs, nannies… SterlingMedicalAdvice.com introduces Personal Healthcare Consulting. Immediate, 24/7 personal medical and healthcare
Straight, No Chaser: Self Assessment of Alcohol Dependency
The number one response to the post on acute alcohol poisoning was pretty simple: “How can I tell if I’m drinking too much over the long haul?” And so it’s
No Gurnee Needed
If the paramedics didn’t bring you in on the stretcher, there’s a good chance—greater than a 70% chance, in fact—that you can stay home and contact us for medical a
Straight, No Chaser: When Alcohol Becomes Toxic – Or Deadly
Ok. We now know the teams playing in the Super Bowl. Maybe you’ve already begun planning the party or have identified where you’ll be watching. Well, forewarned is forearmed. I
The ER ISN'T as Sexy as You Think!
Yes, ER docs are the best. However, here’s my free advice for the day. Skip the ER trip if you can. You won’t find Clooney in the ER. What you will find is a longer
Straight, No Chaser: So What Do I Need to Know About the Prostate?
Continuing in our review of topics of Men’s Health, today we explore the prostate. There are generally five questions people ask me about the prostate, so let’s take the ti
