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Straight, No Chaser: Recommendations for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer
Every so often, controversies regarding medical treatment recommendations get in the news and seemingly only serve to confuse the public. Every blog, article or research paper is a
Straight, No Chaser: Facts About Prostate Cancer – 2018 Update
Men (and those who care for men – meaning everyone) should be knowledgeable about prostate cancer. I don’t mean physician-level knowledgeable, but there are just a few fac
Straight, No Chaser: Tips for Treating & Preventing Gas
So… you have problems with gas. What are you to do? Well, given that gas production is a natural occurrence, it’s not like you’re going to eliminate having gas (no pun intend
From the SterlingMedicalAdvice.com Health Library: “My Doctor Said I Was a High-Risk Asthmatic. What Does That Mean?”
If you have an asthmatic in your life, it’s important to know that asthmatics die. The risk of death is higher in certain asthmatics. If you or your loved one is in this su
Straight, No Chaser: The Health Risks of Urban vs. Rural Living
What’s your flavor, city vs country living? Regardless as to wear you live your life, each decision comes with defined risks to your health, and yes, these effects go beyond
Understanding and Avoiding Golf Injuries
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post is about golf injuries. As we watch Tiger Woods’ body continuing to crumble before our eyes, it’s a good time to review golf
Straight, No Chaser: Your Teens Are Healthier Than You!
Your teens are healthier than you. From the department of good health news – on some very important measures, somehow it seems as if our youth have actually received and read
Straight, No Chaser: The Tortured Mind of a Genius
Thinking back to the suicide of Robin Williams brings to mind a saying I’ve heard for years: “Genius lives on the other side of the fence from insanity.” This has been demon
Dementia – When Brain Health Goes Bad
Introduction This post discusses dementia. In case you didn’t pick up on it, the posts regarding brain health served two purposes. First of all, we want you to give yourself the
Straight, No Chaser: Natural Colon Cleansing (Colonics) as a Means of Detox
C’mon. Be honest. You knew we’d end up here (no pun intended). Isn’t colonic cleansing one of those things that makes you wonder who the Greek guy was who first thought of
Straight, No Chaser: Quick Tips to Detoxify Yourself Naturally
Here are 3-4 Quick Tips for each of the organs involved in naturally detoxifying you; I’ve limited what I’m giving you to do in the effort to make this manageable for y
Straight, No Chaser: Natural Methods of Detoxification
It seems that at least once a week I get asked to comment on colonics, detox diets, juice fasts, etc. It seems to me that these are all rather extreme places to start. How abou
Straight, No Chaser: Early and Delayed Puberty
The onset of puberty is an anxious enough time without it being complicated by being early or late. You may be familiar with the changes related to puberty, but you also should kno
Swimmer’s Ear (Acute Otitis Externa)
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post is about swimmer’s ear, formally known as Acute Otitis Externa. It’s that time of year. Whether you’re getting purified in Lake
Frequently Asked Questions About Dehydration
Introduction Dehydration is one of those topics that illustrates the adage “a little knowledge is a dangerous thing”— except I would adjust that to suggest a little of the wr
Straight, No Chaser: When Fainting is Deadly
1. So can faints be deadly? Potentially. There are three separate sets of considerations. The brain can’t survive very long without adequate oxygen. Whatever caused that fai
Straight, No Chaser: Amnesia and Severe Memory Loss
In a previous post, we discussed forgetfulness and mild memory loss. We’ve also discussed Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. If you noticed and remember (no pun intended), we
Straight, No Chaser: Questions About Memory Loss and Forgetfulness
Are you the type that has a bad memory? Is your memory good when you “want it to be?” Do you just have problems paying attention? Are you concerned about elderly family
Straight, No Chaser: Sealed with a (Wrong Type of) Kiss – Zoonotic Diseases
It’s interesting how we take animals for granted. Many of us touch and handle them, play with them. Some people keep their pets in their faces, allowing them to kiss and lick the
Extracting Ticks and Preventing Tick Bites
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser will discuss prevention and removal of ticks. An additional post will discuss tick-borne diseases. Springtime is the beginning of the outdoor
