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Straight, No Chaser: The Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
Well, here’s what many of you’ve been awaiting. Assuming the preventative efforts I mentioned didn’t work for you, there are several different treatment approac
Straight, No Chaser: Quick Tips – Learn the ABCDEs of Hiccups
Three question sets on hiccups of all things Why do I get hiccups? You get hiccups because everyone gets them. You get them because basically you’ve agitated your main breathin
Straight, No Chaser: Syphilis Prevention, Treatment and the Tuskegee Experience
Introduction Syphilis should be a word derived from something meaning horrible. In an earlier post, we reviewed the rather horrific progression of the symptoms of syphilis. An addi
Straight, No Chaser: Lowering Your Risk of Being Sexually Assaulted
Rape occurs in many different situations. Although the stereotype involves a stranger pulling a victim into a dark, isolated place, more common situations involve being assaulted
Straight, No Chaser: Understanding Asthma – Toothpicks and Snot (Part 2 of 2)
As we move into discussing asthma treatment, remember that asthmatics die at an alarming rate. I mentioned yesterday (and it bears repeating) that death rates have increased over
Straight, No Chaser: The Tragedy of Septic Shock
There are bad days and then there are really bad days. In many ways, the occurrence of septic shock is a culmination of a lot of bad things that can happen to you. Septic shock is
Straight, No Chaser: Should I Take a Daily Aspirin?
So… I’m stuck on a desert island, and I’m allowed to take two medications. I’m pretty sure aspirin is going to be one of them. This begs the question “Who should take a d
Straight, No Chaser: Your Questions About Human Bites
The votes are in, and it appears that Jaws (from James Bond fame) found the previous post, well… biting. Here’s your questions and answers about human bites: 1)
Straight, No Chaser: End of Life Decision Making
Having this conversation when death is staring you or a loved one in the face is not the most ideal situation. Do you have a living will? Do you know what advance directives are?
Straight, No Chaser: Getting Your Pain Treated at the Emergency Room
Both the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Chronic Pain Association have worked diligently to offer information and recommendations to protect patient inter
Straight, No Chaser: Simple Questions About Sore Throats
Sore throats. So common. So simple. So sore. Here are a group of frequently asked questions to help you sort out the whys and what next considerations for you and your family. How
Straight, No Chaser: Toxin and Detoxification Series Summary
I want to thank you for all the positive responses to the series of posts on toxins and detoxification. You have shared many personal stories and asked many great questions. I gues
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: A Look at Detox Diets
Everyone who talks to me about detox is motivated and sincere about making an improvement in his or her health. Therefore, it’s important that they be shown respect and encoura
Straight, No Chaser: Treating Your Seasonal Allergies / Hay Fever
You’re miserable from seasonal allergies (aka hay fever, allergic rhinitis)? You’ve seemingly tried everything, and nothing seems to help? Let’s do a Straight, No Chaser look
Straight, No Chaser: In the News – Testosterone Therapy Doubles the Risk of Heart Attacks
If you’re a regular reader of Straight, No Chaser, you’ll recall recent discussions of low testosterone and male menopause (which often includes low testosterone levels as a
Straight, No Chaser: Here's How You Complete End-of-Life Planning
Now that you’ve had a chance to wrap your mind around the concept of needing to make end of life decisions (click here to review), let’s discuss some specific mechanisms by whi
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
Straight, No Chaser: The Treatment of Arthritis
The thing about treating arthritis is you’d better do it. If you’re not lucky enough to have a form that readily responds to treatment or if you didn’t get early treatment, y
Straight, No Chaser: Do You Take Antidepressants? Learn About the "Black Box" Warning Label.
It’s important to note that most recent group of antidepressants known as SSRIs are a marked leap forward in safety from their predecessors. Even still, they retain undesired
