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Straight, No Chaser: Hot Tub and Barbershop Folliculitis (Yep, Even More Staph Infections!)
Follulicitis. You know it well as hot tub rash, barber bumps, ingrown hairs and many other names. The first thing you need to know is the ‘itis’ means inflammation, and the fol
Straight, No Chaser: Life Begins (to End) at 40 (Unless It Doesn’t) – The Skin
Being on the other side of 40 is a trip. I’m still pushing the rock up the mountain, but I’ve seen the challenges of maintaining and continuing to advance. This is a lot to dig
Cardiology/Heart, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Respiratory/Lungs, Health Prevention
Cigar Smoking: Facts and Fiction
It’s the latest, greatest, coolest past-time. Endorsed and practiced by celebrities the world over, cigar smoking has clearly and successfully marketed itself as a convenie
Straight, No Chaser: Quick Tips on Boosting Your Metabolism
It would be improper for me to have dragged you through the mud for three days and depressed you into thinking you can’t improve your situation. Hopefully, you’re not f
Straight, No Chaser: Healthy, Sustainable Weight Loss – Let's Get Started
How to Lose Weight, and What is Healthy Weight Loss (AKA, How Much, How Soon and How)? Let’s start with the How. Commercial voice: “You should contact your physician before st
Straight, No Chaser: The Adverse Health Effects of Obesity and Why You Gain Weight
Earlier, we identified the differences between a ‘normal’ weight and being overweight and/or obese. Today’s goal is to help you understand specific risks of carrying extr
Straight No Chaser: The United States of Obesity – The Crossroads Between The Pursuit of Health and Happiness
Straight No Chaser: The United States of Obesity – The Crossroads Between The Pursuit of Health and Happiness.
Straight No Chaser: The United States of Obesity – The Crossroads Between The Pursuit of Health and Happiness
Obesity in the United States places many at a crossroad between self-esteem and health. Often, larger frames are celebrated as more desirable. Other times, they are celebrated
Straight, No Chaser: Here's How You Stop Smoking – Quick Tips to START Smoking Cessation
Don’t pick your birthday or NYE to stop. Do it now. Can’t do it now? Do it Monday. In fact, do it every Monday. It’s a fight. If you fall down, start it back up again. It’s
Straight, No Chaser: Smoking Cessation
You’ve all been asked what things you’d take with you on a desert island. I’ll pose and answer the opposite question, but not on an island but regarding your life. Gettin
Straight, No Chaser: High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is called the silent killer. It’s common for me to see someone who thought they were ‘fine’ drop dead from its effects, never knowing it was about to happ
Straight, No Chaser: Breaking News You Can Use – Sarin Nerve Gas Poisoning in Syria
Just when I thought I was done with toxins for a while… U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has announced that autopsies of victims in Syria are testing positive for the pre
Straight, No Chaser: The Week In Review
Based on the response to this week’s posts, I’d say it was an informative week for you. Remember to click the underlined topics to go to the mentioned post. LetR
Straight, No Chaser: How Many Calories Do You Need a Day?
Let’s put this post (at least the end of it) under the category of things you do but really don’t think about. How many calories should you take in per day to function
Straight, No Chaser: How I Know If Your Ankle is Broken Without X-Rays – The Ottawa Ankle Rules
There are medical secrets, and there are tips. Then there are initiatives that help the public better understand what’s going on, like the big initiatives on heart attacks
Straight, No Chaser: Your Rebuttals and Questions about Insomnia
You are certainly an entertaining group behind the scenes. Here are some of your questions on insomnia. Be reminded that should you want to leave me a private question, just go to
Straight, No Chaser: Insomnia – You are Not Getting Sleepy…
Talking about insomnia makes me well, tired. You know what the problem is. You either can’t fall asleep, or you can’t stay asleep. You’re tired when you wake and all thro
Straight No Chaser: Top Seven Facts You Should Know About the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
In general, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) attempts a nifty set of tricks: it aims to add over 30 million currently uncovered Americans to insurance rolls whi
Straight, No Chaser: A Dream of Equal Access to Health Care
This weekend marked the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the famous March on Washington. During this weekend’s remembrances, I couldn’t help but reflect back on Dr. Mart
