Category Archives: Immunity
Have You Met Your Parotid Glands?
Back when I was young and hanging out in the back yard at home, there came a day when I had a lot of pain in my neck and jaw and I couldn’t figure out what was wrong until the … Continue reading
Once Bitten, Twice Shy
I just spent the last week in the north of Thailand which is known for its eco-resorts, mountain tribes, opium history and dirt. In fact, when traveling throughout parts of Asia, you notice that dirt is the most common thing, … Continue reading
Responsibility Is Not a Bad Word
Anytime someone mentions the word responsibility, people cringe. It is a word that is loaded with blame, finger-pointing, rolling of the eyes and general mayhem. At least that is what we feel when someone mentions it. We start looking around … Continue reading
The Psychic of Illness
So recently I had a wonderful psychic (yes, I LOVE psychics) who has been helpful in pointing out opportunities to me that I would never have seen! It made me realize that it would be amazing if we could each … Continue reading
Traveling Bugs
So you might think from the title that I’m going to begin harping on about parasites and picking up critter souvenirs while traveling in some exotic, fascinating country far from the cares and woes of your daily life and even … Continue reading
Treatment for Life
Recently on NPR there was an article detailing the latest findings concerning HIV. It said that many studies had now shown that if an HIV positive person was tested early enough and began treatment immediately, that the possibility of spreading … Continue reading
Do Pain Meds Prevent Healing?
The vast number of people on pain medications including over the counter meds for headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps and even daily baby aspirin as well as prescription medications, may explain the increase in chronic conditions and injuries that don’t … Continue reading
Are We Filtering Ourselves to Death?
Recently I was having a discussion with my brother in law, who is quite a brain may I say, and he pointed out to me that in preparing his recent documentary film on traffic congestion in cities, he had realized … Continue reading
Can We Really Live Without a Body Part?
Recently my sister called me to say that my nephew was going to have to have his tonsils out. She was frantic, as I’m sure many mothers have been when confronted with surgery for their child. I don’t believe in … Continue reading
The Lost Community
I was out walking on Sunday and I passed a church just as all the families were walking into church. The minister was out on the sidewalk greeting people, groups of people were chatting, kids were running around… it actually … Continue reading