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THOUGHTS on COVID

Covid is a very contagious illness and it is here to stay.  We are not going to beat it or make it go away, no matter how many people get vaccinated.  Eventually, everyone who is susceptible will come down with it.  Like any other illness, not everyone is susceptible, but most are susceptible and it … Continue reading

September 20, 2021

Thoughts on Covid

Covid-19 Virus There have been two defining  experiences in 2020.  The one is the political situation, which is a huge subject in itself.  The second is the Covid situation. The end of 2019 saw introduction of a new virus into the world in Wuhan, China.  There are all kinds of theories as to where this came from ranging from … Continue reading

May 3, 2021

Vegetarian Diets for Children

Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet They are associated with lower levels of: Obesity Heart Disease High Blood Pressure Heart Disease Diabetes Lacto vegetarians have more health benefits and less health risks than vegetarians who follow a vegan diet (Demory-Luce & Motil, 2019). *Flexitarians may eat fish in their diet. Risks of a Vegetarian Diet Although … Continue reading

May 1, 2019

Doctor’s Notes Are Stupid

One of the significant burdens for doctors, especially primary care doctors, is the writing of doctor’s notes.  These notes range from the get out of school or work, because I am sick note, to handicap placards, to disability applications, to requests for payment for medical equipment and services, to refunds of money because they could … Continue reading

April 29, 2019

Pain Medicine Mayhem

One does not need to listen to the news very long to realize there is a problem in the United States with people overdosing on controlled substances.   More than 16,000 die every year of prescription drug overdose .  This is more than die annually in motor vehicle accidents.  In addition to overdose deaths, there is … Continue reading

October 26, 2016