November 19, 2009 | 8 comments
A week ago, at the end of a very active work day, feelings of sickness started to suddenly take over. In minutes, I entertained the suggestion, “Oh no, here comes a horrible cold or flu and you are going to
November 16, 2009 | No comments yet
Here’s a well written article on the placebo effect people experience from so-called “natural cure” remedies titled, “Placebo effect behind many natural cures.” The article begins: People looking for natural cures will be happy to know there is one. Two
November 3, 2009 | 6 comments
There was an interesting article printed in the Los Angeles Times today that highlights a wrestling in our society over the merits, value and legitimacy of treatment for health problems through prayer. Three prominent senators inserted a little-noticed provision in
October 23, 2009 | 3 comments
There has been a large outcry of disgust against the hoax contrived by the Henne family of Colorado last week is what has been dubbed “The Balloon Boy,” drama. If you’re unaware, millions of viewers sat glued to their screens
October 20, 2009 | 1 comment
This morning I reviewed some odd jobs that needed to be done around the house. The pilot light in the fireplace won’t stay lit. There’s a growing crack in the tile of the dining room floor that needs to be