Tonsillitis

Back in the 1950’s and 60’s, removal of a child’s tonsils was standard fare. Many practitioners ignored evidence as to their usefulness, and thought they didn’t serve much of a purpose, if any. Thus, if infections of the tonsils became a problem, as is very common in children, out they would come in one of […]

Going to the dentist is not on anyone’s list of favorite things to do, as far as I know. Yet, dental care is extremely important to our overall health, and tooth decay is one of the most common medical issues in the entire world. Part of the problem is that many people today do not […]

Just how safe is it to eat meat these days? Have modern processing procedures eliminated a lot of the risk, or are there certain meats that we should still stay away from. Perhaps the ancient religions of Judaism, Muslim, and others were wise to mark certain meats, such as pork, as “unclean” and forbidden. Could […]

I remember as a child a mysterious plot of land near our home that had always intrigued me. It was a huge fenced in area with lots of trees and grass, and a few rather run down looking buildings. It sort of reminded me of a cemetery with no tombstones. I asked my father one […]

Urinary tract infections can be quite annoying, especially when they return again and again, as they are often prone to do. They seldom become a serious condition in themselves, but they are an indicator that something is wrong in the body. They can point to immune system dysfunction, especially if they are an ongoing issue. […]

What Are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) growths that are found in or near the uterus. They are also known as leiomyomas, fibromyomas, or myomas, and are perhaps the most common of all tumors found in females. Uterine fibroids are composed of smooth muscle and other connective tissues, and can range is size […]

What is Uterine Prolapse? The dictionary defines “prolapse” as a state of “falling or slipping out of place.” Uterine prolapse thus involves the dropping of the uterus from its normal position in the pelvis down into the vaginal area. The uterus is designed to be held in place by what could be called a “hammock” […]

What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are twisted or gnarled veins that have become abnormally enlarged. Also known as varicosities, these veins are named after the Latin root word “varix,” which means “twisted.”  They are sometimes described as lumpy, winding vessels that are visible immediately below the surface of the skin. While any vein can […]

Our sense of balance and our hearing are intricately involved in a master plan of sensory input that works along with our brains to tell us what our orientation is in relation to the force of gravity. That’s a fancy way of saying that the whole system is designed to help us sense “up” from […]

Viral pneumonia is not as well known as some other types, such as bacterial. However, it is a very common form of this lung disease that is, unfortunately, responsible for many thousands of fatalities around the world every year. All forms of pneumonia should be taken seriously. Join me as we take a look at […]