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Superbugs Can Outsmart Our Antibiotics
Urgent. Please read. Most of us now know that we have bacteria that have managed to become resistant to our most potent antibiotics. I have read about this for years and certainly seen it in my practice. I recently read that there are strains of Escherichia...
What To Teach Your Children
I made this up a long time ago and I still like it. I have told my kids from a very young age that I want them to be "Happy, Healthy, and Responsible." Some of my friends that I have mentioned this to tell me that the last one of these seems to be the most difficult...
Ingrown Nail, Usually Toenail
Have you ever had an ingrown toenail? I have and have seen this in my practice. This can be extremely painful. In some instances, this can actually be very serious if it gets infected. For instance, in a spinal cord injured patient or a patient with diabetes. I have...
Just Another Quick Health Tip
I will probably say this health tip over and over because it is that important. Wash your hands more frequently than you already do. And the next tip is to drink more water than you probably already do. My recommendation is at least eight glasses a day (duh) and more...
Kitchen Help
Be sure you wash your bananas as soon as you bring them home. You need to especially wash the bottoms as that is where the fruit fly eggs are. Dry the tops and wrap with plastic wrap. This seems to keep them fresh longer. Also, remember that you can store them in the...
How To Tell If You Are An Enabler
How to tell if you are an enabler and if so how to stop: Let me give you some examples. I have a friend that I have known for years and have watched her “help” her grown son. I have tried to tell her that he is using her. This fell on deaf ears. I was recently...
Opening Containers From Grocery Store
Be sure to wash and dry the tops of your cans, jars, or other containers before you open them. A grocery store employee told me to do that because they use so many insecticides, etc. in the store.
Who Might Be a Jerk
Red flags. How to tell if your “mate” is for you: A friend of mine was in a serious, committed , relationship years ago with a man she honestly wanted to marry. There were multiple red flags, though, and in hind sight she is now shocked that she fell for this guy. So,...
How to Correct Bad Habits
How to change your bad habits: First, you need to recognize what they are. Maybe, ask your best friend if you aren’t aware of any. I have noticed or been told of many different things that people do that they were possibly totally unaware of. I had a friend that would...
How to Be a Good Neighbor
How to be a good neighbor. I have had wonderful neighbors and not so good neighbors. I have always tried to be a good neighbor but must admit that many years ago when I was in my 20’s, I was not a very good neighbor to a friend that lived close by. That is actually...
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