Staff infection — I’ve been treated for one going on 5 months!! Please HELP!
I recognize that hanging around with people you work with–your staff–can be infectious, but I assume you are referring to the bacterial organism, Staphylococcal infection.
Usually by now, that wound has been cultured in a laboratory, so that the antibiotic regimen [...]

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I have a question and wonder if it is sugar related.  Just last month our 7 1/2 yr. old grandson got facial tics in the form of blinking eyes.  We are hoping the symptoms go away within 3 months, but wonder if sugar and inflammation might have anything to do with it. We have also [...]

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My adult daughter has strep throat. Are there herbs and healthy alternatives versus antibiotics? Or does she need to just take what the doctor gives her? Thanks in advance!
Because of the present concern about the potential of late complications of rheumatic fever and heart disease in the untreated patient with strep throat, and the current [...]

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One of our wily readers caught an error in yesterday’s post: kudos to you, Sam!  I had two comments ready for posting and we inadvertently posted one under the title of the other.  So, for any of you who were perplexed at the non-mention of CT scans in the article yesterday, read the correct version [...]

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Wall Street Journal
January 19, 2010

Catching Deadly Drug Mistakes

For years, there have been efforts toward reducing medication errors at all levels. Now, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices is joining the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and are launching a National Alert Network for Serious Medication Errors. This is an alert system which can send [...]

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Last night I attended a fabulous class on the use of agave nectar. The foods that we sampled were delicious and full of whole grains and no white sugar. What are your thoughts on agave nectar and the benefits of inulin?
Agave nectar is like a fruit juice, and is a good substitute for refined sugar, [...]

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Web MD
December 10, 2009

Bone-Building Drugs appear to Cut Breast-Cancer Risk

Another look at the NIH-sponsored Women’s Health Initiative study found about a 1/3 reduction in breast cancer in the group of women on bisphosphonates—Fosamax, Boniva, Zometa. In the 152,00 non-users, 4.4% were diagnosed with breast cancer. In the 2,800 who reported oral bisphosphonates use, 3.3% were [...]

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I have severe stenosis in 3 lower back vertebra. I am 77 years old and am still working. For pain I use hydrocodone IB and a lidoderm patch. Could dmso topical or internal be helpful?

As you know, pain management does not solve the underlying problem, but it does permit you to function in [...]

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