Sex after marriage is something we’ve all heard about– and most have ignored. Sex after heart attack? Now that’s a million dollar question.
In The Wrestler, Mickey Rourke has a massive heart attack. (I still can’t believe that’s the same actor who seduced Kim Basinger in Nine ½ Weeks. It’s like he entered a [...]
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on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 at 3:23 pm and is filed under Cardiovascular, Sex Issues.
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I don’t think it is a “guy” thing to channel surf. My ice dancing coach is a woman, and she channel surfs enough to make the Beach Boys proud. With one billion channels to choose from, both men and women are compelled– no– mandated to surf the tube to see what else [...]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects 2-3% of Americans. Anxiety-provoking intrusive thoughts (obsession) & repetitive behaviors (compulsion) occur in OCD
David Sedaris is-um-an interesting author. I was able to read 1.25 of his books (I read about a fourth of his second book, and that was enough). But the first book I read was hilarious-and shocking. [...]
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on Sunday, May 24th, 2009 at 11:16 am and is filed under Psych, Video.
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Poles are all over the place. With the upcoming elections, I have heard about 5 million too many poles. Bruce Jenner pole-vaulted his way to an Olympic medal (does anyone know if he got a face lift or is there stretched rubber glued on his face?). Even here in Charlottesville, there are [...]
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on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 at 11:29 am and is filed under Psych.
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Flip? What does it meant to be flip? Supermodel and phone-throwing Naomi Campbell flipped in Culture Club’s “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” video. (That was before the age of the flip phone.) Some people flip the bird, which I’m sure the Audobon society frowns upon. A flip jump in figure [...]
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on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 at 10:56 am and is filed under Men's Issues, Psych.
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Commercials can be really fun, really boring, or really stupid. I’ve been watching a commercial featuring a California doctor who says she has to choose between her faith and her job.
Say what? On this freaky commercial by the National Organization for Marriage (NOM), this doctor utters these incredible words.
Assuming her comment is based on [...]
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on Thursday, May 21st, 2009 at 6:24 pm and is filed under Gay Lesbian.
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“Netipot Netipot, Will you wash out my snot?” Seasonal allergies. About 60 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Allergies are on the rise, “particularly in urban areas. Allergies cause sneezing, stuffy runny nose
See the video to watch me do a Netipot live on the news.
Spring is here! The daffodils, irises, hyacinths, and all their [...]
Osteoporosis in men exists. Osteoporosis is in men, not only women. Osteoporosis in men often from taking steroids, alcohol abuse, and lack of testosterone
Osteoporosis in Men:
“Sticks and stones might break my bones, but names will make me want to hurt you.” Do I sound like Paula Abdul? She said in her reality [...]
Asians have it right when it comes to greetings. They simply bow– no huggy huggy, kissy kissy, shaky shaky. Okay, I admit I’m a touchy-feely person, so I’m glad I’m not Asian! Psyche!
On the other hand (literally), I don’t like shaking hands. I used to shake hands freely without thought– until one day, when [...]
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on Thursday, May 14th, 2009 at 6:58 pm and is filed under Infections.
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Arthritis affects mega millions of Americans. Osteoarthritis is the most common. In these 2 videos, you see there are other causes like rheumatoid, psoriatic, and scleroderma. I had the amazing honor of meeting Cathy Eichelberger. So please watch, learn, and participate!
Ears burning? Maybe someone is talking about you! It’s like that Bonnie Raitt song, “Something to Talk About.” Or– could it be that you’re paranoid or super egocentric?
Really, in the end, it doesn’t matter what people think about you– but then again, as I’ve learned on Wisteria Lane (i.e. Desperate Housewives), it does [...]
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on Thursday, May 7th, 2009 at 9:23 am and is filed under Allergies, ENT.
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Talk the talk means you have to walk the walk. The 2009 Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation’s national event to take the pain out of arthritis.
Frankly, arthritis sucks. To be more refined, I’m sure the Queen of England would say that arthritis is a very unpleasant malady. (Hey, don’t you just love, [...]
Ovarian cancer occurs in over 22,000 American women a year. Ovarian cancer kills 16,000 of them. Ovarian cancer survival rate is 20% in 5 years.
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on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm and is filed under Cancer, Video, Women's Issues.
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PCI is coronary artery intervention done during cardiac catheterization. PCI done during an acute coronary event. Over a million PCIs are done on Americans every year.
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Pancreatic cancer is the #4 cause of cancer deaths. Pancreatitc cancer has a low survival rate. Pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed too late, making it hard to cure
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on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 2:21 pm and is filed under Cancer, Digestive System, Video.
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Parkison’s disease is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain. Parkinson’s affects brain that control movement. Parkinson’s has a pill-rolling tremor.
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Pharmaceutical commercials are out of control. Shouldn’t medications be determined between the doctor and patient, vs. a pharmaceutical commercial? Pharm ads are too abundant
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Plantar Fasciitis is a painful foot condition. Plantar fasciitis involves the deep layer of the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis makes the arch of the foot hurt
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on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 2:13 pm and is filed under Bones & Muscles, Pain, Video.
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Low Potassium makes muscles cramp. Low potassium causes weakness in the legs. Low potassium cause cardiac arrhythmias. Low potassium can stop a person’s breathing.
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Pulmonary hypertension is when the blood pressure in the lungs is high. Pulmonary hypertension makes oxygen exchange difficult. Pulmonary hypertension from sleep apnea
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Raynaud’s Phenomenon is an exaggerated response to cold or emotional stress so the arteries clamp down. Raynaud’s causes white, blue, then red fingers or toes.
Heatbands.com might be a way to warm things up
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on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 1:57 pm and is filed under Rheumatology, Video.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is in all the Americas. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is common in Southeast. RMSF is from Rickettsia rickettsii
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on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm and is filed under Infections, Video.
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People with rotator cuff syndrome complain about pain when they sleep on that shoulder. “frozen shoulder” can occur from rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff tear is also known as impingment syndrome.
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on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 1:33 pm and is filed under Bones & Muscles, Injuries, Video.
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Rape or sexual assault is sexual act performed by one person on another without consent. Rape or sexual assault occurs due to force, threat, victim’s inability to consent
Sex induced headaches: pre-orgasmic & orgasm types of sexual headaches. Orgasm headaches are usually very painful. Explosive onset just before or during orgasm.
Seasonal allergies. About 60 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Allergies are on the rise, particularly in urban areas. Allergies cause sneezing, stuffy runny nose
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on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm and is filed under Allergies, Video.
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Spinal stenosis can pinch down on the spinal cord or roots. Spinal stenosis can cause a lot of misery. Spinal stenosis usually from osteoarthritis in back or neck.
Strep Throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus, Strep throat causes fever. Strep throat causes swollen glands. Strep throat has swollen tonsil. Strep is contagious
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Sunburn happens in 35% of American adults & 80% of kids every year. Sunburn is easier in fair white-skinned folks with light hair. Sunscreen prevent sunburn
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on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 1:18 pm and is filed under Dermatology, Video.
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Swimmer’s Ear is otitis externa. Swimmer’s ear occurs 10% Americans. Ears burning might be otitis externa. Swimmer’s ear causes ear pain, itch, hearing loss
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Tuberculosis, TB, might become active two to five percent of people who “catch” TB. MDR-TB is of concern because it is a more deadly form of tuberculosis.
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on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm and is filed under Infections, Pulmonary, Video.
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Tetanus is C. tetani, which releases a toxin called tetanospasmin that causes muscles spasm. Tetanus is known to cause lock jaw. Tetanus shots are recommended every 10 years, but every 5 years for dirty cuts and 7 years for clean cuts
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Tinnitus means the perception of sound that a person hears when there is no external source for sound. Tinnitus affects 50 million Americans, 12 million really suffer from it
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TMJ is a result of muscles tension, in particular, bruxism (tooth grinding). TMJ pain is usually affects only one side of the jaw. TMJ pain occurs with chewing.
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Trans Fats – Yummy but don’t be a dumby with your heart | Trans Fats | No Trans Fats
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on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 12:56 pm and is filed under Cardiovascular, Food, Video.
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Trigger finger is inflammation of the finger’s flexor tendon sheath. Trigger finger keeps finger from bending well. Ganglion cyst is swelling over tendon sheath
Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency might be affecting 1 billion people in the world. Vitamin D is important for calcium & phosphorus absorption by the gut
Vytorin is a cholesterol lowering medication. Vytorin was reported January 14, 2008 about the ENHANCE trial. Vytorin has not been shown to reduce CIMT
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Plantar Warts make the skin grow too rapidly so they look like cauliflower. Plantar warts are from Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Plantar warts can be hard to treat
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Water intoxication happened to Jennifer Strange. Water intoxication happened by drinking too much water in a “Hold Your Wee for a Wii” contest held by KDKN