Category Archives: Medicine

Rub-a-dub-dub

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Outside, it’s a balmy 13°F in the midst of a lake-effect squall, but inside the temperature is comfortably and soothingly higher than body temperature. Aaahh…the bathtub – an indispensible household fixture for anyone enduring winter above the 40° latitudinal mark. … Continue reading →

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Your Pain is My Pain

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Last time, we took a look at summertime hazards – klutzy/clumsy self-inflicted accidents that might befall any one of us – and the early Irish herbal remedies used to treat the wounds. But what if your summertime blues spreads to … Continue reading →

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Summertime Blues

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

It happens every summer. I think Jimmy Buffet said it best in Margaritaville: “I blew out my flip-flop, stepped on a pop top, cut my heel, had to cruise on back home.” Just when you’re having fun, enjoying the warm … Continue reading →

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