Other Health Issues
These are important topics that don’t fit under other headings. They include blood tests, body size evaluation, brain health, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), prayer healing, etc.
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What is a blood test?
What is a blood test? A blood test is the taking of a blood sample from your body. Finger stick test A... more
C-Reactive protein
C-reactive protein indicates whether there is inflammation in your body Why test for C-reactive protein (CRP)? Many internal problems can cause... more
Triglycerides
Yes, cholesterol is important, but there's another fat- -triglycerides –you need to keep tabs on. Here's how to get it... more
BMI (Body Mass Index)
Body Mass Index (BMI) What is BMI? Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s height and weight. BMI... more
Body composition
What is body composition analysis? Body composition analysis is not the same as evaluating weight according to Body Mass Index (BMI) ... more
Prescription drugs: Do they cure diseases?
The following are highlights from Dr. Joseph Mercola’s web site. We like what he writes because this physician does his... more
Seven ills that don’t need pills
According to the Harvard Health Letter the following are seven ills that don't need pills. People pop pills for just about... more
Seven ills that don’t need pills, #2
If you read the article about the seven ills that don't need pills regarding what was published in the Harvard Health... more