The Fun of Ticks And the Threat of Lymes Disease

My wife Susan and I were walking high up on the mountain behind our house in Ardnamurchan. It is in the western highlands of Scotland, looking out over loch Sunart.   We were checking our water supply, which is from a strong stream about half way up from the top. Nobody comes up here except for …

Is Retirement Bad For Your Health?

This is a useful article by David Blyweiss, M.D. that will help many aspiring gray babyboomers cross the retirement divide.   These days there are a lot of different opinions on retirement. I have a lot of patients who plan on working full or part-time well into their 70’s. I even know an 85-year old …

Natural Depression Medication

Natural Depression Medication Could be Right for You

The most well-known natural depression medication is probably St John’s wort, although supplement sales of SAM-e are on the rise, as well. Either one is a good alternative to conventional anti-depressant drugs. Research indicates that they are just as effective, but are rarely accompanied by unwanted side effects.