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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Ten Ways to Help a Friend Who Has a Struggling Marriage
It’s common to know someone whose marriage is in trouble and to be unsure how to help. These 10 practical tips will help you get started helping others. More Information:
Posted in Marriage and Family Health
Tagged healthy marriage, marriage, Marriage and Family Health
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The Ten Commandments of Preventive Medicine – Part 2 – Obesity
In my newest book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, I teach people how to utilize the ten essentials that are necessary to live a happy and highly healthy life. Under The Essential of Self-Care, I’ve developed a list of what … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged arthritis, Cancer, diabetes, exercise, fatigue, gallbladder disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, hypertension, Obesity, overweight, preventive medicine, sleep and health, sleep disorders, stroke
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Will the Swine Flu Vaccine be safe?
At my practice, patients are already asking about the safety of H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine – event though it’s not likely to be out for a month or two. Here’s what I am telling them. More Information:
Posted in Children's Health, Men's Health, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged flu shot, flu vaccine, H1N1 flu, influenza, influenza vaccine, preventing the flu, swine flu, thimerosal
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Congressional Research Service says Obama Bearing False Witness
In this time of bitter partisanship, there are still a few issues that Republicans, Democrats and Independents can agree on. One of those issues is providing taxpayer-subsidized benefits to illegal aliens. The American people are overwhelmingly opposed to the idea. … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Medical Economics
Tagged abortion, conscience, freedom of conscience, healthcare reform, nationalized health insurance, nationalized healthcare, right of conscience, socialism, socialized healthcare
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Amazing 4-D Footage of Unborn Baby
A two-hour National Geographic documentary ‘In the Womb’ is now available on YouTube in 9 parts. Originally aired in 2005, the documentary used revolutionary techniques in computer imaging and 4-D ultrasounds to present stunning images of the developing embryo, taking … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Children's Health, Parenting
Tagged abortion, conception, fertilization, sanctity of human life
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Chewing Tobacco No Safer Than Smoking
Tobacco users who think it’s safer to dip snuff or chew tobacco than smoke are dead wrong, researchers say. A study has found that taking one pinch of smokeless tobacco delivers the same amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as smoking … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged Cancer, carcinogens, chewing tobacco, oral cancer, PAH, pancreatic cancer, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, smokeless tobacco, smoking, snuff
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Christian Doctors Group Warns of New Pro-Suicide Bias in Law and Policy
The Christian Medical Association (CMA), the nation’s largest faith-based organization of physicians, today warned of the potential for pro-suicide ideology to seep into law and government policy. The organization pointed to pro-suicide influence in a controversial Veterans Administration (VA) manual … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Medical Missions
Tagged assisted suicide, healthcare reform, nationalized health insurance, nationalized healthcare, PAS, physician assisted suicide, socalism, socialized healthcare, suicide
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Taxpayer-Funding of Abortions Now the New Roe v Wade of the Abortion Debate
Taxpayer funding of abortions is quickly become the new Roe v. Wade or touchstone of the abortion debate. More Information:
Abortion Funding Mandate in Health Care Reform
Although President Obama has said there is not abortion funding in the healthcare reform legislation, now both liberal and conservative media sources say he is being disingenuous. Besides, if it’s not there, why would all of the proabort organizations be … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Medical Economics, Woman's Health
Tagged abortion, abortion mandate, nationalized health insurance, nationalized healthcare, socialism, socialized healthcare
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The Ten Commandments of Preventive Medicine – Part 1 – Primary Care
The Ten Commandments of Preventive Medicine – Part 1 – Primary Care In my newest book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, I teach people how to utilize these ten essentials that are necessary to live a happy and highly … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged cancer screening, colon cancer prevention, colon cancer screening, flu vaccine, immunization, influenza vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, preventive medicine, vaccination
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Hormones beat botanicals for hot flashes but memory may suffer
My patients suffering with perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms often wonder about the safety and effectiveness of hormone therapy or botanicals (such as black cohosh and red clover) to treat their symptoms. Two recent studies will help inform wise decision making … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged black cohosh, hormone replacement therapy, hormone therapy, hot flashes, memory, menopausal symptoms, menopause, Prempro
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Women who want to live longer need to become more optimistic
In my new book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, (available about 9/1//09I discuss how “toxic attitudes” can lead to disease, dysfuntion, and disorder. Now, a new study shows how optimism, at least in females, can lead to improved health … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Mental Health, Woman's Health
Tagged anger, cynicism, heart disease, heart disease and women, heart disease prevention, Heart Health, hostility, optimism, pessimism
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Dr. Walt’s newest book and first novel released to very positive reviews
I’m pleased to announce that my first novel, co-written with my dear friend, Paul McCusker, has been released by Howard Books and Simon and Schuster. More Information:
Posted in Health Headlines
Tagged fiction, gabon virus, novel
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Perinatal Hospice Care on the Rise
I bet most of you have never heard of “perinatal hospice.” A dear friend of mine, Byron Calhoun, MD, is considered the founder of the perinatal hospice movement. I thought this story, written by another friend, Steve Jordahl, would be … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged perinatal hospice, pro-life, pro-life doctors, pro-life healthcare professionals
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New H1N1 Swing Flu guidelines for businesses
NBC Nightly News last night, in their lead story, reported, “Government health officials have been brainstorming for weeks now, working on guidelines for what is expected to be a rough flu season and this time their focus is the workplace.” … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged H1N1 flu, swine flu, swine flu vaccine
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Four lifestyle choices reduce risk of chronic disease 80 percent
What an interesting new study. It concludes that to dramatically reduce your healthcare costs, to lengthen your life, to improve the quality of your life, and, in short, to have a happier and more highly healthy life, you need to … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Health, Heart Health, Medical Economics, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Woman's Health
Tagged Cancer, diabetes, exercise, health, healthcare costs, healthy diet, heart attack, Obesity, physical activity, quality of life, smoking, stroke, tobacco
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Do you support Obamacare? Don’t miss this!
If you support Obama’s nationalization of healthcare . . . if you support his vision of healthcare reform . . . you will find a recent investigative piece from ABC’s John Stossel to be devastating to your delusions. If you … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Medical Economics
Tagged nationalized health insurance, nationalized healthcare, Obamacare, socialized healthcare
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When does life begin?
A fertilized human egg at the moment of conception looks like a simple, single-celled blob no bigger than a pinhead. How can anyone actually consider this invaluable human life? More Information:
Posted in Bioethics
Tagged beginning of life, conception, DNA, fertilization, fetus, human life, products of conception, sanctity of human life, when life begins, zygote
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Vegans may have low calcium intake which could impact bone health
If you’re a vegan, you likely know the necessity of taking B12 supplements. Now, you may need to add a calcium supplement to your regimen. More Information:
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Nutritional Health
Tagged calcium, vegan, vegetarian, vitamin D
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Sports creams may do little for pain
You know, there are just certain things I’ve never questioned — like sports creams help sore muscles or joints. Well, it turns out that one may not be true. More Information:
Posted in Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged joint pain, muscle ache, sports cream, sports rubs
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Don’t confuse Obamacare with Colorado’s healthcare reform
President Barack Obama’s plan is to push American health care down the path toward socialized medicine. According to a recent Quinnipiac poll, a majority of Americans now disapprove of Obama’s health care plan, and around 75 percent of those polled … Continue reading
Posted in Medical Economics
Tagged healthcare reform, nationalized health insurance, nationalized healthcare, Obamacare, socialized healthcare
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What is wrong with end-of-life counseling in healthcare reform?
I was on a radio interview yesterday, where the interviewer asked, “So, what’s wrong with end-of-life counseling? I mean, isn’t it considered quality medicine for doctors to discuss these issues with their patients? More Information:
Posted in Bioethics, Medical Economics
Tagged end of life care, healthcare reform, nationalized health insurance, nationalized healthcare, Obamacare, socialized healthcare
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Health Myth #10: Preventive Medicine Saves Money
According to a column by Charles Krauthammer, MD, “Obama (touts) prevention as amazingly dual-purpose: ‘It saves lives. It also saves money.’ Reform proponents repeat this like a mantra. Because it seems so intuitive, it has become conventional wisdom. But like most … Continue reading
Americans continue to confront lawmakers at healthcare town halls
In my August 3 blog, I joined other conservative leaders in encouraging you to be sure to contact your congressmen during their August recess back home. I said, “. . . you have August to attend town hall meetings with … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Medical Economics
Tagged healthcare reform, nationalized health insurance, nationalized healthcare, Obamacare, socialism, socialized healthcare
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Federal health officials target sugary drinks as largest driver of obesity epidemic
The Boston Globe is reporting that, according to federal disease investigators, “the cost of treating obesity has doubled in the past decade,” and “sugar-laden beverages” are “a prime culprit.” So, what’s this mean to you? Could this story lead to … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged childhood obesity, Obesity, pediatric obesity, soda, soft drinks, weight loss
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Surgical techniques may help alleviate migraines
When I first read the medical headlines saying that there was a surgery in which 83% of the patients reported at least a 50 percent reduction in migraines it seemed too good to be true. Now that I’ve read the … Continue reading
Posted in Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged Botox, migraine headache
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Under Obamacare bureaucrats would play God
In my blog of three days ago, “One side says no ‘death panel’ in health care bill,” I showed you an Associated Press story that blasted critics of Obamacare who claim that a “death panel” would make life and death … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Medical Economics
Tagged healthcare reform, nationalized health insurance, nationalized healthcare, Obamacare, socialism, socialized healthcare
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10 Reasons Married Women May Not Have A Satisfying Sex Life
Are you married and yet find that your sexual relationship with your spouse has fallen off or is non-existent? Well, you’re not alone. Men and women today have less time for sex than their 1950s counterparts. And it’s estimated that … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage and Family Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Woman's Health
Tagged sex, sexual health, sexual satisfaction, sexuality
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Television Viewing Linked to Blood Pressure Increases in Children
In the past I’ve discussed the studies showing that the more screen time kids have (TV, Internet, video games, cell phone), the more likely they are to be overweight or obese, the less sleep they will get, and the less … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Heart Health, Parenting
Tagged childhood obesity, HBP, high blood pressure, hypertension, Obesity, pediatric obesity, TV, TV and children, TV and health, TV and teens, TV free home
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White House Reality Check Web Site Doesn’t Dispute Abortion in Health Care Plan
President Barack Obama’s administration has released a new web site to supposedly debunk the myths opponents are using to criticize the Congressional health care proposals he supports. Notably absent, however, is any mention of my biggest criticism, that the plans … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Medical Economics
Tagged abortion, healthcare reform, nationalized health insurance, nationalized healthcare, Obamacare, socialism, socialized healthcare
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