Month: April 2017

Barb and I are going to "Walk for Life" for Life Network on Saturday, June 3. We hope each of our friends will help us support this wonderful ministry. Every dollar can help and You can donate here. (more…)

Today mark's President Trump's 100th day in office. It seems to me that most of the media are NOT celebrating this milestone. But, many conservatives and faith-based folks are! That's why my friend, Gary Bauer, and his staff at American Values, have put together a list highlighting only 100 of President Trump's significant accomplishments. (more…)

Dear Dr. Walt, I spend a lot of time in the sun, especially in the summer. Does this mean my vitamin D levels could get too high?   —Tanned in North Carolina (more…)

Our culture has become more coarse, more divided. What can we learn from the manner in which Jesus responded to the sensational current events of His time? My dear friend, Dr. Gene Rudd, answers this question in a blog post he wrote for the Christian Medical Association. (more…)

Dear Dr. Walt, I have struggled with my weight again and again. I seem to gain back every pound you lose. How can I lose weight and keep it off? Is there any hope? I admire your advice and hope you can help? Obese in Oregon (more…)

Have you struggled with your weight again and again? Do you seem to gain back every pound you lose? If so—there is hope. Not a “magic pill” hype, but a science-based explanation for “why” this keeps happening…and hope for freedom from your struggle. (more…)

We are now in the Easter season, which emphasizes the suffering of Christ. Dr. Amy Givler has been reflecting on the pain Jesus endured on our behalf. Our natural inclination is to try to shield ourselves from pain, but it has much to teach us. Here's a copy of her thoughts as initially published by CMDA: (more…)

"Carpe, duh!" you might think. "Everyone knows he was murdered; he was crucified!" And, you're right. But, once the crucifixion began, what was the actual cause of his death? Many believe, based upon older medical publications, that it was asphyxiation or respiratory insufficiency, and during Easter week across the world this is what many pastors and priests preach. But, are they wrong? (more…)

Dear Dr. Walt, I take a daily baby aspirin and an occasional NSAID for discomfort. I was wondering if there are any supplements that could interact with either. —Wanting to Avoid Side Effects in Texas (more…)

Long-time readers know that the integration of spiritual faith into medical practice has been a subject of my writing and teaching for over two decades. Therefore, I was intrigued when I came across a blog on the topic by Robert E. Cranston, MD, MA (Ethics). I was also grateful to have been mentioned in the blog. See what you think: (more…)

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: Unexpected Employment Changes Last Month’s Events Upcoming Events (more…)