Month: August 2013

I find it hard to believe, but this is my 2,618th blog. My first post was on March 31, 2008. And, for four years I posted a once or twice daily "Medical News You Can Use" blog. However, I've been on a hiatus since the end of 2012. But now, starting on Monday, September 2 , I'll be posting a new blog each weekday. (more…)

I have found the Web site, KevinMD, to be a reliable source of medical and health information. So, when I read their expose on "The disturbing link between high fructose corn syrup and honey," I thought my readers might find it instructive. (more…)

For our friends in Colorado, Barb and I hope you'll consider attending our "His Brain, Her Brain" marriage conference at the Glen Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs on Friday evening, September 13, and Saturday, September 14. (more…)

In this prayer letter: PRAISES: 1)   JUNE 9th — Kate’s wedding 2)   JUNE 11th — Black Forest fire 3)   JUNE 15th — One Way Ticket to Baton Rouge 4)   JUNE 24th — Jada’s Graduation 5)   Number One Amazon.com Best Seller 6)   Another printing of His Brain, Her Brain PRAYER REQUESTS: 1)   Barb 2)   Current Writing Projects 3)   Upcoming “Grace Prescription” Conferences for Healthcare Professionals EVENTS OF THE LAST MONTH EVENTS OF THE NEXT MONTH (more…)

Barb and I hope you'll take a listen to our interview with Dr. Tim Clinton on his national radio program, "Life, Love and Family." Our interview, titled “The Male and Female Brain,” can be heard here. (more…)

Former president George W. Bush, widely regarded as a model of physical fitness, received a coronary artery stent last week. Few facts are known about the case, but what is known suggests to me, and many others, that the procedure may have been both unnecessary and potentially harmful – not only for Mr. Bush, but for society, in general, and Medicare, in particular. (more…)

A Washington Times article tells us about a new statement from the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP): "In its first sexual-orientation policy update in nearly a decade, the nation's largest pediatricians group said its members should do more to fight 'heterosexism' and 'homophobia'." ... The AAP says, "Sexual-minority youth should not be considered abnormal" in its new materials on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youths." But is this the totality of this statement universally accepted? And, is encouraging doctors to "do more to fight 'hetersexism'" really wise advice? (more…)

Extracts of bilberry, a cousin of blueberry, may help improve vision and have other health benefits, but some bilberry supplements may not contain real bilberry extract -- the type used in most clinical studies. ConsumerLab.com  recently purchased and tested several popular brands of bilberry supplements for authenticity, purity, and the ability of tablets to properly disintegrate. Only 75% of the products passed testing. One supplement contained only 62% of its promised bilberry compounds and appeared not to be authentic, and another failed to break apart fast enough in disintegration testing. (more…)

Here are the contents of this month’s Family Newsletter: Family Update Dr. Walt teaching upcoming Evangelism Conferences for Health Professionals Dr. Walt and Barb teaching at an upcoming Marriage Conference in Colorado Springs Publication Updates 1) Number One Amazon.com Best Seller 2) Cover for The Ultimate Girls’ Body Book 3) Another printing of His Brain, Her Brain Broadcast Updates 1) The Ultimate Guys’ Body Book Broadcast on Focus on the Family Letter From a Grateful Reader Events of the Last Month Upcoming Events (more…)