Transformation Not Information

The volume of information about the human body overwhelmed me during my medical school days. I was eager to conquer that medical information in order to begin diagnosing and treating diseases. However, a course called "Putting the Ill at Ease" changed my...

Purity

Impure water is a major health hazard for many developing countries. Providing pure water supplies is a priority for most relief organizations. Personally, as I travel around the world, I take precautions and sometimes go to great pains to insure that what I eat and...

No Pain, No Gain

Much that has happened (or not happened) in my life has taught me that a life without discipline is a life full of regret. Corrective training for a goal, whether in school, sports or work, requires "sweat" in one form or another. Many notable people have...

Lost

Should I turn right or left? While driving to an appointment, I made the wrong choice at the first red light. The error of my way became quickly evident but every attempt to correct my direction only confused me more. I was lost. Getting "it" right from the...

Toxic Ingestion

"What did they take? How much did they take? When did they take it? Have they vomited?" Many parents with a child who had ingested a possible poison — some pills, poisonous plants or other toxins — have heard these questions. If it is...