Mused after reading that testosterone drives a pain-resolving molecule, known as interleukin-10. Blood level testing found that after trauma, interleukin-10 was found in higher levels in men than in women. Testing hormones confirmed that testosterone causes these higher levels. Studies are now underway applying testosterone patches to help those with chronic pain. BREAST AUGMENTATION SPECIAL […]

HEALTH BENEFITS OF FIBER Fiber is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, but are YOU getting enough? In general, men should have at least 28 grams per day and women 22 grams per day. Fiber also helps minimize constipation, alleviate irritable bowel syndrome, and reduce the risk of […]

Mused after deciding to address three controversial topics. All three are primarily discussed in Harvard Women’s Health Watch. For the next three weeks I will provide the pros and cons of these. Each topic deserves more than a musing to cover adequately but I hope to provide thought provoking information for you to discuss with […]

Mused after deciding to address three controversial topics. All three are primarily discussed in Harvard Women’s Health Watch. For the next three weeks I will provide the pros and cons of these. Each topic deserves more than a musing to cover adequately but I hope to provide thought provoking information for you to discuss with […]

Mused after deciding to address three controversial topics. All three are primarily discussed in Harvard Women’s Health Watch. For the next three weeks I will provide the pros and cons of these. Each topic deserves more than a musing to cover adequately but I hope to provide thought provoking information for you to discuss with […]

Mused after hearing that there was a cosmetic surgery death in Cincinnati last week. I don’t know the details, the surgeon, or where it was performed. I DO KNOW that our surgery center just passed a rigorous inspection by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, and we are certified by the Ohio […]

Mused after hearing that the clocks turn forward (spring ahead, fall behind) early this Sunday morning. For me this means a week of adjusting to the new time. Honestly, I just wish they would pick one and stick with it. While many understood it was instituted to give farmers more daylight to farm, the truth […]

Mused after reading that in 2023, all but seven of the 100 most-watched television shows in the U.S. were NFL games. Wow! I guess we know who the 800-pound gorilla is on TV. With betting now allowed, viewership will only go up. Also, the NFL only continues to expand outside the country. FABULOUS FERMENTED FOODS […]

Mused after deciding to head to Florida for a long weekend in the near future. Between winter and spring break, many of our patients can’t wait to feel the sun. A little vitamin D can’t hurt anyone! Joke of the Day: I used to tell a joke about paper, but it was tearible. WINTER BLUES […]

Mused after watching a not-too-exciting Super Bowl. The great news this week is the warmer weather. I’m already planning on grilling out. Any warmer and I’m hanging around the pool. GLP-1s, WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GO OFF THE MEDS AND WHAT TO DO WITH LOOSE TUMMY AND BREAST SKIN Here’s the reality of GLP-1s: 18% […]