Month: June 2021

There is no doubt that the advances in technology have been remarkable.  For this 65 year old guy, when I was a child, science fiction

Here is a definition of the noun “SALAD”:  a cold dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with oil, vinegar, or

Last night Nataliya and I attended an 80th celebratory party for one of our wonderful patients.  M.C. (no, this is not MC Hammer, but I

For those movie lovers out there, an oldie, but goodie is the romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally”.  The movie starred Meg Ryan and Billy

Truth be known, my academic prowess in school was weighted much more heavily towards math and science and not so much English and general information

During the course of patients’ visits during the SP Program, we will often receive questions such as: Can I use coffee creamer? Can I substitute

Hippocrates of Kos was a Greek physician who lived from about 460 B.C. to 375 B.C. At a time when most people attributed sickness to

We have all heard the unfortunate stories about people we know that have died suddenly.  In some cases, the deceased have been at ages significantly

Here are a few definitions of “offending”:  causing problems or displeasure. relating to the committing of an illegal act or the breaking of a rule.

“Empty calories” are those that come from added sugars and solid fats, as well as some processed oils. These include: carbohydrate-based desserts, such as cakes,