According to Ayurveda, our fingernails are a byproduct of our bones. And the condition of our nails is a reflection of the condition of our body tissues. If we’re having problems with our nails,... Read more >>

Most women know what to look for with breast cancer—a suspicious lump during a self-exam, an abnormal spot on a mammogram. However, there’s another type of breast cancer that most women... Read more >>

Two therapists responded to my theory that Sarah Palin is paranoid, agreeing with one another that she has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, which accounts for the disconnect between reality and her... Read more >>

I’ve been thinking a lot about security lately. In May, I took a two-week trip to Alaska, part of it traveling alone. I stuck pretty much to the beaten path, not venturing into the... Read more >>

I noticed a lump on my neck a few weeks ago. Not huge, but noticeable. When I turn my head, other people see it too. I went to the doctor for my annual physical and mammogram. (I’ve done that... Read more >>

It was a tremendous task to get him to the recommended hospital. I had the doctors in Dallas arrange to have him on a life flight as soon as possible. The only step required was to get his discharge... Read more >>

What might be the cause of the unusual burning sensation on the side of my tongue? Though neither my dentist nor my periodontist could be sure, Google came through, identifying it as “burning... Read more >>

We can’t be far away from TIVO being used as a diagnostic tool, replacing the Rorschach Test. My thesis is what we select to TIVO will reveal our idiosyncrasies and provide a new way of... Read more >>

I hadn’t really thought about the date. We all are bombarded with cancer information all the time. I had learned to tune out the commercials, even change the channel on TV when another came on.... Read more >>

I was twenty-one when it began. A new bride, still in college. The pain was excruciating. Invisible nails biting into my flesh attacked hands, ankles, nd hips. There was a deep throbbing pain, which... Read more >>