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It hurt. It always did. I just got used to it. After all, isn't that easier than doing something about it? Anyway, who has time in their lives for distractions like medical ailments. But it wouldn't go away. In fact, it kept getting worse. I couldn't bend over without looking like a 90 year old (my apologies to all the 90 year olds on growingbolder.com who are in better shape now than I ever...

Dear Pharmacist, I am stressed out that I may not be able to get my pain medication, Vicodin. I’ve taken it for years, following a work accident. I’m not addicted. I really have pain but the pharmacist told me that it’s going off the market. Please tell me he’s wrong. I can’t live without it. --P.T. Belleview, Florida Dear P.T., We won’t know the fate of these drugs for months....

Dear Pharmacist, Please help me with pins and needles and burning. I have diabetes and it feels awful now. I take metformin and glyburide. What can I do? --S.L. Boulder, Colorado Dear S.L., Millions of people have painful nerve sensations -termed neuropathies- and there are many causes for this including diabetes, shingles, Celiac, heavy metal toxicity, nutrient deficiencies, autoimmune...

Have you ever noticed the first four letters of the word Butter? It' s not a coincidence. It's Karma. I know, I know. Butter tastes good. In fact, the old saying goes something like: "Name the 3 most important things in French Cuisine." The answer is... Butter, Butter and Butter. I'm not saying that butter isn't good in moderation. Everything (albeit me getting caught looking at pretty girls when...

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. Apparently, there's not a lot of hand clapping going on. Have you been in a bookstore lately? The happiness industry is smiling from ear to ear. There's Stumbling on Happiness, The Secrets of Happiness, In Search of Happiness, The Art of happiness, The Happiness Makeover and for those who think they're smarter than the rest of us - The Psychology...

Four new ways to beat the tough economy! Tired of all the bad news about the economy? Wondering how you’ll make it through the ‘pending doom’ of our failing financial system? This report will show you how you can recession proof your body and: Increase Your Wealth Reduce Expenses Enjoy More Time Reduce Stress Improve Your Bottom Line! It’s obvious, our economy is in trouble....

Several months ago, I had x-rays done on my lungs. When I went to the counter to pay, there was a sign on the wall that said something like this, if my memory is correct: NO CAROTIDS I think it meant that they either weren't a facility that provided the test or it wasn't covered by health insurance. Always maintaining a certain wit and good humor, I quipped, "No karotids?" only, I...

I received three letters in the mail ordering evaluations of some of my medical conditions. In...