Our Fat Cairn Terrier
We have a cairn terrier in our home. Toss him in the house with my wife and I, two little boys, a fish and a guinea pig, and the house is a veritable zoo. Being our first introduction to the breed, he’s turned out to be a good dog. He takes the inevitable abuse that [...]
The Science Of Wellness – February Edition
I’m a chemist, and so, I’m a science nerd. It’s O.K. I accepted that fact a long time ago. I suppose it’s inevitable that I would be interested in the science of wellness. Sad, I know. An unfortunate by-product is that I watch and follow developments in science, and so, I collect these stories. Some [...]
Cancer Screening Can Make A Difference
Last week, there was some encouraging news that surfaced about cancer in the United States. Since that’s something that doesn’t generally get much press, I thought it would be worth talking about. A new report from leading cancer organizations showed the first ever decline in both death rate and newly reported cases of cancer. This [...]
Ways To Prevent Prostate Cancer — What Works?
Prostate cancer causes nearly 30,000 deaths each year, making it the second leading cause of death among men, behind lung cancer. In studying ways to maintain my health, one of the things I’ve read regularly is that adult men should take a selenium supplement. The RDA for selenium is 55 micrograms, but suggestions for protection [...]
The Ultimate Free Range Meat
People of developed countries have started to show a huge interest in organic and free range meats. Documentaries such as Fast Food Nation and Super Size Me have shined a spotlight in the meat-packing and fast food industries, and people don’t like what they see. I know non-hunters who have watched the film (or read [...]
First Time Scare From Flu Shot Reaction
If you’ve been reading my blog, you may have noticed that I’m a proponent of people getting their flu vaccinations. Of course, its that time of year, and we’re actually a little slow about getting our shots. You can read on thoughts for or against the flu vaccine. At any rate, I’m scheduled for next [...]
The Ongoing Debate About Bisphenol A
The debate about the safety of bisphenol A in consumer products continues to rage. As you may be aware, bisphenol A is a chemical compound that is widely used in plastics and food liners. The last two weeks have seen the emergence of more research papers, both for and against the use of the material. [...]
Which Is Worse, Influenza Or The Vaccine?
The next few posts will deal with the subject of influenza and the dangers the disease may pose. There are many arguments against the flu vaccine, as well as for the vaccine. Up until five years ago, I had never gotten a flu vaccination. I’d daresay that’s a trait I share with many people. I [...]
The Safety of Bisphenol A
The subject of bisphenol A in baby bottles, and the safety of these products is one of much debate recently. While the fears that are being raised are valid in some cases, in others they’re just overblown. Bisphenol A was first synthesized in 1891, and at first, few uses were evident for the material. In the [...]
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