Devotionals

February 25, 2011

Screen time (TV and computer) may be linked to increased heart risks

In multiple past blogs (see below) I’ve told you of the harms of too much screen time (TV, computer, video games, etc.) for your children. Many […]

February 23, 2011

Spoilage and labeling errors with some omega-3 and -6 supplements

A new report on the quality of omega-3 and -6 fatty acid supplements made from seed oils was recently released by ConsumerLab.com. Only 11 of 17 […]

February 23, 2011

“Eggsploitation” documentary tells women of egg donation risks

Advances in medical technology frequently come with ethical problems, as well as scientific concerns and issues. Egg donation, for women, is no different. Jennifer Lahl of the […]

February 23, 2011

Music really does effect the brain

It turns out pople like music for the same reason they like eating or having sex: It makes the brain release a chemical (dopamine) that gives […]

February 21, 2011

Bright light therapy may benefit older patients with depression

The New York Times “Well” blog reported that, according to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, bright light therapy, currently used to help […]

February 21, 2011

Study warns that splitting pills can be dangerous

Physicians frequently recommend that caregivers split pills to give patients smaller doses than are available by prescription, but that process can produce wide variation in dosages, […]

February 21, 2011

Physical activity helps improve walking speed in those with osteoarthritis

MedPage Today reported that, according to a paper in Arthritis & Rheumatism, “increasing physical activity over two years can improve function and even walking speed among […]

February 18, 2011

Even More Evidence That the BCP Causes Unrecognized Abortions

I’ve published two academic articles on the likely association between the birth control pill (BCP) and unrecognized abortions (the so-called “post-fertilization effect” of the pill):

January 1, 2021

The Power of Words for Good

Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the […]

January 2, 2021

Like apples of gold in settings of silver

Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke […]

January 2, 2021

Listen Before You Speak – 1

Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. … Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Those who disregard […]

January 2, 2021

Listen Before You Speak – 2

Stop listening to instruction, my child, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. … To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.

January 3, 2021

The words of the reckless pierce like swords …

… but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

January 3, 2021

Think Before You Speak

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.