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The second greatest physician
As Charlie Kirk stated, “Once dialogue ceases, murder ensues.”

Jody Crouthers
4 min read


BPPV: What is this?
The cause or origin of BPPV is due to small calcium carbonate crystal formation in the inner ear (commonly called “inner ear rocks”).

Jody Crouthers
2 min read


Ibogaine: What, why and how
Ibogaine is a psychoactive compound derived from the Iboga shrub root that has been used (since the ‘70s in the modern countries) to...

Jody Crouthers
3 min read


The price of ‘love’
This may be a “stretch” for a proverbial health column but it does very much play into several health venues. It spans emotional,...

Jody Crouthers
3 min read


Natural sunscreen – the why’s and how’s
Another good reason to make our own sunscreen is to be able to avoid extra and unneeded/harmful chemicals coming into our bodies.

Jody Crouthers
3 min read
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CBD: Not a hype [Part 2]
There is a 500 mg Alleviate balm (from Colorado Botanicals) that is excellent for chronic, localized aches or to lessen tension/soreness after strenuous activity...

Jody Crouthers
3 min read
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CBD: Not a hype! [Part 1]
Here are the benefits of CBD that will be expounded on in the next two articles: 1) Keeps the body balanced 2) Is safe to use 3) An...

Jody Crouthers
2 min read


Aloe vera: A cheap trick
Taking aloe vera supplementation improves many conditions inclusive of dental problems.

Jody Crouthers
4 min read


Watermelon: Delicious, refreshing and with many health benefits
Watermelon is 92% water (thus the name…) so it naturally is a dehydration preventative or “fix.” Nutritionally, watermelon contains only...

Jody Crouthers
2 min read


May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Around 19% of adults in the U.S. have anxiety disorders which can take the shape of generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Jody Crouthers
3 min read


Mesothelioma: The what, how and why of this disease
Veterans from the 40s to the 80s are at the highest risk for malignant mesothelioma. Many contractors used asbestos...

Jody Crouthers
3 min read


Benefitting from ginger
Ginger has been used medicinally for more than 50 centuries and is considered a safe herb with no serious side effects when taken by...

Jody Crouthers
3 min read


All about green tea
One of my goals or objectives for this column was to be able to list about ten of “the best” known green teas on the market...

Jody Crouthers
3 min read


The 'happy' addicts
The very first component of “responsibility” is awareness. If we refuse to be aware and informed of what is happening with us as individuals

Jody Crouthers
3 min read


New breast cancer treatment/accessibility for the middle class and poor
There is a cancer treatment podcast called “Cancer Straight Talk” from Memorial Sloan Kettering that brings together patients and experts...

Jody Crouthers
3 min read


Prostate health: Don't ignore it
About 85% of prostate cancers are detected during early screening prior to the patient developing symptoms. If you catch it early...

Jody Crouthers
3 min read


Ivermectin: The unsung hero
This drug has not even begun to scratch the surface of its potential widespread use and applications. Scientists are surprised, daily...

Jody Crouthers
3 min read


The navigationally challenged: Cut us a break
I suppose there are different levels of this affliction. I am fine in my own community going to a new place as many folks can help ...

Jody Crouthers
4 min read
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Get up and get moving [part 2]
In order to really reverse this problem, all employers need to embrace some change and expect the payback to be long term and “down the road

Jody Crouthers
3 min read
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Smoking or sitting: Both equally hard on hearts! [Part 1]
Even though most of us have acquired a conscience against smoking, we need to do likewise with the concept of sitting for too many hours.

Jody Crouthers
3 min read
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