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We think we live in such an advanced, enlightened society. We can say and do just about anything as long as it's politically correct. We tolerate every imaginable behavior because we do not want to be judgmental.

However, that open mindedness ends when it comes to old people.  They can be healthy and productive but the fact that they are "old” makes them fair game … [Read more...] about The Cost of Being Old In An Un-enlightened Society

This month we are pleased to welcome Dr. Bronner Handwerger,  a naturopathic medical doctor who will talk about various health topics through videos.  He is licensed by the state of California as a primary care doctor, and is an expert in the field of Preventive and Integrative Medicine.  He practices in La Jolla, California.  This month, the series of videos begins with … [Read more...] about Ask Dr. Bronner

You are invited to leave comments at the end of articles. The rules are simple: If you disagree, be civil.  Please do not use words that would cause Spike's prim and proper aged grandmother to gasp in horror or become apoplectic.  Spike (that's him keeping an eye on things) is grandma's gatekeeper. … [Read more...] about Comments Are Welcome

Hardly a day goes by when there isn’t some dire economic news out of Washington: worries about the debt ceiling worries and the budget deficit; the solvency of Medicare and Social Security, the lack of jobs growth and continuing struggles of the economy. Recently, there was another kind of announcement—the opening of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, created by the … [Read more...] about Families Must Learn About Financial Fitness

Patience and tolerance are behaviors and states of mind to practice, right? How well do you do with them? Questions about Patience and Tolerance came to me after I spent extended time with someone who couldn’t seem to talk about anything that wasn’t unpleasant. All of us need a dose of healthy venting at times; but what I mean here is non-stop negative chatter about anything … [Read more...] about Do You Experience Mixed Feelings About Being Patient and Tolerant?

There is a lot of helpful information this month, as usual. In particular, please take a look at the link regarding autism. Dr. John Cannell's autism patients have had outstanding results on Vitamin D3 therapy. You will want to follow up on this information if there is an autistic child in your family. Autistic child? [Read more...] about New Research to Help You Live Better

This month the Know-It-All Sisters Mary Lloyd and Barbara Morris address a concern from a reader known only as Damn Tired of It: "There's been so much bad going on lately that I really can't find anything to be happy about. How do you have a good life when the politicians alternate between stubborn battles over ideology and philandering and the fat cats keep getting fatter … [Read more...] about “I Can’t Find Anything to Be Happy About”

Recently I spoke with  Rita Alexander who serves as Founder and President for StemGenex, and the International Stem Cell Institute (ISCI) in La Jolla, California.  Both companies are engaged in delivering leading edge stem-cell based therapies and products with the aim of advancing wellness, personal appearance and anti-aging. Rita spoke about her own personal success with … [Read more...] about Stem Cell Therapy – A “Must Listen” Audio