Ivermectin

“Ivermectin is one of the world’s safest, cheapest and most widely available drugs.” ~Pierre Kory

Have you heard of an OTC drug called Ivermectin (for head lice) that is supposed to be good against nCoV-2019, but the FDA refuses to approve for nCoV-2019 use? or hydroxychloroquine, for that matter?

Eat for Your Health—Not Your Palate

Nutrition

“Chronic disease is a food-borne illness. We ate our way into this mess, and we must eat our way out.” ~Mark Hyman

The other day I overheard a young man telling his buddies he’d just learned he was prediabetic. You didn’t need a professional diagnosis—you could see it. He was fluffy plump, orally dependent, and sedentary. Common sense would’ve said, “Lose some weight! Move!” For some persons, simple weight loss is enough to change their stats.

Bait ‘n’ Switch

Home Economics

“Merchants will bait you with offers, then switch the offer, or say the advertised goods are unavailable, or excuse themselves with ‘that was just a promotion.'” ~Anonymous

Maybe you’re familiar with the term bait-and-switch. I never gave it much attention until this summer when I was helping with the care of a family member

Imago Dei: Start Moving!

You Can’t Serve God and Entertainment*

“We all have to escape from this thing called life sometimes. Maybe we use substances to do it. Maybe we use religion. Maybe we use exercise. Maybe we use anger. But we all have to do it. How we do it is what defines us.” ~Dan Pearce

Guest Writer Phillip Holmes

You love entertainment. On-demand streaming, live television, video-sharing websites, and social media are all at your fingertips. Your ability to access entertainment swiftly and effortlessly has encroached on every aspect of your life. Research recently revealed that you’re tempted to check Facebook every thirty-one seconds. Continue reading →

“Get involved. You don’t want to look back on your life and realize that you successfully managed to stay out of it.” ~Robert Brault

Biscuits’n’Gravy

Canned Food Month: February

“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” ~John Gunther

Long ago I learned to make my own, and wouldn’t think of purchasing such an item ready made. Because biscuits’n’gravy were about the cheapest food in the world. Made from staples in your own kitchen. All it took was a little flour, shortening, and milk.

Dental Health

Opinion

“Dentistry is not expensive, neglect is.” ~Anonymous

I just finished reading Why Don’t We Treat Teeth Like the Rest of Our Bodies?, an article by Olga Khazan, published ‎Thursday‎, 25 ‎September ‎2014, in The Atlantic. The article does a good job of presenting the problem, but I am concerned about the solution.

The Problem With Fast Food

“Food is an important part of a balanced diet.” ~Fran Lebowitz

The primary problem with fast food is grease—animal fat. Not the fat in the meat but the fat that isn’t drained from the meat after it’s cooked. Second, personal hygiene. Third, food preparation and handling. Not food value or caloric content.

Saving Marriage*

Saving Marriage.

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Waiting for Fast Food

Consumerism

“Too few people understand a really good sandwich.” ~James Beard

I’d known for a couple of weeks that Subway’s December deal was a $2 six-inch sub. I didn’t like all Subway’s monthly deals ($5 footlongs), but I did like their meatball sub. I was looking forward to enjoying one as soon as the calendar changed.