Judging by some of the latest headline “news”, Science appears to be having problems. Many of the stories present some highly emotional account about a new discovery in Science that somehow threatens our way of life. Microbes menacing to pounce, foods you like that are suddenly disastrous, and weather change that appears to be a…
Nicotine and I were once friends. We had some good times together but nicotine is not the benign drug marketed to many generations. In fact, the substance is both a deadly poison, as well as a therapeutic agent. Let’s just clear away some of the smoke. A Light History Nicotine is a talented drug. It…
What To Do With This Diagnostic Label? We as westerners just love to label things. From our weather (tropical storm “what’s-his-name”) to the family pet, everything gets a personalized name that gives us comfort in a frightening world. That label confers a sense of control. If we can name it, we can conquer it. Disease…
Are We Ready for GMO Foods? GMO, or Genetically Modified Organisms, are modern Science’s way of making our food sources provide more usable product and cost less to do so. GMO foods are also a hot topic of debate between a great number of folks questioning the safety of GMO’s and the large corporations producing…
Self Esteem: Getting Too Much of a Good Thing. You would think that receiving positive support in the majority of your daily activities would be a good thing for your self esteem. Praise for challenges met and tasks accomplished most certainly play to our sense of reward. We feel a sense of belonging and contribution…
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