Catching up with the News (in an Upbeat Way ;)

B'SD

28 Cheshvan, 5779

Whew, the month of Cheshvan is ending and the Hanuka month of Kislev is almost here. The world can use a BIG load of happiness.

Whoa, I'm famous again. Scroll down, waaayyyy dowwwnnn to find my remarks in The Benefits of Positive Thinking.

Britons, you might already know that Firms cash in on psychiatric care crisis (the money trail and it's culprits betrayed Britons).

Need help with your medical expenses, no matter where you live? Read

The Global Resources section will clue you in to organizations willing to pay some or all of your specific medical bills!
Men, you need to remain indoors during peak sunshine hours, to wear brimmed hats and sunglasses, plus skin-covering clothing when you are outside, because

Skin cancer deaths soar for men in developed nations  

Want to cope with medical and/or mental health problems, including the expenses for your care? Buy the E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge. 

Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Fill your future pleasantly.

Thank You, Oliver Sacks

B'SD

3 Adar, 5775

I'm interrupting my vacation to say "Thank you" to an extraordinary man, Dr Oliver Sacks.

He opened our eyes to some wonders of humanity. He increased our insight into, and compassion for, people braving previously misunderstood maladies.

I believe that I am a better human being for having read, watched and pondered his works. Many other people are better off for them, too.

Please read this indescribably touching message that Dr Sacks shares with us upon learning that he has terminal (deadly) cancer.

I am praying as I cry over the news and the man's utterly decent, inspirational message. 

Thank you for everything, Dr Sacks. You've made the world a better place for your efforts and sterling character.





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Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Embrace every moment for its potential.

Think that Sunscreen is Safe? Think Again!

B'SD

24 Sivan 5770

Not much to say to you, today, except that you better read this:

9 Surprising Facts about Sunscreen

and this

AIM at Melanoma

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Medical News YOU Need to Know!

B'SD

11 Adar 5770



The New York Times Wellness blog has very important information for people who want to join clinical trials for cancer. A Phase 3 Trial for melanoma is open. E-mail genentechclinicaltrials@druginfo.com for information.

Other articles at the site explain snow days from an overworked doctor's point of view, how to cope with vitiligo, weight loss advice (that works!) and how to treat sex addiction.

Want more information along those lines? You need to read EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge.









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Tanning Yourself to Death?

B'SD


13 Shvat 5770



Sigh. You want to look attractive so you've tanned your skin professionally. That's not a good thing for long-term health. Cancer, blindness, even losing your skin are very real risks of Tan Parlor treatments.

How serious is the situation? America's Federal Trade Commission (a regulatory agency) found the Indoor Tanning Association GUILTY of deceptive advertising. As in lying about the alleged safety of indoor tanning beds/parlors.



Want to make the most of your life, and keep it for as long as possible? Focus on your character. Make IT appealing and let your appearance rely on excellent hygiene, a reasonable wardrobe and that winning smile you'll improve on over time. Superficial touches such as fake tans are not going to make life meaningful. Though I appreciate the enduring datelessness and loneliness fear that motivates some tanning efforts, dying in agony and far before you might have is not a solution to the problem.

Readers, the dangers of indoor tanning are not news. I read about that when I was a teen decades ago. Photos of men and women made grotesque by self-inflicted damage was sad beyond immediate comprehension. The poor self-images that led to the disasters, the greed and fraud of practitioners preying on vulnerable customers, and the cost of coping with the nightmare is too much to describe in a blogpost.

If you're miserable over your circumstances, make productive efforts to improve on them: counseling, rewarding hobbies and involvement with "giving to others" activities. Treat yourself to desirable theater, travel or other entertainment to boost your moods and worldview. But don't try to silence sadness with doomed efforts.

Hmm, you're annoyed with my message? I understand. Let's compromise. Get regular, professional facials in a Department of Health-certified salon (organic, safe facial products are my personal recommendation). Men and women need healthy skin. And all of us want a healthy glow. Facials can help you with that. When you look in the mirror after each appointment or home treatment, watch for someone familiar smiling back at you.

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BREAKING NEWS!

B'SD

21 Cheshvan 5770

Light up your lives with safety precautions, dear readers.


and this blog have repeatedly warned you that fluorescent bulbs pose serious health hazards to you and to your loved ones. Ha'aretz newspaper recently informed the public about

Exposure to Flurorescents and Skin Cancer Risks

Yes, you read that hotlinked article correctly. The correlation between using flurorescent lighting and skin cancer is too high to ignore. You can pretty much trust the fact that by the time politicians get around to sharing the facts, that medical professionals have been sharing the news for quite a while.

Need to know other simple ways to protect and to improve your health? Want to be ahead of politicians in protecting and preserving your wellbeing?

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Yocheved Golani
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