Yes the holiday season is upon us again. For some this time of the year is not about gifts and family get-togethers. Rather it's about loss and loneliness and despair - the loved-ones we miss, the relationships that remain severed and our perceived...
If you're down and out and about to light up because you're convinced smoking makes you feel better, think again. In "Depression and Brain Damage: 2 more reasons not to smoke" Barry Bittman, M.D. reports on new research studies showning remarkable...
In 1995, 256,844 American women died of all types of cancer combined. Yet there were twice as many deaths attributable to heart disease! Compare the level of media coverage that breast cancer receives compared to heart disease in women. In "Heart...
If you're agonizing over a number of symptoms for which your physician cannot find a cause, in "The Elusive Diagnosis: when dis-ease leads to disease" Barry Bittman, M.D. offers a fresh perspective for taking a positive step toward a healthy future...
Industrial experts and consultants are finally becoming aware of the fact that headaches, backaches, and other health-related issues are the consequence of not only ongoing pressure in the workplace, but also lack of sense of control. In "Out of...
If you've been looking for a reason to quit, what you're about to read may actually startle you - 1.1 billion of you who presently smoke or use tobacco products. According to a recent article on the website, www.nationalgeographic.com, "by 2030...
Isn't it "normal" behavior for toddlers to be poorly focused and distractible? Doesn't every toddler have a short attention span? In "A Cure for Terrible Twos: shaping society with pharmaceuticals" Barry Bittman, M.D. expresses his shock and disgust...
Modern-day medicine has drifted distantly from its spiritual origins. As a strong proponent of whole person medicine, Barry Bittman, M.D. is convinced spirituality will become an integral part of the medicine of the future. In "Religious Practice: a...
Midway through the first year of the new millennium, the human genetic code has just been deciphered - a remarkable achievement on many levels. We've finally uncovered the elusive map purported to guide us to cure the diseases that plaque mankind ...
Sometimes it is just a smile that seems to break down the boundaries of despair. At others it happens when a couple holds hands or expresses feelings of love for each other. In "Healing: to the beat of an inner drummer" Barry Bittman, M.D. relates a...
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