Adam’s Journal I promise I’m going to give Covid and flu topics a rest soon – just as soon as those viruses leave me alone. Not long ago, I was feeling rundown and had post-nasal drip, a sore throat and a headache. I feared it might be the flu, so I thought I’d better get […]
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Bodywork: The best sports for aging bodies
Adam’s Journal As I approach my 58th birthday, I’m beginning to see the writing on the wall for running and me. Although the sport has served me well for four decades-plus, the injuries are piling up at a rate that’s becoming unsustainable. If I want to stay active – and I do! – as I […]
Bodywork: How Covid can affect the heart, even after an infection is gone
Adam’s Journal My most memorable Christmas gift this past year was Covid, whose symptoms set in just in time to ruin the holiday. Womp, womp. Fortunately, it was a fairly mild case. But even weeks after I’ve recovered, I continue to notice that my heart rate during exercise is a bit higher (10 beats per […]
Bodywork: Medical mystery: The case of the IV allergic reaction
Adam’s Journal This is one of those friend-of-a-friend tales, so it’s a bit short on details. But the basic story is this: A young and generally healthy man was feeling run down, so he went to a wellness spa to receive an IV vitamin infusion. Shortly after the IV was hooked to his arm and […]
Bodywork: Happy Flu Year!
Adam’s Journal Flu seems to be everywhere these days, and this year’s flu season seems like it’s going to be worse than usual. Why is that? Dr. Scofield Prescribes As of this writing, I’m preparing to go on rounds at the Oklahoma City VA Hospital tomorrow. I already know that much of my morning will […]
Bodywork: Babies and the Hepatitis B Vaccine
Adam’s Journal Earlier this month, an advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control voted to stop recommending hepatitis B shots at birth for most newborns. My understanding is that hepatitis B is usually transmitted sexually or through intravenous drug use. So, why would babies need to be vaccinated against this virus? Dr. Scofield Prescribes […]
