Redefining the Expert
February 22, 2008
People sometimes dismiss my views because I lack “proper” credentials. I’m not an expert, they say, because I don’t have enough degrees. I think our society has become too focused on experts who lack common sense. The evidence is all around us.
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February 10, 2008
My alma matter looks like a war zone. A tornado literally skipped over my apartment complex last week, and it caused at least $40 million in damage to Union University.Houses on neighboring streets are missing roofs. Some are just missing. The initial damage estimate for the city is $87 million. All this and I lost nothing but electricity for nine hours.
Sphere: Related ContentIssues Matter
February 10, 2008
Pundits say issues don’t matter. I disagree.
For a person with a chronic illness who is unable to work, has little or no means of support, and has no access to health care, a change in policy can lead to homelessness or death. If you listen closely enough, you can discern if a politician cares for the weakest among us or is a leader of the privileged few.
Sphere: Related ContentPutting It All Together
February 1, 2008
My first book, Secrets of Getting a Diagnosis Unmasked, is my attempt to help others avoid many of the mistakes I made when seeking answers for my own chronic illness. I spent too much money and did too much unguided research followed by two decades of trial and error.The good news is I may have come to the end of my search. On Tuesday I shared the excitement of finding a new practitioner near my area who understands the complex nature of chronic illness. Then I realized I don’t need him.
Sphere: Related ContentAdrenal Fatigue
February 1, 2008
Do you have constant fatigue that is unrelieved by rest or sleep? Do you crave sweets? Are your blood sugar and blood pressure readings too low? These are some of the symptoms of adrenal fatigue, also called adrenal burnout, hypofunction, exhaustion, or insufficiency.Adrenal fatigue is a subclinical state that usually goes unnoticed by mainstream professionals, who are trained to diagnose and treat severe diseases. The condition can be caused by excessive stress, nutritional deficiencies, and toxins. Click here for more detailed information.
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