7-day Meal Examples (weight loss version)

by Dale J. Ross M.D. I want to present some examples for a meal plan directed at a very reasonable and appropriate level of intake for a weight-loss effort. I understand that many will look at the table and refute “reasonable,” as well as appropriate, but this is very...

Pain and Prescriptions – Part II

by Dale J. Ross M.D. Medical studies have been coming out for the last couple of years now proving that many people hurt. I find it a bit astounding that they spend good taxpayer money to prove something so simple, but they do. People live with pain. These studies,...

Pain and Prescriptions – Part I

by Dale J. Ross M.D. Pain is a unique signal in our human system. It is intended as a signal for harm to our bodies. It is a mechanism to give us an awareness of what could create further harm. A sprained ankle swells up to try and stabilize the joint and to increase...

Who’s Got The Flu?

Disclaimer: A little influenza knowledge. I have no magic cure for influenza. by Dale J. Ross M.D. The close winter months brings about a time of year the flu bug makes its rounds. Man is assaulted by many viral contagions all through the year, but influenza is the...

Meat and Potatoes

by Dale J. Ross M.D. People frequently find me and ask about various aspects of nutrition; which I am always quite glad to discuss. I find that they are often striving to understand what is best for their bodies in the big picture. When it comes right down to personal...

Childhood: Society’s Child

by Dale J. Ross M.D. I was visiting a grade-school one day. I like doing that sort of thing because kids can be fun and I can always use more fun in my life. In this one classroom a young boy was sitting on the floor with his pencil and paper on his chair doodling....