The Saturday Evening Post articles from November 2006

The Saturday Evening Post archives from November 2006

Forteo works for me.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I want to tell your readers how well Forteo worked for me. I have Crohn's disease and had to take prednisone for 3 1/2 years. It made the bones deteriorate in my feet so badly I thought I would have to be on a walker or in a wheelchair the rest...

At 93 she looks great!(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I recently received a subscription card for your magazine. Of course, I could not wait to send it. Then I had an idea; maybe you would like to hear from the old-timers and see these photos of yesterday and today taken 67 years apart. One,...

Marge loves David.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I was pleasantly surprised to see your May/June 2006 issue, page 60. In 1935 a coworker gave my husband the Aug. 10, 1935, front page of The Saturday Evening Post. You see, my name is Margaret and my husband's is David. I was...

Bring back Hazel.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... Since the TV program Hazel is on DVD now, it would be neat if you could go back to your archives and maybe do an issue with the Hazel character, since the TV idea came from your magazine. The only thing I want is a copy of the issue if you...

Quote from Benjamin.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... Re: "For Whom Does God Provide?" letter from last issue. The saying "God helps those who help themselves" is a quote from Benjamin Franklin. I was born in 1926 and always used that saying as my "mantra." It is good encouragement. ...

Calculating your lysine dose.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... How much lysine should I take to avoid fever blisters? Ann Robinson Phoenix, Arizona The late Dr Richard Griffith, a longtime lysine researcher, recommended a daily lysine dose equal to 500 mg per 22 pounds of body weight. Using...

State fair memories.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... In the year 1936 I married into a farm family who had a second hobby or love, and that was raising and exhibiting fancy poultry at state fairs. So as each fall approached, we loaded our best chickens and headed to the fair, where we would...

Ovarian cancer survivor.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I am a 19-year survivor of stage IIIc ovarian cancer. I went through two surgeries and 21/2 years of chemotherapy, but I have needed no treatment for over 12 years. Even though I am the daughter of an OB/GYN, I never heard of ovarian cancer...

Suitable for framing.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I have often wanted to frame one or more of the beautiful artworks on your covers. For example the Sept./Oct. '06 cover. However, you spoil it by imprinting the name and address label over the artwork. Please find a way to do otherwise. ...

Beware of pressure points.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I'd like to pass on a warning about pressure points to control pain. Several months ago I purchased a book which gave health hints "they don't want you to know," which included instructions on how to control lower back pain by pressing the area...

No four-letter words for flatus.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... You have crossed the line with your article on "America Gets Over Its Gas Pains" (Sept./Oct. 2006 issue). We all know that flatulence exists and is a part of just about everyone's life. However, it can be discussed without the back-alley slang...

Heading for trouble.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... Some time ago the Post wrote about the dangers of "heading" a ball while playing soccer. It told the need for knowing the correct position on the head that should take the blow. My son, Patrick, was a soccer player on a championship team at...

Keep us laughing.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... You are the best! Never, never, never stop the senior moments. I get lots of chuckles from telling them to my friends. Of course, that is, if they can hear and I can remember the punch-line. She who laughs--lasts! Annie Shoemaker ...

Medicine/no medicine in the Post?(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... Thank you for the Alexander Botts story and the reproduction of gone-by Saturday Evening Post covers. It reminded me of what the Post was like over 65 years ago. Today the publication should be named The Saturday Evening Post Medical...

Arnold Schwarzenegger.(attends Ham Shack at the Fitness Farm )(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Kids in the Ham Shack at the Fitness Farm sat enraptured as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger answered their fitness questions at this year's annual Scholarship Games in Indy. "How many push-ups a day should I do?" "How soon can I start...

He's not retiring.(Post People)(Rev. Robert H. Schuller )(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... He's not retiring. He's stepping up! Early this year, Rev. Robert H. Schuller turned over his pulpit at the Crystal Cathedral to his son, Robert A. Asked on Larry King Live why he was "stepping down," the famous proponent of possibility...

Von Trapp Family.(Captain von Trapp)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... In 1965, the world fell in love with the von Trapp Family, whose story was immortalized in the movie The Sound of Music. Forty years later, the legacy lives on. The great-grandchildren of Captain von Trapp--Sofia (18), Melanie (16), Amanda...

Denise Austin.(Post People)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Popular fitness expert Denise Austin continues her mission to inspire people to make fitness a vital part of daily life. Austin's sensible, realistic, and certainly enthusiastic approach to fitness and diet earned the respect and recognition of...

The wit and wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: his enduring wisdom leads us to a higher appreciation of his genius.
November 1, 2006... Our smith of late most wonderfully swore, That whilst he breathed he would drink no more. But since, I know his meaning, for I think He meant he would not breathe while he did drink. What...

In search of creativity: in an excerpt from The Creating Brain, a leading neuroscientist explores the role of nature and nurture in the evolution of extraordinary creativity.(Excerpt)
November 1, 2006... When I was a kindergartener, I was IQ-tested and declared a "genius." My parents were not supposed to disclose this diagnosis to me, but of course they did. That was the beginning of my life of yin and yang with respect to having a "gift,"...

Inside The Creating Brain.(Book review)
November 1, 2006... The Creating Brain by Nancy C. Andreasen 197 pages, Dana Press, $23.95 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart tells of musical ideas coming to him while riding in a carriage or walking after dinner, whole musical works heard simultaneously in his head,...

Men and their technological toys: guys understand technology better than gals, which is why they buy more of it.(Viewpoint essay)
November 1, 2006... I'm a big fan of technology. Most guys are. This is why all important inventions were invented by guys. For example, millions of years ago, there was no such thing as the wheel. One day, some primitive guys were watching their wives drag a...

Four steps to cardiovascular health.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... * GET SOME SHUT-EYE. Chronic insomnia is a risk factor for hypertension. Aim for at least six hours of sleep a night. New research shows that overall mortality rates are lowest among women who sleep at least six--but not more than seven--hours...

Lowering BP may shrink plaque.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Decreasing blood pressure levels in patients with coronary artery disease may be as important as administering cholesterol-lowering treatment, according to a recent Cleveland Clinic study appearing in the Journal of the American College of...

BP cuffs may harbor germs.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Two studies published this year highlight the potential dangers of contaminated blood pressure cuffs. The research teams found bacteria on the inner and outer sides of cuffs used at hospitals in France and the United Kingdom. The highest rates...

Warning: high-salt food.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for new warning labels on foods high in sodium. But proposed measures to reduce the amount of sodium in processed foods and restaurant meals may have the most impact. "Just one cup of...

Know your risk.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... What is the number-one cancer killer of American women? If you said breast cancer, try again. The sad fact is that more women die of lung cancer than any other cancer, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer and uterine cancers combined. ...

Breathe easy.(Women's Wellness)(Marriott International and Westin Hotels ban smoking in rooms)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Breathe Easy--Hotel chains Marriott international and Westin Hotels are now smoke-free in the United States and Canada. The new policies prohibit smoking in all guest rooms as well as hotel restaurants, bars, and meeting rooms. Those who light...

Women may have issues, too.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Women as well as men may experience sexual health problems. In a recent survey, four out of ten women reported symptoms of female sexual dysfunction (FSD), reports Dr. Jonathan Lazare, a clinical urologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New...

New option for knee replacement.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The FDA recently approved a new implant designed to fit a woman's anatomy. The Gender Solutions High-Flex Knee was developed by surgeons, including Dr. Robert E. Booth, chief of orthopaedic surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital, and Zimmer, a...

Managing menopause.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... To stay healthy and sane during menopause, consider these tips from Yale OB/GYN expert Dr. Mary Jane Minkin: 1) Lose excess weight. No matter what you're eating, being more than 20 percent over your ideal body weight is unhealthy. 2)...

Further testing needed.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(chest pain)
November 1, 2006... Reader: My husband, age 55, recently underwent a stress echo test because of chest pain that spread to his neck and jaws. While blood and stress test results ruled out heart attack and clogged heart vessels, the pictures showed that the fight...

Persistent dizzy spells.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(heart murmurs)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Reader: Your July/August response about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart murmur describes my situation to a "T." I am 60 years old and have had a heart murmur for approximately 20 years. My heart skips two or three beats. About one month...

Calcium blocker might help.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Reader: I have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and was taking half of a 25 mg Atenolol. Since I started on this medication six months ago, my systolic has been in the low 90s, and diastolic in the mid-50s. I have felt weak and sick ever...

Nausea and heart disease.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Reader: I am writing about your comments to a reader needing help for nausea (May/June issue, page 100). My husband had heart surgery in 2003 and a cardiac defibrillator implanted in 2004. In November 2005, he began to have nausea and shortness...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wills & Estates.(THE POST RECOMMENDS: PRIMER ON CHARITABLE GIVING)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wills & Estates by Stephen Maple, 357 pages, Penguin Group, $18.95 So how's your estate these days? Don't laugh. "No matter how small you may think your assets are," according to Stephen Maple, author of the...

Adventures in Darkness.(THE POST RECOMMENDS: PRIMER ON CHARITABLE GIVING)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... Adventures in Darkness by Tom Sullivan, 210 pages, Nelson Books, $24.99 In the spring of 1959, a Coast Guard officer boarded a tiny row boat in busy Boston Harbor and was shocked to find it manned by three young boys, all of them blind....

Journey into the Heart.(THE POST RECOMMENDS: PRIMER ON CHARITABLE GIVING)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... Journey into the Heart by David Monagan, 372 pages, St. Martin's Griffin, $27.50 In February 1929, a 25-year-old internist at a provincial Red Cross Hospital in Germany disobeyed his superiors and changed the course of medical history when...

Tiffany's Table Manners--For Teenagers.(THE POST RECOMMENDS: PRIMER ON CHARITABLE GIVING)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... Tiffany's Table Manners--For Teenagers by Walter Hoving, 94 pages, St. Martin's Griffin, $17.00 Remember the good old days, when gentlemen would always remove their hats upon entering the house, and wouldn't be caught dead wearing...

Birdies for the brave: these "birdies" fly like American eagles, building shelters for our injured troops.
November 1, 2006... August 18, 2004, was a hot summer day. While professional golfer Phil Mickelson was shooting a round of golf as part of the PGA Tour, Army Specialist Russell "Kyle" Burleson was living in a very different world, perched on top of an Army HumVee...

Better than the rest.(Read-Aloud for Children: ANIMAL RHYMES AND REASON)(Poem)
November 1, 2006... Better than the Rest Wolves are howling; tigers are prowling. Lions are roaring; squirrels are storing. Giraffes are reaching; whales are breaching. Hounds are baying; hens are laying. Snakes are hissing; lovebirds are...

Robin.(Read-Aloud for Children: ANIMAL RHYMES AND REASON)(Poem)
November 1, 2006... Robin A robin sings not for joy but because he is a boy. He wants the girls to be his mate, but other boys... he really hates. He'll fight competitors beak and claw; the noisiest battle you ever saw. And...

Moths.(Read-Aloud for Children: ANIMAL RHYMES AND REASON)(Poem)
November 1, 2006... Moths Moths are such dusty critters outside my window patter, pitter. They travel in a dizzy flight to that window every night. I don't think they're very bright. If they were they'd ignore my light. Gosling...

The Little Snake.(Read-Aloud for Children: ANIMAL RHYMES AND REASON)(Poem)
November 1, 2006... The Little Snake A boy and his dad, out for a walk looked for animals while they talked. A bright green snake they found in the grass, a neat creature that's really first class. The snake was a wee thing without any...

Leviathan.(Read-Aloud for Children: ANIMAL RHYMES AND REASON)(Poem)
November 1, 2006... Leviathan The largest animals on earth still live today and glide through vast oceans as they find their way over mountains and valleys in oceans deep, on seasonal migrations they manage to keep. In transparent...

Getting in SHAPE.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Would mass screening of American men over 45 years of age and most women over 55 help prevent 90,000 deaths from heart attack each year? An expert panel is recommending examining the arteries of men ages 45 to 75 and women ages 55 to 75 with no...

Subtle signs of sudden cardiac arrest.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... In findings that challenge the theory that sudden cardiac death occurs at random in apparently healthy patients, German investigators report that sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is often preceded by symptoms that last for more than an hour and...

Keeping athletes in action.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Even though SCA is the leading cause of death in young athletes, until recently guidelines on managing SCA during athletic practices and competitions by health-related organizations have not been directly linked to emergency planning. To...

Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age.(LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD)
November 1, 2006... Pursue Happiness A research group led by psychologist Martin Seligman recently created and tested interventions aimed at boosting happiness. The following three proved particularly effective: 1. Make a Gratitude Visit: write and recite...

Trim the fat: new research shows saturated fat dramatically affects the body's ability to protect itself against heart disease and stroke.
November 1, 2006... Can even one meal high in saturated fat result in damage to the cardiovascular system? The intriguing question was explored in a recent study by Dr. Stephen Nicholls, associate director of the Intravascular Ultrasound Core Laboratory and...

Christmas at Las Cruces: how the holiday vacation of a Catholic priest and two Baptist businessmen brought Christmas mass to a tiny town on Mexico's Baja Peninsula.( C.R. Smith, Charles Jones )
November 1, 2006... The best safety valve any truly high-pressure job is a vacation far, far away. To protect oneself against burnout, the best salve on the market is a complete change of scene and activity. For many years, the way I did this was to spend the...

Post editors' picks ...
November 1, 2006... For the next issue, Post readers are invited to send in entries for the funniest greeting card, funniest print advertisement, and the funniest cartoon. The overall funniest entry will receive a $100 prize, and recognition from Post Humor...

A bright mirror of past glories: the gridiron world of football excitement has inspired America's finest artists from the very beginning of the game. This portfolio of Post covers is a colorful reflection of the courage, pathos, humor, dedication and fun repeated every autumn on thousands of fields, large and small, over the years.
November 1, 2006... Among American activities, football has drawn as many fanatics as any game since the day we first introduced it to these shores. And it shows no sign of slacking up, as stadia throughout the land are filled each autumnal Saturday and Sunday...

Where's the water? Potential shortages ignite concern, creativity, and conservation in ensuring safe water supplies for future generations.
November 1, 2006... It's a familiar drill to people living in drought-plagued parts of the country. Folks who live at an even-numbered address water the lawn on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. Odd-numbered addresses sprinkle on Tuesdays,...

Whatevatever happened to ...? A reminiscence of things past by a humor writer who is not yet ancient--although some may disagree.
November 1, 2006... I sometimes feel I was born in a previous millennium. So many things I grew up with no longer exist. Remember pin boys at bowling alleys, for example? Before automated pinsetters usurped their jobs, they sat on a perch at the end of the...

Family viewing for the holidays.
November 1, 2006... "Some movies, even good ones, should only be seen once," according to film critic Roger Ebert. "Other movies can be viewed an indefinite number of times. Like great music, they improve with familiarity." Movies such as Casablanca, The Wizard of...

Diabetes update: benefits of walnuts: eating walnuts may reduce risk of developing diabetes and help people with type 2 diabetes reduce cardiovascular risk.(Recipe)
November 1, 2006... For people with diabetes, adding a handful of walnuts to the daily diet is a move in the right direction. When combined with a delicious low-fat, Mediterranean-style diet, walnuts may benefit in promoting heart health and decreasing risk of...

Cyclothymia: restoring the balance: with cyclothymia, a milder form of bipolar disorder, life's little ups and downs can loom large.
November 1, 2006... Like most teenagers, Andrew Solomon was often at the mercy of his moods--but in his case, this situation persisted into his 30s. "During my up periods, I'm lucid and articulate," said Solomon, author of the partly autobiographical The...

The gift of freedom prosperity.(OPEN FORUM)(wealth)
November 1, 2006... When I lecture to teenagers and 20-somethings here in the United States, I often ask members of the audience to "raise your hand if you're wealthy." Except for the young woman years ago who announced that her father owned a string of 7-Elevens,...

Herbs for the holidays.(Food Gadgets for Giving)
November 1, 2006... With the AeroGarden, you don't need a green thumb or even any soil to grow your own kitchen herbs. Just pour in water, insert the seed packets, and switch it on. The grower does the rest, producing fresh herbs five times faster than in soil...

Mash away all!(Food Gadgets for Giving)
November 1, 2006... The very latest in masher style and design comes from Art and Cook's new 02 line of kitchen tools. A honeycomb-shaped head and pressurized air handle for absorbing shock makes whipping up those special holiday potato dishes easier on your...

Christmas tea, Oh Christmas tea!(Food Gadgets for Giving)
November 1, 2006... Brewing a healthy tumbler of tea and taking it with you anywhere is now easy. The Tea-Zer tea tumbler from New World Tea steeps loose tea or bags right inside. Remove the basket, screw on the lid, and sip as you go. The tumbler fits easily into...

Apples and memory.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Apple juice has joined the exclusive club of foods that boost memory and possibly fight Alzheimer's. University of Massachusetts Lowell researchers showed apple juice improved the memory and learning performance of aging mice and of young mice...

A penny for your thoughts--beware of high copper plus high fat!(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Copper in the diet generally is thought to improve health and cognitive abilities, but that may not be the case when people also eat a diet high in saturated and trans fats. In a 5 1/2-year study of diet and mental function of older people,...

Grape benefits more than skin deep.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The anthrocyanins in the skin and seeds of red grapes have received the lion's share of credit for cardio-protective effects widely attributed to red wine and grape juice. American and Italian researchers recently found that the insides of the...

Fish is eye food.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Eating three or more portions of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids per week may greatly reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. University of Sydney researchers followed the dietary intakes of 2,258 Australians for five...

Prostate cancer: what men need to know: The Post continues its three-part investigation exploring the effects of antiaging therapies, PSA tests, and biopsy in prostate health.(Interview)
November 1, 2006... Today, more men are considering testosterone replacement therapy to help restore youthful vigor and maintain muscular strength. However, can testosterone therapy increase one's risk for prostate cancer?. And what precautions do experts...

By passing the flu bug: with peak flu season around the corner, now is the time to take action with vaccination.(Interview)
November 1, 2006... It's that time again. Old man winter blows in, carrying with it ample opportunity and fertile ground for viruses to spread. During the holidays, families and friends gather, sharing laughter, good food, and all too often the dreaded flu bug....

How sweet it is! Sweet potatoes are considered nature's healthiest vegetable.(FOOD)(Recipe)
November 1, 2006... No holiday feast would be complete without a heaping dish of steaming sweet potatoes. And few foods are better for you. Nutritionists agree that sweet potatoes surpass all other vegetables in total nutrients and fiber. In addition, even though...

Where in the world?
November 1, 2006... A canyon, some waterfalls, and steps climbing higher, plus a bit of Mr. Wright--but we don't mean the flyer. Answers are on page 110. 1. Extremely hot water, emerging from a number of springs and carrying a high concentration of...

Can you name this picture?
November 1, 2006... ... contest: The Saturday Evening Post will award $100 to the author of the winning limerick for this picture. Your limerick must contain exactly five lines. Send your entry on a postcard. Entries will not be returned. Enter as many times...

Where do you think you are?(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... East, West, North, or South, each of the areas above appears on the map of a single state or province. Can you identify these locations? If you find the game too easy (but you won't), try to guess this issue's theme. Where do you think you...

The perfect squelch.(fatherhood)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... At first Jim's friends smiled at the way the gruff he-man suddenly became a doting father after the birth of his first boy. They listened to his stories patiently, time and again, with the indulgent air that kindly men usually wear toward new...

You be the judge.(Flordini)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... After working at it for years, Flordini, the magician, managed to create a perfect illusion of sawing a person in half. Even his professional colleagues were baffled by his feat. It soon made him famous and, by keeping it a closely guarded...

The blepharitis battle.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, As for blepharitis (granulated eyelids), years ago I found out from a health store owner that vitamin A capsules affect the mucous membranes, one of which is the eyelid. So, I took vitamin A--not over 5,000 IU daily...

Avoiding gout.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Could you please explain to me what causes gout? Is there any medication to ease the pain? Is there any way to avoid getting it? Thank you for any information you can give me. Eula Puglisi Stewart Manor, New...

Omega-3 to ease depression.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, How many grams of omega-3 fatty acids should be taken daily to help ease depression? Jan Carlson Detroit, Michigan Your question requires you to read the rather extensive explanation in our May/June 2005...

Antidepressants may trigger mania.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, We read that some antidepressants, such as Lexapro, could trigger manic episodes in people with manic depression or in cyclothymic patients. Can you tell us about this? Are other SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake...

Lithium gold standard.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, My granddaughter is taking lithium for a bipolar diagnosis. The psychiatrist whom she was consulting told her that he hoped she would be a good lithium responder. I read a book by Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison in which she...

Vitamin D gives her new lease on life.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Thank you for your in-depth articles concerning various health issues. I would like to tell you about a health issue I suffered from for eight years and the simple remedy I used. Each winter since 1997 1 had suffered...

Seeking solutions for asthma.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Could asthma be a viral disease? I am 68 years old and an asthmatic. But for one whole year after an acyclovir treatment for a case of shingles, my asthma was gone. I had no symptoms and took no medication until my...

Laser surgery treats eye floater.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Margaret Johnson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, wrote to you about having vitreous floaters in the July/ August 2006 issue of The Saturday Evening Post. The answer given by Dr. Shailaja Valluri was for this lady to learn to...

Pure vitamin C.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I can no longer find Crystal C. The available product has fructose, etc., in it. Can you tell me where I can get it or send for it? I love the Post. It is the greatest! Please continue your good work. Anne LaRosa...

Tips for clean teeth.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, My sister tells me that she brushes her teeth from side to side. I told her that my dentist suggests brushing them "as they grow"--up and down. What is the best way? Marilyn Stevenson Madison, Wisconsin ...