Teasing out the insulin effect. On the face of it, the study seems to come out of left field A group of researchers claimed that marijuana smokers showed 16 per cent lower fasting insulin levels than non-smokers. The study, called The Impact of Marijuana Use on Glucose, Insulin, ... Read more

At the outset, let me get past the nobility of altruism and acknowledge that I write the Daily Messages to feel good about myself and feel that I am accomplishing something. The fact that you choose to read them is a further affirmation of my writing them, but I write them for me... Read more

"Man is born free, but one of the first things he learns is to do as he is told, and he spends the rest of his life doing that." Eric BerneThroughout my career I have spent many hours teaching teenagers and adults. Frequently, I have found myself asking questions and getting tota... Read more

Pharmaceuticals and sexual performance. Originally posted 9510 The search for aphrodisiacs is an ancient, if not always venerable, human pursuit. Named for Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, aphrodisiacs are compounds that have the reputation, real or imagined, of increasing s... Read more

There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread. Mother TeresaEvery minute of my day is filled with the blessings, support and love of others. I am indeed a most fortunate person. The question for me is never the blessings and gifts I receive from othe... Read more

"To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it." ConfuciusThere is only one perfect being in this universe and it is not me. It may be you, but I know it is not me. I know that I am going to commit wrongs and be wronged. I know that wholly and conclusively... Read more