What is a living will and why should it be important to you? Do you want to be in control of what is done to you if you go into the hospital unconscious? Merriam-Webster (1) defines living will as “ :

Not all birth defects are currently preventable. Some are preventable but require “moms to be” to understand what causes these birth defects and take the necessary steps to prevent them. Some women were

The unforgettable Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Implant (Nexplanon), and 2 IUDs (progesterone and copper) are currently the world’s best form of birth control. No single form of birth is

  · Almost 7500 sexually active women in St. Louis could have their choice of free contraception for up to 3 years (1)  · They only had to not want to get pregnant for at least one year and be

 · Always call 911 first (tell them someone may be having a heart attack or a stroke)  · Put 2 full strength aspirin under the person’s tongue (acts as a blood thinner and prevents the clot causing

  The three leading causes of infant mortality (congenital malformations, disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, and sudden infant death syndrome [SIDS]) accounted for approximately

In 1984 Taiwan began the first universal vaccine of hepatitis B in newborns. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver. Chronic infections often lead to the development of liver cancer. In

When I was in first grade my parents took us to visit their friends and my brother, sister, and I played with their children. While we were there the mother’s doctor gave her a pain shot. We knew she was

Do You Want to Prevent Chickenpox and Painful Shingles? Almost every child got the chickenpox before we had a vaccine. Many patients would tell me their mother told them all their brothers and sisters

How to live a longer and healthier life with no medication (The Nurses’ Health Study) We have great news for the people that prefer not to take medicine. The Nurses’ Health Study(1) started following over

Understanding Evidence Based Medicine Evidence-based medicine allows doctors and scientists to help understand complicated research and offer patients the best solution to solve their problems, help maintain

Most parents wish and pray for a healthy baby. We can not prevent all birth defects but we know how to prevent some. My first story is how to prevent neural tube defects (NTD). When the baby is first forming

Are you willing to listen to my stories about how I have been able to help thousands of people live longer and healthier lives both with and without medicine? I am Board Certified in both OB/GYN and Preventive