Dr. Bob: My kindergartner has recurrent sore throats. I go to the doctor frequently for these and only one time was it a strep throat. When should I consider having his tonsils removed? His older sister also has frequent sore throats, but she seemed to grow out of it. Answer: Sore throat is the common…
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Caste – A purposeful system of exclusion (Part I)
Acknowledging Ms. Wilkerson’s challenge that the systemic racism in America is more than color-based and purposely places certain groups of people over others, eventually subjugating the others to a lower caste, is a crucial first step.
Rashes in a child – May 3, 2024
Dr. Bob: I am very worried about periodic rashes in my 2-year-old daughter. They seem to be very itchy and tend to get very irritated. The skin seems to be thicker in certain areas. Should I be worried? What could be causing the rash? Answer: Let me preface my remarks by saying that I would…
AGE-ing or SAGE-ing?
All too often we treat our senior citizens as our elderly, not our elders. Despite the loss of some physical and mental capabilities, our elders should come to terms with their declining physical capabilities and accept expanded mental potential, spiritual renewal, and greater social usefulness.
Teen curfews – April 26, 2024
Dr. Bob: I don’t know when to set a curfew for my teenager. I remember that my parents set a curfew that I thought was too early. What do you think is a reasonable time? Does it change with age? What if his friends have a different curfew? Answer: The whole concept of curfew is…
Tears – Cleansing Properties
Tears are so important in our lives. While we might try to stifle them at times (to keep our emotions in check and/or to avoid embarrassment), I would argue that it is healthy and therapeutic to let the tear duct gland overproduce and to overflow the tear duct with overt tears noted around the eyes or on the face.