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    The Ginger Gene: Testing proves redheads need more anesthesia

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | June 15, 2015

      It was just a typical visit to the dentist. An old filling had cracked and needed to be replaced. No biggie, right? Well, five shots of Novocain later, I’m thinking it’s kind of a biggie. Not the actual repair, but rather the fact that apparently my body thinks its immune to Novocain, a wonder drug that allows modern man... READ MORE >

    Matters of Men’s Health!

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | June 08, 2015

    “Man is his own worst enemy.” So says Marcus Tullius Cicero, 1st Century BC Roman  philosopher, statesman and writer. Maybe the Romans in Cicero’s time were as  hesitant to see their doctors as contemporary men are today! Although men are  getting better, women are still 33 percent more likely to visit a physician for a health-  related issue. That’s according... READ MORE >

    You, Your Loved Ones and Liver Cancer

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | June 01, 2015

      Not long ago, someone close to me lost a heroic battle with liver cancer. This makes me want to share some wisdom I garnered from his fight. First of all, maintain a positive attitude. I’m convinced my uncle’s optimistic outlook kept him healthier longer and gave him more strength to deal with the treatment and its side effects. Strength... READ MORE >

    Beware of Hernias

    iFoundMyDoctor.com | March 14, 2012

    More than 600,000 hernia repair surgeries are performed in the United States annually, and everyone is at risk. Adults and children alike can develop hernias as a result of heavy lifting, straining, coughing, or any unusual stress that causes a sudden increase of intra-abdominal pressure. Some hernias are congenital, or present at birth, whereas others develop as a result of... READ MORE >