by design | Sep 2, 2014 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Recently, a patient came to me seeking a miracle; and I didn’t have one. Desperate people often search for a magic medicine or a cure. I now know what this feels like, and hopefully it will allow me to a more empathetic person and a better...
by design | Aug 25, 2014 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson The tiny spot on the top of my head looked no different than the other brown aging spots from sun damage. In fact, experts maintain that 90% of the appearance of aged skin is due to the sun and called photo-aging. If you don’t believe me go into...
by design | Aug 18, 2014 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Most of the time I write because it gives me joy. I do have other hobbies, but writing helps me clarify my thoughts and feelings. I’ve often encouraged patients to organize their feelings and scattered thoughts by writing them down. Some people...
by design | Aug 11, 2014 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson It’s been described as the Delhi Belly, the Green Apple Quick Step, Montezuma’s Revenge and other guttural, though no less descriptive, terms. We’ve all had it and suffered through it. It’s a dreaded condition on cruise ships and may cause you to...
by design | Aug 4, 2014 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Americans have trouble understanding the generational hatred that exists in the Middle East. It is obvious that our leaders are confounded by this enmity as well. John Kerry asked the “terrorist organization” Hamas “to be reasonable,” while Nancy...
by design | Jul 28, 2014 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson We tend to take the natural processes of life for granted. I don’t think about breathing or even sleeping very often because they are under the control of subconscious areas of my brain. Actually, patients not infrequently consult me about...
