National Doctor’s Day – Friday March 30th. Thank Your Doctor…..

Friday, March 30th, is National Doctor’s Day. Please take a few minutes to say “thank you” to her or him for helping keep you healthy or just keeping you here….

A simple thank you by phone, email, text, card, whatever you feel comfortable with I am sure will be appreciated.

Thank You to all the physicians, in West Michigan, who have helped my family, friends, and colleagues over this past year. I especially appreciate the docs who have spent their time to share their important story with MD News over these past few years.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day – Hope You Enjoy the Day!

Especially if you are in Michigan – geez 70 + on March 17th!

Many fun events in the area, so enjoy, be safe and thanks for sharing a moment with us here on our site.

Caffeine Gives a Small Boost to Painkillers’ Effectiveness

courtesy of Health Behavior News Service, part of the Center for Advancing Health

By Christen Brownlee, Contributing Writer

KEY POINTS
  • More people report good and lasting pain relief when given a painkiller with caffeine than those given a painkiller without it.
  • The mechanism by which caffeine boosts painkillers effectiveness is unknown.

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Don’t Use Email When You’re Angry

I found this note sent to me from Manta. I thought it good advice and worth sharing.

While most of the time email does not convey your emotions, particularly humor, it somehow seems to transmit anger–even when you don’t intend it to come through. So, take a deep breath and wait until the anger subsides before responding to any business situation.

Michigan Elder Law & VA Accredited Attorney, Christopher J. Berry Donated His Time and Legal Services on Veterans Day, November 11, 2011 – It Is A Good Thing You Do

Michigan elder law & VA accredited attorney, Christopher J. Berry, Esq. donated his time and legal services to veterans that needed assistance with their estate planning, elder law, or veterans benefits needs on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

This is still great because of people who care about one another and the freedoms we have.