By Dr. Gerard Muraida The Greek physician and philosopher Galen first described the shaking palsy, later known as Parkinson’s disease, in 175 AD. However, it was not until 1817, in London, that James Parkinson published a formal essay about this condition and titled...
By Dr. Gerard Muraida Caffeine is considered the most widely consumed psychoactive drug in the world. It belongs to a chemical class of stimulants called methylxanthines, which exert stimulatory effects on the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, and...
By Dr. Gerard Muraida The Covid 19 pandemic has taken its toll on everything from the supply chain to grocery store shelves. Recently, it’s been wreaking havoc on the national blood supply, as our health care system struggles to keep up with daily illnesses compounded...
By Dr. Gerard Muraida In 1984 Glenn Frey, a former member of The Eagles released the song entitled The Heat is On. I doubt he had any notion of global warming or the record- breaking heat wave that would befall our country in the summer of 2021. New Mexico heat can...
By Dr. Gerard Muraida Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen in 1971 released the rock and roll song Hot –rod Lincoln. It speaks of racing and how a father deals with his offspring’s reckless driving. It is a fast paced song that almost puts you in the passenger...
By Dr. Gerard Muraida Your grandmother may have been correct in offering chiles to a sick family member or friend. The remedios of the past have scientific basis for their health claims. Many medical and nutritional journals report various benefits of consuming chile,...
By Dr. Gerard Muraida “Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, o'er the fields we go, laughing all the way” is widely recognized as part of the lyrics to the beloved 164-year-old holiday song “Jingle Bells”. It was written by James Pierpont in 1857 in...
By Dr. Gerard Muraida Every year we pledge to ourselves that the new year will bring a change for the better. Let’s begin 2022 with positive thinking and practicing kindness not only to others but also to ourselves. This may begin by refraining from setting...
