Dr. Carol Show
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What YOU Should Do About Obamacare
Obamacare is the law of the land. I make no secret that I don’t like Obamacare. But without making a judgment on the benefits or lack thereof of Obamacare, here are a few things you need to know and do now. Continue reading
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It’s Hard to Grow Old
Growing older has its benefits, and its drawbacks. Life can exact a difficult toll on one’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. But growing older can also provide some wonderful benefits. You get to enjoy the wisdom that comes from experience. And for some of us, we get to know the incredible joy of grandchildren. For many, growing older also brings certain regrets. If you are feeling the effects of a long or hard life, remember that God has a way of bringing both meaning and healing...
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5 Things You Don’t Want To Regret
It’s not the years in your life that count: it’s the life in your years that’s important. Continue reading
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Why Patients Care About My Faith
In just the last couple weeks I have been almost surprised at how many patients of mine have asked to talk about matters of faith. As a doctor I am privileged to touch people’s lives at very vulnerable times, and it’s at those times where faith makes a significant difference. Here are a few vignettes: Continue reading
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Growing Up Without Regrets
Growing up has never been easy. But in today’s culture young people have more challenges to face than ever before, especially in the area of sexuality. The basic issues may be no different, but the speed of life and the multiple pressures teens face make the risks even greater. A few sobering statistics: Continue reading
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Interruptions ARE Your Job
Look for the interruptions: they are your job security! If you work with people in any capacity, expect to be interrupted. The only people who are not interrupted are hermits and prison inmates. You and I should be thankful for interruptions. But think of these situations where interruptions are the whole reason your “job” exists: Continue reading
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3 Reasons for Marriage
Being happy has very little to do with the reason God created marriage. Marriage can be very unhappy, and still fulfill its reason for being. “What? Marriage isn’t supposed to make me happy?” No. Not really. Shocking thought, I know! Continue reading
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Preparing for Marriage Success
Ask a thirty-something single person, and you may well hear moans and groans about the lack of any suitable marriage partners anywhere on the horizon. But then ask the person who has experienced domestic violence, a heart-breaking divorce, or a chronically unhappy marriage full of conflict. They will tell you you’re much better off alone. Before Al and I got married I heard two wise pieces of advice that can make a difference for anyone who is getting married: Continue reading
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Help Him Feel Like a Man
Any guy will tell you that his ability to perform – on the job, at the gym, or in the bedroom – matters a great deal to him. He has a built-in need to be successful, to prove that he has what it takes. Little boys naturally test their strength against each other, and it doesn’t stop when they grow up. In fact, inside every grown man is a little boy hungry for adventure, for affirmation, for someone to believe in him. Continue reading
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Help Her Feel Like a Woman
Do you wish your lady was more like the one you only dream about? Here are some magical keys that will transform your woman into that amazing creature who will hold your heart captive. And it all starts with understanding Continue reading
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You Know Your True Priorities When …
With all the talk about priorities, how do you know what yours truly are? It’s good to decide what you want your priorities to be. But the only way you know your true priorities is when they are tested. My priorities have been tested this week. My husband became ill while I was out of town, and was hospitalized. Continue reading
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How I Got My Husband to Change
I got my husband to change. When we first met Al was a smoker, and had been for 45 years. He was seriously overweight, and had been much of his life. He ate – and loved – the typical unhea lthy American diet. Today things are completely different. He hasn’t smoked since we got married: that was a huge accomplishment, and made a big difference in his health right away. How did I get him to change? Continue reading
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5 Things to be Angry About
It’s good to be angry! If you are not angry at intolerable evil, you will never have the motivation to do something about it. It’s good to be angry! If you are not angry at intolerable evil, you will never have the motivation to do something about it. Here are some things I hope each of us is angry about: Continue reading
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Show Highlights Week 15: Our Sick Healthcare System
Some aspects of our healthcare system are the best in the world. And some aspects of our healthcare system are sick! Obamacare has promised to make medical care available to millions more Americans. But the result of the way this is being done will be healthcare that is more centralized, less flexible, and may very well NOT meet your individual needs. And it comes at both a personal and financial cost that we CANNOT afford. These are some of the issues we address on the most recent Dr Carol...
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Show Highlights Week 14: Divorce – Before and After
First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes ..... divorce? Few things tear a person apart more than divorce. When a marriage ends, what are the primary reasons? What is the worst part of divorce? What helps you get through it? These are some of the questions we address on the most recent Dr Carol Show. Continue reading
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Show Highlights Week 13: An Easter Special
I hope this last weekend was filled with The real meaning of Easter has nothing to do with bunny rabbits or flowers or colored eggs. It has to do with new life. That's why we may better call it Resurrection Weekend!celebration for you. The most recent Dr Carol Show is an Easter Special, and the archive is available here. Continue reading
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Show Highlights Week 12: A Weighty Problem
You've heard that our society is becoming more overweight, and that being overweight increases your risk for various illnessess. We talk about losing weight on the most recent Dr Carol Show. Continue reading
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Show Highlights Week 11: Blended and Extended Families
You get married, and think everyone should be as happy as you are! But in real life, blended and extended family issues can make things very difficult. Changing loyalties, different expectations, and family dysfunction can create heartache that goes on forever. We talk about the challenges of blended and extended family on the most recent Dr Carol Show. Continue reading
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Show Highlights Week 9: Recovery From Trauma
Our world is full of trauma. Child abuse. Domestic violence. Bullying. Disaster. Marriage trouble. Significant illness. We talk about recovery from trauma on the most recent Dr Carol Show. The archive is available here. Continue reading
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Show Highlights Week 8: A Lifestyle Change
Losing weight, quitting smoking, changing your diet: its HARD. But sometimes its truly a life-and-death matter and you know you have to do it. Our lifestyles are killing us! The top four killers are still heart disease, cancer, stroke, and Continue reading
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Show Highlights Week 7: Preparing for Parenthood
If you're a parent, you know both the joys and the challenges that go along with parenthood. Parenting is perhaps the most important job in the world! The challenges and joys of parenthood is the topic of our latest Dr Carol Show: the archived program is available here. During the program we mentioned several organizations/resources offering help to parents. Continue reading
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Show Highlights Week 6: Obamacare, Healthcare, and Taxes
You're sick, and you need to see a doctor. Will there be one to treat you? You start talking about questions such as those, and people get rather worked up! Our special guest for part of the program is Dr Michael Burgess, US Congressman 26th District TX, and OB-Gyn physician. His insight on healthcare costs and policy gives some helpful and sobering perspective. We included many of your comments during the program. Continue reading
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