Skin disease in perspective
Dermatology is the study of the skin and its associatedstructures, including the hair and nails, and of theirdiseases. It is an immense subject, embracing some2000 conditions, yet, paradoxically, some 70% of thedermatology work in the UK is caused by only ninetypes of skin disorder. Similarly, in the USA,nearly half of all visits to dermatologists are for one ofthree diagnoses: acne, warts and skin tumours. Thingsare very different in developing countries where overcrowdingand poor sanitation play a major part. There,skin disorders are even more common, particularlyin the young, …

Fear, Love, and Frogs
There are really only two emotions in the universe, fear and love. You’re either loving or you’re fearing, regardless of what you do. Fear leads to a very unsatisfactory experience in life, and love leads to joy, happiness and fulfillment. And, the doorway to this love is gratitude.
Isn’t it interesting that the simplest formula for happiness in life, “Look at the bright side,” is so very difficult to do? Actually, that’s why I can make a profitable living as a marriage counselor. People get so wrapped up …