One of the most inviting, relaxing, and beautiful places on earth is the ocean. The soft, warm, luxurious sand, the gentle, soothing waves, and the spectacular bluegreen waters that reflect the colors of the sky, draw us near. As we relax in the warm, tropical water, we can’t help but wonder why anyone would have […]
July/August 2010 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 4 By Frank Hubbell, DO Illustrations by T.B.R. Walsh Mites Chiggers and Scabies:
July/August 2010 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 4 Seasickness or Mal de Mer Seasickness, historically known as mal de mer, is a form of motion sickness caused by the pitching and heaving motions of a boat on the high seas. In Isaac Asimov’s 1963 book, The Human Body, he relates a marvelous anecdote that describes […]
July/August 2010 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 23 Number 4 By Frank Hubbell, DO Sunburns and Sun Blocks: There are many variations on skin color ranging from albino to ebony. The color of the skin is simply determined by the quantity of a pigment, melanin, in the skin. The more melanin that is produced, the darker the skin. […]
