Tales from Pardee Hospital, part 2—A flattering bedside manner
First, I just returned from my follow-up visit with a PA in my primary care physician’s office. Everything looks good, but they did draw another tube of blood for the one-week-after comparison.
A male nurse named Israel did the stick. He and I had met twice before since my
Allow me to continue to recount some of my experiences from my recent “vacation” at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville this past week. Some of these tales are intended to be lighthearted; some more serious. Of course, all are necessary for you to know if you want to get to heaven…
It is a delight to report that I had a great night’s sleep in my own bed last night. After returning from my three days in the hospital yesterday late afternoon, I thought I was tired and would get to sleep about 9:30 p.m. since I had
James’ Health Update-Wednesday, July 16, 2025—I’m Home!
I just got home from the hospital an hour ago. The ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) (Here is another link, this one to Johns Hopkins, which also explains the operation.) surgery/procedure was completed yesterday mid-afternoon. I was under general anesthesia, woke up feeling great, and have been feeling great ever
I have been ill since this last Monday, July 7th, with some kind of digestive food issue. I haven’t experienced vomiting or diarrhea, just persistent pain in my digestive tract. I’ve been eating minimally or fasting since last Monday, with what I thought was slow improvement throughout the
Concerning Foods Ancient and Modern—Barley in the Bible, part 7
Editor’s Note: This is an edited and revised version of a series of lectures which I presented in 1991. When I quote other works, it should be noted that any remarks enclosed in brackets like this [ ] are mine. Also, all emphases, unless otherwise noted, are mine.
Previously in this
HHS Sec. Robert Kennedy, Jr. acting with welcome boldness
We were no fan of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. due to his residual liberalism on many issues. Nonetheless, the astute Donald J. Trump has perceived the perfect role for Kennedy to help restore righteousness in America, by helping make America healthy again in his role as Secretary of Health and
A remarkable food for life: Barley in the Bible, part 1
Author’s Note: Today we are commencing a blog series which will appear intermittently. The material is based partly on a series of seven lectures which I presented in 1991. All emphasis (whether boldface, underlined, or italics) is by this author unless otherwise noted. I pray that the teaching will
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2
This arrived in the past week from one of our correspondents in Oklahoma. I will call her Amber to protect her privacy. Her note was handwritten so
