What is anaplasmosis? Why you need to know about this tick-borne illness!
What is anaplasmosis? How is anaplasmosis diagnosed? What are the symptoms of anaplasmosis? How is anaplasmosis treated?
Knowing your exposure to chemical toxins could save your life
Chemical toxins and hazardous chemicals are all around us, in our clothing, food, water, and as ingredients in all the products we use. I have always been aware of occupational exposure. In the lab, we used a Material Safety Data Sheet to access chemical safety information on a toxic substance in the work area that…
Reflecting to set goals for 2022
I almost never make New Year’s resolutions. They seem like a cliché, like something that is mentioned once but loses its significance or focus shortly thereafter. This year, I thought I’d look back on the year and use those memories to help me set goals for the next year. Maybe this process will help you…
Preventing tick bites-effective ways to repel ticks
Ticks were rare in Vermont, where I live, until a couple of decades ago. By rare, I mean that we only had dog ticks to worry about. Even the loggers, farmers, and hunters didn’t worry. Now, it’s almost always tick season—except in the dead of winter—with peaks in late spring/early summer and fall. The primary…