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Dr. Ed Dodge’s reflections about aging.

A Final Reflection

Ed Dodge, MD

The time has come for me to discontinue my column. I am in stage 4 of Parkinson’s Disease. Before closing my column, I wish to thank you, my subscribers. I want to express a special thanks to Cheryl Harrison, my friend and editor. Thanks also to my wife, Carol, who is doing a…

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September 10, 2022 September 8, 2022Reflections from My Twilight Years

The Sprout Book

Sprouts are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. They are easy to grow and harvest in your home, and when you grow your own sprouts, they are not expensive. The Sprout Book by Doug Evans makes it easy to get started. Evans, sometimes known as the Sprout…

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August 20, 2022 August 16, 2022Reflections from My Twilight Years

Covid Pandemic Revisited

The Covid pandemic has caused an enormous amount of worldwide havoc and harm. We still don’t know all that we need to know about it. However, two and a half years with covid has given us much more information. We have learned that the virus can infect anyone. Some people…

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July 16, 2022 July 14, 2022Reflections from My Twilight Years

Thomas Sowell – A Brilliant Maverick

I first learned of Thomas Sowell in the March 2022 issue of Imprimis, a publication of Hillsdale College. His biography, Maverick, was published in 2021. Harvard University’s Steven Pinker called him one of the most brilliant thinkers in the world, adding: “His gripping and improbable life story can only magnify…

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June 10, 2022 June 8, 2022Reflections from My Twilight Years

Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease has been among our most dreaded diseases for many years because it’s so common as people get older and because there has been no effective treatment for it. No medication has yet been found that can prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai are directors of the Brain…

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May 14, 2022 May 11, 2022Reflections from My Twilight Years

Covid-19: The Story Behind the Story

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a damaging impact around the world. It has changed all of our lives in many ways, ranging from subtle to tragic. Many factors are involved, including some behind the scenes. I don’t pretend to understand all these factors, but I’m writing to share what I…

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April 30, 2022 April 22, 2022Reflections from My Twilight Years

Tim’s Story: A Spiritual Perspective of Health

Tim’s Story: A Spiritual Perspective of Health is part memoir, part health manual, and part spiritual commentary in one easy-to-read book. I was Tim, and Tim’s Story is my story. A newly revised and updated edition of Tim’s Story, recently published by Stratton Press, is now available on Amazon. In…

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March 19, 2022 March 16, 2022Books by Ed Dodge, Reflections from My Twilight Years

The Wonders of Whole Plant-based Foods

The cells of plants are one of the wonders of our universe. The work they do through their intricate design and connections is crucial for all of us. Each cell has millions of chemical actions going on simultaneously. Chloroplasts are tiny organelles in the cell membranes of green leaves. The…

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February 26, 2022 February 17, 2022Reflections from My Twilight Years

Regeneration & Hope

Regeneration, a book by Paul Hawken, is about hope for our future. Hawken is known world-wide for his expertise in environmental issues. In contrast to many “gloom and doom” forecasters, Hawken (right) says we can be on course to a healthier planetary future within one generation. Our current economic system…

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January 29, 2022 January 27, 2022Reflections from My Twilight Years

The Christmas Story

The Christmas story is loved by millions of people. It’s a wonderful story, but there is mystery in it, too. Was Jesus really born on Christmas day? No. We don’t know what day he was born. Matthew and Luke both tell the story, but neither one tells us what day…

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December 25, 2021 December 17, 2021Reflections from My Twilight Years
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