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A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the preeminent leader of the Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

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ADHD: To Medicate or Not – That is the Question?

By Dwight A. Owens, M.D.
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April 21, 2016
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| DSM-V, Education, medication management, Medicine, Mental Health, Top Featured, Treatments

ADHD Fact or Fiction: Are you are your child in trouble at school and or work? You might be a good candidate for and ADD/ADHD evaluation!

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Fake ADHD Drug!

By Dwight A. Owens, M.D.
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May 30, 2012
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| Announcements, Discussion, Divorce, Education, Enough Said!, Family, Female Depression, Gay, law, Love and Happiness, Male Depression, Marriage, medication management, Medicine, Mental Health, Newsworthy, Parenting, Politics, Question of Day, Relationships, School, Suicide, Top Featured, Treatments, What's Hot

THIS IS AN EPIDEMIC! The Food & Drug Administration, FDA, has warned the public that imitation Adderall pills are being sold online to naive customers.  Adderall, widely used ADHD drug, is being counterfeited!  The FDA did a lab test on the counterfeit drug, purchased online, and said that the pill contained the pain killers tramadol […]

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AskDrO suggest a few Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Children with ADHD

By Dwight A. Owens, M.D.
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December 14, 2010
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| Discussion, DSM-IV Notes, Family, Female Depression, Male Depression, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Treatments, What's Hot

Many of you have asked me to do a post on non-medicine interventions for your children.  Please be advised that, from a physician’s perspective, a stimulant (Ritalin, Adderall or Focalin) is still absolutely essential for academic success of your child.  However, I would like to suggest a couple of other ideas that may be helpful for […]

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