Posts by Lady Docs Corner Cafe
Dr. Rachel Schreiber welcomes spring by talking to Kojo Nnamdi on NPR
Our own Dr. Rachel Schreiber, former President of the Greater Washington Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society, was interviewed at length on the Kojo Nnamdi show on NPR. I was so proud…
Read MoreMarch For Our Lives, Listen to the Children Cry!
In 2006, Elizabeth Edwards, ex-wife of former North Carolina Senator John Edwards poignantly told stories about her grief over her oldest son who had died in a car accident at…
Read MoreA Quest for Longevity by the “Experts”
Three years ago, on Father’s Day, I wrote a blog about my father and how strong he was at 92 years old. Last weekend, we celebrated his 95th birthday. I…
Read MoreMarch is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Have You Had Your Screening?
This year, as we are in the middle of colon cancer awareness month, I have been thinking about two people who would have benefited from screening. One is my 54…
Read MoreSecondhand Smoke – The Times They Are a’Changing
It seems almost comical now, looking back to measures that were taken to reduce SHS exposure – non-smoking sections in airplanes. You can smoke in row 11 when the non-smoking…
Read MoreHealth News: Limitation of Over the Counter Antidiarrheal Medication; Depression Prevalence in American Adults; Brain Concussion Blood Test Approved by FDA
*Limitation of OTC Antidiarrheal Medication Doses by FDA* The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it will work with manufacturers to limit the number of doses in packages…
Read MoreChicken Curry From Our Vietnamese New Year Celebration
Welcome to the year of the Horse. I hope you will enjoy this dish and the Vietnamese chicken soup. They will give you a glimpse into my family’s gathering and…
Read MoreVietnamese Chicken Soup
Here’s another recipe that we used to celebrate the year of the Horse with my family. Trying to re-create Ma’s recipe helps my family continue our traditions. I hope you…
Read MoreAncho Chicken With Warm Corn, Zucchini and Tomato Salad
Adapted from the Washington Post – Ellie Krieger’s Nourish column on Sept 10, 2014 I love spending time in the kitchen with my kids – yes, both cooking AND eating.! This week,…
Read MoreDelightful Food Experiences in Vietnam
When we were in Vietnam, we spent a few days in HoiAn, a town known for its silk and for its tailors who can create a dress or suit to…
Read More