Posts by Mark Sunshine
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Is A Risk Factor That Can Hurt Unborn Babies
Active Ingredient in Tylenol is…. The active ingredient in Tylenol (known as either acetaminophen or paracetamol) is widely used by pregnant women to alleviate pain and fever. However, new research is pointing to a correlation between Tylenol and altered fetal development that increases the risk of certain developmental problems. And, as you may have guessed,…
Read MoreCommon Drugs Can Make High Blood Pressure Worse
Like many people my age, I have high blood pressure and take drugs to control this condition. I also am a regular user of many common brands of over-the-counter pain medication. However, I didn’t know that many common over-the-counter pain medications worsened my blood pressure problems. This is a sensitive topic for me. My father…
Read MoreWe Can Help You Make A Positive Difference
2021 was a challenging year for many people and we hope and pray that 2022 will be easier. Pay It Forward With Body Donation To Science Over the last few months, Sunshine Cremation Services has expanded its affiliation with several medical schools and research companies to facilitate body donation to science. By donating a…
Read MoreCompare Sunshine Cremation with “Dignity Memorial” Prices
I loved the Syms television advertisements from the 1980s and believe it is just as true today as when Sy Sims was a household name. “An educated consumer is our best customer.” Sy Sims Cremation Pricing So, I want to make you a little more educated about the pricing of cremations and funeral services. A page from…
Read More20% of Unexplained Sudden Cardiac Deaths May Be From Bad Genes
It appears that approximately 20% of unexplained sudden cardiac deaths have a straightforward explanation – bad genes. You can read more about the findings of a University of Maryland Medical School researcher by clicking here and here. But, how do you find out if you have bad genes before becoming a statistic? This Topic Is Very…
Read MoreDo you know why February 24th or October 5th are important dates in history?
I Bet You Don’t Know Without reading this article, I bet you don’t know why I am asking what happened on February 24, 1955, or October 5, 2011. I will tell you, but in the meantime, I want to talk about the Book of Ecclesiastes. If you need a quick and superficial “pick me up,”…
Read MoreDrinking Water Doesn’t Help With A Hangover
I Have Some Devastating News… According to Patrick Schmitt (a molecular biologist), drinking water doesn’t help with a hangover!!! “It’s a misconception that drinking water helps you avoid a hangover,” said Schmitt. The commonly held belief that a hangover will be cured by drinking a lot of water is based upon a 1950s study that…
Read MoreWhat Are Death Certificates and Why Do You Need Them?
What Are Death Certificates and Why Do You Need Them? I know that this isn’t the most fun topic I have ever emailed you about, but it is still important. Death certificates are some of the least understood legal documents in America. How Did Death Certificates Come to Be? Believe it or not, death certificates…
Read MoreIt’s True!!! I Know How To Reduce Your 10-Year Risk Of Dying By 50% to 70%
There is a simple formula to reduce your 10-year risk of dying by 50% to 70%. How To Reduce Your Risk? Just walk a lot. That’s it. Just walk a lot. According to a study conducted and supported by a group of premier research institutions In this cohort study of 2110 adults, participants taking at…
Read MoreWhat Makes A Meaningful Yom Kippur?
I’ve been a Jew for a long time (a really long time). Every year that I can remember, I have been asked what is a meaningful Yom Kippur fast? Even when I was a child, my Rabbi (and next-door neighbor) used to ask me this question, as if I knew the answer. Years later, I became…
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