AUDIOBOOKS BY Lawrence W. Gold, M.D.

Many people prefer audiobooks. I just began to produce audiobooks of my novels through ACX a subsidiary of Amazon. Have contracted for four books so far, but I hope to have them all available soon. The first one should be available in May. Will post the sites as they become available. They can be purchased via Amazon, Audible, or through iTunes. Larry

BEER: TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?

The photo itself makes me hungry. A new benefit from an old friend. BEER MARINADE

MEDICAL CONDITIONS WE DON'T DISCUSS IN POLITE COMPANY

I found this on the AARP site and was ready to dismiss it because I don't consider any health matter to be a source of embarrassment. THEN AGAIN, I'm not writing this blog for me. It does contain some worthwhile recommendations. EMBARRASING? S

No Cure for Murder audiobook

I JUST CONTRACTED WITH A COMPANY ACX TO PRODUCE A RECORDED VERSION OF THIS BRIER HOSPITAL NOVEL. THE ACTRESS WHO AUDITIONED FOR THE NARRATOR DID AN INCREDIBLE JOB. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAD A PROFESSIONAL ACTRESS READ MY WORK ALOUD. IT WAS EERIE, BUT FUN. HER AUSTRIAN ACCENT FOR THE MAIN CHARACTERS, JACOB AND LOLA WAS JUST AS I IMAGINED THEM TO BE. I HOPE TO HAVE THE BOOK AVAILABLE BY NOVEMBER... IF YOU CAN'T WAIT, THERE'S THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY. NO CURE FOR MURDER

"THE PLAGUE WITHIN" GOES FREE NEXT WEEKEND

The Plague Within will be free 3/14-3/16/2014 THE PLAGUE WITHIN THIS NOVEL HAS HAD EXCELLENT REVIEWS!

FATIGUE

This is one of the most common complaints in general medicine. Good slide show, but dehydration as an unknown cause is problematic. It's simple; if you're thirsty, you need water. If you're not; you don't. Food allergies as an explanation--I'd like to see some data before accepting this explanation. FATIGUE

CHRONIC PAIN

This slideshow on chronic pain is a bit too general, but it does make some important points. Some with chronic pain, especially if it's moderate or severe become desperate and may ignore the admonitions to be careful. Watch out for acetaminophen overdosing and rely on your doc if you need help. CHRONIC PAIN SLIDESHOW