1. Happy Memorial Day (late)… Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember those who died while serving our country in the Armed Forces. I have always had great admiration for those putting their lives on the line so we can retain the incredible freedom and lifestyle we have. I remember visiting Arlington National…
In case you have not noticed, the art of medicine has been replaced with the business of medicine. More than 18 cents of every dollar goes toward healthcare in this country. Do you know how much is spent per person each year on health care? A whopping $10,224! This is greater than two times more…
1. Product I love… I tend to chew a lot of gum. In an effort to avoid the artificial sweeteners, like aspartame (terrible stuff!), I have tried every natural gum I could find. Some stick to your teeth, most have flavor that disappears within a minute, and not too many taste very good. My favorite…
There are certain words I love. For some reason, when I hear them they light me up. Among those are the words innate intelligence. According to Webster’s, “innate” is defined as “1. existing in one from birth; inborn; native; 2. inherent in the character of something; 3. originating in or arising from the intellect or…
1. Back in the day… Remember when Sea World had a water ski team? I was fortunate enough to be on that team for five seasons. What an incredible experience! I will write a blog soon that I will call, “Five Life Lessons I Learned as a Professional Water Skier.” One of those lessons is…
It’s that time of year… where we dig a little deeper, scrub a little harder, and delve into cabinets, nooks, and crannies that we’ve avoided all winter. Yep… it’s called spring cleaning. The origins of spring cleaning have been linked to Iran, China, and Hebrew cultures with religious significance. The truth of the matter is…
1. Inspirational person… Check out this quick interview I did with a patient and friend of mine, Beth Dowell. She has amazed me. She’s been a patient of mine for over 15 years. For ten of those years, she weighed over 240 pounds. She had finally had enough and decided she was going to…
We are all familiar with the term absenteeism, but I want to introduce you to a word that isn’t spoken of much. And it’s one that you should be aware of… presenteeism. Simply put, presenteeism is being physically present at work, but not being able to do your job because of health issues. There are…
Word I love… One word I love is authentic. It is defined as “not false or copied; genuine; real.” Another definition… “representing one’s true nature or beliefs; true to oneself or to the person identified.” In a world where everyone seems to want to look like, dress like, and act like everyone else, it’s refreshing…