I have a patient who has been trying to get his wife to come in to our office for ongoing headaches. This past week, he told me that he reached a level of frustration like never before. His wife was struggling with a headache, as she does often, and again failed to do anything about…
1. A recognition that got me thinking… Last week, it was announced that the Cleveland Clinic again has been ranked the No. 1 hospital for heart care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-22 Best Hospitals rankings. This is the 27th consecutive year for this recognition. I couldn’t help but note that heart disease has been the leading…
If it seems like I am always questioning the status quo, well, that’s because I am. Is it because I am paranoid? Is it because I am a conspiracy theorist? Is it because I just like to be difficult? No. No. And no. The reason I question the status quo is because of the current…
1. Habit I am trying to reinforce… There’s a great lesson that I picked up a while back… Road block vs. Road sign. I can’t remember where I read it, but I had put it in my notes on my phone and have been thinking about it ever since. The idea here is that when…
Remember daydreaming when you were young about the life ahead of you. Remember the dreams you used to have? Remember when you were excited about the work you were doing? Remember when you were thinner, fitter, and in better shape? Remember when you were passionate about your relationships. Remember feeling good, having more energy, and…
1. Something that changed this week (today, actually!)… They announced that the Cleveland Indians will officially change their name next season. I knew it was coming. The new name… The Cleveland Guardians. Part of me thinks it’s foolish to change the name, the other part doesn’t really care. People have their reasons for thinking the…
When you see those ads on television for medications, they do a great job of painting a pretty picture. They involve bright colors, happy people, and convey the idea that if you take that drug, your problems will be solved. But with each ad comes the lowering of the narrator’s voice as he or she…
1. Habit I am recommitting to… In a time when customer service seems at an all-time low, I have found myself complaining about it A LOT. Well… after a really good meal with excellent service at lunch this week (Dante at Cedar Creek Grille), I have recommitted to praising those that do a great job.…
I have been writing articles every week in the local paper for over fifteen years. I’ve written almost 1,000 articles. And I started posting them on this website a few years ago. I’m often asked how I come up with new information each week. It’s easy! I see hundreds of patients every week, which means…
1. Awesome gift idea… I was thrilled to have family come in for my daughter, Quincy’s, graduation party. A couple sisters-in-law made one of the coolest gifts for her. (Thanks, Kym and Cheryl!) It’s basically a photo album with an inspirational or funny quote in the middle of each page, with the rest of the…