Hope is a tricky thing. On one hand, hope can be a bad thing when we falsely believe there’s a chance, when clearly there isn’t one. On the other hand, hope can be the absolute best thing, keeping us pushing forward even when our chances are the slimmest. False hope can be devastating, yet hope…
Most decisions come down to two factors… time and money. Do we have the time? And do we have enough money? These two factors are heavily weighted when it comes to health care choices. When a new patient comes into our office, our first step is to find out what is causing their problem. Once…
1. Podcast EVERYONE needs to listen to… This podcast is being touted as controversial on the internet. YouTube took it down. It’s Joe Rogan interviewing Dr. Peter McCullough. I’ve heard a lot from Dr. McCullough over the past year and a half, and find him to be very knowledgeable, genuine, and credible. I felt this…
We have a dog named Roxy. She’s a yellow lab and loves to eat. We feed her twice a day, and at both meals, she acts like she hasn’t eaten for a week, and devours her food. She is almost nine years old. I have recently started feeling bad that she seems hungry all the…
1. Person I’m grateful for this week… I have an amazing staff! Sue, Joy, and Alie are all so committed to our mission of helping as many people as possible. Sue has been with me for over 20 years! Wow! Sue is our resident holiday/seasonal decorator, and is so good at it. I wanted to…
Human potential is one of my greatest interests. Thinking about what we have accomplished as humans is mind-blowing. And what intrigues me most is wondering what we are actually capable of that we have not yet realized. It’s fun to think about what it is that we might be able to achieve as a species,…
1. Interview I did this week… Most of you know that we run a weight loss program in our office and remotely. The amazing transformations we get to see and the incredible stories we get to hear are what drive us to continue doing what we do. This week, I interviewed Dan, one of our…
If there is one thing that is seriously disappointing about the past 20+ months (and the list is long!), it is the reinforced idea that health comes from the outside-in. We’ve been on a path for the past 100 years, led by the current healthcare system and model, and look where we are at. We’re…
1. Video clip I loved this week… My brother, Greg, sent me this 2-minute video. I loved it. I think you will too. 2. Toys for Tots drive we are having… This year marks the 24th year we will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots. If you are looking for a place to give…
If there is one line that this pandemic has beaten to death, it is “follow the science.” This has confused more people than it has helped, because no matter what it is you are discussing or debating, there is some science to support your position. Let’s forget the pandemic for a moment, as the emotional…