1. Question I have been getting a lot this week… Many people have been asking about the new COVID booster shots that are being recommended. I have to remind them that drugs (of any kind) are out of my scope of practice and that I cannot make any recommendations. I usually then share some data…
I asked one of my elderly patients how she had been feeling. She responded by saying that her old friend Arthur was in town visiting. When she saw my look of confusion, she laughed, and said “Arthur. You know… Arthur-itis.” She was referring to increased pain she was struggling with due to arthritis. Pretty funny.…
1. Video I watched this week that was eye-opening… As we roll into fall, everything pumpkin is starting to show up. Starbucks has introduced three new pumpkin drinks. What people do not realize is how much sugar is in these drinks. Their Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino has a terrifying 65 grams of total sugar. That is…
There are a lot of things that I do not fully understand. We all have things we do not fully understand. There are terms and concepts that we’ve heard about our whole lives… in school, from parents, and in the news… that we really don’t understand, and surely couldn’t explain to others. And with all…
1. Entertaining (time-lapsed) video I made this week… A patient brought me a celery plant a couple of weeks ago. I asked how often I need to water it. She said when it starts to droop, water it. Well, the other day I came out, and it was COMPLETELY drooped. Oops! I gave it water,…
The past couple of years have been loaded with anger, fear, hostility, and divisiveness. People have decided to believe one thing or another, dig their heals in, and hold to those beliefs no matter what. No amount of reason, data, facts, or common sense could rattle their position. The problem with digging in on any…
1. Something I learned this week… I’ve always enjoyed the long weekend with Labor Day, but never really knew anything about. So, I read up on it. Here are a few facts I did not know… – Labor Day was declared a national holiday in 1894. – On Sept. 5, 1882, union leaders in New…
I love helping others. I am committed to helping as many people as possible. I want people to see what I see and know what I know. Years ago, a friend, knowing this, gave me some advice. He said… imagine you’re in a hotel and see that it’s on fire. You run room to room,…
There are some who will not believe, change, or try something without absolute proof. There must be clinical trials, advanced research, and documented proof before accepting something as being true. They want “the science.” Then, there are those who rely on common sense, personal experience, and what is called anecdotal evidence. Their beliefs and actions…
1. Best stretch for the midback… Check out this stretch (my favorite stretch) that is ideal for today’s lifestyle… The fitness balls are sold at my office, or you can click here for the Amazon link if you are interested in getting one. 2. Interesting lesson I learned this week… I heard billionaire investor, Ray…