I was driving in the Chicago area while in college and got lost, and when I stopped to look around and figure out where I was, my friend started yelling to drive. We realized that we were in a very dangerous area of town, and our safety was literally at risk. At some point, we…
1. A phenomenon I find fascinating… We hear about Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but more people need to know about Post-traumatic growth. Yes, trauma can cause long-term stress and adverse behavioral changes, but in many, it can cause growth and improvement. People with post-traumatic growth have seen results such as “greater appreciation of life; changed…
Human behavior is driven by pain and pleasure. We work hard to gain pleasure, and even harder to avoid pain. We seem to get things done when we absolutely have to. And when tragic events occur, I am reminded that we also bring out our best selves when we have to. Nothing prompts our best,…
1. The importance of educating yourself… In our office, we have what we call feeder rooms, which are small rooms patients go into from the waiting area, that lead into my treatment room. This design allows me to work out of one treatment room, while maintaining a smooth flow for patients to come in and…
I have always felt fortunate to have known exactly what I wanted to do for a living since I was young. It made college planning very easy. I did my undergraduate work at Ohio University, then my doctorate work at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. When I started the chiropractic program, I told…
1. Story I heard this week… A patient was telling me about severe inflammation and arthritis that he was suffering from years ago. He had gone to a doctor, where he was told to take an anti-inflammatory. While eating lunch that day, and sharing his story with an older co-worker, the older gentlemen pointed to…
As you embark on a new year, in a new decade, you will likely have thoughts of improving your life. It is a long-standing tradition to set goals, or resolutions, at the start of a new year. For some, it might be to make more money, for others to take more time off work, and…
1. Quote I think about this time of year… “Most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year and underestimate what they can achieve in a decade.” -Tony Robbins This is a powerful quote… because it is so true! We have a tendency to set big goals, then think we can do it all…
What makes one person better than another? Socially speaking, we tend to elevate those with a lot of money, fame, and or a prestigious position. Those people tend to be looked up to, revered, respected, and certainly treated differently. I have always found it intriguing how someone could be rich and famous and loved by…
1. Wellness tip… Add a fresh fruit or vegetable to every meal. We are constantly talking about what to cut out of our diet. As humans, we do not do well with deprivation. Simply adding a fruit or veggie (preferably a veggie) to your meal will add vitamins and minerals that you would not get…