1. A reminder I had this week… I was fishing this past week in northern Ontario, deep in the middle of nowhere. I found myself relying on a map quite a bit. This reminded me how important a map is when it comes to getting where you want to go or getting what you want…
Most of us are very familiar with the Just Say No campaign started in the early 1980s in an effort to discourage children from using illegal drugs. It would be hard to quantify if this advertising campaign was successful, and it drew a lot of criticism for various reasons. Just saying no is a must…
1. New “condition” I learned about last week… I have a four-year-old patient who was scheduled to undergo surgery to remove her tonsils and adenoids. The surgeon canceled the surgery, stating that she felt the child is suffering from a condition she calls Milk and Cookies Disease (MCD), also known as Milk and Cookie Syndrome.…
What’s your goal? Our goals can be broken down into many categories. No matter what your goals, whether they be personal, financial, with your relationships, spiritual, or in business, I believe you will be much more successful if you aim to eliminate any “buts.” What do I mean? I suggest that as you strive for…
1. Commemorative gift we had made… My daughter, Quincy, graduated from Ohio State University last month. She was on the Ohio State Water Ski Team, and last fall won the Women’s D2 Jump National Championship. I posted about that last fall. We wanted to commemorate this accomplishment with something special, but couldn’t figure out the…
The leading causes of death in 1900 were pneumonia, influenza, and tuberculosis. These were infectious diseases, meaning you got sick by coming into contact with a pathogen. If another person was sick, and that person coughed or sneezed on you, that infection could pass to you and make you sick. You “caught” the flu. These…
1. Craziest medical advice I heard this week… Every day patients tell me about recommendations their medical doctor gave them that is absurd. Not only is it ineffective, but often, it is dangerous. I had one this week that is worth sharing. It was easier to make a video than write it all out, so…
With all of the research being done, money being spent, and knowledge we are gaining, it only makes sense that we are on the verge of a major breakthrough in regards to our health and longevity, right? There is always hype around new breakthroughs, whether it’s a new workout program, dietary supplement, medicine or medical…
Sorry for being a day late! This week got away from me. But here it is… 1. Interview clip I saw this week that got me thinking… Paul Tudor Jones is an “American billionaire hedge fund manager, conservationist and philanthropist.” He is an expert in managing risk. I saw a short clip of a portion…
If you’re old enough, the words cola wars surely ring a bell. For those that don’t know what that is, Coke and Pepsi battled it out to be the number-one cola. From what I understand, 7-Up never stood a chance to even be in the fight. Instead of being at the bottom of that pack,…