1. Phenomenon you should be aware of… There are processes called trophic cascades which “are powerful indirect interactions that can control entire ecosystems. Trophic cascades occur when predators limit the density and/or behavior of their prey and thereby enhance survival of the next lower trophic level.” The trickle down effects of removing a species for…
1. Book I’m listening to… I just finished reading (actually listening to) the book, The Power of TED, by David Emerald. I recommend it! TED stands for The Empowerment Dynamic, which is a way to move from a victim mentality to a “creator” mentality and break what is called the Drama Triangle. It’s creatively written…
1. Wellness tip… As Americans, we eat A LOT of food. One simple strategy to lose weight and be healthier is to consume smaller portions. When we are out to eat, it can be tough to control portions, but at home, one simple step would be to use smaller plates. We tend to fill up…
1. Happy Father’s Day! I would have to attribute much of who I am today because of my dad. What about him had the most impact in my life? Simple… he led by example. I got to see what a dad is supposed to be like by watching him. I remember being in college, and…
1. Best dad? Or Worst dad? You decide… I took my daughter skydiving last weekend for her 18th birthday. I’ve gotten mixed responses… some saying that it was an awesome idea… and some thinking I was nuts for doing that. The bottom line is that the wellness lifestyle is about living fully. Personally, I never…
1. Happy Memorial Day (late)… Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember those who died while serving our country in the Armed Forces. I have always had great admiration for those putting their lives on the line so we can retain the incredible freedom and lifestyle we have. I remember visiting Arlington National…
1. Product I love… I tend to chew a lot of gum. In an effort to avoid the artificial sweeteners, like aspartame (terrible stuff!), I have tried every natural gum I could find. Some stick to your teeth, most have flavor that disappears within a minute, and not too many taste very good. My favorite…
1. Back in the day… Remember when Sea World had a water ski team? I was fortunate enough to be on that team for five seasons. What an incredible experience! I will write a blog soon that I will call, “Five Life Lessons I Learned as a Professional Water Skier.” One of those lessons is…
1. Inspirational person… Check out this quick interview I did with a patient and friend of mine, Beth Dowell. She has amazed me. She’s been a patient of mine for over 15 years. For ten of those years, she weighed over 240 pounds. She had finally had enough and decided she was going to…
Word I love… One word I love is authentic. It is defined as “not false or copied; genuine; real.” Another definition… “representing one’s true nature or beliefs; true to oneself or to the person identified.” In a world where everyone seems to want to look like, dress like, and act like everyone else, it’s refreshing…