Something very scary and concerning has happened over the last several decades that we have never seen in human history. Chronic illness rates have skyrocketed. The CDC defines chronic illnesses as “long-lasting health conditions (lasting one year or more) that require ongoing medical attention, limit daily activities, or both.” A whopping 80% of Americans now…
There are many things that limit what people do in their lifetime. It could be the location in which they live, it could be physical limitations, it could be finances, or it could be so many other things. One thing that holds many people back is fear. We have fears of failing, fears of getting…
It is very common for a new patient to be sitting in my office, hunched over, wincing in pain, explaining to me in disbelief what happened, and using the words “all I did was…” And what follows could be bending down to pick up a coin, leaning over to put on their socks, reaching out…
The opioid crisis wreaked havoc on America. The crazy thing is that it wasn’t fueled by a drug cartel out of Mexico, street gangs in America, or the Mob in big cities. It was created by and fueled by drug companies, medical doctors, and our health care system. This certainly isn’t the first time our…
If you were around in the 80s and 90s, then you surely remember the Just Say No campaign aimed to help young people avoid illicit drug use. Why? Obviously, because drugs can be very dangerous, even deadly. The ironic thing is that while the government, the media, and parents were telling youth to say no…
We are living in very strange times. Depression and loneliness are at an all time high. People are frustrated, angry, and concerned about the future. I’d like to say that things are about to turn around, but I don’t believe they are. So, what should we do? Give up? Throw in the towel? Crawl in…
I have a long-time patient who has lost 38 pounds. She looks amazing, her bloodwork and biomarkers are all remarkably better, and she is thrilled. But what caught my attention most was what she said… “I didn’t realize how bad I felt before losing the weight. I can’t believe I let myself feel that way.…
Human beings are the most confused species on the planet when it comes to health and wellness. No other animal on the planet has difficulty knowing what to eat, how much to move, or how to live congruently with its genetic needs. The result? We are the sickest species on the planet. There is so…
A child’s mind roams freely. Imagination, creativity, and wild thoughts are just part of the experience of being young. It’s in these early years when some things capture our attention more than others. These things pique our interest, spark enthusiasm, and trigger something special within. It’s a time when ideas are formed, thoughts are provoked,…
When you do exercise of any kind, it causes microfractures to your bones and microtears in your muscles. This, at first, might sound like a bad thing. But as a result of these microtraumas, the body repairs the bone and muscle tissue, and it doesn’t just repair to be like it was before the trauma.…