I saw a headline the other day that said, “The Benefits of Cutting Sugar Out of Your Diet in 2025.” I didn’t read the article, but instantly had two thoughts. First, there are so many benefits to cutting sugar out of your diet. This list would include lowered inflammation, better sleep, improved brain function, more…
If I were to ask what you are truly capable of… how much you could do… or how much you could handle, it would be impossible for you to answer. Why? Because you simply cannot know. How could you possibly know how much resilience you have? Resilience is defined as “the capacity to withstand or to recover…
If you’re one of the 40 million people that will set new year’s resolutions this year, know that statistics show that more than 80% of people that make new year’s resolutions fail. I don’t say this to scare you off or to discourage you from setting goals. I highly recommend it. But it helps to…
I was having a discussion with an oncologist (a cancer doctor) about alternative forms of medicine outside of the traditional treatments used by almost every doctor and hospital. His response was quite negative, stating that they would not directly affect the cancer. And because of that, they would be a waste of time. The truth…
Cancer is the number two killer in the U.S. This year alone, over two million cases of cancer will be diagnosed, with over six million people dying from the disease. Almost half of all people can expect to get a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime (Yikes!). Cancer rates among younger people are on the rise…
Like superhero powers, social media can be used for good or for evil. Social media has altered our social interactions and relationships radically and rapidly. And many do not even notice the alterations that have occurred, and are occurring, in how we are functioning, communicating, and relating with other human beings. A lot of attention…
We have become severely dependent on GPS to find our way around these days. As much as I want to criticize our sad dependence on it, it’s a remarkable tool. It’s mind-boggling to think that you can put any address or destination into your phone, hit a button, and instantly have very specific directions to…
Roughly 38% of Americans set New Year’s resolutions. Only 9% end up being successful. And amazingly, one-fourth quit by the end of the first week. So, there are some things to unpack here as 2024 is winding down, and the new year is quickly approaching. Some so-called experts are critical of setting New Year’s resolutions,…
As I drove down the highway, passing a slew of medical buildings and hospitals, I couldn’t help but notice all the cars in the huge parking lot. From the looks of it, there wasn’t a spot available, and I could see cars weaving around the lot unsuccessfully looking for an open spot. It reminded me…
We all seem to be seeking that magic bullet, the secret, that big breakthrough in terms of health and longevity. We peruse articles, read books, listen to podcasts, and follow so-called experts hoping to find that one nugget of information, new product, or overlooked step that will get us feeling, functioning, and living our best.…