Our busy schedules make it difficult to get the daily physical activity that our bodies require. It can be tough all year long, but winter becomes a very sedentary time for most of us up north where it’s cold. The cold weather and snow give us great excuses to stay inside. Patients are often surprised…
I remember doing science experiments where we would swab different things around us (like door handles, tv remotes, pencils, etc.), rub those swabs across the gel-like material in a Petri dish, putting a lid on them, and leaving them in a cool, dark place. Roughly five days later we could see the bacteria in those…
Have you ever stood in front of a closet or pantry, searching intently for something specific, yet failing to find it, only to realize later that it was right in front of you the whole time? As we fumble along through life, wondering why health, wellness, and happiness are so elusive, the answer may be…
We’ve all been on an airplane as it has hit turbulence. The quick jolts of up and down can be unnerving. The fact that an aircraft can tolerate such forces without being ripped apart is amazing. But it can take those forces because of the design and engineering. It turns out that the wings of…
In last week’s blog, I stated that we are the most confused species on the planet when it comes to health and wellness. That confusion has led us to cling to myths regarding our health, which I wrote about last week, but myths plague every aspect of our lives. Here are five life myths that…
We are the most confused species on the planet when it comes to health and wellness. Part of the problem is that we get one PhD saying one thing and another PhD saying the exact opposite. Both present compelling arguments and data to support their positions, but the average person is left bewildered and frustrated.…
People are often surprised to find out that I love sweets. It’s true. I’m like most of you, I love chocolate, cakes, cookies, pastries, and all things sugary. And like most of you, it would be impossible for me to completely eliminate them. So, I have a few strategies to manage my sugar cravings, allowing…
I recently read that Hurricane Ian was responsible for a little over 100 deaths. This was the second deadliest storm this century. While even one death is sad and tragic, I got to thinking about the millions of lives that were saved by responding to the news of the impending storm and taking appropriate action…
If I ask you what you remember most about your childhood, it will not be things, it will be experiences. It wasn’t the bike you got as a gift that you remember, it was riding that bike through the neighborhood with your best friend. It wasn’t the hotel you stayed at in Florida that’s burned…
I don’t know too many people that aren’t very concerned about their investments and retirement right now. With inflation continuing to rise, the market continuing to drop, and the uncertainties surrounding the slipping economy, many are seeking answers as to how they should react and prepare. To make matters worse, you’ll find two financial experts…