Humans love drama. We like to take small things and make them big. We like to tell stories. We like to exaggerate, amplify, and magnify. When bad things happen to us in life, we ruminate, wallow, and sit in it. You likely know someone who is still telling the story of how they were wronged,…
A patient of mine was very interested in having her genes tested. Having been adopted, she felt the findings could give her more insight into who she was, and possibly what health risks she may need to be aware of. When I asked about the results, she took a deep breath, shook her head, and…
Nobody likes to feel inadequate, unprepared, or scared. We’ve all had that knot-in-the-stomach feeling when we simply were not ready for what we were about to engage in. Maybe a test that we hadn’t studied enough for… a presentation that we hadn’t prepared properly for… or an athletic event that we knew we were outmatched…
Who’s in charge of your health? Seems like an odd question, but it’s worth pondering. I have seen a very scary… and dangerous… trend over the past two decades. People have adopted the idea that their health is dictated by their doctor. They believe that the quality of their health is dictated by the quality…
Have you had any miracles in your life? Have you encountered events or witnessed anything that was so extraordinary, yet had no rational explanation? Some people do not believe in miracles. Many people will say that they have not encountered a miracle. And most people will say that miracles are very, very rare. Whatever your…
I have always liked positive quotes, uplifting poems, and anything written that motivated me. I’d jot down things that I heard on post-it notes and stick them on my refrigerator, the dashboard of my car, on the headboard of my bed, or the mirror in my bathroom. I’ve read anything I could get my hands…
If you have a bad cold and are congested, you, like millions of others, may run to the drug store to get some medicine to help alleviate your symptoms. You trust that the medicine you are taking has been tested, and proven, to be both safe and effective. Well… on September 12th, an FDA advisory…
I had a patient a few weeks ago come to the realization that the yoga she had been doing was aggravating her condition. It was actually causing her more pain. This was frustrating for her because she had invested time and money into classes and instruction, and enjoyed it immensely. I suggested she try Pilates…
We all want to know the magic secret that will lead us to that balanced, incredible life we always dreamed of. We read books, articles, and blogs loaded with lists of solutions, keys to success, and strategies to get what we want. With how easy it is to access information these days, it should boggle…
I frequently write about the wellness lifestyle, which refers to a healthier and more natural way to eat, move, think, and live. As I break down details surrounding diet, exercise, stress reduction, and other aspects of everyday living, it is important to grasp those details to ensure you understand and comprehend how to implement them.…