Human beings love to understand everything. We have a deep understanding of so much… the solar system, the eco system, the human body, etc. Billions of dollars and billions of hours have gone into studying and deconstructing any and every aspect of life. We’ve had incredible breakthroughs and advances. Of all areas of interest, human…
With all the doom and gloom that we are surrounded by right now, many are getting the feeling that the world is coming to an end. So… is the world coming to an end??? Simple answer… NO! I do not want to minimize what is going on right now. There are some very serious issues…
There is so much information out right now about the coronavirus that I don’t believe there is much I can add that you don’t already know. But based on what I have been hearing from patients, I will clarify a few things that might be of help. I will then finish with some words of…
I have written before about how taking care of yourself, which can be viewed as selfish, is actually self-less if viewed properly. By investing time and money in improving your health and well-being, you actually become better for those you serve, care for, or work for. It makes sense to take breaks, schedule time for…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that there is tremendous attention being given to the virus that has come out of China, the coronavirus. I don’t want to downplay the severity of this issue, but want to share a perspective that might help. We are surrounded by viruses and bacteria ever day.…
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…
I recently had a conversation with a patient who is struggling with some health issues. He has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, is suffering with anxiety, battling some depression, and is tired all the time. A visit with his medical doctor left him with four prescriptions for four different medications. He was frustrated and did…
Many people set resolutions for the new year. It will not surprise you to know that approximately 80% of those resolutions fail. One reason it will not surprise you is that one of those people who failed is likely you. There are many reasons why resolutions fail. One of the biggest reasons is that the…
We have made incredible advances over the past one hundred years. Just think about the amazing technology we are privy to. Today, we can travel at thirty thousand feet above the ground at 550 miles per hour and go anywhere in the world. We have cell phones that can make calls, check emails, and send…
I was driving in the Chicago area while in college and got lost, and when I stopped to look around and figure out where I was, my friend started yelling to drive. We realized that we were in a very dangerous area of town, and our safety was literally at risk. At some point, we…