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…
Human behavior is driven by pain and pleasure. We work hard to gain pleasure, and even harder to avoid pain. We seem to get things done when we absolutely have to. And when tragic events occur, I am reminded that we also bring out our best selves when we have to. Nothing prompts our best,…
I have always felt fortunate to have known exactly what I wanted to do for a living since I was young. It made college planning very easy. I did my undergraduate work at Ohio University, then my doctorate work at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. When I started the chiropractic program, I told…
As you embark on a new year, in a new decade, you will likely have thoughts of improving your life. It is a long-standing tradition to set goals, or resolutions, at the start of a new year. For some, it might be to make more money, for others to take more time off work, and…