The opioid crisis wreaked havoc on America. The crazy thing is that it wasn’t fueled by a drug cartel out of Mexico, street gangs in America, or the Mob in big cities. It was created by and fueled by drug companies, medical doctors, and our health care system. This certainly isn’t the first time our…
If you were around in the 80s and 90s, then you surely remember the Just Say No campaign aimed to help young people avoid illicit drug use. Why? Obviously, because drugs can be very dangerous, even deadly. The ironic thing is that while the government, the media, and parents were telling youth to say no…
We are living in very strange times. Depression and loneliness are at an all time high. People are frustrated, angry, and concerned about the future. I’d like to say that things are about to turn around, but I don’t believe they are. So, what should we do? Give up? Throw in the towel? Crawl in…
I have a long-time patient who has lost 38 pounds. She looks amazing, her bloodwork and biomarkers are all remarkably better, and she is thrilled. But what caught my attention most was what she said… “I didn’t realize how bad I felt before losing the weight. I can’t believe I let myself feel that way.…
Human beings are the most confused species on the planet when it comes to health and wellness. No other animal on the planet has difficulty knowing what to eat, how much to move, or how to live congruently with its genetic needs. The result? We are the sickest species on the planet. There is so…
A child’s mind roams freely. Imagination, creativity, and wild thoughts are just part of the experience of being young. It’s in these early years when some things capture our attention more than others. These things pique our interest, spark enthusiasm, and trigger something special within. It’s a time when ideas are formed, thoughts are provoked,…
When you do exercise of any kind, it causes microfractures to your bones and microtears in your muscles. This, at first, might sound like a bad thing. But as a result of these microtraumas, the body repairs the bone and muscle tissue, and it doesn’t just repair to be like it was before the trauma.…
At the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships this year, they showed a highlight clip of the wrestlers that made it to the championship match sharing a few words on what it was like to be in this position. It would be the last match of the season, and for some, the last match that they would…
What does it take for you to be happy? No, really… ask yourself that question seriously. Think about it. For some, it needs to be a sunny day. For others, they might have to have the day off from work. And others might need to be in the company of a particular person, or with…
Without enough water, we get dehydrated and our bodily functions suffer greatly. Too much can cause excess dilution of critical minerals, leading to your cells swelling, and your body can’t function properly. Both situations can lead to fatigue, seizures, organ failure, and even death. Something as simple as water, which is critical for us to…