I have been writing for years about actions you can engage to improve your health. This has generally been focused on specific topics that I hear as complaints from patients, but most of my patients are generally already health-oriented. Today the question is how to start the health improvement journey from ground zero. I am […]
I asked my sister yesterday for a newsletter subject matter idea. She is the one who edits my newsletters as she actually knows where to put commas and other written communication etiquette. It’s really nice she allows me to keep my voice even though it’s grammatically foolhardy. In any case, she suggested eye health. I […]
One of the more common symptoms patients mention when they come in for a visit is dizziness or lightheadedness. What is amazing is how many things can cause this seemingly simple little symptom. What brought it to mind was a patient report that mentioned a specific type of lightheadedness that results in passing out called […]
The topic around the house this last week or so has been on suffering. This has been a favorite topic intermittently over the last 25 years or so, but this time it was different. This time, on her own, Ellen made the profound realization that all the suffering in her life has come from her […]
My New Year is starting a little late this year. I went on vacation last week to Orlando and had a great time at Disney Hollywood, Epcot, Universal, and NASA. Our timing was perfect for the weather (mid 70’s with light fluffy clouds), but even more perfect for our NASA day excursion. Space X was […]
We are into the second week of the new year. Many folks have already started on their resolutions for the new year. Exercise is a common resolution for many of you. But the question comes up – how much exercise should I do? Do I go to the gym for an hour three times a […]
What is a nutritious diet? No matter what eating style you prefer, everyone at least agrees that nutritious food is the way to go. But the word nutritious is kind of vague. It kind of says that you want food that has stuff in it that is good for you, that will support your body. Right […]
Sometimes you just want to have some fun with life. A few months ago Ellen and I were sitting around discussing ways we could use our off-center humor for our next Christmas party. There is something about the holidays that makes us a little twisted. I remember the time when my kids were little and […]
Self-love is one of the most profound gifts of spiritual growth. It is also one of the most difficult challenges we face in our life journey. Self-love is generated through the integration of many other spiritual challenges. But why would we want to achieve something so difficult? It sounds good, but what does it really […]
A couple of weeks back my sister asked me if I had a good paleo/ gluten-free recipe for cinnamon rolls. She wanted to make a batch for Christmas morning while visiting my mother’s house. Our whole family is gluten intolerant. While I have managed to replicate most of my favorite recipes from my childhood into […]