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 […]
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 […]
What to eat is a hot topic. Like religion and politics, diet stirs strong reactions from people. Just like religion and politics, the strong reactions have little or nothing to do with reality and everything to do with attached feelings and agendas. To me, this is fine. Feelings and agendas are the reason for why […]
The holiday eating season is officially upon us. Technically it starts with the first bag of Halloween candy we buy, but nice weather and sunny days keep us in the late summer mood so we still go out walking and enjoying the outdoors. But once the first cold wet storm hits, we stay indoors. And […]
Are you feeling run down, tired, or you just don’t have the pep and stamina you used to have? I know we want to think that this is simply normal aging, but it isn’t. We have a deeply ingrained mindset in our culture about how life looks and feels as we age. We believe it […]