1. Wellness tip… Take a moment and think about how good it feels to not be sick. To be able go to the bathroom without trouble. To be able to breathe in and out deeply. To not be bedridden. To be able to talk, think, walk, and smile. We tend to only appreciate feeling good…
I see hundreds of patients every week. I’ve been in private practice for over 26 years. In all this time, and having seen all these patients, I have heard of just about every ailment, condition, disease, and health concern known. Every single day, patients come into my office and tell me about a new condition…
People strive to make a lot of money, maintain a fit and youthful appearance, earn powerful positions of employment, live in upscale neighborhoods, and drive fancy cars. A lot of energy, time, and effort is spent on status. There is an engrained belief in Americans that this is the pursuit of happiness. After all, if…
1. Series I finished this week… We watched the ninth and final episode of Masters of the Air (on Apple TV+), the series produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, about the 100th Bomb Group during World War II as the bomber crews run mission after mission into German-occupied Europe to destroy targets. It is VERY good!…
1. Something I pondered this week… Every time we do the whole time change thing, most of us wonder why we are still doing this. It is a mostly outdated act, serving no real purpose, and is a hassle for most of us. Every time we do the time change, I take a moment to…
My last two blogs (Part 1 and Part 2) highlighted two of the ways the quality and effectiveness of your healthcare get compromised… by the profit-driven nature of our current hospital systems and the greed and corruption of the pharmaceutical industry. The third thing that interferes with your healthcare, a third leg of the profit-centric…
1. Cool thing I saw this week… We are seeing bald eagles more regularly on our lake. I know I posted a video of one a few months ago, but last week… INCREDIBLY…I saw SIX bald eagles together in a tree across the lake from our house. I was able to get the drone out…
Our healthcare system has become less concerned about health outcomes and more about profits. This has led to a decline in the overall health of the general public and an increase in the cost of healthcare. Last week, I shared how hospital systems are profit-driven businesses viewing you as a customer more than a patient.…
1. Book I just finished… I just finished The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy), a book by Admiral William H. McRaven. It’s an easy read and loaded with great quotes, stories, insights, and strategies related to leadership. Admiral McRaven, who also wrote the best-selling book Make Your Bed, served as…