It’s Time for Recess

It’s Time for Recess

Do you remember playtime when you were a kid? My elementary school had recess. We went outside and played for at least 30 minutes. And sometimes we had two recesses in one day. Recess was fun and it was a lot better than sitting. As children, we moved all the time. As...
A Different Kind of Diet

A Different Kind of Diet

I wrote this article a few years ago (I think at least 5) and it still rings true, probably even more so for today. Most likely this recommendation will remain applicable until the end of time. I am not being cynical, I am just a realist. Okay, here’s what I wrote 5...

Priority One is Your Health

In the past I’ve written articles about the importance of persistence, desire and the ability to adapt to change when climbing the ladder to success. And although the above characteristics are important they can’t be strengthened or developed if you don’t have your...

Those Aren’t My Genes

When I turned 50 my primary care doctor told me it was time to see the cardiologist. I argued a little but I know he was right. Nothing was wrong however it’s important to establish a baseline. I am a believer of the baseline evaluation, whether we are talking about...

A Not So Sweet Diagnosis

What will it take to create a change in your life? In other words, what will motivate you into action? Over the years I have seen many people wait too long to make a change. For example, I had a patient who I have treated for a couple of years. We often talked about...