Arthritis Relief

Suffering from arthritis is very common and the conventional treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen is...

Staying in balance & avoiding burnout

Burnout is a special kind of stress, best defined as being exhausted and just losing interest in what you do. The physical and mental effects may...

Calm but not Fatigued

We all want to be in the mental “zone” — you know, between having plenty of energy yet feeling calm and relaxed. For so many of my patients this...

Keys to Great Health

"Before you heal someone, ask him if he's willing to give up the things that made him sick." —Hippocrates Health, like so many things, does not rely...

Avoid These Common Food Additives

A “food additive” is any substance added to food in order to improve the safety, freshness, taste, texture, appearance, or nutritional value....

Live longer with laughter

How delightful to learn that laughter really is the best medicine and will perhaps add as many good years to your life as other familiar health...

Staying Cool In Summer

Summertime in Western Colorado offers some of the best outside adventure in the world, whether it is cycling across desert slick rock or rafting...

Palliative Pearls

My summary notes from the wonderful book, "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande. ADLs Eat, toilet, bathe, groom, dress, get out of bed, get out of chair,...

Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

MARCH Massive Hemorrhage CAT Quickclot Compressed guaze Kerlex / Coban / Israeli gauze / ETD Duct tape iTClamp Airway NP airway King airway I-Gel...

Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving is our nation’s official time for giving thanks, counting our blessings, and sharing kindness and courtesy to friends, family and even...