With the rise of hospital and health care related infections, there has been a needed push to improve the frequency and effectiveness of hand...
Death via the Prescription Pad
Primum non nocere or “first, do no harm” is taught to all healthcare providers, so that we might always remember that in our efforts to do something...
Calm but not Fatigued
We all want to be in the mental “zone” - that is, between having plenty of energy yet feeling calm and relaxed. For so many of my patients this...
Covid19 Therapies
Covid19 infection presents some unique and serious challenges. We've learned much about the details of the infection in general, why some groups...
Covid19 Vaccines
The novel Covid19 pandemic has created a medical maelstrom, along with great political and societal unrest. Now that the long anticipated Covid19...
10 everyday moments for mindfulness
Gratitude is one of my favorite emotions and one of the best ways to counteract stress. The following article by registered nurse and mindfulness...
Permanent Makeup
The Art of Permanent Makeup Permanent cosmetic makeup is cosmetic tattooing. The specialized technique deposits colored pigment in the upper layer...
A man walks into a lamppost, subsequent encounter
No, he didn’t walk into the lamppost a second time, but he did follow up with his doctor for subsequent care, after the “initial encounter” where he...
Artificial Sweeteners – How Sweet It Is
In the effort to cut down on the sugar in their diet many people turn to artificial sweeteners. Trying to lose weight, control diabetes, or just eat...
Cognitive Reframing
Cognitive reframing is a psychological tool based on influencing thoughts that influence behavior. By addressing cognitive processes, especially...
Insomnia Treatments and the Sleep Cycle
To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub - William Shakespeare Insomnia is characterized by the inability to fall asleep or by waking up...
Functional Medicine is the Future of Healthcare
The healthcare paradigm is shifting. Many physicians are changing the way we practice, analyzing the systems that keep us “healthy” and focusing on...