A New Year.  A New YOU!

A New Year. A New YOU!

When a new year comes, there are two types of people. There are those that like to set New Year’s Resolutions and those that hate the whole concept. I have lived in both camps. Some years I have had a long list of things I plan to change, only to be discouraged when I...
Embrace the Seasons

Embrace the Seasons

As the final leaves are collected and the temperature declines, we see the season of autumn give way to the approaching winter. For some this is great news- avid winter sports enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting that first snow. For others, this may feel like bad...
OUCH!!!  Doctor, Make this Pain Go Away!

OUCH!!! Doctor, Make this Pain Go Away!

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard a variation of this request in my 24 years of practice. And I get it, we don’t like pain. It is unpleasant, and when we are feeling it we want to get away from it. My question to a request like this is usually,...
Do What You Love!

Do What You Love!

Someone wise once said,   “If you chose a job you love, you will never work a day in your life!” Not all of us get the opportunity to work in jobs that we would consider “our passion”. Even if it is a job you enjoy, the repetitive nature...
Posture at your Computer

Posture at your Computer

Chances are you are reading this article on some form of computer- a desk top, a lap top or a tablet.  Let me ask you something:  What position are you sitting in RIGHT NOW?  How long have you been sitting in this position?  How is your...
Stress Physiology

Stress Physiology

It is okay to visit, but it’s a very bad place to live! Most of us have heard of “fight or flight” syndrome. This is where we are confronted with danger and our body goes into defense against the oncoming disaster. There are changes that take place in our...
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