Practical, doctor-written guidance on prevention, nutrition, mental wellness, and energy medicine.
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Depression: Not the Life You are Meant to Lead
Depression seems inescapable. A feeling that truly crushes the spirit and somehow causes you to forget why you were placed on this Earth. Why were you placed on this Earth? Is it to experience depression? Or perhaps anxiety? The answer is No. Nobody on this beautiful Earth was born onto it to be anything less…
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The New Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know
The truth is that you know everything you need to know for any new variant such as Omicron. This might be our first rodeo with a pandemic, but it has gone on for a long time with intermissions. So we know exactly what to do with each new wave. That is to say, the usual…
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Why it is Best for You to Measure Weight and Height
Every visit to the Doctor’s office always includes 2 measurements. They measure your height and weight. We don’t even think about it or question the activity. We’ve known that “this is how it’s done” since our parents took us to the Doctor as children. And now the habit is ingrained within our minds. The height…
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What You Should Know About Antibiotics
You go to bed one night feeling just a little bit more tired than usual. You might not think much of it. Maybe the day was just extra busy. So you decide that a good night’s sleep will do you some good. The next morning hits you like a ton of bricks! Stuffy nose, the…
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Why the Doctor Sees You for Medication Refills
Find out why your Doctor asks you to come in for medication refills and how you can make it a productive visit.
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How to Shift Your Perspective
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible’!” ~ Audrey Hepburn Memorable quotes are often the ones that shift our perspectives in a simple, yet profound way. From such wisdom, we view the world through fresh eyes. This is a gift of being human walking upon this planet. We each have the powerful ability…
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Gratitude
Gratitude is often difficult to express when we are not in the mood. Mood seems to play a major determining factor on whether we feel like doing anything. And expressing gratitude is no exception. For me, gratitude seems to be especially difficult when I “don’t feel like it.” However I have come to realize that…
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Myocarditis or Pericarditis
Well it happened. I am one of the 10.69 per 100,000 people in my age group that experienced myocarditis after receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. (1) It was surprising because I did not feel anything unexpected from the first dose. Shoulder pain at the site of injection, fever, body aches and head aches came and…
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Mammogram: Doctor Recommended and What You Need to Know
You come into your Doctor’s office for an appointment. Your Doctor reviews your records and notices that you have not had a mammogram in over a year; or maybe you have not had a mammogram at all! So he/she recommends it to you. You may have heard of the test before from relatives or friends.…
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Colonoscopy: Doctor Recommended and What You Need to Know
It seems like a practical joke that only Doctors seem to be “in” on. A colonoscopy is a procedure that involves snaking a long tube with a camera in through your back side. Not at all an enticing proposition! However screening is recommended at regular intervals for one reason: To find any possibility of cancer…
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Blood Sugar Better But Your Feet Burn? What TIND Is
Your A1C came down and now your feet burn. Treatment-induced neuropathy of diabetes explained, what the research really says about pace, and what to ask.
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Your A1C Might Be Wrong: 5 Reasons It Doesn’t Match Your Meter
Your home meter says 85. Your A1C says 6.2. Here is why the two disagree, what pushes the number off, and the five questions to ask your doctor.
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What to Do When Your Breakup Broke Your Health
So, I’m going through a breakup right now, and I cannot believe how easy it is to turn to comfort food. I can, and I can’t. After all, if science is correct, we are going through withdrawal in these moments. And I’m sure our brains are looking for cheap dopamine to fill the void. So…
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1 Piece of Toast Spikes My Blood Sugar (But Not Yours): Understanding Insulin Resistance
Okay, so how is it that somebody can eat a piece of toast and their blood sugars seem perfectly fine afterwards, and then you end up eating that same piece of toast and it goes on a giant roller coaster ride? It doesn’t make sense, and a lot of people are frustrated. Understandably so. There…
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Which GLP-1 Is Best for You? Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound?
All right, let’s say you meet up with a friend and they look phenomenal. They lost a whole bunch of weight. They look vital. They have so much energy. And you can’t help but ask them, “What did you do?” And they tell you, “Oh, my doctor prescribed me,” and they name the GLP-1 they’re…
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Lower A1C Report: 3 Questions Your Doctor Wishes You’d Ask
Congratulations. We’ll see how long it lasts. That’s such a pessimistic view and maybe even passive aggressive, isn’t it? Out loud, I never finish that sentence beyond congratulations. And yet, whenever I see a patient come in with a huge drop in their A1C and they’re super excited, or whenever I see someone post a…
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Is Type 2 Diabetes a Moral Failing (It’s Not Your Fault)
Do people with type 2 diabetes have fake diabetes? I was reading an online forum and someone with type 2 diabetes had posted that their friend who has type 1 diabetes called them a fake diabetic. The idea being that if they had exercised properly and dieted properly, they would not have type 2 diabetes.…
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The Hidden Long-Term Risk of Medications (4 Questions to Take Control)
What if a medication you stopped more than six years ago left something behind that is waiting for a small trigger in order to cause big problems for you? It looks like that seems to be the case for Dr. Jordan. Michaela was strong enough to provide us with an update. And it looks like…
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Retatrutide: How to Think About It Before It’s Available
So, there is a new weight loss medication that’s being studied right now and it’s getting a lot of attention because it seems to be faster and better than Ozempic or Mounjaro. We’re going to talk about what this medication is, why it’s different, and how to talk to your doctor to figure out if…
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Amber’s Important Message for Self Advocacy and Positivity at 25
Learning from Amber Woods: A Message of Self-Awareness, Advocacy, and Positivism Hello everyone. Welcome back. By now, you’ve probably heard of Amber Woods’ story. It’s pretty scary because you kind of wonder to yourself, “How does a young woman with her whole life ahead of her have a disease that usually appears in people that…
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What’s Left to Eat, Doc?! – 5 Steps
I’ve noticed a lot of people have this question. And it usually comes up after being told that they can’t have any meats. They can’t have any breads or pastas or sweets. They can’t have any fats. So after effectively eliminating all three macros, the question comes, “Hey, doc, what’s left to eat?! That’s a…
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3 Ways to Challenge Weight Loss Set Point and Drive Sustainable Change
The Weight Loss Rollercoaster You did it! You put in the hard work and made harder sacrifices. You’re genuinely proud of what you accomplished. You look phenomenal, feel energetic, and it shows! Your friends are asking for your secrets. Even your doctor gives you incredible praise. Then, what inevitably happens? You step into a time…
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4 Ways to Unlock the Fortune of Food
Save, spend, share, invest. According to Sara from Michigan State University, these are the four basic ways you can handle your money. No. This article is not about personal finance. However there are striking similarities between money and food. You can create a “financial plan” with your food which will pay you “dividends” for a…
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2 Myths Dispelled: The Truth About Simple Carbohydrates and Diabetes
If you think about it, simple carbohydrates are like playdough. You can mold it into any shape you desire. You can create the soft, fluffy texture of white bread, the crisp crunch of a potato chip, or freeze it into a cool summer treat. It’s quite fun and very messy! We all have fond childhood…
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Why Did Rocky Drink Raw Eggs? Boiled Eggs Challenge Myths.
The scene is iconic! Rocky gets out of bed at 4AM. He turns on the radio and goes straight to the fridge. He cracks 5 eggs into a glass and drinks the whole thing in about 5 seconds! (I timed this on YouTube) Everybody knows what this man accomplishes with just five eggs. But this…
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Keto versus Mediterranean Diet: Which is Better
There are a lot of diets out there. Every single diet has one thing in common: they all claim to be the healthiest in some way. However not every diet is meant for everybody. Different people respond differently to different diets. And some diets can potentially be dangerous if not done under the supervision of…
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How to Use Social Media for Nutrition Advice
You made a decision that you want to get healthy and start a diet. But it seems there are as many diets as there are people in this world. And to make things more confusing, many people go on social media and show what they eat on a given diet. Theoretically, a person on a…
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The Ultimate Guide to Nutrition
The Basics of Nutrition Nutrition is actually simple. 3 macro nutrients – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats Main micro nutrients – Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes, Antioxidants Calories – the amount of stored energy a food can release. Carbohydrates ≈ 4.6 calories per gram Proteins ≈ 4.2 calories per gram Fats ≈ 9.1 calories per gram Alcohol ≈ 7…
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How to Improve Your Intuition through Gut Health
Have you ever wondered how your gut seems to dictate how you feel or the mood you’re in? We even say to one another, “I can’t explain it, but I’ve got a gut feeling about this.” We call it intuition. Your gut somehow overrides what your cognitive process is telling you. Everything looks good on…
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The Balancing Act of Diet and Exercise
What a cliche thing for the Doctor to say. To add to a cliche, it’s often ironic to take this advice from a Doctor that does not appear to follow it! We have heard it often. Diet and exercise is the way to be fit and healthy. We make it seem that we need to…
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Part 1: How to Transform Your Home Into Your Health Ally
When Your Health Goals Feel Like an Uphill Battle Wouldn’t it be nice if we didn’t have to fight uphill? Achieving our health goals is already difficult enough. Now we have to put up with something surprising. Something that should be supportive and understanding. I am talking about home. It seems family members wave their…
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How Hormones Affect Weight Loss: 6 Important Hormones for a Balanced Weight Management Strategy
What do you do when the scale won’t budge? You spent hours on the treadmill. You cut back on sweets. You focused on clean eating. You’ve worked so closely with your doctor, nutritionist, and coach so you know their life stories! You meticulously tracked your calories, macros, and lab results and made beautiful spreadsheets that…
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9 Weight Loss Myths Your Doctor Wants You To Stop Believing (2025)
We do our best and get nowhere. A new idea, product, or service promises to help you lose weight fast and give you the sexy body you’ve always wanted. Then, disappointment sets in. It is not only disappointment. We get frustrated, angry, heartbroken, and feel like failure. We lose hope until the next idea, product,…
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The Science of Weight Loss: A Coach’s Guide (From a Doctor’s Heart)
Here’s something I’ve learned from talking with people: The most powerful conversations about weight don’t start with the scale. They start with a simple question: “What’s your vision of wellness?” People come armed with their food diaries, blood glucose logs, blood pressure logs, and a list of failed diets. They wear their battle scars with…
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The Truth About Fad Diets: Why They Fail and What to Do Instead
Here’s the dirty little secret about fad diets: They work! You will get results. What kind of results? That depends on your purpose. Sometimes you need a quick fix. Other times, you need a medically approved diet. The FODMAP diet helps with SIBO and IBS.1 The ketogenic diet helped children with seizure disorders.2 Lorenzo’s oil…
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Breaking Diet Plateaus: 6 Tips From a Wellness Coach
You can do everything right, and still hit a wall. So what do you do? Some people tweak their diets. Other people shake up their exercise program. There is also advice on sleeping well, managing stress, and maintaining hydration. All these things are important to optimize body functions and create the conditions for better weight…
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SMART Nutrition Goals: Transform Your Diet in 2024
Let’s get real for a moment: We tried SMART nutrition goals. It didn’t work. We’ve heard all the advice there is about setting goals. Put your hands up if you’re confused! (Raising both my hands like I just don’t care. Oh! There’s the remote!) Here’s the thing: these pieces of advice do work. They work…
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Mindful Eating Techniques 101: 7 Powerful Ways to Transform Your Diet
“As your assignment for this week’s mindful practice, I want you to be more aware of the food you eat. Take your time to pay attention to the sights, smells, taste, and feel of every bite.” I had joined a meditation group in medical school where the school psychologist guided our weekly practice. This would…
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Overcoming Emotional Eating: A Compassionate Journey to Self-Discovery in 2024
What does a fast food drive-thru, a pint of ice cream on the couch, a bag of chips in front of the TV, treats in the break room, and demolishing a box of cookies all have in common? Answer: A hard day. If it’s been a tough day, then these comfort foods provide us with…
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10 Steps to Build Sustainable Eating Habits in 2024
Everybody instinctively knows that going on a diet seems to be the path towards a healthier life. Although many diets fail within the first year, people are quick to jump on the latest fad diet in the hopes of looking great in a swimsuit or being able to fit in that dress. Here’s the little…
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6 Tips to Intentionally Break Your Energy Blockages and Restore Balance
What is your intention? I know you are here to read about energy blocks and how to restore balance. I promise, we are getting there. Right now, take a moment to think about your intention. You might say, “Well that’s obvious. There’s a reason I clicked on your article and started reading it”. But are…
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How Qi Gong Can Improve Your Health and Your Life
There are those individuals who have tried everything conventional medicine has to offer and are now looking for alternative approaches. Of course, “convention” is determined by factors including culture, perception, and available resources. In America, conventional medicine is determined by western philosophy which finds its origin in Newtonian physics. In other words, take a pill…
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How to Choose Foods that Match Your Heart’s Vibration
If you want to know how to test your heart’s response right away, skip to the last section of this article. A quick search about the energy a food provides will reveal nutrition facts. A list of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats contained in any food you can imagine. They will even include vitamins, minerals, and…
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The Love of Heroes
These times are obviously difficult. I feel compelled to quickly say something about the staff in our hospitals today. They are absolutely wonderful! Imagine for a moment (unfortunately many don’t have to) that a loved one gets sick. It could be because of Covid-19, or it could be something completely unrelated. Either way, you are…
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The Energy of Coronavirus
We turn on the news and we always hear the latest update on how this virus works or what our leaders are doing to contain and get ahead of the pandemic or the latest count of new cases and sadly the latest count of people passing. It seems all too easy to be glued to…
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Words and Emotions Create Intention and Vibration
The simple fact of the matter is that we do not need words to pray. We need intention. So why do we use words at all? Do words serve a purpose? Does our Creator need them to understand the intention of our hearts? Surely we don’t need to explain love, compassion, and gratitude to a…
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A Physician that Prays
Would you want a physician that prays? Does it matter to you? When you shop around for the “best” doctor in his/her field, is their spirituality ever a factor in your search? I have yet to find someone that found their physician on the basis of their spiritual proclivity. People usually find a physician based…
