How Do You Know If Your Brain Is Hurting?

When your brain is sick you don't feel pain.

The pain of a broken arm, an injured low back, a stomachache, or migraine are all pretty obvious. These physical pains are cues to us that there is something not right. What happens when your brain is “sick” and “hurting”?   The reason you are able to sense pain in the first place is because [...]

Your Doctor Should Not Be Your Pilot

You need to take back control over your health.

Have you ever felt that your health was spinning out of control and there was nothing you could do about it?  Have you ever been told that your “only” option was a risky surgery or toxic medications?   I have been working on a little woodworking project at home the past few days.  Believe me, [...]

Is This “Healthy” Sweetener Thwarting Your Weight Loss Efforts?

Too much sugar is bad for you.  So are the multitude of artificial sweeteners on the market.

Most of us are aware of the increasing sugar consumption that is leading to increasing waistlines.  The average American today consumes 150 pounds of sugar each year!  That’s 2-3 pounds of sugar each week and 22 teaspoons of sugar every single day.  That’s a big problem especially with all the research showing that sugar is [...]

Is Your Health Worth It?

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You know, I see a lot of patient’s in my office that come in with a variety of complaints.  A few aren’t willing to make the necessary lifestyle changes to restore health, but most are willing since nothing else has worked.  Those that are committed to restoring their health are able to do so with [...]

Tips to Improve Your Sleep

Incorporating simple sleep hygiene tips into your life can improve your sleep and your health.

In the last post we discussed the impact that sleep disturbances have on our health.  In today’s post I want to share with you a list of some great tips to help you sleep.  The good news?  These tips are safe, inexpensive, and in time are really effective.  Start by adding in a couple of [...]

Trouble Sleeping?

Poor sleeping habits leads to higher inflammation and increased risk of chronic disease.

Sleeping right is a key element to the Magnificent Seven Lifestyle.  Unfortunately, for many this important task is often a difficult one.  Every day I talk to patients who have problems falling asleep, staying asleep, or being tired each morning no matter how much sleep they get.  Conventionally the options for sleep problems are prescription [...]

Four Questions All Patients Ask

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I get asked TONS of questions every day from my patients.  They understand that my primary goal is to educate them into being healthier and I welcome their questions.  Through the years there are four questions that I find that all patients ask and want to know the answer.   In this video presentation I [...]

Is Your Food Poisoning You?

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The food that you eat provides you with messages that promote either health or disease.  What you put into your mouth every single day is the single biggest contributor to whether you will enjoy the benefits of optimal health or suffer the consequences of disease.   In this video presentation we will show you: The [...]

What’s Stealing Your Health?

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Burglar alarms…motion detectors…spotlights…deadbolts…all of this to prevent thieves from breaking into our home and stealing our valuables.  However, there are 3 main thieves that are robbing you of your health and you may not even be aware of it!  Knowing what is causing your lack of health can empower you to make the changes required [...]

N.E.P. Syndrome

Like a gas gauge, some people wait until they are "full of pain" to finally start working on their health.

Every year countless Americans suffer and die as the result of this tragic syndrome.  Many woman battle hormonal imbalances each day that cause them to feel tired, bloated, sick and in pain.  Many men suffer with decreased libido, poor memory and muscle aches because of the N.E.P. Syndrome.  Chances are very good that you, and [...]