I am sad about something. A patient told me that she had spoken to her 82-year old grandmother in France recently. She found out grandma was at a point where she no longer has the desire to live because she is experiencing excruciating back pain. Surgery from a few years ago was not effective. Meds […]
Everyone is searching for the fountain of youth these days. Whether it’s collagen injections, colostrum pills or Viagra, the search for the secret to youthful looks and an active life appears to be a lifelong one for baby boomers. Certainly some of these powerful potions, pills and lotions are effective in reducing the outward appearance […]
Do you have your daily schedule fine-tuned down to the second? Do you plan and strategize ways to fit the most into your day so that you get your kids to school on time, yourself to work, the clothes to the cleaners, and maybe squeeze in lunch with a friend? Should you get stuck in […]
We all know some people who get sick all the time. They’re just getting over one thing when here comes the next round of illness. We also know people who just seem to be full of energy. Those people never get sick or so it seems. What are the key differences between these North and […]
A patient, Jennifer, asked me how often I get adjusted. I replied, “At least twice a month if not more. And I will do so for the rest of my life.” She looked puzzled when I suggested everyone should get adjusted at least once a month for life. “Well, I wouldn’t go to a physical […]
The following article was written by Jane Brody, Health Editor of the New York Times. The causes of bone loss can be related to genetics, hormones, diet, fitness level, damage from the spine from wear and tear, and auto-immune diseases to name just a few. Regardless of the cause, my personal belief is that people […]
It turns out “stand up straight” isn’t just good advice from your mother. Aging experts increasingly believe posture is, in some cases, an indicator of how well you will age. They suggest seniors in particular, who sometimes begin to stoop or shuffle as they grow older, should be more aware of their body alignment and […]
Imagine waking up one morning with a frozen shoulder where you couldn’t move your upper arm more than a few inches in any direction. How much would that impact your ability to do your job? How much would that affect your ability to drive your car or even to dress yourself? How much would that […]
