Do you know why third shift is nicknamed the “graveyard shift”? It is a grim name for a shift but unfortunately, it accurately depicts what happens to those on it. There is a greater incidence of heart attack and a general decrease in life expectancy for those who work it for extended years. Why? Because [...]
Spoiler alert: this lesson ends with a full recovery. In June my mother, Sito (Lebanese for grandmother) had a stroke. Fortunately, she lives with my sister and my nephew recognized the issue and took her immediately to the Cleveland Clinic. Literally in under 40 minutes from the time of the stroke, they had a shot [...]
I had a patient who came in for a follow up visit and he complained that he wasn’t feeling any better after the first visit. I reminded him that the arthritis in his back took 30 years to get there so I asked him to give me a week per decade to get better. Then [...]
I can’t tell you what an absolute honor it is serving all of you wonderful people. The last few weeks, the genuine love we have felt after I shared the passing of my friend and of Mrs. Sap has been heart warming. I know my notes to you are non traditional as far as newsletters go. We [...]
Have you watched the Packers or Badgers lately? Ugh! Talk about depressing! Hey listen, I know I grew up in Cleveland (Ohio that is!) and I know how to suffer with the best of them when it comes to sports! Try growing up rooting for the Browns, Indians, and Cavs. Yikes! I have learned some [...]
Let's talk medicine. Sometimes people assume chiropractors are against medicine. That is so not true! Here is my stance: I am against an overuse of medicine. I do not agree in medication to get a blood value down, but yet nothing being done to address the underlying cause. This happens a lot with cholesterol, high blood [...]
I often talk about adversity and health. About how thankful we should be for the gifts we have been given, our souls’ journey and living up to our potential. Today is a day that encompasses so many of those messages. Today is World Down Syndrome Day. I have a two first cousin’s with Down syndrome. [...]
We are excited to offer high quality, wholesome grains to purchase through our office. You can click here to see what we can offer and call the office to place your order. Payment is due at the time you put your order in. We are highlighting the organic oats this month and three delicious recipes so keep [...]
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” — Irish Proverb I don’t know about you, but I love the spring ahead to Daylight Savings Time! The extended light part…the getting used to the sleep loss, well that can take a couple weeks. Sleep loss is the real [...]
I’m baaaack! Yes, I was gone last week and Dr. Jean covered for me. I was visiting my son in college at the University of Colorado for a few days, then I went to ski with several friends at Copper Mountain. The picture above is a shadow selfie while on the chairlift. The chairlift is [...]
