Sleep apnea is often written off as no big deal or not even thought of at all. Approximately 25% of men and 10% of women have sleep apnea and even more don’t realize it. While it is true that obesity is a contributing factor you can have sleep apnea even [...]
Fear is a very real response that has several components. As COVID ramps back up I am hearing more and more fear and here are a few observations: o Fear can control you o Fear can dictate a whole nation o Common sense gets thrown out the window with fear [...]
If you have ever had one too many alcoholic drinks you have most likely experienced a hangover. The definition of hangover is different for each individual but typically include headaches, fatigue, nausea and impaired attention. Gender, weight and genetics play a big role in how we metabolize alcohol. Supposedly, 5-25% [...]
Parkinson’s disease affects approximately 1 million individuals and these numbers are expected to increase. Over the past 25 years the incidence of Parkinson’s has increased by 22% for the world and 116% for China. Most of you are familiar with the tremor associated with Parkinson’s but many people miss the [...]
By now you have heard about all the different strains of COVID-19. I know you are probably tired of thinking about this but it is important to revisit this as a different strain is sweeping across the country. When COVID-19 first hit the United States in December 2020 the majority [...]
Summer is suddenly here and with an Oklahoma vengeance of high heat index. It is easy to get overheated with this type of heat and you need to know the signs of a heat stroke but more importantly how to prevent one. I recall an incident when I was in [...]
Cellulite and skin laxity are two of the most troubling issues as we age. Men and women have different collagen structures which is why women have a higher tendency toward cellulite than men. I know – not fair! In addition, as our skin thins there is a higher tendency toward [...]
By now, I am sure you have heard the term “Covid Long Hauler”. This is the name being used to describe a multitude of lingering symptoms that can occur in some individuals who have had Covid. In addition, I am seeing more and more people who have lingering post-covid vaccine [...]
I am wrapping up our April sexual appreciation month and it wouldn’t be complete without really discussing intimacy. Most people feel like intimacy is really just about sex but it is so much more. In fact there are four different types of intimacy and only one of them includes sex [...]
If you want a better sex life then we need to reimagine date night….. Ladies, how many of you would agree that sex is on the bottom of a never-ending to-do list (if it is on the list at all)? I cannot tell you how many times a woman will [...]
