I have heard so many different approaches and recommendations regarding isolation and when to be released from isolation. Many businesses have created policies requiring their employees to have three negative tests before returning to work. Recent studies have looked at these issues and the CDC has adjusted their recommendations. You [...]
I know the last thing you want to talk about is COVID but we need to revisit this as the numbers climb and climb. It’s amazing how we shut down our state for an average 300 cases a day (in OK) and now we are in the thousands a day. [...]
We all have times when we get stuck in a negative rut and need to change directions. Maybe you feel chained to it. It can be anything. For example, smoking, alcohol, negative thinking, addiction to facebook, addiction to ???? Basically, it is any daily habit you have that is not [...]
Internet usage has increased significantly over the years. Hard to imagine that in 1995 only 16 million people were using the internet and now an estimated 4.9 billion in 2020. COVID increased internet shopping, googling and with so many people working from home there is more and more difficulty of [...]
When our country state shut down due to COVID, it was no surprise that liquor sales went up. We are now going into our 7th month since shut down (yes, can you believe that?) and I bet if I pulled sales records at the liquor stores, sales are even higher [...]
It is easy to get stuck and enormously difficult to get “un-stuck”, especially when it comes to your health. In discussing a patients weight loss goals this week she had a very insightful realization…until she commits to whatever she is doing she will not have results. Sounds simple but it’s [...]
Should you get the flu vaccine this year? I am getting this million dollar question/crystal ball question over and over so I thought I would share some information I have found on this topic. As most of you know, I am not an anti-vaccine person but do consider the risks [...]
As October rolls in, the think pink campaign of breast cancer awareness abounds. Due to the efforts of many organizations the Pink Ribbon is probably one of the most recognized symbols. Ads reminding women to get their mammogram and do a monthly breast exam prod early detection, because yes it [...]
Depression and low mood is at an all time high with the isolation, fear and worries associated with COVID. I read this newsletter from Dr. Chris Duroy, psychologist at Oklahoma Heart Hospital, who addressed this very issue and it was spot on so I had to share! Please read this [...]
I am amazed at the number of patients who come in not feeling well and when I go thru their symptoms they have major gut issues that they have just lived with for many years and just adapted to considering it as normal. Your gut is in trouble if you [...]
