With all the national media attention regarding measles, I wanted to bring this to the forefront and discuss the statistics, symptoms, complications and the guidelines on whether or not you need a booster vaccine (per CDC). Current measles cases have reached around 700 in 25 states with Texas reporting the [...]
If you are having trouble having regular bowel movements less than 3 times a week or they are difficult to pass and have hard stools then you are constipated. I know, not a glamorous topic but so many people have this issue! Chronic constipation is indicative of a potentially larger [...]
Spring is here and shorts and bathing suit weather is just around the corner. It’s not too late to target those pesky 10-15 pounds but you need to start NOW! The key to weight loss is identifying your own personal . You are unique and your metabolism is doing its’ [...]
I want to bring the topic of plaque formation front and center as we start scheduling for our quarterly MCG (multifunction cardiogram) testing (see below for more information on this). Let’s not forget that when I say plaque formation, I am not just talking about in your heart. Vascular disease [...]
One of my mother’s favorite times of the year was spring as all the blooms emerged from their winter’s sleep. She particularly loved redbud trees because the blooms are so vibrant against the backdrop of brown trees that have not started to wake up. I always think of her in [...]
When I first meet a patient, I always ask about bleeding gums and root canals because I am listening for potential areas of chronic disease. The responses I get are often are: Yes, my gums bleed but only when I floss I had a root canal and they had to [...]
We have all heard the phrase “when life gives you lemons you make lemonade”. However, when I am in the midst of a lemon time the last thing I want to do is squeeze a bunch of lemons and figure out how much sugar to add! I know, I know [...]
I feel like the title of this email should be labeled as a public service announcement! SOOO many people are sick and they are just pushing through running around literally exposing everyone around them. I know, I know since covid we are kind of over testing but at least most [...]
I know many people raving about how great cold plunges are and I found myself pushing back and saying no way. I am the type of person that takes forever to get into a cool swimming pool and get a shiver just thinking about it so how in the world [...]
Having just returned from a retreat evaluating brain waves and the impact different modalities had on them it seemed seamless to explore the theta chamber right here in OKC. When I found out it involved spinning in a pod my first reaction was… no way am I getting in that [...]
