I hate to end the week with sad news, but the best way to avoid tragedy is to increase awareness. One of our fellow Michigan kids recently had to undergo a double-lung transplant due to lung injuries from vaping. Terrible. According to the article, “the CDC reported there had been …
Today is an important and special day. Although, some of us might be a bit detached from its significance, many others are acutely and powerfully aware. To those of you who have served or are loved ones of someone who has served, thank you so very much. The people of …
Yesterday I wrote about the importance of writing down inspirational ideas that come to mind. Whether you end up acting on it or not, at least you will have a record of what it was in the first place! Today, I wanted to expand this out a little more – …
I’ve written before about how sugar and sugary drinks are basically toxic to kids (and adults). And it’s true. One of the best things that you can do for your children is keep them away from excessive and needless sugar. (Halloween, anyone? 🙂 ) But one of the other CRUCIAL …
Last week we started to hear about this scary Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the news. There have been an increasing number of cases in Michigan and elsewhere – and several have been fatal. These sorts of news headlines can have a sensationalism to them that can get people pretty …
Ok, guys, this post isn’t for you. Unless, of course, there are any women in your life whom you love, then maybe you’d want to read on, too. As I’ve written before, a primary care doc is ideally supposed to be like Valvoline or your local auto shop – for …
When the e-cigarettes were introduced, many in the medical world though that this would be a good thing. We hoped that these new devices would help people get off of the cigarettes – which are known to cause awful diseases like emphysema and cancer. Vaping can’t be worse than cigarettes, …
In my last post, I suggested that there may be some utility in viewing our lives like those of video game characters. Funny thought, I know. In video games, you usually cannot take on the tougher battles and puzzles until you have gained experience and leveled up your character’s skills …
For many of us, Labor Day means little more than a holiday that marks the beginning of the school year and the end of summer. Like many of our holidays and traditions, somehow the meaning has been lost. In fact, I had to do a little research for this post, …
A few of my recent posts have addressed some of the things that patients might say to their doctors and how doctors may interpret them. “I’ve tried everything…” “I know my body…” And, please understand, my intention here is not to create insecurity or paranoia about how patients interact with …