In The Psychology of Money, author Morgan Housel wrote that wealth is what you don’t see. The outward signs we take for wealth—things like cars, watches, or houses—are not always what they seem. In fact, they may be signs of financial trouble. Creating wealth, it turns out, is far less interesting. It’s the luxury… Continue reading →
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How I Never Get Sick
People often say to me, “You never get sick!” This is true. I haven’t been meaningfully sick for years. No colds or flu. Haven’t missed a day of work…well, ever, I think. Never is a big word, of course. The truth is a little more nuanced (more on that below.) And I wasn’t always this… Continue reading →
Every Season is Prevention Season
No one wants to think about prevention in the summertime. Who wants to worry about heart disease at the cottage? Or cut back on drinks on a long weekend? Who wants to contemplate diabetes on the dock or the extra handful of chips? I’ll tell you who: my 53-year-old body. She’s not having any of… Continue reading →
Why We Love B12 Shots!
Vitamin B12 plays many essential roles in your body. It’s involved in red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis, energy metabolism, and keeping your nervous system running. Without it, your body can’t work properly! As we age, however, it’s more common to be B12 deficient. Worse still, it’s sneaky! The symptoms of B12 deficiency range widely from cognitive problems to balance issues or weakness. They can happen… Continue reading →
Forever is a Long Time
There’s an old joke that goes something like this: A woman hears of a wise doctor who holds the secret to eternal life. She travels to a distant land and arranges a private audience. “Doctor,” she says, “I have heard you hold the secret to life without aging. Please–I must know it.” The doctor nods… Continue reading →
Your Body: Can You Kind AND Honest?
I had an interesting interaction with a friend recently. We were chatting at a party, and I made a comment to the effect of I’m just too fat right now. My friend was mortified. She rushed to my defense, one woman supporting another. “Don’t say that about yourself,” she admonished, “you’re beautiful!” In many ways,… Continue reading →
Finding Health Means Finding Enough
Today is Earth Day, when we rally around environmental protection and climate action. This year’s theme is a call to reduce plastics for the sake of human and planetary health. The Earth is shockingly resilient. Like your body, it has an innate ability to heal. Both can tolerate a remarkable amount of abuse, toxins, and… Continue reading →
The Good Fast Comes Slow
We want everything to be fast. Same-day delivery. Instant pain relief. Three-minute workouts. Fast food, quick solutions, immediate gratification. The problem with fast, however, is that it can make things worse. The three-minute workout gives you license to eat the fast food. The same-day delivery encourages you to one-click shop. The shopping drives up your… Continue reading →
You Don’t Need a Referral
Here’s the situation. We are an aging population–and we are not aging well. Chronic disease is on the rise–and it’s intensive and expensive to treat. There are not enough people going into healthcare to fill the growing need. You’ve heard the stories of people waiting in the ER for hours and patients lying in hallways…. Continue reading →
You Can Do Hard Things
When I reflect on my 20+ years of practice, it’s interesting how my approach has changed. In my early years, I would give my patients more “rope.” I’d work with them to find ways to easily incorporate change. If they didn’t like something or found it too hard, I’d offer a different approach. That made… Continue reading →