We live in New England, but instead of cheering for the Boston Celtics, my son rocked a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey for years. How brazen! Life Is Basketball The truth is I will always root for his team, and he will for mine. That is what family is all about, or at least that is what...
The media sends mixed messages about caffeine. One day, deaths are blamed on caffeinated energy drinks. The next, coffee decreases the risk for diabetes. Like anything in life, the truth is not black or white. Arming yourself with information can guide you towards decisions that best meet your needs and lifestyle. How Much Caffeine Is...
Gren Wells succeeds in her directorial debut The Road Within not just because of her amazing script but because she put her heart into the film. When she introduced the film at the LA Film Festival, she showed everyone just that. First, she asked if anyone in the audience ever swore. The audience roared. Then she asked...
The night my grandmother passed away, I took my dog outside for a walk. My Late Night Visitor As I opened the front door, I caught a movement at the corner of my eye. A red cardinal sat perched on a vine that wound its way through the slats on my porch. His color beamed bright...
Is the glass half empty or half full? Trick question. The glass is ALWAYS full. Literally, it’s half liquid and half air. Every square inch of that glass is full of something. The Gratitude List The trick is to be thankful for the things you have. That’s where a gratitude list can come in handy....
They say you can never have too much of a good thing. That said, there has been concern in the media about calcium supplements and an increased risk for heart disease. What is Calcium? Calcium is an essential nutrient for the body. Many people think of it for maintaining healthy teeth and bones, but it is a workhorse...
American Detox was first published on KevinMD on May 26, 2016 Let’s get this straight. I am a doctor but I didn’t cause the opioid epidemic. That is not exactly what you hear in the media these days. After all, doctors use their prescription pads and someone must be to blame. The Opioid Epidemic The...
I was at the local bookstore in line at the cafe. An elderly couple stood ahead of me in line. Between the two of them, they ordered two cups of coffee. One Cup or Two Before the barista could pour a cup, the wife leaned over and whispered in her husband’s ear. He put his hand...
Every day a patient asks his primary care provider for antibiotics. It is quite understandable. No one likes to get sick. Not only does it feel terrible, but everyone has places to go and people to see. It is no wonder people look for a quick fix. Unfortunately, antibiotics are not always the answer. We Live in...
