Urinalysis in patient care
Urinalysis, or testing of the urine, has ancient origins dating back to the time of Hippocrates and beyond. Although we have evolved in our...
Sourdough starters
Everyone loves a fresh slice of warm sourdough bread. But what is the science behind that crisp and chewy baked good? The main foundation...
Plan for health during the holidays
It’s not always so clear-cut – or easy to follow-through – but being healthy and improving one’s quality of life can be summed up...
“Medicare Advantage”
TV is flooded these days with commercials encouraging everyone to sign up for Medicare Advantage(MA). What is MA and why are they doing this?
First...
Practicing Gratitude
I love Thanksgiving. I love preparing the food all day and enjoying it while sitting around a table with some of the people I...
“Stay Safe Out There”
I learned a lot of statistics back in medical school, many of which are outdated and long since forgotten. A few still haunt me,...
Bloodless Joints?
How much blood flows through your joints? Would you be surprised if I told you “None”?
That’s right! Inside the joint there is a clear,...
Your gastrointestinal system – no reason to be grossed out!
A common lament I hear from my patients as they try to discuss a real concern they have about their body: “I’m sorry; this...
“Get your eyes checked!”
If you ever played baseball, you may have been told to “keep your eye on the ball.” When batting, a baseball player is taught...
“Differences matter”
Aristotle is said to have referred to the female as a mutilated male, and this philosophy seems to have carried forward into much more...