There are several new medical practice models out there and I wanted to explain a few of them and how my practice has elements of each of them. I have blended these concepts to best serve my patients in a sustainable way. I also recognize that by taking care of myself, I will continue to [...]
I smiled. The sky was cloudy. There was a hint of humidity in the air. Birds were singing above our heads. We set up the table with water bottles, a sign-in and pedometers to give away. The blood pressure cuff sat on the bench with the hanging banner behind that read “Walk with a Doc.” [...]
As this year comes to an end, I am reflecting upon many aspects of 2013. One of them is the information I have been reading about and how it has shaped and reinforced my integrative medical approach. As I look back on my twitter feed, it shows some of what intrigued me and information I [...]
Perhaps the healing of the world rests on just this sort of shift in our way of seeing, a coming to know that in our suffering and in our joy we are connected to one another with unbreakable and compelling human bonds. In that knowing all of us become less vulnerable and alone. The heart, [...]
“God heals. The physician takes the fee.” – Ben Franklin This is one of my favorite quotes. It really sets the stage for what seems like a conflict of interest in having a private practice in Integrative Medicine. And whenever we do something different or new, we are taking a risk. It is not [...]
Once again my mind is buzzing about the future of the healthcare marketplace and thus the future of medicine in the US after attending a talk last week on the topic. It gave great perspective on the financial tensions of our larger economic liabilities in the US and how that bottom line will shape the [...]
I want to speak up about influenza and the current outbreak in the US. There are lots of places to get information. But it seems there isn’t a great summary that combines the approaches. It can be confusing. It’s kind of a big deal, especially if you’re the one missing a week or two of [...]
I recently watched this amazing TED Talk by Amy Cuddy about how your body language shapes who you are, and I find it a great place to share my thoughts on Halloween. Here we are, in the shadow of Superstorm Sandy, with many people still without electricity and so much damage done to the Northeast [...]