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Gambling means that we take risky actions for the desired result. What is the desired outcome for our health? It is not having someone change your diaper for the last five or ten years of your life. It is about … Continue reading
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A poster I used to have hanging on my wall when I was a young Naval Aviator stated – “Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of … Continue reading
We do not know what we do not know. How can we begin to improve heart health if we do not know what causes heart disease? Do not make any changes to your lifestyle without consulting your physician first, especially … Continue reading
The standard Complete Blood Count (CBC) blood test that many of us get routinely can predict the severity and mortality of certain diseases, COVID-19 being one of them. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/complete-blood-count CBC Blood Test One of the tests performed when a patient … Continue reading
I had my annual physical today and ecstatic. Indulge me for a couple of moments. All medical and laboratory tests were good with a couple of blood tests just marginally outside normal ranges. I wrote the bestselling book, The Joy … Continue reading
I am a researcher – not a doctor. I research the human body at the cellular level looking for cause and effect relationships. You cannot solve a health problem by treating symptoms, you must treat the cause of the problem. … Continue reading
Most of us take our health for granted. We don’t hurt. Therefore nothing is wrong with us. Almost every disease begins with chronic low-level inflammation. This is at the cellular level. We can’t feel it. Most of the time we … Continue reading
I believe in preventive health care. As a result, I have additional tests done with my annual physical. One life-saving blood test that everyone should consider is the C-reactive protein (CRP) test. CRP is a protein synthesized by your liver. CRP … Continue reading
Blood pressure, the silent killer, is something all of us must track regularly. Why? Your ‘normal’ high blood pressure in the 120-139 range for systolic pressure increases your risk for stroke by 71% and for heart attack by 50% compared … Continue reading
How many times do we tell ourselves that we can have that extra cookie or drumstick? We can make up for our temporary discretion later by exercising or not eating. Many of us believe we can correct some bad food … Continue reading