Get lost in the adventure of parenting
A long long time ago in a journey through life that was frequently interrupted by a burning in my chest. No, I am not talking about a metaphorical burning like those found in a romance novel. I woke up every day expecting to end it in crippling burning chest pain from Acid Reflux. Much like…
Is urine really sterile? I routinely hear people state that “urine is sterile” any time someone gets a little pee on them. It makes sense that something so universally stated should be questioned. So lets take a look at the evidence and hopefully get to the bottom of this one – What exactly is urine?…
There are a handful of moments in life where you are supposed to be the expert at something and the universe just wants to let you know who is in control. In July of 2021, the universe decided I could use a break. Unfortunately, that break was my ankle. As many of you know, I…
Q: Why did I all of a sudden get arthritis? I get this question quite a bit in clinical practice. Arthritis is a common issue for just about everyone at some point in their lives. There are different types of arthritis but for the sake of this discussion we will focus on the most common…
It has been a slow start to the User generated Health and Wellness category. Luckily, I have a few friends that are horrible human beings with questions they really wanted me to answer. So, with that said, here is the inaugural user based questions with answers from myself (an actual physician). User Submitted Questions: Why…
There are numerous medical studies that show a positive impact on peoples lives with the addition of a pet. For me, a dog is an essential part of growing up. It teaches responsibility and gives kids a friend who is always excited to be part of the adventure. Charlie was our Greater Swiss Mountain Dog…
From a medical standpoint, physical activity is a big deal in developing children. We want kids to utilize their bodies in a dynamic environment and encourage physical activity as a lifelong habit. Unfortunately, not every child shows the interest. This creates difficulty when trying to engage them in some type of activity. I lovingly refer…
As a physician, I feel somewhat like an expert on operating with a chronic lack of sleep. The training requirements of medical school and residency can be difficult and require functioning with little to no rest. Sleep Science is of particular interest to parents. When adding in the excitement of playing with three small kids…
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