The obesity epidemic is reaching an all-time high. It’s no surprise why – the fitness industry pushing expensive diets and intense workouts, combined with limited access to affordable health care options, makes it difficult for people to ma…
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The teacher who changed my life through reading
It is near summer now as I write this brief narrative. This time of year, when I turn on my car radio, I sometimes hear various individuals talking about summer reading, past or present. These programs got me thinking about Percy Holmes, or the late Pe…
Revaluating mental health assessments: It’s not just the patient you should consider
I believe that mental health care is one of the most underrated areas in health care. Mental illness is an epidemic plaguing virtually every corner of the world. While great strides have been made in identifying and treating mental disorders, particula…
Breaking down barriers: How technology is improving diabetes management in underserved communities
Despite advancements in health information technology (HIT), the prevalence of diabetes in the United States continues to be high and is the seventh leading cause of death. Diabetes management in underserved communities has challenges concerning health…
Yoga and self-care won’t cure my Crohn’s disease
Inflation and rising interest rates have given way to a record high of $930.6 billion in credit card debt. I am among many people who have gone into credit card debt by spending too much on health and wellness. Several years ago, I was diagnosed with C…
What causes fainting and how to prevent it during needle procedures
Fainting, or syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness when the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen. Many things, including dehydration, low blood sugar, or anxiety, can cause it. As all doctors know, a common trigger for fainting is seeing blood …
Healing through love and spirituality
As I write this, a friend from my church is going through terrible setbacks as he awaits a new heart. He has been lovingly supported during his lengthy trials by church members. They visit him in the hospital and at home and support his wife with meals…
Lifestyle change: the forgotten solution in health care
Lifestyle change is a first-line treatment for many diseases. However, change is inherently challenging. This difficulty is exacerbated by a lack of lifestyle change “breakthroughs,” whereas multiple pharmaceutical breakthroughs have occurr…
Breaking the cycle of childhood obesity
Every specialty has its burden, and pediatric endocrinology’s is obesity. Primary care providers refer because they or the child’s parents suspect the cause is hormonal. It almost never is. The overly adipose child invariably has, using old…
The holistic solution to obesity: Addressing mind, body, and behaviors for lasting weight loss
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro. These names have entered our common parlance within the last year via news articles, television stories, and celebrity exposes. Everyone from Hollywood to your neighbor seems to be on medication for weight loss or trying to f…
