First Project Revive Walk

First Project Revive Walk

We had a great first walk yesterday afternoon as a part of Project Revive.  Thank you to all of the BrookeMD team, their kids and our patients who came out to join us on a beautiful day to walk the Aldridge Creek Greenway!  Beyond the physical activity of getting in a...
Restarting my Blog

Restarting my Blog

It’s been almost 3 years since I last posted on my blog. Three  years ago, I became a partner at Gleneagles Family Medicine. Shortly after, our senior partner retired leaving Dr. Carter and I as co-partners.  I found out Dr. Howard was leaving 1 week before I...

Swine Flu in Birmingham, AL

I’m working at the health department this month and swine flu is certainly continuing to circulate in Jefferson County.  See your doctor if you have fever > 100 with cough and/or sore throat.  The only treatment are anti-virals (like Tamiflu) which do not cure...
How Much TV Do you Watch a Day?

How Much TV Do you Watch a Day?

According to a recent study by Nielson, the average American watches about 5 hours of TV per day or 153 hours per month.  That’s almost 160 hours per month – equivalent to another 40 hour work week.  In a 65 year life, that person will have spent 9 years watching...
Makeover Your Kitchen

Makeover Your Kitchen

Wanting to make over your body?  The best place to start is your kitchen.  Good nutrition is in part about knowing which foods are good to eat but it may be more about altering lifestyle habits.  Even if you know what’s good to eat, if those foods are not around, you...