The Magic Number: 10,000

The Magic Number: 10,000

Have you ever wondered if it is really necessary for doctors to go through a minimum of 11 years of training to be able to practice their field of medicine?  I’m not going to lie- I have.  After reading Malcolm Gladwell’s, Outliers, I realize again the value in the...
Preventive Medicine

Preventive Medicine

Preventive Medicine refers to preventing medical illness and disease instead of treating a disease after it exists.  I continue to be amazed at how many patients I see a day who are physically suffering from diseases that can be prevented (referred to as primary...
How Do You Define Being Healthy?

How Do You Define Being Healthy?

What does it mean to you to be healthy?  When so many are concerned with “being healthy,” perhaps it would be beneficial to take a look at what that actually is.  Is it merely being free from any disease or ailments?  Is it freedom from any physical suffering? Does it...