Every time we go to the doctor’s office one of the first things they do is check our blood pressure. And when they do, we get a kind of report card with 2 numbers. The first number is always higher than the second number. So much emphasis seems to be placed on those two numbers…
CDC guidelines indicate that people over 75 years of age in Phase 1 B and the people between the ages of 65 to 74 in Phase 1 C should be among the first to receive the covid-19 vaccination. You can see the guidelines here. Why has this been an established guideline? These individuals are considered…
You sacrificed a lot to be here. Took time off work, which means you’re not making any money. Dropped the kids off, or maybe you needed to bring them along because no one was available to babysit. You haggled with your insurance company. You may not have had insurance for a long time and now…
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the health care disparities experienced by minorities in our population. It is important to take note of those things. It’s important to take note of the fact that African-Americans are disproportionately suffering from Covid-19. But not just from Covid-19. Minorities are more likely to suffer from the…
A Virus Humanizes Us A lot has been going on recently. It just seems like there has been a perfect storm that has reached a breaking point. We have covid that has been going on for months now. Everybody has been extremely frustrated with the regulations and quarantine. Everybody’s been cooped up in their houses…
These times are obviously difficult. I feel compelled to quickly say something about the staff in our hospitals today. They are absolutely wonderful! Imagine for a moment (unfortunately many don’t have to) that a loved one gets sick. It could be because of Covid-19, or it could be something completely unrelated. Either way, you are…
We turn on the news and we always hear the latest update on how this virus works or what our leaders are doing to contain and get ahead of the pandemic or the latest count of new cases and sadly the latest count of people passing. It seems all too easy to be glued to…
Spring is in the air! Parts of the country are beginning to warm up. People are looking forward to going out. Not only that, there are holidays to celebrate! Yesterday was such a day! It was sunny and high 70’s. People were out in droves walking around, getting exercise, and generally having a good time…
Taking a Moment to Step Back There’s no doubt. The Panic Button is hit! Media coverage seems to forecast doom and gloom. And our collective consciousness has apparently fixated on a single term: Coronavirus/Covid 19. As a result, self-preservation and survival instincts kick in. We do not fear what we do not know. But we…
Why are we so confused about food? How did we lose touch with our own bodies and forget what wholesome food actually feels like when we eat? Do you believe that energy drink is healthy for you because the label says it’s made from organic ingredients? Do you think that a loaf of bread is…