What does it take to live longer? Here is what the science says: 1. A high V02 max equates to decreased mortality over time. In layman’s terms, the better your body is able to get oxygen into your system during exercise the longer you will live. This means having healthy lungs and a strong heart. (Don’t […]
adaptability
Keeping It Simple
In the current climate, it is hard to find answers about how to be healthy. You can always find competing ideas and opinions on just about every issue. If you go to “Dr. Google” to look for a simple and concise answer, you are more likely to be overwhelmed by information and leave confused and […]
Credit Where Credit is Due
Let me tell you a secret… Doctors get too much credit for their patients getting well. How well does a procedure or medication work on a cadaver? I know this seems like a weird point to make but stick with me here. What is the difference between a cadaver and you and me? The cadaver […]
Pathogen vs. Host
On October 17 at 5:04 pm a 6.9 magnitude earthquake rocked central California along the San Andreas fault system. This earthquake was captured on the live broadcast of the 1989 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics. This natural disaster caused 63 deaths, injured 3,800 more, and caused an estimated 6 billion […]
What to Believe
WHAT TO BELIEVE… If you have been paying attention (who hasn’t?) surely you’ve come across a myriad of different opinions and theories about what is happening. Some are wild and easily dismissed, some seem to be rooted in sound reasoning, and some appear factual and undeniable. You may have discovered these theories on Facebook, on […]
Want to Change Your Health? Change Your Perspective
Do you want to change your health? It all starts with changing your perspective. No, I’m not going to give you mantras or affirmations, nor am I going to tell you just think positive. What I will do is point out something that guides how we make decisions about our health that is right in […]
