Archive for 2014
Happy Father’s Day!
I thought the last three weeks were horrendous at work. I had little time to exercise except for the weekends that I was not on call. I skipped lunch many…
Read MoreMarital Harmony Restored – Musings on a Smart Toilet
Recently in the WSJ there was an article referencing the popularity of the “smart” toilet AKA the Toto Washlet. Since I am a gastroenterologist, this article was of great interest.…
Read MoreJune Health News – The News is Bad for Red Meat and Soda, Good for Seafood and Veggies
1. Red Meat Consumption and the Increased Risk of Breast Cancer: Women, how much red meat do you eat a week? For years, many scientists have tried to link red…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Exercise – Rocky Mountain High
Fortunately for me, my daughter opted to go to Colorado to celebrate her college graduation, giving me the opportunity to visit there for the first time, as well. In Rocky…
Read MoreKeeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy and Strong
Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy and Strong You can do many things to keep your children’s teeth healthy and strong. Make sure they have a healthy diet, brush every day…
Read MoreAre You Burned Out? Beyond the Rat Race…
Lately, I have witnessed many professionals who have retired early or taken prolonged breaks from work. There are quite a few physicians I know who have done this already and…
Read MoreMenopause 2014: An Update from the American College of Physicians Annual Meeting 2014
Although the existence of “Andropause” is very controversial in the medical community, there is no doubt that every woman goes through menopause, whether surgically induced or as a natural consequence…
Read MoreWheatberry – a true whole grain
It’s BBQ season, so I’ll be posting some great healthy side dishes to go along with whatever you might be tossing on the grill. This wheatberry salad is one of…
Read MoreI Have Ticks In My Colon?!
Well, not ticks, but ‘tics’ – or diverticuli. What are tics, anyway? This is a question that I am often asked following a colonoscopy when they are commonly found. Diverticuli…
Read MoreMore May Health News…
1. More patients will die from pancreatic cancer than from breast or prostate or lung cancer. My mother in law Dr. Cathy Wilfert was a medical student at Harvard University…
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