What would a health system look like in which health was its primary goal? The prime focus would be to activate self-healing mechanisms of the body, and not just suppress symptoms with prescription medication. The word that best describes this novel way of looking…
Herbal remedies have been proven effective in reducing pain and improving function. As mentioned in previous posts, prescription medications can have side effects that prevent some patients from being able to safely use them. Thus, they may be good candidates for herbal medicines. When…
Develop ‘brain envy’. Danielle G. Amen, MD coined this term, which means to protect your head from injury by being mindful of the importance of your brain and how it serves you. He is the author of many brain books, including “Magnificent Mind at…
I have practiced physiatry for over 25 years. During that time, my practice has transformed, just as I have transformed as a person. Early in my career I cared for patients with musculoskeletal problems. A portion of these patients had pain that was persistant.…