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From Back Pain to Insomnia: The Secret To Remembering What Your HealthCare...

This is one of  those posts that may leave some of you saying . . . . duh, I know THAT! It’s the simplest thing to do and the easiest thing to overlook.  Chances are good that if you’re seeing your...

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This, That and The Other Thing

I was at the dentist today getting my teeth cleaned and the hygienist and I were chatting about our kids.  We were talking about how, at a certain point, it does no good to strategize for them –...

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Can We Talk??

Have you ever been out to lunch with someone and they ask you a question when your mouth is full?  What do you do?  If you’re like most people, you probably never thought about this – and I wouldn’t...

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The Rant Edition: No One Gets to Steal Your Health!

As a Jewish Mother, let’s just say I fit the stereotype of overprotective quite nicely.   Though I know there are some things that are better left unsaid, the frustrated lawyer in me sometimes gets...

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Why It’s Important To Get A Second Opinion

I know how hard it can be to get that FIRST opinion when you’re not feeling well. Perhaps you’re finally willing to accept that something is wrong and you need help. Or, maybe you’re so sick that you...

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Case Study: The First Step When You Wonder Whether You’ve Got the Right...

Note:  This is the first in a series of case studies about how to figure out if you’ve got the right healthcare provider for your needs.  This case study talks about how to work with those unsettling...

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What To Do When You Have A Low Pain Tolerance

“Once you see a pattern, you can’t un-see it.  Trust me.  I’ve tried.  But when the same truth keeps repeating itself, it’s hard to pretend that it’s just a coincidence.” - Brene Brown from The Gifts...

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Episode 2: What Does Survivor South Pacific Have to Do With Your Health? Read...

I’m a huge fan of Survivor and, for those of you who don’t know, they just began a new season.  There are many reasons I love this show but one of the biggest is that there are some valuable life...

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I Have a Dream: Healthcare Consumers and Providers Unite!!!!

We can all pretty much agree that the health care system is broken. Whether you are a patient, a provider or staff member things are not running smoothly these days. Administrative headaches with...

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Patient Power Goes Live At Full Spectrum Family Medicine

Please join me as I hold this workshop at Full Spectrum Family Medicine -  learn how to accurately and quickly track what’s going on with you so you can feel better quicker. Drum roll. . . . . . . . ....

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