Should everyone be wearing masks to combat the spread of the COVID19 pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2? Many people remain very confused as to whether or not they should be wearing a mask to minimize the … continue reading

Should everyone be wearing masks to combat the spread of the COVID19 pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2? Many people remain very confused as to whether or not they should be wearing a mask to minimize the … continue reading
Far too many people are not exercising at the very time it has it could have its greatest payoff. It’s at times like these when exercise is more important than ever. Failing to exercise when … continue reading
Sleep is required by all living beings to remain healthy. Poor sleep leads to poor health. It is time to actively pursue sleep, much like we actively pursue exercise. Despite the importance, we are a … continue reading
“EVERYTHING WE DO BEFORE A PANDEMIC WILL SEEM ALARMIST. EVERYTHING WE DO AFTER WILL SEEM INADEQUATE” – Michael Leavitt Why are we writing this? The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a point where containment is no … continue reading
Resistance or strengthening exercise is important for so many reasons. Leg exercises are even more important than upper extremity exercises. For runners, an exercise program can help minimize the risk of overuse injury. For athletes … continue reading
The cost of surgical complications is extraordinarily high. We can look at this in two ways. The cost to the healthcare system and the cost to the patients. Both pay dearly for surgical complications that … continue reading
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent health issue. Despite a diagnosis of arthritis of the knee, the majority of you can live an active, happy life. But you’ve heard awful phrases used to describe … continue reading
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of pain, lost productivity, and disability. Knee OA hurts. And quite often, it hurts a lot. Osteoarthritis of the knee has been increasing in terms of the percentage … continue reading
Whole food plant-based diets have helped many of our patients achieve health and weight goals that have eluded them for decades. None of those patients initially thought that the transition to a plant-based diet would … continue reading