After being in practice for 10 years I am beginning to post my blog in an attempt to stimulate thoughts from the general public. There are so many issues in health care that need to be sifted through, and this blog will provide a perspective that will be educational. I hope to instill principles of philosophy and science, while addressing many of the common questions I get from my patients. I will touch on complex issues such as the state of our healthcare system to simple topics such as proper sleep position.

The current state of healthcare in the United States is in a crisis. We have become a “sick care” nation. Our system of care is based around treating symptoms rather than the cause of the symptoms. Patients need to take the responsibility of their well being into their own hands. What I mean by this, is that so many people have become dependant on the idea that if we develop a symptom or disease that there must be a pill, potion or lotion that will “cure” it. Wellness is about living a lifestyle that promotes prevention of disease. Lets get going in the right direction by starting with proper diet, rest and stress reduction.

I will continue to expand on these ideas in future posts and look forward to constructive and informative dialogue.