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Nine years ago, I wrote a prescription for myself and my family.  It was for one of the most powerful and effective medicines there is. The prescription was for a puppy… Her name was Raya, and back then, she was just 8 weeks old. A Vizsla puppy with paws too big for her body and an endless supply of curiosity. Raya is nearly nine now. She’s calmer. Wiser. Still joyful. And still one of the most reliable pieces of “medicine” in our home. A dog is a bona fide prescription for lower stress, better moods, and more time outdoors. …
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I hear about this more often than you’d think. Someone opens their feed and realizes a friend has quietly disappeared. No message. No explanation. Just gone. And even though it happens online, it triggers a very real emotional response. For many people, getting unfriended feels like a small rejection they weren’t prepared for. It really doesn’t matter which platform you use. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok… the emotional circuitry is the same. Losing or removing a connection online hits a surprisingly deep part of the brain. Why it feels like a breakup Social media used to be a side thing. Now…
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This article may be a bit controversial, but I’d like to share my mixed feelings on a cultural phenomenon that is happening all around…
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One of my patients is the owner of a pricey, top-rated local restaurant. During a recent appointment, we were talking about nutrition and diet….
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One of the main reasons why people come to see me in my office is because they are looking for alternatives to prescription medications….
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Every day at my office, I see patients who tell me that their muscles are sore, tight, or stiff. Musculoskeletal pain is one of…
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Most of the patients that I diagnose with tennis elbow have not picked up a racket in years. Although it is a fairly common…
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When patients come into my office and say that their hips hurt… they’re usually wrong. That may sound odd, but when I ask people…